Some types of dog barking, for instance- when your dog barks to warn you about a stranger, or when he is greeting or playing with you and barks, aren’t big problems and don’t need correction-maybe just a command to stop if if gets out of hand. If your dog suffers from any of these issues listed below, you should work with the dog on correcting these barking problems. It is too bad, but the excessive barking will not just go away on its own accord.
Here are some examples of barking problem behaviors and some ways to correct these types of dog barking problems-use the tips that are appropriate to your own dog’s behavior problem.
In order to solve this problem of dogs starting up with their barking due to a visual stimulus, try to find a way to remove the view out of your yard. Moving your dog to behind a solid type of fence would be a perfect way to block his view. As an alternative to a fence (if you have none) try moving your dog to an area of the backyard with no view of the street -you will need to put him on a lead to keep him there. If you dog is an indoor dog, you can try closing all the drapes so your dog cannot see outside anymore.
To solve the problem of dogs that bark in response to hearing nearby dogs barking, will require you to interact directly with your dog. To do this, you will need to use your hand to shut your dogs mouth, and to keep it shut until your dog has submitted and is calm. Your dog won’t love this, so it will probably be necessary to use your other hand to hold onto your dog’s collar to prevent him from running off. Another trick you can try is to spray him in the face with a small spray bottle of water as soon as he starts barking. Another option you can try is to use a can filled with pebbles to startle your dog and stop the barking. Any of these 3 tricks should work for stopping the barking temporarily-at least while you are actually applying them. At the same time you stop the barking, you should also command your dog to “stop barking” or “be quiet”-whatever command you have chosen. The goal of the training is for your dog to stop barking just by using your vocal command.
Correcting the problem of a dog barking too much due to stress and insecurity will require you to give your dog lots more attention by exercising him, playing with him and training him. All the activity should make your dog a happier, more confident dog, who won’t need to express his anxiety through barking.
To correct the dog barking problems cause by a bored or lonely dog, also will require increase attention by you in the way of exercising and playing and training your dog. A dog that is often left alone all day, without plenty of playing and exercising, is definitely more likely to develop this behavior. By giving your dog at least one and a half hours daily exercise, you will help a lot with his feelings of loneliness and boredom, and hopefully cut way down on his need to bark for long periods of time.
In order to deal with the problem of your dog barking excessively at you as he tries to get your attention (whether for food, play, or affection) you should say “no” firmly, then turn your back towards him and ignore your dog. Be sure not to let your dog be a bully to you. The reason for this, besides the annoyance of a steadily barking dog, is that you are the Alpha dog. You will not be seen as Alpha by your dog if he can boss you around when he wants by barking at you. It is essential for training your dog that you alone are the Alpha dog
You can also find some types of barking prevention collars at the pet store. The Citronella oil collar works through the activation of a fine mist sprayed into your dog’s face when he starts barking. The second type of collar works by emitting a very high pitched sound . Either the smell or the noise is designed to stop the barking through aversion therapy.
There is even a collar that prevents barking through the application of electric shock. Some people have had good success using these when other methods have failed.
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When it comes to a pet’s eating needs, an Elevated Feeding Station could be a good choice for your dog. In fact, you might try to use one whenever possible, as their height helps in preventing something called bloat. Bloat is a potentially life-threatening medical issue that’s second only to cancer in causing death in dogs.
The average feeding station of this type comes in at about 10 inches in overall height. The better units also have stainless steel or ceramic bowls, which are safer for the animal than plastic ones. This is because they don’t become gouged or scratched, like plastic can. These gouges and scratches are perfect breeding grounds for potentially harmful bacteria, most veterinarians say. Ceramic and stainless steel doesn’t suffer from that problem.
Many elevated feeding stations can be manually adjusted for height. They should also be built in a sturdy fashion and have non-skid pads on their leg bottoms to prevent slippage or sliding that may occur when the dog is really going to town on its food. Most bowls in these feeds come in sizes from one pint up to three total quarts.
Taller or larger dogs – those fifty pounds in weight or nineteen inches high at the withers – will benefit from their own elevated Dog Feeder. These can range upwards in height to sixteen inches. And they’re also designed in an ergonomic manner, which accounts for the particular needs a big animal might have that a smaller dog doesn’t have to deal with.
