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by Katjusa
Mon Aug 15, 2011 2:06 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Extremely aggressive chow puppy
Replies: 19
Views: 20467

Re: Extremely aggressive chow puppy

And NO puppy should EVER be given as a gift. I agree with you completely there ... I've said this quite a few times on this forum already I believe. again and again people come here asking for help after they've received a chow puppy as a gift. It's qite sad really ... To waverider I'd only recomme...
by Katjusa
Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Stop!
Replies: 8
Views: 4517

Re: Stop!

That never happened to me. Though I have almost stepped on my chow quite a few times. She's sooo interested in all I'm doing and wants to be a part of it. So when I'm for instance washing the dishes she sits or walks around the kitchen watching me. She often comes and stands right behind me or somet...
by Katjusa
Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Help with new chow owner who is clueless
Replies: 2
Views: 1956

Re: Help with new chow owner who is clueless

socialization. It's the key with chows really. If the puppy has had all it's shots then the owner should take it anywhere. Let people pet her, praise her when she does well and don't comfort her when she back away from ppl. then I suppose some house rules should be okay, to ensure that the puppy's n...
by Katjusa
Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:55 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Could I give a Chow Chow the home it deserves
Replies: 10
Views: 4203

Re: Could I give a Chow Chow the home it deserves

I'd never buy those chows... I know you all probably think that would mean saving them but still ... Pet shops sell pets because people BUY them. buying a pet there means you just help them carry on with their business. Besides, you really don't want those chows if you're not really experienced and ...
by Katjusa
Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:38 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Shosha
Replies: 9
Views: 4580

Re: Shosha

If I go to the bathroom in the middle of the night ... and then return to bed

well, she's usually waiting for me like this (even though she's not allowed on bed) :wink:

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by Katjusa
Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:32 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Weezy
Replies: 3
Views: 2146

Re: Weezy

all I can say is:

AWWWWW O:) soooo sweet
by Katjusa
Sat Jun 11, 2011 3:20 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How much exercise?
Replies: 12
Views: 7348

Re: How much exercise?

My Shosha has loads of energy, but she is only 7 months old :mrgreen: but I believe she'll stay quite active
It depends on the dog... some have more, some less energy. I just think that we as owners should observe and we'll see when they've had enough :mrgreen: there really are no rules
by Katjusa
Sat Jun 11, 2011 3:18 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Today is a sad day.. :(
Replies: 28
Views: 10404

Re: Today is a sad day.. :(

well i agree that children do come first (probably ... don't have any yet :D lol) BUT what do you mean, the dog has to let children pull it's hair and everything. I'm sorry but children have to realize that the dog is not a toy. Now in Koda's case his bite was (as i understand) unprovoked, so it kin...
by Katjusa
Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:37 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Could I give a Chow Chow the home it deserves
Replies: 10
Views: 4203

Re: Could I give a Chow Chow the home it deserves

Hello and welcome :D As you said, chows need to be socialized. All dogs do, but with chows it's VERY important. Socialization process doesn't begin when you get the 2 months old puppy, it's really important what the breeder has done. You can then just carry on, introduce puppy to strangers, take him...
by Katjusa
Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Today is a sad day.. :(
Replies: 28
Views: 10404

Re: Today is a sad day.. :(

I'm really sorry to hear about what happened. I see you love Koda so much so I'd advise you to seek professional help. Someone that could work with Koda and actually figure out what the problem is. Now if you don't have energy or money for something like that, I hope you'll be able to find him a lov...
by Katjusa
Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: from great eater to very picky eater :(
Replies: 5
Views: 4280

Re: from great eater to very picky eater :(

Chows are GREAT about self-regulating what they eat. I wouldn't worry about it at all. My Loha has had kibble in his bowl continuously for the entire 4 years of his life and he alone decides when and how much he eats. He is the very picture of athletic health. Loha's Dad That's what my breeder said...
by Katjusa
Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:02 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New puppy.
Replies: 12
Views: 5306

Re: New puppy.

