@[563226:mbajamesbond] as expected .... don't worry ,everything should be fine ..

@[342680:shriraaam]

Me and my friend were sitting on bed and my dog was sleeping on the floor...When my friend kept his leg mistakenly on my dog ..he just got aggresive...He was sleeping then..

Ya have given injection to my do already....it has been 10 days since the incident occured ...so my doc told me if your dog stays alive for next 10 days..then he dosent have rabbies....

mbajamesbond really bad that your dog is not vaccinated ...pls do it immediately....

Just for information : There is no way you can say your dog doesn't have rabies just by looking at it ,unless you have tested its saliva ,blood samples in a lab...Rabies has a variable incubation period in animals esp dogs... Vaccinate your dog immediately ..initially 3 vaccines first time + a booster every year ....it costs hardly 300 / vaccine ...but , you can be safe when playing with your dog , esp when kids are around..When my dogs were pups (4-8 months old) i used to play with them and i used to have a lot of play bites all over me...a hell lot...but ,I never bothered because i knew my pup was vaccinated ...

BTW , y did it bite with such a ferocity ?

@shriraaam said: Hope your dog was on vaccination Nevertheless , ask Ur friend to take injections... Wish it were a play bite

Hope your dog was on vaccination Nevertheless , ask Ur friend to take injections... Wish it were a play bite

My dog has bitten my friend....now he has to take injections....

Hi
We are also thinking of having a dog as pet. Which dog are good for indoors and normally what is the cost of maintaining a dog per month ( medical+food etc etc )

Lot of Info regarding various adoption activities / awareness programs are available @
The Hindu : Chennai Petpals News...

"Do not Buy Pets. Adopt them "

The following link is to create awareness about the inhumane treatment of dogs used for breeding in puppy mills. This is not to generalize that all breed pets are treated badly ,but to create awareness about how some breeders treat their pets . Please insist and visit the kennels where the mother is being kept -see the condition of the mother dog before you buy breeds .

Puppymills - information on puppymills and what you can do to stop them.

P.S for mods : Sometimes to discuss the depth of the issue , the need for quoting an external link becomes necessary . Hope this is within PG rules.

Found a lot of face book groups - dedicated to pets adoption ,care etc...
Seems like of late there has been a lot of awareness spreading among people to care for strays....

this is the way it should happen....

Found a lot of face book groups - dedicated to pets adoption ,care etc...
Seems like of late there has been a lot of awareness spreading among people to care for strays....

Hey evry1 glad to find an thread just for dog lover
I have been a dog lover from childhood but neva had the opportunity to have one
Finally now i'm planning to buy one...not sure which breed to buy? Kindly suggest
Basic requirement: friendly, easy to train and can be kept in an apartment!!

Don't buy breeded ones for aparts - because they need a lot of exercise and they shed a lot !!

My suggestion would be to take an Indian breed - they are ideal for our temperature , and they are very obedient !!
If fed as breeds ,they will also appear the same - chubby and bubbly :biggrin:
Take a kombai or kanni breed for Indoor aparts !!
I am a fan of the Rajapalayam - they are the best -obedient (extremely) , safest , and loyal !! they look beautiful (milk white and pink patches) - easy maintenance - but they need a lot of free space to roam !!

Also ,if you are goin to have only apart space -then be careful - dogs need atleast a cement floor to walk easily -granites and mosaic,tiles are difficult to walk and they can easily develop bow legs !!
Choose wisely !!

mbajamesbond Says

agreed possibly thats they only way they can be active and fit.....Also they will learn to take commands...:)

Hey evry1 glad to find an thread just for dog lover
I have been a dog lover from childhood but neva had the opportunity to have one
Finally now i'm planning to buy one...not sure which breed to buy? Kindly suggest
Basic requirement: friendly, easy to train and can be kept in an apartment!!

Agreed that DOGs are cute and the faces they make are hard to ignore !!:grin:
But would say that DOGs won't complain -infact the lifestyle they follow is given to them by us !!

if your DOG throws tantrums , do not oblige ...its difficult but learn to ignore them .... That is the best thing you could do for a dog !!

As far as i have experienced , I have found that I have been comfortable only with Dogs which are independent themselves - they need the petting and cuddling but they should deserve it and it should not be given free :nono:

Many wouldn't agree but you are only spoiling your dog by obliging to your dog's wishes .....

