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Saint Bernard Pictures / Re: BANG....angus's new cool trick....!!!!VIDEO!!!!!
« on: March 07, 2006, 07:14:39 am »
He's such a smart fella!!! (and handsome too!!)
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Helpful Groups & Dogs in Need / Re: FREE Bull Mastiff & Rotti in need of homes. Listowel, Ontario, Canada.
« on: March 02, 2006, 03:25:51 pm »
You would have to contact the person in the ad.
As I said, I do not know this person and I have nothing to do with this person, it was just a local ad I saw and thought to share.
As I said, I do not know this person and I have nothing to do with this person, it was just a local ad I saw and thought to share.
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Helpful Groups & Dogs in Need / FREE Bull Mastiff & Rotti in need of homes. Listowel, Ontario, Canada.
« on: March 02, 2006, 09:56:48 am »
I saw this ad on a local internet providers community webpage. I do not know these people and I have nothing to do with the ad. I just saw it and thought that somebody reading on BPO might be able to help these poor dogs. I figure the more people who reasd the ad, the better chance these pups will have. (I'm new to BPO so please let me know if I was wrong to post this)
FREE beautiful, well trained, female bullmastiff to anyone who coud give her a nice home. BIG DOG! Purbred with papers!!! 6 yrs old AND/OR a beutiful, smaller looking female Retweiller. 5 yrs old. Retweiller is extremely obedient!!! They are really good friends with eachother but they have to find a home SOON or else they will have to go to the dog shelter and will most likely get put down. PLease, they are really good beautiful dogs! melinda dickson 335 6392
Melinda (speederama@hotmail.com)
Listowel - Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 13:00:44
FREE beautiful, well trained, female bullmastiff to anyone who coud give her a nice home. BIG DOG! Purbred with papers!!! 6 yrs old AND/OR a beutiful, smaller looking female Retweiller. 5 yrs old. Retweiller is extremely obedient!!! They are really good friends with eachother but they have to find a home SOON or else they will have to go to the dog shelter and will most likely get put down. PLease, they are really good beautiful dogs! melinda dickson 335 6392
Melinda (speederama@hotmail.com)
Listowel - Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 13:00:44
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Behavior, Housebreaking, Obedience / Dog trainers (for basic obedience) What to look for?
« on: March 01, 2006, 04:46:27 pm »
I know absolutely nothing about training dogs. So....I've signed Teddy and I up for some basic obedience classes starting mid-March (he will be 9.5 wks). 
I want to know if there are good trainers and bad trainers for basic obedience? (I'm used to horses and there are DEFINTELY good & bad trainers!) I dont have much choice as I live in a rural community and there is only one person who hosts obedience classes, but what should I look for in a dog trainer?
I want to know if there are good trainers and bad trainers for basic obedience? (I'm used to horses and there are DEFINTELY good & bad trainers!) I dont have much choice as I live in a rural community and there is only one person who hosts obedience classes, but what should I look for in a dog trainer?
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Rottweiler Pictures / Re: new pup today - updated page 2
« on: March 01, 2006, 09:14:28 am »
What a sweetie!! She's growing into quite the beauty!!
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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Pics of Spike
« on: February 27, 2006, 10:47:05 pm »
Ohhhh!! What a handsome fella!!
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Saint Bernard General Discussions / Re: My first ever pup - a Saint! - a few questions....
« on: February 27, 2006, 04:11:38 pm »
Thank you all so much for the advice. Everyone who knows us thinks were crazy...at least I know I'm not alone! LOL!
I posted some pics in another thread called "Introducing... .TEDDY!". Isn't he the cutest??
Already he's proving to be a smart little guy. Maybe its good timing on my part (or on his) but he has done his "duty" outside everytime (except overnight)! But...I also think he's going to be one of the "I'll-come-when-I-want-to type pups". Only time (and training) will tell!
I posted some pics in another thread called "Introducing... .TEDDY!". Isn't he the cutest??
Already he's proving to be a smart little guy. Maybe its good timing on my part (or on his) but he has done his "duty" outside everytime (except overnight)! But...I also think he's going to be one of the "I'll-come-when-I-want-to type pups". Only time (and training) will tell!
