Introducing.....Tuvaaq
01 April 2008, 09:37 PM
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Pool is the local hydrotherapy one, absolutely brilliant thing especially when the jets are on
Have lots of leads here too try to swap them about a bit, keeps the dogs thinking, have been contemplating the halti harness as I have heard some good reports from other akita owners.
Have lots of leads here too
try to swap them about a bit, keeps the dogs thinking, have been contemplating the halti harness as I have heard some good reports from other akita owners.Halti's are great, once they stop fighting lol.
lol how the hell you gettin your dog in a hydrotherapy bath!
I need a pool that can support his weight on the edges.
Cheers, seem to have got some great shots of him recently. Really must get some time to do a proper shoot
01 April 2008, 09:56 PM
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We had to use the harness lift to get her in, every week she learnt all the tricks we was using to temp her in, so we put her in the harness and lift her in, its funny watching her lift her legs up as she gets nearer the water, as soon as shes in she loves it.
Will probably go for the h/harness, the halti head collars are ok but so many people think they are muzzles.
As soon as Ynuk gets to about a year he too will be back packed up, something along these lines me thinks:
Will probably go for the h/harness, the halti head collars are ok but so many people think they are muzzles.
As soon as Ynuk gets to about a year he too will be back packed up, something along these lines me thinks:
01 April 2008, 10:05 PM
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What packs are those mate?
Im just getting my Wolf Pack Banzai pack, waiting on production now
Would be cool to find somewhere like that for Tuvaaq to go to.
Im just getting my Wolf Pack Banzai pack, waiting on production now
Would be cool to find somewhere like that for Tuvaaq to go to.
02 April 2008, 09:41 AM
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Back packs are:
Canine Spirit Dog Boots, Dog Coats, Dog Life Jacket, Dog Packs, Dog Harnesses, Dog Beds and other Dog Accessories
The owner actualy got them from Ebay but She has had a look and the people are no longer on there.
I personaly think they are the best i've seen, almost professional, if that makes sense?
We used a local company called abilityhound for the hydrotherapy, we can go as and when, to keep the dogs fully fit.
Canine Spirit Dog Boots, Dog Coats, Dog Life Jacket, Dog Packs, Dog Harnesses, Dog Beds and other Dog Accessories
The owner actualy got them from Ebay but She has had a look and the people are no longer on there.
I personaly think they are the best i've seen, almost professional, if that makes sense?
We used a local company called abilityhound for the hydrotherapy, we can go as and when, to keep the dogs fully fit.
02 April 2008, 10:35 AM
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Back packs are:
Canine Spirit Dog Boots, Dog Coats, Dog Life Jacket, Dog Packs, Dog Harnesses, Dog Beds and other Dog Accessories
The owner actualy got them from Ebay but She has had a look and the people are no longer on there.
I personaly think they are the best i've seen, almost professional, if that makes sense?
We used a local company called abilityhound for the hydrotherapy, we can go as and when, to keep the dogs fully fit.
Canine Spirit Dog Boots, Dog Coats, Dog Life Jacket, Dog Packs, Dog Harnesses, Dog Beds and other Dog Accessories
The owner actualy got them from Ebay but She has had a look and the people are no longer on there.
I personaly think they are the best i've seen, almost professional, if that makes sense?
We used a local company called abilityhound for the hydrotherapy, we can go as and when, to keep the dogs fully fit.
We have just ordered one from Wolfpacks WOLF PACKS® - Banzai Dog Pack So will see how we do with this, but those do look very good too.Will have to have a look if there is anywhere like that round here too. He loves the water, I just dont like the smells that come with ponds and other such sources round here lol.
06 April 2008, 02:45 PM
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They just love it, don't they!
No need to walk them today, open the back door and they run out and don't stop jumping and tumbling around together.
Then they pop in for a little sleep, then back at the door wanting to go out.
No need to walk them today, open the back door and they run out and don't stop jumping and tumbling around together.
Then they pop in for a little sleep, then back at the door wanting to go out.
