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Hi All, Haven't posted in a while. Had surgery and am now ready to get back to the land of the living! Satchel is now 15 months and still the apple of my eye. Here is my concern. Ever since he was a puppy he has been an itchey guy.(that and his boy behavior were the majority of my posts)He...

Any thoughts as to why my 10mo old neutered boy would hate Danes? I know it sounds silly but in the last week he will not let a Dane anywhere near me. There are a number of Danes that go to the dog park. They are about the same age but they are REALLY BIG. Satchel literally took off after...

I was hoping one of our esteemed groomers could give me their advice My vet seems to want to encourage usage of what he sells. I'd rather go with others experience and research. What flea control product would you suggest? He has a standing appt. with the groomer every 2 weeks.(last year the...

Does anyone have a good website suggestion for drool bibs? I've asked a few newf owner friends and they just laugh and tell me to learn to sew...it's easy just some velcro and a hand towel..... I just want a decent size and a button to click on that says "add to shopping cart" Drool didn't...

Hello to the Grooming Godesses, Just wondering if you may have a quick magic cure. I just let Satchel out for his final pee before bed and he found one of the neighbors cats had been out as well. I think he rolled in it and ate it too! (I'm sure he's protesting his latest grooming, I was so...

Hi All, My pup is now 6 months. Aside from an infection in the growth plate of his elbow he has been pretty healthy. The past month he has been scratching like he has fleas. (we use advantage every 4 weeks) He noshed on his hind end till a crusty sore developed. He isn't doing the typical...

Any suggestions for me to help my kids with the pups attempts to dominate them? girl is 17 yrs and a very passive kid boy is 4, his nickname is Gator...enough said. I don't leave 4yr old alone with pup. But if given 1 second Satchel will jump on him from behind, bear hug him and attempt to get...

I've been playing with Satchel's paws to get him used to the sensation, etc. I noticed the hair between his pads is longish?? Looks like in a few weeks it will be covering his pads when he walks. Does this get trimmed or is it normal? I was told all I would need is a slicker brush for now but...

Hello All, Thought those of you who miss having a puppy might want to live vicariously through me for a moment. I am convinced there is a conspiracy...the same people who just smile and nod when you are pregnant........just smile and nod when you get a puppy. If we all truly had a concept of...

Hello All, Just wanted to share my joy. We picked up our new member of the family this afternoon He is beautiful. He rode home in the car at my feet and slept the entire way. No accidents from either end. He played in the yard with the kids, ate some kibble with yogurt for dinner, looked at...

I would greatly appreciate some opionions on usual and customary breeder/puppy buyer relations. I have heard from most to let a puppy choose you. So I read about assessing puppy behaviors to be somewhat prepared. I talked to the breeder about the puppies. What I noticed was there was never talk...

Hi All, I'm still on "puppy watch" err..wait It's now round four......The last litters were not a match for us. I am grateful the breeder is forcing me to be patient She now has 3 males and has stated they are beautiful show quality, but is waiting to see if the testicles descend...if they...

Hello All, Maybe someone can offer some pearls of wisdom or just tell me that this is the usual and customary practice when using a breeder and following proper patience procedures I put a deposit on our pup in March, visited the kennel, met some pups and dogs. Fell in love with one in...

Couple of newbie questions 1. Are there any new and improved methods of waste disposal? Or, do most people stick with the tried and true scoop it and dump it in a trash can. Our last dog was not very big..not much waste or odor. I have been getting "comments" from the neighbors when they find...

OK here is my first newbie dilemma. I don't think I agonized this much over the birth of my kids :) My breeder says by the time the pup is ready to go he will be on "adult kibble" Are there basically 3 schools of thought, kibble, raw and a mix of both? Any advise I get is always conflicting...