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They are both very adorable. Go see both puppies and spend time with both, play with them to see what their personalities are like. The one that is more interrested in you would probably be the best choice. Choose the one with the right personality that blends with yours. I wish you luck , this decision won't be easy because they are both are cute. Good Luck!!
i think the first one is cuter but you have to consider their personalities. good luck!
I would get them both but if i had to choose one i would go with the first one!( the yellow lab )
wow. this is hard. just know they will both be adopted into good families quickly because they are awfully cute. It isnt about my opinion. but i personally like the first one. Its really your choice and just know that they both will go to loving families. just choose which one you fall in love with more.
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this one its cute :)
I would have to have them both.
I like the little black lab. It all depends on the personality and what color you like but I like the black one.
OMG they are soo cute!
I think that the black one is the cutest
but you should be the one to chose
go for either one since it also depends on the personality
good luck
honey they are both so cute...have you done research on the breeds and figured out which is best for your lifestyle...if that doesn't help then I'd play with both and decide from which one is more playful...or something like that...you can't really just chose from a picture
Well, labradors have a great reputation for being great family pets. I see they are both females. Do you have any other pets at home? I would be inclined to choose the youngest of the two.
I like the black one. Her little eyes just look so sweet.
awww, they're both so cute. i personally would go with the first one just going on the looks of the puppy's. she looks like mine did when she was a puppy. i think that you should go see both and the one who has the personality that fits you best is the one you should get.
Friday, July 31, 2009
I have three dogs, 1 lab and giant monsters, they range from 1-7. Do you think I can get them to start?
Going to the bathroom in a seperated part of the yard, so they have more poop free playing area? I'm thinking of actually squaring of a part...anyone else ever do this? Now that the mastiffs are matureing i have elephant poop in my back yard.
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I started taking one dog to the area I wanted her to use %26 she taught the others. If you do that, hopefully they'll get the idea %26 make your life easier.
lol I have this problem with my 3 dogs, but I just make sure to get out there at least every 2 days and pick up the poop. Makes for a nicer yard and that way the dogs dont chance stepping in it and bringing it into the house.
A dog tries to go away from where he "lives" but if you have a smaller yard, they go where they have to. Even a very young pup will try to get away from where it "hangs out". You can buy a tank that you bury in your yard. Size according to your pet(s), You then scoop the droppings, open the top of the underground tank and drop it in there.there are enzyme tablets that dissolve the leftovers. Check at a pet store. It is well worth the price. Much healthier for your animals.The tank is buried deep enough so a lawn mower will go over it and not clip.Your dogs will be glad you did.
my dogs always naturally soil only one part of the yard... hmm,, i wouldn't know how to train it though..
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I started taking one dog to the area I wanted her to use %26 she taught the others. If you do that, hopefully they'll get the idea %26 make your life easier.
lol I have this problem with my 3 dogs, but I just make sure to get out there at least every 2 days and pick up the poop. Makes for a nicer yard and that way the dogs dont chance stepping in it and bringing it into the house.
A dog tries to go away from where he "lives" but if you have a smaller yard, they go where they have to. Even a very young pup will try to get away from where it "hangs out". You can buy a tank that you bury in your yard. Size according to your pet(s), You then scoop the droppings, open the top of the underground tank and drop it in there.there are enzyme tablets that dissolve the leftovers. Check at a pet store. It is well worth the price. Much healthier for your animals.The tank is buried deep enough so a lawn mower will go over it and not clip.Your dogs will be glad you did.
my dogs always naturally soil only one part of the yard... hmm,, i wouldn't know how to train it though..
I have this do and he ate this pebble, and he threw up the pebble but it was as big as a rock. I have a yorkie
the pebble was approximately pink and came from the fish tank.
about 1 cm
took him ten minutes to throw it up.
whats wrong with my dogs pebble? please help me...
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Yeah, you're really going to have to watch him. I would put him in a crate when you can't supervise him.
Don't let him eat pebbles it could tear his digestive tract.
Please restate the question so that it makes sense?
Your dog might need vitamin's or a different type of dog food , sometimes dogs they even eat there own poop when they need vitamin's they're not getting (rock's have minerals) .
about 1 cm
took him ten minutes to throw it up.
whats wrong with my dogs pebble? please help me...
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Yeah, you're really going to have to watch him. I would put him in a crate when you can't supervise him.
Don't let him eat pebbles it could tear his digestive tract.
Please restate the question so that it makes sense?
