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Yorkiemom1 · 09-26-2012, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by teeneythebetta

I totally understand. But there have been recalls on RC. There have been recalls on the foods I feed to my pets as well. Most foods I have researched have had recalls. I just base my reccomendations off of the ingredients label and what is good for the dog.

People have had no problems feeding foods like purina and pedigree, which is the lowest quality food I've ever seen. I wasnt saying RC was awful, I mean its not the worst food available at all. I just see people spending outragous amounts on foods containing grain, while you can easily get grain free & by product free food for cheaper.

Years ago, there was a recall on ONE FORMULA of Rx food from RC...no recalls other than that for Royal Canin. I have too many new owners using that food to not stay in touch with recalls on RC!

Yorkiemom1 · 09-26-2012, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Teresa Ford

Welcome to YT. Please check out our extensive library. You will find many helpful threads about almost anything you need to know. It is true there many foods to choose from. We also use Royal Canin and have had no problems, that is only our base kibble. Our Yorkies also get fresh steamed Veggies, Chicken breast, and other lean meats, low fat cottage cheese, brown rice, apple, pear,sweet potato and plain yogurt. We use raw green beans and home made jerky for training treats. Please read the toxic food list, grapes and raisins are very harmful to dogs. You have got good information and suggestions from the other posters so I won't repeat the same things. Again Welcome we are glad you found us !

EXCELLENT ADVISE!! I bought a dehydrator and do all my own jerky and treats...Excaliber is the brand I finally settled on after EXTENSIVE research on all the brands! That was not something I wanted to get wrong and I had NO working knowledge of what makes a good dehydrator!

CouversMom · 09-26-2012, 08:45 AM

It sounds like you have received a lot of great advice. I hope that this thread doesn't turn into a food debate... That's not what you asked for

As for your pup, I would just give him some time to acclimate... He's used to chaos and is probably a bit freaked out over that. He will eventually come around and realize that he is safe.

I would start out having him sleep in a crate with his bed and a potty pad. As he ages, I would give him more room to roam in the house... But keep an eye on his potty habits. Because he is not neutered, he may want to mark. I would get him neutered asap to stop that.

Good luck!

gracielove · 09-26-2012, 10:31 PM

Gosh. That poor little dog. Sounds like he has been just overcome from all the activity of the "busy" household. I don't know why people get dogs when they hardly have time to run their own lives.

He may be very nervous from the kind of life he has been living at that house. He probably has some fear and is being defensive. He may see your daughter as someone to be afraid of if he has been mistreated by other kids. Dogs that have been neglected and mistreated can be very nervous and defensive. You have some retraining to do. As already stated there is some good reading on YT. Hopefully you can find something to help.

Try to keep things as quiet and peaceful as possible for this guy. He needs a place to decompress. He needs to learn that he is in a safe place now so he will start to lose the defensive attitude. Obedience classes after he has adjusted some may help. Make sure you only go to a well experienced trainer though. I would not recommend the pet stores.

Hope you can help this little guy. He is going to take some real work but it is not impossible.

09-26-2012, 08:45 AM	#18
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	It sounds like you have received a lot of great advice. I hope that this thread doesn't turn into a food debate... That's not what you asked for As for your pup, I would just give him some time to acclimate... He's used to chaos and is probably a bit freaked out over that. He will eventually come around and realize that he is safe. I would start out having him sleep in a crate with his bed and a potty pad. As he ages, I would give him more room to roam in the house... But keep an eye on his potty habits. Because he is not neutered, he may want to mark. I would get him neutered asap to stop that. Good luck! __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

09-26-2012, 10:31 PM	#19
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Gosh. That poor little dog. Sounds like he has been just overcome from all the activity of the "busy" household. I don't know why people get dogs when they hardly have time to run their own lives. He may be very nervous from the kind of life he has been living at that house. He probably has some fear and is being defensive. He may see your daughter as someone to be afraid of if he has been mistreated by other kids. Dogs that have been neglected and mistreated can be very nervous and defensive. You have some retraining to do. As already stated there is some good reading on YT. Hopefully you can find something to help. Try to keep things as quiet and peaceful as possible for this guy. He needs a place to decompress. He needs to learn that he is in a safe place now so he will start to lose the defensive attitude. Obedience classes after he has adjusted some may help. Make sure you only go to a well experienced trainer though. I would not recommend the pet stores. Hope you can help this little guy. He is going to take some real work but it is not impossible.