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- Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:53 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Clicker training, multiple dogs, impromptu training...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6772
Re: Clicker training, multiple dogs, impromptu training...
Personally, i would think about 'marking' the behaviour with another sound / word to keep the click salient. When i'm training this behaviour i just the treat without a marker as soon as they pause. Then i stretch it out to reawrding when they look at me, then they have to turn to me, then come to m...
- Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:42 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: New Owner (sort-of) Needs Advice
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6218
Re: New Owner (sort-of) Needs Advice
Your baby chowling needs to go out to potty at least every 4 hours during the day. My adult chows have access to potty 4 times a day, but they needed to go out far more as pups. I would also say that adult chows in apartments benefit from 2 short, or 1 longer walk a day (at least 45-50mins) to allow...
- Sun Feb 21, 2010 11:35 am
- Forum: Memorials and Prayers
- Topic: Ivana has left us
- Replies: 20
- Views: 23303
Re: Ivana has left us
I'm so sorry. Run free Ivana.
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:42 pm
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: eye green discharge
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7441
Re: eye green discharge
Green discharge from an eye would make me take Pong to the vet. It sounds like an infection that will need treatment or may turn into an ulcer, or even damage his vision. Let us know how he does!
- Sat Jan 30, 2010 7:58 pm
- Forum: Grooming
- Topic: Urine staines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9204
Re: Urine staines
Oh yes, i love the white on white for Millie. I would swear by the black on black for my Alfie's coat. It was always GORGEOUSLY back & shiny. They are natural, with none of the hardh chemicals you often find in these kind of shampoos, a big plus for me. I think CC does a 'trial' or 'travel' pack...
- Fri Jan 29, 2010 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Run Up to Crufts
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13500
Re: Run Up to Crufts
That's the perfect attitude! She's a winner for YOU & that is all that matters. I'd take her temperament over a beautiful yet nasty dog any day. I think showing teaches me a marvellous 'poker face' Just be nice to everyone & vent when you get home Sirol :wink: I just don't get involved.
- Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:46 pm
- Forum: Grooming
- Topic: Urine staines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9204
Re: Urine staines
I use a lot of Chris Christenson products on my creamy girl. A lot of whitening shampoos will help with staining btu this http://www.chrissystems.com/iceonice1.htm sprayed on, prevents the issue
- Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Run Up to Crufts
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13500
Re: Run Up to Crufts
The show world reminds me more of the school playground at times... & I hated that place! It's a DOG show people, not the Nobel physics prize! Politics aside, all you are playing for is another's (hopefully educated in & lovers of the breed) OPINION of your dogs. How they feel the dog measur...
- Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:38 am
- Forum: Grooming
- Topic: Weepy eye cleaning
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11358
Re: Weepy eye cleaning
Hi Karen, I feel your pain. Millie is just the same & it looks so ugly against that cream fur. I've has a lot of sucess with the top two products on this page http://k9rawdiet.com/Ear-and-Eye-Cleaners-c-27.html (Mindy's website) I use the pads mostly. Hope that helps
- Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:38 am
- Forum: Grooming
- Topic: Weepy eye cleaning
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11358
Re: Weepy eye cleaning
Hi Karen, I feel your pain. Millie is just the same & it looks so ugly against that cream fur. I've has a lot of sucess with the top two products on this page http://k9rawdiet.com/Ear-and-Eye-Cleaners-c-27.html (Mindy's website) I use the pads mostly. Hope that helps
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:06 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Ketamine recall
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5859
Ketamine recall
Just wanted to make sure everyone is aware of this recall. The scarey thing is it's been an issue since July & only at the end of December were Vets told. The article below talks about all of it. My friend has the chow in the article & called me the day it happened to Ruskin. Having seen her...
- Sun Jan 10, 2010 6:58 pm
- Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
- Topic: Coco got snow too!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13253
Re: Coco got snow too!
Wonderful snow pictures!
- Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:32 pm
- Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
- Topic: Bramble snow video
- Replies: 16
- Views: 16170
Re: Bramble snow video
Excellent video! Love her excitement over the flower pot
- Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:04 pm
- Forum: Community Discussions
- Topic: How Cold Is It??
- Replies: 31
- Views: 22452
Re: How Cold Is It??
Ha ha! It's been about 55 or warmer here in seattle most days. I haven't needed a coat to walk in a week or so
- Fri Jan 01, 2010 5:40 pm
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: Bald & Bloody Spot
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8794
Re: Bald & Bloody Spot
Maybe he got wet / damp there & it didn't dry well? That's has happened to Millie in that area before. Really worried me at the time, but since i've been more careful, never seen it again.
- Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:52 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: How Long do you Walk?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 26964
Re: How Long do you Walk?
That's far too long! Even an adult chow doesn't tend to need that much exercise daily. I tend to walk mine twice a day for about 40mins then 15mins. If we go out snowshoeing they just about go for 2hours & they only get 1-2 short walks the next day. At 6months, you chow isn't fully grown yet &am...
- Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:47 am
- Forum: Grooming
- Topic: Coat question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16692
Re: Coat question
Anytime
- Tue Dec 29, 2009 2:32 pm
- Forum: Grooming
- Topic: Coat question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16692
Re: Coat question
The fluctuation in temperature are causing mine to shed a little as well. My best advice is groom, groom, groom as it encourages coat growth & conditioning. Coming in & out of season will also affect coat in bitches. Louie is shedding like crazy, in the middle of a coat change & entered ...
- Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:02 pm
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: When a Chow's tail suddenly stops curling over the back
- Replies: 5
- Views: 14361
Re: When a Chow's tail suddenly stops curling over the back
Most chows put their tail down when they are scare, unhappy or in discomfort. Of an older or sick chow it can just be more comfortable to leave it down rather than exert the muscles to keep in on their backs. Maybe worth a check-up to see if any arthritis is suspected him the back or legs.
- Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:57 pm
- Forum: Grooming
- Topic: How to maintain that freshly groomed, fluffy look?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 21890
Re: How to maintain that freshly groomed, fluffy look?
Glad to help! Also, try lots of short brushstrokes rather than long ones. That helps
Thanks for the compliment on Louie, i love grooming but he's the only chow that enjoys it as much as i do. Millie would rather not thanks
Thanks for the compliment on Louie, i love grooming but he's the only chow that enjoys it as much as i do. Millie would rather not thanks
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:14 am
- Forum: Memorials and Prayers
- Topic: Vickie's beloved Kyra has crossed the Rainbow Bridge
- Replies: 17
- Views: 16987
Re: Vickie's beloved Kyra has crossed the Rainbow Bridge
It's been a hard year for loosing chows. Unfortunately, Ky will have stellar company up there. Run free sweet Kyra, x
- Sun Nov 29, 2009 8:42 pm
- Forum: Grooming
- Topic: How to maintain that freshly groomed, fluffy look?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 21890
Re: How to maintain that freshly groomed, fluffy look?
Nope, you need a force air dryer, it makes a huge difference to their 'fluff factor' Also, always brush / comb towards the head (apart from their legs) I give them a quick blow out then spray with grooming spray before most groomings. A slicker will also help you. Here is Louie (at 3months old) afte...
- Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:28 pm
- Forum: Grooming
- Topic: How to maintain that freshly groomed, fluffy look?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 21890
Re: How to maintain that freshly groomed, fluffy look?
DO you have a dog dryer? It really makes a huge difference in making their coat look fluffy. I can take mine to the dogs & fluff them up even without wahing them. It's awesome!
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:32 pm
- Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
- Topic: what color will this Chow be?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10847
Re: what color will this Chow be?
I guess red!
- Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Cinder has moved on
- Replies: 31
- Views: 32698
Re: Cinder has moved on
I'm so sorry to hear about Cinder. My deepest sympathies & empathy. Take good care, x