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From: jkjncs@ritvax.isc.rit.edu
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: coccidiosis in puppies
Date: 28 Jul 92 16:27:59 GMT
Reply-To: jkjncs@ritvax.isc.rit.edu
Organization: Rochester Institute of Technology

I have a question for a friend of mine.

My friend breeds labs; a few weeks ago, she started placing the pups in 
homes. Turns out some of the pups developed diarrhea in their new homes
and were diagnosed with coccidiosis (sp?). My friend is treating the
pups she hasn't placed yet, but is wondering how the pups got sick. She
has heard conflicting opinions from different vets - one says coccidia
is always in dogs and comes out in times of stress (but then why would
she have never seen this is previous litters, since being placed in a
new home is *very* stressful for the pup); another says coccidia is
from unclean conditions, but my friend's kennel is meticulous and she
is very careful to keep the puppy box clean. She has also heard different
opinions on the medication - one vet says it does nothing about the
coccidia but stops the diarrhea, another vet says the medicine kills
the coccidia (a microorganism) (I don't remember the medication name).

If any breeders know anything about this, please e-mail me; my friend
is very frustrated because she tried to do everything right and hates
having to place sick puppies (which, BTW, look healthy and happy to
me!).

Thanx for the e-mailed info.

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* jane jackson and murphy b. lab, Am./Can. CD, CGC, TDI *
* jkjncs@ritvax.isc.rit.edu                             *
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* standard disclaimer applies...                        *
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Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: kathy@aardvark.ucs.uoknor.edu 
Subject: Force Retrieving
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: University Computing Services, Norman, OK
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1992 22:54:00 GMT

Hi!
	I'm having an obedience training problem and I'm hoping some 
experienced obedience people might have some answers.

	I first trained my Springer to retrieve his dumbbell with the play
training method.  This worked fine until he decided that sometimes he did not
want to retrieve it and I had nothing to fall back on.  My obedience instructor
recommended that I try the Koehler method and I went out and bought his book
on how to train for open obedience.  I followed his methods and it worked 
great!  When I got to the ear pinch stage, Ruger figured it out in less than
3 days.  Very quickly, he was retrieving his dumbbell at any distance.  If he
hesitated at all, all I had to do was pick up one floppy ear and he was quick
to remember.

	Anyway, with that experience, I am now training my pointer.  She likes
to play retrieve and we have always used the term "fetch" and she seems to
understand that that means bring me the ball, stick, etc..  Following the 
Koehler method, step by step, we began the ear pinch stage.  Almost 3 weeks
later, we are still at the ear pinch stage!!!  I can not get her to reach even
one inch for the dumbbell!  I say "Elsa, Fetch", put the dumbbell against her
mouth, pinch her ear and she squeals and the dumbbell goes in, then lots of
praise.  She has never opened her mouth voluntarily to avoid the ear pinch.

	I am starting to think that she has decided that it is just a torture
method that I set up and she has to sit there and take it.  It just doesn't
seem to be clicking!  I did not skip any steps and may have even taken longer
than he recommended because I know she is slow to pick things up.  She takes
obedience seriously and thinks its a job to be done for Mom.  

	She got 195, 195 1/2 and 194 1/2 in Novice B so I really have high
expectations for her!  Any suggestions would be appreciated!  We're both 
starting to dread dumbbell time!

............................................................................
Kathy Greenwood                | Mom to 
Math Major (believe it or not!)|   Loucha and Landry (Belgian Sheepdogs)
University of Oklahoma         |   Ruger (English Springer Spaniel)
                               |   Elsa (German Wirehair Pointer)
.............................................................................
From: gst@stiatl.salestech.com (Greg Tucker)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Australian Sheppard
Date: 21 Jul 92 18:14:24 GMT
Organization: Sales Technologies, Inc.

(Brian Vaughan) writes:

>My house mate-to-be is picking up his first dog today.
>It is an Australian Sheppard pup.  Does anyone know anything about this
>breed?

   I've had an Aussie for eight years. Great dog. Frizbee maniac.
Minds very well. Very smart. 

>  How does it get along with other dogs, problems with the breed, etc.

   They are not as agressive as most breeds and usually get along
very well.

   A 'problem' is that these are bred for working. They need plenty
of exercise or they get a little upset. I had someone ask me once
when their Aussie pup would slow down. I said 'about five years'
and it's probably more like eight. Throw the tennis ball after work
until the dog is worn out and the dog will be happy.