These feeders are also less stressful to the pet’s overall posture. This in turn can help improve bone, joint and skeletal health in the animal. Dogs can build up a lot of stress on their frames from stooping or hunching over while eating, though they may look quite healthy form outward appearances. And small dogs or other pets can benefit from this same postural efficiency in their own eating habits when they’re relaxed while feeding.
Additionally, some Double Dog Bowl can make providing water for your pet an easy thing to do. They allow a bottle to be inserted into a screw-type hole in which gravity (the bottle is upside down) pulls water out and into the pet’s bowl. This gives a steady supply of clean, fresh water for your dog or cat. Some of these units are right-sized or even portable in nature, making it a breeze to pack it along when hitting the road with your pet in tow.
Though style and fashion might not be important to the animal, for the most part, it certainly is to most humans. That’s how come many of these stations come in a variety of colors, styles and fashions. While utilitarian is the choice for some folks, many choose to find a station that goes along with their home’s general decor. After all, there’s nothing the matter with having something like a feeder blend in with the overall atmosphere, is there?
These elevated feeding stations could be the perfect accessory for you and your pet. It can have its food and water in a safe, healthy manner very easily, and you get a good-looking addition to the home’s look. Remember to try to use stainless steel or ceramic dog bowls whenever possible, though. And look into one of those self-watering feeding stations if you want to combine both functions into one convenient package. Dog accessories are easily available from quality vendors.
There is a reason the Boston Terrier is a popular dog in the United States. He’s a sweet, cute canine that enjoys the attention he derives from his human friends.
General Appearance and Description
The Boston Terrier is an intelligent and mannered dog.
They are gentle dogs that enjoy feeling like they are part of the family.
Boston Terrier Puppies are small-size dogs that have small, erect ears, short and wide muzzles and dark, large eyes. They are clean-looking dogs with straight, muscular limbs.
The coat of a Boston Bull Terrier is usually brindle and white, or black and white. Some Boston Terrier puppies are brown and white.
Basic Temperament
Your Boston Terrier will be sensitive to the tone of your voice, and will feed off the energy in the home. They can be rambunctious and loud, or calm and quiet. Much depends on the mood of the house, the quality of any training the Boston Terrier has had, and whether or not a pack leader exists in the house.
The Boston Bull Terrier is a good watch dog as most will believe their home to be their castle and will do thier utmost to protect it.
Care Required
Boston Terrier puppies and dogs are easy to groom. Their short, smooth coat requires little attention. You should bathe your Bull Terrier only when necessary and comb or brush only as needed.
The only daily grooming needed is a wipe down with a damp cloth, especially in the eye area.
Not an ideal breed for those with allergies, the Boston Terrier sheds an average amount for his breed.
Exercise Requirements
If your Boston Terrier Puppies isn’t given adequate physical and mental stimulation, he could become high strung and troublesome.
Instead, Boston Terrier breeders will recommend that you give your dog a long daily walk and regular play sessions.
This breed will generally do well living in a house with a yard or in an apartment as long as his daily activity needs are met. Training
The intelligent Boston Terrier takes well to being trained. He understands your commands easily and wants to please you. These dogs are very sensitive and response to the human voice.
Be sure that you train the Boston Bull Terrier with firm and consistent effort. If you don’t establish yourself as the “top dog,” so to speak, he will.
Because these dogs can be dominant if training is not done properly, they will often cause problems during the training process or might become aggressive when training is attempted. If training is begun early, however, and sticks to the concept of firm and consistent, these dogs should pose no problems.
Some Boston Terriers can be hard to housebreak.
Height and Weight
The full-grown Boston Bull Terrier will be about 15 to 17 inches tall and will weigh from 10 to 25 pounds.
Health and Longevity
While these dogs have their share of health challenges, they can live a full and long life.
Some of the health issues include wheezing and snoring, thanks to their short face. They also could have problems in hot weather, and some dogs will overheat with exertion in the heat. Some dogs have a problem with drooling.
Tumors, particularly of the skin and heart, are common in Boston Terriers. Their eyes, which are generally prominent, are prone to injury.
If a Boston Terrier is bred badly, some will have a bone defect in the skull that can stunt brain growth. Though not incredibly common, this can result in a retarded dog.
Most Boston Terrier dogs will live to be older than 15 years.
