Recent Posts by Monty

Topic: Advice, Training And Tips / 12 yr old needs control of Dane

I agree wholeheartedly with 7dogs, and dwain answers. Both are experienced dog trainers and evaluators, and they certainly know what they are talking about. We are lucky to have them on the MDS.

Just a few comments, you have a BIG puppy on your hands, he is acting like a puppy, and will until he is two and a half (wait til the zoomie stage). As with any puppy/child it is an ongoing process. Try to remember that, and you will do fine. Having been a 'horsie' person, I can attest to the fact that physical strength won't work on a horse, or a Dane, and physical force is not needed to handle either.

I know Linda, and agree with her, and what she says is right about neutering, but since you aren't showing your Dane or breeding it, muscle mass is only an asthetic matter.

What's more important is to get some control, and getting him neutered as early as possible will only benefit you and your family, and the Dane.

Monty was neutered at four months, and been evaluated every six months for bone development, including xrays, and he is fine. The most important thing is the low protein diet that Linda recommends, so that muscle and bone grow at the same rate.

Your 12 year old daughter can learn to handle him just fine. My seven year old granddaughter handles Monty, in fact on her last visit here, she was learning to walk him (Monty is pretty much trained off lead, so she knows if she gets in trouble just to drop the lead and I can take it from there)...he listened to her, even the command 'LEAVE IT' when he saw a rabbit on the path. She is learning that as she speeds up, the dog does, and pretty soon you have a Dane walking you.

Have her give all commands in a low, calm, firm voice, no yelling, and have her lean slightly forward at the waist when giving him his commands. Have her feed him, but have her give him a command first like 'sit', followed by a 'stay',  and when he performs the command have her then tell give a 'break' or whatever command you use to end the stay, then have her tell the dog 'take it' pointing to the food dish and have her walk away.

Good luck.

ps...note my granddaughter and Monty on the slide show on his page. At one point she is, very lightly, putting her hand on his muzzle, 1. to calm him down, and 2. she is showing, in a kind and gentle way, her dominance. She also drapes her hand casually over his back/withers (a dominance gesture), notice his calm demeanor...he knows and accepts that she is boss.

Also note, that there is a little rubber figure of Scooby Doo, Monty wanted it, but when he got close to it, she told him "Leave It", (a 'once' command, shouldn't be repeated over and over, Leave It means forever...dont follow the Leave It command with the Take It command) and as you can see in the pictures by her body language, she is very calm, but assertive, and he obeyed her. Boy, Monty wanted that figurine soooo bad, you can see him really focused on it. But he never touched it. ..........and he just turned 28 months, still a pup.

Topic: Support And Suggestions / HOW TO DISPLAY YOUR OWN PIC ON YOUR MUSIC PLAYLIST

Upload pic or choose a picture in photobucket (PB). Click 'edit' then 'resize' (uncheck ratio), size to 435 x 270. Don't replace original pic. Hint, I created an album in PB specifically for these..now onward to your project playlist (PPL) site.

1. In PPL...click 'view playlist'



2. Click on 'generate code"...(don't use refresh) ...illustration below



3. Click 'get the code for MySpace...



4. Choose you playlist, if you have more than one

5.Setting up the player...(illustration follows)

a. make sure your Random/Shuffle is 'yes' if you don't want the same song to play each time your MDS page is accessed

b. back to PB...copy the URL and paste it in...making sure there is only one instance of http...

c. choose your color for the bottom buttons, and the font color

d. click on the 'generate custom skin preview'

If you like what you see, then copy the code and paste onto your MDS page

Topic: General / URGENT MESSAGE ABOUT DEADLY GARDEN MULCH!!!

ne of my Dane friends who does agility send this to mama this morning! You hasta read it! Thanks, Monty

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Dear Scoop Members,

Info on COCOA MULCH that is toxic to our dogs and cats -

For members that have not seen this.

Check out SNOPES site

Submitted by SCOOP member Mary Jo Harper”

WARNING – DO NOT USE COCOA MULCH IF YOU OWN PETS.

DON’T USE THAT COCOA MULCH!

