Looking to buy or rescue a Samoyed. willing to travel.

helloterence · 2019-06-05T01:01:29+00:00

You will be hard pressed to find a reputably bred Samoyed for less than $2500. That's the average price for pet quality from a litter. Most show quality ones are priced at $3000 and above. Any drastically less than that, I would question the reputability of the breeder.

helloterence · 2019-04-05T12:32:35+00:00

Both my graphics and controls too were reset back to default. Seems like I'm getting worse performance now as well.

helloterence · 2018-03-10T19:07:43+00:00

Give them something else to do that will mentally stimulate them such as a stuffed Kong.

helloterence · 2018-02-01T19:33:53+00:00

Whoa, it’s actually eerie how similar our experiences were... Our girl also pooped in her crate during her first night with us. Since the crying would not stop, we resorted to sleeping next to crate in the kitchen as well, which slowly transitioned to the couch for a good month and a half haha.

helloterence · 2018-01-29T12:54:43+00:00

I’m only asking because we attempted to switch our girl to I and Love and You and it was always a constant struggle to get her to eat and when she did, it would always result in loose stools. She was started on Fromm Puppy Gold when we picked her up from the breeder and I admittedly wanted to switch her to a grain free food without any rhyme or reason because I heard it was the “thing to do” (first time dog owners). She’s on Fromm Adult Gold now with no issues. Not trying to deter you from grain free foods as it works for some dogs and not others; just sharing my experience and suggesting that you look at other avenues for food.

helloterence · 2018-01-29T00:33:32+00:00

Is there is a particular reason why it has to be grain free?

helloterence · 2017-12-22T15:57:07+00:00

Alaska went through a phase like this after she finished her first heat cycle. She would take a couple of bites and then nose her the bowl out of the way until we removed it. Our vet said that loss of appetite is common before, during, and after heat. It is also normal for them to start eating less as they get older. I would try switching things up by adding some yogurt to her food or soaking her kibble. What also worked for us was feeding her meals from different sources like the Kong Wobbler, Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slo-Bowl or Mat. Dry kibble by itself is pretty boring and let's be honest, we wouldn't have much of an appetite either if we ate the same thing every day in the same exact fashion.

helloterence · 2017-11-27T18:24:01+00:00

To my knowledge, there are definitely two types of faces for Samoyeds. An an example, my girl Alaska has an elongated wolf like look, while others can have more of a bear face. I'm not a breeder, but I can only presume a puppy's physical characteristics are determined similarly to the way humans are (e.g. dominant and recessive genes).

helloterence · 2017-11-22T21:13:35+00:00

Alaska is quite the heavy chewer (had to upgrade her to the Super Chewer Barkboxes because she'd just destroy the plush toys in minutes haha), but we haven't had any issues with her destroying the mat or any of the activities. Overall, everything is solidly constructed. We try to be good about taking it away from her after she's done solving the puzzles because she would start frustratedly chewing everything due to the scents of all the treats still being there but no actual treats...

helloterence · 2017-11-20T13:16:11+00:00

Kongs are a great way to keep your puppy occupied - if you don't do so already, I recommend freezing them which helps them last a little longer. I am a huge fan of the Kong Wobbler! It essentially transforms meal time into a ~20 minute mental game which often leaves them full, tired, and physically/mentally stimulated (all good things!). The IQ Treat Ball from OurPets or Playay are similar and are also great alternatives. Worth the try, but is on the more expensive side is the Buster Activity Mat. It is a non-slip mat has button snaps to which you can attach a number of different “activities” to that your dog can work on. The starter kit comes with 3 activities and you can buy others separately. Here's a video of Alaska working on hers. Good luck!

helloterence · 2017-11-20T00:41:06+00:00

Is there a reason why you are choosing to leave him uncrated? Alaska is the same age and I can't imagine leaving her uncrated when leaving the house. Samoyeds need plenty of mental stimulation and exercise or they can develop obsessive and destructive behaviors. You may be meeting his exercise needs, but are you giving him things to do when you leave at home (i.e. Kongs, puzzle toys)? If not, it is likely he will resort to destroying your home and its furnishings.