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Saint Bernard Pictures / Re: Introducing ......TEDDY!!!
« on: February 27, 2006, 10:23:33 am »
And another....... .play mode!!
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Saint Bernard Pictures / Introducing ......TEDDY!!!
« on: February 27, 2006, 10:22:52 am »
He's 7 weeks old. He's just so darned cute!!! Can you see why I'm smitten??
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Introduce Yourself to the Forum / Re: Hi! New Saint Puppy Owner here!
« on: February 25, 2006, 08:19:22 am »
Thank you all for the welcome!
Well....the decision is in.....his name is Teddy!
I will definitely post pics as soon as I can borrow a digital camera (I should have put one of those into the puppy ownership necessities list! LOL!).
Well....the decision is in.....his name is Teddy!
I will definitely post pics as soon as I can borrow a digital camera (I should have put one of those into the puppy ownership necessities list! LOL!).
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Saint Bernard General Discussions / Re: My first ever pup - a Saint! - a few questions....
« on: February 25, 2006, 08:12:03 am »
Thank you all so much!!!!
Another couple of questions....(you might as well get used to it! LOL!)
I know he's only 6 wks but he piddles every 10 mins. Just when I think we can have some play time on the carpet...anoth er piddle. (but he also piddles everytime we take him outside!) As I said, I'm new to pups, so...I assume this is normal...pleas e tell me if its not!
Hubby is worried about how much time we (eaning mostly me, but the kids too) spend on the floor with puppy. Will "spoiling" him have any effects?
Even though puppy has the piddle problem, can we start taking him places? For car rides and to visit people? I had thought to start at 8 wks (cause thats what I read about) but can I start now?
I think we are going to mix the foods. Puppy chow and adult food for now. Does this sound like an OK idea? It will allow all the nutrients for puppyhood but would also reduce the protien. Let me know what you think.
Also.....the decision is in!!!
His name is...........T eddy!!! Hubby and the kids are pretty stcuk on it and....well... .he's a typical Saint puppy......he looks just like a teddy bear!!!
Another couple of questions....(you might as well get used to it! LOL!)
I know he's only 6 wks but he piddles every 10 mins. Just when I think we can have some play time on the carpet...anoth er piddle. (but he also piddles everytime we take him outside!) As I said, I'm new to pups, so...I assume this is normal...pleas e tell me if its not!
Hubby is worried about how much time we (eaning mostly me, but the kids too
) spend on the floor with puppy. Will "spoiling" him have any effects? Even though puppy has the piddle problem, can we start taking him places? For car rides and to visit people? I had thought to start at 8 wks (cause thats what I read about) but can I start now?
I think we are going to mix the foods. Puppy chow and adult food for now. Does this sound like an OK idea? It will allow all the nutrients for puppyhood but would also reduce the protien. Let me know what you think.
Also.....the decision is in!!!
His name is...........T eddy!!! Hubby and the kids are pretty stcuk on it and....well... .he's a typical Saint puppy......he looks just like a teddy bear!!!
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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Any Canadian Members in the forum?
« on: February 24, 2006, 08:09:05 pm »
Hello All! Another Canuk just signed on!
I'm Penny from Hanover, Ontario. We just picked up our St. Bernard puppy last night. I look forward to talking with all of you here on BPO!
I'm Penny from Hanover, Ontario. We just picked up our St. Bernard puppy last night. I look forward to talking with all of you here on BPO!
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Saint Bernard General Discussions / Re: My first ever pup - a Saint! - a few questions....
« on: February 24, 2006, 08:00:17 pm »
Thank you both so much for your insight!
Senghe...what do you mean with the socialization? Why is it different at 6 wks as opposed to, say 8 or 10 weeks?
I want to try to do everything right to make him a long-lived, healthy dog with good behaviour that we can take places and really enjoy. I really value your knowledge!
You know....I really thought I was ready. I did my research and read about Saints for months before we went looking, but now that we actually got one home.....I feel like a brand new Mom with my firstborn child!!! I'm scared I won't do a good job!
Senghe...what do you mean with the socialization? Why is it different at 6 wks as opposed to, say 8 or 10 weeks?