Your dog might need vitamin's or a different type of dog food , sometimes dogs they even eat there own poop when they need vitamin's they're not getting (rock's have minerals) .
I have the vet records, grocery receipts etc that show my boxer died of kidney failure and ate IAMS?
What is the best way to go after these bastards for killing my sons dog. She was nine and healthy but slowly started to decline. She was AKC etc. There must be a way to get retribution. If I went around killing pets, someone would be after me in a second. Anyone else in the same boat. I'm not a big lawsuit fan but watching mys sons dog fall on the kitchen floor and pee everywhere, druel etc. is gotta be worth something. Not to mention the 1K we spent on another boxer so the poor kid did not cry everynight. Cash would be nice but feeding one of the IAMS executives / laywers some poisionus AIMS product would be more than payback. I'm starting a website. mydogoniams.com it will be up in a few days. if you want to send in pics of your murdered pets and stories i'll be happy to post them. (no bullshit please) mumfrumson@yahoo.com.
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Keep in mind, that in the midst of the food recalls, it's not the individual brands to blame, it's the consumer which they purchased the contaminated ingredients from.
Sorry to hear about your loss, but keep in mind, that the 1K you spent on a new Boxer, is NOT a suitable argument, because that's your own decision to do.
Just call the company or mail them and tell them what happened. Then they will be aware of wat is happening and change the ingreedience.
I,d say maybe join a class action lawsuit.
http://www.bwclassaction.com/menu-foods.
Try googling "class action suits against IAMS" or something like that. If I lost my baby I would be mad too. Good luck.
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You should contact the company, but remain calm. Your more likely to get somwhere if your level headed and willing to work through the problem. You might also contact your vet and see what they say, who to contact, ect. I'm sure you can get some type of compensation for your loss.
Well, you can sue the dog food company, but consider this: the only ones who will benefit are the lawyers. It will take years (especially in the U.S.), you may have to pay the lawyer upfront, there might be a class action suite, %26 you won't get a new dog.
I totally understand how you feel, and I used to trust Iams before it got bought by Proctor %26 Gamble---but notice, many of the dog food companies are now owned by major international corporations.
I read something in the first weeks of the recalls that said animals show no affection so it would be hard to sue for them. While it might be hard to sue because a pet died - the person who made that statement is WRONG. My furbabies are very sensitive and loving to my husband and me and my parents.
I hope you're able to get some answers and some peace. What are you feeding your new boxer?
First you need to file a complaint with the FDA in your area:
To report adverse reactions or other problems with FDA-regulated products, contact the FDA district office consumer complaint coordinator for your geographic area. If you require the use of a Relay Service, please call the Federal Relay Services (1-800-877-8339). This is a toll free relay service to call Federal agencies from TTY devices.
Phone numbers by state:
Alabama--866-289-3399
Alaska--(425) 483-4949
Arizona--(949) 608-3530
Arkansas--(214) 253-5200, ext. 5233
California (Northern)--(510) 337-6741
California (Southern)--(949) 608-3530
Colorado--(303) 236-3044
Connecticut--(781) 596-7700
Delaware--(215) 597-9064
District of Columbia--(410) 779-5713
Florida -- (866) 337-6272
Georgia--(404) 253-1161
Hawaii--(510) 337-6741
Idaho--(425) 483-4949
Illinois--(312) 353-7840
Indiana--(313) 393-8100
Iowa--(913) 752-2440
Kansas--(913) 752-2440
Kentucky--(513) 679-2700, ext. 124
Louisiana--866-289-3399
Maine--(781) 596-7700
Maryland--(410) 779-5713
Massachusetts--(781) 596-7700
Michigan--(313) 393-8100
Minnesota--(612) 758-7221
Mississippi--866-289-3399
Missouri--(913) 752-2440
Montana--(425) 483-4949
Nebraska--(913) 752-2440
Nevada--(510) 337-6741
New Hampshire--(781) 596-7700
New Jersey-- (973) 331-4917
New Mexico--(303) 236-3044
New York -- (718) 340-7000 ext 5588
North Carolina--(404) 253-1161
North Dakota--(612) 758-7221
Ohio--(513) 679-2700, ext. 124
Oklahoma--(214) 253-5200, ext. 5233
Oregon--(425) 483-4949
Pennsylvania--(215) 597-9064
Rhode Island--(781) 596-7700
South Carolina--(404) 253-1161
South Dakota--(612) 758-7221
Tennessee-- 866-289-3399
Texas--(214) 253-5200 ext. 5233
Utah--(303) 236-3044
Vermont--(781) 596-7700
Virginia--(410) 779-5713
Washington--(425) 483-4949
West Virginia--(410) 779-5713
Wisconsin--(612) 758-7221
Wyoming--(303) 236-3044
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands--800-332-0127
Reporting a Problem
Some attorneys will claim that pets qualify as 'special property' listed at this web site just click on the name %26 you can get the phone number.http://dogsadversereactions.com/petfooda...
