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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: To puppy or not to puppy
« on: May 08, 2008, 10:23:11 am »
Quote from: 2bernermom on May 08, 2008, 10:05:49 am
Puppies are soooo cute, so I want to say Puppy as well!!!   :D ;D

But then my brain reminds me of all the work that is involved with puppies:  the potty training; dealing with the biting/nipping phase; the chewing phase; the I'm housebroked but occasionally have an accident phase.

So, having just adopted out our 6 rescue puppies at 8 weeks of age, I was just reminded that while puppies are adorable, squishy faced, sweeties that just melt your heart, I'm really really glad that I don't have one right now.   :P

LOL that is what I keep telling myself. They are sooo much work. I prefer 7 months and up. Of course I am partial to labs (Harley being one) so I would say go for it, but are you hesitating because it is a puppy? You could always look at Lab rescues?

Nina

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Too Good To Be True? PetCo Interview Update!
« on: May 06, 2008, 03:45:47 pm »
Similar pay that's good, love that you can bring your pup to work and it looks like there is opportunity for advancement even better! Goodluck  ;D

Nina

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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: Dry skin alert! Shampoo & Conditioner Tips!
« on: May 06, 2008, 02:54:03 pm »
Quote from: jaz and titan on May 06, 2008, 02:48:56 pm
We have lost him 3 times in the house to find him in the tub wanting a bath and he won't get out until you give him one. He seems to actually go in there every thursday or friday...like he knows time!!!)

Can you teach me to do that with Harley! It's a nightmare getting her in the tub LOL  ;D

Nina

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: 8 WK old BLIND Newfie mix in SC kill shelter- TIME OUT
« on: May 06, 2008, 02:50:16 pm »
OMG what a sweet smooshy wooshy face.  :-* I hope he finds a wonderful home soon.

Nina

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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: Dry skin alert! Shampoo & Conditioner Tips!
« on: May 06, 2008, 12:27:25 pm »
My Lab has dry skin too, she itches until she breaks the skin and licks her feet until she causes hotspots. Yeah not fun. We use Earthbath, they are all natural products and it really works well for her. Here is the website. www.earthbath. com

We also use dermacool for her hotspots and any areas are are itchy. It sooths the spots and heals and prevents her from itching. We also starting adding 1 tsp of extra virgin olive oil to her food to help her skin out.

Nina

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Warning perhaps a little graphic...but what do i do boy issue
« on: May 06, 2008, 10:21:18 am »
OMG this is so funny LOL we use the technical term 'pink pencil'

Nina

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Re: We have bad news :(
« on: May 06, 2008, 08:07:58 am »
I'm sorry about Titan, but you're right it's not the end of the world. I'm sure he will feel better once the glucosamine kicks in. And I am so HAPPY you put that stupid lady in her place  ;D Good for you!

Nina

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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: Kentucky Derby : (
« on: May 05, 2008, 03:33:28 pm »
We have a huge Calgary Stampede here in ALberta. I have never gone to it. The have chuck wagon races and it feels like every year there is an accident and a horse or horses are hurt. I think last year or the year before they had a huge crash were 3 horses got hurt and were pts. They should just get rid of those types of races. Very sad  :'(

One year an owners prize horse broke its leg (at the stampede) and the owner refused to put him down. It took a long time for him to recover but he did, he is no longer racing but he is a happy pet horse now  :)

Nina

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Hi BPO. Been MIA. A little bit long.
« on: May 02, 2008, 11:17:09 am »
Glad things are going well and awesome for you for helping Jeremy out. Sounds like he is getting the guidence that he needs now.

Nina

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: The second opinion was...
« on: May 01, 2008, 02:43:46 pm »
Quote from: nkp on May 01, 2008, 12:30:47 pm
Last summer, yy chow mix dog, Brownie, had a ton of hot spots and smelled awful, the whole works and we were desperate to help him feel better. It had come on slowly over about a two year period.  I did some googling and found that chows needed more oil in their diet than pet foods provide.  I began adding 1 tbs olive oil to his food every evening.  Amazingly in about a week, his bad smell went away.  Within about two weeks, the hot spots were gone. And now he's just a normal doggie.

I don't know if this is a good solution for everyone, but it sure worked on Brownie.  His fur, also, has such a great shine to it now.

Thanks my lab has dry skin and we have her on a raw diet, chinese herbal medicine, but I will definatly try this. She was fine until she went swimming last weekend and now she is back to itching and has hotspots on her feet again. :-\

Nina

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Groans, Gripes, Brags & Boasts / Re: This is why I hate most humans. (Present company excluded.)
« on: April 28, 2008, 03:49:35 pm »
Man this guy is such a loser! I would love to see the look on his face when animal control shows up!

Nina

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Helpful Groups & Dogs in Need / Re: Look what I found at the shelter....
« on: April 27, 2008, 07:18:06 pm »
 :'( That is so sad. I almost wish I hadn't asked. He looked like such a sweet gentle pup  :'(

Nina

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Helpful Groups & Dogs in Need / Re: Look what I found at the shelter....
« on: April 27, 2008, 07:10:32 pm »
Oh I am so sorry that it didn't work out. It is sor hard because I know you want to save them all  :'( At least you gave him a chance.

What about the lab mix that was with him?

Nina

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Akita Pictures / Re: Pic's of Kira and Gunner
« on: April 23, 2008, 02:30:43 am »
Aww they are too cute! Welcome to BPO!  ;D

Nina

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Mixed Breed Pictures / Re: I have a black tongue for licking and paws that should be on a dog twice my size
« on: April 22, 2008, 01:44:19 am »
Aww he's a wonderful author, can't wait to read more of his work  ;D

Nina

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