This is just for curiosity sake and discussion. What do YOU consider basic obedience for a dog!? As in, what commands are essential for them to know. And what commands are basic obedience versus tricks!?
To me, basic obedience includes sit, stay, down, come, and heel and/or loose leash...
I’ve posted about just about every other breed out there including several of the other herding breeds like Border Collies and Aussies but I wanted to make one dedicated solely to SHELTIES (Shetland Sheepdogs) because I think they’re really neat little dogs and deserve their own thread LOL and I...
Like the (very long) title says, I’m curious to know if anyone has a pet that originally was going to be called something different from their current name. Maybe they came with a name and you hated it or maybe you just couldn’t decide on a name and it took a bit to choose, etc. I’m curious...
I think I might have already made an Aussie thread but it was a long time ago and I lost it and it totally died so I’m making a new one. Plus it was more about breed info anyway and I want this one to be more appreciation of the breed, stories, pictures, etc., etc. Though of course breed info is...
Like the title says, what kind of dog do you have!? Please share and feel free to post pictures if you want!!!! I’m just curious. Please and thank you!!!!
I use Ivermectin Pour-On for mites and lice on my birds. I was wondering, can I use it for dogs? What would be the dosage? I was going to buy a flea collar for my new LGD, but if Ivermectin works, I can use that since I have it on hand. Also, does anyone use SafeGuard dewormer for horses on...
So if you have seen my posts about my predator issues, you'll know why I've decided to adopt a LGD. Her name is Cotton. Cotton is an 8 year old LGD that has been raised with birds her whole life. She has always lived outside and refuses to ride inside cars or go inthe house. She takes her job...
my chickens roam my yard. they are SUPER friendly and come right up to anyone or anything that goes in the yard. they will even 'bow' down submissively to let you pet them (i have pet them since they were chicks). ie they dont run away from you when you come in the yard
I just got a new...
Two days ago I found a scalped male on the cage with only males i separated two weeks ago. Thinking my oldest quail was the culprit I isolated him and the scalped quail to heal. The next day another scalped quail. At this point I was like who tf. So I took the quail out and only one quail was...
This thread is for anything dog (or I guess cat? LOL) grooming related!!!! I know some people here are really into grooming so I thought I would make a grooming thread. You can share before and after pics, tips, products, whatever you want related to grooming and within BYC rules. Thanks...
So, our new neighbors have a large dog who they claim they have an invisible fence and e-collar for, but they've been here over a week and still don't have anything set up to keep him on the property (though they have plenty of time to buy ATVs, and ride them all over the property all day)...
I just switched my set up to accommodate more birds (currently have 3 adults but 4 juveniles and 4 babies in the brooder). I had a large horse wire fence very predator proof cage that I took apart. Now I have a 10X10 chain link fence with a tarp zip tied to the top (it’s not fully tied at the...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I have some chickens that have been given to me. I don't know much about raising eggs or doing care for them as I am still very new to this.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now? 3 of them! They're pretty neat and I like the...
So... I'm getting a puppy - this Saturday, January 6th!
I went and visited the breeder last week, and they treated their dogs well, and all were happy, healthy, and friendly.
I played with some of the puppies, and, after explaining what I'm looking for in a dog, they introduced me to a sweet...
Yes, another breed thread LOL :oops:
This time for…
BOXERS!!!
If you have one or even just love the breed, come join me!!! Even if you have a mix or have never had one before.
Both Brewster and one of my brother’s dogs are part Boxer and it shows LOL especially in Libby.
Anyway, carry on...
She is beautiful! My grandparents male ACD was extremely aggressive with my chicken, he would go out of his way to attack, killed 10+ chickens he was also extremely inbred. We had to get rid of him so they are looking for a new dog. they have cows so they are looking for something that will help...
This thread is for anyone who has or loves POINTERS!!!! The dog. Whether that’s German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP), English Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer (GWP) or any of the other pointer breeds if there’s others.
I’m on a mission to find out if any dogs love the rain or if they all hate it! :lau
Sooooo….
Does your dog like the rain!?!?!?
Brewster does NOT or even wet grass. He melts. LOL