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Legally, you cant seize anything from a premise without the search warrant specifying each item, unless it is obviously illegal and in plain view when you search the premises (like drugs, for instance). Paperwork is not illegal, and so to seize it it would have had to been distinctly listed on the warrant. If they had a warrant to search the kennel, they can open drawers and look at stuff. but paperwork doesnt count.

I agree that environmental allergies would probably take longer to develop. My only thought was that food and medication can show up that quickly because it goes directly to the bloodstream. so, clear.... :D

Freebee talks too. When she's confused she'll tilt her head to one side and whine (where the sound goes up at the end) like she's asking a question. If you talk to her she'll make whiny or barky noises back.

actually Horsefeathers, just FYI - `12 weeks is about the time the food allergies start to show up, especially if they've been fed the same food since weaning. The biting of legs and feet is caused by itching, and sometimes before the biting starts you will see them twitching while they sleep. :)

biting at the legs and feet is a sign of an allergic reaction in the dog. Does it start up around 30 minutes after he eats? If so, he's allergic to some ingredient in his food. He could also be allergic to the ottomax....But if he has food allergies that could cause his ears to get infected too. Dogs being allergic to food and medications is not uncommon. I would call another vet and ask his/her opinion. good luck

me too..... :cry:

Is it a silent whistle or a hearable one? If silent, then yes, she might follow thw wrong signal. If hearable (to us at least - lol) you can vary the tone and teach her her own personal call. Like first high then low, or something like that.

I am SOOOOOO jealous!!! he is just adorable..... I've seen the commerical, it always cracks me up. Congrats! and Good Luck and Love with him!! :D

they are very good for recall, especially if the dog is fairly far away. They carry better than the human voice.

Thanks Guest! I stand corrected (I implore everyone to correct me when I'm wrong!!) :D

bummer - I just re-read it and realized your Aunt's in Tennesee.... :(

can I have the yellow one? Where are you in Michigan? I'm in Illinois!!

It is the excitement, and actually, it has a medical value to the dog. Dogs dont sweat....they have no way other than panting to cool off. When running aroudn at high speed the foaming helps cool them. The foam hit the outside air, is cooled immediately and the inside of the dogs mouth cools off as well. the cooler air is absorbed by the tongue, the same thing air that has been panted does. This helps cool them down. :)

I do feel sorry for the bird, but dont be mad at the dog. This is instinct, they cant get around it....If the bird was trying to escape, a dog will chase anything that runs. Freebee caught a mouse in the yard the other day. It just kinda goes with the territory of owning a dog.... :)

DK, the other breeds are tolerant of your Bully, they may even "roll over" and let him be top dog - that's fine. among the dogs...YOU need to be top dog with him. however.... Trust me, what I advised WILL work.. It has worked in many cases before. Good Luck!! :D

DK, if you need help feel free to email me ([email protected]) or PM me.... I have demoted a lot of dogs in this matter, it does work, it just takes time and can be frustrating because it's not an immediate "fix"....the lead will help keep your hands and fingers safe, and the rest of it is instinctive to the dog anyway. We just need to change his "ladder rung" from top to somewhere near the bottom. I'll be more than happy to help you with this. Welcome to Dogo by the way....I dont think I ever did that. :oops: :D

They will eat large qunatites of grass if their stomachs are upset and they need to vomit - this is from the wolf in them. Wolves ate anything they could find, even rotten meat....especially in the winter when prey was scarce. Nature provided them with a way to get rid of the bad meat if they ingested it. Maybe their food isnt agreeing with them for some reason? Being overheated (too warm fot them) will make them do that as well. For some reason food doesnt settly well if they are too hot.

[quote]1 Standard Poodle (male~ Perry-NO) 1 Toy Poodle (female~ Peanut) 1 Black Lab (male~ Tucker Dedicated) 1 Pit Bull/Boxer mix (female~ Penny) 1 Mini Schnauzer (male~ Simon) 2 Lhasa Apso doggers (male and female~ Fred and Missy) 1 Chihuahua Mastiff... ok, no such thing, technically, but he's huge for a Chi (male~ Chico) [/quote] GEEZ Horsefeathers! you running a kennel there? :lol: :lol: :lol:

The Irish Wolfhound is the tallest (from floor to top of head). The St. Bernard is the largest (size, girth and weight) followed shortly by the Newfoundland. Does that help?

