Help -- Puppy issues - Page 5

georgewallace3 · #61 02-22-2006, 10:46 AM

nice....I just need to find a good vet for normal care.

Lindz928 · #62 02-22-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally posted by georgewallace3
nice....I just need to find a good vet for normal care.

The vet I go to is I BELIEVE called Northwest Hills Pet Clinic. They are in the Spicewood Springs/MOPAC area. I don't know about their records or their reputation with other vets, but they have taken very good care of my little dog when she got sick, they are very very nice, and my dog seems to like all of them very much.

I don't know what value all that has to you, but it's the only vet I know of in Austin and I like them.

texas*princess · #63 02-22-2006, 08:14 PM

Good news!

My baby has been checked out by the vet, and it didnt seem like there were any medical issues.

For the past couple of days I have been feeding her inside her new crate. I am keeping to her regular feeding schedule/amount, I just placed the food bowl inside her crate & leave the door open. When it is empty, I leave the bowl inside the crate.

This morning I put a bunch of her toys next to the bowl, and together this takes up a bunch of room. Violet stayed in her new house today and had NO ACCIDENTS!

I'm going to keep this up to see if this does the trick!

pinkiebell1001 · #64 02-22-2006, 08:58 PM

YAY!!!! Congrats!

aggieAXO · #65 02-23-2006, 02:19 AM

TP,
I am glad there were no medical issues

Georgewallace I sent you a PM

texas*princess · #66 02-23-2006, 08:47 PM

Day #2... still no accidents!

I'm so excited!

honeychile · #67 02-23-2006, 09:01 PM

Did Violet get Buffy's Valentine? He left a cute little message for her on Dogster.

Congratulations on Day #2, btw!

pinkiebell1001 · #68 03-04-2006, 06:56 PM

Ugh...so my dog is becoming incredibly unperfect! First off, a few days ago he chewed through all of my cable cords right? Then, Dad let him out of my room (which is where he stays during the day, and is usually great!) well, he then broke into my dad's bathroom, went into his room, ate 2/3 a bag of chocolate (including the foil) and chips ahoy (he's ok though, luckily)! Well, then to top it off, he crapped on the floor. So sure, I can let it go I guess, but I come home today, and I am just SHOCKED at what I've found! First off, he chewed through my cords AGAIN! THEN, and this is the kicker! He's broken my blinds, and on top of that, and I am completely seriously, he scratched the wall around the window to the point that it will have to be replastered around the edge-keep in mind i live in an apt! ! (I am SO not kidding). I just don't know what to do! I mean, nothing's changed really. Still giving him lots of attention, food, water, and he runs around alot, so I just don't know what the problem is! Anyways, this time is pretty much the last straw. We'll be getting him a crate this week, and if that doesn't work, I'm going to have to give him up I just CAN'T deal with it ya know?? I'm like..seriously bawling because I just can't handle this! I mean, shitting on the floor is one thing, but ruining my walls???

So first off, any ideas? secondly, anyone know how to plaster walls?

pinkiebell1001 · #69 03-04-2006, 07:20 PM

sorry for the double post, but I thought I'd post a pic of the damage, so that maybe someone could help me figure out what to do! lol

epchick · #70 03-04-2006, 08:25 PM

First of all, did you take him to the vet for eating chocolate? I do know that chocolate is deadly to dogs....i just don't know how much they have to eat before it becomes hazardous.

I went to the vet to talk to them about Martini's chewing problem, the only thing the vet said was to teach him what is bad to eat and what is good---which, IMO, is the stupidest thing the vet said. I've been doing it and it doesnt work.

He also said to get some spray that leaves a bad smell and bad taste to the dogs, and that deters them from eating it. I don't know if it will work for your dog, you could try it.

pinkiebell1001 · #71 03-04-2006, 08:53 PM

Yep-and he's fine, except his crap is a little off from his normal color. The thing is, he's not a chewer. He doesn't play with toys, he RARELY eats rawhide (and he's incredibly picky if he does), he's just...very weird. Im afraid that this is all because he's just lonely, but I give him tons of attention, treats, and usually he's fine! It's very out of the blue, that's what I dont get. Im going to try and let him be able to roam around the house tomorrow, hopefully that'll help some, because I REALLY don't want to crate him!