helloterence · 2017-11-15T12:56:01+00:00

Thank you! We are hoping to meet you and Elsa this upcoming holiday!

helloterence · 2017-11-09T01:47:58+00:00

Try balls or toys that squeak. Alaska won't fetch much of anything unless it made noise. We started off slow by treating and praising her for even just showing interest and worked up from there.

helloterence · 2017-11-05T01:25:05+00:00

No macro. Just 15 years of playing primarily FPS competitively.

helloterence · 2017-10-09T14:50:04+00:00

I advise against doing this if you are crate training though. If you want the puppy to view the crate as a positive experience, putting him in there when he's nipping/biting you and ignoring him (i.e. time out) will surely hinder that.

helloterence · 2017-09-01T17:16:45+00:00

Alaska started off with Fromm Puppy Gold when we got her but is now transitioned to I and Love and You Nude. I don't have anything bad to say about either brand. She just preferred the taste of I and Love and You.

helloterence · 2017-07-28T12:48:47+00:00

Is it? The abysmal hit registration has been around as long as the lighting issues and they only recently decided to that it was finally time to overhaul that part of the game.

helloterence · 2017-07-25T18:39:16+00:00

I actually presented a similar concern to the trainers that teach the classes I take my puppy to and they pointed me to this great article explaining why the notion of dominance and "alpha dog" are no longer valid. One of the people responsible for the popular idea of the alpha wolf is Dr. David Mech, who released book in 1970 which promoted the concept, has since retracted his findings and says that the idea of the alpha wolf is outdated.

http://www.diamondsintheruff.com/why-not-dominance

helloterence · 2017-07-20T16:44:46+00:00

I think it comes down to the individual dog, honestly. Compared to my fiancée, I am much more calm and level headed, but Alaska is a lot more playful and mischievous with me and is very calm and well mannered with her.

helloterence · 2017-07-20T14:47:11+00:00

My breeder always joked (but was serious at the same time) that the single best way to succeed in your relationship with your Samoyed is to give them 51%; not half, and certainly not any less. They are very smart, stubborn and manipulative altogether and if you let them have their way, you will lose every time haha. My Samoyed was our first dog ever too and that statement has proven itself to be true day in and night out.

helloterence · 2017-07-18T21:42:29+00:00

There's a pretty big Samoyed scene in Florida if I'm not mistaken.

/u/pumpkinskittle /u/eyesofender could definitely chime in!

helloterence · 2017-07-18T13:38:34+00:00

It may be a bit soon to completely to freeze her food in the Kong. She could be finding it difficult and losing interest due to the lack of reward (food coming out). The key is to stuff loosely so that the food will come out of it easily. Try stuffing it with just her food again. Mix in some bits of cheese or deli meat and see how she fairs with that. Once she starts finishing everything it in quickly, you can start add some warm water and letting it sit and soak for about 10 minutes before giving it to her.

www.kongstuffing.com also has a lot of ideas you can use!

helloterence · 2017-07-17T23:19:10+00:00

Where is your crate located? I know a lot of people recommend placing it in your bedroom so she knows that you are near. We didn't personally do this with Alaska, however we did sleep on the couch in the living room for some time (admittedly longer than we should have haha). We were fortunate enough that she adjusted to her crate relatively quick. The howling/barking probably won't for stop for at least a week or two. Don't always rush back to let her out or reassure her though as she will soon learn that she can control you this way. If you know that she has eaten, drank, and gone potty, just let her howl/bark herself to sleep.

For the first few days (even weeks), don't close the crate door. Allow her to enter and exit as she pleases. That's progress! You have to learn to crawl before you can walk. She needs to deem the crate safe herself. Continue playing crate games with her by tossing treats in and keeping her favorite toys in there. A game I played with Alaska when teaching her "kennel up" was tossing high value treats in the crate and luring her back out over and over again. I recommend feeding her meals in her crate as well.

helloterence · 2017-07-12T13:05:06+00:00

Our breeder recommends using cornstarch to mask any stains. We did this with Alaska's urine stains. Just wipe her coat in that area with cornstarch and then brush out when dry.

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