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  1. chelynnah

    This site is rubbish recently

    This was started as K9 Community in 2001 - a lively thriving forum focusing on whippets and sighthounds. Around 2010 the then owners weren't able to give it the amount of time it needed and frustration with many members wanting a free-for-all to flame anyone they wanted caused many to leave...
  2. chelynnah

    Is using a cage for a dog cruel ?

    No what? They are a training tool, a safe place, a calm place. I try to have mine completely free in the house by the time they're around a year when it's safe. Because I kept two pups they ended up having the crate up longer (one in one out - rotating while out or I came home to chaos)...
  3. chelynnah

    Is using a cage for a dog cruel ?

    Yes, but then you can't condemn the whole idea because of bad owners. ANY training tool can be abused. Dogs can be choked to death on regular collars, but you wouldn't say collars were cruel would you? Or how about the person who believed crates were cruel. Wasn't lazy, thought she had...
  4. chelynnah

    Should I get another dog?

    Two is very hard work, so it just really depends on what you are able/willing to put into it. In some ways it's easier as they entertain themselves, but in other ways it's harder as you have to make the effort to do things individually as well as together or else they become too dependent on...
  5. chelynnah

    Losing my dog

    It's not easy. In fact it's one of the hardest things I've experienced in my life so far. Several months on and I still have very very bad days, but they're further apart. More often I can now think of the happy things for a few minutes before they make me cry again. Those first few...
  6. chelynnah

    Help with toilet training a disabled pup

    Go back to very very basics. I wouldn't suggest a pee pad - I'd do outside only. The second she comes out of the crate take her outside and let her pee. Immediately after feeding, straight out, when playing and stops, take her straight out, waking up from nap - straight out. When she goes...
  7. chelynnah

    Pet insurance

    Whatever you choose make sure it's a 'cover for life' policy. Those with a time limit are fine for a specific thing like a small injury, but long term illness stops after 12 months, and you could have years left with your dog and medical expenses. Insurance is always a bit of a gamble (you pay...
  8. chelynnah

    Help Required Please

    Wow, I've not seen this thread before. I'm so sorry I missed it. What a horrible shock on diagnosis. I can certainly understand as I've been there, but how amazing that you had another 3 years. What a blessing. It doesn't take away the pain of losing her and I know you still miss her every...
  9. chelynnah

    Who does your "dog" belong to when they misbehave?

    Hubby's. My dogs are well behaved little ladies. Nick's dogs are naughty terrible hooligans.
  10. chelynnah

    A chance to clone your dog - would you?

    Wouldn't clone her - there's so much that went into making her who she was that even with the same genes she wouldn't be the same dog. But I would pay anything in the world to have her back herself.
  11. chelynnah

    Bitch spotting blood 5 months after being spayed

    I think it's definitely worth a second opinion, and a look at from another vet practice that someone in your area could recommend. It is possible that all this time she's had a really bad/deep Urinary tract infection. This can produce spotting, and certainly would induce a LOT of attention to...
  12. chelynnah

    Supplements For Dogs

    I will let you know. I was quite happy till this year with the VetVits one (the rest of the younger ones are on that till we run out), but Savannah seemed to just hit a wall this year. I have heard such good things about it. Loading dose is double dose for a month or so, then regular dose...
  13. chelynnah

    Nwa champ show

    Schedules and entry forms can be downloaded from the website here http://www.nationalwhippetassociation.webeden.co.uk/#/show-event-news/4526816862
  14. chelynnah

    Supplements For Dogs

    My dogs get a halibut liver oil capsule every day for their skin and coat. They get a small scoop of a supplement called 'Herbolistic' in one of their meals every day. It's made and sold by a UK food company called Healthy Paws. They cater to the raw and complete markets. Just do an internet...
  15. chelynnah

    Is raw meat good for your dog ? opinions welcome

    ______ I will take the opposite side of the 'feeding both won't work and one holds the other up in the gut'. I have yet to see an actual scientific study to prove this. Yes, raw digests faster, but the kibble doesn't stop the raw being digested or vice versa. All the food we eat digests at...
  16. chelynnah

    Pet bereavement

    Everyone grieves differently, and for different lengths of time. We lost Chelsea, our heart dog, 6.5 months ago. It's not as bad an ache as it was, but I still have a few minutes almost every day where it hits me hard and I tear up or cry. For the first couple of weeks I couldn't breathe -...
  17. chelynnah

    Who Suppports The rspca?

    Nope, never not a chance...
  18. chelynnah

    Good citizen dog scheme

    Bronze is relatively straightforward. The hardest part for us was the 'stay' as whippets don't like cold floors. Our examiners were good about letting the whippets have a blanket. Some examiners won't. There is actually nothing in the rules that say you can't, but I don't think that will be...
  19. chelynnah

    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    I've heard good things about Zylkene, fingers crossed for you
  20. chelynnah

    Grass eating Dogs - Is it OKay?

    Mostly mine graze the fresh grass and rarely throw up - so I call it their 'salad'. Occasionally though they do eat too much and throw up. In my previous breed anytime they ate grass they would throw up. Until whippets I always assumed it was a bit of a poorly tum and their way of making...
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