imported_Cassie

You know another thing I just thought of... :wink: alot of people do not keep products such as Betadine or Nolvasan in thier first aid kit. In that case what I have used before for my cuts and my dogs is hydrogen peroxide...this works really well for killing any bacterial etc that can get into an open wound. Even if you get blood on your clothes I put hydrogen peroxide on my clothes to get the blood stains out.

I would apply a disinfectant such as Betadine or Nolvasan...then wrap the leg up as tight as possible...of course not so tight that your going to cut of circulation. If it were bleeding profusly I would first apply pressure to get the bleeding to stop then I would take the dog to the Vet right away...but, if you have been able to get it stopped which it sounds as though you have...just treat with an anti bacterial or disinfectant wrateh leg and have it looked at in the morning by your Vet.

[quote]I wonder what they dream about?[/quote] Even though they are grunting and barking and yipping...I am sure they are having wonderful dreams...perhaps loose in a feild some where and having the time of their life chasing prey animals. Unlike we humans our dogs are too innocent to have nightmares and bad dreams.

My Rottie Athena is a very vocal and moving dreamer...she gets barking and yipping in her sleep and all 4 legs start pumping...I think shes dreaming about chasing a rabbit that just always stays out of her reach... It's not so much fun for me as she sleeps in my bed...waking up to a dog sleep running on your back is not fun. :drinking:

I do not seperate my dogs at all...they all get along great together. I currently own 2 intact males-Newfoundlands,Beau my Dobie mix was just neutered today! so 1 neutered dog, 1 intact female(Newf) and 2 spayed females( 1 Rottie and a Newf). My Newfoundland dogs are very easy going and don't understand aggression, my Rottweiler will bug the other dogs at times...but, not in a serious manner...and my newest Beau does not understand aggression. They all know their place, and although I always thought my Rottie was the dominant bitch of the group it turns out to be my oldest bitch Cassie one of my Newf's...but, she controls in a very suttle way :wink: ...all my males are hen pecked and don't cause any problems. They all play well together and they relax well together. I think I must be just very lucky :wink: all of them are loose in my house together and I have a Kennel they stay in while I am at work...for my Rottie and Dobie in the winter they either stay inside or come to work with me, so that is the extent of seperation for these dogs. All of them sleep in my room at night loose...none of my dogs even own crates...the only crates my Newf's know are the crates the breeder keeps at her house to transport them to the shows. I've never had any issues with any of my multie dog house holds...I guess I must have struck it lucky each time. :wink:

[quote]I'm sure k, HF, cassie will have lots of things to say, and will probably say that two dogs doesn't even mean multiple dog household [/quote] :lol: :lol: Quote by pei obssessed xavierandrea has a very good list of pro's and con's...I think some of my pro's would be: -When you have company over every one has a dog to make of. -They keep each other company while you are away from the house for work or shopping etc. -as xavierandrea mentioned...play time is so much more fun when you have a multi dog house hold... Con's -Its really hard to pay attention to all the dogs at one time...if you have only 2 dogs thats not a problem...you have 2 hands...but, more than 2 and the trying to pat all at once is very difficult. -Making room in your bed for more than one dog.... :roll: -trying to work around all the dogs...house work becomes an adventure. -Some times squabbles can break out in a multi dog household learning to deal with them is mandatory. -good basic training is a must so you can have order in your household...I use the nothing is free policy in my house hold...all of my dogs have order and I can prevent food aggression, jealousy etc. this way. That is all I can think of right now...

Get rid of him!!! this Proveen has proven he has a very weak character...goodness knows what else he is doing behind your back and your parents!!! the worst thing is if Rowie ever did bite him in self defense...he would be the first person to raise a fuss and probably try to sue. [quote]he didn't kick her hard enough to actually hurt. But, the point is, he KICKED her. He kicked MY dog! My response was to gasp, then I said :"Don't you ever kick Rowie again!" He just kinda shrugged and left[/quote] I have met many men like this...the behavior does not change...to them dogs are like running nuisances....myself, I wouldn't want him around my dog or people that may get on his nerves.... Don't feel guilty about this...how were you to know. We all like to trust the people we hire are handling our property and pets with care behind our backs...it is quite shocking when you find out some times what they have been doing behind your back... :o If your parents won't fire him, perhaps there is a way you can insure Rowie never has to be around this creep again. I feel so bad for you as I know you must be experiencing some pretty harsh feelings towards yourself at this moment...don't...direct those feelings towards Proveen ...he is the one who has done the crime...you know if it were legal, too bad it isnt :roll: I'd like to do back to the person exactly what they have done to the dog...you see that the grass is not cut properly, walk over and kick him where it hurts then walk away...don't explain to him why you have just kicked him!!! :lol: that is how people often treat our dogs...poor Rowie was excited to see you and that jerk kicked her!!! Rowie doesnt know what she did wrong to deserve that kick...is it wrong to love your owner??? geez we even explain to our fellow humans why we are punishing them!!! Well, good luck to you and I hope your parents fire him for treating a member of the household so roughly.

