Posts made by ItsaBushThang

Yes, I know Barkless dog…They do the most worst thing [chew paper, garbage digging and just destroying my home like a tornado was there for 2 hours] but…overrall..with those cute adorable eyes and wrinkles on their foreheads..how can you stay mad at them for long??? lol. I love him and I hate him....=p

Oh well…guess I can stick with the hands-on technique....=P i tried. tho he doesnt quite mind when I play with his tail with my toe......oO weird dog. anyways, thanks everyone for commenting and sharing of thoughts..=]
-b-boy walli

Is it expensive?….and if he doesnt stop shedding by late september early-november, I will take him in....

Problem #1::My b-boy has an issue, that I am trying to figure out…. When I am on the computer or sitting on a chair and my b-boy lays beside/infront of me, I "try" to rub his back with my foot, but when I touch him with my toe, he gives a "small", almost no growl and gets up and leaves...then, he is fine thereafter...

I aquired him from my local humane society about 3 years ago, and brought him a LONG way from being agressive/possesive towards dogs/people etc, so I dont have any other concerns but this one.....

Is there any way of getting him to let me rub his back with my feet? Maybe some corrective training with treats do the trick?
-- I can do that to my cocker spaniel,and she loves it and will let me do it...but no way with this guy....

Problem #2:: I feed my b-boy Purina Pro Plan Salmon and Rice, which is supposed to be "good" for the skin and digestive system. He has a little problem with his fur, that it doesnt stop shedding. It's been shedding since mid-may/june, and it has not let up since. I live in South Florida, so the winters are not a big factor on his coat. He has very silky, soft shiney fur, so it gives me an idea that he doesnt have any problems internally reacting.

I give him Revolution, and he has NO reaction to it and has been on it for the past 3 yrs I have had him...

I know there are Omega Fatty Acid pills that are very good for the coat, but they are semi-expensive but I dont have the funds available to get them....
Any suggestions? like otc meds?

---B-boy walli

What can I say? Cant hate him…:p