Good luck
Your best bet would be to join the class action lawsuit against Menufoods. Its highly unlikely that you will get any money for the new dog you bought as that was your personal choice.
Hopefully you are feeding your new dog a better dog food than IAMS.
Answers:
Keep in mind, that in the midst of the food recalls, it's not the individual brands to blame, it's the consumer which they purchased the contaminated ingredients from.
Sorry to hear about your loss, but keep in mind, that the 1K you spent on a new Boxer, is NOT a suitable argument, because that's your own decision to do.
Just call the company or mail them and tell them what happened. Then they will be aware of wat is happening and change the ingreedience.
I,d say maybe join a class action lawsuit.
http://www.bwclassaction.com/menu-foods.
Try googling "class action suits against IAMS" or something like that. If I lost my baby I would be mad too. Good luck.
mastiffs360.com
You should contact the company, but remain calm. Your more likely to get somwhere if your level headed and willing to work through the problem. You might also contact your vet and see what they say, who to contact, ect. I'm sure you can get some type of compensation for your loss.
Well, you can sue the dog food company, but consider this: the only ones who will benefit are the lawyers. It will take years (especially in the U.S.), you may have to pay the lawyer upfront, there might be a class action suite, %26 you won't get a new dog.
I totally understand how you feel, and I used to trust Iams before it got bought by Proctor %26 Gamble---but notice, many of the dog food companies are now owned by major international corporations.
I read something in the first weeks of the recalls that said animals show no affection so it would be hard to sue for them. While it might be hard to sue because a pet died - the person who made that statement is WRONG. My furbabies are very sensitive and loving to my husband and me and my parents.
I hope you're able to get some answers and some peace. What are you feeding your new boxer?
First you need to file a complaint with the FDA in your area:
To report adverse reactions or other problems with FDA-regulated products, contact the FDA district office consumer complaint coordinator for your geographic area. If you require the use of a Relay Service, please call the Federal Relay Services (1-800-877-8339). This is a toll free relay service to call Federal agencies from TTY devices.
Phone numbers by state:
Alabama--866-289-3399
Alaska--(425) 483-4949
Arizona--(949) 608-3530
Arkansas--(214) 253-5200, ext. 5233
California (Northern)--(510) 337-6741
California (Southern)--(949) 608-3530
Colorado--(303) 236-3044
Connecticut--(781) 596-7700
Delaware--(215) 597-9064
District of Columbia--(410) 779-5713
Florida -- (866) 337-6272
Georgia--(404) 253-1161
Hawaii--(510) 337-6741
Idaho--(425) 483-4949
Illinois--(312) 353-7840
Indiana--(313) 393-8100
Iowa--(913) 752-2440
Kansas--(913) 752-2440
Kentucky--(513) 679-2700, ext. 124
Louisiana--866-289-3399
Maine--(781) 596-7700
Maryland--(410) 779-5713
Massachusetts--(781) 596-7700
Michigan--(313) 393-8100
Minnesota--(612) 758-7221
Mississippi--866-289-3399
Missouri--(913) 752-2440
Montana--(425) 483-4949
Nebraska--(913) 752-2440
Nevada--(510) 337-6741
New Hampshire--(781) 596-7700
New Jersey-- (973) 331-4917
New Mexico--(303) 236-3044
New York -- (718) 340-7000 ext 5588
North Carolina--(404) 253-1161
North Dakota--(612) 758-7221
Ohio--(513) 679-2700, ext. 124
Oklahoma--(214) 253-5200, ext. 5233
Oregon--(425) 483-4949
Pennsylvania--(215) 597-9064
Rhode Island--(781) 596-7700
South Carolina--(404) 253-1161
South Dakota--(612) 758-7221
Tennessee-- 866-289-3399
Texas--(214) 253-5200 ext. 5233
Utah--(303) 236-3044
Vermont--(781) 596-7700
Virginia--(410) 779-5713
Washington--(425) 483-4949
West Virginia--(410) 779-5713
Wisconsin--(612) 758-7221
Wyoming--(303) 236-3044
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands--800-332-0127
Reporting a Problem
Some attorneys will claim that pets qualify as 'special property' listed at this web site just click on the name %26 you can get the phone number.http://dogsadversereactions.com/petfooda...