Yesterday one of our dog agility friends experienced a tragedy and wanted me to pass a special message along to all of my dog loving friends and family. Please tell every dog owner you know.

Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enought to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn’t acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso our for her morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company’s website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs.

 Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey’s, and they claim that “It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won’t eat it.”

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoa.htm

 This site gives the following information:

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman’s Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called “Theobromine”.

It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occured in the last 2-3 weeks. Just a word of caution, check what you are using in your gardens and be aware of what your gardeners are using in your gardens.

Theobromine is the ingredient that is used to make all chocolate especially dark or baker’s chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Co coa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a Xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.

Please email the manufacturer at michellemessick@hersheys.com  and request that accurate information about this product be posted on the packaging to avoid further tragedy.

 PLEASE GIVE THIS THE WIDEST DISTRIBUTION !!!”

Topic: Puppies / DEADLY GARDEN MULCH...

One of my Dane friends who does agility send this to mama this morning! You hasta read it! Thanks, Monty

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Dear Scoop Members,

Info on COCOA MULCH that is toxic to our dogs and cats -

For members that have not seen this.

Check out SNOPES site

Submitted by SCOOP member Mary Jo Harper”

WARNING – DO NOT USE COCOA MULCH IF YOU OWN PETS.

DON’T USE THAT COCOA MULCH!

Yesterday one of our dog agility friends experienced a tragedy and wanted me to pass a special message along to all of my dog loving friends and family. Please tell every dog owner you know.

Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enought to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn’t acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso our for her morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company’s website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs.

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey’s, and they claim that “It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won’t eat it.”

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoa.htm

This site gives the following information:

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman’s Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called “Theobromine”.

It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occured in the last 2-3 weeks. Just a word of caution, check what you are using in your gardens and be aware of what your gardeners are using in your gardens.

Theobromine is the ingredient that is used to make all chocolate especially dark or baker’s chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Co coa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a Xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.

Please email the manufacturer at michellemessick@hersheys.com  and request that accurate information about this product be posted on the packaging to avoid further tragedy.

PLEASE GIVE THIS THE WIDEST DISTRIBUTION !!!”

Topic: Support And Suggestions / DEADLY GARDEN MULCH...

One of my Dane friends who does agility send this to mama this morning! You hasta read it! Thanks, Monty

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Dear Scoop Members,

Info on COCOA MULCH that is toxic to our dogs and cats -

For members that have not seen this.

Check out SNOPES site

Submitted by SCOOP member Mary Jo Harper”

WARNING – DO NOT USE COCOA MULCH IF YOU OWN PETS.

DON’T USE THAT COCOA MULCH!

Yesterday one of our dog agility friends experienced a tragedy and wanted me to pass a special message along to all of my dog loving friends and family. Please tell every dog owner you know.

Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enought to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn’t acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso our for her morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company’s website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs.

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey’s, and they claim that “It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won’t eat it.”

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoa.htm

This site gives the following information:

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman’s Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called “Theobromine”.

It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occured in the last 2-3 weeks. Just a word of caution, check what you are using in your gardens and be aware of what your gardeners are using in your gardens.

Theobromine is the ingredient that is used to make all chocolate especially dark or baker’s chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Co coa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a Xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.

Please email the manufacturer at michellemessick@hersheys.com  and request that accurate information about this product be posted on the packaging to avoid further tragedy.

PLEASE GIVE THIS THE WIDEST DISTRIBUTION !!!”

Topic: Health, Diet And Vets / URGENT MESSAGE ABOUT DEADLY GARDEN MULCH!!!

One of my Dane friends who does agility send this to mama this morning! You hasta read it! Thanks, Monty

(sic)

Dear Scoop Members,

Info on COCOA MULCH that is toxic to our dogs and cats -

For members that have not seen this.

Check out SNOPES site

Submitted by SCOOP member Mary Jo Harper"

WARNING - DO NOT USE COCOA MULCH IF YOU OWN PETS.

DON'T USE THAT COCOA MULCH!

Yesterday one of our dog agility friends experienced a tragedy and wanted me to pass a special message along to all of my dog loving friends and family. Please tell every dog owner you know.

Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enought to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso our for her morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company's website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs.

