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I tried the Furminator and didn't like it. My go-to grooming tool is a long toothed comb.

Dim Sum had a sensitive stomach when he was young, but he handled the switch without blinking an eye.

It's rather ironic that just after I wrote that Dim Sum's current food is Costco/Kirtland Lamb and Rice in another thread that it gets recalled. The code on the bag indicates it is one of the affected batches, although he has gone through 3/4 of the bag since I got. Fortunately no problems, and I al...

I agree, and I thought about it...but based on what? Things hanging from a tree? That's really all I had. I never saw them tear into each other or anything else. One of those could have passed off as a rope swing...see what I mean? But you said you saw them baiting the dogs to bite into it, yes? Pl...

But you don't just accuse people and get involved in things like that in a neighborhood like this. Plus, if I was severly wrong (which I doubted!) those are heavy allegations to accuse someone of. IMO it is better to alert the police, animal control, or whoever, and let them deal with it. You are n...

I recommend you bring him to a vet ASAP. You can never be too careful with a puppy.

paraselenic wrote:We drove from Minneapolis, MN to Ozark, AL to adopt her from a shelter.

Wow, that is amazing right there!

Welcome to the board. I wish you, your husband, and Ursa many happy years together.

I've never heard that you must blow dry a dog to avoid skin irritations and rash. You do need to make sure all shampoo and conditioner is rinsed off for those reasons.

I always groom Dim Sum on a grooming table so he has no choice but to stand or sit there.

Dim Sum had pet insurance when he was a puppy, because the risk of is being injured or ill was greater. But now he no longer has it, because the cost to keep it outweighed the risk.

She looks very calm in the tub.

What a nice portrait of Cocoa!

Sitting nicely

Wow had a look at that site Cam and I don't know about the rest of the world but in England a place like that would be classed as 'puppy farming' which is frowned upon, I guess its about what is acceptable in any given residence. While they have some nice looking dogs, how can they possibly give th...

I knew it.

Wow, every six weeks! I think Dim Sum only gets a bath every six months. LOL. But I do brush him out frequently...I too like to make sure he looks good for his adoring public.

I am not as adept at clipping as you appear to be, though...Dim Sum's fur is a bit more messy and wild.

I don't know anything about service dogs, but I found this site which is pertinent to your needs. The FAQ will probably answer many of your questions: http://www.psychdog.org/

I wasn't here when you left before, but welcome back. Lobis is REALLY cute, and bunny hopping is one of the things I love about Chows.

Did he just get groomed?

I don't think they treated him very well because since I brought him home he's stayed in the corner just watching me suspiciously. If I approach him speaking softly he'll sit up and let me pet him and pick him up. He snapped at me tonight but I think that was my fault because I didn't say anything ...

Nothing to worry about. Your Chow just has shorter fur compared to your neighbor's. Juliette has more of a "classic" (for lack of a better word) build and coat, compared to the current "breed standard," i.e. show dog style of Chow.

david franklin wrote:Food are

Orijen

EVO

I have fed Dim Sum those. I like to rotate brands and/or protein sources every few months. Right now (aside from the fresh meat he gets daily) he is eating Costco's Kirtland lamb, rice, and vegetable. When the bag is done, I will switch to California Naturals.

Pretty eyes

Welcome aboard.

In the shade of the Smithsonian Butterfly Garden

So sorry for your loss. I looked at your first post again. I do not know what legal recourse you have, but your parents look into it. You might not be the only one whose puppy was sick; their could be other families who purchased a puppy from the pet shop and had the same experience. The shop and th...

"Sorry I was just gone 10 minutes to pick this. Yes I know, thank you for your concern." would have prevented some more verbal exchange between the two of you. Mind you, there was nothing close to arguing. I was just irritated with her tone. Was she younger? Yeah, probably. I am 50. It's ...

I bet 10 minutes after the incident you had thought of a million better responses than "Uh, yes, I know" LOL I said that because I didn't really know what she meant. My initial thought was about how having the windows open so far that he could kill someone, not that he get killed. It was ...