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...what is his name, Rich? Hi Linda and Shirley,
The dog is mine. He was 4 then. His name is William and he is soon to be 11. And unfortunately, isn't doing so well. He has GSDM which is like MS for humans. But what an incredible breed. So loyal and smart.
The picture at Maui was in one of their state parks. That is a volcano bed. The clouds are 10,000 feet high so being above this, and looking down on it, is quite a sight. The camera doesn't do it justice.
Rich
The dog is mine. He was 4 then. His name is William and he is soon to be 11. And unfortunately, isn't doing so well. He has GSDM which is like MS for humans. But what an incredible breed. So loyal and smart.
The picture at Maui was in one of their state parks. That is a volcano bed. The clouds are 10,000 feet high so being above this, and looking down on it, is quite a sight. The camera doesn't do it justice.
Rich
Joan,
I couldn't agree more. Definitely try GF for William - our 14 1/2 year old dog got much spunkier whe we removed gluten from her diet - Dogtor J has very helpful info.
Mary Beth
I couldn't agree more. Definitely try GF for William - our 14 1/2 year old dog got much spunkier whe we removed gluten from her diet - Dogtor J has very helpful info.
Mary Beth
"If you believe it will work out, you'll see opportunities. If you believe it won't you will see obstacles." - Dr. Wayne Dyer
GF for William? You know, I honestly don't know what he eats, except for the fact that my wife spoils him and he begs for bones ALL the time. I think he is eating something like Science Diet or the like. He has solid BM's etc. and sees an excellent vet who used to care for Shepherds used by the Army in Iraq. So do you really think gluten could be an issue for him? He is on so many meds I can't even count anymore. So perhaps you have something.
German Shepherds are very demanding dogs, but in a good way. Their minds are always working. I didn't know how demanding they were when I purchased him. A co-worker of mine had a litter and said I needed one. And I said OK. Boy did we have to learn a lot.
You can see him working out problems that my former golden retriever never could handle. I swear he could speak English if he tried a little harder. He knows so many words that my wife and I spell in front of him so he doesn't get excited by the words he does know... but he has also figured out some of the spellings so know we have to speak in pig latin. But with that intelligence means he always needs physical and mental challenges. You need to wear them out daily in both respects, or they WILL drive you crazy.
Funny story, when he was a pup, just 8 weeks old, I read an article about how easy Shepherds were to train. The article said you could teach one to poop on command by saying "hurry potty" when he did his business. So even today, I can walk him (very slowly now due to his age) and when I want him to poop (usually in an empty field), I just say "William, hurry potty". And there he goes. Very handy. Of course if he is "empty" he wont go, but he looks at me anxiously like he is still trying.
We also have a search game that he plays every night where my wife hides treats all over the house and tells him to search for them. This happens at 7P every night and if you forget, he will promptly remind you. It is cool to see him use his nose. You can see why they are such excellent search and rescue dogs.
My first Shepherd and not my last. Love that guy!
Will be checking Dr. J's site next... Thanks
German Shepherds are very demanding dogs, but in a good way. Their minds are always working. I didn't know how demanding they were when I purchased him. A co-worker of mine had a litter and said I needed one. And I said OK. Boy did we have to learn a lot.
You can see him working out problems that my former golden retriever never could handle. I swear he could speak English if he tried a little harder. He knows so many words that my wife and I spell in front of him so he doesn't get excited by the words he does know... but he has also figured out some of the spellings so know we have to speak in pig latin. But with that intelligence means he always needs physical and mental challenges. You need to wear them out daily in both respects, or they WILL drive you crazy.
Funny story, when he was a pup, just 8 weeks old, I read an article about how easy Shepherds were to train. The article said you could teach one to poop on command by saying "hurry potty" when he did his business. So even today, I can walk him (very slowly now due to his age) and when I want him to poop (usually in an empty field), I just say "William, hurry potty". And there he goes. Very handy. Of course if he is "empty" he wont go, but he looks at me anxiously like he is still trying.
