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We feed both our dogs soup bones from the butcher shop. My shepherd can power down a whole bone and leave nuting left to find. My pibble chews on them but has never eaten the whole thing. He just loves to chew so mostly he pulls of any meant and then digs in for the marrow. I find them hidden in his crates and in the yard. He loves them and keep him busy for hours. Our shepherd’s trainer is the one who introduced us to soup bones and she has never had a problem and our vet has said it’s fine. Each night after we feed our dogs their kibble we say time for dessert. They run to the freezer and sit waiting for their bones. After we hand them their bones they run to their crates to chew away. We don’t leave them alone to chew on them esp cuz Jerry chews them to bits. Raisin like I said he hides them. I figured out when he not smileing that means he hiding someting in his mouth now. Character he is.
Thanks for updateing about Dogs101! I hadn’t seen they were doing a show on the pibbles! Now I have to go set the dvr for the next time its on. Thanks again!!!!
Brus Mom – I went and bought my lil guy and our shepherd two coconuts but apparently as my boyfriend said I bought the wrong kind because I didn’t notice they said easy breakable or something. Anyways they loooooove rolling them around on the floor trying to peel the husks. My favorite part was watching them watch it roll down our front steps (which is 18 steps) and out on the lawn then look at me like ummm go get that. Unfortuantely it split open, but was great entertainment! Thank you !!!!
I have to agree with Matt. Raisin loves to chase after our cat. If he is in his crate and she walks out he makes a high pitch squeal and charges his crate. He has never hurt her when they are loose together in the room ( always supervised by us). At times he and she can lay on the couch together and are just fine, but I still won’t trust him alone. Our shepherd also high prey drive, constantly goes after skunks. Both have been to obdience and are great dogs but that prey instinct sometimes just takes over. Hence why both dogs are crated when we not home and when in the yard together they are supervised by one of us.
Heather
I am pretty fortunate because my parents own a pitbull so when I adopted Raisin and took him to visit they were estatic. As well as Indy because he had a playmate for the day. When I brought Raisin home I thought maybe the neighbors would be a little standoffish but they weren’t. Instead they paid us a great compliment. They said they knew we were responsible owners and if Raisin were ever a problem they already knew I would be the first person to address it.
I am right there with you. The other night my partner took a 911 call for a Rottie that was running loose and bit someone in the thigh. I almost hoooped and hollared because it was a rottie and not a pitbull. How sad is that? And no that did not make the news, but atleast it proved not always the pibbles in trouble.
Our shepherd can open our front door and security screen door because we have those long style handles you push down. He just paws them open and pushes or pulls the door. Unfortunately they are the kind tht are open in the house but locked on the outside. Sometimes he will walk up to the doors and let Raisin and himself out. Just last night I went chasing after them and shut door behind me locking all of us out (luckily I keep a spare).
So it could be possible the dogs open the door, or pushed it open if owner didn’t shut the door completely, or maybe someone open the door for unknown reasons (why someone would I don’t know, but strangers things have happened).
Either way its sad for the dogs, for the victims, and the owner. When we leave for work we put our dogs in their crates. I used to feel bad crating them but now I just tell them its for their own safety. I think the best thing we can do is continue being responsible owners. Getting our dogs out there and socializing them. Being a role model as not only a dog owner but a citizen in our communities. Most importantly learning from others mistakes so our pibbles can continue to have a good life.
Recently my boyfriend came home from work and told me this story that just made my jaw clench. He was out on a call looking for a burglary suspect and was checking a yard and saw a cute pitbull. He said the pup was around the same age as Raisin and super friendly. So while talking to the homeowner he was playing with the pup. When he got back into his vehicle he heard the owners teenage daughter say “Bad puppy, bad. You’re suppose to bite those people in uniform.” It happens everywhere. He said he just looked at her and shook his head. I askd him if he said anything and he said no because she didn’t do anything illegal and she wasn’t hitting or yelling at the dog. She just said it in a normal tone w/in earshot of him. Ignorance is everywhere.
I found this online as well. Sez ants dont like mint oil. http://www.ehow.com/how_5635486_keep-out-dog-bowl-outside.html
I had this problem w/ my cat food so I put a smaller bowl inside a larger bowl full of water. Ants would drown in the water and not make it to the cats food. Im sure there is some specialty store out there that sells a bowl w/ a water mote but worth trying to improvise w/ what you have at home. I have also heard ants don’t like coffee grounds cuz they are bitter and to put them in the yard to deter them. I have not tried it since I don’t like coffee but again can’t hurt to try.
I adopted Raisin from the shelter and he is very shy around people he does not know. When we walk at night he can be aggressive esp towards men. During the day he does more of a velcro sticks to me and doesn’t move. I was really lucky to find out our SPCA does dog training so I enrolled him in class where they are helping him get better w/ people. During daylight he does not nip or bark but he when they tried to walk him he would plant himself and not move. So we introduced chickn, hot dogs, the dog food you buy rolled up in a tube. When they approach him they come in w/ their side facing him and look down as they squat and offer him the food. I have started saying friend when he meets people and I carry dog treats and have the people give him the food. So far he is getting better. Maybe have your friends come help you? Also try and contact your local SPCA or shelter, they often have great resources and are willing to help. = )
Good luck. All just takes time, patience, time, and more time. = ) sounds like you are really active w/ your pup so I bet he gets it sooner then later.
Are you trying to get him to heel when you walk? I’ve tried holding treats at my side to keep him there as we walk. Another tip I was given was to use a long mixing spoon w/ peanut butter or cream cheese on it to keep the dog on your side.
My lil guy loves to jump on me when I come home and I tried the turning my back on him and ignoring and it did not work. The trainer at the SPCA advised me to continue to ignore him and walk into him and continue on my way. With in a week or so he stopped jumping to greet me.
I also do the same with the sit and wait command which has helped when greeting others. All about repetition. Lots and lots of repetiton and treats.
Good luck = )
