new pics of my dogs!!

**Shelteez2** · 10-26-2003, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by dukedogsmom
I don't agree about the harness comment at all. I have one for Duke and it's helped immensley to cut down on pulling and him choking himself. Harnesses are great!

It was just a general statement, but that is what they are used for (pulling). They make it easier for a dog to pull.
I'm glad that Duke does well in his harness though, it's no fun to try and walk a pulling dog.

**Desert Arabian** · 10-26-2003, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by Shelteez2
Halters are alright, but there haven't been enough studies in my mind on the effects of it on the neck. Also I've met quite a few dogs who can just lock their necks and pull anyways.

That's true. I can see what you mean about the neck worries. I was just thinking along the lines of basic pulling on the leash, where the head would be gently pulled down by the halter. If the dog started running and the head pulled down, I could see where there could be neck worries.

**dukedogsmom** · 10-26-2003, 07:32 PM

I didn't mean to sound all excited about it, by the way. I just meant that it's worked for me

**tikeyas_mom** · 10-26-2003, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by YellowLabLover
Just thought I would let you know, Tikeyas_Mom that Great Danes have to have their food elevated off the ground. It is a MUST. If they eat off of the ground they take in too much air, and are at risk for stomach bloats/twisting. It also puts TONS of strain on their back since they are so tall and have to bend way down. Great Danes should NEVER be free fed either. Good idea to have water elevated also............

I only see two feed bowls here and two water bowls. Where is the third food dish for the Great Dane!?!? Are you letting Tikeya & Dane eat out of the same bowl?! That’s really bad if you are. Danes are only supposed to be fed 3-4 a day when under 6 months, then fed 2-3 times when they are over 6 months. They require a different amount of food than a Husky.

Also, are you feeding the Dane a barf diet? It is highly recommended that Danes are fed barf diets to lessen the risk of gastric bloat/twisting. Visit www.barfdiet.com for more information on that.

Did you read about any of this while researching the breed!?!

calm the heck down. I know about the food elevated and yeah we are going to get a foos bowl holder when she is a lil older. We are not feeding tikeya and the dane out of the same bowl in the far corner where you see one water dish, while there is another food bolw there to. it isnt in the pic though. I already know about bloating and stomach twisting, I have read about it and yes the breeder has already informed us about everything. And I think the barf diet is gross IMO, and will never prefur to feed it.

**tikeyas_mom** · 10-26-2003, 09:27 PM

everyone just informed me that they changed her name AGAIN!!!

poor pup is going to be soo frigging confused...

It is now back to "baby"

lets hope it stays baby from now on ..

**anna_66** · 10-26-2003, 09:47 PM

What a beautiful puppy you've got there! I love danes & wish I could have one too!
The pictures are great

Be sure to share plenty with us!!!!

**tikeyas_mom** · 10-26-2003, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by GoldenRetrLuver
Don't you think vets would discourage cropping ears? Afterall...it is painful, and your still thinking of doing it?

I just wanted to bring up why vet crop the tails off cocker spaniels ect.. When we had cocker pups it was certinly not EVIL or inhuman to dock its tail.. The same thing goes for Dew claw docking, do you all think that is mean??

**Shelteez2** · 10-26-2003, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
I just wanted to bring up why vet crop the tails off cocker spaniels ect.. When we had cocker pups it was certinly not EVIL or inhuman to dock its tail.. The same thing goes for Dew claw docking, do you all think that is mean??

Some people think docking and getting rid of dew claws is mean.
I'm not against anything though.

Dew claws should be gotten rid of if they are not firmly attached as they can get caught on things and ripped off. JMO

**wolf_Q** · 10-26-2003, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
I just wanted to bring up why vet crop the tails off cocker spaniels ect.. When we had cocker pups it was certinly not EVIL or inhuman to dock its tail.. The same thing goes for Dew claw docking, do you all think that is mean??

And that is also done when the puppies are only a few days old....

**micki76** · 10-26-2003, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by wolf_Q
And that is also done when the puppies are only a few days old....

Exactly. There is virtually no pain then. Or at least the pups don't react in pain.

**tikeyas_mom** · 10-27-2003, 09:56 AM

or they jist dont remeber.. So you dont think it is mean to cropp a puppy ears when it is just little?? humm..

**CamCamPup33** · 10-27-2003, 10:16 AM

baby is soooo cute!! can i have her?!

more pics!

**micki76** · 10-27-2003, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
or they jist dont remeber.. So you dont think it is mean to cropp a puppy ears when it is just little?? humm..

No, I don't think anything of the sort. I think it's all mean and cruel. I wouldn't want my ears cut off, or my tail if I had one. It's mean and unnecessary. I think it’s all about the person’s vanity issues with their dog. That being said, Chester’s tail was docked about 2 hours after he was born. If I could go back and have that not happen I would. I like his little stumpy tail, but I would’ve liked his long waggy tail just as much.

Would I prefer that people at least do it as young as it was done to Chester? Yes, if they feel they have to do it. At least then, as you said, the pain can be forgotten. I would really prefer that people just left the dogs natural, but in a society where people are getting nose jobs, lifts, tucks and liposuction, I’m not surprised that we still feel the need to “cosmetically alter” our pets. Of course, the biggest difference is that people are given HEAVY pain medications to help reduce the agony.

Here’s an excellent article on cropping, docking, declawing, etc.
http://www.idausa.org/facts/cossurgery.html