Comments for Long-Dangerous Tails http://24kgsd.com/blog German Shepherd Dogs and their people. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:54:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on 10, 14, 19 by Carole http://24kgsd.com/blog/2012/02/03/10-14-19/comment-page-1/#comment-34825 Carole Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:54:57 +0000 http://24kgsd.com/blog/?p=28351#comment-34825 What a DOG!! What a DOG!!

]]> Comment on Teaching “Gentle Restraint” SAFELY for Bloat-Prone Breeds by Carole http://24kgsd.com/blog/2012/02/04/teaching-gentle-restraint-safely-for-bloat-prone-breeds/comment-page-1/#comment-34824 Carole Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:53:45 +0000 http://24kgsd.com/blog/?p=28372#comment-34824 Good job, you two! Jennie, I'm glad that you are asking questions! My motto for training has always been, "if it does not feel right for you or your dog, don't do it." I love Batman's expression in this series. Using this safe method of restraint is serving the same purpose as the cradling. He is relaxed and looking at you like you're off your rocker, but he is doing it. If Batman will calmly lie flat when you ask him then that is the perfect scenario. Good job, you two! Jennie, I’m glad that you are asking questions! My motto for training has always been, “if it does not feel right for you or your dog, don’t do it.”

I love Batman’s expression in this series. Using this safe method of restraint is serving the same purpose as the cradling. He is relaxed and looking at you like you’re off your rocker, but he is doing it. If Batman will calmly lie flat when you ask him then that is the perfect scenario.

]]> Comment on Teaching “Gentle Restraint” SAFELY for Bloat-Prone Breeds by Ann K. http://24kgsd.com/blog/2012/02/04/teaching-gentle-restraint-safely-for-bloat-prone-breeds/comment-page-1/#comment-34823 Ann K. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:16:47 +0000 http://24kgsd.com/blog/?p=28372#comment-34823 Thank you--I never thought about it that way, and I should have. Now I know why I have been doing a "settle" exercise with Raj lying beside me, sometimes flat on his side, but not upside down. If I ever teach a puppy class again, I have to remember this. Thank you–I never thought about it that way, and I should have. Now I know why I have been doing a “settle” exercise with Raj lying beside me, sometimes flat on his side, but not upside down. If I ever teach a puppy class again, I have to remember this.

]]> Comment on Teaching “Gentle Restraint” SAFELY for Bloat-Prone Breeds by Al & Karen http://24kgsd.com/blog/2012/02/04/teaching-gentle-restraint-safely-for-bloat-prone-breeds/comment-page-1/#comment-34822 Al & Karen Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:03:50 +0000 http://24kgsd.com/blog/?p=28372#comment-34822 This sure does need to be on the blog. Thank you!! Very good information to have for all of us. This sure does need to be on the blog. Thank you!! Very good information to have for all of us.

]]> Comment on Karen’s K-9 Kitchen – Liver Snaps by Beverly http://24kgsd.com/blog/2011/07/19/karens-k-9-kitchen-liver-snaps/comment-page-1/#comment-34821 Beverly Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:27:51 +0000 http://24kgsd.com/blog/?p=23109#comment-34821 Dutch LOVES these, Karen. I had made a massive double batch before he arrived, and we are now just finishing them. They have been the ultimate high value treat for training. I had made them in 1"x1" squares, and kept them in the freezer. I take out a handful at a time, warm them slightly in microwave to soften, and cut each square into four quarters (about the size of a cheerio). They are very dry and crunchy, so softening allows them to be cut without shattering. Nothing I've bought rivals them in appeal to both my dogs. There is no odor, and I keep the bits in my pockets all day. I use mostly brown rice flour. You are a GENIUS in the kitchen - thank you so much!!! Dutch LOVES these, Karen. I had made a massive double batch before he arrived, and we are now just finishing them. They have been the ultimate high value treat for training. I had made them in 1″x1″ squares, and kept them in the freezer. I take out a handful at a time, warm them slightly in microwave to soften, and cut each square into four quarters (about the size of a cheerio). They are very dry and crunchy, so softening allows them to be cut without shattering. Nothing I’ve bought rivals them in appeal to both my dogs. There is no odor, and I keep the bits in my pockets all day. I use mostly brown rice flour.

