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MikeB

I think I would do a 180 on your training techniques. The "re-set button needs to be on YOUR training skills. Your whole family needs some professional obedience training instruction. OMG... This is a 5 month old high energy, smart pup that needs training using positive skills that work. You must un...

MikeB

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MikeB

AG74, I also agree over feeding is the #1 cause of loose stools. Next would be ingredients in the food and percentage of fat. The first question is.... exactly how much food per meal are you feeding your dog? You must measure using a measuring cup used for cooking. I resently was consulting with a n...

MikeB

I agree with Sharon 100%. Did that with my daughter when she was young. Looking out the side window only was a problem. I would search YOUTUBE.com for videos on techniques for dealing with car sick pups. If you take it slowly I believe you can make car/truck travel much better. I wouldn't be in to m...

MikeB

Something in your follow-up post struck me.... he drank water when you got to work. What kind of bowl do you use there and maybe it's the water? Just a thought.

MikeB

I fed Eagle Pack (blue bag) years ago around 1994 before Canidae came out. Feed store in town had a good price at the time. Ever since Canidae came on the scene I have fed the 4 meat protein 24/14 ALS formula to all the dogs in my care. Don't have the ranch and kennel anymore but still feed Canidae ...

MikeB

Bill,

How is your dog's coat & weight on Eagle Pack Performance. Any GAS or loose stools?

MikeB

I would stop doing what your doing, it isn't working. Your dog is NOT food aggressive, it just eats fast. It could be from something in her early life that may have taught her to eat fast. You would have to talk to the original breeder to see what they know. Most Labs do the same thing. If she is no...

MikeB

I would be checking her ears. Infection or something in her ear could be the problem.

MikeB

No matter what kind of container you choose I would recommend you keep the food in the bag it come in. Just in case something happens with the food, you can return it and get a full refund or you can contact the manufacture and give them manufacturing information on the bag. I also tape the receipt ...

MikeB

Annamaet Impact Supplement is excellent too. You will be able to cut the food amount down too. IMPACT Impact is a powdered, high-energy nutritional supplement for dogs. Why you should use Impact Concentrated Nutrition Impact is a high-energy nutritional supplement that has many applications from use...

MikeB

Give the Eagle Power Pack a change for a couple of months. I think you will like the results. The only thing I would add to any brand of dog food is PROZYME digestive enzymes. Only 1/4 tsp per cup of food in each meal. Extremely price effective for the results you will see in about 30 days or so. ht...

MikeB

Here is my recommendation. Animal Natrurals make Joint Strong.

Check it out at... http://www.k9power.com/k9-joint-strong.html

Excellent product.

MikeB

The Redmills Tracker formula doesn't look to have the high protein/fat needed for working Beagles. I would use one of the other formulas. Here is their site.

http://www.redmills.ie/ie/greyhound/products/

MikeB

The official name to stool eating is called coprophagia. There is lots of info on the web if you do a search.

In many cases it is a lack of digestive enzymes in the gut. I have found that PROZYMES works well. http://www.prozymeproducts.com/

MikeB

Superkfx, Since your not going to hunt with your dog... Are you looking to have an obedient pet that you can play fetch with? I would recommend you enroll your pup in a public obedience training program at a local park. You will learn how to teach your pup to heel, sit, stay, lie down, come when cal...

MikeB

Bill,

At that age (18 months) you probably won't notice any change. Let us know if you do.

MikeB

Dakota Swede, What brand and formula of food have you been feeding your pup? I believe nutrition is key in growing large breed dogs slowly with lower protein/fat foods for at least the first year. Pano mostly effects male dogs as most grow larger than bitches but have seen it bitches too. Pain in on...

MikeB

I would switch to Diamond Naturals Chicken Rice formula for your pup. Much easier on the digestive system.

MikeB

Watch her water intake before you need to crate her and I would take her out and give her a chance to pee before you crate her.

also... Teaching pups to potty on command is a really nice tool when needed, especially when traveling.

MikeB

I would feed the Diamond Naturals Chicken/Rice formula. It is higher protein/fat than the Large Breed foods. It is a chicken based food so your pup should like it much better. Give it a try and see. Put the food down for 15 minutes. If he eats it all great, if not take away till the next feeding. Te...

MikeB

If you search google.com you can look up "brake-fast". Those are the bowls made for fast eaters. I think it was a reaction to the shots he got. I never mix anything with Rabies. The 7:1 yearly vaccine is bad enough for some dogs. Just something to remember. How old is he? What brand / formula are yo...

MikeB

How long have you had your pup? What exactly do you feed him, brand and formula? How much at each meal are you feeding? Do you measure using a real measuring cup? If he has a sensitive stomach anything strange he eats could cause him to throw up. You have to watch pups like you would a baby. Out of ...

