I think there's a vast difference between appropriate and timely punishment and abuse. To infer otherwise is...a rather extreme position to take.
Hmmm...quite an emotional thread, and the OP is probably wondering what hit her in mentioning the mere action of swatting her dog with a...
I'll be honest, I've raised 3 Labradors, but unlike the majority on this forum, I really only trained the basics (a lot of members are excellent...
My closest friend is a UK transplant (Australia). She's all gooey over the impending royal wedding and apparently has alarms set and so forth so...
I missed the discussion in regard to Bogans and the mention of that old Australian classic..."Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree", but, as a...
I'm so sorry for your loss and I know you'll treasure your memories of the haughty and naughty Moo for the rest of your life. Take care of yourself.
I can't really address your question in regard to a suggestion of a particular kibble brand, but I can tell you my boy suffered with an extremely...
I've said this before (essentially), but Labrador puppies are evil incarnate. Okay, they're not "evil" per say, but they are absolutely nothing...
Please don't interpret this as a negative judgement or criticism, but sometimes we can bite off more than we can chew at a particular point in our...
Lady Guinevere - it's a classic but also suitably pretentious ;)
I have the same opinion as Lin - and I'm a "neat freak". I vacuum, sweep and mop daily, but, ultimately, there's tiny wisps of hairs I miss...
Despite being badly bred (my boy has had numerous health issues influenced by his genetics), he's exactly what I hoped for in terms of...
Oh, yes, it sucks. Big time. I can remember the long drive home with my daughter at the wheel and my new puppy on the floor of the car - looking...
You're not pathetic - the concept of having a cute little bundle of fun and the reality of owning and caring for a young puppy are two very...
Please don't interpret this as a lack of respect for the love you have for your girl...and the time, money, and energy you lovingly bestow upon...
You lot are weird - and nup, I definitely did not lift my boy's tail and check out his bum myself...nup, nup, absolutely not!:D
Yes, I was very disappointed with her choice to breed from the same bitch again:mad: And thank you, but being his person is no hardship...he has...
Dealing with the breeder has been...difficult. Shortly after I brought him home I got in contact with her in regard to his health (she told me he...
I too use a head collar (Gentle Leader). Without it I'd taken a few falls from sudden lunging...and my head literally bouncing on the ground with...
Annnnnnnnddddd...eggs. I just tested that one, and yup, he has a sensitivity to eggs as well. Thank you. Yes, finger crossed...but I have...