Mary's Mama

How is he headstrong? How old is he now? Make sure that you treat him appropriately for his character. He is not Hazel, sometimes it is hard to remove yourself from that way of thinking. Reserve the harsh discipline for the appropriate infractions. If you start correcting the little things so strongly, then what do you go to when he does do something REALLY bad?

Lemon-dog - It sounds like the parents were parsons but if you dog is not long legged than he is not a parson, even though he had parson parents. It is a mystery. It is very hard to predict outcome of litters in Jacks because there is so much differentiation. No matter what the parents you can pretty much get just about anything out of a litter.

With all due respect, you sound completely cold-hearted and insensitive. Regardless of the exact cause, it is completely understandable for a pet owner who loves their pet very much to react this way. You really need to do your research. Surely you must understand that simply cuz your dog didn't react does not mean all dogs will not react. In fact, if you do research this, you will find the incidence of reaction unacceptably high. You should really look into this more closely before making such statements. Jag-Sta - any new news on your pups condition. I hope all is well!

Alot of people make the mistake of believing that humping is ONLY a dominance behavior. This is untrue. When he did this was he excited at all, as in happy or riled up after an extended play session? When dogs get REALLY excited (not sexually) their body releases endorphines and adrenaline just like us. The humping can be an involuntary reaction to an abundance of these hormones. When we brought Stewie home at 8 weeks he was humping, mostly about 10-15 minutes into heavy play. He simply was not old enough to be doing it out of dominance. Also, I understand with Hazel you had to use some rather extreme tactics, however I caution you to start using these methods with Coal so young. By being overly dominant with a dog that does not need it you can bring out aggression. I dont believe it is necessary to pin him for this behavior at this time, simply push him off and say OFF sternly, stop all play and attention. He will learn quickly if he humps humans it means play stops. Try using the gentler methods first and only resort to harsher tactics if absolutely necessary.

My advice is get her spayed. Yes this is essentially an abortion but it is the safest thing for all involved. It fixes all the problems at once.

Also as a general starting point, [url]www.ivillage.com[/url] in their pets section has what they call a "breed selector" It asks you a series of questions and then provides you with dogs that fit your profile. It cannot of course recommend the perfect dog for you but it can serve as a starting point for some breeds you might want to research. Good luck.

Go to [url]www.i-dog.com[/url] and go to the thread "Beware of PH6" There are new posts everyday of people who have had your same experience. I am sorry your dog is not well, we will think good thoughts for him.

Stewie's 14 weeks now and gets the hiccups multiple times a day. I heard an old wives tail that says the hiccups means your growing :lol: I figure that must be it. :wink:

My husband told me last night he has been late to work two days in a row now. Yesterday when he finally woke up, he saw Stewie digging at the top of the alarm clock. Seems the little booger doesn't like the noise and has figured out how to hit the snooze. He is so fast my hubby doesn't even hear the alarm. So has anyone else had to tell their boss "My dog turned off the alarm"? :cunao:

I couldn't believe it. I got home last night and my husband says "Look what your precious baby did..." and showed me the corner of the window sill nicely chewed by cute little puppy teeth :o Tell Kato to stop encouraging the rest of them!! :lol:

Lisa - I dont necessarily disagree. It is difficult to determine who to believe. PETA's record however compared to Iams is what tipped the scales for me.

Dont buy Iams because it is bad food, but dont believe the nonsense you hear from PETA. I have to agree with Kiger. While you are reading website information go to the Iams website and read the information they have provided on the subject. Yes there was a instance that one of the 3rd party facilities they were using did some questionable things. They cancelled their contract with this company immediate and found good homes for all the dogs involved. They do not condone or encourage any kind of animal cruelty. And yes some testing has to be done with their food. Research is a good thing, it just needs to be done appropriately. Please be sure to get both sides of every story!!

Are you looking for something that is more of a martingale style? I have been considering getting one for Mary for agility. Lots easier than the clip and collar. Might sound silly but [url]www.thejackrussellstore.com[/url] has really nice collars/leads/harnesses etc. You might just want to check it out. I am sure they would work great for all kinds of dogs. JRT people use the slip on/off kind often at JRT trials. When you gotta get them in the box quick a collar/leash is too much work!!

