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July 6, 2021
Do you have any videos on how to teach a dog to let go of a toy?
Do you have any videos to teach the "out" or "give" command?
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January 8, 2018
Do you have any articles or books to suggest on dog-on-dog aggression to read for possible solutions?
Cindy, I have several beagles that I hunt with, and two red heelers for working with our cows. One of the red heelers, a female, cannot be around the beagles without trying to kill them. We have to keep them separated all the time. The dog is very loving and usually obeys but not when it comes to the beagles, she hates them.
Do you have any articles or books to suggest on reading for possible solutions? If not, then I will have to rehome her, and she is good with working with the cattl...
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July 15, 2014
I'm having some issues using the food delivery device in nosework. What would you suggest?
I have purchased the "The Foundation of Nosework with Andrew Ramsey DVD" and have been working my 5 month Malinois on it for a few weeks now. He has been doing great on the first few steps.
1.Using 3 drawers open using nose to find food.
2.Then using the second step of letting him self reward after the drawers are closed and the scent has been added. *Note: He will quickly find the target drawer and begin to scratch, usually only one time then I pop it open for him to self reward.
*no...
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November 4, 2013
I just got a fur saver from your store. The end rings are the same size, how do I put one end ring inside the other to make a loop?
I just got a fur saver from your store. The end rings are the same size, how do I put one end ring inside the other to make a loop?
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November 1, 2013
What are some suitable, stimulating toys to leave with my puppy?
Hi, I've just brought my 8 week old GSD home. He will be left alone for 4 hours each day. Just wanted advice on suitable, stimulating toys. I have stocked up on chews, etc. Thanx
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September 24, 2013
Your electric collar training methods worked great for me!
Hi Cindy and Ed.?I have approximately 6 or 7 of your DVDs and two of them are on remote collar training. I couldn't be happier with the knowledge and information you have given me via your DVDs. I have 3 rescue dogs that had some serious "barrier frustration" issues with fences. First and foremost: my dogs are exercised daily, have good obedience and live with in routine. However, they would get so worked up w/?various dogs on the?opposite?side of?the fence that they would often demonstrate r...
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June 26, 2013
What is the best Honest Kitchen food for a pregnant/lactating dog?
Hello,
I am having trouble figuring out which honest kitchen product would be best for a pregnant/lactating bitch. Right now we feed pure raw, but would like to add in honest kitchen to up the carbohydrate content. Thanks in advance.
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May 31, 2013
Can I sniffer train my own dog? If so, can my husband's cousin, who is a County Officer, use her as needed? What do I need to do to accomplish this?
I am adamant about not having drugs near me and would like to sniffer train my dog. My husband's cousin is a County Officer. Our county does not have the money for police K9s and this cousin really wants one. 1st, can I legally train my dog and 2nd, can the cousin use her if need be if I keep complete records of her training? What do I need to do to accomplish this?
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December 13, 2012
How would you position a dog with only one leg for xrays?
I am an x-ray tech and my dog is an 11 year old pit/hound which is missing her back left leg since age 1. She fell from a walking position and has not been able to walk since for the last 36 hours. I want to take her to the x-ray school I attended and take hip views. My question is, is there any special positioning to concider for her as she only has the one leg. The left leg is amputated flush with the under belly. Any help would b greatly apprieciated.
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November 28, 2012
Do you have or know of a product to bring back the brown color on your leather collars?
My wife and I bought a 1" dog collar from you. Love them. My dog, Bodhi, has scratched the surface of his sister's while playing. No indentations only the color slightly removed. Do you have or know of a product to bring back the brown color?
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March 28, 2012
How much vigorous physical activity is ok for my dog?
Hi,
I saw the video on Facebook "Rush and Cindy on a Bike." I like taking my 21 month old GSD Mac with me when I go for runs, and I thought I'd get your opinion and advice, if possible, on how much vigorous physical activity is OK for him.
I started taking him out in April when he was about 15 months old, and I really love going for runs with him. We start off slow, maintain a fast jog for the most part and always do a cool down walk before we go back inside the house.
So in the begi...
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March 16, 2012
My 13 year old dog is allergic or doesn't like many foods. Can you recommend the supplements he will need that he won't get from his raw food?
I have a 13-year-old, healthy, Pekingese who has been on the Nature's Variety raw food for 90 days or so before he refused to eat it. He is an incredibly fussy eater (except for any junk food he gets a hold of, i.e. hamburger, sausage patties, treats etc.). Up to today, he has refused to eat anything for almost 4 days. Today, I brought home freshly ground raw food from a local natural pet food store and he ate it. The mixture he likes is the ground turkey backs with added veggies (75% meat/25...