I would also STRONGLY suggest getting him neutered as soon as the vet will allow it. That will reduce alot of the aggression as well.

billy g - I'm sorry, but I have to disagree with that, at least at this stage. It's dangerous to try to take down a dog with an attitude like this one. He is already snapping because he thinks he is boss. And a dog can bite 15 times faster than a human can move his hand. Also, we have a male dog who thinks he's boss trying to be controlled by a female he considers lesser rank. It's a bad combination for getting bitten. I would prefer she try to demote him using pack rules..Once successfully demoted, the aggression should stop as well. She needs to regain control of this dog without hostility. Once he accepts her as alpha, and if she KEEPS that place, he will not be dangerous anymore. And yes, she may need to keep demoting him his whole life - it sounds like he is already determined to rule, but it can be done without force. I have demoted a number of dogs in just this way for friends who had lost control of the animal. None of them ever bit their owners after being "shown their place".....I am very concerned about a biting incident here, so I could not recommend taking the dog on right now. Isolation is one thing, and that does often work - no pack animal wants to be isolated fromt he pack. But I would not try to hold him down by the nose.

pentobarbitol is an anesthetic, used both to sedate the dog for surgery and also, in higher quantities, to euthanize....it used to be called "blue juice" because of the color of the mixture. In high enough quantites it will stop the dogs heart. either way it's not something that should be used in food. They probably consider it a preservative..... As far as your dog food goes, there are web sites that will tell you what foods are considered good for large dogs, and their ingredients. :D

OH GOOD!! thanks so much It's time to get him a little plastic baby pool. If he likes to be sprinkled, he'll love a pool and it will keep him cool in the summer So glad he's better! Poor little pup, they are so silly sometimes... :D

Oh they are gorgeous!! I love the blackies, they're so pretty....

Dont drag him. One short "snap" on the lead, issue your command, and then tug while calling him to you. This dog needs reverse psychology (I had one like that) make him think that leaving the object and being called to you is the best thing to happen to him. Treats work for the beginning of this training. If you try to drag, he will resist. Try to make him come of his own volition. This dog may benefit, for a short time, from a training collar, but never drag him on it. Use it just for the short tug, to get his attention. Then give him hugs and kisses and treats. He is guarding things from you, so he thinks he is higher in rank then you are, which happens quite often with a "wannabe alpha". Here are some demotion techniques you can use to get him used to not being the boss... 1. NEVER let him pass thru doorways before you. YOU go first, even if that means you have to close the door in his face. Make him sit, and dont let him get up until you have gone thru the doorway. 2. NEVER let him eat before you. Find a spot where he will be made to lay down, and where he can see you (attach the leash to a chair if necessary) and make him watch you eat. Sounds silly, I know, but in a pack the Alpha ALWAYS eats first. No table scraps while you're eating either... 3. NEVER let this dog up on the furniture, especially the couches and beds. Alpha always gets the prime sleeping spot. 4. If you have stairs in your house, DO NOT allow him to go upstairs and look down on you. Alpha always gets the prime lookout spot in every pack. If you sleep upstairs, that's even better. Babygate him downstairs all night. or crate him while you are sleeping. These steps all sound silly and tiresome, but you have to remember that these animals are descended from the wolf, and these are instinctive pack rules that they all will respond to if you lay down the law. You will definitely start out with resistance to these rules, he's already resisiting your control. But if you follow them all to the letter all the time, in a short time you will see his behavior improve. While you are doing this, keep the kids from interfering. Once you have regained control, you can teach the chiuldren these same steps. And until you have regained control, keep the lead on him. :) p.s. professional puppy training will help as well. You should get him signed up. good luck!