-- 
    \\\\\\\\            G. Tucker   gst@salestech.com 
    |(o)(o)|   
    |   >  | 
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Organization: University of Illinois at Chicago
Date: Thursday, 23 Jul 1992 21:07:06 CDT
From: Kimberly Laird <U30993@uicvm.uic.edu>
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Cool Dog Tricks needed

two fun tricks :

my personal favorite is the dancing trick.  Teach the dog to
stand on its hind legs and then turn around.  this is easy,
because I just circled a doggy bone and the dog would
follow it.

Second trick (one I saw a beautiful Golden Retriever do )
is "cross your legs"
He said "Lie down...  now cross legs"

Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs,misc.consumers.house
From: us267384@mmm.serc.3m.com (Steven M. Anastasi)
Subject: Re: Burglars and dogs: results of a survey
Organization: 3M - St. Paul, MN  55144-1000 US
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 92 15:20:16 GMT

From article <1992Jul28.134222.17424@oswego.Oswego.EDU>, by ostroff@Oswego.EDU (Boyd Ostroff):
> In article <16831C977.N51LS801@ncsuvm.cc.ncsu.edu> N51LS801@ncsuvm.cc.ncsu.edu writes:
>> 
>>Would dogs scare you away? (p 105)
>>  65% said that dogs of good size and unfriendly persuasion would
>>      scare them away;
>

I would think that any evidence of a big dog would be enough of a
deterrent.  I'm thinking of a large dog house, heavy rope or chain
tied to a tree, big dog dumps in the yard, etc.  If I was casing 
a house, I would avoid houses with these characteristics whether
I see the dog or not.

If I was a thief, I would know that most dogs are not viscious and that
a friendly approach and treatment would result in little chance of
injury.  Yet, why chance it or be inconvienced.  Why not just hit
the dark quite dogless home.

A policeman visiting our house after a neighborhood break-in confirmed
that evidence of a dog is usually enough unless your house as been
singled out as having something of unusual value.



-- 
Steve Anastasi	
smanastasi@mmm.com
St. Paul, Minnesota
From: R0705@vmcms.csuohio.edu
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: AKITAS
Date: 24 Jul 92 20:50:07 GMT
Organization: CSU

New to the R.P.D. group.  I have a couple of questions that I would like
to hear R.P.D. "netters" opinions on.
   A month or so ago, my wife and I acquired a 7-8 month old dog from an animal
shelter.  The dog has begun to display a tendancy to bark at teenagers on
skateboards and bicycles.  He is also very aggressive towards other dogs.
What breed?  A mix, basically German Shepard, but a number of people who
have met the dog have expressed the opinion that he is part Akita.
  I would appreciate advice on how to train him and opinions on what
we may expect in terms of behaviour in the future.  This is the first dog I
have owned and do not want to make (too many) mistakes.  I appreciate any
advice people are willing to share.
 
Richard Cole
The Urban Center
Cleveland State University
Cleveland Ohio 44115
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: manual@ssd.intel.com (Tech PubsManual)
Subject: Re: Need suggestions for doggie playground
Keywords: dog, play, boredom, run
Organization: Supercomputer Systems Division, Intel Corp.
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1992 22:01:06 GMT

In article <1992Jul20.213211.12385@tfs.com> paigen@tfs.com (David Paigen) writes:
>So what I am looking for is ideas of things I can build, buy,
>or obtain to put into his run that would make life more interesting
>for him.
>
>He does have a 10 inch ball that he loves to chase around, but that
>really requires a level surface, so it is not suitable.
>
One of the neighbors built this doggie-disneyland for their husky.
It is an enclosed 12' high 6" field fence on cement slab with a
series of platforms and ramps. This husky has an awesome view of
the valley and has a 360 degree scope of the property. He has 
wading pool to cool off in and a dead tree to pee on (I think
that's what the tree is for).

I love it when people spoil their pups!

--erin
>        ====|====|====|====|====|====|====|====|====|====|====|====|====
>David Paigen		      TRW Financial Systems		paigen@tfs.com
>      "Lay on, McDuff, and damn'd be he who first cries, 'hold, enough!'"
>NSA: Bush IRA assasination CIA terrorism Hussain PLO pipe bomb kill maim KKK
From: tmericle@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Toni D Mericle)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: welsh corgis
Date: 30 Jul 92 14:57:05 GMT
Organization: The Ohio State University
X-Mailer: ELM [version 2.3 PL11]

We are in the process of (hopefully) adopting a one year old pembroke corgi.
Could someone share with us their experiences with these dogs with us.  We have
four children who range in age of 16 months to 9 years old.  We are very 
excited but also nervous as we know nothing about their personalities, 
temperment, etc... thanks
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: exumfox@exu.ericsson.se (Mike Fox)
Subject: Re: Advice ... Re: Boston
Reply-To: exumfox@exu.ericsson.se
Organization: Ericsson Network Systems
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1992 20:11:31 GMT

I couldn't agree with you more concerning the Boston.