Good luck
Your best bet would be to join the class action lawsuit against Menufoods. Its highly unlikely that you will get any money for the new dog you bought as that was your personal choice.
Hopefully you are feeding your new dog a better dog food than IAMS.
I have the sweetest 1 year-old Bichon Frise, but she bites the groomer! Recent prob but getting worse. Advice?
I brush and comb her thoroughly every day at home because her coat is changing from a puppy to an adult coat, and she mats more easily. She was easy to groom as a puppy, but now she bites and growls at me and the groomer. She is especially aggressive when grooming her legs, as that is where the worst mats have been. The groomer is patient with her, so I know that there is no abuse or mistreatment. Her personality is still loving, playful, and fun in all other areas. I don't know if she'll "grow out" of this once her coat's changed and the frequent matting stops. I just don't want to do anything to make it worse! Thanks.
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Don't let her get matted and don't let her growl or bite you. If you allow it, then of course she'll be bad at the groomers.
I'd say cut her down if you can't keep her brushed til she's through the coat change, unless you plan to show.
Otherwise make sure you are her leader. Google Nothing In Life is Free for ways to gently put her in her place.
Muzzle her if you need to and use a dematting spray on the coat. Is she chewing her legs? Many Bichons are very prone to skin allergies and some just have to be kept short their whole lives.
My Bichon clients came in every 4-6 weeks. I use a Universal brush on them and a comb to check for matts. DO NOT pull on the matts with a comb (you probably know this already).
Start at the bottom of the legs and line brush each section.
There are ways to minimize any pulling. I don't just wildly brush up and down the leg. I do a section at a time if they are matted. A good dematt spray does help.
Also you can often blow some of the matts out even on a dry coat with a soaking of dematt spray.
When you blow dry her with cool air, check the skin for any redness.
I don't like to use muzzles, I tend to just slow down and try not to hurt the dog. If they are just anticipating or being brats then a muzzle and stay calm. Most of my Bichon clients were very good dogs. But many had bad allergies and I sent them to a Dermatology specialist.
Well summer is coming and maybe the groomer just needs to buzz those mats off instead of trying to comb/brush/pull them out? Sounds like even though the groomer is patient, the procedure HURTS. How much longer until you can get her the standard cut?
i would get the groomer to muzzle her, to prevent any biting. if they won't muzzle (some groomers don't) you'll have to learn to groom her yourself. don't let her have a chance to bite a groomer, they can sue! i didn't really think a groomer could sue for that, but they can!!
Let her know what she is doing is wrong, don't put up with it.
Keep a spray bottle handy. Fill it with plain water and give her a couple of squirts when she misbehaves and say NO! It won't hurt her, but sure annoys the hell out of her.
My father-in-law has to give his Maltese a sedative before he can go to the groomer, just waaayyy to much attitude for the clipper.
muzzle her. I have to do the same when we go to the vet. a muzzled dogs makes the trip a lot less stress full, you don't have to worry about her snipping
bring a muzzel to the groomers. and reward her when she is being good at the groomers. let the groomers feed her a little treat when she walks in so she will see what happens when she behaves.
its most likely that it hurts her when she is being brushed and having the mats taken out.if possible i would get her clipped so that there is no problem.if not than a muzzle wouldn't hurt...
I have a couple of suggestions. First let me say that I am a proffessional pet groomer. I went to schoold to be a proffessional. the one thibng we were taught was she should be brushed before being bathed. if not the mats just get tigheter when wet like wet shoe laces.
use a canditioner and dont laugh but this is what we were told in school, the best conditioner is Downy Fabric softner you put and inch in a gallon container and fill the rest with water.
i wuld not suggest muzzling as the bichon needs the face done and cant't be witha muzzle.
When you do her legs they should be done first. Start at the foot and work your way up. Don't forge they have three layers and it is the coat closest to the skin that falls out and get matted in the upper layers. Therefore brish in layers. if you have to do 1 leg and let her rest when she is behaiving give her praise when she isn't use a firm no.
Hopefully this will solve the problem if not a light sedative perscribed by your vet may be needed but that would be the last thing.
Good luck]]
if all else fails then yes shave her it might be better.
The white dogs are more sensitive and she just may be to sensitive to be brushed.