Tom Earp · #72 03-04-2006, 10:22 PM

Be a Pimpette, god get Him some sex! He is a He, He has to get the ease of the Labido!

If I was living with you and not gatting any, I would do the same thing!

texas*princess · #73 03-04-2006, 11:03 PM

Is he a small dog? Some smaller breeds get seperation anxiety from being away from their people.

How old is he again? He could be teething which is causing him to want to chew everything he sees.

That spray that someone else mentioned works really well - at least it did with Violet when she was a lot smaller. The one I used was called Bitter Apple. It doesn't smell bad to humans, but most dogs don't like it. I would spray it on my socks because Violet used to want to chew my feet when I was sitting on the sofa. Some breeds (like golden retrievers for example) LOVE that Bitter Apple stuff, so just use it with caution.

I would also recommend obedience class. Violet went to puppy school and she learned the basic commands, but usually the dog trainers will also help you with other problems one-on-one if you have questions (like excessive barking, chewing, digging, etc.). It's good to go through the basic stuff because your dogs learn to listen to you.

polosandpearls · #74 03-04-2006, 11:15 PM

I've been reading this site, but I had to post because no one realizes this guy has made 2 names but has trouble with keeping his stories separate.

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Originally posted by saetex
[B]I have a black lab and a catahoula leaopard hound, both for hunting, that I raised myself...at a very young age from the breeder.....5 weeks.

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Originally posted by georgewallace3
I am moving to Austin for Law School at UT and I am bringing my Black Lab and my Catahoula Leopard with me......both are 4 months old. I definitely need to find a Vet, and I don't know of any in Austin. I have an apartment already on 5th St. right down from the bars on 6th St. (good location, im psyched).

Well, you already live in Austin.

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Originally posted by georgewallace3
I.....did you read what he wrote? I think he said....."Give the dog a little swat." In no way did he say HIT the dog. Maybe you should work on those interpretation skills. I have a black and a chocolate lab and trained them the same way. They are the most well mannered well trained dogs i've ever been around.

What "he" wrote? Are you having an identity crisis?

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Originally posted by georgewallace3
I did get both of my dogs from a breeder....who also does not crate their dogs. They live in Highland Park....Dallas' elite neighborhood. They have sent many of their dogs to the Westminster Dog Shows.

HP is a very nice neighborhood but to say all millionaires live there is stretching the truth, don't you think? It's the value of the land, some of the structures there are actually worth very little but you tack on where it's located and the size of your property and that's what makes it what it is. Please refrain from acting like you know everything because you don't. I doubt you're a SAE from UT. Oh, and the areas surrounding HP are very nice as well, you shouldn't discount them.

SAETEX, GEORGEWALLACE, UTSAE, get a life. Save yourself embarassment and try not to create another screen name.

(I thought Ross Perot has a house off of Inwood?)

texas*princess, sorry to take away from your thread but this guy is a loser!

Tom Earp · #75 03-04-2006, 11:26 PM

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Originally posted by polosandpearls
I've been reading this site, but I had to post because no one realizes this guy has made 2 names but has trouble with keeping his stories separate.

Well, you already live in Austin.

What "he" wrote? Are you having an identity crisis?

HP is a very nice neighborhood but to say all millionaires live there is stretching the truth, don't you think? It's the value of the land, some of the structures there are actually worth very little but you tack on where it's located and the size of your property and that's what makes it what it is. Please refrain from acting like you know everything because you don't. I doubt you're a SAE from UT. Oh, and the areas surrounding HP are very nice as well, you shouldn't discount them.

SAETEX, GEORGEWALLACE, UTSAE, get a life. Save yourself embarassment and try not to create another screen name.

(I thought Ross Perot has a house off of Inwood?)

texas*princess, sorry to take away from your thread but this guy is a loser!

Holy Stuff!

Okay Sherlock, I like Your style.

PM Me if You Must, I like Your Deductive Reasoning and Investiviaging powers!

Will be interesting on what comes up on this posting and see what happens!