Recent content by PGIBSON

If you want to work it out, there are a gagillion ways. We had Breeze as first "dependent" and then came babies. Babies find dogs walking eye level in strollers a real hoot. Ya'll are early on, but wife will need fresh air and that's the best thing for all nerves!!! Teach pooch to walk at...

Thanks for input. We tried a haltie lead and feel it will help with walks. The trainers I've spoke with are so vague about success with aggressive dogs. Old dog new trick line. Will continue to search for one who believes. Unlike the guy who suggested a shock coller:eek: . This dog is...

We've had our 5yr old female rescue 9 months. Has made huge strides in confidence and obedience except on the dog-dog aggresion. Get's along with 1 male neighbor dog (a Viscella) but are having serious troubles with any other. I'm Terrified on walks for anyone approaching and loose pets...

hello . We have a 5 year old rescue who has been with us for 2 months. HUGE sep anx. and we have just accepted she is safer in the kennel than on her own to destroy the house and risk hurting herself. The airline kennel, plastic with metal door is what we have and believe me, she has done her...

improvements Thank you Kathleen. We have lots of improvements! I was preparing for medication, but she seems to be accepting the kennal is only for small bits of time and has become less detructive to her gums. I also used (still use) the bitter herb creme on interior areas she was...

pill pushing... You did good! You were always aware and medical help was always a zip away if things got serious. Don't you think your whole house was happier not having the issue of pushing pills? Remember the scenario: begging, hoping, praying the cheese works this time... Good ol chicken...

it'll take patience...thanks NEVER bored with any advice, thanks for all suggestions! Visit with vet today determined all of Dakota's teeth still intact but she is wearing the front gums pretty bad. We've decided she'll just need time to develop the trust with me. I'll spend the weekend...

ouch!!! Our first boxer stopped destructive behavior at about 2 years. Several steps worked for us. Provide exercise time before being home alone and safe, interesting items to keep her busy IF there's any energy left. Limiting her access to shoes, laundry, etc. & keeping things picked up to...

apologize for length: Need advice on acclimating 5yr old rescue to crate. It is the only option as she is very destructive when left alone...Otherwise a real couch potato and follows me around room to room. (typical separation anxiety) I've read all the internet advice on crating, problem is...

hives We just had a round trip to the emergency clinic for a mysterious breakout.... never knew they could breakout "just because" Dr. could only offer guesses as to reason. Sorry others have endured same but comforting to know this is not an anomily... Our newly rescued/adopted 5 yr is...

lymphoma Hi, I was reading old posts and wanted to reply to you. We have dealt with lymphoma but not the chemo. We did not find out about our sweet Breeze's cancer until it was way too late. All we could do for her was feed her everything she never could have before and hold on alot more...

adopting heartworm positive I found this site 2 days after adopting a 5yr old from the rescue group... I may have waited to bring her home if I had found this first. Knew she was heartworm positive but were anxious to get her out of clinic. We too find ourselves a bit worried if we can...