You are a GENIUS in the kitchen – thank you so much!!!

]]> Comment on 10, 14, 19 by Orly http://24kgsd.com/blog/2012/02/03/10-14-19/comment-page-1/#comment-34820 Orly Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:36:07 +0000 http://24kgsd.com/blog/?p=28351#comment-34820 Pam & Jerry, he is absolutely stunning! What a superb idea to take his picture at age intervals, at the same place. Like Jenny, I am also curious how heavy Axel is as he was the biggest one of the litter. U-Rock weighed an even 50lbs at 20-weeks, so he can forget about being picked up anymore.... LOL Pam & Jerry, he is absolutely stunning! What a superb idea to take his picture at age intervals, at the same place.

Like Jenny, I am also curious how heavy Axel is as he was the biggest one of the litter. U-Rock weighed an even 50lbs at 20-weeks, so he can forget about being picked up anymore…. LOL

]]> Comment on Vet’s and dog trainers. How do you pick the RIGHT one? by Bruce C http://24kgsd.com/blog/2012/02/03/vets-and-dog-trainers-how-do-you-pick-the-right-one/comment-page-1/#comment-34819 Bruce C Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:19:34 +0000 http://24kgsd.com/blog/?p=28367#comment-34819 Years ago we chose a vet that was convenient to our house. We had a couple of Dalmatians and one of them developed some severe allergies. The vet's "people" skills weren't that great and we found out about some questionable medical/business practices and then I followed my wife around to a couple of vets. The next vet seemed to practice human medicine vs. veterinary medicine with the associated costs and not much improvement. The 3rd vet we are sold on. My wife had taken her Dalmatian several times and we were linked up with them. My Dalmatian (healthy 7 y/o) developed a limp one day and I took him in thinking he had a sprain. The vet came back with a diagnosis of bone cancer. He sold me on their practice by the way he broke this unexpected and devastating news to me that day the way he explained our options, and provided care over the next 2 months. So my first visit he basically told me my dog terminally ill. He also was the vet who put him down when it was time. I was so impressed with his compassion and veterinary practice a made a donation to MSU Veterinary School in his name. That was about 10 years ago. We have had a great relationship with Drs. Dave and Karen Visser of Roseland Animal Hospital and Center for Animal Health. Cleanliness Am I treated as well as the pet. There's a great training video about customer service called "Its A Dog's World" comparing an vet visit of an owner and his dog and the owner's visit to the doctor for sprains. Believe me, this is why we don't need national health care. http://www.crmlearning.com/its-a-dogs-world Years ago we chose a vet that was convenient to our house. We had a couple of Dalmatians and one of them developed some severe allergies. The vet’s “people” skills weren’t that great and we found out about some questionable medical/business practices and then I followed my wife around to a couple of vets. The next vet seemed to practice human medicine vs. veterinary medicine with the associated costs and not much improvement. The 3rd vet we are sold on.

My wife had taken her Dalmatian several times and we were linked up with them. My Dalmatian (healthy 7 y/o) developed a limp one day and I took him in thinking he had a sprain. The vet came back with a diagnosis of bone cancer. He sold me on their practice by the way he broke this unexpected and devastating news to me that day the way he explained our options, and provided care over the next 2 months. So my first visit he basically told me my dog terminally ill. He also was the vet who put him down when it was time. I was so impressed with his compassion and veterinary practice a made a donation to MSU Veterinary School in his name. That was about 10 years ago. We have had a great relationship with Drs. Dave and Karen Visser of Roseland Animal Hospital and Center for Animal Health.

Cleanliness
Am I treated as well as the pet.

There’s a great training video about customer service called “Its A Dog’s World” comparing an vet visit of an owner and his dog and the owner’s visit to the doctor for sprains. Believe me, this is why we don’t need national health care. http://www.crmlearning.com/its-a-dogs-world

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