MikeB

I built the same kind of kennel set up years ago in a garage, and my dogs chewed up the vinyl door flap too. Dogs get bored and some need to chew to releave stress of being lonely. I would use the BIG Black KONG chew toys stuffed really well. See the Kong company site for more details. Also RAW beef...

MikeB

FYI.... Premium Edge has been out for many years by Diamond. I used to feed it in the early 90's. Excellent food.

MikeB

TAKE IT BACK!!! GET A REFUND.

MikeB

Buy a food that is always available in your feed store. The Diamond Naturals is excellent so is Native. Pro Plan works well for a lot of the folks here and you can save the weight circles on the bag for discount coupons from Pro Plan. I am a believer in growing pups slower by feeding a high quality ...

MikeB

Are the pads of his feet cracked?

Are the "hot spots" on the top of his feet? Does he lick them?

Hot spots are usually an allergy reaction. What exactly do you feed him?

MikeB

PetsMart carries it too. Maybe a little less money than Petco. You probably won't have to special order it.

MikeB

What about Diamond Premium 26/18. It is chicken by products, corn, wheat. Much like the Loyal Active. I think Diamond is available in many more feed and private pet stores around the country.

MikeB

Never used Sarah's Blend BUT--- I highly recommend Animal Naturals K9 Joint Strong.

Best supplier & price is - - K9power.com

http://www.k9power.com/k9-joint-strong.html

MikeB

Just curious.... what better foods are their at the feed store or in town.

MikeB

Not knowing how old your daughter is... here is a great puppy book & DVD combo to start with. You can get to all the gun dog stuff later. For now you need some solid puppy and these 2 trainers are the best there is. "My Smart Puppy" Book and DVD combo. http://products.royalcanin.us/products/dog-food...

MikeB

TXGSP,

Is this for food the vet recommended... http://products.royalcanin.us/products/ ... Animal=Dog

MikeB

I think this is more a scheduling problem than anything else. You and your roommate need to get on a better schedule for letting him out and his water breaks along with food. He can't tank up of water and the be put back into his crate. The size of the crate is not an issue. I have always raised my ...

MikeB

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MikeB

I guess you could teach him to potty on command, where YOU want him to go and then he can potty before he goes to the dog park. BUT... YES this is pretty normal for many male dogs. When I taught obedience classes I had a client with a male Basenji that would poop every time he came to class.

MikeB

txgsp,
The question is how much are you feeding the dog per day?

With the new Blue Buffalo food are you portion feeding or free feeding?

MikeB

How old is your pup? Depending on the pups age, size and breed I use a med 2.5mm prong collar. A professional trainer should fit it to your dog and show you how to use it properly. A Gentle Leader or Halti head halter will work too on young dogs. I have used them all over 30 years of teaching obedie...

MikeB

You do know his humping is not sexual but dominance over other dogs. I am sure the females dogs that attend are spayed as most pet dogs are. The E-collar should work well to correct him.

MikeB

What food / formula are you feeding your pup?

MikeB

Looks like Kirkland has changed their formula if that is the adult Chicken/Rice formula. 3-4 years ago it was almost identical to the Diamond Naturals 26/16.

MikeB

The Costco Kirkland Puppy (yellow bag) 20#'s about $14 is the same formula as Diamond Naturals puppy. The Kirkland Adult Chicken Rice is less money than the Diamond Naturals Chicken Rice too. Same formula.

MikeB

Actualy, depending on the dog... your green ability and your 1 yr. old dog may be a good match. At that age labs are pretty forgiving. You should do well if you follow a program. Get Evan's SmartWorks system DVD's and your on your way.

MikeB

I would stop wasting your money on this dog. This dog will never be the hunting dog you want or need. If it was me.... I would cut my loss and find this dog a good family home with kids and then find youself a pup from proper breeding for your needs and start again.

MikeB

Proudag08. What brand was that adult food. You didn't say. Did the breeder tell you? If it is something you can get in your local area I would stay with it. Your pup doesn't need high protein/fat puppy food so just stick with the adult food. In my opinion adult foods that are using Chicken "Meal" or...

MikeB

Proudag08,

What does the breeder recommend? What were the pups weaned onto for puppy food? I would stick with that brand/formula for a while untill you change to a different brand or formula. I prefer Canidae All Life Stage through the growth period. I also use PROZYME supplement.

MikeB

I have been using this product for many many years. It works very well. ODOR MUTE is a powder you mix with water. It's enzymes work on the urine smell. Very economical to use. Here is just one of many places to purchase. http://www.gundogsupply.com/click-for-odor-mute.html?type=exact&engine=GAW&gcli...

MikeB

First I have a question.... What is Diamond Sporting Dog food? To answer your question, feeding your dog just dry food is just fine. Many old time breeders use canned food to get dogs to eat the food more quickly. I believe long ago adding cottage cheese may have been to increase the calcum level an...

MikeB

I think this is a better way to go with your Dogs and Horse too. Prozyme - http://www.prozymeproducts.com

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