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  1. Thread: Ear Problems

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    Another vote for a grain free food change. I had...

    Another vote for a grain free food change. I had a lab that had the same issues. Changed his food to grain free and didn't have another problem.
  2. Thread: ACL injury

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    Jen, I know my dog all too well which is why...

    Jen,

    I know my dog all too well which is why she is in the crate. I have a kennel with 5x10 runs attached to a building and won't put her out there because she likes to jump up on the fence and...
  3. Thread: ACL injury

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    Sue, Gracie is more the fire breather/ hyper...

    Sue,

    Gracie is more the fire breather/ hyper type. If I put her in an enclosure with a low fence like that every time someone was around she'd have her paws up on top of the enclosure and more...
  4. Thread: ACL injury

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    Breck, For rehab now, we are doing ice and...

    Breck,

    For rehab now, we are doing ice and range of motion. The heat was only for the first two days. She did have minor meniscus damage. He said they basically had to trim it up.

    Believe...
  5. Thread: ACL injury

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    Just a quick update. She is doing a whole lot...

    Just a quick update. She is doing a whole lot better than I expected her to be doing at this point. She wasn't eating very good for about the first day, I did contact the sugery center about it,...
  6. Thread: ACL injury

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    She had the TPLO on Tuesday. I picked her up...

    She had the TPLO on Tuesday. I picked her up last night (Wednesday). I had talked to them about leaving her there for a couple weeks to start her rehab, and he said he didn't really recommed it. ...
  7. Thread: ACL injury

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    To all that replied to my thread. Gracie is at...

    To all that replied to my thread. Gracie is at VOSM now, just got the call that she is being prepped for surgury. I had the consultation with them last night and dropped her off. I came away very...
  8. Thread: ACL injury

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    Breck, Thanks for the quick reply. I called...

    Breck,

    Thanks for the quick reply. I called VOSM and have an appt set up for Monday. I'm glad I looked into this more. It sounds like VOSM is a top notch facility. In your experience did the...
  9. Thread: ACL injury

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    ACL injury

    I know this has been discussed on here in great length, and I've read through a bunch of archives about ACL injuries.

    I came home Monday evening and when I let my 3yr old out, she was limping. ...
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    I built my house 5 years ago. I installed oak...

    I built my house 5 years ago. I installed oak hardood in all the living areas. I was worried about the scratches as well so I bought dog boots that have the velcro straps for my lab. They work...
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    With my limited experience in which I've had a...

    With my limited experience in which I've had a couple of each, males tend to be a little more hard headed, but tend to handle "preasure" better. The females seem to be easier to train at a young...
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    I have heard good things about the Equinox. ...

    I have heard good things about the Equinox. Supposed to be getting around 30 mpg. We bought a Honda crv in March, and it has 7,000 miles on it and is getting around 24-25 mpg. The fluids have all...
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    I just finished building a 10x16 kennel. I built...

    I just finished building a 10x16 kennel. I built it on 2x6 preasure treated frame on 1 foot centers and 2 4x4 runners under (like the prebuilt portatable sheds are built). It has the synthetic...
  14. Thread: Duck Pens

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    I can get some pictures when I get home form...

    I can get some pictures when I get home form vacation next week. I built about 8 pens that are built out of preasure treated 2x4's for all 6 sides. Mine are 3 ft tall 8 ft x 10 ft wide. They are...
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    I like the Cabelas Ultimates I have. They are...

    I like the Cabelas Ultimates I have. They are similar to the super mags. 5mm and the armor flex. The thing I wanted and what sold me was that they have the velcro straps. They are great to shoot...
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    I have a female that just turned two. She just...

    I have a female that just turned two. She just finished her first heat cycle. She is very trim, athletic and active as well. Seems like she wasn't in for long though. My male only acted stupid...
  17. Thread: Pet Insurance

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    Does anyone have any experience with Healthy paws...

    Does anyone have any experience with Healthy paws insurance? Reading through what is covered it seems that they cover as much with less exclussions than Pet plan. The monthly premiums are within a...
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    I don't give her praise when she is "acting"...

    I don't give her praise when she is "acting" lazy. I only give her praise when she is deserving, and don't give it all the time ie. every retrieve. I guess that came across wrong.
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    I'm doing single T and trying to stretch out the...

    I'm doing single T and trying to stretch out the back to go into double T. I'm not putting 20 bumpers into one pile. I'm putting @ 12 bumpers in the back pile, and 4 bumpers in each over pile for a...
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    Not covered in training videos

    I have an almost 2 year old female that is the first dog I've taken to this level of training. I've been following Fowl Dawgs training program. She is a great dog with a lot of drive and energy. I...
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    Thanks for the replies. It looks like the box...

    Thanks for the replies. It looks like the box style launchers just don't have the power that I'm looking for. It looks like I'll end up with one of the wingers. Whats the popular choice for a...
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    Gunners up box vs zinger winger

    I've been looking at some of the launchers. I'm usually one to go the more is better route. I don't mind spending a little more for a better product. I will probably end up attaching electronic...
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    Personally I think its like a car ad. There are...

    Personally I think its like a car ad. There are so many for sale ads out there that if it doesn't have the options listed I'm looking for I'm going to keep shopping. There are just too many ads out...
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    I went to the training. Had a great time. I...

    I went to the training. Had a great time. I plan on joining the club and training again next month. Its a great chance to get the dog on birds regularly. Everyone at the club made me feel welcome...
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    I'm registered for the RRRC training day...

    I'm registered for the RRRC training day tomorrow. Anyone else going? Just my pup and myself are going. Never been to RRRC training club and don't know anyone there, but I guess I'll meet some...
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