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Talah Suska's- Sanderling- Tailwind     Barked: Mon Nov 5, '12 4:06pm PST  Got here just in time! While I'm sure the other posters mean well, I'm going to have to disagree with some advice. Yes, some dogs might not change much after 10 months and shyness can be a training issue, but not with an AKK! Your AKK is just about to start an adolescent period, and just like with the larger spitz breeds, it can throw you for a loop. Some puppy behaviors will go away, but some new behaviors you might not like could crop up as well. What your dog acts like now is not an indication of the adult he will become. Also, shyness is a breed trait. They are not social butterflies. You can socialize the heck out of them and they still will likely be reserved with strangers at best, avoid them like the plague at the worst. Case in point, Talah is a little over a year and has recently been going through a bit of a "frantic" phase in fun interesting places. She has also begun harshly correcting dogs in play. These behaviors have cropped up despite constant training and socialization (I am a trainer and she goes to work with me and daycare on a regular basis). I do think being around our adult dog helped her be more outgoing, but that was also begun when she was 12 weeks old. Since your dog is older, I doubt a puppy would be as likely to help him be less wary. I would honestly wait until your boy is at least 18 months, when his adult personality has more set in. Don't assume he's an adult now. Most AKK are smart and people pleasers, so it's not uncommon for them to seem older than they are. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Talah Suska's- Sanderling- Tailwind     Barked: Sun Jul 1, '12 8:34am PST  I think everyone else covered all the bases, I just wanted to point out that Min Pins have naturally erect ears, they are not cropped, so that doesn't necessarily mean anything either. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Sports & Agility > Unusual agility breeds?

Talah Suska's- Sanderling- Tailwind     Barked: Fri Jun 29, '12 4:51pm PST  As Lilith mentioned, we have high hopes for Talah competing in agility, she's in beginners right now. Does cat qualify as a rare agility breed? Cause the agility at cat shows is really cool. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Puppy Place > Need suggestions for cooling beds and collars pls

Talah Suska's- Sanderling- Tailwind     Barked: Tue Jun 12, '12 2:54pm PST  I don't personally see the need for cooling contraptions. My dogs stay in the a/c or get hosed with cold water if we're going on a walk. I tried the cooling beds, but Tanuk was terrified of it and eventually punctured it with one of his nails. The cooling bandanas are a complete waste as well, something around their neck is not going to cool them off a whole lot and they do not stay cool very long. Plus the little beads inside are toxic if ingested. The easiest way to cool a dog off is to dip it's feet in cold water and to hose its tummy and groin with cold water. That's the best method, and then just let them air dry. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Choosing the Right Dog > I saw an Alaskan Klee Kai for the 1st time!!

Talah Suska's- Sanderling- Tailwind     Barked: Mon Jun 11, '12 4:48pm PST  Onyx, yes they do feed off of each other's barking. However, at the show we went to, Talah and her breeder's dogs were the only non-barkers. It really depends on the owner/breeder. Many of them are owned by people who do not get them out into public a whole lot, so they're wild hellions at shows, about like bringing a fox in. And unfortunately, we have come across de-barked AKK. But again, Talah does not bark, so I think it's all in the training. Not to mention many AKK freak out when they can't get to their person, so if they're being shown or held by "not one of their people" they'll start up a husky racket. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Talah Suska's- Sanderling- Tailwind     Barked: Mon Jun 11, '12 8:12am PST  Haha. AKK sighting! They could also fit the bill for your small athletic dog. That's what I got Talah for. She's extremely attuned to me, easy to work with, and very biddable. Similar to the Schipps. They do require a lot of socialization though as they do run towards shyness, but if you're out training him/her it wouldn't be an issue I don't think. As with any breed, you'd need to research thoroughly and get one from a breeder who shows in conformation or some sport so that you know you're getting a solid dog. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > "Trainer" put a shock collar on 15 week old pup - are you kidding me?

Talah Suska's- Sanderling- Tailwind     Barked: Mon May 7, '12 8:37pm PST  Honestly, a puppy class teaching and utilizing agility equipment would have been my first red flag, I wouldn't have even gotten past that one. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Food & Nutrition > Are the Nature's Variety kibbles really this microscopic?

Talah Suska's- Sanderling- Tailwind     Barked: Sun Apr 22, '12 5:17pm PST  I think I'm just going to try a different Acana flavor for now. I just don't like how small the NV kibble is. Oh, and yes I do typically soak it a bit, but sometimes give it dry in treat toys. Soaked would keep them from choking on it, but didn't make it get much bigger. Plus the NV kibble has lots of little crumbs in the bag that drive me crazy because they get all over when I pour the bag or get a scoop out, Acana and Orijen don't have the crumb issue. Haha, guess I'm picky. Until there's a real issue guess I'll stick with Acana. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Food & Nutrition > Are the Nature's Variety kibbles really this microscopic?

Talah Suska's- Sanderling- Tailwind     Barked: Fri Apr 20, '12 8:22am PST  Aside from my fears of it getting stuck in Tanuk's nose, bol, my main issue is it doesn't really fit in my kibble dispensing toys. Any other comparable food others liked? Which formula is Moose on? my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Talah Suska's- Sanderling- Tailwind     Barked: Fri Apr 20, '12 7:45am PST  I've been feeding the dogs Acana Pacifica because I needed a higher caloric content food. However, after 2 months we still have smushy poos, not loose, but certainly not firm. So, got a sample of NV Instinct chicken and gave a bit to each dog. However, the kibble is insanely tiny. Their poos both firmed up, which totally surprised me considering they only got a small amount added to their Acana. But, this kibble is too small for me to feed, even for Talah. Thoughts? Should I try a different Acana formula? my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

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