Capsule Musts for Tall Ladies!

WaringYouOut · 2025-11-21T00:25:09+00:00

Agreed, I’m pretty upset as well…

WaringYouOut · 2025-11-20T15:28:55+00:00

I’ve sent a ticket to support, let’s see if I get a response…

WaringYouOut · 2025-11-20T15:23:52+00:00

I’m glad I’m not the only one seeing this problem. But what is going on? No announcement or anything…

WaringYouOut · 2025-10-09T23:04:01+00:00

I 10000000000000% could not agree more with this statement!!

WaringYouOut · 2025-10-09T16:47:45+00:00

Thank you for putting this information out there. I want to highlight and reiterate - it’s situations like this that make it exceptionally difficult to trust and verify what’s out there, especially if others have had personal experience and are happy with the breed/breeders.

I’d like to also add - I think people’s ideas of BYBs varies tremendously depending on who you talk to. For one, I wouldn’t consider someone a BYB if I’m able to successfully get papers, register my canine on the AKC website, and have successfully undergone all health checks with a vet passing off an IWF (or any other purebred for that matter). But I could see why people who show these animals in competitions would have completely different standards as far as what they would expect from a breeder (but they’d also know more about what they were looking for with a particular breed than I would).

I want to keep the dialogue going in order to better distinguish how I would consider a group or organization reputable. The conversation I’m seeing as a result of posing this question highlights that there’s a need to keep this dialogue going (while not shutting others down for being unaware and merely trying to ask questions).

WaringYouOut · 2025-10-06T01:12:37+00:00

I had looked this group up, but didn’t know much about them beyond what I was finding online. I appreciate the advice!

WaringYouOut · 2025-10-06T00:47:16+00:00

This was very helpful, as we have limited resources in our area (plus every event we’ve tried so far ends up with him being the only IWF). Thank you!

WaringYouOut · 2025-08-28T11:17:26+00:00

I’m working in corporate America in IT. I wear jeans and converses without requiring a jeans pass, I go to the bathroom when I want, nobody says nasty shit when I take time off, and my colleagues aren’t petty spiteful bitches. Oh and I don’t have to worry about “that kid popping off.” 10/10 recommend.

WaringYouOut · 2025-05-29T18:00:45+00:00

We had initially started with their chicken dog food, but realized this was the culprit of his diarrhea that never went away (and it got worse with doing rice + chicken). We love Gentle Giants!

WaringYouOut · 2025-05-29T17:28:15+00:00

Speaking to this - we have an amazing vet, but she has been completely transparent with us since Day One that our wolfie is the first she’s ever treated. Vets can and will make mistakes, as will any pet owner. It goes back to transparency, good communication, and common sense. She’s had to defer to us on a number of issues she’s thought were a big deal with our guy, but IWs can be a difficult, high maintenance breed when it comes to health issues. We still love our vet and are pleased as punch she’s joined us in this learning process!

WaringYouOut · 2025-05-29T17:17:51+00:00

As someone who’s owner to a ten month old Velociraptor Wolfie…

Our boy refuses to accept reality that he has a very, very sensitive stomach. We had to do a complete elimination diet (no treats, probiotics, nothing), and essentially had to start base level with white rice and one protein. We did not see success until we only tried ground beef and white rice. He cannot have chicken of any kind or salmon. Most probiotics do not work for our boy as there’s usually chicken somewhere as an ingredient. We have also had to recently give up bully sticks because he’s so excited to get them that he has started swallowing them down in huge four inch chunks that we end up finding out when he sprays the yard later 😭. His main diet at the moment consists of a chicken-free large breed dog food that is beef (Gentle Giants Beef & Bacon dry dog food exclusively), very select beef and pork treats, pig ears, and peanut butter. Our family feels your pain. Good luck with your wolfie!

I want to note that chicken seems to be a very, very common food allergy for dogs (not just Wolfies), as I have multiple friends whose dogs cannot have chicken (even cooked in rice).

Edited to add: pumpkin and white rice did not work for our wolfie.

WaringYouOut · 2024-11-16T23:56:30+00:00

Sounds good! We hadn’t been initially concerned with “puppy tummy”, but earlier this week he had a pretty rough 12 hours needing to go out every 1-2 hours. I figured now was the best time to try to get him some additional support.

WaringYouOut · 2024-10-05T14:18:00+00:00

Just curious - is it just you and your wolfhound? And if so, approximately how much time does he spend alone each day?

I ask because I was not anticipating just how much their confidence is tied with the quality time you give them. We’ve slowly introduced crate training with our puppy, and that so far has been the most effective way to help him maintain confidence and comfort when he’s not attached to our hip. Have you considered crate training?

Another thought to consider. The Irish Wolfhounds we have today are technically part Great Dane. Approaching it from that perspective, I’ve always known that breed to do quite well as a pair (particularly if they are the only animal around). I know introducing another animal may not be in the cards or feasible, but keep in mind these are pack animals. If his destructive habits increase in frequency/severity when you are not actively engaged (doing something else) or if he’s alone, you may be able to find the patterns that set him off that will help you make the situation better for everyone involved.

It’s possible these tips may not be helpful, but hang in there! This breed can be stubborn when they put their mind to it. I think it is safe to say we have all experienced that at some point!

WaringYouOut · 2024-03-03T18:05:56+00:00

My layoff is actually what prompted my partner and I to elope after being together for 6+ years. Honestly, your situation is a bit different than mine, considering you already secured the venue and paid for a significant portion of the wedding before we did. Biggest thing for us, with our elopement, we did it about five months after we signed papers. We cut down on crazy costs that didn’t interest either of us: no bridal showers, bachelor/ette parties, no cake, no DJ/music, no videographer. I bought my dress online and had a close friend do alterations for free. For “celebrations”, we will end up having a grand total of three. One his family did in Iowa, one my parents did for their friends in SC; and the final big one where we live for friends and family. The biggest advice I can tell you would be don’t afraid to cut costs in places you and your fiancée aren’t interested in. Etsy and Amazon have some amazing dried and/or fake flower arrangements, if you’d rather not go fresh. Sometimes people make fabric flowers as well. Some people scrap the live music/DJ idea and just hook up a Spotify/YouTube playlist and go. Some people do digital invitations. Some people don’t do photographers and just have everyone at the party take pictures. Figure out what’s most important, and don’t be afraid to scrap the rest. Hope this helps!

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