new pics of my dogs!!

[Kfamr]

I LOVE that last picture -- But why does she have a choke collar?
P.S. I like the name Hala better.

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by Kfamr
I LOVE that last pictures -- But why does she have a choke collar?

She has a chocker because thats the only collar that fits her at the moment, she doesnt wear it all the time, I put it on for pics because she looks soo cute in it with her silver fur ..

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
She has a chocker because thats the only collar that fits her at the moment, she doesnt wear it all the time, I put it on for pics because she looks soo cute in it with her silver fur ..

You should get her a harness. They work very well for pulling and don't choke on walks.

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by Kfamr

P.S. I like the name Hala better.

meh noone liked hala in my family but me so we stuck with Tameekah

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by Kfamr
You should get her a harness. They work very well for pulling and don't choke on walks.

we have a harness for her, it is blue BUT is it too big right now and it pokes her chest when she lays down..

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Cute pictures!

[primabella]

I love this picture. She's so cute! Is she full grown?

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by primabella

I love this picture. She's so cute! Is she full grown?

nope she is only 14 weeks,.

[primabella]

I thought she looked small but I also thought I read somewhere you were saying she was an adult...maybe I read 14 YEARS old

Oh well she's a cutie.

[Desert Arabian]

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!?!

[Shelteez2]

Originally posted by Kfamr
You should get her a harness. They work very well for pulling and don't choke on walks.

Harnesses don't work well to stop a dog from pulling (unless they are those special no pull ones that put pressure under the armpits) and in fact promote pulling. Think of where harnesses are used typically (weight pulling, dog sledding). Their design allows the dog to use it's whole body to pull something along.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by Shelteez2
Harnesses don't work well to stop a dog from pulling (unless they are those special no pull ones that put pressure under the armpits) and in fact promote pulling. Think of where harnesses are used typically (weight pulling, dog sledding). Their design allows the dog to use it's whole body to pull something along.

That's what i've heard but BluStang24, Dukedogsmom, and I have them for Honey, Duke & Nala -- It works ALOT better than a collar Nala walks MUCH nicely on the leash. She doesn't pull as much at all and it doesn't choke her.
Eh, maybe it's just our dogs but the harness works well for not pulling as hard.

[Desert Arabian]

I suggest getting a halter in stead of a harness or choke chain/collar.

Halters work very well for large breeds, when they start to pull, the halter pulls the dead down and stops the dog from pulling. I think they are more effective than a coke chain/collar- also less of a pain for the pup.

Great Danes are too powerful & big for a harness, at least that's what I would think.

[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!

[Shelteez2]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover
I suggest getting a halter in stead of a harness or choke chain/collar.

Halters work very well for large breeds, when they start to pull, the halter pulls the dead down and stops the dog from pulling. I think they are more effective than a coke chain/collar- also less of a pain for the pup.

Great Danes are too powerful & big for a harness, at least that's what I would think.

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.