MAGIC PUPPIES

Rhonda is having a lot of fun growing up in Key West. She has made a lot of friends on her walks. She is a bit of a barker, so the neighborhood dogs, chickens, cats, rabbits and egrets all know when she is coming. She gets everybody into harmony.  The thing she likes 2nd to teething on our ankles is sleeping.

Andrea, were going to send some new pictures, hope you like them.

Enjoy summer.

Rhonda is doing great, best addition to our family in a very long time. She is growing up to be a wonderful young lady, although she is now in the teething and biting stage. She is now almost 4 months old and is 10 1/2 pounds. Had her rabbies shots last week. We could not be happier. 

We have given your website address to 2 seperate people who have indicated an interest in adopting a boston terrier. We walk her a few times a day and she is a hit, but she gets all the other dogs in the neighborhood barking.

Thanks again and Love

Blas and Jack

The boy is so smart that after one long spin, he goes the other way.Just off to have our long morning walk as prescribed by the dog whisperer. Itell you that man has helped me so much with this pup. I am a rather quietperson anyway but just watching how energy is picked up by the canine world without using words at times is amazing. It also helps to have words that he does understand like outside and up etc but for giving boundaries, I find silence is the best route.

Have a great day, Vicki and J.P.

The above comment comes from a friend of mine that corresponds with me on a regular bases about her Boston Terrier J.P. (Jackpot)

Walking your dog is an important part of owning a dog. It is also an important part of everyday health benefits for you and your dog.This is not only a good time to bond with your dog. It burns off that excess energy and gives you a more content and peaceful dog.

Even if you have a large fence yard this does not mean your dog will get the excercise it needs. Apartment dogs should get out at least four times a day.

Walking is a great time to work on obedience and socialization skills. Walking also has the same benefits for your dog as it does for you.

Walking your dog soon after he eats is the time he is most likely to urinate and defecate. (This works well with schedule feeding which usually equals schedule defecating, helpful when you need to be out the door to work.)

Many communities have leash laws. Regardless of the laws the leash is the safest way to walk your dog. Even the best behaved dog will become distracted and may cross the street unexpectly or wander into a yard uninviited.

Many cities have dog parks, check these out. Wonderful places to met like minded people and let your dog met doggie friends. There are also Boston Terrier, Boxer, Chihuahua etc Meet ups. Google your breed and Meet Up and you can come up with your nearest meet up group.

As you know I always encourage the Puppy Kindergarten and at least an Obedience class. When you take these classes your instructor will recommend the proper gear for you pup. I like the halter or harness as some call it to start. But do follow your Instructors advice after starting your classes, for each dog is different in there needs. Your classes will teach how to control your dog for a more pleasent walk.

Always carry the the baggies that you can pick up your pups deposits, be a good neighbor.

Happy Trails!

Hello everyone

I hope you all have been doing well. I have been doing alright. I have been very busy with the puppies and it has not left time for anything else. I have missed you all and wondered how you were doing and then another day would go by and I would be too tired to get on line with nothing to say.

Mandy is expecting again did I tell you that? We are hoping for a girl. This will be their last. Of course it is Tom's and Mandy's second but will make 5 for Mandy.

I was wondering about Angie's puppies. Angie, Brodie Joe's father died. The man that had Duece loved him very much and would love to see more pics of Brodie and the pups. Brodie was almost the puppy they chose as their pick of the litter but went with a puppy that looked just like Duece. Tom, gave that puppy to his sister and they call him DJ for Duece Jr. They are getting a puppy from me this time to breed back to DJ and get a puppy that will be a decendent of Duece. Tom had another pick of the little coming that was from another breeding.

I also lost my Chocolate Male Jerry. Misty broke a broad in the fence one night and Jerry got out and we could never find him. I had a tag on him and a few days later the AS guy came by and told me Jerry had been hit and gave me Jerry's collar, and let me say good-bye to him. He was a very nice man. I had just bred Jerry to Sealy and so I now have a little red female puppy from him that I am going to keep that I am calling "Little Audrey"

See this is why I haven't checked in all I have to talk about is puppies and dogs.

