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This is kind of an old thread, but I figured I would throw in my 2 cents...
Try to keep away from dog foods that have corn, wheat, or soy, especially in the first few ingredients. Nutro lamb & rice...

I forgot to add, the majority of genetic problems that boxers generally experience are heart-related, but they can also be affected by intervertebral disk disease, which is damage to the disks in...

I usually have my Aussies carry about 10% of their weight. Boxers are tanks, and might be able to carry a bit more. You should really just experiment and see what your dogs are comfortable with. You...

Haha, I knew the dog people would appreciate it :D

I used to have a poncho for my dog. It was real lightweight- the same material as the disposable people ponchos. Can't remember where I got it but I know that they make them. If you can't find one of...

PA is rocky enough that I keep booties on my dog for most of it. Even when she isn't wearing them, though, I throw them on her when I'm a mile or two from a road crossing because of the glass and...

My dog. She's fun and she keeps the bears away :)

Sports bras bruise my collar bone. I've tried so many different ones and they all do it. I've recently been hiking in a Body by Victoria Infinity Edge unlined full coverage bra from Victoria's...

Haha, thanks. Its so true ;)

I use this at dog shows and for agility and obedience training- it really keeps a dog's attention, and it doesn't crumble.
I dehydrated it last time I went...

Great recipes. Thanks so much. I have one for liver brownies that I'll put up later.

A few foods to add to the 'toxic to dogs list':
Xylitol (sweetener)- causes sudden drop in blood sugar which...

I would love some recipes- PM me please :)

I'm thinking about switching both of my dogs back to the BARF (Bones and Raw Food) diet since Canidae just went up a few $ again anyway. Then dehydrating...

Thank you. I'll definitely be ordering a pair :)

Which Land's End pants do you recommend? They have so many...

I have a pair of Columbia pants that look like these:...

I was on the shot for 9 months. Had spotting for the first two and nothing after that. It's been 7 months since my last shot, and I have still only had a little bit of spotting.
I lost about 8...

What is a PM and how do I send one? As for my name, I have Australian Shepherds- I've never even been to Australia ;)

I just got back from my first trip with my dog (actually my first trip too:D)- 5 days in PA, around the Lehigh Gap area. She was great company, and really enjoyed herself.

Things I have learned......

Well we just got back from a 5 day trip... I had packed a little less kibble than what Lily eats at home, and had dehydrated a couple pounds of beef that I took as well. The first night she ate 2...

Foyt20- Who are you training with, or are you doing it on your own? I'm originally from Allentown, NJ and still take a few classes around there.

Let's see if this works... This is Lily, my 2-year-old Australian Shepherd on our first trip- 5 days in PA, around the Blue Mountain area to the Lehigh Gap (I forget where exactly we started).

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Did the knee pain come as a result of weak hips?

I've read a lot of articles on how to get in shape to hike, but have realized that just about all of them are written by men. When getting (and staying) in shape, what do you do differently or the...

Canidae contains about 470 calories per cup. It does seem like a lot, but she is a very active dog. I've had her checked for thyroid problems, internal parasites etc. -anything that would cause...

Plus treats... cheese or hotdogs for training, biscuits in the am and pm, and an occasional Greenie. Probably 400-500 in addition to kibble.

About 2100 (45# dog). I'll probably have to at least double it if we're going for more than a week or so.

Thanks to everyone who replied. The freezer bag cooking website has a lot of really tasty-looking ideas. It looks like it won't be difficult to have some variety after all :)