May 2012
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thetobes asked: DOGGY ANXIETY- composure isn't an anxiety medication, per se, it's a supplement. it comes in a treat form primarily. w/ my rescue we use it A LOT for those get anxious in high traffic or while crated. Its incredibly helpful. Try composure before "real" meds-it's much safe and most dogs won't build a tolerance to it. As far as as xanax, ace, and all that goes, it...
hamsterbooty asked: Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone's pitties take anxiety medicine? I've been looking into something over the counter called Composure, and bought some to test out. We literally cannot get Ruby to calm down around people and we're thinking we may have to resort to prescription medicine. I just don't like the idea of her becoming addicted to prescription drugs like Zoloft,...
xgirl0 asked: To Linus' owner: Sudden high prey drive 'can' be a symptom of Addison's disease. Please read up on it and see if any other signs are there. You may want to have a vet check him out regardless. Good luck!
thetobes asked: Linus' owner: it's prey drive and/or boredom. Have his exercise or energy levels changed at all? Has it been awhile since he's gotten new toys? Has he gotten new toys that resemble the animals he's killed? I know some of this stuff seems stupid to think about but it really can make a huge impact.
thetobes asked: RE: foster pits and kitties. always introduce slowly and always reward appropriate behavior. if she's nice and calm give her treats and praise. you're in charge. if the cats correct her, back up the cats. unless they're just being outright bitchy. the cats were there first, and they deserve some respect. if she hyperfocuses, break her concentration. when i bring in new fosters that...
yoohoo92 asked: To Linus' owner: I don't have a Pitt, but my dog does the same thing, only with baby bunnies. She likes to chase and catch them, then throw them around and eventually eat them. Not sure why, but there's nothing we can do. I'm sure he has some sort or prey drive, or maybe thinks they're toys? I don't think there's really much that can be done :/
shaelikestaquitos asked: Hi there, it's the girl who asked for tips on foster pitties. Well, she's wonderful and has almost no behavioral problems... The only issue that we have is that she is a little too curious with our pet cats, and right now she is only around them when I have her leash around my waist. She will also do this thing where she'll lie down on her side while we're doing other things,...
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I am hoping for some help. I am a long time pit bull owner—Linus the dog and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary in November. I got him when he was about a year old, and he is a REAL good boy. However—in the past 24 hours, he caught and killed a squirrel AND two birds. In his entire life he has only really killed one other animal, and it was a wounded bird, YEARS ago. These all...
kendraastings asked: Thank you!!! I've done that the last few times. he has slowed down a bit. and now that i am moved into my new house he has a playmate. that seems to be helping tire him out rather quick.
damnitleah asked: (cont.) Then the they told my cousin that her dog had to be put down because he was a danger to them and all the neighbors. I thought that was so unfair since they only did it because of his breed. I just wanted to share this story to show how unfair this breed is treated.. Her dog was only 8 months old and she is a great owner.
damnitleah asked: My cousin had a pit bull lab mix who was put down yesterday. Neighbors were complaining about him getting out of the yard. The day before that a woman claimed that he attacked her dog and tried to bite her son. I didn't believe it because he is one of the sweetest dogs ever. The woman called the police. So the officer told the woman that no one ever complained about the dog...
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My baby girl.
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I never do this, but what the hay?
the-pit-bull-support:
I’m at 783 followers, let’s try to get to 1,000 fellow Pit Bull advocates, owners, dog people, and Pit lovers! I would offer to follow back for every new follower, but this is a side blog so I can’t follow you…. Which is lame, because I would if I could.
get them there!