Hugs all

Question: How do I get this boy under control. He thinks he's the dominate one inthe family. He's 6 months old and big, likes to take me for a walk. Helistens to me sometimes, getting very frustrated because he's gettingso big and I won't be able to control him. Any advise.

Answer:

Yes keep him on a leash with you at all times. (this of course is when you are at home) I would even tie the leash to your belt loop and walk around the house with him attached to you. When you are watching TV, he is on the leash sitting or lying next to you on the leash. If you are in the kitchen, he is attached to you or to the table leg. When he is not being worked with you he is crated at night. You never give him a treat unless he sits for it at your command. Are you getting the idea of how to get him under control?

Sorry I am just getting back to you, I didn't realize you had asked me a question.

The question was about changing from a Purina Puppy Chow to Purina Beneful, this was my answer

This is one food I tell my Puppy Families to stay off of. It is rated F on that list that Phrannie has. It is all corn.Did you read the ingredients? If you go to Walmart or DG Where ever it is least expensive for you. Read the ingredients and as long as the first 2 start with Meat and Meat by products the food is good, according to my Vet. He says he doesn't care what name it is or brand. He just wants to see the first two ingredients say meat of some kind.Chicken, Lamb, Beef, whatever and the byproduct of that.

If the first ingredients are Meat and Meat byproducts the dogs won't get fat. Purina Puppy Chow is corn and corn byproducts and it makespuppies fat. I don't use it anymore. My puppies look and do great sinceI took them off of it. Corn makes dogs fat.

My brother is on a limited budget and we went to Walmart and found alarge bag of food for a price he can afford and it was beef and beef byproducts. Just shop and read.

Now granted there are better foods than others but if your budget is limited (as many of ours are lately) you can still get a good food if you know what you are looking for.

Purina Beneful is that the brand you are asking about. If not Idon't know about Beneficial? If you still want to go with Beneful thereare some online coupons if you do a Google search for them.

If you change them Cold Turkey they may or may not get the runs.   If you do Cold Turkey  have some Kaopectate handy. This you can get the store brand cheaper too. They will not get sick they just may get a runny bowel for a couple of days. I guess that can be sickening

Question:

My american bulldog, ruby, is a little over a year old. we introduced anew american bulldog puppy to our home just yesterday. I have readseveral times that the dominate dog, which in this case is ruby, willexpress there dominance through aggression. this was to be expected,but ruby seems to be a bit overly aggressive. she will unexpectedlylash out at the little puppy. ruby has done this probably about 5 timesalready. during these times of aggression, treats and toys have beenabsent; it seems to be random, without even a growl of warning. notonly is there no warning for these attacks, but the puppy is mindinghis own business rather than pestering ruby when she lashes out. I haveto physically pull ruby off of the puppy. I become so frustrated that Iput her in her crate to remove her from the situation. I'm not surewhat to do with her or even the puppy after these bouts of aggression.what do I do with both dogs after this happens? how can I prevent itfrom happening? I would like these dogs to at least learn to tolerateeach other, what steps can I take to do so?

Have you watched The Dog Whisper on National Geographic. He worked with dogs doing this just last weekend.

Do the following only if your dog does not bite you!

You need to gain dominance over your older dog. Take her when shedoes this to the pup and push her over on her side and hold her downbetween the neck and shoulder. You are applying pressure that does notallow the dog to get up but does not hurt your dog either. She will tryto get back up but do not let her. Allow the puppy to come over andsniff her. If she growls or tries to get up say ATTT or SSSHHHwhichever word you use. I use ATTT Cesar uses SSS between the teeth.