I've had one for 5 years and he's very friendly and
loves people. One of the best things about these dogs
is LOW MAINTENANCE. Short-haired that doesn't need
to be trimmed.

If you are going to have a Boston around other dogs
I think it needs to be done early. Mine is jealous
of other dogs and has fought before - lost miserably
to a huge german shephard that wondered into my (?his)
yard. Terriers will fight anything I guess.

Good luck in the dog search.
From: terry@eece.ksu.edu (Terry Hull)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Need Recommendation for Rott Breeder
Date: 31 Jul 1992 14:14:19 GMT
Organization: Kansas State University
NNTP-Posting-Host: ralph.eece.ksu.edu

Judy Conrad <judy@hpbsrl.boi.hp.com> writes:

>Hello!

>  I live in Boise Id and would like a recommendation 
>for a Rottie breeder.  I'm looking for a temperment Rott.  It would be
>great 
>if the breeder was within a couple days drive of here.

I know of several breeders that might be able to help.  Locations and prices:
Seattle:  $1000 - Obedience, conformation and Schutzhund. 
Seattle:  $? -  (Known by reputation only)  Obedience and conformation.  
Kansas City, MO -  $800 Obedience and conformation.  
Madisonville, TX - $800 Conformation and Schutzhund.  

If you are interested in contacts for breeders in any of these
locations, please let me know.  All of these people have dogs of
superb temperament, IF you are really after a Rottweiler temperament.
Remember, Rottweilers are not Golden Retrievers and they should not
act like Goldens.  They are independent thinkers who do not
necessarily want to do things your way.  (Can you say hard-headed?  I
thought so.) They respond best to loving, consistent, fun training,
but at the same time you must be firm.  They are also not necessarily
overtly friendly to strangers.


>Also, anyone have any opinions of Kimbertal Kennels in Pa.?

Yes, and I know a lady who has visited the kennel.  It is basically a large, 
high-priced puppy mill.  Absolutely not recommended.  

Be warned, Rottweilers are very popular right now and many, many breeders
are breeding Rotts for the money only.  Please note:   I did not
include the price above because that was the most important
characteristic, but because I wanted you to have an idea of what you
should expect to pay for a good Rott.  Also, these prices are for show
prospects.  If the pup has a disqualifying fault such as a serious
overbite or a large white spot somewhere, the pup should sell for
something like $400 - $500.  This does not mean the pup is inferior 
as a companion or obedience dog, just that it will never be able to be
shown successfully in conformation.  

If you go to look at the litter, one thing you should look for is
consistency in the pups.  My pup came out of a litter from which there was
not really a pick puppy.   They were almost identical in size,
conformation and in temperament.  This speaks well of the depth of the
pedigree on the dogs.  These bloodlines had been bred over many
generations for good structure, type and temperament.  A litter like
this gives you more confidence in predicting the characteristics of
the adults than a litter in which the pups are wildly differnet in
their qualities.

--
Terry Hull  -  terry@eece.ksu.edu
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Kansas State University
From: millios@cbnewsf.cb.att.com (william.l.millios)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: The Great Protector !!
Date: 21 Jul 92 17:43:21 GMT
Article-I.D.: cbfsb.1992Jul21.174321.15357
Distribution: usa
Organization: AT&T

In article <1992Jul16.124525@zohar.gsfc.nasa.gov> 
              z8tah@calvin.gsfc.nasa.gov  writes:
>I have no trouble with my dogs barking at anything
>they cann't identify.  They do pick some of the
>weirdest things to bark at though.
>
>Theresa

My Chesapeake Bay Retreiver barks at my housemate's dog's dish.

I do the twice a day feeding thing, while my housemate does the
dump it, and the dog can eat when she wants to thing.  As a
result, my dog wants to get into her dog's dish.

As a pup, we had some "discussions" :^) about not eating out of
the other dish.  Now, she'll bark at the dish as she goes by
to the water bowl; other times, she'll just lay there and bark
and bark until I get up to tell her to stop it.

