Things you do differently because of HHO

[Clodagh]

I think how much AAD has changed how I do things. I always have a pocket of kibble on a walk ( tripe flavour, my clothes smell amazing) having always been anti treats.
And the using a different lead set up when they have to be on a lead (eg on the moor in spring) but I’m not actually formally doing anything.
Anyone else?

 

[CorvusCorax]

I'd never heard of raw feeding or BARF before coming on here, although my mother fed tripe and of course, soup bones, back in the day!
I did it exclusively for a while but it's not really compatible with the way that I train, although they do get it as a supplement/treat sometimes.

Also some really good tips like Thorn-it powder, sulphur in water for skin/hormone issues, etc.

I've done a complete 180 on Flexi leads lol, I wouldn't be without them now, but that happened off the forum!!

 

[nagblagger]

Maybe put this thread in tackroom..it may get more suggestions, I have been influenced in the equine world

 

[Clodagh]

Maybe put this thread in tackroom..it may get more suggestions, I have been influenced in the equine world

I suppose I was mainly thinking dog stuff. Or do you mean you do dog stuff differently because of the equine world?

 

[CorvusCorax]

But it's literally a thread about AAD/dogs, why wouldn't it be in here?

 

[nagblagger]

I think its a good question/thread so why restrict it to the dog world. I have learnt so much in the equestrian world from HHO.
Didn't mean it in a negative way, sorry if i didn't explain properly.

 

[cauda equina]

It is a good question!
I saw the title and thought of lots of things I've done differently after seeing things on HHO only none of them are to do with dogs

 

[Clodagh]

And Club house. There’s always someone who knows an answer to the most random questions!

 

[skinnydipper]

I've been racking my brain trying to think of something I've changed but think I must be too set in my ways

I enjoy reading what others get up to with their dogs, dog sports and working dogs, and if I was young and fit would have liked to try.

 

[AmyMay]

It’s not things that I’ve changed, but things that I’ve learned. AAD is such an invaluable resource.

One thing that I do on an almost daily basis is to strive to be the best dog walker I can be. I walk multiple dogs - and the dogs welfare aside (obviously), I’d hate for anyone to meet me and for me to be ‘that’ dog walker. The idiot owner thread has really punched that home to me.

 

[blackcob]

I landed on AAD with my first dog, of a completely batshit breed choice and ill-advised method of obtaining said dog, and thanks to the folks here I didn't make too craptacular a job of it in the end. So, erm, everything.

In case anyone needs to feel as shocked as me, that was nearly 13 years ago. ?

 

[Iznurgle]

Also some really good tips like Thorn-it powder, sulphur in water for skin/hormone issues, etc.

Can you tell me more about sulphur in water please?

 

[TheresaW]

Not to ever listen to Clodagh if she asks me if I know of anyone looking for…….?

 

[CorvusCorax]

Can you tell me more about sulphur in water please?

It was for my old dog with skin problems.
It turned out he had anal furunculosis and an allergy to the bacteria naturally occurring on his skin, among other problems, so I can't say it worked.

Buuuut I'm using it again now for my current female, she had hard, dry 'elephant' skin along belly and under one elbow, vet said it was an allergy and gave her a month of apoqoel (ouch!!) with no impact.

I spoke to someone who had her half sister and she was very bad with it, owner said it was hormonal (which checked out as she also had a blocked milk duct) and suggested sulphur tablets, I remembered I had the rock sulphur. A walnut sized piece in the water dish and it's pretty much disappeared.

 

[Archangel]

My life changed completely because of HHO because member Devonshire Dumpling found a dog on the road and she ended up with me (dog that is, not Devonshire Dumpling).

 

[skinnydipper]

Buuuut I'm using it again now for my current female, she had hard, dry 'elephant' skin along belly and under one elbow, vet said it was an allergy and gave her a month of apoqoel (ouch!!) with no impact.

I used this shampoo in the past for one of my dogs with itchy skin. I've just recommended it to someone whose dog has elephant skin with malassezia overgrowth due to allergies, also on Apoquel. She found it has helped with her skin.

Might be worth a try.

https://www.douxo.com/uk/douxo-s3-solutions#:~:text=DOUXO® S3 is recommended,for your pet and you.

 

[dogatemysalad]

HHO has been very educational regarding horses because it shows how differently people approach equestrianism and how we cope in different circumstances. It's also great for discovering new products and ideas.

I don't think AAD has changed anything for me regarding dogs though. We don't compete, they are just pets.
The dogs have always been central to family life, but they are still cared for in the same way as our first dogs 40 years ago, although I have bought the oldie a buggy and he inherited a dog coat for snowy days. Otherwise, each dog gets a collar and lead to last its lifetime and that's pretty much it.
Lots of exercise, fresh air, good food and a place by the fire in winter, is pretty simple for ours.

 

[Clodagh]

My life changed completely because of HHO because member Devonshire Dumpling found a dog on the road and she ended up with me (dog that is, not Devonshire Dumpling).

I drove past the Devonshire Dumpling pub today ?

 

[Clodagh]

Can you tell me more about sulphur in water please?

In Oz it was recommended to stop pee stains on the lawn.
I know you didn’t ask me but I’m just saying. I personally don’t think it n me are any difference ?

 

[Clodagh]

@CorvusCorax tell me of Thornit. Id love to use it but am scared of chucking a powder in a dog’s ear.
Red’s ears are disgusting, although don’t seem to give her any bother. I’m cleaning them every other day with vet stuff but although I get great swipes of red/brown gunk out it’s never ending.

