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RE: Good puppy training pads
Our 9 month old mini poodle is "paper trained", however its in a high sided litter tray. He's now about 20lbs and starting to lift his leg sometimes :-0 He was trained this way by accident (haha no pun intended!) and I'm not sure if its good or bad... we are away at work for long hours so couldn't expect him to hold for all day when he was little however now at 9 months I would think that he could, but he doesn't.
Also, if he has to go in the night he gets up and goes to the living room where his ex-pen and litter pan are but if he'd ask I'd happily take him out... So now we are stuck, until we decide we can keep him in a very small crate all day to break the daytime habit we'll have to live with it. We are trying to be more vigilant when we are home, but there are those times when you get busy (or lazy!)...
We don't bring the "litter pan" along on the RV, and never had any accidents, but when we are outside on the grass he may go without me noticing (although I do try to have them not go in our little "yard" and take them for walks several times a day.)
Good luck! (sorry for being so longwinded today - coffee has gone straight to my head!!!)
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lasparrot
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11/28/08 08:11am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: What do you think?
Difficult situation. I would probably put the dog down, mainly due to it being unpredictable. I had a rottie mix that was fine around us and seemed fine around kids although we watched carefully. My sister was visiting me with her two dog savy little girls - the 6 year old WALKED past Titan in a calm manner - he reached out and bit her - no puncture but red marks. From then on we kept him locked up when other people (adults or kids) were around. Easy enough as we live on a farm and don't get too many visitors. However, he also did the same thing - only more viciously to two of my other dogs - sending them to the vet for many stitches - 3 times. Each time was unprovoked (although I didn't see the last one). He also terrorized the Ridgeback, she gradually got more and more skittish. He was corrected each time (when we were there), and would seem fine for a while. Then again out of the blue. I couldn't put the other dogs through that anymore (plus the vet bills were starting to hurt as they were reaching the 1000's and each time the vet said it was lucky the recipient was not killed - one time Kabira got 16 stitches and had tubes etc out of her side - cone for 3 weeks). He was submissive to us - listened to commands, waited to eat his food, not food aggressive (to us), ... Sorry Titan - you were a good dog (mostly) but its a one way vet visit. He was 8 and had hip dysplasia all his life (he was a rescue that we got at 8 months). We figured the discomfort was a factor (he was being treated). It was an incredibly hard decision, but one we felt we had to make.
BTW - Kabira the ridgeback is slowly becomming her old self and is much happier and more relaxed.
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lasparrot
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11/22/08 10:18am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: In a real emergency......
Well... I'm definately NOT a writer (nor a speller and my sp check is not working)! For the emergency recall practice start by not calling them but maybe a squecky toy or picking up the car keys or ANYTHING that you KNOW they will come running when they hear it. Limit distractions. Squeek the toy, Drop the food, treat, crouch down, grab collar, feed treats, etc. Once that is reliable you can start adding the phrase, but start with a normal voice - we want them to be successful. Over the days of practice/training use a more stressed voice, don't let them know you have food (but ALWAYS do the same drop a bunch on the floor and party with them). Once they are really reliable, even with big distractions (in class the instructor feeds really yummy treats and they have to traverse an "asile" of dogs to get to me), you can just practice occassionally, don't forget outside practice. Its important that they don't KNOW you have the treat but that they get it (i.e. they shouldn't have to see you frying the bacon first!). If there is an emergency they won't know if you have treats or not but will respond out of habit/conditioning - and hope for the yummy ;-) The other thing, don't use the phrase more than once. In other words don't call COME HERE NOW, COME HERE NOW...
Is that helpful?
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lasparrot
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11/22/08 09:55am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Bait and Switch
Wouldn't "subject to change without notice" mean before a contract is signed/agreed to. Certainly they could change the rates for the next person that called BEFORE the agreement was made. I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV, but once a rate has been agreed upon and a deposit made I would think that this could not change. I would expect most if not all businesses to have this clause, otherwise someone from one year paying $100 could say the next year that it is still $100 because they weren't notified. Do you have any lawyer friends you could ask?
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lasparrot
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11/20/08 11:09am |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: In a real emergency......
What about raw chicken or beef or lamb? Its more natural so may not bother her stomach as much. I have a hard time to find a "special only for this treat" too - my guys get raw meat for their dinner - they don't think it gets any better than that!
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lasparrot
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11/20/08 10:47am |
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RE: In a real emergency......
At puppy class we learn an "emergency recall". You use the highest value treat that the dog rarely gets - a whole bunch of them in small pieces. Starting from close by, you call the dog using a phrase that you would never usually use (I use "Spike, get over here now") and build up to a very paniced voice as they get good. When they come drop the bits of food on the floor, get down and grab their collar and feed them bits from the floor. A big party. Start with 2 or 3 times a day gradually increasing the distractions. Once they are good inside and outside the house just practice periodically. Use the loud panic voice and always lots of high value treats. Then if the time ever does come there's at least a base.
Which reminds me, its been ages since our last practice (bad me!).
Laura
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lasparrot
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11/19/08 10:20am |
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RE: Dog Breed good for Family & Camping?
We have both a standard poodle and a miniature poodle. I would recommend either. Our mini is on the larger side - 20 lbs - and is great with other people and kids and dogs. He's plenty sturdy and ALL DOG too to keep up with kids! The std is bigger - 65lbs, but still great size in the camper. They are smart, clean and good tempered. They do have a grooming requirement, however, everthing considered... - I rarely (if ever) brush mine, and they get clipped every 6-8 weeks. It takes me 3 hours to brush them out (still no mats at this length), clip and bath them. 0 time spent during that 6 weeks vaccuming hair out of the house, truck or camper ;-) I've compared time spent with other types of coated dogs and I spend less maintenance time due to hair!