Speaking of holistic ideals...I know this is a little off the dog related topic...but, does anyone here ever visit Dr. Andrew Weil's website...he is my holistic god... :lol:

Good for you for seeking advice instead of giving up...bravo. :angel: No one knows, for certain, why some dogs develop separation anxiety and others do not your dog may have developed it due to never being left alone before..which you have already diagnosed. :wink: Separation anxiety can occur in dogs that have missed out on normal social interaction with people or other animals, especially as puppies, may also be at increased risk. A dog that has never had a prior problem may develop separation anxiety when there is a change in the owner's work schedule, or after the household has moved to a new home. Some dogs may develop separation anxiety as they grow older. It is important for owners of dogs with separation anxiety to understand that the inappropriate behavior the dog is exhibiting is due to anxiety, and not because the dog is angry or trying to 'get back' at the owner. Scolding or punishing the dog will only lead to confusion, more anxiety, and worse behavior. The first step is to discuss the situation with your veterinarian and have the dog undergo a complete physical examination. It is important to make sure that your dog's behavior is truly due to separation anxiety and not to something else. Your veterinarian may recommend some testing to make sure your dog does not have any underlying medical problems, which could contribute to behavior problems or make them worse. For dogs with separation anxiety, the most effective approach is usually a combination of behavior modification exercises and anti-anxiety medication. It is essential to realize that both medication and behavior modification exercises are important parts of therapy for dogs with separation anxiety. In most cases, using one component alone will not be sufficient to achieve success. The medication is used to help your dog relax so that she can concentrate on performing the behavior modification exercises; the exercises are what actually change the dog's response to a stressful situation, over time. I have talked to people who have used alternative anti-anxiety drugs such as melatonin & flower essences such as Rescue Remedy...or you can have your veterinarian prescribe an anti anxiety drug. Dogs with separation anxiety have a higher overall anxiety level, and drugs used as part of a treatment plan for separation anxiety need to be given regularly, not just when the dog seems anxious. Patience is important; it can take weeks to months for certain drugs to become effective. Some behavior modification exercises you can first you can start out by leaving or acting like you are leaving for a short time - and before the dog starts getting nervous and barking (this may be one second at first), we come back. This way, we are not rewarding bad behavior, but rewarding relaxation and silence. We gradually extend the time we are gone and return before the dog gets anxious. If your dog is anxious even if you leave the room, then you will need to start by just taking several steps away from her while she remains relaxed. While going through this behavior modification, you cannot go too slow

What a lovely dog...she looks great!!!! :wink:

:lol: :lol: :lol: Sorry, I don't mean to laugh...I have had this happen to me at dog shows before. A friend of mine was showing her dalmations and I stopped to talk with her...her male lifted his leg and peed all over my legs. She just got mad and said...dirty old dalmations!!!! some males just have no manners and will pee on the first convenient vertical surface...you were probably the closest thing the dog saw at that moment...or perhaps he smelt another dog on you...this can be a reason to why they may do that...I have had males smelling my legs...probably smelt really good since I recently had been sitting with my female Rottie (spayed) and he was ready to pee on me...I was ready for him as I could see the signs...sniffing, really interesting smell on me...and just turning slightly to start to raise the leg... :lol: I wouldn't read too much into this...it happens. Some times its just a dirty dog with no manners...and some times they just smell some thing really good on you and decide to leave their message. :wink:

[quote]lol i ment to add.. I wish it was that easy for humans.. gez.. lol pack me up and send me to the breeders. lol i wanna get preg. that fast and easy! lol screw infertility treatment! [/quote] :lol: :lol: :lol: can you imagine being able to pick your own stud to mate to???? hmmm...with the Newf's its pretty hard to get a natural breeding. We have been getting Tori together with the male and the breeder does an AI...its pretty yucky! so my little girl is losing her innocence to a syringe. :lol: I'll have to get a picture of that syringe and hang it up over the pups picture to show who their father is...I wonder if the future owners of these pups would apprecite a picture of the syringe instead of the actual stud dog to be enclosed with their papers and forms?