That was me, sorry! :wallbash:

Best name I ever heard for a weim was Sterling. Enjoy your pup! :lol:

I finally got a page up just for the little man. Check it out! :angel: [url]www.jrtzone.com/kingsqueens&jacks/stewart.htm[/url]

I had been feeding Wellness Chicken for a while. It is a great food. Just switched for a little variety. Now they eat Solid Gold Mmellinia. They really like it. I prefer to feed super premium all natural foods b/c I know what goes in the other foods and it disgusts me. They also get a variety of additional things from veggies to yogurt, cottage cheese, spots stew, applesauce etc etc I guess the only draw backs I can find to these foods is they are initially more expensive but it does last alot longer because they eat less. So over time I think you spend about the same. Also, I found with the Wellness that it spoiled within less than a month. This is because of the lack of chemical preservatives. So if you are the kind that likes to buy a big bag and have it last a while, I wouldn't go with Wellness. I think both foods have improved the health of my dogs. The best case is the 13 yo sheltie. He went from 65 lbs (I know way to big) to 42 lbs in just a few months on the Wellness. He is oversized so he is pretty close to his normal weight so I have got him on more of a maintenance plan right now. My other dogs are less than 16 mo so I am not sure I can tell and improvement but they are very heathly overall.

Just bumping this up...really hoping to get some thoughts!!

I know you all seem to be having success with baby shampoo but it actually will not be good them. Human skin has a different PH than dog skin. Human shampoo is too acidic for dogs skin and will cause it to get dry. It is best to use a dog shampoo if possible. However, grocery store brands (Hartz, etc) are not good either, usually too harsh. There is a great company called BioGroom that makes excellent shampoo for dogs. It it expensive but it lasts a long time. I have had the same bottle (12 oz) for a year now and we bath 2 dogs once a week. JRT's are prone to dry skin and it is recommended not to bath them more than 3 times a year. However I could not do that!!! This shampoo is so wonderful it actually makes her skin healthier. My vet even asked what shampoo I use cuz her skin and coat are so nice. It is kinda like the food issue, you really are better off using natural products.

We have had Stewie for about a month now. He and Mary get along famously. Not sure how much of a problem this is but want to know if there is something I should do. Mary gets very upset if she is seperated from him. I used to take her to daycare once a week. Last time she went she sat at the door and cried. As soon as she got home to Stewie she was very happy and fine. The last two times I have taken her to agility class she has almost refused to perform. She tries to refuse but knows better and does it but you can tell it is under protest. It is impacting her training. Last night I took Stewie to the pet store to a yappy hour for a little socialization. He did wonderfully and had a great time, but Mary was a nervous wreck the whole time we were gone. Is this a type of seperation anxiety? Is there something I should do? It is very sweet and endearing that she loves him so very much but I am concerned this behavior could develop into something.....???? What do you think? Anyone have similar experience? Will it get better as he gets older? Does she think he is her puppy?

Hey all! I am interested in your opinions on my new website. I am trying to make it a whole family site. It is only about half finished right now but I would love to hear comments on format and content. I happily accept constructive criticism. [url]http://www.jrtzone.com/kingsqueens&jacks/[/url]

10 am here and I should be working......... Bad Girl!! :lol:

One time I was trying to get Mary to take some pepto, all I had was liquid and no syringe. So I put shredded cheese in the liquid and she ate it right up. :o I thought I was gonna throw up just thinking about it. Pepto and Shredded Cheddar Cheese - YUMMY!! :roll:

Hey Cassie - That is too funny. I love peteducation.com. It has gotten me out of some scary situations. To post a link to a specific article I open a second explorer window, find the article I want, highlight the address in the bar and copy it, go back to the window with my dogo reply and paste the address. It is pretty easy.

Here is a good information site, that can help explain a little more: [url]http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1571&articleid=510[/url] Cassie - I have to agree with you. There is no reason why this should be necessary; however, as you pointed out, irresponsible breeding is the culprit. As I said before, there are dogs that despite every possible diet change and manipulation have chronic gland issues. Often they are from a genetic abnormality, ie incorrect location, too small opening, etc. I do encourage Bubblezzz to try all the possible diet methods but please dont wait too long before seeing a vet. Impaction and infection is not worth the trouble when it can easily be avoided.