My new best friend

[ashleen]

He moved in the end of April.
He's 5 months old now.
Anyone know how to get him to stop grabbing sleeves and jumping up?
Been years since I had a puppy.

 

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[ashleen]

Empty peanutbutter jar can keep him busy for hours

 

[ashleen]

Sometimes you just gotta...

 

[Ozzygold]

What a beautiful dog. If you ever get tired of him you can send him over here

 

[al-nm]

lol good looking pet just glad the jar is empty most dont know it but peanut butter is deadly for dogs. I didn't know either til vet told me. then checked others and got the same info.

 

[trikikiwi]

If you suspect that your dog thinks that IT OWNS YOU!
then check out this guy- he is brilliant - www.cesarmillaninc.com

otherwise from this link
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf386982.tip.html

RE: Is Peanut Butter Okay for Dogs?
Post By Deanne (Guest Post) (06/23/2008)

I got this info from Golden Bond Rescue:
It feels good to treat your pet to human food every once in a while.
Those puppy-dog eyes are hard to resist as they watch you eat and try
to convince you that they are starving! It makes you want to give them
a taste of everything you eat. But beware: Giving in to those eyes and
giving dogs human foods can actually harm them.
In 2007, the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center received more than
130,000 calls. Most cases of animal poisoning were caused by common
human foods and household items.
Many foods we enjoy can be dangerous to animals. It's best to stick to
pet food and a diet recommended by your vet. Here are a few of the
most toxic foods that can harm your pet:

Bad news foods

Avocad os
They contain a toxic component called persin, which can damage heart,
lung and other tissue in many animals. This fruit is very toxic to
dogs, cats and most animals.

Beer
Alcoholic beverages can cause the same damage to an animal's liver and
brain as they cause in humans. But the effects can be deadly on
animals since they are much smaller than us. The smaller the animal,
the more deadly the effects can be. Even a small amount of alcohol may
cause vomiting and damage the liver and brain.

Nuts
Walnuts and macadamia nuts are especially toxic. Effects can be
anything from vomiting to paralysis to death. Within 12 hours of
eating the nuts, pets start to develop symptoms such as an inability
to stand or walk, vomiting, hyperthermia (elevated body temperature),
weakness, and an elevated heart rate. These symptoms can be even worse
if your dog eats some chocolate with the nuts. The effect can cause
kidney failure, often le ading to death.

Chocolate
Chocolate contains theobromine, which can kill your pet if eaten in
large quantities. Dark and unsweetened baking chocolates are
especially dangerous. Giving your pup a piece of chocolate cake or
even letting him lick the chocolate icing on the cake could cause him
to become ill. Theobromine can also cause a dog or cat's heart to beat
very rapidly or irregularly, which could result in death if the pet is
exercising or overly active.

Candy
Candy or anything containing Xylitol (a common sweetener found in some
diet products) can cause a sudden drop in an animal's blood sugar,
loss of coordination and seizures. If left untreated, the animal could
die.

Caffeine
Coffee, tea or any product that contains caffeine stimulates an
animal's central nervous and cardiac systems. This can lead to
restlessness, heart palpitations and death, depending on how much the
animal consumes.

Grapes and raisin s
Grapes and raisins can lead to kidney failure in dogs. As little as a
single serving of raisins can kill them. And the effects are
cumulative, which means that even if a dog eats just one or two grapes
or raisins regularly, the toxin that builds in his system will
eventually kill him.

Onions
Onions are another common food that can be highly toxic to pets. They
can destroy an animal's red blood cells and lead to anemia, weakness
and breathing difficulties. Their effects are also cumulative over time.

Medicine
Hide medicine from your pets just like you would from your children.
The most common cause of pet poisoning is from animals ingesting a
medicine or drug normally prescribed for humans.
And this is not just because furry pals are getting into their pet
parent's medicine cabinets. In many cases, pet owners give their
feline and canine friends an over-the-counter medication to ease an
animal's pain. But acetaminophen and ibuprofen, the active ingredients
in many common pain relievers, are extremely toxic to dogs and cats.
They can cause gastric ulcers, liver damage, kidney failure and
sometimes death.

Good news foods

There are a few things that you CAN give to your furry pal. However,
you should always consult a veterinarian before introducing a new food
item to your pet.
Although these foods are normally harmless, some animals have
sensitive gastrointestinal tracts. So even these healthy treats should
be avoided if they cause gastrointestinal upset for your pet. Keep in
mind that these and other "extras" should not make up more than 5 to
10 percent of the pet's daily caloric intake.

Lean meats
Any cooked lean meat should be fine for most dogs. High-fat meats,
chicken skin and fat from steaks or roasts are not recommended.
Ingestion may lead to gastrointestinal upset or even pancreatitis.
This can be a very painful condition for dogs. In addition, most
companion animals do not need extra fat in their diets. Never give
your pet meat with the bone in it. Animals can choke on the bones, and
they can splinter as well.

Vegetables
Carrot sticks, green beans, cucumber slices and zucchini slices are
all OK.

Fruit
Apple slices, orange slices, bananas and watermelon are all OK. Make
sure the seeds have been taken out; seeds are not good for your pet!

Baked potatoes
Plain baked potatoes are fine, but make sure they are cooked  no
unripe potatoes or potato plants.

Bread
Plain cooked bread is fine; just make sure there are no nuts or
raisins added.

Rice and pasta
Plain, cooked pasta and white rice are OK. Often veterinarians
recommend plain rice with some boiled chicken when gastrointestinal
upset is present.

In case of emergency
Despite all the precautions you take to keep your pet pals safe,
accidents do happen. That's why the ASPCA, Humane Society and animal
advocates advise pet owners to keep the telephone numbers of their
local veterinarian and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center  (888)
426-4435  in a prominent location.

Common signs of poisoning include muscle tremors or seizures; vomiting
and diarrhea; drooling; redness of skin, ears and eyes; and swelling
and bleeding.
If you suspect your pet has consumed, inhaled or come in contact with
a toxic substance, stay calm and call for help immediately. If you see
your pet consuming anything you think might be toxic, seek emergency
help immediately even if she or he is not exhibiting any symptoms.

 

[Mental Granny]

Ok here it comes I cant help it ! Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hes just cuuuuuuuuuuuute, how could he do anything bad? Hehe

 

[MD Dog]

First the jumping up. When he does this a light knee to the chest stops the behavior if not then a barefooted step on his hind paws should do the trick.

The shirt grabing is a real problem as this is a pure bred hunting breed they tend to do everything all mouth while young. But try grabbing his muzzle as you say no firmly and untill he releases apply light pressure.

You'll also need to establish dominance at this age or he'll run your household. The link you got above for Ceasor Milan will help you in this endeavor.

 

[bill gent]

as a K9 officer n trainer depending how old the dog is puppies have a short attention span any smart trainer will not start serious working until at least 9-10 months. If the dog is over that a sharp simple word such as no is used with corrective leash or to sit the dog when he does this. When he does sit praise in high tone never give a treat.

the key here is to have everyone on the same page one rule for all. A dog if he gets away with bad behavior with another family member will escalate it for all (give an inch take a mile) Bad behavior must be anticipated or nipped in the bud as soon as it happens or else a dog gets confused as to what is not acceptable remember you are the Alpha leader.

You can be loving yet enforcing

 

[ashleen]

oh good grief
I didn't know peanut butter could hurt him
that's the end of that, then.

I love Ceaser Milan
Wish he could move in for a week

Up to yesterday Jesse only knew 'sit'.
But, last night he learned shake hands I'm so proud