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by trry
Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:45 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Going out at night.
Replies: 6
Views: 4485

Going out at night.

Hello, I was hoping someone can shed some light on this and offer suggestions as my chow (2 years and 5months) has been wanting to go outside after midnight these past couple nights. We usually let him out in the backyard an hour after he eats to do any business he needs to do before going to bed fo...
by trry
Wed Oct 02, 2013 12:02 pm
Forum: Grooming
Topic: Question on my Chow's hair...
Replies: 2
Views: 5745

Question on my Chow's hair...

Hello All, I have a quick question about his hair regrowth. My chow recently had a summer cut and his hair is growing back just fine excluding the part where the harness is located. The harness is not on him that much maybe 1-2 hours a day at most so I don't understand why there are bald patches. Th...
by trry
Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: CHOWS and pools..
Replies: 5
Views: 3666

Re: CHOWS and pools..

Thank you all the responses. I will look into purchasing one!
by trry
Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: CHOWS and pools..
Replies: 5
Views: 3666

CHOWS and pools..

Hello all,
During huge spikes in temperature my chow gets heat exhaustion is it wise to get him a kiddie pool in the backyard where he can cool off or chows in general do not like water? I ask because I buy him a lot of items he does not use: doghouse, doggy bed, some treats, et al.

Thanks!
by trry
Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:37 am
Forum: Grooming
Topic: My chow's new haircut...
Replies: 5
Views: 16178

My chow's new haircut...

Hello all, http://i.imgur.com/zJjbZ36l.jpg Yesterday, my chow just got his haircut and I told them not to shave but they still ended up giving him a short cut its 7/8 an inch length-wise. Should I be worried about his undercoat I told them to leave 1-2" but kept saying it looked messy look and ...
by trry
Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Chow eating poop...
Replies: 1
Views: 2325

Chow eating poop...

Hello, So in the Northeast it is getting a lot warmer lately so we have been doing some garden work and we use fertilizer that we get from a local farm which is made up of farm animal poop. I notice my chow was eating something and closer examination it was the fertilizers is there anything I can do...
by trry
Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Random questions....
Replies: 2
Views: 2686

Re: Random questions....

thanks!
by trry
Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:20 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Random questions....
Replies: 2
Views: 2686

Random questions....

Hello all, My chow is now ~1.5 years old. He has been very easy to deal just random freak out occurrences but nothing frequent. Random freak out incident recently: I let him go in the yard to poop/pee and I usually tie his leash with him so I can catch him and bring him in since it was ~11PM so he l...
by trry
Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: What type of Collar works best for you Chow?
Replies: 20
Views: 24745

Re: What type of Collar works best for you Chow?

I use a harness with a flap on the back when I can pick him up like a suitcase. It has been very useful since I can use it to tie seat belt and he always resist when we are on driveway to come back in. The brand is Kong and i have 2 colors red / blue Medium size it fit him since 3months till ~2years.
by trry
Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: With a heavy heart...
Replies: 18
Views: 8618

Re: With a heavy heart...

Sorry for your loss. Just the idea of my little guy passing away that young makes me teary eye. May I ask what surgery did she had to go in for?
by trry
Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:34 am
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: which food is better?
Replies: 5
Views: 6851

Re: which food is better?

Helllo, Well my little guy was on Orijen for almost a year but the most recent bag we got he was getting random diarrhea. I assumed it was a bad batch since the retailer I got it from said their manufacturing company had a fire so production is slowly going back to normal. This is when I decided to ...
by trry
Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:30 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Skin rash pictures should i be worried?
Replies: 2
Views: 3108

Skin rash pictures should i be worried?

Hello all, I hope someone can help me by tonight before I make an appointment to see the vet tomorrow... I was giving my chow a rub down when I notice something behind his neck it was sort of dry but pasty white material which I believe was semi-dry shampoo. I notice it was a rash building in that a...
by trry
Mon Oct 22, 2012 4:51 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Chow random freak outs.
Replies: 9
Views: 5515

Re: Chow random freak outs.

That will be great if you can recommend me a good trainer....

I reside in the NJ Union County area or you can email me trainer information dumbfound@gmail.com
by trry
Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:04 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Chow random freak outs.
Replies: 9
Views: 5515

Re: Chow random freak outs.

