They are not well socialized with other dogs since our small town didn’t have a dog park until recently and only one of our neighbors had a dog before the move (a rotti mix). Or you could move your mailbox to toward the sidewalk, instead of next to the front door – the farther from the house, the better. Be sure to read the newer sections added here; if you have additional questions, you can email me with the details about your dog from my website: http://dogaware.com/health/kidney.html. The more of a workout I give my dogs, the better they get along. I believe that the commercial food producers have in house laboratories which they use for testing and when you make food at your own, that may invite some unseen risk. Please help me understand what you mean by “half”. We have a 10 year old mix already. She will attack him from across the room for nothing or go after him if he is walking by her. “Pet Nutrition Center” is a pretty generic term; I didn’t find a brand by that name. I also use some of her others but simply add a mineral supplement. Came home from work one day and found the Chihuahua in really bad shape. You probably don’t have enough time in your schedule to address every single thing on your list. He doesn’t act stressed and he’s nice to Willie. To neuter my dane in 2 weeks. Note this doesn’t take into account calories from other sources (treats, chews, leftovers, supplements, etc.). Pat is also author of The Power of Positive Dog Training; Positive Perspectives: Love Your Dog, Train Your Dog; Positive Perspectives II: Know Your Dog, Train Your Dog; and Play with Your Dog. Kibble has cooked bone in it.. cooked bone is a irritant to your dog … kibble is poison and filled with fillers like carbs and dogs dont need carbs.. The 2 year old female had double ACL surgery a year ago. Tiny Sampson’s turn at slow-mo. In addition to vitamin D discussed above, certain vitamins and minerals may be short in some homemade diets, particularly those that don’t include organ meats or vegetables. My dog has had lots of skin problems this summer, and even though I have been feeding him a high quality dry kibble…now I’m interested in switching away from it completely. That was so confusing to me I’m back to label reading on canned dog food. I just tried looking up the calcium you recommend on Amazon… is it Nature’s best? And here is a good list of calcium-rich foods your dog may like. We have been having some issues with the mastiff like marking and some aggression towards adults but he is getting better and we are waiting to get him neutered in the beginning of July. I would try introducing new proteins one at a time, starting with small amounts to see how your dog does, and increasing only if you don’t see any reaction. Every time this works, the “go away” behavior is reinforced. My littles and my biggest are EXTREMELY picky eaters. When a dog’s behavior changes, it’s always best to have your vet check to see if there might be any health problems causing your dog to not want to eat. You can get low-fat “prescription” recipes (“Free Autobalancer EZ for Vet Patients”) with your vet’s approval (which they make very easy to get), or try to adjust regular recipes to be low enough in fat. Yeah I adopted a baby Labrador now he is 2 years older he is very nice…. I am a Chiropractor and whenever I saw an unabsorbed suppliment in the colon I asked what type of vitamin they took. Anyways, they only had about 2 servings and I stopped feeding it to them since they didn’t like it and it didn’t smell right to me. I live in Southern California and the cheapest beef I can find anywhere is $2.99 a pound. In case you were not aware it is quite difficult to rehome a pet with a history of aggression so thank goodness we have you and your infinite resources (I assume you’re a billionairess, because being a millionaire has not proven to be sufficient). Re homing doesn’t feel the right option – we couldn’t bare to give one up. Apparently dumped in her neighborhood. We had to rush the daughter to the emergency vet. You should be able to feel their ribs with a li thin layer of fat over the ribs. Next, try to minimize your dogs’ exposure to other stressful stimuli. Sadie never got along with the other two so she was being separated from them with gates. Thanks for sharing such useful information. Punishing him will intensify the negative association with your other dog. You can use oats but my dog is allergic to oats… just do research and just do it. I was feeding her Royal Canine Golden Retriever Puppy Food but feel I need an anti-inflammatory diet that supports immune function now and I’m willing to home make food. I can’t give you a tidy explanation as to why, but I’m beginning to put more stock in the explanation jokingly offered by my colleague, Jennifer Swiggart, CPDT-KA, PMCT, at Loudon County Animal Care and Control, when she called it “snow aggression.”. same age he just needed guidance patience understanding it takes time to re train dog with behavoure issues not overnight fix but worth it happy lovely boy wouldn’t be without him just needed right owner . Hi, I have a 6 year old female shepherd and a 1 year old female shepherd. In general, for normal pet dogs (not that active). You want to develop a positive association. Canned fish with bones, such as sardines (packed in water, not oil), jack mackerel, and pink salmon, are good choices. Dogs that are used to being fed different foods rarely have any trouble switching, but dogs that have been fed the same thing for long periods may need a slow transition. I am thinking of adopting a dog soon and wanted to be able to feed the dog homemade meals for the majority of the time. Does anyone out there use Hilary’s recipes/supp? This set of audio CDs consists of bio-acoustically engineered soothing classical piano music, which has been shown to reduce dogs’ heart rates. At all times %they can’t be together at all. Sadie has always been a more aggressive dog towards people and other animals. I am guessing adding the mastiff has stressed out the boxer who use to be shy and skid-dish but we have never seen 1oz of aggression from her until now. I’m still incorporating bagged food until she adjusts. If you’re feeding a complete commercial diet, adding whole food supplements is preferred, but if you’re feeding a limited, incomplete homemade diet and expect to use whole food supplements to make up for what is missing in the diet, then it’s unlikely they will be of much help. He also seems to pick fights with the chi, but he seems completely