We also have a search game that he plays every night where my wife hides treats all over the house and tells him to search for them. This happens at 7P every night and if you forget, he will promptly remind you. It is cool to see him use his nose. You can see why they are such excellent search and rescue dogs.
My first Shepherd and not my last. Love that guy!
Will be checking Dr. J's site next... Thanks
It is Dogtor J!
I have been researching dog food for months and months and I'm sorry to say that Science Diet (pushed by vets) is NOT a good food.
I have one rating scale to share that I've since found has it drawbacks but I'll share that. Also, the Whole Dog Journal does not like Science Diet. I paid for something called Petsumer.com and I will tell you what they said about it.
I have been researching dog food for months and months and I'm sorry to say that Science Diet (pushed by vets) is NOT a good food.
I have one rating scale to share that I've since found has it drawbacks but I'll share that. Also, the Whole Dog Journal does not like Science Diet. I paid for something called Petsumer.com and I will tell you what they said about it.
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor and don't play one on TV.
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
Dogtor J
"A Brief History of “the Big 4″
I have been gluten-free for over ten years now. But it did not take long for me to realize that there were other foods that needed to be eliminated from our diets…and those of my veterinary patients. Within a few months of starting down this road, I had discovered that dairy was not “nature’s perfect food”, soy was not a “health food” and that corn was the fourth food that induced villous atrophy of the small intestine, just as gluten does. Turns out, my four-legged patients needed this info as badly as I did.
Yes, I began placing all of my dog and cat patients on the same diet that I had adopted for myself, starting with the elimination of wheat and later adding restrictions from soy, corn and all dairy products. Miracles started happening in my veterinary patients! And why wouldn’t they? Dogs and cats are carnivores and not only would they never elect to eat gluten grains, dairy, soy and corn, they would never even be exposed to them, as they are all man-cultivated items.
So, when did we mess things up so badly? Look back…way back.
Dogtor J"
I have been gluten-free for over ten years now. But it did not take long for me to realize that there were other foods that needed to be eliminated from our diets…and those of my veterinary patients. Within a few months of starting down this road, I had discovered that dairy was not “nature’s perfect food”, soy was not a “health food” and that corn was the fourth food that induced villous atrophy of the small intestine, just as gluten does. Turns out, my four-legged patients needed this info as badly as I did.
Yes, I began placing all of my dog and cat patients on the same diet that I had adopted for myself, starting with the elimination of wheat and later adding restrictions from soy, corn and all dairy products. Miracles started happening in my veterinary patients! And why wouldn’t they? Dogs and cats are carnivores and not only would they never elect to eat gluten grains, dairy, soy and corn, they would never even be exposed to them, as they are all man-cultivated items.
So, when did we mess things up so badly? Look back…way back.
Dogtor J"
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor and don't play one on TV.
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
Sarah Irick's 100 point scale for grading dog food
http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/dog- ... tings.html
If I can find it I'll post the criticism of her rating.
If I can find it I'll post the criticism of her rating.
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor and don't play one on TV.
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
The Whole Dog Journal
Not Recommended An abbreviated list of foods we would pass on.
Science Diet Adult Lamb and Rice, Science Diet's Nature's Best Chicken and Brown Rice Dinner Adult
Science Diet Adult Lamb and Rice, Science Diet's Nature's Best Chicken and Brown Rice Dinner Adult
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor and don't play one on TV.
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
Petsumer This is out of 5 Paw Prints
Science Diet Dog Food
16 Dog Food Reviews
Yes Red Flag Ingredients
Avg. Rating Dry 1.5 Paw Prints
Avg. Rating Can 2 Paw Prints
16 Dog Food Reviews
Yes Red Flag Ingredients
Avg. Rating Dry 1.5 Paw Prints
Avg. Rating Can 2 Paw Prints
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor and don't play one on TV.
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
The info in this link is really scary
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor and don't play one on TV.
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
Found it finally
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor and don't play one on TV.
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan