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[kahluadanes]

Driving with frequent stops would be my personal choice.

[kahluadanes]

It sounds like you are doing it..sedation, crating, leash walks only...

[kahluadanes]

Curious or not he needs to respond to "leave it".. it takes consistency, persistence and patience to teach any command.. The recall (come) and...

[kahluadanes]

Yes 1.0 or under for phosphorous is in the safe levels however it should be in proper proportion to the calcium levels. Calcium not over 1.5 , phosphorous...

[kahluadanes]

It is likely from the calcium/phosphorous being to high to begin with.. If you are switching you shouldn't be switching quickly.. it needs to be done...

[kahluadanes]

The phosphorous is too high at 1.0 in relation to the calcium at 1.2.. the phosphorous should be down to .08.. Yes 2.0 is definitely to high in calci...

[kahluadanes]

Which Pro Pac is he on? What are you thinking of changing to? Vit C is a good thing but needs to be started slowly....

[kahluadanes]

See response on your other related post. ...

[kahluadanes]

Protein is not an issue but calcium/phosphorous is. Excess calories are also an issue. A growing puppy should be lean with the last 2-3 ribs barely visible....

[kahluadanes]

Continual switching, switching too quickly, etc can lead to more issues, keep the system in turmoil.. Also when you add a probiotic you need to do it...

[kahluadanes]

Use a good shampoo with conditioner once weekly, less often if in a drier climate or dry winter air. If dirty just rinse with plain water.

[kahluadanes]

Many people own Danes and smaller dogs. Introductions should be done carefully and in the same manner as you would any other dog/puppy. Supervise carefully...

[kahluadanes]

Are they flat? If so walk on different surfaces, give vit C, make sure you have him on a good quality high meat food with the correct calcium phosphorous...

[kahluadanes]

As a trainer, an AKC CGC evaluator and a long time Dane owner there is no reason not to keep on with training ..Usually around this age they start going...

[kahluadanes]

Unfortunately coming from the circumstances he did it will take longer to get him trained.. his natural instinct to be clean was blocked by the circumstances...

[kahluadanes]

what kind of a breeder did he come from? If he was kenneled and not kept clean at the breeder then it will be harder to train.. Plus he is young still...

[kahluadanes]

Most usually people do not tape natural ears unless they are planning on showing and want to make sure they lie flat otherwise most people with companion...

[kahluadanes]

If he has "grey/blue spots and not black then it is merle not harle and it does sound like a piebald.... as far as pictures of colors ..well ...with...

[kahluadanes]

As a long time vet tech I will tell you don't go by youtube to diagnose ...wheezing, large amounts of mucous, etc is not something to play around with.....

[kahluadanes]

As a long time vet tech I will tell you don't go by youtube to diagnose ...wheezing, large amounts of mucous, etc is not something to play around with.....