Recent content by lbgoldy

Hello all, Our 11 month old dog, Archie just had surgery on his elbows :( He is doing well but the surgeon suggested we change his food to Hills J/D with management. We do not have an issue changing but that food (and mostly all of the other ones I've researched for joints etc) are chicken...

Our 60 lb bully Lenny also developed alopecia ...the vet recommended 10-12 mg, 3 times a day--we think this sounds like SO MUCH!! So, when you gave the 5mg--was it once a day? and what time of day did you give it? (did it make your dogs more sleepy?? Is that even possible? lol) How soon until...

Thank you!!!!

Hi there! We recently adopted a 3.5 year old bulldog, Lenny! His past owners used the Douxo pads for his wrinkle, tail pocket and to clean between his paws. We have been continuing with these but really don't feel like they work all that great--plus we don't love the small size of them. With our...

Thank you!! We are enjoying every minute with him!! :)

Thank you so much for the sweet message! We are soooo happy to have made the decision to adopt Lenny! His mouthing is definitely decreasing, which is good! It is never malicious--usually in play too. It used to be to get us to continue to pet him but that seems to be lessening. He is so...

I hope I'm doing this right! Here is our cutie, Lenny!

Update: So it is official--we have adopted the dog that I was asking about after the trial weekend...he came 2 weekends ago and pretty much, never left! He is adorable and loving and we couldn't be happier! Welcome Lenny to our family!!! He is settling in really nicely...we have a trainer coming...

Thanks! I just messaged a trainer to pick their brain....

Ok so trial update--- We brought him home and he was a little out of sorts the first night. Sweet, lovable and affectionate but a little nippy if we would stop petting him. We kept redirecting him with a toy once he nipped or growled/whined and it worked for the most part. He's definitely...

I agree! I was a behavioral therapist for children with autism and we used ABA which has strategies that work on animals also...basically, reinforce positive behavior. If we reinforce (or give in) to a negative behavior, the behavior will keep occurring..same idea with dogs. So I am thinking...

I agree that getting the vet paperwork and/or a phone call to them is a must! Also, the current owner loved the idea of the trial so we are going to do it over this weekend. Thank you for all of the advice! I will let everyone know how it goes!! We are excited. I hope it is a good fit!

I was thinking the same about a trainer or obedience classes if the trial happens and we think it is good fit. I asked the current owner about taking him for the weekend so I am waiting to see how they feel about it. I would hope they think agree that it is a responsible way to ensure that...

Thank you for your kind words--it has been a rough several weeks. The void in our family's life after losing our Samson has been tremendous. Thanks for the advice. I am going to ask the current owner for a trial weekend. I hope they are open to it!

This dog did seem super sweet and just wanted to be loved! I assume he also doesn't have a mean bone in his body..as most bulldog do not! I am happy to hear that your dog does the growling and the nipping too....I guess I was more concerned bc he is 3 years old and not a true puppy. OK so I...