 

[Jenko109]

Not quite the answer you're looking for, but I used to spend most of my time on the main horse pages. Now I spend far more time on this dog section instead.

Dogs are so much better than horses.

 

[CorvusCorax]

@CorvusCorax tell me of Thornit. Id love to use it but am scared of chucking a powder in a dog’s ear.
Red’s ears are disgusting, although don’t seem to give her any bother. I’m cleaning them every other day with vet stuff but although I get great swipes of red/brown gunk out it’s never ending.

It just seems to really dry them out. And quite a pleasing smell. I def wouldn't use it on ears that were dry/cracked/crispy.
I don't think it's an approved veterinary treatment or anything, just something a lady made in her own home IIRC!

You can get cleaning washes from vets where you put a good splash in and let them shake it out. Much better than what was available years ago, some of the drops can be very stingy.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Just to add, mine are pets also, and they are never 'just' pets, it's the most important thing that a dog can be

 

[Clodagh]

It just seems to really dry them out. And quite a pleasing smell. I def wouldn't use it on ears that were dry/cracked/crispy.
I don't think it's an approved veterinary treatment or anything, just something a lady made in her own home IIRC!

You can get cleaning washes from vets where you put a good splash in and let them shake it out. Much better than what was available years ago, some of the drops can be very stingy.

Ok. Will think again. R’s are wet/waxy. The cleaning stuff can be shaken out but I wipe the extremities. And have a bit of a delve!

 

[paisley]

Info regarding inclusion of pea fibre/protein creating digestion issues which were the exact symptoms the whippet was having.
Mostly reviewing/updating my approach to training or thinking about dog behaviour - I believe in consistency but also that dog/person relationship changes so flexibility is needed.
And to never, ever admit I cant be doing with raw feeding! (Dammit, I've outed myself ?)

 

[Thistle]

@CorvusCorax tell me of Thornit. Id love to use it but am scared of chucking a powder in a dog’s ear.
Red’s ears are disgusting, although don’t seem to give her any bother. I’m cleaning them every other day with vet stuff but although I get great swipes of red/brown gunk out it’s never ending.

Try malacetic ear cleaner from Amazon. It was recommended to me by my old vet as the caniaural stuff that they had didn't improve things.

It changes the ph in the ears. Since using it with Beans for the last 4 years we're now down to a monthly clean and no repeated yeasty infections.

Excess ear wax is often due to dietry problems, too much sugar/starch in the diet feeds the yeast.

With Red I'd guess its mostly historic as now she's being fed a well balanced diet, once you finally clear it up hopefully you'll get down to routine maintenance.

 

[ycbm]

I think its a good question/thread so why restrict it to the dog world. I have learnt so much in the equestrian world from HHO.
Didn't mean it in a negative way, sorry if i didn't explain properly.

I've done a general one ?

 

[Clodagh]

Try malacetic ear cleaner from Amazon. It was recommended to me by my old vet as the caniaural stuff that they had didn't improve things.

It changes the ph in the ears. Since using it with Beans for the last 4 years we're now down to a monthly clean and no repeated yeasty infections.

Excess ear wax is often due to dietry problems, too much sugar/starch in the diet feeds the yeast.

With Red I'd guess its mostly historic as now she's being fed a well balanced diet, once you finally clear it up hopefully you'll get down to routine maintenance.

That’s my go to, for yeast it’s so much better. But I’m mainly just using epiotic (or something like that) as the malacetic stuff is a bit strong for very regular use. I’m not getting lumps out any more.

 

[meggymoo]

I drove past the Devonshire Dumpling pub today ?

We went there many years ago when it was part of the Tarka Real Ale Trail. We sat in the beer garden with our old Labrador lying under the table.

Daughter: "Dad, X is going to be sick" No response.
" "Dad, X is is going to be sick on your foot". Still no response.
" "Dad, X has been sick on your foot!"
Dad: " Eugh! X has been sick on my foot". Yes Dad!

He has never been allowed to forget it.

 

[Aru]

AAD initially introduced me to ethical dog breeding and health testing in action. To the point I'd argue it affected me more then my vet degree or experience in clinics. I grew up around dogs between our own and families working collies and gundogs but we didn't use Vet often. To the point I look back now and feel bad for my family pets. It's amazing what exposure to new ideas and education can do..

It was on here that I seen and heard of people actually doing the testing that was recommended etc. It made me realise I could both find people doing the right things...and be that person for others.
Now that I'm in that world I see much more ethical breeding and try in my own way to encourage the same.
My own dogs are health tested to the hilt etc prior to breeding etc

But without the influence of this forum...I likely would have just kept getting rescues/mixers and not ended up down the breeding rabbit hole at all...because you unfortuantely do not meet many decent health testing breeders in day to day life even working in a vet clinic. They are the exception not the rule.

Plus Finnish lapphunds. Eternally grateful to that poster who let me know those little menaces existed

(I very much need to add the disclaimer in defence of both degree and clinics I had planned on being a large animal vet and intially had a rural mixed or large animal clinic focus only until a series of random events landed me in small animal! They do teach it in Uni!I did hip scoring,heart testing there ...but in areas where I initally worked and trained it wasnt often practiced, used or really considered an option as we had a large and mixed animal focus not smalls)