06 April 2008, 04:46 PM
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Hehe thats the spirit. I appreciated the snow more walking in it with the dog, rather than driving in it this afternoon!! lol
He has had his snow for the year now, unless the evening brings more.
Glad I have some pics of him in the snow now though
He has had his snow for the year now, unless the evening brings more.
Glad I have some pics of him in the snow now though
27 April 2008, 02:11 PM
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Oh no, not more pictures !! lol
Yes, im afraid so guys.
So here goes, a couple of me trying to be creative, and learn how to take photos. And a few from the walk last sunday
Yes, im afraid so guys.
So here goes, a couple of me trying to be creative, and learn how to take photos. And a few from the walk last sunday
27 April 2008, 04:20 PM
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loving the pics snazy
blitz as we called him
is not so well at the mo
jumping about on friday eve he landed wrong and has broken both bones in hind right leg
been in vets all weekend getting x rayed and pain relief
out come is got to go to specialest in winchester on monday morn and they
are going to fit him with external fixater (like they use on bikers)
only been with us 8 weeks and missing him sooooooooooo much
blitz as we called him
is not so well at the mo
jumping about on friday eve he landed wrong and has broken both bones in hind right leg
been in vets all weekend getting x rayed and pain relief out come is got to go to specialest in winchester on monday morn and they
are going to fit him with external fixater (like they use on bikers)
only been with us 8 weeks and missing him sooooooooooo much
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27 April 2008, 06:57 PM
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great pics snazy
will email you some new ones of shawnee soon - she hasnt been allowed out for a couple of weeks cos she is in season
b road blaster - sorry to hear about blitz - hope his leg gets better soon
will email you some new ones of shawnee soon - she hasnt been allowed out for a couple of weeks cos she is in season
b road blaster - sorry to hear about blitz - hope his leg gets better soon
27 April 2008, 09:02 PM
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Awww bless her, a proper little lady now she is eh
Look forward to seeing the pics soon
I just take too many pics of Tuv, and now with the new camera its only getting worse..B-Road, not good mate, glad your still about though. Sorry to hear about his leg
Sounds like a bad break, hope he makes a full recovery
Any pics though ?
27 April 2008, 10:17 PM
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Hey - you took a shot with your head lower than the dog's!!! Looks far better. Now have you bought a sled yet? Harvey Nicks do 'em 
Now did someone meantion Haltis here? Absolute and total unecessary item (and I speak as one who's OES actually developed enough neck muscle to defeat one!). The trick is to teach them to walk PROPERLY (slightly behind you) and this takes 5 mins - I was taught by a PRO! My 4 yr old nephew walks him now - honest.
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Now did someone meantion Haltis here? Absolute and total unecessary item (and I speak as one who's OES actually developed enough neck muscle to defeat one!). The trick is to teach them to walk PROPERLY (slightly behind you) and this takes 5 mins - I was taught by a PRO! My 4 yr old nephew walks him now - honest.
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Now did someone meantion Haltis here? Absolute and total unecessary item (and I speak as one who's OES actually developed enough neck muscle to defeat one!). The trick is to teach them to walk PROPERLY (slightly behind you) and this takes 5 mins - I was taught by a PRO! My 4 yr old nephew walks him now - honest.
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Stopping a big dog from pulling is difficult but once achieved (constant stopping and starting) its great to see it walk on a totally loose lead.
27 April 2008, 11:15 PM
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However.........
Getting a Mal to walk behind you is more an art than a talent
Not impossible, but I would like to see some try lol
Shot head lower than the dog?? eh lol.
As for a sled, far too young for one
Getting a Mal to walk behind you is more an art than a talent
Not impossible, but I would like to see some try lol
Shot head lower than the dog?? eh lol.
As for a sled, far too young for one
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lol funny you should say that I believe 90% of the time I indeed have perfected the art.
However from my experience with other breeds, I personally would say its far easier getting "other" breeds to walk to heal, than mal's etc. As most Mal owners would agree.