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that "It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it."

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoa.htm

This site gives the following information:

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called "Theobromine".

It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occured in the last 2-3 weeks. Just a word of caution, check what you are using in your gardens and be aware of what your gardeners are using in your gardens.

Theobromine is the ingredient that is used to make all chocolate especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Co coa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a Xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.

Please email the manufacturer at michellemessick@hersheys.com  and request that accurate information about this product be posted on the packaging to avoid further tragedy.

PLEASE GIVE THIS THE WIDEST DISTRIBUTION !!!"

Topic: Support And Suggestions / Battle for cuteness - feedback

I think the Battle for Cuteness is a fun little diversion, and certainly not against it.

My earlier post was in reply to a post about people taking it SERIOUSLY and complaining that voting was rigged or people were voting for favorites, or against certain dogs. We all know this is about the dogs, and the Battle for Cuteness is subjective. What one sees as cute, another doesn't. I have my personal tastes and vote for who is the cuter of the two. And if it comes to a vote for a friend and someone I don't regularly bark with, I'm honest enough to admit I 'swing' the vote towards my friend, or if my dog comes up....well hey, we all know there is no cuter dog than our own fur-kinder.

I know it isn't personal or vindictive, and that there is no such thing as a 'voting block' or 'cult' out to prevent anyone's dog from winning. Heck, even the high schoolers on the site don't believe that!

If you are taking it seriously and whining about the results, then my suggestion was intended for you personally to do something more productive with your time than whining about your dog(s) not getting enough votes.

My only suggestion would be a 'pass button'...having to choose between a cow and a cat is a difficult choice, so I would have liked to pass on that one. I mean, how can you not vote for a 'dog' that looks like a cow? And we all know how Monty feels about them kitties.

I don't check out anyone's site unless they are on my pals list, I don't get notified by email unless it is a pal request.

arooooooooooooo Monty

Topic: General / Yep, I could do it...

Emily, this is what I meant by mentoring.

Dwain is willing to share his time and expertise to help you gain further knowledge and to assist you toward your goal in working with animals. Looks like you have done quite a bit of study on your own. Not googling an answer just to impress us was awesome, shows you really have a willingness and heart to follow thru on your plan to work with dogs. We are all behind you girl, and you have us as a resource to help you.

I'm glad that you didn't leave. The animal/dog world needs more people like you who are willing to learn and want to help make the world a better kinder place for it's creatures.

Hugzzz

Monty

Topic: General / Rottweilers are bad and here's proof

Scenario:

Dog and two adults = pecking order, adult, adult, dog

Introduce new baby...adult, adult, (unknown, dog, new pack member)

Baby laying on floor on blanket...dog lays head on baby's tummy; new pecking order established:

adult, adult, dog, newest pack member

baby starts to walk, tentatively, 'banging' hands on sofa, chair, dog...

Introduce new behavior...baby challenges dog's position in pack with 'banging' on dogs back...

dogs reaction, pecking order established, impertinant pup challenges...

dog gives warning (soft growl)

new littermate escalates behavior...challenging....

dog responds...lips curled gums exposed...

new littermate ignores, continues escalation...

dog 'attacks'...settles once and for all the established pecking order...

adults mystified...'protective dog' attackes out of nowhere....

those who understand dog language saw this coming from day one...dogs fault?

no, humans who did not 'speak dog'.

Rest my case.

Topic: General / Rottweilers are bad and here's proof

This, IMHO, ties into a discussion on Weloveour7dogs' blog on breeding. Breeding is an intricate science, way beyond my knowlege and deep understanding. Each breed has been bred for a specific job. Terriers are tenacious...Scotty, Rat, Jack Russell, Fox Terrier, American Staff, etc...to keep at the task until completed. Thus you have 'dog fighters' who breed only the agressive dogs, not for any other purpose but to hang in there til the job (fighting another dog) is finished. The aggression wasn't the original purpose of the breed...but the dog fighters have picked only the aggressive dogs to breed for fighting. They have forgone any of the characteristics of the breed except for aggression. Ban Terriers and they will find another dog to breed for their purpose. I can pick any dog breed, and in a couple of generations have a dog that is aggressive...not loyal, not brave, not protective, etc...just aggresive.

