It's one of Ares favoritesI've often thought I gotta try that! Especially with Kali. She is really a go getter with her nose, I swear! Buddy would probably do very well too. Got to give that a try.
Deegan is very good as well he just gets so excited hahaha he starts spinning in circles where I tell him to sit till I call him
That's what I've found (except with Oji). Dobes learn new things quite quickly. But you'll have to keep us posted as to whether she does the Dobie thing and shows you she knows a behavior but then seems to think "I've already done this. How 'bout I change it up a bit?"
Mischa is just over 11 months and weighed in at 62.6 lbs today!! And here's 2 comparison pics... First one taken the day we got her (may 4, 2015) second one today (Jan 6, 2016)
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She certainly does seem too skinny! @PandoraB , i know now exactly what you were talking about!! I'm not used to this kind of lean breed! I have to keep telling myself.. it's "puppy lean" it's "puppy lean!!"
That's part of growth spurts and slowing down. One week they look plump and one week they look thin, but it levels out. It's very common with the breed and she's a very healthy weight for her age.UGH... i thought for sure she'd gain this week!
20 wks [2/5/16] 45 lbs & 22.75"
UGH... i thought for sure she'd gain this week!
I dread getting on the scales for that reason these days. After seeing your post I sucked it up and weighed her (after I peeled myself off the floor after I saw my weight and had a hysterical fit I mean! ). Anyway, Luna is now 47 pounds at 5 months.
I hear ya! I always worry when I see ribs but I know that it's normal in certain positions. Although Luna seems to be getting bigger by the day her weight gain had slowed down for a few weeks. I haven't been weighing her as much lately though because it requires ME to get on the scales first and between missed work outs and too many "comfort food" meals for a variety of reasons including Luna's puppy needs, work demands, oral surgery, and finally a nasty cold in the past 2 weeks I've gained 10 pounds since I got Luna!
Oh man do i feel ya on SO many levels!! We've been quarantined with Plague down here too.... then hit with snow days... and just the drastic life routine changes in general since Sept and especially since November that i'm all turned around. The pounds have been packing on here too.I hear ya! I always worry when I see ribs but I know that it's normal in certain positions. Although Luna seems to be getting bigger by the day her weight gain had slowed down for a few weeks. I haven't been weighing her as much lately though because it requires ME to get on the scales first and between missed work outs and too many "comfort food" meals for a variety of reasons including Luna's puppy needs, work demands, oral surgery, and finally a nasty cold in the past 2 weeks I've gained 10 pounds since I got Luna!
But i will say, it has been SO amazing going through this crazy Puppydom with you!! I feel really lucky that we met!
Oh man do i feel ya on SO many levels!! We've been quarantined with Plague down here too.... then hit with snow days... and just the drastic life routine changes in general since Sept and especially since November that i'm all turned around. The pounds have been packing on here too.
Aww, sorry you haven't been feeling well! Hope you're better now!
Ribs can be totally normal, especially as they are growing. I think often people freak out a little too much about seeing ribs on our animals. You have to think, lots of healthy kids show ribs! They are so active and its all a part of growing. Athletes show ribs easily, too. I'd rather a puppy be lean than too chunky. Don't stress, a little ribs are ok, especially when they are taking a breath in. Taking in the overall picture of the dog is a much more accurate way to judge physical fitness than by judging on the sight of ribs alone.
If she's more active lately, you can easily increase her food to compensate. I always look at my dogs to judge when I need to up or cut back on food. If they are showing a little rib, I don't worry unless we are increasing our activity. If they are showing absolutely no rib (even the last one) I feel them and if I have to press hard to find rib...wellll woopsie, time to cut back on food, lol.
Here is a good example on a 4mo boxer pup, showing exactly why it isn't accurate to judge if they are "too" skinny based on the sight of ribs alone:
It varies from dog to dog but females are much faster to mature and are usually slowing way down height wise by 9 - 12 months. They will keep filling out for several months after that, but it's subtle compared to when they're under 6 months. Males on the other hand can keep filling out until they're 3 or 4 years old.
I had to have hubby start lifting Albert once he hit about 60# and when he reached about 80 it had to be at the vet since it's tough to lift something that heavy if they aren't perfectly still. The vet has a nice walk on scale in the waiting room so I could technically do it as often as I want, but they don't change much at this age.I tried getting his 8 month weight today and it wasn't happening.
Oops, just realized what thread we are in! lol Getting off track here....sorry.