Dog's urine is used as a scent marker for other dogs. Many male dogs and some female dogs will urinate in multiple places to establish their scent on their territory and say "I was here." A male dog lifts his leg so he can urinate on vertical surfaces the scent of urine on a vertical surface will generally last longer than the scent on a horizontal surface. The scent is also more at nose level, so the next dog coming by will be less likely to miss the scent. My female Rottweiler and all of my dogs submissive or dominant try to mark as high as they can out on a walk and will cock their leg as high as they can just like my males do, except kind of a squating back leg lift...basically so all the other dogs can smell it...in my yard; my females usually just do their business in a squat and my males will some times lift their legs and some times just stand there and pee while standing on all fours. Most male dogs will not start lifting their leg until they reach maturity...some are later bloomers than others, and some never lift their legs to urinate especially if they don't have any where interesting to leave it...my male Newfoundland Gil who is not submissive at all...didn't start lifting his leg til he was well past 2 years of age. I found once I started taking him for walks with the other dogs he got into the pee mail exchange pretty heavy like the rest of the gang.

Most dogs will empty their anal sac's with a bowel movement...its basically their own personal scent...alot of dogs also will empty their anal sac's when they are frightened or anxious...believe me, at the grooming shop and vet clinic I have been unfortunate enough to be behind the dog when they have emptied their glands.... :x Some breeds conformation predisposes them to anal gland problems as well...so some times its not just diet. Dogs with recurrent anal gland problems are often placed on a high fiber diet. The high fiber makes the animal's stool more bulky. The stool will put more pressure on the anal glands and hopefully the glands will express themselves when the animal defecates. There are several commercial brands of high fiber dog food available. Animals may also be supplemented with bran or medications such as Metamucil which will increase the bulk of the stool.

You have done a wonderful job...he even has a sparkle in his eyes in the now pictures and has a wonderful look that shows he has a zest for life. In the first picture when you first got him he looks as if the very effort of being happy was a chore. :wink: It makes it so worth while when you can add so much to a dogs life....I always found they appreciate it so much. Montie is very very lucky.

Cute!! :lol: :lol: :lol: Poor Abby's world has been turned upside down with going back on the regular schedule.

No, your not insane! :lol: If the temperature in your home is a few degree cooler than the body temperature of your dog...the hot air coming from your dog will cause a warmer temp. to hit a colder temp and cause that fog...if that makes any sense... :oops: The best example I can give is with lakes etc. during the day under the sun the bodies of water warm up slightly...it takes alot longer for the water to cool off during the night...of course the night air is chilly without the sun...every morning when I go out for a walk in the summer you can see the land fog from all the lakes...it looks so mysterious. It must be nice to live in Calafornia...here in NB, Canada it is currently -23 celsius with a wind chill of -40...I don't know what that is in fahrenheit...in the States you guys still go by fahrenheit...dont you?

I'm going to try and get some pictures of him today...he is looking great! he has been gaining weight at the proper pace...so I think it should be OK to have him neutered. Intact males can be really really dirty...luckily my 2 intact male Newf's have never marked in the house...but, Beau does occasionally...it will be better after he is neutered...its just one of the things you have to expect by keeping intact males in the house. :wink: especially since my bitch Tori just came into heat! poor little beau... the things I have been subjecting him to. I packed Tori up and sent her back to the breeders...she is over 2 and will be bred this time. My little girl is losing her innocence... :cry:

Thank you TDG. :wink: It's amazing; I have learned more on this board than from most of the books I have read. I find if you are reading a book in favor of feeding raw...well, they make you feel like a criminal for even thinking about cooking food or feeding kibble. :o