My gentle Great Dane was bred for hunting wild boar...a deadly animal...and as a war dog, to go into war...and guard huge estates. Thru generations, the aggression was bred out, and good temperament was bred in, by RESPONSIBLE BREEDERS. Read 7dogs site carefully, about each of his Danes...and you will see that 'backyard breeding' or designer breeds can produce a dog that is not the epitomy of the breed. I will admit to being a 'pure bred' fanatic when it comes to Danes...I cannot handle an unruly 180# dog with an attitude, I don't have the training to do so. I choose Anadane as my breeder of choice, breeding for 60 years for temperament was the way to go for me. I have grandchildren, I do not want a dog of unpredictable behavior around them. The humans in my life COME FIRST, not my dog(s). Therefore for me, the choice is a purebred, not a rescue, and a breeder with impeccable reputation.

I had an Aussie Rescue, big boy 20" at the shoulder and 70#, but I could handle him sizewize.Thank Gawd I chose wisely with Monty, he is going to be massive...measure 39.5 inches from the ground, picture a dog whose back is just above the standard kitchen countertop...he looks down on tables, sinks, everything. He is only two, and not bulked out, by the vet says 200# is not unrealistic. Do I want to handle this dog with a questionable temperament, no indeedy.

My dad was a trainer extrodinairre...schutzhund, horses, he could read the body language of an animal, and have the animal in his 'clutches' just by his body movement. I learned to ride using only my legs and hips, and body movement...no saddle, just pure communication with the horse...I learned to communicate with our dogs by the movement of my body as well.

Our dogs were well trained, and I took for granted that everyone knew the basics...

dont let a pup lay it's head on a baby's tummy, declaring alpha status,

when giving a command lean slightly forward at the waist,

never, ever leave a dog alone with a child under 8 (dogs look at these as litter mates/equals, not humans),

when a dog barks, he is signaling you, the alpha of the pack that something is going on and waiting for you to 'inspect' and give the all clear,

when a dog is barking, yelling back means you are joining in...say quiet with a soft low tone,

don't let your dog chase your child, elicits prey behavior

teach your child to never ever go up to a dog to greet it (good for adults too), this is sooo important, I have witnessed people saying the way to greet a dog is to go up to the dog, closed fist, palm down....NOT, the act of going up to the dog is an act of submission in itself...the alpha is always greeted by the subordinates, not the other way around...let the dog come to you,

a high pitched crying/squealing by a baby can induce a 'prey' behavior...and induce a dog to 'attack'. 

I could bore all of you with other details of behavior that I learned at my dad's knees, dogs and horses.

The point being, that Dwain brought up the most valid point on this forum....dogs only understand one thing and one thing only...body language...it's the way they communicate...if you don't take time to learn their language you will be forever lost in a world where there is no communication. We humans are the ones with the brain, not the animal, all mis-communication errors between human and animal have been brought on, unknowingly, by the human.

Part of my method of training is, among other things, never to set my pups up for failure...never put them in a situation where they will fail.

I NEVER EVER leave my granddaughters alone with Monty, not for one second. If I leave the room they or Monty comes with me...they do not understand that their body language could trigger a response in Monty that would be to their detriment. Do I trust Monty completely, absolutely not.

Is he a mean aggressive dog, no, but he is a dog...he acts on a visceral level, he does not come to decisions based on logic, but on gut.

People do not approach Monty, he approaches them...if he doesn't I ask the person to please refrain from interacting with him. Great Danes are dumb and stubborn and big, and I know that and act accordingly and responsibly.

Dog temperament is a combination of inhierited genetics and RESPONSIBLE TRAINING. I never leave a pup alone for the first three years, pretty much ties us down, but I didn't  leave my children alone for the first 14 years, so actually the "puppy-brain" period is shorter than the "child-brain" period.

Emily you opened up a good forum, and by your posting, we are all communicating...about communication between species.

Topic: General / Rottweilers are bad and here's proof

Emily,

My posting was not intended to make fun of you or shame you. I am sure that you do know a lot about dogs, and it is evident that you do a lot of reading about them. Your love and affection shows when you talk about your dogs.

