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Hello all, We recently adopted a beautiful six year old brindle girl. She had a pin in her leg that should have been removed when she came to our rescue. She was not very mobile at that time (10 months go), and has improved significantly since the pin was removed probably right at the time...

Yes, I apologize - I should have elaborated. In my experience, I cannot get it to stay under the ears and so it slides down and, when leash is tightened, puts pressure on the trachea.

Thank you so much! We have veterinary behaviorists in our area, and I haven't ruled out that approach. I am giving her 1 traumeel 3x per day, plus Glucosamine MSM. I have considered upping Traumeel dosage (max recommended is 3 pills 3x per day) but she isn't showing any signs of distress, so...

Sorry for another post, just found this article while researching ACV: Apple Cider Vinegar - A Holistic Remedy for Dogs Supposedly benefits UTIs.

If you are concerned with pain management, I'd like to suggest that you research Traumeel. It is holistic, human grade medication that doesn't have the nasty side effects that Aspirin can have. I feel like it is a well kept secret in the pet community and I found out about it through my rescue...

I have used a Martingale and found it difficult to get the collar to stay where it is supposed to due to slick coats. Any tips on this?

The above post is brilliantly informative. I taught my two to speak on command, both for treats and toys. My girl learned whisper correctly and both know shh! to stop speaking. To attentiveness to the door, I would say "who's that" in a playful tone. This worked for me for my new girl who was...

Hello all, We recently adopted a six year old girl and she is dog-reactive. We have signed up for a mastering obedience class that starts in a few weeks, but I am starting to feel nervous about how this will go. I have a few issues I'd like your advice on and I feel like I should give you...

Pam, thank you. You did not at all upset me, you are completely right - I very much contradicted myself. I guess I am just nervous that the wrong person will read this, but the forums are rather private. I miss my guy, I get so emotional and frustrated thinking about all this, half the time...

I have excellent news... Charlie is no longer in the predicament he is in. We had him evaluated by a behaviorist and he was deemed a balanced, happy and friendly boy. The ridiculous animal control in our city, however, will have none of it and still wanted him muzzled, leashed, confined. Our...

Well, there is an update, and not a good one, I'm afraid... I talked to the other dog's owner. She was extremely kind and sympathetic, but her vet did find wounds on her dog's neck and chest. Apparently, they were on the other side of the street (not even walking by our fence) which is where I...

Joanna, All great tips... The problem is that animal control is involved and they are making the requirement for muzzle/leash. They will subject us to random home checks. If not reported by neighbors, we will be ticketed and criminally charged. If he stays with me, his microchip has to read...

Joanna, I can almost guarantee the same thing. The fault was ours in leaving him unsupervised in the new yard. I had been making it a point to be outside with the boys every time they went out, but my husband put them outside and left! Ugh! I just don't understand the aggression. Other...

Sorry, I forgot to add... I have been researching laws and it's impossible to get the classification overturned in our jurisdiction, even with behavioral analysis. I called every place I could think of. I was told that, in another county, he would not be required to be muzzled and leashed in the...

Sabrina, I asked our landlord if we could set up a dog run and I was told no. The problem is that I feel like this wouldn't be enough exercise for him. Walks are such a regular and important part of our routine. I also feel that, with a muzzle, he couldn't adequately control his body...