I have three questions
2nd, my pups seem so itchy all the time, yet I've not seen any fleas though. What kind of things could be causing this? 3rd, why don't my pups like walks? I've taken them to new places, to familiar places (always seperately), and everwhere inbetween, but can't get them to walk on a leash too easily. And not because they're lazy, if I unleash them, them run or walk everwhere, but they get kinda stubborn and refuse to walk on a leash. They just park their butts where they are and refuse to come for a walk. I want to curb this while they're young, but not really sure how? |
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| I don't have my puppy yet, but I'm pretty sure they don't clean themselves. (I've had dogs before, though)
Cats are constantly grooming and licking themselves. I think a dog likes to be gross sometimes. My friend's dog once rolled around in the grass where a bird had died in order to get the scent all over him. And I've read lots of posts on here about people chasing their dogs around to get rid of their "dingleberries" 
I think the dogs like to keep their dens (or personal sleeping space) clean, but I'm not sure they care about their butts! |
| Dogs do not clean themselves like cats.
I have two who clean each other's faces and ears. But the only cleaning they do of themselves are their paws and private parts. As for being itchy, maybe it's the food you are feeding or environmental allergies. How old are your pups? Have they had all their vaccinations? If they have not had their vaccinations they shouldn't be anywhere but your yard. Until they have had all vaccinations they are very susceptible to diseases. They are still very young for being able to walk on a leash properly. It does take a while to get them use to it. I rescued a toy poodle many years ago who had never even seen the outside world. It took a while to get him used to it. Treats work wonders for this. I think it took a full 4 weeks before he was actually not trying to anchor himself to the ground.... a bit of pulling on my behalf and his.  |
| 1: You may want to change their food, if this an on going problem. I only had poo problems on Sami once and never on Blue and I feed them Acana (no Wheat)
2: Ichys can also be their food. I never had this problem. 3: They have to learn to walk on leashes most do not like it. Start in your yard... If they have not had all their shots.. they should not be out of the yard. It's hard but safe. |
| Another possible cause of itchiness, since you mentioned that they don't clean themselves--over-bathing or bathing with too harsh a shampoo. This can dry the skin.
Another suggestion: the questions you ask might get more of the types of answers that can truly help you if you would post them under other topics such as behavior or grooming or food and nutrition. |
| Dogs clean themselves only slightly less frequently than teenage boys. |
Ron wrote: Dogs clean themselves only slightly less frequently than teenage boys.
And the similarity is both lack the flexibility to reach their own butt. You are in for a surprise if you get a dog, let alone an OES, and think they are self-cleaning!!! And for walks, walking on a leash is a taught trait and takes some patience and practice. Search this forum for "leash" or "walks" and there are plenty of posts on the subject. |
| pups are no way no how like cats clean about the poo sticking welcome to oes life! i don't think too many like a leash as pups you need to work all the time with them on that, the itching make sure there are no allergies involved.. maybe the food etc.. i have 2 dogs with allergies and no fun.. good luck |
| Hey, the breeder told me that she feeds her dogs a spoonful of flaxseed oil once a week. Did she tell you this too? She said it helps keep their skin healthy and moisturized and their hair shiny. She also said it will help prevent “hot spots” and itchy skin. (I know that it’s good for people for the omega-3 benefits.)
What does everyone else think about the flaxseed oil? Do y’all do this? |
1st Time OES Mommy wrote: Hey, the breeder told me that she feeds her dogs a spoonful of flaxseed oil once a week. Did she tell you this too? She said it helps keep their skin healthy and moisturized and their hair shiny. She also said it will help prevent “hot spots” and itchy skin. (I know that it’s good for people for the omega-3 benefits.)
What does everyone else think about the flaxseed oil? Do y’all do this? It doesn't prevent hot spots. It might promote better skin and coat but there's no product that keeps them away. |
ButtersStotch wrote: It doesn't prevent hot spots. It might promote better skin and coat but there's no product that keeps them away. Ditto that one. I use flaxseed or fish oil for mine, mostly for the omega-3 benefits. Also to help their coat too. I take it too!  |
| You mean the breeder did not tell you that you need to get baby wipes to clean their butts. Welcome to the OES world. I dont have to do it much but usually at least once a week. I do keep a box of wipes in my truck and one at home. I use them to help clean his mouth/beard as well. |
Quote: Aren't dogs supposed to be somewhat like cats in the sense that they clean themselves? It's up to you to make sure they're clean after they potty. Keep the fur in the fanny/genital area trimmed so poo can drop instead of cling. Urine on the fur around the vulva will hold bacteria and will eventually stink to high heaven unless you keep it trimmed and clean. Quote: 2nd, my pups seem so itchy all the time, yet I've not seen any fleas though. What kind of things could be causing this? ALL of my sheepies arrived with fleas  Take a flea comb and look for flea dirt. Put each pup on a white sheet of paper and comb them out... if you have a white washer/dryer, this works too. You'll probably see fleas or flea "dirt" if they're present. My guess would be fleas and this needs to be the first possible cause to eliminate.Quote: 3rd, why don't my pups like walks? I've taken them to new places, to familiar places (always seperately), and everwhere inbetween, but can't get them to walk on a leash too easily. And not because they're lazy, if I unleash them, them run or walk everwhere, but they get kinda stubborn and refuse to walk on a leash. They just park their butts where they are and refuse to come for a walk. I want to curb this while they're young, but not really sure how?
A dog usually prefers to be off leash so you need to teach them to accept it. Every time they go outdoors to potty, put them on a leash and walk them out. We do this for the first few few months... one- it teaches them to accept a collar/leash... two- it teaches them where in the yard it's appropriate to potty. After they did their business, they got to go off-leash to play in the fenced in yard. |
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