But still if you wanna feed your dog badly ,make him earn it ...
Throw a ball ,let him fetch and then you feed him ...
That way you tell him that he has to do something to get his fav food ...

agreed possibly thats they only way they can be active and fit.....Also they will learn to take commands...:)

Agreed that DOGs are cute and the faces they make are hard to ignore !!:grin:
But would say that DOGs won't complain -infact the lifestyle they follow is given to them by us !!

if your DOG throws tantrums , do not oblige ...its difficult but learn to ignore them .... That is the best thing you could do for a dog !!

As far as i have experienced , I have found that I have been comfortable only with Dogs which are independent themselves - they need the petting and cuddling but they should deserve it and it should not be given free :nono:

Many wouldn't agree but you are only spoiling your dog by obliging to your dog's wishes .....

But still if you wanna feed your dog badly ,make him earn it ...
Throw a ball ,let him fetch and then you feed him ...
That way you tell him that he has to do something to get his fav food ...

gurrjag Says

Well said bro..couldnt agree with you more.. :biggrin:

Ya even though they are troblesome but they are our best pal.....Also for thiefs they are nightmare...

mbajamesbond Says

Thats pet for you..They are meant to be pampered....and we can do anything because of there super cute face....

Well said bro..couldnt agree with you more..

I've got a pug. Sheds like crazy.

Wants a different meal every time, everyday.

My mother has pampered em so much that she has to feed him herself. His bowl is a big no-no.
But the sadface he makes, can move people even the cruelest of the cruels.

Thats pet for you..They are meant to be pampered....and we can do anything because of there super cute face....

I've got a pug. Sheds like crazy.

Wants a different meal every time, everyday.

My mother has pampered em so much that she has to feed him herself. His bowl is a big no-no.
But the sadface he makes, can move people even the cruelest of the cruels.

Paneer , Chicken for pom awesome

BTW , here is what i did with my terrier -pom mix ..

Since ,they are short breeds , they wont be able to utilise a lot of fat based foods....(unless yo give them a lot of play time )....so reduce fat content ...

Short breeds with a lot of hair are a real challenge ...
because , yo can't give them a lot of exercise (remember , a dog will walk with its owner any no of kms without complaining...but ,we have to be very very cautious about its physical activities.....a lot of walking can make your dogs legs fragile )

Also , just a query --when yo give chicken a lot - doen't your dog shed a lot...??

( My terrier had cerelac and pedigree when he was a pup )
When he grew up ,i changed it into a vegan :w00t:

He is super active and can play for 2 3 hours at a strech......

Also we give him 3 meals....He likes milk, paneer, rice and ofcourse chicken....and he does shed too.....

Thanks for the advise

My dog is chicken crazy and can eat a rotten meat in fraction of seconds....but i guess in peak summer its also important to give milk based diet like curd, paneer etc....

Paneer , Chicken for pom awesome

BTW , here is what i did with my terrier -pom mix ..

Since ,they are short breeds , they wont be able to utilise a lot of fat based foods....(unless yo give them a lot of play time )....so reduce fat content ...

Short breeds with a lot of hair are a real challenge ...
because , yo can't give them a lot of exercise (remember , a dog will walk with its owner any no of kms without complaining...but ,we have to be very very cautious about its physical activities.....a lot of walking can make your dogs legs fragile )

Also , just a query --when yo give chicken a lot - doen't your dog shed a lot...??

( My terrier had cerelac and pedigree when he was a pup )
When he grew up ,i changed it into a vegan

Double post !!

@shriraaam,

How did the drive go and how was the response to it? Hope some of our friends got good homes and families to take care of them.

Cheers,
GJ

The drive was great buddy !!
It was my first time @ CAD ....
Many enthusiastic people had gathered there .
I spent only about an hour there...I later found out from the volunteers that nearly 20 pups were adopted

I have posted a few pics here .....
https://picasaweb.google.com/102860173331031245733/ChennaiAdoptionDriveMay132012 ...

They were selling a few stickers ,posters,bookmarks - a decent source of revenue...most of the volunteers were college students ,i guess .....

I wanted to join as volunteer ,but they were interested only in guys from chennai ....but that made sense ,since they primarily wanted volunteers who could care for pups for a week or so before they were adopted....

In short , the event was awesome

Thanks for the advise

My dog is chicken crazy and can eat a rotten meat in fraction of seconds....but i guess in peak summer its also important to give milk based diet like curd, paneer etc....

yah..guess it loves the softness of it.. yup it is important to give them something which makes them feel better in the summer heat. However, the intake of milk product depends on your poms health. Some dogs dont respond really well to milk and milk products while some others are able to digest them better. so in case your pom is ok and doesnt react to it with diarrhea/vomiting you can continue with the milk products.