You do have to choose carefully with these (as most any other) breed as there are lots of "backyard" breeders/puppy mills who don't consider temperment and health as part of their breeding programs (this includes all the "poo" etc, mixed breeds) - these dogs will also be at shelters so make sure to spend time with the dog first. You are bound to find a winner though!
Good luck!!!
Laura
(p.s we love our ridgeback too! but she's bigger and I don't think as a breed they would all be great with kids (ours isn't))
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lasparrot
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11/16/08 07:07am |
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RE: Titanium RV's
We are picking up our second Titanium tomorrow morning. We had a 2004 24e29 - we got it last fall - it was in perfect shape. The new one is a 2004 29e34 and again in perfect shape. They hold up better than other trailers. They seem to be well made. I love ours!
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lasparrot
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11/07/08 12:44pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Does your dog live to eat or eat to live?
At home I seperate into their crates, mainly cause they all eat at different speeds - turbo, fast, slow - and I've got a million things to do at feeding time (also, supper is raw and I'd rather it be eaten in the crate and not on the living room carpet!). Camping they get fed a few feet apart inside for breakfast, a bit farther outside for supper (we have 4 sets of ex-pen to make a big "yard").
I've found that the slow eater is a bit faster now. They are pretty good about staying out of each others dishes but do need the occassional reminder. Also, if they haven't touched their food in 15 minutes, its put away for next feed. AND they aren't fed too much and are all in a good svelte weight. So they are hungry for their next meal ;-)
Good Luck!
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lasparrot
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10/27/08 10:31am |
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RE: Ma'am, I'd like to return this constipation causing raincoat
The jammies are great! My Ridgeback would love them (she's always cold). Where did you get them?
Laura (and a cold Kabira)
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lasparrot
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10/21/08 11:51am |
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RE: Drowning in Pet Hair
Gotta love those poodles!!! (having had a Borzoi, Irish Wolfhound, etc. LARGE bodies shedding copious amounts of hair daily). I figured out the time spent grooming my poodles vs sweeping, vaccuming, etc. - I'm way ahead with the poodles :-) (and the ridgeback's hairs are so tiny they disappear!)
Good luck!
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lasparrot
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10/18/08 09:14am |
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RE: Small Fifth Wheel?
Look at the Titanium 24e29. Its 1/2 ton towable and an excellent quality (alibiet pricey) camper. We LOVE ours. Last year we traded a 2007 JAG used one summer for a 2004 Ti. The Ti is in better shape and will last longer. Its a great unit for a couple. You'll have to go used though as they don't make this model anymore.
There's lots of photos of it on my web site www.skjennagard.ca/ivy.html
Best of luck, Laura
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lasparrot
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10/17/08 10:07am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Dog's teeth chatter
My Rhodesian will do that sometimes. Usually if its really cold out she'll chatter her teeth before going out the door - sometimes it gets her a coat!
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lasparrot
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10/13/08 03:19pm |
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RE: Did your best friend make the list?
Our Standard Poodle Bella made the list, although her "real" name is Gabriella - we wanted an Italian name since my husbands heritage is Italian. All the horses got Norwegian names. Rhodesian Ridgeback Kabira and Miniature Poodle Spike (also known as Mr. Naughty McNaughtalot!) didn't make the list though!
Laura
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lasparrot
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10/06/08 08:38am |
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RE: Pet a Paws
I just got mine last week and love it. Was using a dremel before - it was heavier and harder to control, and also the lowest speed was way fast! I find the dogs are more relaxed with the Peticure and because its so easy to manouvour its easy to switch between nails. I'm just using it on dogs though. But have looked at Grace (African Grey Parrot) and wonder about doing her nails!
Laura
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lasparrot
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10/06/08 08:32am |
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RE: What have you replaced your little used banket with?
I'm gonna guess banquet i.e. built in table & bench ?
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lasparrot
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09/11/08 08:29am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: YEA!! Darn dog 'strollers' banned!
I'll have to say that I was a guilty one bringing a dog in a stroller to a dog show! Spike was recovering from a potential ACL injury, were were camping at the show (it was in a campground), and we were planning on spending a few days hanging out at the show. So I bought a $7 stroller from Salvation Army, did some mods, and then Spike spent his days from his spot in the stroller. The was swarmed by people thinking he was so cute! Thankfully his injury turned out to not be ACL but we were happy not to have taken any chances!
The other two dogs had to lie in the grass but ended up with new high-end dog beds for the second day, although that's another story...
Call me crazy ;-)
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lasparrot
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09/08/08 11:12am |
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RE: How Many nights or weekends............
Camping season is May thru to beginning of October for us. Last year (our first) we were out 60 nights (and we had a hobby farm at home with horses etc!). This year, no horses but not many more nights - 63 for this year (we have reservations till Canada's Thanksgiving. I can't wait till we are retired and can spend more time on the road!
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lasparrot
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08/21/08 11:09am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Scared dog
I would also make sure a bunch of my stuff was in the camper. Maybe a unwashed comforter over the sofa and bed. Throw mats from the house, pillows, dog beds, anything else that's from the house and smells like home. My guys went into the new camper sniffed around for a second, found their beds and relaxed! And they had never been anywhere. Also its important not to focus on the fear but make like its fun and normal. Good luck :-)
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lasparrot
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08/21/08 10:45am |
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RE: Where do you store your towels?
I use a pressure shower curtain bar across my tub near the ceiling and use hooks that I got from Ikea to hang up towels, and our "shower bags".
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lasparrot
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08/20/08 01:19pm |
Family Camping
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