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paisleyfox posted:Oh my goodness, yes. I figured this out this past weekend when I kept automatically asking the dogs to sit for popcorn. Drives me crazy! You could, but with a pup it's probably safer just to teach a stand behaviour to replace the default sit. Ask your breeder though!
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There is no set amount to feed a dog of X-pounds. Your best bet is to try an amount a little less than what the bag recommends and keep close tabs on your dog's body condition. Lay your hands along your pup's sides and see if you can feel the ribs with a slight amount of palpation, and if you can feel your dog's obliques through the fur. If your dog gets a bit too soft in the mid-section, feed less. Too thin, feed more. It's simple, but it can be challenging to find what works for your individual dog. Primitive dogs tend to have rather slow metabolisms and can normally get by on a comparatively small amount of food. You can also drop by your vet's place for periodic weigh-ins. Some boutique pet stores have a scale too which you can drop by to use whenever you want. If you like how your dog looks/feels now at 70lbs, use that as a marker for the future. e: It's a pet peeve of mine to have people say that people feed a precise amount to their dog each day. I much prefer to feed based on how my dog is looking that week. As a rule my dog (about 37lbs) gets a cup of high calorie food each meal which is twice a day. Some days/weeks she gets fed more. Sometimes she gets less. I think it's nice to be a bit more involved in your dog's body condition. a life less fucked around with this message at 02:12 on Nov 18, 2012 |
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Nov 18, 2012 02:08
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i see what you did posted:I guess I'll post this here since I don't know if it needs it's own thread... This is the kind of issue that a professional could easily help you with. It might be tough finding exactly what works for your dog, but it's definitely something that you can improve drastically or completely fix. A professional will help you identify thresholds and come up with exercises specifically for you and your dog's skill level. Check out the dog training megathread. We talk a lot about reactivity and controlling our dogs in distracting situations. My initial impression is that if he's completely fixated on another dog you're waaaay too close. Do things like cross the street or make a u-turn when you see a dog. Your dog is anxious about strange dogs coming up to him when he has no option to flee due to the leash, so you need to be proactive and increase distance for him. Pick up and read Focus, Not Fear or Scaredy Dog by Ali Brown, and maybe Control Unleashed by Leslie McDevitt. BAT by Grisha Stewart might be good for you too. And again, go see a professional who specializes in dog reactivity and who utilizes rewards (not punishment) to treat it. e: I meant BAT, not CAT. CAT is inappropriate in this situation. a life less fucked around with this message at 20:39 on Dec 8, 2012 |
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Dec 8, 2012 16:04
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There's really no way to tell how your dog's personality is going to turn up along the Aussie/Basenji continuum. It may be fiercely independent, totally keyed into you or somewhere between the two extremes. You can't tell how genetics are going to mix when you mix breeds, especially ones so totally opposite as the ones you've mentioned. I see no Aussie there, but of course I could be mistaken. It looks like a particularly good looking browndog. As with all dogs of all mixes, look into clicker training and positive reinforcement. You'll have a better time of things if you're able to convince your dog that it wants to do what you want it to do, rather than trying to coerce them through bribery or through force. rivals, my best to you and your pup!
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Jan 9, 2013 20:26
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Poor guy. Did you see much inhibition in his movement recently? Was he rickety at all? I hope he heals quickly!
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Jan 19, 2013 00:03
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HEGEL SMOKE A J posted:As far as your roommate is concerned, if Mugen's giving a few barks while still wagging his tail, that's probably not hostility, This is the kind of advice that can get people bitten. A wagging tail does not denote good will, it just denotes a heightened sense of awareness. You need to read a dog's entire body to properly ascertain their motivations. Your roommate should ignore the dog completely. Like, pretend the dog doesn't exist. If and when you're all in the same room together, you should be tossing bits of hotdog at Mugen to a) keep him busy and b) build the association that when your roommate is around awesome things happen. Don't worry about correcting the barking. If you change how the dog feels about things the barking will decrease. This process can take a while. As you progress and the dog seems less unsettled by your roommate you can allow him to drop hotdogs to the dog, but again keep distance and keep ignoring the dog as much as you can. Eventually you can work up to passing food if everything has been good for several sessions, but don't rush it. Re: the Christmas issue, it sounds like you should have left him at home. These new situations are stressful for him and can decrease his bite/reactive threshold. Too much stress can lead to a bad situation. Maybe next time hire someone to look in on him at your home. Re: your parent's dogs, I would be stepping in and removing them before they have a chance to continually bug him. You know it bothers him, so step in before he feels like he needs to step in.