@mbajamesbond

As far as im aware about poms they should be given dry dog food or crunchy milk bones which makes it easy for them to chew. Depends on what kind of pedigree food your are giving. Also, as it is a small breed they should be fed 2-3 times a day in small quantities.

I think u can also consult your vet on this and im sure he/she will be able to suggest the best food for your cutie pom.

Cheers,
GJ

Thanks for the advise

My dog is chicken crazy and can eat a rotten meat in fraction of seconds....but i guess in peak summer its also important to give milk based diet like curd, paneer etc....

mbajamesbond Says

I have a pomerian....Want to know is pedegree enough for him?

@mbajamesbond

As far as im aware about poms they should be given dry dog food or crunchy milk bones which makes it easy for them to chew. Depends on what kind of pedigree food your are giving. Also, as it is a small breed they should be fed 2-3 times a day in small quantities.

I think u can also consult your vet on this and im sure he/she will be able to suggest the best food for your cutie pom.

Cheers,
GJ

I have a pomerian....Want to know is pedegree enough for him?

Amused to find this thread alive ....
Great to find so many enthusiasts !!

Was on a break -trying to cope up with the rejects of last year
Nevertheless - a good news for all canine savvy puys -in and around Chennai !!

The Chennai Adoption Drive (CAD) is happening this Sunday ,May -13 @ the Boat Club,Kotturpuram -Chennai !!

I will be attending it for the first time !!
Not going to adopt one -but still would love to see the drive !!
Pass this message on -Lets hope more strays get adopted !!
Check their FB page for more details !!
They have got a lot of pups for adoption and also a few grown ones too !!

BTW ,great going guys !!

@shriraaam,

How did the drive go and how was the response to it? Hope some of our friends got good homes and families to take care of them.

Cheers,
GJ

Amused to find this thread alive ....
Great to find so many enthusiasts !!

Was on a break -trying to cope up with the rejects of last year
Nevertheless - a good news for all canine savvy puys -in and around Chennai !!

The Chennai Adoption Drive (CAD) is happening this Sunday ,May -13 @ the Boat Club,Kotturpuram -Chennai !!

I will be attending it for the first time !!
Not going to adopt one -but still would love to see the drive !!
Pass this message on -Lets hope more strays get adopted !!
Check their FB page for more details !!
They have got a lot of pups for adoption and also a few grown ones too !!

BTW ,great going guys !!

Thanks a lot, i will message you asap.

It is extremely coincidental and good that i found this post on pg as i was already curious about friendicoes. I would like you to tell me if you know anything about their volunteer programs. I have a few months of time this year and i would like to volunteer with a dog shelter or ngo in ncr. Any kind of volunteer position would do, as long as i get to work with them. Since you have been there, maybe you can help me out here :)


Thanks
Waiting for reply :)

Hey,

I visited Friendicoes today. For becoming a volunteer you need to first speak to the concerned person and fill up a form with the necessary details and what are some of the activities that you would like to volunteer for. Some of the activities include taking the pets for a walk,helping them with their chores,help in cleaning the shelter, giving them food etc.

I tried getting a form for myself but unfortunately couldnt get it. In case you need further details do let me know.


Thanks,
GJ

Hey @9999mansi,

I am planning to visit friendicoes again tomorrow. Will check and let you know about the volunteer program and im sure they will appreciate it. I do have an email id and contact no which might be helpful.
In case you need em, let me know i can PM the same to you. In the meantime you can also get connected through their FB Page.

Im sure our friends will love to have you there.... :))...All the best..

Thanks,
GJ

Hey,

Good to see some discussion on pets here.

I have always been a dog lover but unfortunately never had a pet at home. Though i try to give food to stray dogs around my house. I happen to hear about 2 NGO's who are working to help the stray dogs and are more involved in their adoption.

1)Red Paws Rescue,Delhi
2)Friendicoes, Delhi

I recently visited Friendicoes, Delhi which is a shelter home for our four legged friends who are either homeless/stray or are left unattended by their owners. I was overwhelmed to see the kind of work that this institution is doing. They actually do not believe in mating or buying of dogs but truly in adoption of these homeless animals.

I personally have made it a point to visit the place whenever i am able to find time and also plan to visit Red paws rescue soon.

I thought of sharing this and spread the word around. A small step which may help some of these animals.

