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Hi Cindy, I'm looking for an easy on, adjustable Fly Ball harness with a handle. The one I saw yesterday on a dog was very nice. The handle was leather. Said it came from your company. I have a small standard poodle. Thank you.

Will this Non-Spill bowl work for flat faced breeds, such as my Boston Terriers? The problem I have is that when they drink water their chin gets wet and they drip water all over! I'd love to eliminate this mess, but I'm not sure if it would work in this situation. Please let me know it you have any feedback from any other flat faced breeds. Thanks, Linda

I have an eight week old male brussels and have noticed orange seed like items in his bedding every morning for the past 4 days. He has been wormed at 3 weeks and I haven't noticed him with any since but these "seeds" are very perplexing. What are they?

Hello Cindy, I am writing to you as I know you are one of the top places to ask questions. I do not have a question but an answer in regard to ear implants. I have a super drive GSD, which I imported. I was also told he had weak ears, and all the photos showed his ears standing, but a bit wavy. When I picked him up and the airport, it turned out the dogs ears were floppy, not weak. While working and having his attention, they would go up, but not remain up at all times. I decided to in...

Hey Cindy, Is there a national nosework organization? I would like to start a club here in Vermont so I would love to talk to the correct people about how to do that. I would also love to have someone like Andrew Ramsey come out and do a talk and clinic about the sport. Any help you could give would be great. Thanks, Nathan

Hi Ed, I've enjoyed your website and have ordered a couple of DVDs and high value treats as well. I have a question but can't seem to find it in your FAQ archive. Our 8 week old male GSD arrived this past Wednesday. We also have a 9 year old male Yorkie (3 lbs). Our 14 year old GSD now lives with our adult son (so he can enjoy a stress free life without a rambunctious puppy!). Our older GSD and the Yorkie are the best of friends, and we've never had to worry about the Yorkie's safety. T...

Hi Cindy, I have a question about the Parvaid product.?Can this be used for a 8-10 week old puppy who is currently sick with parvo??If so, would you actually recommend it if the dog has been sick for nearly a week already??And, if so, would the small bottle (1 oz.) be enough, I'm not sure what the dosage is. Thank you so much! Melanie

I currently have a 1 year old Dachshund mix that I just adopted about 2 weeks ago. She knows to go outside and pee and when she pees or poops I praise her and say good job and she gets a treat when she comes in. The problem I am having is, it seems like she will hold her pee until the next time to go out if she has to pee but if she has to poop she just goes. The vet checked her out and said she is healthy and everything seems fine. I can?t make her understand that potty is for outside only. ...

Our new dashound mix 7 month old puppy will bite my husband's legs when we put the kids to bed. Only when it's his turn to tuck them in, he does this. Will not do it to me. Why and how can I fix this? Trying to search the web for answers, but not coming up with anything for this. Thanks a bunch if you can help.

Hi, My chihuahua is 9 years old and keeps taking one biscuit out of his bowl and just places it down in his spot, we cleaned them up at first but now tried leaving it there but he just seems to stock pile them there and never eat them from there only from his bowl. I am wondering what this behaviour means and if we should try anything to stop it? Thank you for your time, Vicki

Hi! I am looking at your full ventilation dog crate. What size are the aluminum bars? Do you use a certain grade that won't stain white dogs (rubbing silver off on their fur)? Thanks, Amanda

What are your thoughts on training aids, working in a sterile environment and cross contamination in nosework?

Hi, Love your all you are doing :) I have a 13 week old puppy(Weimaraner). Things are going well with marker training. He is crate trained and we are getting there with house training. He is a soft to mid temperament. Started marker training first few weeks with his name, now he just about gets whiplash when I call his name. He's learning sit already. When we walk I made the mistake of thinking I could 'marker' train the "slow" command by marking him when he slowed and turned. But I realiz...

Hello Ed / Cindy, I have a 3 year old female french bulldog she has had at least 5 seasons. She swells up at the back end ok but never bleeds. I know they can have dry seasons but it happens every time. Could they be a problem? If yes, what? Thanks, Lee

Hello, I have a problem with my 8 month Bassett Hound chewing the car. I have tried toys and things he is allowed to chew on and he's not interested but he dose not do it all the time. He's only left for about 2 hours but I go and check him every half hour. I've tried anti chew spray and he got immune to it. What can I do? It's making me depressed.

I am in the process of buying a pup with good family history of schulzlund. The breeder now informed me that pup is long haired. I checked her pedigree and found no history of long haired dogs. My question is can I still show her? I know I can train her. If all things are good such as hip, elbows and Sch. Title can I breed her? I really need some info, hope you can help me. Thanks, Tony

I have just received a 5 month old puppy she seems to have a great temperment and self confidence. I have only had her for 3 weeks. Is it to early in our relationship or for her age to start obediance training? I've already started her on the crate training program but I'm not sure if I am putting to much on her to soon by beginning basic obedience...

Cindy, I've been reading your responses on the topic of Rimadyl in the last two Leerburg Newsletters. My vet is encouraging me to nueter my 16 month old GSD (a topic for which I have mixed feelings). She gave me a printout with the estimated cost and I see that one of the fees is for Rimadyl use after surgery. Is there a safe alternative I can ask for to provide post operation pain relief for my dog? Thanks again as always.

Cindy, I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for warning people about Rimadyl. I lost my gorgeous 5 year old Staffie mix to this med in March 2010. She was given this med after a surgery to remove a small mass. Before the surgery she was a perfectly healthy. A typically bright and active dog became sickly and confused. She vomited all day long and would back herself in to walls and corners and get stuck. I took her to the ER but it was to late the damage was done and d...

Hi Cindy, Of the many things I've learned from your website is the danger of this drug. It's a sad story to have to read but underscores the importance of giving these so called "necessary drugs or vaccines" to our pets. http://www.pharmalot.com/2011/08/pfizer-sued-after-dog-dies-from-rimadyl-toxicity/ Blessings,Tracey