It's *really* funny to watch my pup when the other dog is eating.
Ears cocked, curious expression, sniff, sniff.  As if, "Gee,
she can eat, and nothing happens, but when I eat, I get sucked
into the bowl..."

Bill
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: toolan@scivax.stsci.edu
Subject: Re: Doggy I.D. and Two for One?
Organization: Space Telescope Science Institute
Distribution: usa,na
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1992 14:20:03 GMT

In article <1992Jul30.144038.24642@novell.com>, mlinda@ca.novell.com 
(M'Linda Taylor) writes:
> Well folks, I have yet another question.
> 
> I've adopted a 2 year old Sheltie (Ivan) and he will be an indoor
> except when with Mom (either on a leash or in the fenced back yard).
> 
> I know there is always a slim chance that he could get out without
> me, but....  Does he really need a collar and i.d. tag all the time?
> 
> He doesn't wear one now and I'd hate to put one on him if it wasn't
> really necessary.
> 
> Opinions?

	A dog should always have an ID tag.  They can get away when you
	least expect it.  A case in point:  My husband managed to catch
	a Greyhound that was running loose at a VERY busy intersection (we
	are active with the MD Greyhound rescue group).  She had no ID, just
	a rabies tag.  Her ear tatoos didn't match anything in the records,
	so she had NOT been placed through Greyhound Pets of America.  GPA
	requires their ID tag be on the dog at all times.  The only thing we 
	had to go on was the rabies tag.  Fortunately, the vet released the
	owner's name to us and we were able to return Darcy to her frantic
	owners.  Darcy had gotten out of her crate, opened a window (on the
	same level as the floor), and chewed or clawed her way through the 
	screen to freedom.  Her owners never dreamed she could get out of the
	house.

> I also have the opportunity to adopt a 6 year old retired "brood
> bitch" from the same breeder and am wondering if I'm nuts for thinking
> about getting her too.  (She's a real sweetheart)  I have two cats who
> will probably look at this as an insult, but have lived with two dogs
> before.  (I think I'm looking for a excuse to take Mindy too.)

	Is is possible to take Mindy for a trial period?  Most breeders who
	place their dogs for adoption (also breed rescue groups) WANT them 
	to have good homes and will take the dog back if things don't work 
	out.
 
> M'Linda
> Mom-cat to Rio-the-LOUD and Thomasina-the-cute and
> Ivan's Mom. (and maybe Mindy's?)
> ************************************************
> *           - Lonestar -                       *
> *Internet: mlinda@novell.COM                   *
> *UUCP: {ames,sun,apple,amdahl}!novell!mlinda   *
> ************************************************

	Sharon Toolan
	Amber & Topaz (retired racing Greyhounds)
	Make a fast friend--adopt a Greyhound!!
	toolan@stsci.edu
	Baltimore, MD
From: jegm@cody.esd.sgi.com (Jim Morris)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Dogs & Renting (was: response to rec.pets.dogs FAQ)
Date: 31 Jul 92 01:24:26 GMT
Reply-To: jegm@esd.sgi.com
Followup-To: rec.pets.dogs
Organization: Silicon Graphics, Inc.

Please make sure that followups to this thread only go to rec.pets.dogs.

Currently it is being cross posted to alt.wolves.

Thanks

-- 
Jim Morris, Email: jegm@esd.sgi.com  Voice: (415) 390-5136
From: millios@cbnewsf.cb.att.com (william.l.millios)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Cool Dog Tricks needed
Date: 23 Jul 92 18:21:09 GMT
Organization: AT&T

You could always watch David Letterman for ideas.

He had one Golden Retriver on there that would put a basketball
through a hoop.  Owner bounces ball, dog hits it with his nose,
ball goes through hoop.

Awesome.  A Doggie Dream Team, eh?

Bill
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: jkjncs@ritvax.isc.rit.edu
Subject: Re: Lawn burns
Reply-To: jkjncs@ritvax.isc.rit.edu
Organization: Rochester Institute of Technology
Distribution: USA
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1992 20:11:47 GMT

In article <1992Jul20.162025.3657@megatek.uucp>, lequin@pegasus.megatek.uucp 
(Michelle Lequin) writes:
>A couple of weeks ago I adopted a 2-year-old, spayed shepherd mix from
>the Helen Woodward Center here in S.D.  We are getting along fine so far
>except for a problem that is, admittedly, not her fault--her urine kills
>the grass in my back yard.  I already have lots of dead brown spots on
>what used to be a very pretty lawn. I imagine this can be fixed, but I'm 
>not sure how, or if there's any means of prevention.  If I'm standing
>there when she goes I will hose the spot down after her, but she doesn't
>always go right after entering the yard and I can't always stay to watch
>her.
>
>I have sent away for the R.C. Steele catalog (anyone have a phone number
>for them, BTW?) but would appreciate any advice that could be supplied
>in the meantime.

