Dog Owner Chat v4

[shadow~wolf]

I'd say that Lucky behaves very well on a walk. He can leave children and most other dogs alone. Even if dogs are barking at him through a fence he's perfectly fine. The only time he pulls at other dogs is when the other dog is walking past him on a leash and gets very excited + starts barking. This makes Lucky pull and sometimes bark. Not sure how to fix it...he's fine with dogs if they aren't excited...

[Imzadi83]

I'd say that Lucky behaves very well on a walk. He can leave children and most other dogs alone. Even if dogs are barking at him through a fence he's perfectly fine. The only time he pulls at other dogs is when the other dog is walking past him on a leash and gets very excited + starts barking. This makes Lucky pull and sometimes bark. Not sure how to fix it...he's fine with dogs if they aren't excited...

You'd have to counter condition to the distraction of barking dogs. Difficult to do unless you have access to another person with a reactive dog.

Have you taught "let's go"? To use as an interrupter? Also you could teach him a "quiet" cue, but again will need to proof against distractions which can be difficult if you can't set up situations to practice with. For pulling I'd recommend a front clip harness if the pulling makes it difficult to control him. When in doubt if you get into a situation that you know is going to put him over threshold, try going in another direction, or getting him to do a sit/down with his attention on you.

[Naeco]

Well, I solved Skai's food aggression. Not exactly how I wanted to but whatever. I won't go into detail but all I'll say is she bit me and things went from there. No, she is not hurt. No, I am not hurt.

Anyhow, she is almost a year old! I cannot believe it.

[Imzadi83]

Does anyone know if dehydrated raw food can go stale? Yesterday Chloe would eat it, today she would not. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I swear it used to have a smell and now it does not. I was worried when she wouldn't eat this morning, she seemed hungry, and would take treats but had no interest in the food. I defrosted some of her frozen raw and she ate that okay. It's the same brand and protein source of food she normally eats.

[taurus ;]

So..I'm having a really nasty problem with Vashti.....
We got our kitten, Penny 2 months ago, and besides from the pouncing and tail biting Vashti doesn't mind her at all. Spade gets a kick out of watching Penny hiss and spit lmao, all Spade wants to do is butt sniff, but Penny isn't going for that. First thing: BOTH Vashti and Spade thought Penny's food was some kind of candy ???? Gulping it down before she even know the food was there lol. I sprayed some bitter apple spray in the cat's food once(didnt let cat eat it ofc) and the dogs stay away now haha.

Now the second problem....Vashti has taken a liking to..eating Penny's poop, so gross I know. Have you guys ever dealt with this before? Vashti and Penny are level, and there isn't really anywhere I can put the litterbox where Vashti can't get to it. Spade is Vashti's shadow, so I'm worried she may start eating it too...I don't know what to doooo.

Any suggestions ??? I may just have to catch Vashti red handed a few times and smack her little butt until she gets the message :c

Sorry for all the kitty-talk, I know this is dog chat ^^

[Boomer]

So..I'm having a really nasty problem with Vashti.....
We got our kitten, Penny 2 months ago, and besides from the pouncing and tail biting Vashti doesn't mind her at all. Spade gets a kick out of watching Penny hiss and spit lmao, all Spade wants to do is butt sniff, but Penny isn't going for that. First thing: BOTH Vashti and Spade thought Penny's food was some kind of candy ???? Gulping it down before she even know the food was there lol. I sprayed some bitter apple spray in the cat's food once(didnt let cat eat it ofc) and the dogs stay away now haha.

Now the second problem....Vashti has taken a liking to..eating Penny's poop, so gross I know. Have you guys ever dealt with this before? Vashti and Penny are level, and there isn't really anywhere I can put the litterbox where Vashti can't get to it. Spade is Vashti's shadow, so I'm worried she may start eating it too...I don't know what to doooo.

Any suggestions ??? I may just have to catch Vashti red handed a few times and smack her little butt until she gets the message :c

Sorry for all the kitty-talk, I know this is dog chat ^^

My dog will get into the litter box every once in a while and ends up getting sick from doing so. I'd try to clean the box at least once a day (I know some people don't, but it'll cut back on how much poop is there) or whenever she just poops. Or you can keep the box in a high traffic area (so by the living room if someone is there most of the time). Typically if Boomer tries to go towards their box, all I have to do is tell him to get away from the box; he won't go after it then. I hope this helps, I'd hate for your dogs to get sick and throw up (it's honestly the worst smelling vomit you could ever smell).

[LizzytheWolf]

My dad mowed the lawn before he left to go to Florida with my mom today and I was walking Justin at the same time.
Back in the the house, after they left, Justin wouldn't stop sneezing. I figured it was a grass allergy and called the vet to confirm. She says all of his symptoms add up. He isn't sneezing as much now but seems really uncomfortable and I was wondering if anyone has some diy dog allergy tips?

[Suiki]

Does anyone know how well you should be able too feel the ribs on a double coated dog? Like, do you have to actually feel each individual rib when you're runninng your hands along the sides?

[Imzadi83]

So..I'm having a really nasty problem with Vashti.....
We got our kitten, Penny 2 months ago, and besides from the pouncing and tail biting Vashti doesn't mind her at all. Spade gets a kick out of watching Penny hiss and spit lmao, all Spade wants to do is butt sniff, but Penny isn't going for that. First thing: BOTH Vashti and Spade thought Penny's food was some kind of candy ???? Gulping it down before she even know the food was there lol. I sprayed some bitter apple spray in the cat's food once(didnt let cat eat it ofc) and the dogs stay away now haha.

Now the second problem....Vashti has taken a liking to..eating Penny's poop, so gross I know. Have you guys ever dealt with this before? Vashti and Penny are level, and there isn't really anywhere I can put the litterbox where Vashti can't get to it. Spade is Vashti's shadow, so I'm worried she may start eating it too...I don't know what to doooo.

Any suggestions ??? I may just have to catch Vashti red handed a few times and smack her little butt until she gets the message :c

Sorry for all the kitty-talk, I know this is dog chat ^^

The easiest thing to do would be to block off the litter box so that the cat can get to that but the dog cannot. Us a baby gate, a cat door, put an exercise pen that the cat can get to it but dog can't jump over, put the litter box on a counter where the dog isn't inclined to jump up but the can cat (you can up shelving to aid the cat) etc. Also using a top entry box has been helpful for people with this problem as well. Some litter is very dangerous if ingested so it isn't something I'd take lightly.

[Flossie]

Lacey has gone to stay with my friend for a week while we're away. She has three dogs herself and Lacey gets on with them all, thankfully. She also sends me photos and videos a few times a day which I really appreciate.
Lacey also got her summer cut last week, I've attached a photograph below incase any of you would like to see!