MDS is a good learning experience. You will find as you get a little older, that the more you listen the more you learn. You will also learn to 'temper' your barks in a sensitive way. As you can see, people are very passionate about their dogs, as you are, especially on a site dedicated to dogs. There are all types of dog breeds here.

I have grown children...the reason I say this, is that I am still learning everyday...there are things that I don't even know I don't know. IQ is the ability to learn, not an indication of how much you know. You already have a head start on most 15 year olds as far as your knowledge of dogs and behavior. And you seem quite willing to share and help as evidenced by your barks in other forums.

Talk politely, treat others with courtesy, and not disdain, speak when asked, and share appropriately. Don't post just to post, people will eventually get tired of you and your bid for attention, and be put off. If you have a question about a Rottie attack, or agressive breeds, or have had a bad experience and want to know what you could have done to prevent it in the future, then the posting could have been worded differently and you would have received more postives responses, especially from the Rottweiler owners, who would have loved to share with you the merits of their breed and why they choose this particular breed.

We can all learn from each other. Dwain's posting was very informative, don't you think? He doesn't post that often, but I will go to a forum where he is 'talking', and listen, because I know I will always learn something...not the stuff I can find in most books or google, but good stuff from his experiences.

Monty and I hope you stay on the site and make many friends. There are many adults on the site who will listen to you, and mentor you. If you decide to go, I wish you the best of luck!

Monty & Sandi

Topic: General / Yep, I could do it...

This is Emily, please post appropriately.

Topic: General / Rottweilers are bad and here's proof

This is Emily. Post replies as appropriate.

Topic: Health, Diet And Vets / EVANGER'S DOG & CAT FOOD COMPANY...FDA ORDERS TO OBTAIN EMERG OP PERMIT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 24, 2008

"Media Inquiries Phone Number" -->

Media Inquiries:
Kimberly Rawlings, 301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA

FDA Orders Pet Food Maker to Obtain Emergency Operating Permit

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an order requiring that Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Co., Inc., in Wheeling, Ill., obtain an emergency permit from the FDA before its canned pet food products enter interstate commerce.

A recent inspection revealed significant deviations from prescribed documentation of processes, equipment, and recordkeeping in the production of the company's thermally processed low acid canned food (LACF) products. These problems could result in under-processed pet foods, which can allow the survival and growth of Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum), a bacterium that causes botulism in some animals as well as in humans.

"As outlined in the Food Protection Plan, the FDA uses a risk-based approach to locate the areas of greatest risk for foods, and targets preventive controls and inspections to those areas, " said Dr. Stephen Sundlof, director, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. "The FDA's authority to issue an order requiring an emergency permit is an enforcement tool designed to prevent unsafe foods from reaching consumers.”

The FDA issues an "Order of Need for Emergency Permit” if the agency determines that a company fails to meet the regulatory requirements to process a product that does not present a health risk. For Evanger's to resume business, the company must document that corrective actions and processing procedures have been implemented to ensure that the finished product will not present a health hazard.

Botulism is a powerful toxin that affects the nervous system and can be fatal. The disease has been documented in dogs and cats. Signs of botulism in animals are progressive muscle paralysis, disturbed vision, difficulty in chewing and swallowing, and progressive weakness to the body. Death is usually due to paralysis of the heart or the muscles used in breathing.

In light of human botulism illnesses and recalls that occurred due to under-processed hot dog chili sauce, and potentially under-processed canned green beans, FDA has urged all LACF processors to review their operations and the apply scientific principles and regulations that have been established to provide a safe product.

While FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine has authority over animal feed and foods, CFSAN is responsible for regulating all human and animal LACF processing. The two centers are collaborating on this enforcement action.

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Topic: Fun / Where did you get your name?

My registered name is PBJS' Sieze the Day

P=Peggy Smith Kenny "PASK' Danes

B=Bev Evans 'VON EVANS' Danes

J=Jackie Kap "OFFSHORE" Danes

S=Susan Richards 'ANADANE" Danes

...the litters names were from quotes, and mine was Sieze the Day. My call name was Ceasar...but since I am training for therapy work mama wanted a 'friendly' sounding name, so she named me after a Search & Rescue Golden named Monty. Yep Olie, the secret is out, I am named after a Goldie, and darn proud of it too!

