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| Proplan amount | 11/21/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: I have a five months old female golden retriever, and i would love you to help me about the amount ...
A: Marta, Here is the United States, we do not often use the metric system. However, usually the dog ...
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| Golden Retriever Licking | 11/18/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: We have a 4 year old Golden Retriever. We got her at about 4 months and she is full blooded and AKC ...
A: You could try using something like Bitter Apple; the taste of that often deters dogs. Or you could ...
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| guard dog training | 11/17/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: i have a 7 month old golden retriever female that i would like to put in guard dog school. would her ...
A: Some dogs are just naturally more timid than others; she may have been the shyest one in her litter. ...
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| guard dog training | 11/17/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: i have a 7 month old golden retriever female that i would like to put in guard dog school. would her ...
A: Crystal, No, generally speaking, golden retrievers do not make good guard dogs because, as you ...
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| 4month year old puppy | 11/14/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: I have two questions really... 1. If 4 months to young to keep him outside while we are at work ...
A: Christine, My personal experience is that dogs are much happier being kept inside as family pets ...
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| Bullmastiff puppy ; Nutro dog food review; Pet tabs; | 11/9/2009 | Marie Peppers/ NuVet Dog Vitamins / Pet tabs ** |
Q: My vet gave me a multivitamin for my 6 month old bull mastiff. Everything I read says Nutro large ...
A: Feeding a bullmastiff; bullmastiff info; what to feed a bullmastiff pup? ; Maggie , I would love to ...
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| 7 month old golden retriever | 11/4/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: I've had my male golden since he was 8 weeks old. He is 7 months today, nov. 4. He has chased his ...
A: You know, I haven't had anyone ask me a question like this before. I did a search for "dog chasing ...
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| my dog is growling | 10/26/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: My 4 year old golden retriever is a very good dog. Lately she growls when anyone but typically my 13 ...
A: You may want to be sure nothing is hurting her by having your vet check her out. It's pretty ...
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| 15 Week Old Golden | 10/26/2009 | Labman |
Q: We have a 15 week old golden. We have had him since he was 6 weeks old. At 6 weeks, he was already ...
A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
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| Golden retriever that eats changing pads | 10/24/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: Why does my 7 year old golden retriever eat my 6 month old's cloth changing pads and birp cloths? ...
A: Ashleigh, I seriously doubt that you need to be concerned about your daughter's safety because of ...
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| Weight and bulk -puppy golden; supplement and food reviews; | 10/24/2009 | Marie Peppers/ NuVet Dog Vitamins / Pet tabs ** |
Q: Our 8 month old Golden retriever "Buddy" looks very small and fragile. We feed him everyday three ...
A: golden retriever weight concerns; Solid Gold dog food; Dog foods to add weight: Hi Ida, Well, ...
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| Timid 14 week old Golden | 10/21/2009 | Marie Peppers/ NuVet Dog Vitamins / Pet tabs ** |
Q: We just adopted a 14 week old golden puppy 4 days ago. Before we selected him we watched him play ...
A: BEST wishes on the new pup! It may take some time as you are his NEW Pack. Join here: free group - ...
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| weight | 10/19/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: i have a golden puppy who is 10 months old on the 28th of this month he weighs 56.2 lbs is this ...
A: A lot depends on the size and weight of his parents, but generally speaking, it sounds like his ...
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| mouthing | 10/13/2009 | Labman |
Q: I have a 1-1/2 yr old neutered male golden. We went to puppy classes, we have been to obeidence ...
A: The older the dog, the longer it takes to break bad habits. Young Labs, which I know best, and ...
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| 4 Month Golden Retriever | 10/13/2009 | Labman |
Q: Yesterday, I got a 4 month old GR puppy. This puppy lived on this farm with his mother, father, ...
A: Past 12 weeks, dogs are slow to adapt to a new home. Give him plenty of TLC. Try this: ...
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| diarreah in 4 month old golden retriever | 10/11/2009 | Labman |
Q: Max has had loose stools for two weeks. Breeder recommended that we change from Diamond Large Puppy ...
A: Has the vet done a fecal check? Quite often you need to clean our any parasites. Try the 24 hours ...
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| golden retriever nutrition; supplements for dogs; | 10/8/2009 | Marie Peppers/ NuVet Dog Vitamins / Pet tabs ** |
Q: I have a 4 year old neutered male Golden Retriever.I have been feeding him Nature's Recipe Chicken ...
A: Let me know how your Golden does on the vitamins and supplements? Marie Peppers of Ask the Pet ...
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| Sudden Change in Personality of golden ; | 10/7/2009 | Marie Peppers/ NuVet Dog Vitamins / Pet tabs ** |
Q: Just the last 2 wks. our 6 yr old golden has become very "anti social" not like her at all. We took ...
A: I bet the ear infection has something to do with the behavior change. Here are a few supplements to ...
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| Dog pooping in house | 10/7/2009 | Labman |
Q: My 2 year old golden retriever has started pooping in the house over the last week or so. There has ...
A: If there is no physical reason, it could be a challenge to your leadership. The key to most ...
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| behavoir of Golden | 10/5/2009 | Labman |
Q: A couple of weeks ago we got a Golden from a family who had allergy issues. He will be one in ...
A: she needs to drill him in obedience commands. The key to most behavior problems is approaching ...
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| Aggressive Papered Golden Retr. | 10/4/2009 | Marie Peppers/ NuVet Dog Vitamins / Pet tabs ** |
Q: Over the past year our golden has shown food aggression towards us. He is generally a very mild ...