Merlin, Yes, I have taking classes with this chow. The trainer I don't know if he was any good since these were group sessions and he would come help me for a few minutes and then be off saying he doesn't seem to be interested, work with him at home. Previous freak outs, were always the chow laying ...
by trry
Tue Oct 16, 2012 2:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Chow random freak outs.
Replies: 9
Views: 5515

Re: Chow random freak outs.

Nanouet, thank for your feedback...... I think my chow is becoming more aggressive he is barking towards my brother when he comes home. So now my brother is fearful to pet the chow since he jumps up and barks at him for no reason. Is it because the chow doesn't see my brother as an alpha? I find it ...
by trry
Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:58 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Chow random freak outs.
Replies: 9
Views: 5515

Chow random freak outs.

Hello everyone, My chow is just turn a year old last year and he has been great, couldn't ask for a better chow. Lately, he has been doing random freak outs. I am trying to rationalize it but come up empty... Here are some examples of his freak outs. 1. Sleeps soundly in my room on the floor and my ...
by trry
Fri Sep 14, 2012 8:08 am
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: Rice /Grains
Replies: 9
Views: 5970

Re: Rice /Grains

PCC wrote:I have no proof or evidence, but I imagine Chows were fed rice in the past; they're from China, after all.

When I cook for Dim Sum, I sometimes give him brown rice along with chicken or beef.

I do the same thing I mix brown rice / chicken or salmon / some dry kibble.
by trry
Fri Sep 14, 2012 8:05 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Turning 1!!
Replies: 3
Views: 2764

Turning 1!!

My chow turned 1 a few weeks ago. I thought I would share his bday picture.

Image
by trry
Thu Aug 09, 2012 8:02 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Nails and *Censored Word* Gland..
Replies: 16
Views: 7326

Re: Nails and *Censored Word* Gland..

Catis, Thank you for all your feedback but after further investigation my mom which takes him on walks informed me that she pulls on him which is probably the cause of the nail being shaved off... kinda a lot of it being shaved and she isn't a very strong women but I have opted into waiting till the...
by trry
Thu Aug 09, 2012 5:54 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Nails and *Censored Word* Gland..
Replies: 16
Views: 7326

Re: Nails and *Censored Word* Gland..

Catis, Yeah he is my first chow and i worry about this dude..... he kept on waiting to go outside since he had diarrhea which forced me to clean his nail 100x times. So I made an appointment with Vet at 2pm today ~4 hours from now should i cancel it and wait it out? I know i am very cautious but i m...
by trry
Thu Aug 09, 2012 12:33 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Nails and *Censored Word* Gland..
Replies: 16
Views: 7326

Re: Nails and *Censored Word* Gland..

Well at the moment i did a early morning pharmacy run and got him some cream and first aid bandages and wrap his paw in it till it gets better.
by trry
Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:25 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Nails and *Censored Word* Gland..
Replies: 16
Views: 7326

Re: Nails and *Censored Word* Gland..

The blood clog item I got is "21st century Styptic powder" Any advise in how to let the claw heal? I will put him the backyard until then but there is still some pavement back there. And any recommendations on shoes? his front paw are substantially bigger than his rear paws. Thanks! Edit: ...
by trry
Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:04 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Nails and *Censored Word* Gland..
Replies: 16
Views: 7326

Re: Nails and *Censored Word* Gland..

Cam Atis, I don't think its his paw hitting the floor. It looks like he is dragging his paw as he walks. the more shave down area is more towards the front top area than it being on the bottom. I will need to get him shoes since we have so much pavement and the closest park is driving distance. Any ...
by trry
Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:39 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Nails and *Censored Word* Gland..
Replies: 16
Views: 7326

Re: Nails and *Censored Word* Gland..

Cant say for sure, but the nails look to be trimmed to closely. It could be the concrete rubbing it down, but i think those would be some pretty long, aggressive walks. Its a tough balance. My dog has very straight hinds and almost walks tippy toe, so they need to be kept shorter, but his fronts ar...
by trry
Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:28 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Nails and *Censored Word* Gland..
Replies: 16
Views: 7326

Nails and *Censored Word* Gland..

Hello, I didn't know whether to put this in grooming or health but I opted into Health since its kinda urgent... Nail: My chow is bleeding from his nails. I don't think his nail were cracked but lately we've been taking him longer walks and more frequently. it looks like the concrete is filing his n...