Again 90% of the time, its something that can be overcome, but certainly with a little more will power than for some others.
I believe 90% of the time I indeed have perfected the art.However from my experience with other breeds, I personally would say its far easier getting "other" breeds to walk to heal, than mal's etc. As most Mal owners would agree.
Again 90% of the time, its something that can be overcome, but certainly with a little more will power than for some others.
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lol funny you should say that I believe 90% of the time I indeed have perfected the art.
However from my experience with other breeds, I personally would say its far easier getting "other" breeds to walk to heal, than mal's etc. As most Mal owners would agree.
Again 90% of the time, its something that can be overcome, but certainly with a little more will power than for some others.
I believe 90% of the time I indeed have perfected the art.However from my experience with other breeds, I personally would say its far easier getting "other" breeds to walk to heal, than mal's etc. As most Mal owners would agree.
Again 90% of the time, its something that can be overcome, but certainly with a little more will power than for some others.
27 April 2008, 11:35 PM
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I would say its in their nature to pull. But Mal's are not usually seeking a sled to pull from birth as a destiny, so I wont be that ignorant lol.
But keen to get where we are going is fine by me. Heals on command, just needs frequent reminders
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loving the pics snazy
blitz as we called him
is not so well at the mo
jumping about on friday eve he landed wrong and has broken both bones in hind right leg been in vets all weekend getting x rayed and pain relief
out come is got to go to specialest in winchester on monday morn and they
are going to fit him with external fixater (like they use on bikers)
only been with us 8 weeks and missing him sooooooooooo much
blitz as we called him
is not so well at the mo
jumping about on friday eve he landed wrong and has broken both bones in hind right leg
been in vets all weekend getting x rayed and pain relief out come is got to go to specialest in winchester on monday morn and they
are going to fit him with external fixater (like they use on bikers)
only been with us 8 weeks and missing him sooooooooooo much
This has recently been documented as a common issue with crossing Huskys and Malamutes as their bone structure/density is very different, although their faces look the same
I think in the beginning you were advised that you would pay severely in the end : I'm glad I dont have to eat my hat. Hope the poor pup recovers, he didn't ask to be unscrupulously bred.
28 April 2008, 12:23 AM
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I think thats the fine line im drawing to be fair. Him pulling me along is not too bad as long as he heals when commanded, which he does.
I would say its in their nature to pull. But Mal's are not usually seeking a sled to pull from birth as a destiny, so I wont be that ignorant lol.
I would say its in their nature to pull. But Mal's are not usually seeking a sled to pull from birth as a destiny, so I wont be that ignorant lol.
Funny how a Mal's instincts kick in when a harness is put on them! Haltis are frequently used by people who own Sled dogs, as yes they are taught properly to heel, however I would like to see one of these so called experts try and teach a Greyhound NOT to chase a rabbit if the natural instincts are there!
Malamutes pull, yes they can heel, but they still pull at a steady pace, which is tiring, and with the best will in the world, even the worlds dog experts have tried to teach a Malamutes instincts out of them and failed.
Instinct is not the same as a taught/learned behaviour, the two must not be confused.
28 April 2008, 08:49 AM
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He's looking gorgeous, Snazy 
b road blaster, fingers crossed for Blitz
We are doing Spoons, stop and start with Jet. Walk takes twice as long but it does seem to be working, slowly.
b road blaster, fingers crossed for Blitz
We are doing Spoons, stop and start with Jet. Walk takes twice as long but it does seem to be working, slowly.
28 April 2008, 09:12 AM
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Aren't they ? Funny how a Mal's instincts kick in when a harness is put on them!
Haltis are frequently used by people who own Sled dogs, as yes they are taught properly to heel, however I would like to see one of these so called experts try and teach a Greyhound NOT to chase a rabbit if the natural instincts are there!
Malamutes pull, yes they can heel, but they still pull at a steady pace, which is tiring, and with the best will in the world, even the worlds dog experts have tried to teach a Malamutes instincts out of them and failed.