Havent been able to have a pet due to some unavoidable personal reasons and hopefully will adopt a pet soon. Yayy!!



Thanks,
GJ

It is extremely coincidental and good that i found this post on pg as i was already curious about friendicoes. I would like you to tell me if you know anything about their volunteer programs. I have a few months of time this year and i would like to volunteer with a dog shelter or ngo in ncr. Any kind of volunteer position would do, as long as i get to work with them. Since you have been there, maybe you can help me out here :)


Thanks
Waiting for reply

@Down2earthgal

You can feed your dog most of the stuff you cook for yourself at home. Pedigree or RC are good options but I don't think the entire diet should consist of only that. Like you have been substituting a couple of meals with rice and egg, try experimenting with other stuff as well. If you are a non vegetarian then rice with mutton curry is the ideal thing to feed your dog IMO :biggrin:

As for the indigestion thing you mentioned, I think it might be due to a change in the diet. I faced a similar problem with a pup I had. Initially I fed her Pedigree and then after a few weeks tried feeding her home cooked food. She devoured it within seconds and then had a day long bout with diarrhea. So my vet suggested to switch gradually. Maybe you can split the meal in parts and every two days increase the proportion. Same goes when you want to switch from one kind of kibble to the other.

And like sriraaam suggested, Vet knows best

Also I'm sure you must be knowing already but still a few common foods one should avoid

Onions
Chocolates
Mushrooms
Garlic
Grapes
Raw Eggs

Nice thread...

My two cents

I just moved out of Chennai, had been there for almost two years. So adding to the list of well known dog welfare organizations, there is a small initiative called The Pound based out of Chennai. You can follow their FB page. And Blue Cross is obviously there. So puys from chennai wanting pets, request you to visit these places atleast once before deciding. They keep having adoption drives .

There couldn't be anything better than offering a home to a stray but even if you think you aren't ready for it yet, and want the more "safer" and tried and tested 'Pedigreed' pup , even then please avoid breeders who are willing to push off 30-35 day old pups to your homes. I was rather appalled by the nasty dog trade business people have set up in chennai and I'm sure it's the same scenario in other cities as well. The only reason such are able to run their shop is because people are willing to buy. So please read up , become aware ,spread awareness and happy petting

Had 3 dogs since kidhood.
1. A Roadasian :)
2. A mountain terrier
3. An Irish Setter.

One thing I can tell about dogs that dogs are the most perfect creatures on earth. Everything about them is so good. It's only their lifespan that hurts! :(
I personally believe(don't know if I am sounding spiritual or not but) all dogs go to heaven.

Presently I am friend to a lot of stray-dogs out in my locality. Loves a lot spending time with them. Amazing creatures are they.

Subscribing to the thread.......

Hey,

Good to see some discussion on pets here.

I have always been a dog lover but unfortunately never had a pet at home. Though i try to give food to stray dogs around my house. I happen to hear about 2 NGO's who are working to help the stray dogs and are more involved in their adoption.

1)Red Paws Rescue,Delhi
2)Friendicoes, Delhi

I recently visited Friendicoes, Delhi which is a shelter home for our four legged friends who are either homeless/stray or are left unattended by their owners. I was overwhelmed to see the kind of work that this institution is doing. They actually do not believe in mating or buying of dogs but truly in adoption of these homeless animals.

I personally have made it a point to visit the place whenever i am able to find time and also plan to visit Red paws rescue soon.

I thought of sharing this and spread the word around. A small step which may help some of these animals.

Havent been able to have a pet due to some unavoidable personal reasons and hopefully will adopt a pet soon. Yayy!!



Thanks,
GJ

Am pleased to find an ardent dog lover
I am one of those mortals who has big dreams of eradicating animal cruelty and to provide food n shelter to all the stray dogs. Alas! these vil remain only dreams considering a country like ours which is populated with street dogs and beggars(I've often been told that I care more 4 animals than humans, which is true, since animals r helpless creatures who cant earn money for food etc)

Anyway, wot I want to add here is dat, I have adopted street dogs multiple times in d past since I genuinely feel dat in dis day and age, people tend to focus more on expensive n high quality breeds and neglect the common breeds who actually need a home and loving care. And my experience tells me dat these dogs r no different from the other breeds, but of course, if u want only great looking dogs then it's a different story.

Recently I adopted a street pup( nw 6 months old) since I wanted a companion and gave her all the usual vaccinations. Though I'm not very gud with the training thing, my dog is bright and usually fetches her toys whenever I tell her to. Moreover, when she's bored, she brings her toy near me and sit there until I play wid her. I allow her to sleep wid me and its funny hw she imitates me while sleeping :).