Some Bichons are like this. Especially the males. When we get near their legs and feet they get pretty upset. They do not bite though, we just keep talking to them and they do fine. We do have one female that is really scared of clippers . So we clip her by hand. Then she does fine.
When your pup starts getting her adult coat it is worse towards the back/ rear area where her guide hairs are coming in. It Will mat faster and easier then the rest of her coat. If your groomer is using a slicker brush, it may be scraping her skin. Try using a different brush. We use soft brushes and pin brushes ( wig brushes) they work the best for Bichons.
If your dog still is having trouble at the groomers. Take her to your vet, they do grooming there as well, they can give her a small sedative to calm her.
she is prolly at the stage where she is testing her limits..
she is being just like a child and she is seeing how far you and the groomer will let her go..
dont let her get away with being a bad pup, when she starts being agressive tell her no sharply and countinue doing your busniess.
let her know when she is being a good girl during the grooming process.
if the matting on the legs in in the inside of her leg try having the groomer cut that part shorter so it wont mat up so bad.
Answers:
Don't let her get matted and don't let her growl or bite you. If you allow it, then of course she'll be bad at the groomers.
I'd say cut her down if you can't keep her brushed til she's through the coat change, unless you plan to show.
Otherwise make sure you are her leader. Google Nothing In Life is Free for ways to gently put her in her place.
Muzzle her if you need to and use a dematting spray on the coat. Is she chewing her legs? Many Bichons are very prone to skin allergies and some just have to be kept short their whole lives.
My Bichon clients came in every 4-6 weeks. I use a Universal brush on them and a comb to check for matts. DO NOT pull on the matts with a comb (you probably know this already).
Start at the bottom of the legs and line brush each section.
There are ways to minimize any pulling. I don't just wildly brush up and down the leg. I do a section at a time if they are matted. A good dematt spray does help.
Also you can often blow some of the matts out even on a dry coat with a soaking of dematt spray.
When you blow dry her with cool air, check the skin for any redness.
I don't like to use muzzles, I tend to just slow down and try not to hurt the dog. If they are just anticipating or being brats then a muzzle and stay calm. Most of my Bichon clients were very good dogs. But many had bad allergies and I sent them to a Dermatology specialist.
Well summer is coming and maybe the groomer just needs to buzz those mats off instead of trying to comb/brush/pull them out? Sounds like even though the groomer is patient, the procedure HURTS. How much longer until you can get her the standard cut?
i would get the groomer to muzzle her, to prevent any biting. if they won't muzzle (some groomers don't) you'll have to learn to groom her yourself. don't let her have a chance to bite a groomer, they can sue! i didn't really think a groomer could sue for that, but they can!!
Let her know what she is doing is wrong, don't put up with it.
Keep a spray bottle handy. Fill it with plain water and give her a couple of squirts when she misbehaves and say NO! It won't hurt her, but sure annoys the hell out of her.
My father-in-law has to give his Maltese a sedative before he can go to the groomer, just waaayyy to much attitude for the clipper.
muzzle her. I have to do the same when we go to the vet. a muzzled dogs makes the trip a lot less stress full, you don't have to worry about her snipping
bring a muzzel to the groomers. and reward her when she is being good at the groomers. let the groomers feed her a little treat when she walks in so she will see what happens when she behaves.
its most likely that it hurts her when she is being brushed and having the mats taken out.if possible i would get her clipped so that there is no problem.if not than a muzzle wouldn't hurt...
I have a couple of suggestions. First let me say that I am a proffessional pet groomer. I went to schoold to be a proffessional. the one thibng we were taught was she should be brushed before being bathed. if not the mats just get tigheter when wet like wet shoe laces.
use a canditioner and dont laugh but this is what we were told in school, the best conditioner is Downy Fabric softner you put and inch in a gallon container and fill the rest with water.
i wuld not suggest muzzling as the bichon needs the face done and cant't be witha muzzle.
When you do her legs they should be done first. Start at the foot and work your way up. Don't forge they have three layers and it is the coat closest to the skin that falls out and get matted in the upper layers. Therefore brish in layers. if you have to do 1 leg and let her rest when she is behaiving give her praise when she isn't use a firm no.
Hopefully this will solve the problem if not a light sedative perscribed by your vet may be needed but that would be the last thing.
Good luck]]
if all else fails then yes shave her it might be better.
The white dogs are more sensitive and she just may be to sensitive to be brushed.
