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Hi all, seems like forever since I had the time, energy and internet connection to post. Well, since last post I was able to secure a new van and camper that is travel worthy so our grand adventure is planned for 3 weeks! We have all been busy figuring out how to survive together in a 17 foot...

Hi all, so was going to post an update about how Vinnie is doing and will try tomorrow....internet is not going to last that long right now.....short version is he is soooooo much better:) Since my poor baby was sick last week for his actual 1 year birthday, he had his party at his daycare with...

So we are on day 3 of chicken and rice, day 1 was just water. We are finally getting normal-ish poops! So I figured another day or 2 of the chicken and rice, then slowly begin to introduce new food. So the question is how slow do you guys recommend I introduce and in what quantities to not only...

So Vinnie was on grain free. When a vet friend told me to get him off immediately, I did. I took close to 2 weeks to change his food over completely and the entire time, he was fine. Now after we are all on the new food, we went from soft poop. to runny poop to a level I admit I have never seen...

Hi all, I recall seeing some beautiful picks of custom collars made by a member but could not find them again. I also do not know if it was an older thread. Does anyone make custom leather collars still? Thanks!

Pix of my little guy with his bestie Buddy:)

So I am taking Vinnie to the only trainer in our area. They are pretty good and it is affiliated with my vet and the playground he goes to once a week. Now, over all the service I (and Vinnie) receive from all of them is above and beyond what I would expect, especially the gals at the...

Hey all, so I know this info is in here somewhere but things have gotten a bit out of control here. What E collar do you recommend? Thanks.....detail's later when things calm down

Hi Guys...ok so Vinnie uses a harness that we both love. The problem is that I am noticing a definite balding issue right where the harness is. He is not completely bald yet but was hoping to find a solution before it got to that point. I have tried several different style collars and he escapes...

So the internet here in the camper in the woods is kinda spotty but Vinnie and I are ok with that, just means more time to go to the park! I just wanted to touch base to let everyone know how awesome he is doing and post a few pix of his progress. The training we do has been so great. Don't get...

Hello all. So the biggest hurdle in our life at the moment is that whenever Vinnie see's another animal he goes completely bonkers. I mean jumping, pulling, barking till he is frothing at the mouth and looking and sounding like a complete lunatic. Now I know his tail is wagging and he really...

Hi all! I would like to add some more mental stimulation to Vinnie's day. So far we have a few treat toy things and I hide a few snax around the camper but would love to hear what your favorite exercise is! Thanks

Hi guys, so the ant issue here is actually a lot worse than I originally thought and will not use poison of any kind. In my research I saw that placing a thick line of ground cinnamon around the camper may help. Before I do this anyone know of a reason that I should not concerning Vinnie? Just...

So I enrolled Vinnie in a day care once a week. He gets 8 hours of supervised play, agility, swimming in an in ground pool, snack and nap time! Plus the added benefit that when we get back to the camper he is so exhausted he eats dinner and passes out lol! This place is so awesome and is...

so wow.....Vinnie is completely obsessed with ants. He is loving stalking them and then eating them. So far it's kept him blissfully occupied with tail waggin' and mouth grinnin' for over 30 minutes....but wanted to make sure this was not really bad for him. I know for a fact that no poison for...

Anyone else seem to have their babies eat the toy box as though it is also a toy? I have tried 3 different kinds and he just does not seem to get it...:)

Hi all :) So two part question. 1) any good suggestions for inside toys besides the obvious stuffed animal types? We have several of those that he demolishes in minutes but then carries the outside cloth "shell"around for a few days so its OK and we swap them out every day or so. 2) in one of...

Hi all, So we are in the home stretch with the neuter site healing nicely. I am still furious, embarrassed, ect regarding the surgery but lesson learned as far as that goes and at least I know something like this will not happen again. I mean mistakes will be abundant on my part, but I will at...

So for training, other than positive reinforcement, I use "yes" and get all excited and treats, but he acts like taking the treat, regardless of what it is, including chicken, is doing me a favor. What can I do to help Vinnie when he is not all that food oriented? He does not even seem to like...

Hello everyone, I am new here and was hoping for some advice if possible. I rescued a beautiful intelligent loving friendly Dobie boy 2 weeks ago. He is 8 months. I will post more about us to give a proper introduction in a few days when things calm down a bit however was really wanting to...