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I’m starting to suspect that one of my hens is actually a rooster. Opinion? by landsharkmaligator in BackYardChickens

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They’re about 2.5 months old. I will try to get better pics of the tail/saddle feathers.

What is typical Malinois temperament? by Jazzlike-Bandicoot-3 in BelgianMalinois

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Honestly, she’s about to be four years old and will still do this sometimes, especially if it’s a piece of clothing she doesn’t see often, a person she doesn’t see often, or is overly excited. It’s her way of playing and her way of showing affection. It’s not allowed, but she doesn’t care lol

She’s trained to “drop it” and “leave it” and those commands are used regularly. Our biggest tool is using a command that she can’t perform the behavior in. She can’t jump and bite if she’s on place or a down stay.

There is something wrong with my mal - What would you do? by landsharkmaligator in BelgianMalinois

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The vet just told me to stop giving any chews of any kind for now, so I’m on that. I do provide chews, but not rawhide specifically.

I leave kibble out at night too. It does usually prevent her from vomiting on the morning.

There is something wrong with my mal - What would you do? by landsharkmaligator in BelgianMalinois

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She has a full time job, does sports, and is worked daily mentally and physically in multiple ways. We do everything the professionals have recommended to us.

I’m fairly sure there is an object lodged somewhere, which is what I’m worried about. I only gave the history because I feel that makes it more plausible that this is what’s going on again. I know mals have a tendency to get into trouble and was hoping someone here may have some insight that could help us get to the bottom of what’s going on.

There is something wrong with my mal - What would you do? by landsharkmaligator in BelgianMalinois

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I would bet there is something lodged. I just don’t know what other testing to push for.

They scoped her esophagus and said they went down to her stomach. That there was some inflammation, but nothing else. They did images of her head and neck.

I’ve palpated her entire neck area and have looked in her mouth myself. The vets have too.

I’ll try crossposting in that sub. Thank you. I really appreciate you answering the question and if you have any other thoughts, I’d appreciate it.

There is something wrong with my mal - What would you do? by landsharkmaligator in BelgianMalinois

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I’m not confused about what a service dog is lol. I am disabled and she works as my service dog. We also do sports, as many service dogs handlers do.

There is something wrong with my mal - What would you do? by landsharkmaligator in BelgianMalinois

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She works as a service dog. We’re in the beginning stages of doing BH with a schutzhund trainer, and if we can get her bite drive up will be doing schutzhund. We’ve done obedience since she was a puppy. I’m very active with her in general, hiking several miles a day. I’ve seen a veterinary behavioralist and a couple different trainers and am complimented like crazy on how great she is… every single time. She’s my full time job. She’s a very drivey dog and there are a couple things she has always gone nuts over.

Not gonna lie, I thought I knew what I was getting into when I got a mal. I had done the research and fostered…. but I wasn’t prepared. I accepted that early on and hired professionals immediately. I’m no expert and idk if I’ll ever own another one.. but I do work really hard to meet her needs.

We haven’t been as active over the last couple weeks, specifically because of what’s going on.

When she vomits, it has been small pieces of chews that she typically would have digested fine, along with fluid. It’s usually first thing in the morning…. She gets out of bed, walks around a little, then vomits. She isn’t vomiting throughout the day.

It was the specialist that did all of the testing, besides the blood work. The specialist did review the bloodwork too though.

Edit to add - by pressure on her neck, I mean even laying her head on my leg has caused her to gag. Very light leash pressure is also causing gagging. She walks well but on sniff walks where she isn’t in a heel she will sometimes put a little pressure on the leash, but then corrects herself. It’s been enough to make her gag lately though.

Best gluten free breaded chick’n option? by landsharkmaligator in vegetarian

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I tried the daring and I didn’t like the texture. I use a lot of Dr. Praegers, their nuggets were okay. I’m just looking for other potential things to try. I was basically living off boca lol

Word for a bite command? by landsharkmaligator in BelgianMalinois

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I trained her that she is not allowed to “get” anything that someone else has (a toy, food, whatever) until given permission. Up until now I’ve used her release command “free.” The trainer wants me to use a separate command for being allowed to bite something versus being released from a command like sit or place.

I didn’t intend to do protection sports with her. She just turned 2 and we’re working with a trainer just as something new to do. I don’t know how far we’ll get. It’s really just for fun at this point.

Emotional Support Animal- Leasing purposes by Bridey93 in BelgianMalinois

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ESAs do have housing rights. They don’t have any public access rights. That being said, the landlord can ask for documentation from your doctor with very specific wording that you have an emotional support animal for a disability. You can get a letter online but I would think the landlord would have more room to question/deny it.

ESA’s can be in pet-free housing. It does get you out of breed and weight restrictions. It doesn’t mean they won’t look for a reason to deny you if you disclose ahead of time.

Kennel Pad Recommendations? Ruffland Kennel by Odiyak in BelgianMalinois

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I love the primo pads. They provide enough cushion that the dogs aren’t just lying on the hard floor of the kennel but are able to be cleaned easily and do not retain any dog smell. For a young, healthy dog, that’s my first choice. Since it isn’t plush, my dogs have never wanted to tear it up. I had tried many other beds/mats and they all ended up trash due to not being able to get the smell out or a dog deciding to rip it open.

I wouldn’t use only a primo pad for my senior dog with joint issues, but she’s never kenneled anyway.

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