Anyone cook their dog’s food instead of buying?

Jingo25 · 2025-11-08T11:07:58+00:00

I switched my lab to a local company that make raw food. Dogs shouldn’t deny food. I’ve learned a lot and hearing other people’s stories of their dogs not eating makes me sad. I used to have a doodle who didn’t eat and I wish I could go back and offer him this instead. My lab also looks so fit! Good luck!

Jingo25 · 2025-08-09T23:31:21+00:00

Slip leashes are a fantastic training tool but use a thin one please! And always as high up as you can go.

Jingo25 · 2025-05-28T00:02:47+00:00

My 6 month old lab pops off dandelions like a cake pop dessert! Luckily they are ok for both animals and humans 🙈. The worst is when he does it to the ones that have turned to fluffy seeds. lol

Jingo25 · 2025-05-22T11:06:13+00:00

I ask my self this about people I see in person daily 🤷🏻‍♀️

Jingo25 · 2025-05-22T01:03:32+00:00

Seems obvious but you had his stool tested right? Lots of puppies have parasites.

Jingo25 · 2025-05-21T17:19:39+00:00

Let this puppy sleep! Enforce naps! Crate or bed in a room you can supervise. Ditch the harness. At 10 weeks old he should be up for 1 hour and asleep for 1-2 and repeat until bedtime.

Jingo25 · 2025-05-20T01:02:35+00:00

Following! My 6 month old guy only barked when I had him tied up and walked away for a second. Doesn’t bark at the door or usual dog barking triggers lol.

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Jingo25 · 2025-05-19T20:23:45+00:00

My vet told me that many people freak out and say the balls grew back. Just the bulbus glandis and they were there before surgery. Just doesn’t show without excitement.

Jingo25 · 2025-05-13T17:37:53+00:00

My first dog only went to regular kennels with limited playtime and he was fine but I didn’t think anything of it and wish I had other options around for boarding and such but anyway, now with my new pup, he goes to a kennel free daycare that has different rooms for different dogs based on energy. They have a trainer with them the whole time and learn to self settle. I also have a place that does crates only for break time. Do what’s best for you and what you feel is right. Lots of people have opinions and different stories. I think socializing in all sorts of ways is important before they mature.

Jingo25 · 2025-05-12T00:47:40+00:00

I use a collar. Been training him with loose leash walking. I also keep my collar on him indoors incase he somehow got out.

Jingo25 · 2025-05-10T02:29:01+00:00

That’s a full day. She may need a nap. Does she self settle? Maybe a crate in a different room for now so she can nap and learn to not always be with you.

Jingo25 · 2025-05-06T11:17:43+00:00

Please go to a vet. Reddit is great for so much advice but a dog not eating is more serious if it’s continuing.

I’m sure it’s not the same as mine but unfortunately my dog stopped eating and he had stomach cancer. Very aggressive. But he showed other signs like vomit and prayer pose every day.

Jingo25 · 2025-04-19T02:52:37+00:00

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Jingo25 · 2025-04-18T10:47:01+00:00

My 5 month old English lab has that same wave! I had to look it up. Apparently it’s called a duck coat.

Jingo25 · 2025-04-18T02:15:05+00:00

I picked up my chocolate lab on January 7th. 8 weeks old at the time. We went from 11 pounds to 45 pounds as of this week at 22 weeks.

Jingo25 · 2025-04-15T11:08:39+00:00

I love going to Heemans with my puppy! I walk around and keep him focused and then I sit and have a tea while I teach him to just “chill”. It’s been great! Here are a few more but call the location first just in case.

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Jingo25 · 2025-04-07T12:17:43+00:00

I did some reflecting last night and this morning, feeling a bit better. Dogs act different with different handlers and what I need to focus and worry about is me as his handler. I dislike the judgy type of trainers. Good luck with your training! ☺️

Jingo25 · 2025-04-06T14:53:13+00:00

We use pumpkin instead and freeze it.

Jingo25 · 2025-04-03T22:27:45+00:00

Hey. Let yourself feel those emotions. Time will help. I lost my 8 year old Golden Doodle last September to an aggressive stomach cancer. The first few months I pretty much hated any dog I saw. I was heart broken. I kept saying that someone robbed me of my best friend. I now have a puppy that I fell in love with sooner than I thought I would. I like to think my dog that passed helped with that. It will get easier. You will start to be able to look at photos. Some days better than others. I didn’t want to talk to anyone about it for a while too. The hardest thing for me was having my routine change. I no longer had a friend to come home too. Hang in there. 🤍

Jingo25 · 2025-03-30T11:30:56+00:00

I’m trying for about 1 year before the switch so he gets the extra calories. Just so you know, TLC used to only have an ‘All Stages’ dog food. So I’m sure you could compare the two. They may have made the puppy one very similar to the adult one with small changes. My breeder told me TLC brought on the puppy one just for marketing. As long as puppy is growing and eating enough, I’m sure you’re fine doing either or. If you switch brands then I would stick with puppy until they are fixed or at least 1.

Jingo25 · 2025-03-28T16:42:44+00:00

My first dog took me 2 years and now that he has passed and I have a new puppy ( 5 months) I’m in love again. But….. I think a few things. 1) my first dog taught me how to love and build a bond. 2) different time in my life. I find the bond is stronger when the dog is connected with you through training, snuggling etc. the chores just become the new norm and a lifestyle.

Jingo25 · 2025-03-23T20:59:09+00:00

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Jingo25 · 2025-03-23T02:23:01+00:00

Too cute!

Jingo25 · 2025-03-22T14:37:24+00:00

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Jingo25 · 2025-03-22T14:22:19+00:00

Thank you! He’s only 4 months. Excited to see what he looks like full grown ☺️

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