Some Bichons are like this. Especially the males. When we get near their legs and feet they get pretty upset. They do not bite though, we just keep talking to them and they do fine. We do have one female that is really scared of clippers . So we clip her by hand. Then she does fine.
When your pup starts getting her adult coat it is worse towards the back/ rear area where her guide hairs are coming in. It Will mat faster and easier then the rest of her coat. If your groomer is using a slicker brush, it may be scraping her skin. Try using a different brush. We use soft brushes and pin brushes ( wig brushes) they work the best for Bichons.
If your dog still is having trouble at the groomers. Take her to your vet, they do grooming there as well, they can give her a small sedative to calm her.
she is prolly at the stage where she is testing her limits..
she is being just like a child and she is seeing how far you and the groomer will let her go..
dont let her get away with being a bad pup, when she starts being agressive tell her no sharply and countinue doing your busniess.
let her know when she is being a good girl during the grooming process.
if the matting on the legs in in the inside of her leg try having the groomer cut that part shorter so it wont mat up so bad.
I have right now 8 week old poodles and what shots are needed so i can start potty training outdoors?
Answers:
I would make an appointment with your vet. Get the pups checked for internal parasites also. A pup without worms is a lot easier to housebreak.
They need their first puppy shot, but it's a series of shots. They are not safe with just one shot. Your vet will tell you all you need to know. Good luck with them;^)
You need to get them the distemper/parvo/hepatitus %26 get them started on heartworm preventative. It's one shot then the vet will set you up for the next set. You'll also want to check with your vet if they need to be dewormed. My toy poodles didn't need it but some do.
Enjoy them babies!
At 8 weeks old they need their first DHLPP shot (series of 3 given 3 weeks apart) and they will also need to be wormed since all puppies are born with worms. at 4-6 months of age they will need a rabies shot. Then they will need their shots only once a year.
My clinic goes by the following vaccination schedule:
8 wks old: 1st DHPP with Corona (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus) %26 fecal analysis
10 wks old: Bordetella (kennel cough) %26 Lymes #1 (both are optional vaccinations. But if you plan on boarding, grooming or taking your pup to obedience class you MUST have the Bordetella vaccine)
12 wks old: 2nd DHPP
14 wks old: 2nd Lyme vaccination if series was started at 10 wks)
16 wks old: 3rd DHPP and Rabies Vaccination
I have recently taken in a 5 yr. old male Golden Retriever. I need some (alot of) advice.?
I have never been a "dog fan". However, from the first time I met him, it was like there was a special bond there. I am having trouble getting over being a little skiddish of him due to his size and his odor, which is the main reason for this question. His odor is so strong that even after a bath he smells horrible. Not having a dog before, I am not sure if this is the typical "dog smell" or something more. (I hope this is not want dog owners smell every day.) Also, he has never been neutered, I am planning on taking him to have this done. Is there any reason why I would not want to do this? I will greatly appreciate any feedback to help us out!
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HI! No you should have him nutered. It is the best gift you can give you golden. The smell could be and ear infection or even his anal glands that need to be expressed. Goldens have a double coat so when you shampoo him the most inportant thing to do is to make sure you rince him very, very well. Shampoo will tend to stay in the coat and if it is not all taken out it will irritate the skin and cause skin issues. I recomend a good Oatmeal Shampoo and conditioner. then rince, rince, and brush him and get him really dried well.
Also it may be the food they have been feeding him too. If you can get him on a high quality food like Canidae all life stages. My Goldens love it and are doing very well on it.
Your golden boy is still young and he has many years ahead of him so if your do thing right he will be the best dog you will ever have.
Good luck with your new Golden!
Getting him neutered will solve a lot of problems and will calm him down. He could have an ear infection that is causing him to smell horrible so make sure the vet checks on that. All dogs have "doggie odor" some are just more stinky than others.
You might want to take him to the groomers, they can make any dog smell wonderful. Don't be skiddish, you're the boss.
I support the neutering, nothing bad can come of it. He won't try getting out of the yard if there is a female in heat, there won't be any unsuspected litters from the dog down the street, I find they are better tempered after!... go for it!
Definately nueter the dog. And while you are at the vet, have them do a full check up. Bad odors can be related to health or the dog eating a poor quality food.
pet shop has a lot of ideas and they would share them with you.
I grew up with a Golden Retriever. She lived to be 14 y/o and then we had to put her down. They are one of the best dogs that you could possibly own.
The only reason you wouldn't get him neutered is if you were planning on breeding him. But if not, then I say go ahead. It does calm them down and you won't have any neighbors knocking at your door.