I couldn't be more pleased with how this dog has adjusted to my pack! I don't know if every one here knows this...but, I found a dobie mix on Dec 18/03...the poor thing was starved and malnourished when I found him. He was completely checked over by the Vets I work for and deemed free of diseases...I have posted found dog posters at local stores and put ad's on the local radio stations...no one has claimed him...so I guess he is my dog now. :o My friend who works for the SPCA told me the dog has either been on the run for awhile or neglected...very neglected. I think he was dumped. Any way, I have had his vaccines done last week and he should be healthy enough to be neutered at the end of the January...the Vets want him to gain more weight first...we currently have him on a weekly weigh in to insure he is gaining weight at a proper pace. I have put him on Wellness Fish & Sweet Potatoe which he is doing great on. He and my 2 intact males get along great, it was my dog aggressive Rottweiler I was worried about. I figured out the proper way of introducing her to new dogs without her freaking out. What I did was I was keeping Beau at the grooming shop I work at in one of the runs my boss has...I let Beau loose in the shop then went outside and got my Rottie...before bringing her in I put a basket muzzle on her...she does not wear muzzles at all so this was quite a weird thing for her...I brought her into the shop and she was busy trying to get the muzzle off her face...finally she gave up and just stood there looking at me in defeat...Beau at this point was smelling her rear end and offering his to her...she sniffed it, seemed to like what she sniffed and she wagged her tail...I held my breath and took off the muzzle and they got along famously!!! I was shocked...this is the dog I have to find remote areas to walk as she is much too dog aggressive! she just needs special attention when introducing...believe me I have tried to introduce her to new dogs in all the "right" ways and it has never turned out pleasant! behind a fence she will fence fight, on lead she protects her "personal space" the only dogs she has been fine with since day one are ALL Newfoundland dogs...we think due to their non-threatening manner...plus, I am more relaxed as I know there is nothing a Rottweiler could do to a Newf to cause any damage...to get past that coat and find skin would be impossible! :lol: I was also worried that Beau was going to be a "horizon dog" when I let him off lead in an enclosed baseball field he ran completely around the entire field 5 times looking for a way out! :o I kept some liver treats in my pockets and ran the opposite way and played come chase me games with him...when ever he caught me I gave him a peice of liver...what more could a half starved dog ask for....then I continued each day taking him to this enclosed field...once he ran off his excess energy he would come running up to me and look for his treat...he then started coming up to me for pats...I got down on my knees and scratched his belly and ears then took out the ball and threw it for him...I wanted him to understand that by coming to me, it does not mean he is going to go on lead...by coming to me he will have really good things happen. I am now able to take him to my remote hiking areas with my other dogs and let him off lead....he runs with the other dogs....but, will stay within sight...I have hidden a couple of times which has freaked him out....once he has found me he got plenty of praise and treats...now, he doesnt let me out of his sight. He comes when called and already knows his name. I am very happy with this new dog...he also has alot of dobie traits...when I sit he wants to sit on my lap, driving; he likes to try to get up front and hold his check against mine...I really have to get that partition put up in my truck to keep the dogs in back! :lol: I will try to get some pictures of him and post them...he is quite funny looking...I call him my purebed freak dog.... :lol: he has the face of a Dobie, body of a greyhound or very gangly dobie and long legs...his tail is long and curls at the end...it looks like a baboon tail...and his ears are full and floppy giving him a real cartoonish look. Currently he gets the most attention of all my dogs...people stop and stare at him....well possibly cause he is so skinny and my other dogs are...well, a little over proper weight.... :lol: I feel like saying to the next person who stares at him..."Yep, I practice survival of the fittest...as you can see he just isn't fit enough to keep the other dogs away from his meal...ya snooze, ya loose" It would be only in a joking manner....but, most people don't have a warped humer like mine and I would probably get reported... :oops: :lol:

I have 3 intact males...it is not often they lick their privates. I have also owned many neutered males who were not obsessive about licking their privates. I would have him looked at by a Vet...it could be normal for your dog...but then again it could be an infection.

[quote]It doesn't have to be one way or the other and STILL no one yet has been able to show me any evidence that feeding a COOKED natural diet is detrimental in any way. It doesn't have to be raw OR kibble[/quote] This is in a book I have regarding feeding raw meat vs cooked meat. cooked meat contains; damaged amino acids/protein, damaged vitamins and minerals. Questionable bioavailability. Mutated trans-fats. No enzymes or antioxdants. Even when I read my solid gold brochure they recommend adding digestive enzymes to thier food....it states in the brochure..."D-enzymes facilitate the absorption of (or unlock) the nutritional components within the diet. Enzymes are vitally important for numerous processes within the body and are found abundantly in raw foods. However, cooking destroys enzymes, so supplementation is advised for pets who consume cooked foods.

My friend who owns the dog boarding kennel uses a calcium powder she picks up at the local hardware store....I can't remember exactly what it is called...but, I will find out for you. [/img][/url]

That is sweet :wink:

You describe it so well HF and K... :lol: I can relate to this as well...having 6 BIG dogs....and 4 which drool constantley...well they make house work for me. I almost break down in tears when I see that it is raining out side...my Newf's are like sponges and they don't dry off for hours...my house can look like I had a mud wrestling competition in it...then they all fight for my attention! especially when they are wet and muddy. We should start a support group. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: