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Everything posted by persephone
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I agree- she will not be a known 'breed'- she will have traits from both breeds . Ask yourself if you are prepared for the grooming, the ear care, the excitability.... and if she has not been raised around kids.... what will she be like?
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You are angry and broken... It was an accident, and could have happened at any time.It takes but a second. If it helps- she would not have known what happened- she would have been in shock and numb with such massive injuries...I believe tho- she probably did sense your presence, as the 'green dream' set her free. Take care- be kind to yourself and your family.
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Oh - my thoughts are with both of you
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LOL
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The Barf Diet That I Prepare For My Stafford..
persephone replied to Aussie Stafford's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
URRRRRRRRRRRRRRRKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK -
Dry Dog Food- The Good, The Bad & The Ugly..
persephone replied to Aussie Stafford's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
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The Barf Diet That I Prepare For My Stafford..
persephone replied to Aussie Stafford's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
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Ok- so they are members of the solanacae family- I cannot easily find out just what the levels of solanine/atropine are in ripe fruit..also how much is needed to cause problems in dogs. ] Anyone help? Thanks. *spin-off from another thread*
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The Barf Diet That I Prepare For My Stafford..
persephone replied to Aussie Stafford's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
probably- but you can explain it to me Hamlet eats tomato every day--- it's about the only veg he eats.. he will steal them! What is in them to cause problems? -
Pet Alert - Poisonous Mulch... Deadly To Dogs.
persephone replied to 4 Paws's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
Not used in Australia, as far as I know. This email floats about every so often... -
The Barf Diet That I Prepare For My Stafford..
persephone replied to Aussie Stafford's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
Now- there is nothing wrong with home baking!! (laughing WITH you, not AT you, Bub) -
Dry Dog Food- The Good, The Bad & The Ugly..
persephone replied to Aussie Stafford's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
Is there a version with only Australian-available foods? -
The Barf Diet That I Prepare For My Stafford..
persephone replied to Aussie Stafford's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
It is?? You will find many threads in which dog owners are advised by forum regulars to feed their dogs a RAW diet Our dogs mostly get a 'prey model' diet... lots of bones, meat/whole rabbits, etc. Oh- from information I have read and seen, not many wolves or wild dogs eat 30% vegetable matter as part of their diet. Yes, they do ingest some.. berries, soft grasses , maybe.. but they do not eat prey paunch contents as a rule. -
Red Vs White Meats...
persephone replied to Aussie Stafford's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
The author has obviously not met many free range chooks at all!! free range chooks will hunt down and eat all manner of insects and small mammals like mice they enjoy carrion, and also enjoy a degree of cannibalism. Adding a protein source from meat is perfectly natural -
The Barf Diet That I Prepare For My Stafford..
persephone replied to Aussie Stafford's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
It's a good variety- but if he were mine , meals would be 'chewier ' , that's all -
How Can I Get My Puppy To Go On Walks With Me?
persephone replied to fishy fishy's topic in Training / Obedience / Dog Sports
Hi- NOT a crazy dog, rather a submissive baby puppy- who is both excited and anxious about all this carry-on. You may find that speaking in a normal calm voice, and doing everything as matter-of-fact helps. Also- do not pat/cuddle/tickle pup unless he is sitting, or has 4 feet on the ground.... this way , he is only being rewarded for doing desirable things. :D He is a little baby- he is in a new place, and has yet to learn all your voices/body language,smells and wishes. carrying? I wouldn't. I would make sure I had time- so if he sits .. then you do too. NO talking to or eye contact/praising or patting when he does it, OR when he nudges you, or whinges. he WILL get praised, however, if , as you stand up and move off, he joins you! All that said...are you sure there could be no physical problem? No hot footpath surface? No big male dog smells everywhere which could intimidate him? No truck exhaust? Has he been vet checked? No possibility of any hip problems? Repeat.. HE IS A BABY.... so take things very slow. make sure he walks happily and Confidently on the leash in your yard first....then a short straight walk up&downin front of your house- then a bit further after a couple of days success.... etc etc. Oh- if he indeed weighs around 20 kg--- please make sure you are using a very sturdy and well made collar and lead, and that he has ID on his collar. A pup that size, if badly scared, could shoot off and break a shoddy leash clip -
Good for you :D Enjoy lots and lots of practicing!! You'll have a ball ;)
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Two pups sounds like VERY hard work It has,and can be done...however there are problems. pups will naturally look to each other.. instead of concentrating on their human. Two pups will devise really interesting games, resulting is destruction and noise The PLUS is that two pups will keep other company, and will entertain themselves....
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Colleen- I am glad that now you have the strength to write this here... You and your parents had a special life together.. and a bond that will last.
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I agree- unless the dog has a problem and can't digest or chew bones etc. ... teeth used correctly are self-cleaning The 'scissoring'/chewing motion used in getting meat off the bone (NOT crunching thru bones) cleans the molars beautifully +
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Yes- a visible tape electrified fence may indeed keep her from busting thru/over the neighbour's fence .. Hope it all goes well, jessca.
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I don't think they can stop it dead-of course there needs to be physical restraint of some sort ! however, if it were my dog, I would love to know the 'whys' first- so I knew if I was going to subject the dog to anxiety-making methods, or if the dog's drive is such that it will NOT be deterred by the invisible containment system....or if there is something in the environment which may be changed slightly to allow for a more settled dog.... sorry- but I tend to look into things a bit much, perhaps...
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ermm.. yep! same as a dog's tail, or a person's coccyx.. they are an extension of the spine.. providing lengths are long enough, he should just chew and chew. freeze them if you're concerned, perhaps.
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Nooo.. you can cut thru the joints between vertebrae with a knife- definitely not the actual bones :cool: feed as a long-lasting meal...
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I think you may need a good trainer or a behaviourist firts, Jesska. It is all well&good putting up a physical barrier... but you may end up with a much noisier/frustrated/anxious dog if you have not tackled the CAUSE of the barking. What is driving her?and HOW can you address the problem... Instead of spending a fortune on electrical help- try professional one-on -one help first :cool: