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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...

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

Hello, 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...

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...

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...

Hi, 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...

Hello there. Your focus heeling DVD has been recommended to me. I have a toy fox terrier with several titles on him. However, his weakness is heeling. I have tried everything I know and then some...lol Would the DVD be appropriate for a toy dog? Thank you so much. Mary

Cindy, I need help with my 3 years old pit bull that just wont quit eating our 4 other dogs poop. I can't get outside fast enough to pick it up. While I'm picking one dogs up he's eating another's. I feed Natural balance kibble and canned. Should I change food? Do you recommend any supplement or vitamin that will stop this terrible habit? I have tried two different pills from our vet and he didn't miss a beat and continued to consume poop. HELP

Hi Cindy, Do you carry any products that you have seen help with anal glands that fill up and need monthly expressing? I have a 2 year old F GSD that is really bugged by the quick-to-fill-up glands. The vets say diet could be a factor, but don't know what to include/exclude...just trial and error and no real science. Only thing I've yet to try food-wise is a raw diet and I'm hoping not to have to! Many thanks, Gretchen

What type of metal are the Dogtra contact points are made from?

Hi, Random question for you... I just ordered a 1/2 6ft black leather leash... this is my second one and I love it! The first one I bought I had for years and I take my dog to a daycare and they think they mixed it up with someone else's leash... anyway, long story short it became missing. They offered to replace it with one from petsmart but of course I'm a leash snob after using yours and wanted a leerburg leash specifically. They gladly reimbursed me for it since they lost mine. I bet s...

Hi, I have 2 pitt/walker hound pups mixed. When the mother had them, she nursed them once, then took off into the woods to have the rest and never came back to these two. I am using your formula. They are only 1 day old the boy seems weak, while the girl acts like she is always hungry. They both eat from a bottle and have good sucking reflex. Also they seem to cry a lot. What should I do?

I have a three week old English bulldog that has aspirated some milk and is acting lethargic, vomiting, etc. I was wondering if you had any suggestions on what to do for this poor puppy at home? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have been feeding all my puppies the formula that is on your website and it has done wonders.

What is a safe size differential for breeding pairs? I have a standard poodle who is on the small size, about 19" at shoulder, and a male lab who is about 30". Thank you for your help.

I would like to breed my bloodhound, but I'm not sure if she is in season or not. She will be 3 in Dec. We picked her up last year in June 2010, the previous owner said "she was just in season in May 2010. In July 2010 she again came in season, bleeding, swelling, etc but we did not breed, (too young), and we were not sure we wanted to, so we waited. In Oct 2010 she again came into heat. Ahh she is an odd one for that. She then waited until June of 2011 to come into heat, and had a false preg...

Hi Cindy, I'd like to know where you got your three wheeled bike? I've got a 110 pound three year old female Rottie, we walk an hour a day approximately 3 and a half miles. I wanted to get a bike but I am not sure how long or how far I should run my dog. I was also afraid my dog might pull me over on a two wheeled bike. Can you use the dog harness (pole) that attaches to the main handle bar? Any information will be helpful. Thanks, Gwen

I have the Dogtra 202 Gold collars. Is it safe for me to use the collar on a pregnant dog? I haven't been able to find any information in the booklet or online that says NOT to, but I'm still a bit anxious about using it. Thanks, Rebekah

Dear Cindy, I have a 4-year-old male Dobermann who was 3 when we got him. He had not been well cared for, but is fine now after a year's work, and is up to a good Dobermann weight of 42 kg. He responds fairly well, but is quite difficult on the lead --- and elsewhere sometimes. So I thought a Dominant collar rather than a prong would be good start to serious training effort. Re sizing: as you run your hands up the back of the neck to the ears, there is an indentation just behind the ears w...

Hi Cindy, I have an 8 month old GSD. When he was about 5 months old he starting limping so I took him to the vet and was told to rest him. A week later he was 100%. The limp has returned and it is been about 2 1/2 weeks and he is showing no signs of improving. When it started this last time I read the article you have about pano and I ordered everything you said to give him except the vitamin E and the super C. I also cut his food back by 1/2 and he has been in a crate or at my feet the wh...

Hello Ed, I need a muzzle for my dog Diesel, and may have to find other alternatives anyway. Diesel has been our family dog since he was 7 weeks old, but he has recently shown aggression on more than one occasion towards my eldest daughter (15). He is only 1.5 years old, and is very protective with my five children, including my eldest. But, he will not tolerate ANY form of discipline towards my children when administered by my daughter. First, let me explain what the discipline entails: s...