Instinct is not the same as a taught/learned behaviour, the two must not be confused.
Funny how a Mal's instincts kick in when a harness is put on them! Haltis are frequently used by people who own Sled dogs, as yes they are taught properly to heel, however I would like to see one of these so called experts try and teach a Greyhound NOT to chase a rabbit if the natural instincts are there!
Malamutes pull, yes they can heel, but they still pull at a steady pace, which is tiring, and with the best will in the world, even the worlds dog experts have tried to teach a Malamutes instincts out of them and failed.
Instinct is not the same as a taught/learned behaviour, the two must not be confused.
lol aaaaah shurrup you know what I mean.
Cheers Lee.
I do lots of stop start, random commands etc with Tuvaaq which is how we have got where we have. His recall was tested yesterday too, and works well
Off lead distance command is the one thats taking time, but getting there.
Like I say, he walks to heal when told to, but not as an immediate instinct like some dogs. When we are out in the country and parks I like to let him be as natural as possible. But recall and heal command will usually get him into check
28 April 2008, 02:05 PM
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28 April 2008, 03:31 PM
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I'm sure your breeder would want to know as any reputable breeder wants to know what goes on with their pups.
This has recently been documented as a common issue with crossing Huskys and Malamutes as their bone structure/density is very different, although their faces look the same
I think in the beginning you were advised that you would pay severely in the end : I'm glad I dont have to eat my hat. Hope the poor pup recovers, he didn't ask to be unscrupulously bred.
This has recently been documented as a common issue with crossing Huskys and Malamutes as their bone structure/density is very different, although their faces look the same
I think in the beginning you were advised that you would pay severely in the end : I'm glad I dont have to eat my hat. Hope the poor pup recovers, he didn't ask to be unscrupulously bred.
sorry to disapoint you but when he landed his hind leg went down rabbit hole
do'nt think the "make" of dog would have made any diffrence
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You have been in the 'breed' for 8 weeks, lets' leave it at that eh?!
What advice/help has your breeder offered you by the way ?
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You are totally missing the point, they are not breeders if they 'make' a new dog!! They are trying to re-invent the wheel for monetry gain and not for the good of any breed.
I'll always discourage anybody from buying an unknown quantity!! To some people dogs are dogs/companions, whatever you want to call them but that should never detract from the importance of years and years of breed development already acquired. Then somebody comes along and gets an idea to mess with that history not knowing the outcome and unfortunately there are always people like you willing to buy these creations.
I don't doubt you'll give the dog a good home if you say so but that is far from the issue.
Enjoy him.
I'll always discourage anybody from buying an unknown quantity!! To some people dogs are dogs/companions, whatever you want to call them but that should never detract from the importance of years and years of breed development already acquired. Then somebody comes along and gets an idea to mess with that history not knowing the outcome and unfortunately there are always people like you willing to buy these creations.
I don't doubt you'll give the dog a good home if you say so but that is far from the issue.
Enjoy him.
how far did he fall to cause an injury like that 20 ft. Is the vet sure theres not a weakness there anyway ie, as the dog has no hip score, this is a classic example as to why they are so so important. I hope your lad gets well soon as for the breeder well I doubt they will be any use to you now they have your money
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Ello all again, I thought I might as well just update this thread rather than start a new one
So, introducing Aanaga.............
She is a 12 week old Malamute bitch, I am fostering but would love to (and may) keep if all works out.
She is pure like Tuvaaq, with a good pedigree etc.
They play so well together, its nice to see Tuv happy
So here she is, along with Tuvaaq who is now almost 14 months.
Hope the dog lovers enjoy
So, introducing Aanaga.............
She is a 12 week old Malamute bitch, I am fostering but would love to (and may) keep if all works out.
She is pure like Tuvaaq, with a good pedigree etc.
They play so well together, its nice to see Tuv happy
So here she is, along with Tuvaaq who is now almost 14 months.
Hope the dog lovers enjoy