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March 8, 2012
If the Everlasting Treats happen to be swallowed without much chewing, will they digest soon enough to not harm the dog?
Hi Cindy - we have Greater Swiss Mountain dogs. They eat everything in sight and anything they chance to find. Size doesn't seem to matter, it all goes down. My question is, if these treats happen to be swallowed without much chewing will they digest soon enough to not harm the dog. Our girls are on raw diet and we have to be watchful that they chew, chew, chew before swallow. Recently one of them threw up a complete chicken thigh. It is very troubling. I am always on the lookout for treats, ...
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March 1, 2012
I'm using your bottle feeding recipe. At first I used fresh goats milk, but am now using milk replacer powder. The puppies seem to not like the formula now. What should I do?
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I have 2 orphaned Rottweiler puppies that were born to a 2-year-old mother that refused to care for her puppies. They are my friend's puppies. She's not able to care for them with her work schedule, so I'm helping her out with caring for them. It's what I love to do... I just love my puppies. I raise Golden Retriever pups but have never had an issue with my mother refusing her babies as these two have been by their mother.
Anyways, when I got the puppies, the first thing I di...
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February 29, 2012
Just wanted to send you a quick update on my dogs health, since I last wrote to you several years ago.
Dear Ed & Cindy,
Just wanted to send you a quick update on my dogs health, since I last wrote to you several years ago. You were kind enough to post our story on your website, as we had many concerns regarding vaccinations and kibble food allergies. I am pleased to say that Zena, now 8 years old, is still thriving on raw diet and that we know longer vaccinate or chemical treat her in any way. We have found a wonderful holistic vet who not only supports our raw feeding methods but also insi...
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February 29, 2012
Recently my dog started eating other dog's or cat's poop, he has never done this before. Do you think it's related to raw food?
Hi,
I have been feeding my 11 year old German Shepard raw food for about a year and a half. He is doing great on it. Recently he started eating other dog's or cat's poop, he has never done this before. Do you think it's related to raw food? I also give him veg. and vitamins with his food. He gets one and a half pounds of raw chicken a day.
Thank You,
Russ
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February 29, 2012
We have two German Shepherds & switched to raw about a week & a half ago. Initially they were in heaven, but now they have both had the runs on & off since we started. Should I add to, drop something?
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We have two German Shepherds & switched to raw about a week & a half ago. Initially they were in heaven, now the female has gotten picky. She did not eat supper well last nite & no breakfast today. The male is starting to follow her. He did not eat breakfast. They have both had the runs on & off since we started. Not ploppy, but coming out stream like & lord, really stinky!!! I realize if a dog has the runs, that kinda affects their appetite. Since they're kinda big dogs, being shep...
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February 27, 2012
How do we handle our pup in the ExPen when we aren't training and she is crying and jumping to get out? Also, we have to go back to work soon, what's your recommendation on how to leave her?
Hello, watched your video with the pen training/leash traing and using yes instead of clicker and lots off value rewards... Our girl is almost 8 weeks and it is actually going amazing so thank you,!
Question, the pen is a change for her and she is being great but what do we do at the times when we are not training and she is crying and jumping to get out. We are either making dinner, watching tv or desk work but remain where she can see us.
Also we have not left her alone but soon wil...
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February 23, 2012
Can the expens be connected to make a small run or round run outdoors for a small group of dogs?
Hi, Cindy,
I came to your website from "The Elka Almanac" blog which featured a link to one of your expen puppy training videos "So you think you want a High Drive Puppy?" I don't :) However, I have a dog sanctuary in my home. I'm coming onto the most dogs I have ever had and have been searching for more comfortable and financially manageable means to contain them.
I have a front room (computer, chair, dog stuff and my office/living space) and a "back" room (kitchen, DR, open area); a...
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January 19, 2012
I have a female dane in heat. She started bleeding 12 days ago but just swelled up 6 days ago, I have never seen a female bleed for a week before actually swelling up. Is this normal?
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I have a female dane in heat. She started bleeding 12 days ago but just swelled up 6 days ago, I have never seen a female bleed for a week before actually swelling up. We thought something else was wrong at first. My males have only semi vaguely started paying her attention 6 days ago when she swelled up, normally they are acting crazy the whole time. I'm not sure if this means she's not fertile this heat or should I count from the time she swelled up. I put her with one of my males an...
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