RC Steele's #: 1-800-872-3773

In the section entitled "Problem Solvers" (Repellents in the index) is
a product called Spot Check that claims it repairs yellow lawn spots -
haven't tried it (our lawn died long ago :+), but let us know if
it works.
More info: 100% natural product; 1# container costs $6.40 and will repair
           up to 25 pet damaged spots; item #Z15-0328

*********************************************************
* jane jackson and murphy b. lab, Am./Can. CD, CGC, TDI *
* jkjncs@ritvax.isc.rit.edu                             *
*                                                       *
* standard disclaimer applies...                        *
*********************************************************
From: SXR5@psuvm.psu.edu (Susie)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Hotline for dachshund lovers?
Date: 28 Jul 92 02:20:11 GMT
Organization: Penn State University

Is there any kind of newsline or computer bulletin board for
dachshund lovers?  I have a friend who is interested in
corresponding with other dachshund lovers, and would ideally
like to hear anecdotes from other dachshund owners.

Any suggestions or tips gratefully appreciated!

Susie
sxr5@psuvm
From: kkeating@acsu.buffalo.edu (Kelly Anne Hinkle)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Cool Dog Tricks Needed
Keywords: dog tricks
Date: 26 Jul 92 18:17:01 GMT
Article-I.D.: acsu.Bs0DGD.Eo
Distribution: usa
Organization: UB

In article <54r402wR1bml01@JUTS.ccc.amdahl.com> bws20@DUTS.ccc.amdahl.com (Brian W Simmons) writes:
>If the Stroh`s dog was a GSD, then I am a bichon frise.  Of course, now
>I_can't remember the breed , but it was more like a retriever than a GSD.
>bws
>--

Well, send us a picture and we'll tell you if you look like one.  :)  It *was*
a GSD.
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: massey@cwis.unomaha.edu (Dana Massey)
Subject: Dog tricks--are we too late?
Organization: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1992 14:58:25 GMT

I agree with the article posted which said to "see what the dog does 
naturally and has fun doing and build on that...(or something to that
effect)"

Our female weimaraner loves to roll over on her back to have her
belly rubbed...so we say "Chula, show us your underalls...", she
rolls over and spreads her back legs for a belly rub....

Our male weimaraner also does the HUG trick mentioned earlier

The barking word we used with one of our brittany spaniels was "speak"

All of our dogs are taught to "High five" along with shaking hands...
the high five they stretch their legs up high instead of a limp wrist
shake hands...

Gaupo and I take turns 'leading' sometimes on our walks and now it
looks funny:  I take the flexi and lead him for a while --of course
he is out front walking and I am actually following...they I say
"You want to lead for awhile"  he stretches his head back and grabs
hold of the wide part of the flexi leash and LEADS--what a prance he
uses when he leads me...I follow where he wants to go...then we
switch back and forth....

He has also learned that at stop lights he can put his head out 
of the sunroof on the car and look around...they when the light
changes (of course he doesn't know the light changed! I start
the car moving) and he MUST put his head back into the car (I 
don't want his eyes hurt or something hitting him)...but the
next stop light POP here comes the 80# Weim head out the top
of the Mercedes...people always laugh...and point...
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: rmmchlsk@leland.Stanford.EDU (robert michalski)
Subject: Re: canine good citizen test
Organization: DSG, Stanford University, CA 94305, USA
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 92 17:52:50 GMT

In article <l6r3veINNe6t@male.EBay.Sun.COM> janew@woobaby.EBay.Sun.COM writes:

>My club, Western Rottweiler Owners (WRO), will be putting on this
>test sometime in August (I think).  If you are interested in participating
>or just watching, I'll be glad to send you some info.  Oh- this will be
>happening at Cal State Hayward, in Hayward CA.
>
>-jane
>
>

My Belgian Terv, Nikita, won her good canine citizen award at the WRO test in 
Hayward.

Are there any practical benefits to having a GCC award?  (That is, can my dog
go places where dogs without this award can't go?)

Thanks,
Rob

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