Recent content by GinaB

When I rehomed my youngest girl, I had a few weeks of what the hell have I done?! Although nowhere near as extreme as yours. I just needed to give her time and to build up a bond. She is still a massive pain in the arse (4 years on) and I have no doubt she will continue to be until the day she...

As Beastie got older, she also slowed down her feeding. She had always been very content with dried kibble but as her teeth got poorer with age, I think it was probably more uncomfortable to eat dry kibble so we started mixing it with tinned food. Her favourite was the little Caesar ones. As she...

Thanks everyone, I'll look into the ones mentioned. I do have a plug in in the house, the Pet Remedy one as found the Adaptil didn't make a difference. She definitely needs to learn how to focus :D The hyper/boisterous I can cope with, it's just the anxiousness I want to help.

Is it a prescription only?

I can't seem to search the forums for this! I have a nearly 5 year old lab bitch who is prone to being anxious/hyper. She currently gets Aviform calmer but it no longer seems to take the edge of her (don't want to totally drug her 😁) Anyone any recommendations please?

I have changed dog walkers in the past year. I don't regularly use a walker (wish I could afford to!) but my current one is fab at fitting my girls in. Gut instinct helped a lot and how they interacted with my girls when they came for a meet and greet. I stopped using the first dog walker as she...

RTE, none of my three girls put on weight either after being spayed. In fact I've had people tell me my lab is too lean...they're just not used to a fit, working type and think all labs should be 'cuddly' sigh.

I would imagine as castration is such a quick and very (usually) straight forward surgery? Whereas with a vasectomy you're delving in more. Maybe 😄

Interesting that it changes their coats! And the two types it happens in. I know two spaniels - one a springer bitch that is in-neutered and one show breed cocker spaniel that is. However, they clip her coat (against groomer advice) and it is quite odd! It's very soft and fluffy, has no...

I have never heard of the coat issue before. All three of mine are bitches and all 3 are spayed. Tess (mini schnauzer) was done after her first season. She's clipped and has a 'normal' (as far as I'm aware!) schnauzer coat. Jess was spayed before we got her, she's lab X rottie X possible collie...

Does anyone know of a headcollar the same as the Gencon but with thicker material? I love mine, but I'd prefer something a bit wider and a bit more padded if possible.

I use an Equigroomer to brush her and it lifts all parts of her coat out that are dead. It's similar to a stripping knife in that respect (plus she loves it)

Does anyone feed primrose oil to help their dogs coat? One of mine casts so badly and someone suggested it as it can help lessen it. I know nothing will ever stop it (wishful thinking) but if it would lessen it that would be a help :D Dog in question is a yellow lab so all you have to do is...

I have only ever owned bitches but think it depends on the breed! My mini schnauzer is very independent and more a one person dog. She's stand offish with pretty much everyone except me and my dad. My lab is a Velcro dog, follows me everywhere and loves attention and strokes. Definitely a...

Perfect Fit harnesses are fab. They come in 3 sections that you can mix and match to get the perfect fit :D