I want to try to do everything right to make him a long-lived, healthy dog with good behaviour that we can take places and really enjoy. I really value your knowledge!
You know....I really thought I was ready. I did my research and read about Saints for months before we went looking, but now that we actually got one home.....I feel like a brand new Mom with my firstborn child!!! I'm scared I won't do a good job!
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Introduce Yourself to the Forum / Hi! New Saint Puppy Owner here!
« on: February 24, 2006, 05:51:27 pm »
Hi All!! I'm so glad I found this site! I can already tell that BPO will be an invaluable resource to new puppy ownership!
Last night we went and picked up a puppy!! He's a short haired mantle coat. His litter was orphaned but it doesn't seem to have done him much harm as he's about 12 lbs at weeks! How do you decide on a puppy in a litter that looks so similar? Almost impossible.... but ours has the cutest little bump on his nose. It was love at first site!
I'm so looking forward to our life together! I'm new to giant puppy ownership but have the best intentions. Research can only get me so far, so please, if you read about me doing something wrong - please tell me! I want to do everything possible to have a long, healthy life with our as-yet-un-named puppy!
Last night we went and picked up a puppy!! He's a short haired mantle coat. His litter was orphaned but it doesn't seem to have done him much harm as he's about 12 lbs at weeks! How do you decide on a puppy in a litter that looks so similar? Almost impossible.... but ours has the cutest little bump on his nose. It was love at first site!
I'm so looking forward to our life together! I'm new to giant puppy ownership but have the best intentions. Research can only get me so far, so please, if you read about me doing something wrong - please tell me! I want to do everything possible to have a long, healthy life with our as-yet-un-named puppy!
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Saint Bernard General Discussions / My first ever pup - a Saint! - a few questions....
« on: February 24, 2006, 05:22:34 pm »
Hi All! I am so excited! We went and picked up a Saint puppy last night. 
He is 6 wks old and short haired mantle coat. His litter was orphaned at birth but was nursed by another dog for a few wks. He is purebred (father and aunt were on site) but not registered.
I picked him because he has the cutest little bump on his nose (I mean...how do you chose between puppies that mostly look all the same??) So far he seems pretty independent but not afraid of anything and his favorite is to climb into our laps to sleep. I am SOOOOO in LOVE!!!
This is my first pup (hubby had one before I met him but that was a long time ago!) and so I have a few questions.
We noticed that he seems very bowlegged in the front. Is this normal in Saint pups? (I am so afraid of everything I hear about hip dysplasia - can anyone direct me to a good, easy to understand, article?)
I heard that we should NOT be feeding him puppy food, but should be feeding regular dog food to slow down his growth rate. We are currently feeding IAMS puppy food. Can anyone tell me if this is true?
Since he is only 6 weeks, can we begin to give him "Jerky" and "milk bones" as rewards for good behaviour? Or is he too young?
I found BPO about a week ago and have since been hooked on reading all your posts!! This sounds like a great community and a great resource for all things dog! I sure hope you will welcome me and my, as yet un-named, pup!!!
He is 6 wks old and short haired mantle coat. His litter was orphaned at birth but was nursed by another dog for a few wks. He is purebred (father and aunt were on site) but not registered. I picked him because he has the cutest little bump on his nose (I mean...how do you chose between puppies that mostly look all the same??) So far he seems pretty independent but not afraid of anything and his favorite is to climb into our laps to sleep. I am SOOOOO in LOVE!!!
This is my first pup (hubby had one before I met him but that was a long time ago!) and so I have a few questions.
We noticed that he seems very bowlegged in the front. Is this normal in Saint pups? (I am so afraid of everything I hear about hip dysplasia - can anyone direct me to a good, easy to understand, article?)
I heard that we should NOT be feeding him puppy food, but should be feeding regular dog food to slow down his growth rate. We are currently feeding IAMS puppy food. Can anyone tell me if this is true?
Since he is only 6 weeks, can we begin to give him "Jerky" and "milk bones" as rewards for good behaviour? Or is he too young?
I found BPO about a week ago and have since been hooked on reading all your posts!!
This sounds like a great community and a great resource for all things dog! I sure hope you will welcome me and my, as yet un-named, pup!!!