Recent content by Tigernidster

My whippet was on Atopica (Cyclosporine) for many months when she had SRMA. She did very well on it indeed, and suffered no side effects whatsoever. Hope this helps to put your mind at rest. I'm afraid you have to be quite strict about food intake when a dog is on steroids - there is no...

You will never have the same relationship with your dog once you get another. Enjoy it and don't rush into having another.

What do you mean by a remote control collar? Are you considering giving your dog an electric shock to quieten him?

I am so sorry to hear that your daughter has had such a worrying time with her lovely bitch. Depending on where you live, I would be asking for a referral to a vet school or a specialist to get to the root of all these problems, With all due respect to vets, it does perhaps sound out of the...

There is so much I could say but I will try to bite my tongue. Suffice to say this should have been considered long ago, especially if you wanted a baby. Your dog is a member of the family and,as such, should be irreplaceable. A dog is a lifetime commitment and to hear that you hate and want...

A Silken Windhound. They are absolutely stunning!

I would get him checked over by your vet he may have a urinary tract infection which is causing him to wee while you are out. If he is pooing, have you changed his food or routine recently? Might need more details to help with this one! There are lots of good harnesses for whippets like yours...

Have a look on Printmatters http://printmatters.info/printmatters3/dogshow/ - you will find open shows with classes for whippets and av hound too.

Dogs respond best to kindness - no shouting or bullying is necessary. The "Dog Gentle" method is very effective indeed. The thought of alpha rolling and electric collars makes me sick - it is all so unnecessary and only "works" in that it makes your dog respond to you our of fear, not love or...

My bitches are all neutered and none have put on any weight at all. It's down to how carefully you monitor their food intake. Weigh them regularly at your vet practice and you won't go far wrong.

Cesar Millan is a dangerous, untrained, delusional idiot. - it says so in the article and I agree. There are lots of others interesting facts about him too and it is well worth taking the time to read it through. http://beyondcesarmillan.weebly.com/owners-amp-trainers-5.html

You can buy ready made blank will papers at stationers but to be honest you should do it properly through a solicitor. It costs very little and makes sure that your wishes are carried out properly. I think you are very wise to consider this and I hope nothing happens to you for a very long time...

He has set training methods back by decades with his dominance techniques and has done immense harm to dogs. He uses questionable methods off camera and never has the animal's interests at heart - he only considers his own and the publicity he is generating to make money for himself. He is a...

Ha ha - he sounds quite a character! I'm afraid I am very strict indeed as to where my dogs are in the car, both for their safety and for mine. In an impact, a dog become a dangerous missile which can cause severe injury or even death to driver, passengers and to them. My mini schnauzer wears...

Do you encourage him by laughing at him? You must be kind but firm with him - take hold of his collar, with a firm "no" then distract him with one of his own toys. It's a bad habit that you will need to work on to stop.