Suitability
Boston Terriers are very good with children and are excellent when living in a house with older people. This dog is also very good with strangers, so having a houseful of people is never a bad idea.
The Boston Terrier likes to live in a house with other non-canine pets, but generally doesn’t get along with other dogs, unless both are introduced as puppies.
The massive pet food recall of 2007 had millions of dog owners terrified that they had unwittingly been poisoning their beloved pets. If you and your dog survived that frightening time, you have undoubtedly been more careful in your choice of dog food ever since.
But how is the average dog owner to know what’s really going into your pets dish? One way to know for sure is to make your pet’s food at home, but that can be very time-consuming. The other option is to know which commercial foods are both safe and nutritious.
The question of what to feed your dog is a sensitive one as there are many different camps advocating many different ideas, facts, and theories. For many owners, the question is answered by finances.
To put is simply, if the owner can afford the dog food then that type and brand is going to go into the food bowl. While this approach may seem sensible, especially when the monthly budget is taken into consideration, it may not be best. Why feed the dog sub-par ingredients and face vet bills later on that may have been avoided in the first place by choosing the right food?
The dog foods found on most grocery store shelves, the generic or store brand ones, are not usually considered among the best foods for your pet. More often than not, these brands are full of ingredients that are lower in quality and inexpensive. While these brands provide a cheaper alternative to the other brands, they are generally not recommended. A quick glance at the ingredients can provide an example of lower quality food.
Generic meat ingredients without a specific species named is not a good thing to feed a dog. Avoid phrases such as “meat byproducts” or “meat and bone meal”. Look for brands that list the animal that they use as an ingredient, for example “chicken meal” or “beef”.
Also, avoid any products that list corn as their main ingredient. You are feeding a dog, after all, not a pig or a cow.
But, you say, Fido is delighted with the store brand food, which retails for half of what the brand names do? That’s because Fido’s been tricked. Chemicals have been added to that food, creating a pleasing color and aroma which Fido finds irresistible. These chemicals are easy enough to find if you know what to look for. Coloring agents, drying agents, and texturizers are just some of the tell-tale ingredients that should cause you to sit up and take notice.
There are, of course, premium commercial dog foods which provide the highest grade ingredients free of harmful additives, and in another newsletter we’ll explore how to find them. But they will cost a premium price, and if you are a hands-on dog owner, you might be more interested in preparing your pet’s meals yourself.
This option of making pet food at home has become more and more popular over the past few years as it allows owners to choose directly what is going into their dog’s bowl. Feeding doggie homemade food, however, does not mean allowing him or her to dine on the family’s leftovers.
It means researching the proper balance of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats for your dog, and finding the food which will provide them in an easily digestible form. One of the best known homemade diets for the canine set is the BARF diet.
And now–what does BARF stand for? Seems you can say it stands for a couple of things, but the most often cited explanation is Bones And Raw Food. The other one floating around on the Internet is Biologically Appropriate Raw Food, which is attributed to Dr. Ian Billinghurst, one of the original Barfers.
The BARF Diet is suitable for many dogs but it takes time and dedication on the owner’s part. While there are noticeable differences between the BARF diet and a diet based on commercial dog foods, the purpose of both diets is to provide the dog with the best nutrients possible.
BARF is about feeding a biologically appropriate diet for a dog that is made up of raw whole foods like those eaten by their ancestors. This would include muscle meat, bone, fat, organ meat and vegetable materials and any other foods that mimic what the wild ancestors ate.
The BARF diet, however, is not neccesarily the best method of feeding your dog and it takes a great amount of time to prepare and research the foods.
Conversely, commercial brand dog foods have undergone tests to insure that they are compatible with the dietary needs of the dog. Basically, a dog will receive just about the same benefits of the BARF diet if he remains on a commercial diet and may even receive more nutrients that way.
The important thing you, as a dog owner, should know is that commercial dog food is not all the same. You can learn much more about what is in each can, pouch, or bag of dog food by becoming educated in label reading, and the AAFCO standards. Ultimately, it’s your deciaion to choose what’s right for your dog.
Yorkshire Terriers are known for their compact and athletic builds. Yorkies have a flat head with a dark nose and short muzzle. Their average weight is about 7-8 pounds and their height between 6 and 8 inches. They are an intelligent dog breed, but they can also be a little stubborn. A Yorkshire Terriers lifespan is usually in the range of 13-17 years! Although they may be a small dog they more than make up for it with a big heart.