Topic: Advice, Training And Tips / The Debarking Advocates

No one in their right mind would recommend this procedure. It seems this person wants to create conflict by constantly 'yapping' on the forums, so that we will come running only to see his, as Carla so eloquently put it, 'self promotion, by his posting of his web site link. Along with 'debarking', I would recommend 'defingering' so this person can't continue to post about his business, which in this case is a book. As I have said before, I find it offensive for anyone to promote a business in forums or blogs on this site, unless you are an advertiser. Is the reason you won't pay for an ad, is your business is so dismal you can't afford it? Please just go away, you and the dogwhisperer don't anger me, you are just getting tiresome.

Topic: General / profiles not loading?

Cat attack update…funny, they think this is funny? You are all witness, the cat threw the first punch…connected….I had no choice, I had to bag him. OK Hersh, that’s at least one less to contend with.

Topic: General / profiles not loading?

Music Players:

ProjectPlaylist - when I post the code, update, submit...music player works. When I go back in (edit) the code has changed significantly, enough for me to notice it's not the same at all. No matter how many times I go thru the process, it still happens. When I paste it, go out, it works, if I re-enter the edit process, I have to repaste the code. Does that help? I took mine off for the time being, it's no biggie as far as I'm concerned.

More importantly Hershey, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT THE KITTIE INVASION COMING IN FROM MCS?? Mama,please I am trying to type an importtttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt

Topic: Support And Suggestions / loss of dog

What a great idea Parker. TuckersMom is right, it's nice to be able to let those people know that their loss is shared by our community, pal or not.

Topic: General / profiles not loading?

NOBODY WOULD LISTEN TO ME....I EVEN TOLD HERSHEY, BUT WOULD THEY LISTEN? NO, I LEFT BARKS AND PICTURES WARNING EVERYONE....SO NOW YOU ALL KNOW THE DANGER IS REAL....IT'S, IT'S...IT'S A 'KITTIE TAKEOVER'!!!!!!

Topic: General / profiles not loading?

Parker - instant load, ok

Hannapriss - instant load, ok

Carla, are you running IE or Firefox? Seems those with Firefox aren't having a problem, but those with IE are.

Topic: General / profiles not loading?

I've gone thru the site randomly and have yet had a problem with any page loading instantly. I use Firefox. I do see a lot of blank music players. Refer to my earlier post about the coding descrepancy on the music players...check your codes to see if they are the same as your origninal input.

Topic: General / profiles not loading?

Lnkaye

rileysmommy - instant load, (ok) all graphics present, music player blank

Shepgal - instant load, ok

Booger - instant load, ok

Awesome - instant load, ok

luckyboo - instant load, ok,music player blank

SableChi - instant load, ok

Astrid - instant load, ok, music player blank

Topic: General / profiles not loading?

I just went in to remove my playlist, and the code was strange. I removed it, then re-pasted the code from the site, and reloaded on my page. Went back in, code was changed, tried twice more, same thing.

The code I am pasting in bears little resemblance to the original. Could this be the problem.

Topic: General / profiles not loading?

Shepgal, are you able to load mine?  Do you think the pals list is a problem? I have over 1,000 maybe that's part of the problem...I know it always (before even this all started) took forever to load my pals, especially when a had a lot of pal requests coming in. Maybe it would be better just to be able to load only 50 on a page from a central pal list on the site, like an expanded bff list, the ones you are in contact the most with but not call it that. Frankly there is no way I can keep in touch with 1,500 people, and the extra space could be used for something else. Robert had mentioned that photos take up a lot of space on the server, maybe getting rid of all these photos would help, if 3,000 people have 500 pals each .... that's over 1mil photos, and when everyone reaches 1,000 that's.......wow! astronomical. I personally like the blingees, glitter and fun stuff...it's the reason I spend most of my time here. If you take that option away, then I may as well be on Dogster, Dogphoria, MDSAus, etc.