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re: Resources needed: Just bought my first dog
Posted on 1/30/24 at 9:06 pm to TigerintheNO
Posted on 1/30/24 at 9:06 pm to TigerintheNO
Sorry to hear that brother. Hang in there.
Posted on 1/30/24 at 9:10 pm to LSUJML
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Train it with bells to go potty
Has worked with every dog I've ever lived with.
Hang a bell on door and everytime you go outside to get dog to do its business, make dog hit bell with paws.
Bully sticks have always been a big hit with my dog, too.
Posted on 1/30/24 at 9:29 pm to Schmelly
Try Chewy online. Cheaper than in-store dog food, treats, stuff. Delivered to your door.
Posted on 1/30/24 at 10:06 pm to Schmelly
Get the training books from the Monks of New Skete.
Let Dogs Be Dogs and The Art of Raising a Puppy.
Let Dogs Be Dogs and The Art of Raising a Puppy.
Posted on 1/30/24 at 10:20 pm to Schmelly
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LINK
This is what the breeder uses
That is one of the newer what I call feed store brands, as in you can usually only get them at feed and seeds and similar. It is made by Diamond and is available to Mid-State Distributor stores. Beyond that I don't know much about it.
Let me caution you when researching dog food you will find scary information about just about every dog food available. There are so many opinions that it is impossible to find a food without at least one ingredient that at least some people will refuse to feed a dog. The reason I lean on Dogfoodadvisor is they recommend highly foods my vet has recommended, my breeders have recommended, I have fed for many years and my dogs have all been remarkably healthy and every one that has died lived longer than the breed expected lifespan and had very few problems near the end. All of this aligning tells me Dogfoodadvisor is solid in their picks.
One thing to note is you will be feeding a puppy formula or a high protein all life cycle formula to start with. Depending on the breed and individual dog your vet will tell you when to shift to an adult or lower protein whole life cycle formula. For most dogs in that size range it will be in the 7-10 month range but make sure you query your vet around that time so you don't end up with a dog that isn't trim. If you can't get or decide against Wildology ask your vet for recs. They are often quite good but make note what prescription food they sell it is usually on display (often Royal Canin). If that is their rec it may be a little biased but they are solid foods. While I am making it sound like you should overstress on the choice keep in mind there have been millions of dogs that have lived long healthy lives eating basic Purina Dog chow and the like. We have had really good luck with Diamond and Victor and they have the benefit of costing less than a lot of the other premium foods. One last note, I assume the breeder sent you home with some food or will (not sure if you have them yet) make your food choice ASAP and if it is not what they are feeding make sure to start mixing the food while you still have some of the breeders food to ease the transitions because puppies are often more sensitive than adults to food changes and diarrhea is much more concerning in a puppy than an adult just like it is for a baby.
OK one more: I think someone mentioned it earlier but plan to take the puppy within the first few days to the vet for a wellness check, plus you can set up the vax schedule, because if there is an issue the sooner it is picked up the sooner you can talk to the breeder and the more likely they are to work with you. Add in the part we don't want to hear is if there is a really significant health issue it is better to know before you become attached and find it impossible to return the puppy to the breeder. It is cold I know but most people (myself included) don't want to sign up for a life of health issues without making that decision with open eyes and once the attachment fully kicks in it no longer is a choice.
Enjoy! They grow up so fast. We have a 9 month old and it had been years since we had a puppy our other 3 range from 5-13 and much like a baby the puppy time is magical and also a PITA (compared to adult dogs) I had forgotten how much work they are and how easy our other 3 are to live with. I am now fully ready for her to become a calm adult because she can't use her cute puppy charm anymore, she is essentially fully grown and needs to lean into that. As I say that I look down and she is worn out asleep on her bed along with the rest of the pack looking angelic but probably dreaming about waking up with a case of the zoomies and driving us all nuts.
Posted on 1/30/24 at 10:25 pm to Schmelly
Please tell me your new dog is not a breed of peace.
Posted on 1/30/24 at 10:37 pm to Obtuse1
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Obtuse1
Dude, thanks. Awesome info. Looks like that food is only sold at a particular chain of feed stores in Tex/ok. None within 200miles of BR. I’m sure I’ll be getting something else. Pick up Friday. She’s only sending me with a day or 2 of food but I may stop at that store and get some to hold me over until a permanent decision is made.
This post was edited on 1/30/24 at 10:42 pm
Posted on 1/30/24 at 11:35 pm to Blueghost1978
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cage? I know people that make them sleep in the Crate. He’s in my bed,
Congrats on having E. Coli in your bed.
Would you walk around all day outside, at work, in your backyard with your shoes on and then keep your shoes on when you get in your bed and sleep. That is exactly what your dog is doing.
Posted on 1/30/24 at 11:38 pm to Schmelly
Cute, looks like you bought the youngest Kelce brother. Which position will he play?
Posted on 1/30/24 at 11:44 pm to real turf fan
Give it some syrup each day , not much for first few months if it’s small.
Buy pet insurance, at least first few years
No table food
Don’t treat it like your kids, train it, be disciplined. You will be grateful down the road.
Buy pet insurance, at least first few years
No table food
Don’t treat it like your kids, train it, be disciplined. You will be grateful down the road.
Posted on 1/31/24 at 4:15 am to morganwadefan
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Don’t know if you have a Tractor Supply store near you, but their 4Health line of dog food is all I ever fed my schnauzers that I had for 14 years.
We had to switch to IAMS after my vet said several dogs had gotten sick on the 4health line. It’s still good for cats though.
Posted on 1/31/24 at 4:38 am to Schmelly
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Had dogs my whole childhood(Labs, Goldens & a Boxer).
These are dogs
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Wife had a shi-tzu until about 5 years ago.
This is not a dog, just a noisemaker that keeps the floor clean, get a Roomba
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Anything that seems useful in the OT’s wealth of knowledge
Now we are talking
Get lots of peanut butter (popular with dogs of the OT ballers on here)
Get a Breed of Peace (lots of OT ballers can give solid data here)
Rule #1 applies to dogs, if you get one you need to post pics or GTFO
Get a rescue (moisten bints lobbing scimitars is no way to get a dog)
Get your dog a NIH if they will live in LA, Bamma Bangs if outside LA
Correct name for dog and your future OT baller status is critical, don't mess this up.
Posted on 1/31/24 at 5:10 am to Schmelly
As for toys, buy lacrosse balls. You can get them cheaply at Academy. They last forever. Thank me later.
Posted on 1/31/24 at 6:28 am to Schmelly
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And here we go
Did you expect anything less from this place?
I fed mine the Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula which is sold at Wal-Mart.
Posted on 1/31/24 at 8:15 am to Bryno1960
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Did you expect anything less from this place?
Nope lol
Posted on 1/31/24 at 8:16 am to NBR_Exile
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for toys, buy lacrosse balls.
Have 5 or 6 already. Use them for soft tissue stuff. Racquetballs too. Kids use them to play “Roof Ball” lol
Posted on 1/31/24 at 8:17 am to Schmelly
So you get the dog first and then ask how to take care of it? Seems like you have this backwards my friend
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