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I have found that using Bitter Apple spray when the puppies nip works really well. I kept a really small spray bottle in my pocket or close to wherever I was and when Peyton would nip me I would give her a little shot of Bitter Apple. She stopped after a few sprays of it.

Way to go Rambo.

Thanks for the compliment on my rottie too.

I work for a grooming salon and the dogs that give me the most problems believe it or not are golden retrievers and labs, on top of the little dogs. I often wonder what my Peyton would do if someone tried doing something to me. But really dont want to find out.

I just think it is soooo funny that people on the street will not walk past her and I when we are walking but if they only knew that she hides behind the recliner when our other dog barks. LOL

Kelly

Just wanted to know how many of the other rottie owners here have noticed how Vicious the breed is (note the sarcasm).
Peyton lives with my boyfriends springer spaniel lab mix. He is a year old and she is 6 months old. When he barks, she hides behind the recliner and peaks out every so often as if to ask if the coast is clear for her to come out. I have a bird feeder that hangs just outside my front windows and when the shades are open and there are birds at the feeder. she hides behind the recliner.
I took her to meet the soon to be new addition to our house, a yorkie min pin pup (2 and a half pounds of puppy) and she was scared of it.

Killer dog huh?? Good thing I wasn't looking for personal protection.

I am a dog groomer and although I live in wisconsin we do have a lot of people that shave thier dogs down in the summer time. I have a few Saints and one Newfie that come in in the early spring for a shave down and by the time fall sets in and the weather cools off they have thier coat back. 2 of my saint people have commented that the coats dont grow back as thick. But they have said that since it doesn't grow back as thick its easier to care for.
Now my newfie's mom said that the coats quality wasn't near as well when it grew back and it was not as thick. SO I would have to say that unless your dog is only a companion dog, dont shave the whole dog. Belly shaves are very popular. They do help the dog to cool down since they can reach the cool floors with their skin.

Hope I helped.
Kelly

My momma always told me to sit like a lady.

Although my newest addition to my household doesn't fit into the big paws catagory, I just thought that i would add his name here and the way that i decided on it. I named my yorkie/min pin Memphis. Not after the town. After Nic Cage in Gone in 60 seconds. Its my favorite movie and he is like a little rocket when he goes somewhere. I thought it was original and pretty cool.

I work for a grooming salon in a nationwide pet store and you would be amazed at how many dogs come in with the same ol same ol names. Yesterday, we had 3 golden retrievers all named Lucky. The day before 2 black labs named Buddy. ANd a week ago 2 chocolate labs named Lady.

I often times want to ask people why they didn't sit for 10 minutes longer and think of something original.

You all have gorgeous fur kids.