A: Wow - I am so sorry for you and the entire family. Yes, I would have this dog put down or give to a ...
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| new puppy coming home | 10/1/2009 | Marie Peppers/ NuVet Dog Vitamins / Pet tabs ** |
Q: This weekend my husband and I will be bringing home a 2 month old Golden puppy. A little background ...
A: Best Wishes on the new pup.... Here are some web sites to review: A New puppy - ...
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| Feeding | 9/20/2009 | Labman |
Q: Our 5 year old Lab is overweight. We don't know much a medium size Lab should eat per day. She's ...
A: Nobody can really say, less than you are. 3-4 cups a day is enough for many. It is easy to figure ...
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| agressive behavior in a golden | 9/19/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: i have a 3 yr male (not fixed) golden. He is generally a very happy friendly dog. However, he ...
A: Carolyn, Your question was: What can I do to stop this unwanted behavior? Neutering is always a ...
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| Golden Paw Chewing; Yeast over-growth in your dog ; | 9/16/2009 | Marie Peppers/ NuVet Dog Vitamins / Pet tabs ** |
Q: our 4 yr old Golden (110 lbs) has been chewing his paws for a couple of years and has had constant ...
A: I would love to help your golden kid! Well, I bet it is MORE environmental allergies than the food ...
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| Itchy Golden Yeast odor: Yeast control in canine ; | 9/13/2009 | Marie Peppers/ NuVet Dog Vitamins / Pet tabs ** |
Q: Daisy. I started her on the Acidophilis today. I will also order the NuVet tabs that you suggested ...
A: Follow up - Let me know how you do with the NuVET and the Acidophalus...? I love to stay in touch ...
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| Off the lead | 9/9/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: I have a 7 month old male (desexed) Golden Retriever. Overall, he is well behaved and learning every ...
A: It's my feeling that before a person allows their dog off-lead anywhere other than a fenced in ara, ...
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| Where should puppy sleep? | 8/31/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: One week ago we got a golden retriever female puppy. She is just over 2 1/2 months old. Since we got ...
A: I would definitely recommend against having the dog sleep outside, regardless of the weather. ...
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| Anxiety? golden retreiver ; valerian time release canine dosage : | 8/19/2009 | Marie Peppers/ NuVet Dog Vitamins / Pet tabs ** |
Q: My Golden is panting, pacing and pawing excessively. She normally only does this during a storm, or ...
A: Valerian for canine anxiety - YOU are welcome ! Glad to help: Keep me posted on your results! Hi ...
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| puppy supplements and formual ; puppy formula recipe: | 8/16/2009 | Marie Peppers/ NuVet Dog Vitamins / Pet tabs ** |
Q: My Golden Retriever/yellow Lab had 8 puppies almost 3wks ago. She hasn't been spending much time ...
A: Marcy - Let's start feeding them some pup formula - recipe is below: YOU can feed them with a ...
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| Barking when we eat dinner | 8/15/2009 | Labman |
Q: We have a 7 month old spayed female golden retriever who has just started barking when we sit down ...
A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
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| Golden Retriever Biting | 8/2/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: My family adopted a Golden Retriever pup exactly 3 weeks ago and everything has been going splendid ...
A: I think if calling in a trainer will give you guidance and comfort, then the puppy is certainly not ...
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| 7 month golden retriever does not want to eat her food. | 7/22/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: I have a 7- month old female golden retriever. Her name is Tina. Besides Tina I have 3 other dogs. ...
A: I'm a little unclear about something - are all the dogs on the same food, or are they eating ...
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| Walking pup, golden retriever pup nuvet wafer vitamins ; feeding - reviews; | 7/22/2009 | Marie Peppers/ NuVet Dog Vitamins / Pet tabs ** |
Q: My Golden Retriever is 4 moths old and love running in the garden and indoor but refuse to go for a ...
A: Harness for puppy walking ; NuVet Wafers / vitamins for new pups; Hi - a good harness will ...
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| aggression | 7/22/2009 | Labman |
Q: I have a 2 yr old golden who is hyper but generally well behaved(no major issues) In the past week ...
A: Neuter him if not already. It is no cure all, but will be a big help. The key to most behavior ...
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| Goldens in heat | 7/17/2009 | Labman |
Q: Our vet won't spade our 8 month old golden until she has had her first heat because she had ...
A: I have to admit I haven't see enough puppies with vaginitis to say. That is part of the reason I try ...
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| CHEWING | 7/15/2009 | Labman |
Q: We have an 8 month old beautiful Golden Retriever. We have been crate training her, but I don't ...
A: Some breeds and some dogs are much worse about chewing than others. I think most eventually grow ...
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| diet | 7/13/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: my golden retreiver is 9 weeks old, he does not like top eat dry puppy food , I tried to give it in ...
A: Home cooked food is fine, but you may want to give a canine vitamin supplement. Dogs have different ...
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| my itchy dog; itchy paws; hot spots; | 7/8/2009 | Marie Peppers/ NuVet Dog Vitamins / Pet tabs ** |
Q: I have two goldens that bite at times rear and sibes
A: My itchy dogs; my itchy paws; itchy paws; hot spots on Goldens; excessive shedding ; allergies.... ...
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| Golden Retriever Puppy | 7/7/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: We have a 7 week golden pup. We are crate training her. She does not sleep for longer than 1 hour ...
A: Baby dogs, like baby people, take frequent naps. How LONG they sleep depends on the dog. I'm ...
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