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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: thoughts on Bernese?
« on: May 03, 2008, 09:06:51 am »
good thoughts. I really need to block Petfinder and Craigslist from my computer! :) So no drool with your guys huh? I'm liking that! Or should I say that my son is liking that! :)  My good friend has a 175 pound Newfie whom I am sure has a faucet in his throat with a broken off switch. She meets us at the door with a towel and of course my son says "Is slobber dog awake?" hehe :) Gotta love those little buggers.

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Help! 6 wk old mastiff insecure in new environments..
« on: May 03, 2008, 09:02:21 am »
I agree with the ladies. That is really early . Another concern is that they learn bite inhibition from their momma and littermates in those first 8-10 weeks. They bite when they play and momms lets them know when it is too hard. Pups seperated too early have been shown to have some issues with teething WAY too hard later on....  Is there a way the breeder will let you hold off another couple of weeks? I always think of it like human pregnancy, there is a magic cut off point when a baby is considered safe to Exit the Womb so to speak... any time before that is not ideal. Pups are the same way. You bring htem home before 8 weeks, you've got a preemie.

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Ah.... finally?!
« on: May 03, 2008, 08:58:31 am »
Wow! I'd never heard about putting the drops in water. I'm going to try that today. Sure would make it last longer. Ive gone through numerous bottles already!  By the way, my new faves are Creamy Nutmeg and Vanilla Coconut.

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Ah.... finally?!
« on: May 02, 2008, 08:09:35 pm »
So after years of buying every air spray on earth, I finally heard it.... The long awaited "Ah.. your house smells good"  Yea!!!! That is an accomplishment! I am more excited about this than when I graduated college! Holy Crap! My house doesnt smell like dog!  And the winner is...  oils from Bath and Body Works. You put about 10-20 drops of oil in the oil warmer - light a tea light underneath and hello pineapple! (the scent of choice today) I gotta say, I'm loving this stuff. Of course, after the comment I immediately hit the store and buy about 20 more scents to try! :)  So what do you all use to mask the 'my dog had a bath 42 hours ago and still smells like wet dog' scent?

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / thoughts on Bernese?
« on: May 02, 2008, 08:00:43 pm »
Anyone ever own a Bernese Mountain Dog? A lady near here has a rescue. Heres my dilema. I need advice. My 10 1/2 year old Golden adores my 1 1/2 year old newf/border collie mix - but cant keep up playing with him. So she spends much of her day hiding from him! I really want my younger guy to have someone to grow up with. The question is... do I add a 3rd younger dog to teh family now so that in a few years when my golden passes it wont be a shock to bring in a new dog, or do I wait until she passes then introduce a new one? I dont want to stress my golden out too much with 2 youthful dogs here, but maybe they would play together and leave her alone. Thoughts?
Also, Im not sure what to get!!! I know I love BIG dogs, but my son Hates drool! My last newfie foster he called "slobber dog"!  "Mom, slobber dog wants to go out" "Slobber Dog, Sit" ... anyway, he would yell and scream whenever he got wet, which was often and he would change his clothes a few times each hour! (every time slobber dog put his head in his lap!) I think he did it on purpose :) But Im partial to Danes, Newfies... and now I am wondering about Bernese. I know they arent as big as the others, but do they drool? Heck, just give me one of each!

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Runner smacked my dog!
« on: May 02, 2008, 07:54:22 pm »
I have a better idea... how about everyone meet up at the dog park for an unofficial Big Paws convention and line up every one of our BIG dogs while we stand next to them with a sign that says "I dare you!".. okay, maybe that is a litle middle school minded, but I am still in shock. I need some processing time before I can give any useful advice.

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: The second opinion was...
« on: April 30, 2008, 05:37:38 pm »
with giving 13 pills a day I think you better stock up on that wine! :)  Congrats on the new vet - she sounds great. And I am with you on the smell of yeast! I can tell when Meli needs more meds because my house smells when I come home from work!

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Helpful Groups & Dogs in Need / Re: Look what I found at the shelter....
« on: April 28, 2008, 12:49:35 am »
Im so sorry to hear about your wounds... God bless you for trying!Poor thing is scared to death.

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Remembering those no longer with us. / Re: RIP Buster
« on: April 27, 2008, 11:14:18 am »
My prayers are with you!

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Helpful Groups & Dogs in Need / Re: Craigslist - gotta love it!
« on: April 27, 2008, 11:12:54 am »
Oops... guess I should clarify - I agree with you all completely that she is a valuable dog and would make a great pet. But Im shocked that they werent more specific when stating she is a livestock herding dog as opposed to "lives with the sheep." they make it sound like she literally just lives outside with them... not that she works for a living...

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Doberman Discussions / Re: Dripping urine ... what to do?
« on: April 27, 2008, 11:09:29 am »
Welcome home Marnee! Welcome Home!   We want pics!!!!

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Helpful Groups & Dogs in Need / Re: Look what I found at the shelter....
« on: April 27, 2008, 11:06:07 am »
I would foster him, but I am in Louivsille, Ky. If we can set up a transport, I'm more than willing to help out. (wor dof caution - I have 2 cats and 2 young kids also - so when you work with him today, check for any agression issues.)

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Helpful Groups & Dogs in Need / Craigslist - gotta love it!
« on: April 26, 2008, 09:24:57 pm »
This one takes the cake...  and I quote.. uh hum... that was my throat clearing...  "This girl lives in with sheep right now, but still will make a great family dog with some training"...   but they go on to say "I will not answer people that want to tell me about rescues,or what ever else. This is a well taken care of dog."   Of course it is... because dogs with no training that live outside with the sheep are obviously loved and well cared for.
 Now that is good comedy! http://louisville.craigslist.org/pet/659111179.html

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Re: Golden Allergies getting worse
« on: April 26, 2008, 08:50:02 pm »
COuld be the food change, or an infection. My golden is 10 and has had severe allergies for the last 8 years or so. She is licking her paws as I type this. We've tried everything but she just keeps on licking... The best thing we can do is apply steroid spray on her paws and that seems to relieve the itch although we try not to use it very often per the vets orders...  we have her on Claritin every day (buy the generic pills from Sams Club) and that does help some too...   Check your food and see if there is a big change. Did Cody eat beef before? Mine is really allergic to Beef and I think that is in the Eagle Pack you are giving Cody. Eagle Pack rocks but we feed the lamb and rice...  Good luck!

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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: This is just not going to be a good week....
« on: April 26, 2008, 08:46:23 pm »
So sorry to hear about everything! That happened to me last summer - a car slammed on its brakes and I had to stop on a dime. Timber flew into the back of my drivers seat and laid there stunned. i thought he was paralyzed! I went straight to the store and bought doggie seat belts! They ahte them, but I feel so much better! Hope things get easier... I'll do the happy luck dance for you!

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