As far as the smell, dogs smell. But if the odor is too much to handle, even after a few baths, I would take him to the groomers and have him bathed and given a haircut. Their fur is so thick that smells get trapped deep. Also make sure you clean out his ears and brush his teeth. They sell doggie toothbrushes and toothpaste at the pet store.
Once the smell goes away, you will be very happy with your new best friend. Just remember that you are the "pack leader" and he needs to obey you. They are very smart dogs and can be taught very may tricks. Have fun with him. If you run into trouble with training, you should look up Cesar Milan (The Dog Whisperer) He's awesome!
Good luck, and remember... have fun!
It could be his Anal glands they at times will make a dog smell real bad. When the glands become impacted, a veterinarian, groomer, or the pet's owner must clean them out, or 'express' them. I would not do it myself I take mine to the Vet.This empties the glands of all material. It is done by applying pressure with the finger, start below the gland and then pushing upwards. In some dogs, this needs to be done every week or two.
Impacted glands do not affect the overall health of the pet. The problem is that pets may injure the anal area when scooting across the ground, or discharge the secretion on the carpet or floor. And this material has a terrible odor. I would have him checked for this just to make sure. As far has having him neutered that is a good idea after that he will not mark is area anymore %26 that will also reduce smell.
There are three significant causes of odors in dogs.
One is not being neutered - that can cause a strong musky scent which is very resistant to cleaning and will soon infect all your belongings as well as the dog. So you're on the right track getting this done right away. By the way, it can take several weeks after surgery for the testosterone to work its way out of their system so be patient (ask your vet).
The second cause of strong odors is anal glands. Unlike humans, dogs have sets of anal glands by their rectum that can get clogged, and when they do WOO-EEE do they stink and really strongly. They can "squirt" it out accidentally whenever they get excited also. It's like an extremely concentrated form of stink. Some dogs need their glands cleaned out ("expressed") every so often (maybe once a month). Others would be fine for several months if you keep him clean, and others never need it. Since he's going to be under anesthesia anyway for the surgery, just ask them to do his glands at the same time. For the future, it's usually a 10 minute/10 dollar job for any vet. By the way, if he starts "walking" along with his butt on the floor, that can be a sign his glands are bothering him.
The third cause is any type of infection, and for that you need to check with your vet. Common causes are ears and teeth, but get a professional opinion.
Normally dogs should not have much of an odor - they'll still smell a little like dogs and not daisies, but "odor" won't be the word that springs to mind. Good luck!
it maybe that you have not fully dried all the wet fur. try taking him to the groomer. see if there is a difference.
i have a dog, he has short hair and i give him a bath every 2 weeks since he gets a little gamey.
i've heard that certain types of food can cause orders just like in humans. did you try giving him like lamb and rice based dry food?
dont be skiddish around your puppy. you made a great choice and he'll help you get through any issues. they are sooo gentle.
as for the neuter thing, it all depends:
do you plan on breeding him? If so, do you have a back up for unwanted pregnancy he may cause?
if not, then what's the point of having accidents?
I just recently adopted a 6 year old golden retriever whose previous owners were divorcing. this is our second adoption. Do get him neutered as it will definitely calm him down. I fully agree with others when they say to get his checked. Due to the floppy ears air does not in to them to dry them out. Ear infections are not pleasant for them. Once you find out what may be causing the smell, what you may consider is getting him groomed every 6-8 weeks as the groomer can also check ears, etc. The breed is a very social breed. They would lick you to death if you let them. very affectionate. The golden we adopted was fostered with 5 other dogs so when I walk mine, he is oblivious to ther dogs. Enjoy the breed. there love is unconditional.
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HI! No you should have him nutered. It is the best gift you can give you golden. The smell could be and ear infection or even his anal glands that need to be expressed. Goldens have a double coat so when you shampoo him the most inportant thing to do is to make sure you rince him very, very well. Shampoo will tend to stay in the coat and if it is not all taken out it will irritate the skin and cause skin issues. I recomend a good Oatmeal Shampoo and conditioner. then rince, rince, and brush him and get him really dried well.
Also it may be the food they have been feeding him too. If you can get him on a high quality food like Canidae all life stages. My Goldens love it and are doing very well on it.
Your golden boy is still young and he has many years ahead of him so if your do thing right he will be the best dog you will ever have.
Good luck with your new Golden!
Getting him neutered will solve a lot of problems and will calm him down. He could have an ear infection that is causing him to smell horrible so make sure the vet checks on that. All dogs have "doggie odor" some are just more stinky than others.
