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Using a kong 11 Replies

At the Seminar, Jenny talked about using a Kong to feed our dogs.. The advantages are both mental and physical..So ,of course I bought one..brought it home, stuffed it and gave it to Dari.. She lo...

Started by fran and dari in The Club Room. Last reply by fran and dari 2 hours ago.

... just wanted to say that I LOOOOOOVE the new slideshow - they all look so cozy that I want to squeeze myself under the cover with all those frogs!! :o) AND the new header!!! Is that Eti, Chris? ...

Started by Arlettina in The Club Room. Last reply by Chris 3 hours ago.

WE HAVE A CRATE!!! - UPDATE! 5 Replies

:o) Finally... it is huge... bigger than my apartment itself... lol! Obviously, Rufi took to it like a fish to water... Lilly... well, first she barked at it... then she checked it out, just her h...

Started by Arlettina in The Club Room. Last reply by Arlettina 1 day ago.

Better Late than Never: Not sure how your Howloween was but we had a whole lotta monkey business going on 7 Replies

So life is settling down some and I may actually be able to post more often in the near future (provided the nanny lasts) but I got such a positive response to this little account of our Halloween ...

Started by Jessica Z. in Media Chien. Last reply by Chris 1 day ago.

Parlez Francais - Training Seminar. 24 Replies

Here's some background into how this event came about and was developed: I while ago I talked to Jenny about the possibility of doing a training seminar for Club Chien Members and she said that sh...

Started by Chris in Metro Chien ~ Behavior. Last reply by Chris 1 day ago.

Facebook Members: May I please have your vote? 1 Reply

Please vote for me, Midge, on Entirely Pets' Facebook page for their costume contest. You must become a "fan" of Entirely Pets, which if you're not familiar with is an pawsome supply resource! The...

Started by Kristin in The Club Room. Last reply by Kristin Nov 6.

Carmella is testing me.... 8 Replies

So little miss thing decided last night to do something to me she has NEVER done. I got home late from the salon as usual...sat down at the table to eat my dinner and watch the tube at the same tim...

Started by Julie and Carmella in The Club Room. Last reply by Julie and Carmella Nov 4.

Strike a Pose 9 Replies

From Yoga Dogs No Frenchies - although the nose butter frenchie model does a pretty awesome cobra pose. Maybe if we can get the motley crew here at Club C...

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Started by Chris in Media Chien. Last reply by Michelle & Brutus Nov 3.

SQUIRRELS...ARGGGGGH 9 Replies

So, Dari and I don't go to Central Park because she is OBSESSED with Squirrels..not just wanting to get to them..but looney, all out crazed.. The highest value treat would not sway her from her tot...

Started by fran and dari in The Club Room. Last reply by Chris Nov 3.

Why are some men so against neutering their male dogs? 10 Replies

Ok so I started dating this guy and he is great. He has a chocolate lab "Brodie" 1yr....not neutered very sweet dog but we all know what happens to some when they turn 2 . So of course I want to kn...

Started by Julie and Carmella in The Club Room. Last reply by Julie and Carmella Nov 3.

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fran and dari replied to fran and dari's discussion 'Using a kong'

she has previously learnt to drop the thing with food in it. Oh I see said the blind man... Dari is a smart dog.. she picks things up quickly.. I am determined for her to learn to do this.. towel laid down so For some reason, since she was a pu...

2 hours ago

Chris replied to Arlettina's discussion 'FABULOUS...'

I love it too- thanks to Alisha for putting it together. You're up next Arlette- let me know what your theme is. Yes that's Eti- it's partly an image that's for sale in the FBRN cafepress store.

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Chris replied to fran and dari's discussion 'Using a kong'

For kibble feeders: There's a great interactive toy called the busy buddy kibble nibble that you can fill with entire meals There's also other types of kongs/toys to provide variety of mental stimulation. I use the busy buddy twist and treat- fil...

3 hours ago

Chris replied to fran and dari's discussion 'Using a kong'

Actually Dari"gets" the concept.. She has a rubber bone with holes; small biscuits are put in and the dog drops the bone.The buscits fall out; the dog gets them..Dari learned this in record time.. So she knows that doing "something" will get her a...

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Marilen replied to fran and dari's discussion 'Using a kong'

Abby's meals are now also fed in a kong. This is how she "holds" it, she puts her paw on it and then licks the stuff in it. When she can't get the rest of it, she figured out what to do - she puts the kong in her mouth and continually drops it unt...

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Jen commented on TNFrogDogs's photo 'Nov 8 Raspberry 1'

Cute...my boy Gordie has the same sweater :)

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Peggy Coon replied to fran and dari's discussion 'Using a kong'

i just tried a "snack" kong out on josephine. i filled it with just a tiny bit of natural peanut butter and a few shreds of carrot. she really got in to it *but* i made sure that she had it semi-wedged into a corner while she was working on it. i ...

22 hours ago

fran and dari replied to fran and dari's discussion 'Using a kong'

Actually Da"gets" the concept.. She has a rubber bone with holes; small biscuits are put in and the dog drops the bone.The buscits fall out; the dog gets them..Dari learned this in record time.. So she knows that doing "something" will get her a c...

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Arlettina replied to Arlettina's discussion 'WE HAVE A CRATE!!!'

Today was THE day... lol! I thought ok, I've got to try this crate thing when I am not there... NOW OR NEVER... have to admit that I was nervous though... The pups were sleeping in their crate, I locked the door, they looked up at me, went back t...

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Chris replied to Jessica Z.'s discussion 'Better Late than Never: Not sure how your Howloween was but we had a whole lotta monkey business going on'

Crying laughing. What a cute little monkey and such serious bananas.

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Chris replied to fran and dari's discussion 'Using a kong'

Do dogs need to be taught how to use a kong,besides the obvious of the food inside? Absolutely. In fact - Jenny clearly stated in the seminar and in the handout- start with a few pieces of treats that roll out- that's probably day 1. 2 an 3 then s...

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Chris replied to Chris's discussion 'Parlez Francais - Training Seminar.'

OMG I'm exhausted. The hardest part- 6 demonstration dogs that couldn't be close to each other and 31 people including Jenny to keep to a time schedule that included manouvering the dogs in and out of rooms and people back into their seats. The da...

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TNFrogDogs replied to fran and dari's discussion 'Using a kong'

Buddy would get the easy stuff from a kong - he would hold it down - but then give up. What I found to be the best "pacifier" is the marrow bone stuffed with peanut butter & frozen. I would stuff a week's worth & place in ziplock bag to freeze. Th...

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Arlettina replied to fran and dari's discussion 'Using a kong'

Rufus and Lilly both hold it and never chased it... so maybe some dogs are just into it and others aren't? Does Dari like playing with balls usually?

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Peggy Coon replied to fran and dari's discussion 'Using a kong'

Oh dear. I bought one too and was planning to stuff it and give it to Josephine tonight when we have company for dinner. I am a bit worried that she will be the same way!

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Using a kong

At the Seminar, Jenny talked about using a Kong to feed our dogs.. The advantages are both mental and physical..So ,of course I bought one..brought it home, stuffed it and gave it to Dari.. She looked at it. started licking the food out..but...sh...

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