willing to let the chi be dominant. so far so good. Bear was always the one starting it and she is significantly bigger. Tiny Sampson’s turn at slow-mo. Don’t over/underfeed your dog, give it lots of exercise and regular visits to the vet and you will have yourself a healthy happy pooch. One of them is riveted. Royal canin is one of the worst foods and is recommended by the vets because they get huge kickbacks from the company that makes it just chk the ingredients…. I’ve eliminated any pest possibilities spraying the yard, bathing and spraying the boys. She should not punish the dog by any means and leave it in a crate 24/7, but she needs to find a way to keep the aggressive dog separate from the others. The boxer accidentally ran into my labs hind end and she turned and attached him viciously. Your dog isn’t being a “bad dog.” He is stressed. We now separate them and it becomes very stressful since we are afraid to let them both out in our backyard at the same time. S. Roberson, what you say is interesting. Omg some people are so lost about nutrition… btw cooked bone isn’t bad cause it irritates , it is bad cause it splinters and can hurt the dogs intestines. If you have been feeding your dog baking soda, I would have blood work done by your vet to see if they need treatment for metabolic alkalosis, hypokalemia, hypernatremia, or other issues that could be caused by ingestion of baking soda. Shepherd? If your dog is over weight, take it for a walk outside or throw ball twice a day. Just do alot of research and make sure u add calcium.. that’s the biggest mistake people make of all things… calcium without D3 .. D3 is very bad. http://dogaware.com/articles/5waystosave.html I appreciate all the help! After all I got a website from where I know how to actually take helpful data regarding my study and knowledge. Far from a case of dog sibling rivalry, when one dog attacks the other in the house, the reason is stress. Yes i appreciate how crazy making it can be! That way, you’ll know that the diet you’re feeding is complete, though I still recommend feeding a variety of different foods (just get multiple recipes and rotate between them). What does it mean to “manage your dogs’ environment to minimize exposure to his stressors”? You have entered an incorrect email address! I would love to be able to have both dogs in the backyard at the same time and in my home without separating them, and I don;t know if our anxiety is causing a problem and maybe we just arent handling this very well, I get very envious when I see people that have adopted two or more dogs and never have a problem with them being together. I started feeding my dog home made food about two days ago. Have you been to an animal behaviorist? Hi Cara, When I have traveled with my dogs, I find it easiest to use dehydrated foods, such as those made by The Honest Kitchen and Sojo’s. You might play with one dog at a time, either outside or inside, but keep the other dog in another room. He will NOT eat kibble any more, I mix it with home made and he picks out the kibble and spits it on the floor. Thank you. Please help me, I’m super confused and devastated. Others may be needed if you are not able to feed a variety of foods, or if you leave out one or more of the food groups above. Then we create action plans for two or three of the stressors on the list, starting with the one the client is most concerned about – in this case, the dog on dog aggression. I thought at first it was just getting used to each other and they both come from tough backgrounds. As long as your dog doesn’t have a health problem that requires a very specific diet, homemade dog food should be the same way. She told us he was not agressive but very protective. Thanks! You can compare it to incidents of “road rage” in humans. See this article for some information about the nutrients provided by these foods: If they love hiking, take them on “parallel” walks, one with you, one with your training partner, with humans between them at first, and eventually with dogs between humans when you’re sure their emotions are appropriate. I don’t believe giving the more aggressive dog away is an option my friend would consider. Will be available for adoption from the Northwest SPCA in a week or two. Dog #1 is lying on his bed, happily chewing his deer antler, when Dog #2 approaches. ), Smart foster girl earned off-leash privileges in three days (and got grass-stains on her forehead from somersaulting in the deepgrassrunningjoy). Foster/assess project: So far, 100% adorable. High-fat meats may have two or three times more calories than lean meats. Many times an owner has been bitten trying to break up fights between her own dogs. Avoid grapes and raisins, which can cause kidney failure in dogs. We don’t just euthanize a dog because it can’t get along with other dogs. They’ve gotten into two fights and broke skin. Would you be able to share a recipe by chance? (Except when parked. Multivitamin and mineral supplements: A multivitamin and mineral supplement will help to meet most requirements, including iodine and vitamins D and E, but it’s important not to oversupplement minerals. Remember to seek the help of a qualified positive behavior professional if you don’t feel competent and confident about working with your dogs on your own. You would then need to figure out the calories in what you’re feeding, using NutritionData or other sources. When they fight Nino will often pierce the skin, leaving poor Enzo bleeding. If your dog is eating less than 450 calories a day, you should probably cut back on some of those. You put in the food choices you want to use and it gives you a balanced recipe. Over the course of the past six days, the 2 year old has lunged/growled/etc. If you’re not using reliable flea prevention, that’s the best place to start. Hi Mary! As grains can be allergens would you stay away from all grains? I have a soft muzzle on the mom when she is anywhere near her daughter. If you want recipes, I recommend using the Balance IT website, as it now allows you to choose different ingredients and different types of recipes (high protein, for example). Maybe miss Carmen smarty paints should write the article! I told her no and taped her muzzle but she wouldn’t stop. I’ll bet you can guess which dog wouldn’t stop following me today. BAT is similar to CAT, but uses a variety of environmental reinforcers rather than the location and movement of the other dog exclusively. This leaves the younger one scared and avoiding her for an hour or so.