The other thing you do is put your older dog on a leash. Put her ina heal position. Keep her in this position. Have your husband oranother family member bring the puppy over and allow the puppy to sniffyou older dog, do not allow your older dog to respond. Pull up on theleash or give your dog a side nudge with your foot (not hard) to stopthe reaction, also using the ATT or SSS noise (which is a NO command)

Putting your older Dog in the crate is not going to work. It onlycauses resentment. It will cause her to be more angry. She willactually start to be more aggressive.

I have been here and done this and this works the best. Confront theissue as dogs do. Watch NG Dog Whisper! Friday nights. Animal Planethas some good trainers and your local library is stocked full of bookson training and dog behavior.

Obedience Classes are great and should always be attended but I do not think will work in this situation.

Should I give my puppy milk? He is a Jack Russel

He is nearly 6 weeks old ,but he has been sick twice and ,always nipping ,

No milk! Milk will give that pup the runs! Puppies do not need cows milk. 6 weeks is weaned and he needs Puppy kibble. Milk will make your puppy sick and have severe diarrhea. Even older dogs can't drink it. I love milk and many times have some left over, but will not give it to my dogs.  I do believe in giving my dogs some foods but milk is not one of them and puppies do not get anything but Puppy food.

 I have had puppies that have allergies to some Puppy chows and need to go to another Puppy Chow.

 Puppy chow has a mixture of a milk close to the Mother's milk. Many  dog mothers have weaned their litters at 4 to 5 weeks? It is safe for the puppy to start kibble at the onset of getting teeth. I soften my kibble with water. I may grind it up in the blender if the puppies teeth are just starting in and Mom is trying to wean early.

Call your Vet's Office you can get this information over the phone. While you are on the phone make an appointment to get your puppy in for a check up and it's Puppy schedule of vaccinations. And a test for worms.

Puppy's are like babies and need to see their doctor on a regular basis the first weeks of their lives.

Good Morning all

Do I believe Dog's Dream

Yes I really do believe they dream of hunting or chasing balls or puppy stuff. I have watched dogs dream since I has old enough to lie on my baby blanket next to my Dad's dog's and I can watch them for hours. Dogs dreaming that is. I go and sit next to or in my puppy boxes at night and play with them or just stand there watching them sleep. I know they dream and I know with all my heart they are dreaming of things like hunting or chasing things or playing, maybe of you and the wonderful times you have had together.

I have watched the Hunting Dogs actually running as fast as their legs would go and their lips blowing in and out and actually doing their hunting songs while lying on their sides sound asleep.

Yes I believe dogs dream.

Theo, just like old people do when they are getting ready for their journey to cross over the bridge to the other side is dreaming of better days, friends and things he will once again be able to do when he makes that journey. This I believe with all my heart.

Ok on a lighter note, I also believe dogs and cats as with all of God's creations are spiritual beings. But that is just how I believe.

Andre Damrill

May 2009

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Are you looking for that perfect dog name that just fits your Boston terrier? Naming a dog can be difficult.

We have gotten several emails from wonderful and dedicated Boston terrier owners over the years asking for their own article on Boston terrier name suggestions! Here are some suggestions from them!

We hope this list of Boston terrier names gives you an idea on naming your pup. Do you have a good Boston terrier name suggestion? Email us your dog name ideas and we will try to add them to our Boston terrier name list!

1.        Baxter

2.        Betty Boop

3.        Beans (For Boston Beans of course)

4.        Bodacious

5.        Boody

6.        Bosco

7.        Boston Blackie

8.        Bossy

9.        Cooper

10.        Corkie

11.        Cream Pie

12.        Gulliver ...And yes, Gulliver did travel...

13.        Hank

14.        Iggy

15.        Lola

16.        Mack ? like a Mack truck

17.        Mugsy

18.        Murphey- after the popular Boston band the Dropkick Murpheys. We like to makejokes that he is Irish Catholic and drinks Guinness.

Add your names to the list. I noticed Bailey is also popular.