I feed her pedigree and biscuits, sometimes rice with eggs and boiled vegetables. But she had an indigestion a few days bek(may b due to rice) and started vomiting. So, it vil b of great help if I can be advised on the types of food that I can give her other than pedigree(she gets bored of it).

Love to all the animal lovers...

ha ...another pet lover
Gr8 !!

BTW , DOGS never get bored of PEDIGREE !!
if it is getting bored ,then it means you have not dewormed your dog properly !! take him to a vet nearby ~ he will advise you some deworming tablets and tonics depending on the weight of your dog !!

learn more about Tapeworms ~ they are harmful and when they develop,dogs stop eating !! tapeworms develop in any stage of a DOG !!
I dewormed my terrier after he developed Tapeworm ~ which was nearly 20 cms in length (the pup was a month old ) !!

It could also be normal phenomena ,in which case the dog will be okay in a day !!

BTW, if you find branded foods costly to afford (i found so ) give your dog chapathis,rice with milk ~ also vegetables !!

i stuck with a strict regimen for my dogs ~

morning 5 idlis+milk ,evening ~little pedigree ,nite ~ 4 chapathis +milk !!

Sunday ~ Special food : Noon :Boiled egg rice !!

PLS CONSULT A VET ~ I am just sharing my experience and as they say " We are nowhere compared to professional VETS "

"Clicker " is actually a tool intended to create a sound which the dog needs to associate with an action it needs to do ~ You do not need a "clicker" to do a clicker training ~ you just have to emulate it !!

A vocal sound ,a snap using ur fingers ,a tap using ur boot on the floor ~ anything can be good - the only thing is that u should associate the sound with the action which u want the dog to do !!

I did not associate the "click" sound with any action ~ i just used it to grab its attention -when i make a click sound ,my dog would see me immediately and come to me !!

I had a challenge with my bro and I trained my "rat terrier" to "shake hands" in 10 minutes using "clicker" method !! (bad that i don't have both my dogs with me now , but their memories remain )

YES !! clicker works on any dog - it will work on a LAB !!
BTW, train ur LAB -it will become the best pet !!

Am pleased to find an ardent dog lover
I am one of those mortals who has big dreams of eradicating animal cruelty and to provide food n shelter to all the stray dogs. Alas! these vil remain only dreams considering a country like ours which is populated with street dogs and beggars(I've often been told that I care more 4 animals than humans, which is true, since animals r helpless creatures who cant earn money for food etc)

Anyway, wot I want to add here is dat, I have adopted street dogs multiple times in d past since I genuinely feel dat in dis day and age, people tend to focus more on expensive n high quality breeds and neglect the common breeds who actually need a home and loving care. And my experience tells me dat these dogs r no different from the other breeds, but of course, if u want only great looking dogs then it's a different story.

Recently I adopted a street pup( nw 6 months old) since I wanted a companion and gave her all the usual vaccinations. Though I'm not very gud with the training thing, my dog is bright and usually fetches her toys whenever I tell her to. Moreover, when she's bored, she brings her toy near me and sit there until I play wid her. I allow her to sleep wid me and its funny hw she imitates me while sleeping :).

I feed her pedigree and biscuits, sometimes rice with eggs and boiled vegetables. But she had an indigestion a few days bek(may b due to rice) and started vomiting. So, it vil b of great help if I can be advised on the types of food that I can give her other than pedigree(she gets bored of it).

Love to all the animal lovers...

xatiim Says

Clicker is effective with labs? where do you get to buy it online, bcos my locality doesnt have a decent pet shop nearby..i too have a lab and i want it trained before it goes too wayward.

"Clicker " is actually a tool intended to create a sound which the dog needs to associate with an action it needs to do ~ You do not need a "clicker" to do a clicker training ~ you just have to emulate it !!

A vocal sound ,a snap using ur fingers ,a tap using ur boot on the floor ~ anything can be good - the only thing is that u should associate the sound with the action which u want the dog to do !!

I did not associate the "click" sound with any action ~ i just used it to grab its attention -when i make a click sound ,my dog would see me immediately and come to me !!

I had a challenge with my bro and I trained my "rat terrier" to "shake hands" in 10 minutes using "clicker" method !! (bad that i don't have both my dogs with me now , but their memories remain )

YES !! clicker works on any dog - it will work on a LAB !!
BTW, train ur LAB -it will become the best pet !!