Secondhandlion I really don't see anything wrong with carrying your puppy around ... I live in a flat in the 1st floor of a buliding. I had to carry mine out to potty and I still sometimes do (she's 7 months old now... quite heavy for me since I'm pretty short and "weak" constitution :mrgr...
by Katjusa
Tue May 31, 2011 4:32 am
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: Food For Chows
Replies: 3
Views: 3236

Re: Food For Chows

I'm feeding my chow chicken based Arden Grange and she's got a wonderful coat and everything is okay... no problems at all
My friend (she doesn't have a chow though) feeds her dog Orijen and is very happy with it so I suppose I'd recommend that one because I know her dog is healthy
by Katjusa
Sun May 29, 2011 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New owner question, puppy or older?
Replies: 10
Views: 4107

Re: New owner question, puppy or older?

Isn't it true that chows tend to "choose" their owner? If the chow is 2 years old I don't know how she will bond with her new owners ... she's had a nice home till now, it's not like taking in a rescue You never know though ... I'd definately visit them. If she's properly socialized should...
by Katjusa
Sun May 29, 2011 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Jealous...?
Replies: 8
Views: 5043

Re: Jealous...?

Hello, welcome :) It sounds as if you didn't really consider socializing your chow...? not allowing anyone else to touch her is not okay or normal. She's bonded with you too much (yes I said too much :P). chow are very protective of their owners and you shouldn't encourage that too much ... what hap...
by Katjusa
Sun May 29, 2011 8:47 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: New here
Replies: 6
Views: 2966

Re: New here

Welcome :D
Cocoa looks like wonderful chow
by Katjusa
Thu May 26, 2011 11:01 pm
Forum: Rescued Chow Chow Stories
Topic: Bailey: before/after we saved his life..
Replies: 4
Views: 6415

Re: Bailey: before/after we saved his life..

What a beautiful chow family :D all three of them
but especially Bailey (since this is his thread :wink: )
by Katjusa
Wed May 04, 2011 10:20 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Shosha
Replies: 9
Views: 4580

Re: Shosha

J & C wrote:She's so lovely! Looks so soft and nicely groomed too!
oh, thank you :D I do my best

I'm so prud of her ...
and thanks to everyone else for your friendly comments
by Katjusa
Tue May 03, 2011 4:35 am
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: Kibbles 'n bits? Purina?
Replies: 26
Views: 10538

Re: Kibbles 'n bits? Purina?

And I really don't care! Now see, that's tipical american behaviour ... not caring about anyone else. I live in Europe, in a country none of you have ever heard of probably. Dog lovers here believe that even Royal Canin isn't a good foor for your dogs ... (that's people who actually care what their...
by Katjusa
Sun May 01, 2011 9:09 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Shosha
Replies: 9
Views: 4580

Re: Shosha

6 MONTHS TODAY!!! \:D/

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by Katjusa
Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:43 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: WHAT A SCARE!
Replies: 28
Views: 11998

Re: WHAT A SCARE!

It's sooo strange! I let Shosha off leash a few times now (and I probably won't be doing it again) and most times she came when I called her. But sometimes she just ignored me. She heard me calling, looked at me and went off.
Well, it's a part of the chow chow charm I believe :wink:
by Katjusa
Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:39 am
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: DOG FEEDING PROBS PLEASE HELP
Replies: 4
Views: 2848

Re: DOG FEEDING PROBS PLEASE HELP

I used to give my dog Royal Canin, but her fur was kind of dry (or whatever expersion is used to describe a coat that's not as it should be)... but some other chow owners I know are quite happy with it
depends on the dog I suppose
by Katjusa
Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:21 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Shosha
Replies: 9
Views: 4580

Shosha

I could not resist posting a few of the photos I've taken this one was taken a few days after I got her. I still had my christmas tree up (a really small one) and she thought she'd arrange it a bit. After running around and making a mess she fell asleep next to it. http://i1107.photobucket.com/album...
by Katjusa
Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: i need help, my 1st dog ever a chow chow
Replies: 4
Views: 4540

Re: i need help, my 1st dog ever a chow chow

School her. I really learned how to walk my dog at school. It's actually more for people than for dogs :wink: but still, it's sad that people still haven't realized that dogs are not "gifts". You can't give someone a chow chow (or any other breed) for their birthday. I mean, it's a serious...
by Katjusa
Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:08 am
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: Hello
Replies: 4
Views: 2158

Re: Hello

Hello and welcome
I'm quite new too and I really got some great info here :wink: