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by chakasmom
Fri Aug 10, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: Chow Fests
Topic: ChowChowFest 2012 in Northern California
Replies: 29
Views: 20346

Re: ChowChowFest 2012 in Northern California

Thank you to everyone for another wonderful ChowFest. Moomba and I had a great time! She is obsessed with her treat bag ;-)

XXOO
by chakasmom
Sun Jul 24, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: Chow Fests
Topic: Northern California ChowFest XXXI (2011)
Replies: 29
Views: 32439

THANK YOU FOR CHOWFEST SF 2011!

Thank you for another wonderful Chowfest. It is always great to see all the chows and their parents. Thanks especially to Lou and Cindy and everyone else involved for all the hard work put in to make this such a great event. Would love to see us get media coverage next year... Moomba and I appreciat...
by chakasmom
Sun Dec 26, 2010 1:09 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: training & certification as service dog
Replies: 2
Views: 1762

Re: training & certification as service dog

Thanks Merlin! I just sent a message to our SPCA asking for info.

cher
by chakasmom
Sat Dec 25, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: training & certification as service dog
Replies: 2
Views: 1762

training & certification as service dog

Hi everyone and Merry Christmas.

Does anyone know of where I could get my chow girl trained and certified to be a service/companion dog? Has anyone on here done this with their chow?

I live in San Francisco.

Thanks,
cher
by chakasmom
Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: THANK YOU FOR CHOWFEST SF 2010!
Replies: 3
Views: 2141

THANK YOU FOR CHOWFEST SF 2010!

Thanks to everyone who organized another wonderful Chowfest this year. Moomba and I had a great time and appreciate being included, it was great to see everyone! My heartfelt sympathies to those who lost their chowlings this past year, I know the pain is indescribable. Love, Cher & Moomba and Ch...
by chakasmom
Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Help with an over-protective chow chow
Replies: 10
Views: 5080

Re: Help with an over-protective chow chow

Hello, Just wanted to report back after my dad's visit. Moomba was an absolute angel. I took many of your suggestions, let her meet my dad again in a neutral location then went up to my condo, had him give her plenty of treats, showed her that he was someone special to me so not be afraid. She was u...
by chakasmom
Fri Jun 18, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Help with an over-protective chow chow
Replies: 10
Views: 5080

Re: Help with an over-protective chow chow

Chris, so wonderful your chow is now 15. I know Moomba will mellow with age but she is definitely now in her terrible 2s. And yes, I would love to have a cat but won't take the chance since I cannot monitor her 24/7 and my place is too small to put them in different rooms all the time. Bummer. Thank...
by chakasmom
Thu Jun 17, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Cheeky Pups!
Replies: 8
Views: 3110

Re: Cheeky Pups!

Absolutely adorable!
by chakasmom
Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Help with an over-protective chow chow
Replies: 10
Views: 5080

Re: Help with an over-protective chow chow

Thank you everyone! These are really wonderful suggestions. I have been doing some of these tips already but I can see from all your posts that I have not been vigilant enough and staying on top of her. Moomba is a tough cookie. She is definitely a "growly girl". If she does not like someo...
by chakasmom
Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Help with an over-protective chow chow
Replies: 10
Views: 5080

Re: Help with an over-protective chow chow

Thank you for responding Loha's dad. The problem is my dad will be actually staying in my small SF condo for 2 days with us. I do discipline Moomba but I'd like to know the appropriate way to handle her acting up with someone staying in what she thinks is a home she owns.
by chakasmom
Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Help with an over-protective chow chow
Replies: 10
Views: 5080

Help with an over-protective chow chow

Hi, I am asking for advice. My chow chow Moomba is extremely protective of me towards other people, which is great in the sense that I feel very safe with her but...in my home she does not want anyone to come in. If someone comes in (like a date or friend) it is just to pick me up and we leave. If a...
by chakasmom
Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow verses the pit bull
Replies: 32
Views: 28939

Re: Chow verses the pit bull

Hi, Came across this while searching for an old answer to a question I had posted months ago. Yesterday Moomba was attacked by a pit at a fenced in dog park. As soon as I let her into the park a pack of dogs with a dog walker started going after her...I thought the normal hazing to the new girl but ...
by chakasmom
Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: First time long car ride for Moomba...HELP!
Replies: 9
Views: 3410

Re: First time long car ride for Moomba...HELP!

Thanks Sirchow, I will do that!
by chakasmom
Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: First time long car ride for Moomba...HELP!
Replies: 9
Views: 3410

Re: First time long car ride for Moomba...HELP!

Thanks everyone for all your great advice and suggestions! The window thing is very important and also that I keep her somewhat restricted with her seat belt. I looked up the Rescue Remedy Pet, this is exactly what i was looking for, thanks so much. We'll see how this goes, no doubt I'll need a stif...
by chakasmom
Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: First time long car ride for Moomba...HELP!
Replies: 9
Views: 3410

Re: First time long car ride for Moomba...HELP!

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by chakasmom
Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: First time long car ride for Moomba...HELP!
Replies: 9
Views: 3410

Re: First time long car ride for Moomba...HELP!

Hi Kingalis, I actually do take her in the car often but not for very long rides, at most 40 minutes. I have a seat belt for her that connects from her collar to the seat belt but she still manages to go all over the place, leaning out the window, standing up on the seat, she is very fidgety. I can ...
by chakasmom
Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: First time long car ride for Moomba...HELP!
Replies: 9
Views: 3410

First time long car ride for Moomba...HELP!

Hi, I am driving with my chow girl Moomba (17 months) to Las Vegas for Thanksgiving, about a 9 to 10 hour car ride. Can anyone suggest something to give her preferably not a tranqilizer but maybe something non-medical to calm her for the ride so sleeps for most of it? My last girl Chaka was an absol...
by chakasmom
Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:56 pm
Forum: Rescued Chow Chow Stories
Topic: Jewels from Dayton, WA
Replies: 13
Views: 8941

Re: Jewels from Dayton, WA

She is such a pretty girl!

I wish you a wonderful life with this little girl.
by chakasmom
Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:14 am
Forum: Memorials and Prayers
Topic: Dedication
Replies: 3
Views: 2450

Re: Dedication

This is beautiful, thank you for sharing. It is so difficult to deal with the loss of fur babies who were so special in our lives. I still struggle 5 weeks later and miss my Chaka desperately. I wish you strength and peace.

chakasmom
by chakasmom
Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Growling at people in elevator, barking in hallway
Replies: 6
Views: 4820

Re: Growling at people in elevator, barking in hallway

Boogie's mom, the chain leash is a good idea. I have been doing the high pitched "OWS" but as you stated should be much louder and more consistent. Sometimes things happen so fast I do not react quick enough and feel overwhelmed. She is definitely a defiant toddler, but the aggression need...
by chakasmom
Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:12 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Growling at people in elevator, barking in hallway
Replies: 6
Views: 4820

Re: Growling at people in elevator, barking in hallway

Thank you all for your comments. I actually have her in a gentle lead harness and collar that hook on her chest. She gets the leash very easily even if I hold the leash straight up. The crating, yes I have a crate that is used as her penalty box. I only use this method if she gets aggressive with me...
by chakasmom
Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Growling at people in elevator, barking in hallway
Replies: 6
Views: 4820

Growling at people in elevator, barking in hallway

Hello, I am fostering a 5 month old chow puppy. I have had her in my home for 1 1/2 weeks. She has made tremendous progress in many areas, like potty training, commands, walking on leash, not jumping on counters...all things that were issues when she first walked in the door. However she has aggress...
by chakasmom
Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: Memorials and Prayers
Topic: Sweet Abbiegirl
Replies: 7
Views: 4546

Re: Sweet Abbiegirl

Abbie was a beautiful girl. I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure this site has helped you get through the sadness as it has helped me. Your posts sound like you were and are a wonderful chow mommy.

chakasmom
by chakasmom
Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:48 pm
Forum: Rescued Chow Chow Stories
Topic: chewie the chow chow needs loving family
Replies: 52
Views: 78337

Re: chewie the chow chow needs loving family

I am so happy for you and especially Chewie. I have been watching this thread and was worried for this cutie pie. Thank you for being vigilant for his well being.

chakasmom
by chakasmom
Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: Memorials and Prayers
Topic: My Beautiful Baby Girl Chaka
Replies: 11
Views: 4842

Re: My Beautiful Baby Girl Chaka

Thank you all so much. I know time will heal. It is just so painfully lonely right now without her and I cannot make this time pass quickly. She was my world, my baby, my best friend, my soul mate.