Recent content by ShadieLady

Didn't know how to title the thread! Anyhow, a friend has a German Shepherd she bought to show. The dog was just prelimed by OFA and he came back with mild dysplasia in his elbows. She's heart broken. She can either get a refund and keep the dog, or give it back and get a new pup in the next...

This kind of goes with my other post about switching a lab pup to Orijen, but for those of you that use probiotics, at what age can you safely use them? I read these will help her as she makes the switch. She is 12 weeks. I take a probiotic, however it says that the probiotic I take has whey in...

My family has started their new black lab puppy on Orijen LBP. She was on Innova LBP, but they suspect an allergy as she has a lot of dandruff, a grungy, smelly ear (although they may have gotten shampoo in it during her first bath about 2 weeks ago, and she is being treated for a yeast...

I have Newfie fever, bad, and am dying to meet other Newfie owners! Would anyone in the MN/WI/ND areas be interested in doing a Spring NN get-together? I could probably organize it, either here (SW corner of MN...Marshall) or somewhere else if someone knew of a spot. Would there be any takers...

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As I anticipate bringing home my first Newf, I'm beginning to wonder, how does everyone Newf-proof their home? I assume drool stains, does anyone do anything special to help combat this? Are dogs allowed in all areas of the home? How do you protect furniture? Carpets? Any tips, tricks of the...

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Well, I live in MN and it's been COLD this winter. Lots of days in the negs and lots of icy wind this year. Those of you that live in these climates, do you still walk your Newf? I have a Mini Aussie now and prior to the winter we were walking 4-5 miles a day, well I have not walked her much of...

What kind of crate is everyone using for their Newfs? I have a large wire crate that I assume will be big enough for him as he grows, but I'm not 100% sure on that! Thanks!

Not sure if this has been a topic before or not (I got so caught up in the Newf forums, I totally missed there was a general chat one), but what does everyone do for a living? I'm currently a college student, doing an online program in my state (MN) for elementary education. Not sure if this...

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I've never had to order my dog food, but I'm going to have to start. My Mini Aussie is getting too heavy on Innova, so I'm switching her to Eagle Pack (for small and mini breeds), and I'll be putting Gilligan on the Eagle Pack Giant Puppy. I need to order, as my feed store doesn't carry Eagle...

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I was wondering what kind of bowls everyone uses for their Newfs? Whats the best thing to use for their water? I've seen Newfies get water all over people's kitchens drinking from bowls on the ground, and I've seen my boy's littermates drag their water dish all over the place. Any products out...

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