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I have used White Pine Outfitters' soft web collars from here: http://www.whitepineoutfitters.com/ They're very easy on a dog's coat. Also, a collar will always cause some degree of breakage and matting. I personally only put collars on my dogs when they're walked but this is obviously not the safest option.
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Jan 31, 2013 21:08
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No direct experience with them, but my guess is that they're hell on wheels (or short stubby legs). Chows are renowned as biters, and Corgis are mouthy to start with. Both are relatively independent, but Corgis have quite a bit of energy too. Both are known to be dog aggressive/reactive. Maybe you'll luck out, but it's definitely not a mix I would ever adopt lightly. There's probably a reason there's so many popping up in shelters.
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Feb 15, 2013 22:53
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Millions posted:I've been lurking this thread for a while, my first dog was a Norwegian elkhound so I have a special place in my heart for big fluffy assholes. Your dogs are all beautiful! They're a novelty, not a breed. Aside from that, you may find a few breeders around who do health testing and who are active in the dog community. My gut reaction is that there probably aren't too many quality breeders out there though.
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May 22, 2013 19:06
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TwoQuestions posted:Would a corgi be a good match for a husky? My roommate-to-be really wants one, and I already have a particularly energetic dog who really likes to play and won't take no for an answer, especially from another dog. I'm just worried that our husky would endlessly bully and harass any new dog that didn't have the assertiveness to tell her "No, I don't want to play right now, go away". I think a Corgi would do just fine with a Husky. My herder looooves how Huskies play, but Huskies are known to be jerks and not all dogs take well to what they consider "play". Corgis are generally pretty assertive if pushed. 90% of the Corgis I know have some pretty serious health and soundness issues, and I don't think I could ever get one for that reason. Hope your roommate has some extra money burning a hole in his/her pocket, just in case.
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Jun 13, 2013 14:29
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weavernaut posted:Does anyone have an Afghan hound? I love them and the look of them, but I've never seen one irl since I left Russia and I would love pictures. SachielDVangel breeds Afghans and recently wrote a thread about it. http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3563402
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paisleyfox has a male & female shiba, so she may be able to give you some suggestions. Typically, it's considered best to have dogs of opposite sexes. I'm not sure about shibas, but same sex aggression is pretty typical in GSDs. I would recommend your shiba be female if you're planning on a male GSD. In my experience, female dogs in general tend to be a bit more serious. I find they have a lovely work ethic, but they can be bitchy and carry a grudge. Males tend to mature later and will carry puppyish traits further into adulthood.
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Nov 5, 2013 13:09
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I think you absolutely should be keeping the dogs separated while feeding, and while you're away/not supervising. It sounds like you rushed introductions, really (as does everyone). I would have kept baby gates, doors, etc between the two dogs for at least a few weeks to upwards of a month, depending on behaviour. Calm down and reassess in two weeks or so. 
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Nov 29, 2013 13:22
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Koivunen posted:
She's clearly a resource guarder, so it's entirely possible that her RG will make an appearance during the assessment. I mean, that's what assessments are supposed to do. Better they identify resource guarding via rubber hand before someone adopts her. Best she lash out in a shelter at not at a toddler. Honestly, if she's genuinely unsafe she'll either have to be adopted out to someone who's well versed in her issues (and has experience managing them) or, unfortunately, euthed. I genuinely feel that RG is a completely treatable issue, but not everyone is up to the task, and not everybody has the leisure to do so. Contact the Mal rescue and see where you get.
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Jan 2, 2014 18:03
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Darth Freddy posted:Recent rescue from some bad living conditions. her mother was "Full blood husky" and as near as I can tell her father was a catahoula with something thrown in. As soon as I find my camera I will try and get pictures of her "cracked" eyes. each one is split into two different colors. Do you have any pictures of the sire? Did you see him in person? I think the split-colour eyes are normally referred to as marbled.
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Feb 1, 2014 20:33
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Shibe party: all dogs stand around acting like indifferent dicks to one another. 
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Feb 28, 2014 01:30
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It's dyed. Adorably dyed.
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Have pictures of the pup's parents at shows? They're a rare breed around here and I don't think I've ever seen one at an event. Pretty neat, if you know what you're in for.
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