Question about Aussies

[Kfamr]

Like I said in your other thread...

Also, his crate shoul only be big enough for him to lay down, stand, sit, turn around in, etc. comfortably. If it is larger than that he is more likely to pee/poop in it, since dogs don't want to lay in their waste.

[ashleycat]

I bought a pop up fabric one for medium dogs.

1...Don't use this if the dog isn't crate trained. lol
2...It was too small. When he stood up, he had to bend his head

It may say for medium dogs, but if that's for medium dogs, Charlie must be a large dog lol

[ashleycat]

lol
I'm feeding him that nature's choice nutro with the oatmeal

[ashleycat]

Like I said in your other thread...

I know.. I was just asking how much room after he lays down.

[lv4dogs]

I bought a pop up fabric one for medium dogs.

1...Don't use this if the dog isn't crate trained. lol
2...It was too small. When he stood up, he had to bend his head

It may say for medium dogs, but if that's for medium dogs, Charlie must be a large dog lol

If it was a "cheaper" crate, like under $40 it most likely is just sized smaller than the durrable ones. Besides the fabric ones are really only for travel, not something you want to use for training purposes thats for sure. A dog can destruct one of those in a heartbeat.



As far as food goes, it depends a lot on the individual dog. You will probably have to play with the amount a little bit, see what fits him the nest without him loosing or gaining a lot of weight.

Kaige eats a different kibble, but it is about the same quality wise. He eats a total of about 2 cups per day (1 cup in the am, 1 in the pm). I would guess that your dog should be eating anywhere from 1.5 to 3 cups per day. Feeding twice a day is a lot better for their metabolism.

[lv4dogs]

I would say to get him the smaller one. He will be fine.

[ashleycat]

That doesn't seem very much. I just worry he'll be hungry or over eating.

You know how like human babies can breastfeed all day if they wanted. But formula feed is on a schedule and for only a certain amount.

I guess when I know he's eaten a bit. I'll just offer more water. I have to keep it put up, my daughter gets to it all the time lol.

[ashleycat]

Nutro is a good brand. I would feed him a cup and a half earlier in the day (maybe around 11-12) and then 2 cups around 5:30-6 or whenever you eat dinner. NO more food or water after 7-8 pm.

I thought they eat AFTER us, to esablish who's boss?

[ashleycat]

I might try to stick with him. He seems to be doing better these last few days. He hasn't peed inside in the past few days either.
And I'm using my daughter to help train him too. Like to not take food out of her hands. Instead I give her the treat and if he tries I say uh uh, and have him wait till she drops it too him.

I'm also finding out that maybe he was trained another way, that instead of saing come, to make a duck noise then he comes. I'm not pms'ing anymore, so it's been a bit easier since. lol

Its also easier taking in the advice. Getting help. Seeing a counselor Friday. So I hope we can make it thru this touch patch.

[lv4dogs]

I thought they eat AFTER us, to esablish who's boss?

You are correct. If you having any difficulties establishing who is boss I reccomened you feed him after you eat.


Some people can feed their dog anytime & that is fine, if it works for them.

[ashleycat]

I feed mine when I eat dinner...I suppose it's just preference. I have read that you should feed them after you for the "alpha" role but that was never a factor for me. I feed them when I eat so that they are eating while I am eating; they know that's thier dinner and I have mine. I've never had a dog beg for food...and then once they have finished their dinner I am usually done with mine and then I play with them for about 10 minutes and then take them out. They usually go and then they are good for a while so that I can clean up dishes and such.

Charlie was a HUGE begger in the begining. He would jump and try to take it right off our plates. Now he just watches us in hopes something will fall off lol. So I guess I'm doing something right.. Right?