A nice walk will resolve 95% of the problems!!!
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A nice walk will resolve 95% of the problems!!!
Raw food vs Dry food Costs
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I am seriously considering going with raw food option for Dexter.
Here is him trying it for the first time…To say the least, it was a success
It has been 3 days and we are doing kibble (Taste of the Wild Salmon) in the morning and raw Bravo Turkey Blend in the evening as a transition process. I do see qualities of raw food that many people speak of. Dexter’s stool is more solid and he is drinking less water after he eats raw. There hasn’t been enough time yet to make a better evaluation, but so far there has been no negative side effects.
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Raw food vs Dry food Costs
I am seriously considering going with raw food option for Dexter. Here is him trying it for the first time... To say the least, it was a success http://instagram.com/p/wRJbecNqdg/?modal=true It has been 3 days and we are doing kibble (Taste of the Wild Salmon) in the morning and raw Bravo Turkey Blend in the evening as... Continue Reading →
4 Tips for Socializing a Sick Puppy
Nice article.
The same thinking can be applied to puppies who haven’t received all their shots and are not allowed to go for normal walks. Most people keep the puppy at home or backyard. However, I believe, they are loosing valuable and essential socialization period of dog’s life. Some people, due to lack of shots and advice of the vet do not take puppies out in public until 4 months. At this point the dog is already forming it’s view on the world and have missed 2 months of essential socialization. Thus, as article shows, there are ways to socialize the pup even if it cannot be exposed to other dogs and people.
I have been socializing Dexter by taking him on short walks in the areas away from dogs, but exposed to people, cars and city noises.
I could tell something wasn’t right with foster pup Cranberry minutes after bringing him home. As he coughed and wheezed, my mind instantly turned to socialization.
Socialization is a bit of an emergency with any puppy, but even more so if your puppy is ill. Cranberry’s cough and runny nose severely limited the number of places he could safely be taken, and since he didn’t feel well it was important to keep socialization sessions very short so as not to tax his limited energy reserved or already-stressed immune system.
The early experiences a puppy has, both good and bad, shape who that puppy becomes. Along with your puppy’s genetic package, socialization experiences form your pup’s opinions about new people, places, sounds, sights, and other animals. The socialization window – that magical period of time when puppies are especially open to new experiences – begins to close around twelve…
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Dexter fetching in slo-mo
To drain energy, since we can't play outside yet, we play fetch at home. Here is a fun video of Dexter fetching in slow motion 🙂 http://youtu.be/38JafuH82Ro
Starting obedience training with a puppy
Dexter is 9 weeks old and we have started obedience training almost right away. I believe that there is no such thing as too early to start basic obedience training with a dog. As long as a puppy can be excited with food or toy, it can be trained basic obedience skills. Sit, Come, Down,... Continue Reading →
Preparation for new puppy and what you will need before one arrives.
There are a lot of things you can buy for your new puppy. However, there is a number of essentials that you need to have prior to your puppies arrival. I've put together a list of things that I have purchased and had ready before I went to pick up Dexter: 1. Crate is an... Continue Reading →
The road to meeting Dexter … How to pick a puppy
The road to meeting Dexter was an interesting experience. My last dog Dante passed away in December of 2013. After a month or so I began considering getting another dog. The new friend had to fit a number of criteria that I would require from my dog: I prefer mastiff breeds for their power, size,... Continue Reading →
Dexter’s first bath
Dexter needed a bath and it is good to acclimate the puppy to this process as early as possible. http://instagram.com/p/v84w4ptqUI/?modal=true
Apartment setup for house training… Dexter tested … Us approved
Previous setup was quickly figured out and Dexter happily pulled him self over the play pan's wall (mastiff power). He ended up spending some of the night rearranging the living room. Nothing drastic :). However, reconstruction was needed of the playpen for the times when we have to leave. Thus the new setup http://instagram.com/p/v6NgyDNqWL/?modal=true This... Continue Reading →
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