You might want to take him to the groomers, they can make any dog smell wonderful. Don't be skiddish, you're the boss.
I support the neutering, nothing bad can come of it. He won't try getting out of the yard if there is a female in heat, there won't be any unsuspected litters from the dog down the street, I find they are better tempered after!... go for it!
Definately nueter the dog. And while you are at the vet, have them do a full check up. Bad odors can be related to health or the dog eating a poor quality food.
pet shop has a lot of ideas and they would share them with you.
I grew up with a Golden Retriever. She lived to be 14 y/o and then we had to put her down. They are one of the best dogs that you could possibly own.
The only reason you wouldn't get him neutered is if you were planning on breeding him. But if not, then I say go ahead. It does calm them down and you won't have any neighbors knocking at your door.
As far as the smell, dogs smell. But if the odor is too much to handle, even after a few baths, I would take him to the groomers and have him bathed and given a haircut. Their fur is so thick that smells get trapped deep. Also make sure you clean out his ears and brush his teeth. They sell doggie toothbrushes and toothpaste at the pet store.
Once the smell goes away, you will be very happy with your new best friend. Just remember that you are the "pack leader" and he needs to obey you. They are very smart dogs and can be taught very may tricks. Have fun with him. If you run into trouble with training, you should look up Cesar Milan (The Dog Whisperer) He's awesome!
Good luck, and remember... have fun!
It could be his Anal glands they at times will make a dog smell real bad. When the glands become impacted, a veterinarian, groomer, or the pet's owner must clean them out, or 'express' them. I would not do it myself I take mine to the Vet.This empties the glands of all material. It is done by applying pressure with the finger, start below the gland and then pushing upwards. In some dogs, this needs to be done every week or two.
Impacted glands do not affect the overall health of the pet. The problem is that pets may injure the anal area when scooting across the ground, or discharge the secretion on the carpet or floor. And this material has a terrible odor. I would have him checked for this just to make sure. As far has having him neutered that is a good idea after that he will not mark is area anymore %26 that will also reduce smell.
There are three significant causes of odors in dogs.
One is not being neutered - that can cause a strong musky scent which is very resistant to cleaning and will soon infect all your belongings as well as the dog. So you're on the right track getting this done right away. By the way, it can take several weeks after surgery for the testosterone to work its way out of their system so be patient (ask your vet).
The second cause of strong odors is anal glands. Unlike humans, dogs have sets of anal glands by their rectum that can get clogged, and when they do WOO-EEE do they stink and really strongly. They can "squirt" it out accidentally whenever they get excited also. It's like an extremely concentrated form of stink. Some dogs need their glands cleaned out ("expressed") every so often (maybe once a month). Others would be fine for several months if you keep him clean, and others never need it. Since he's going to be under anesthesia anyway for the surgery, just ask them to do his glands at the same time. For the future, it's usually a 10 minute/10 dollar job for any vet. By the way, if he starts "walking" along with his butt on the floor, that can be a sign his glands are bothering him.
The third cause is any type of infection, and for that you need to check with your vet. Common causes are ears and teeth, but get a professional opinion.
Normally dogs should not have much of an odor - they'll still smell a little like dogs and not daisies, but "odor" won't be the word that springs to mind. Good luck!
it maybe that you have not fully dried all the wet fur. try taking him to the groomer. see if there is a difference.
i have a dog, he has short hair and i give him a bath every 2 weeks since he gets a little gamey.
i've heard that certain types of food can cause orders just like in humans. did you try giving him like lamb and rice based dry food?
dont be skiddish around your puppy. you made a great choice and he'll help you get through any issues. they are sooo gentle.
as for the neuter thing, it all depends:
do you plan on breeding him? If so, do you have a back up for unwanted pregnancy he may cause?
if not, then what's the point of having accidents?
I just recently adopted a 6 year old golden retriever whose previous owners were divorcing. this is our second adoption. Do get him neutered as it will definitely calm him down. I fully agree with others when they say to get his checked. Due to the floppy ears air does not in to them to dry them out. Ear infections are not pleasant for them. Once you find out what may be causing the smell, what you may consider is getting him groomed every 6-8 weeks as the groomer can also check ears, etc. The breed is a very social breed. They would lick you to death if you let them. very affectionate. The golden we adopted was fostered with 5 other dogs so when I walk mine, he is oblivious to ther dogs. Enjoy the breed. there love is unconditional.
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