I need help please !

[dianepdesignz]

Hi everyone...we have a 13 year old sheltie and have a great opportunity of getting a red standard poodle pup from a great breeder....my question....I am concerned about the standard and my sheltie...please take no offense...but we've never had a standard and I have read in a few areas on the internet that they are prey and can go after smaller dogs...is this common? or just what happens if not trained well...

I would not want to put my beloved sheltie in a position to be hurt and I definitely do not want to get the pup to have to turn around and give him back...

Any help/conmments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

dpdz

[Sarah]

Is your standard poodle a puppy? If so, when you bring the dog home, introduce your dogs this way to each other. Hold the rear end of your new puppy up to your Sheltie for the Sheltie to smell the poodle first. This makes the poodle the submissive one to the Sheltie.

All dogs can get along with each other, and want to. It's the Humans that prevent this, with lack of training and not becoming the Alpha of the pack.

All dogs can be aggressive with each other, if the human does not take control and become the Alpha.

Do you understand what I'm saying here? It's really up to YOU whether or not your dogs get along.

I went to the AKC site online and found out the Temperment of a Poodle be it standard, miniature, or toy, here it is for your information.

Temperament

Carrying himself proudly, very active, intelligent, the Poodle has about him an air of distinction and dignity peculiar to himself. Major fault: shyness or sharpness.

I would suggest that as soon as you can , put your new puppy in obedience training.

Hope that helps you!

[dianepdesignz]

Thanks soooo much Sarah! The standard is a puppy and I absolutely understand that it is up to ME/US (my husband as well totally agrees!)...I have heard of the meeting and really appreciate your reminding of that! We took our sheltie for obedience training and we are definitely taking the new fella as well...also we are first and foremost taking him to puppy kindergarten to socialize!

Your response has really helped!

Is your standard poodle a puppy? If so, when you bring the dog home, introduce your dogs this way to each other. Hold the rear end of your new puppy up to your Sheltie for the Sheltie to smell the poodle first. This makes the poodle the submissive one to the Sheltie.

All dogs can get along with each other, and want to. It's the Humans that prevent this, with lack of training and not becoming the Alpha of the pack.

All dogs can be aggressive with each other, if the human does not take control and become the Alpha.

Do you understand what I'm saying here? It's really up to YOU whether or not your dogs get along.

I went to the AKC site online and found out the Temperment of a Poodle be it standard, miniature, or toy, here it is for your information.

Temperament

Carrying himself proudly, very active, intelligent, the Poodle has about him an air of distinction and dignity peculiar to himself. Major fault: shyness or sharpness.

I would suggest that as soon as you can , put your new puppy in obedience training.

Hope that helps you!

[ShardaBaker]

Hi dianepdesignz I read your email about the red standard. I t's quite funny because in the email you mentioned about getting a red standard

I got a bit confused with this so I tried to search for it and got frightened when the search came up with a wolf descent endangered animal which explains

my answer to your email. I just found out that you meant a red standard POODLE. I couldn't stop laughing when I found out.

So I really apologize for my response in the email and my late response in the forum.

I agree with Sarah, all dogs can agree with each other given the guidance and care of their owners. Thanks Sarah!

[Sarah]

You're welcome Sharda and Diane.

[cornpatchguy]

i've noticed since now shes spends 7/8hours a day in my large back yard she is scratching and licking her neck/head and paws alot. i'm open to suggestions as to what i can do. i know the final step will be the blood test at the vets. i'm hoping maybe we can nip this in the bud before. shes not in any real discomfort. i did call my vet monday and they told me to give her 3 25mg benadryl daily. its only been three days so i hoping in time this will clear up her licking and scratching, which she only does when shes resting or bored. i've caught her eating grass chunks and lord knows what else that goes undetected. i 've used weed sprays in my fence lines and trying to control creepy charlies. i'm not sure her being a scottie means anything about having allergeries. shes on a very good dog chow that i monitor. i like to change brands every so often. her only table scraps would be pieces of chicken and she likes some veggies like carrots and green beans. so if anyone knows or can give me some info, lil roxy would love know. thank u
terry

[Sarah]

What bothers me is the pesticides you use, and then your dog goes and eats the grass,[ although we don't know if its that part of the grass she is eating] Dogs eating grass is normal. They eat it because it makes them throw up. there is a lot of bile in their stomach. The suggestion is to feed your dog smaller meals.

see if the benadryl is going to help roxy with her itching. The table scraps shouldn't be bothering her. she may have some allergies.. You may want to research on the internet about your breed of dog and allergies, if any they may have.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[jude09]

hello cornpatchguy I suggest that you click on the link below;

Some Tips For Dog Allergies

[mia]

Exactely..........I will not use any sprays in my yard. My dogs are more important than the weeds.

[MaryAnn]

Chances are - it the the pesticides you are using along the fence line. If you must spray along this area...I suggest you put up a temporary fence of some sort to block this area from your dog. That is a major problem of dogs who happen to eat grass when out on a walk.....there is no telling what other folks use on their lawns.

I have taught my little gal to not eat grass ANYWHERE...because I have no idea what has been put down on it.

You said your 10 month old Scottie is out in the yard for 7/8 hours everyday.....Does she have a large covered kennel or something she can retreat to, or is it all grass. I think that is a very long time for a puppy to be outdoors, large yard or not. Isn't a Scottie a small breed dog? How much does your little fellow weigh?

Have you spoken with your vet regarding all this time outdoors? What does he/she think?