Sambuca
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I use long dog leather collars as well. I don't like chains.
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I have 2 boys and have had mainly male fosters. It's about personality, not gender.
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Also, look up calming signals. There are many signs preceding dog bites. Growling and baring teeth are only one of many many signs.
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How hard did she bite? Did she leave a mark or break skin?
To me, it sounds like she'd had enough. Either he hit a sensitive spot or she just got over stimulated and that was her way of stopping him. A vet visit may be in order. You can also imitate what he was doing while giving treats so that she associates those sensations with good things.
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He looks fine to me.
My response would have been "I was at the vet last week and he said the dog looks fantastic. Are you a vet?"
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In the BBQ picture she looks very underweight. In the other 2, she only looks like she could gain a few. I've found that as puppies grow, they go through periods where they grow in height and periods they grow in weight. While they grow in height, they often look thin and lanky, so I'm wondering if that's what's happening.
As for the head down, it could be some fear, but I'm wondering if she just really likes her neck being rubbed and is encouraging you to pet it. She may have figured out that the neck rubs feel best in that position.
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We're just starting weave poles. We're using the 2x2 method.
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A growl isn't a bad thing. Dogs can't talk. This is his way of saying he's uncomfortable.
One thing I do when working with new dogs is when I get them to give me a toy or bone, I'll often give it right back, unless there's a reason they can't have it. They learn it's not a huge deal to give it to me because it comes right back to them. I give a lot of praise and when I give it back I let them have it at least 5 minutes before I'll do it again. I feel if I do it too often then they'll get annoyed. I know I would.
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Attach 2leashes end to end. Attach 1 end to her on a buckle collar and wrap the other around your ankle. You'll feel her moving around so you can get her out before she goes.
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Sometimes changing your frame of mind can help. Instead of thinking how embarrassing it is, think if how horrible he must feel to act like that.
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That seems a pretty small amount to me. I wouldn't really worry. Even without heat, alcohol evaporates over time if not sealed really well.
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One thing I just remembered helped was every time I leashed Bu up to take him out, I'd say "let's go". After awhile, just saying that got him up.
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How much Brandy? Unless it's a ton that's not cooked out. Bu has been known to steal vodka, beer, and wine in small quantities and he's never had a problem.
From personal experience, I'd have more issues trusting that anything homeopathic would do more good than harm.
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Bu was like that. He just stayed in his crate for months, even with the door open. I'd have to crawl in the crate to put his leash on him and drag him out. With time, patience, and love, he got over it. It's been 5 years and people who meet him are shocked to hear what he was like. He's now goofy, sweet, and loves people. Certain things, mainly noises, make him hide still, but we've come very far.
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I started Nexgaurd in early April. It upset 1belly a bit, but otherwise has been fine. I haven't found any ticks yet.
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Comfortis works well.
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She looks good to me. I even get the too skinny comments from people with greyhounds! My response is that they are athletes and my vet and I are extremely happy with their weight. If they push it about Bu (which is usually who they comment on) I tell them he's allowed to eat as much as he wants and usually eats 6-8 cups of kibble a day. Short of shoving more down his throat, there's nothing I can do. He's happy and healthy where he is.
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It's just me, but I've seen this often. You don't enforce what you say often enough. Sailor loves doing tricks for treats for me. When out, he's learned that if someone else asks him to do something he can stare at them for a bit and he'll get his treats anyway. People think he's cute so they don't wait him out. It drives me batty!
My suggestion is if you want him to lay on his bed the first time you ask, ask him, then if doesn't listen gently garb his collar and bring him to the bed. He'll learn you mean business.
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Muzzle with stool guard always works for us. I would also put a shirt on her and stick a maxi pad to the inside of the shirt for extra padding and to soak up any fluids coming out. Maxi pads are great and comfortable bandages for the dogs.
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Bring in a fecal sample. The normal test looks for nasal worms. I know that they caused lots of sneezing and reverse sneezing on a foster of mine
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I like walking the dogs because it helps with bonding and draining energy. I also like having the dogs get to know the neighborhood, so if they get loose, they may have an idea on how to find their way home.
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Bow is really easy and everyone loves it! I taught it by capturing it when the dogs would stretch. They now do it on voice command and if I bow to them.
Touch is also good. Just have him put his nose to their palm. They'll be giving consent by offering their hand, but it's also easy for most people even if they're bedridden to put their hand off the bed.
Spin is cute.
If he's not normally a big tail wagger, you can teach him to wag his tail on command. It works best to start them in sphinx position and any time he moves his tail, click and treat. Once he has that down, start while he's standing. It only took Bu a couple days to learn to wag on command while laying down. He doesn't stand often enough to bother while he's standing.
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Do regular tick checks. I've seen ticks on black dogs.
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Congrats and welcome. Offer her some treats whenever the tv is on and in the same room, eventually she'll have a positive association.
She may be laying on the tile because she's hot.
Skinny-Shamed By Pet Store. Is My Greyhound Too Thin?
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Honestly, weight is just a number. Look at body condition, that's what really matters. The dogs will probably lose some muscle and gain some fat. That makes them lose weight. I will adjust food based on what my dogs look like and not necessarily the number on a scale.