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by Bob
Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Help. I think I need to get rid of my Chow.
Replies: 87
Views: 51833

Re: Help. I think I need to get rid of my Chow.

I Googled “Alpha Roll K-9“. Many articles condemning the Alpha Roll as a out dated and possibly dangerous or damaging way to show dominance over a dog. Below is a sample article. Bob The alpha roll is somewhat of a mis-understood exercise when it comes to dominance in dogs. This short article is to ...
by Bob
Sat Sep 06, 2008 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Help. I think I need to get rid of my Chow.
Replies: 87
Views: 51833

Re: Help. I think I need to get rid of my Chow.

I tried the so called Alpha Roll on my Cindy Bear. I would never use it again. I got the feeling that it caused more fear and panic rather than submission. It may be ok for other breeds, but my Chows seems to react better to gentle and passive corrections.

Bob
by Bob
Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:14 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How do I get them to get along
Replies: 9
Views: 2762

How do I get them to get along

My Cindy Bear 14 months and Nicky 8 months play to rough. When thy are in the back yard unattended they start out gently playing, but it quickly escalates into rough play until one or the other is on the ground and biting so hard that one of them will yelp in pain. Unless I have one of them on a lea...
by Bob
Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: food for thought
Replies: 7
Views: 5948

Re: food for thought

Check this site. They rate the different foods and they explain why the give the foods different ratings. Good luck. Some food are great & some they consider carpet sweepings.

http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/


Bob
by Bob
Sat May 17, 2008 5:14 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: ACL....
Replies: 6
Views: 3746

Re: ACL....

On Jan, 25 2008 Cindy Bear ( 7 Months old) lost the use of her RR leg. I took her to the vet and they did take x-rays. The X-ray did not show any problem. They told me to bring her back in a week. During that week she lost the use of her LR leg. They took more X-rays which did not show the problem. ...
by Bob
Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Our New Little Girl
Replies: 9
Views: 2829

Re: Our New Little Girl

I am glad you found each other. It looks like your Blue Girl has found a wonderful home. Congratulations. \:D/
Bob
by Bob
Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: "Its a Boy"
Replies: 12
Views: 3690

"Its a Boy"

A beautiful 4 month old Chow pup named Nicky has decided to come and live with Cindy Bear at our house. He moved in today and we are doing everything we can think of to make him feel welcome. Cindy Bear has been great. She is curious about this stranger, but willing to share her toys. I know it will...
by Bob
Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Purebred versus Chow Mix
Replies: 19
Views: 5403

Re: Purebred versus Chow Mix

Thank you and Welcome.
by Bob
Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Does my Chow have poor posture
Replies: 6
Views: 2384

Does my Chow have poor posture

Does your Chow sit with one rear leg tucked under his or her’s body? Cindy Bear always sits crooked with one of her rear legs tucked under her body. Is that the way Chows sit? I am asking because Cindy has had ACL operations on both rear legs, but I think she sat like that before her injuries.
Bob
by Bob
Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Is Chi-Ching too small??
Replies: 26
Views: 7076

Re: Is Chi-Ching too small??

As beautiful as Chinger is I would not care if he were 40lbs. or 85 lbs. I think with Chows personality and temperament are more important than size and weight.
Is he to small? No.
by Bob
Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New to site
Replies: 28
Views: 6526

Re: New to site

Welcome and congratulations, Tai is one handsome Chow. This site is a goldmine of information and pictures.

Bob
by Bob
Sun Mar 09, 2008 4:43 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Help!!
Replies: 5
Views: 2377

Re: Help!!

If you do not know what caused the scab I agree that a trip to the Vet. is important. I hope that it turns out to be something minor.
Bob
by Bob
Sun Mar 09, 2008 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chows: Do you trust yours off-lead?
Replies: 73
Views: 16929

Re: Chows: Do you trust yours off-lead?

I would let Cindy Bear run off lead in a fenced in area. Yard or dog park. If Cindy is off lead I cannot protect her as well as I can when she is on a lead. She is 9 months old and can probably find 1000 way to get into trouble. I am sure almost every one has had a close call of some type when their...
by Bob
Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Purebred?
Replies: 29
Views: 7878

Re: Purebred?

You have a beautiful little Chow Chow pup. Congratulations on your good fortune.
Bob
by Bob
Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:49 pm
Forum: Special Events, Birthdays & Anniversaries
Topic: Zena crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Replies: 50
Views: 16048

Re: Zena crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

We are truly sorry for your loss of Zena. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob and Lois
by Bob
Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Millie-Stunt chow?
Replies: 16
Views: 3696

Re: Millie-Stunt chow?

I've heard that Chows can have cat like traits. Your picture may prove it to be true. My pup cannot get on the couch, but she sure knows how to sleep behind it.
by Bob
Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: riding in the car
Replies: 10
Views: 3162

Re: riding in the car

I would take Buddha for as many rides a week as practical. The longer the ride the better. After a time he should settle down. Cindy Bear is great in the car, but Pixie Bear took a long time and a lot of patience before she would just sit next to me and enjoy the ride. She was scared of the car and ...
by Bob
Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: On the road to recovery
Replies: 20
Views: 4704

Re: On the road to recovery

It’s been 11 days since Cindy has had her Cruciate Ligament Surgery. She is coming along nicely. Her stitches are out and she can take very short walks. She cannot use stairs yet. I made and appointment at a Veterinary Rehabilitation Center for Therapy. I am not completely sure what they are going t...
by Bob
Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow Chow Afraid of Boyfriend
Replies: 15
Views: 5569

Re: Chow Chow Afraid of Boyfriend

Ask your boy friend to walk her every day on a leash. A nice walk is a easy way to bond with a dog.
by Bob
Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:56 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: chow skin condition is driving her crazy
Replies: 20
Views: 14788

Re: chow skin condition is driving her crazy

I am sorry to for your Chows skin problem and I hope you find out why. I had a similar problem with my last Chow. It took going to different Vets and a couple of years of useless visits and shots before we found out why. It was a food allergy. The last vet. suggested that we take her off of all food...
by Bob
Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: On the road to recovery
Replies: 20
Views: 4704

Re: On the road to recovery

Cindy is starting to take food and treats. She can walk, but needs the help of a sling to get up to a standing position. I carry her up and down steps. Her shaved rear quarters make her look like a poodle that had a bad day at the dogy salon. I think that she will become stronger every day. http://i...
by Bob
Sat Feb 09, 2008 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: On the road to recovery
Replies: 20
Views: 4704

On the road to recovery

Jan. 20 Cindy Bear couldn’t put weight on her right rear leg. I took her to the vet and they X Rayed her leg. Nothing showed up on the X Ray and she showed no sign of pain when the Vet checked her leg out. She gave me a anti-inflammatory pills and told me to bring her back in a week. Three days late...
by Bob
Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:45 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: brittle claws
Replies: 11
Views: 3561

Re: brittle claws

Go to this web site http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/ and check the food you are using. Sometimes a different food will make a difference.

Bob
by Bob
Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: chow chow size
Replies: 11
Views: 4076

Re: chow chow size

One of the Top Chows at the Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show last November was a 3 year old 42 pound female. She was a doll. I thought she was a puppy.
by Bob
Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:01 pm
Forum: Best of Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: Brands of food our chows eat...
Replies: 46
Views: 35834

Re: Brands of food our chows eat...

I was feeding Cindy Doctors Foster and Smith Puppy Food. I recently switched to Innova Puppy Food because it got a little better write up.