Yorkshire Terriers are some of the most loveable dogs you will have the opportunity to own. They have an upbeat and energetic nature to handle but it doesn’t stop them from being a marvellous companion. Yorkshire Terriers soon become part of the family, being a small, cute and adorable dogbreed probably has a lot to do with it.
Even though a Yorkshire Terrier can be quite stubborn they are easy to train if you go about it the right way. Yorkies love to play so its a good idea to incorporate this into their training and keep it fun. Terriers in general have a streak of independence that is best countered using treats, toys, and a sense of fun and play during training. Being very intelligent they soon recognise different commands and are a joy to teach.
A family life is second nature to a Yorkshire Terrier, they are sociable and just love being the centre of attention. Terriers are extremely fun, energetic dogs that also love to lounge on your lap and they make excellent companions. Yorkies are a natural watchdog and they also seek and require a lot of attention. They typically mix well with other household animals including cats and other dogs, especially if they are raised with them.
Yorkshire Terriers are picky eaters so trying to find the right food can be a challenge as they can be stubborn and refuse to eat mixed foods or anything not to their taste. They tend to be picky eaters with small appetites so keep your eye on them and try to stick to two hearty meals a day. Yorkie puppies should eat 3-4 times per day, but because of their small appetites they are susceptible to hypoglycaemia, which usually doesn’t last into adulthood.
Yorkshire Terriers are sometimes prone to tooth problems, even early tooth decay. You will find that grooming instructions usually include help and advice on how to look after your Terriers teeth. Don’t let the size of a Yorkie fool you, grooming them can be a bigger job than first appears. Yorkshire Terriers are also popular pets for individuals susceptible to pet allergies, as their high-maintenance coat is virtually non-shedding.
If you are looking for a small dog that has tons of character to fit in to your family life then you need look no further than the cute, loveable and adorable companion that goes by the name of Yorkshire Terrier.
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Dog coats for style and fashion are all the rage these days. Any owner worth his or her salt will own a Dogs Coats or two for their beloved pooch. In many cases, they serve a utilitarian purpose, but some are just made for whimsy and a desire for a little fun and games with the dog. It’s a fact that dog’s are a real part of the family nowadays, so it’s logical that we’d start looking at their wants in a manner that pays homage to their place in our world.
You also can see this fascination with all things dog in people or couples who are “empty nesters,” too. Their children have gone off to college or married and left home. The pet becomes a replacement, in some cases, for the child who used to occupy all of their time.
There are a myriad of dog coat types, and they come in all sizes and shapes. Some are special purpose-built in cases where the dog is a hairless breed, and needs protection from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Others may be made especially for instances when the dog has some sort of skin illness or otherwise needs protection from the element. Some coats are just plain flat-out for fun and enjoyment for both the pet and its owner.
Dog coats can fall into various categories. There are pullover type sweaters and half-pullover types. These are generally of cotton, wool or some mixture of both fabrics. They’re designed to go on relatively easily and with little fuss on the part of the dog or its owner.
Be careful when the coat has snaps or zippers. A dog’s soft underbelly is a sensitive area, and skin caught in a zipper can cause the dog to maybe lash out with a nip or small bit if they’re handled roughly or in a cavalier manner.
These days, doggie raincoats seem to be all the rage. With more people living in apartments than ever before, it’s no wonder they’d like to keep their pet dry when they have to go for a walk on a rainy day. After all, who want’s to clean up after a wet, smelly or dank dog? Keeping it dry while out walking is a good solution to the problem. Who knows; the dog may even let you put on galoshes and a rain cap if you speak nicely enough to it.
Dog coats also can be found for special occasions, such as weddings or parties. Some look like human tuxedos or ball gowns, and there are numerous accessories which can be had for an additional price. Tiaras, top hats, canes – how a dog carries one of those is baffling – or handbags and purses are just a few of the things you can add to the wardrobe.
When you think about how truly close pets are to us nowadays – and especially our dogs – it makes perfect sense that we’d want to see them as well taken care of as possible. Small Dog Clothes is a big-dollar industry in many countries in the world where dogs are owned and appreciated. For most people, who look at their dogs as more like a child than as an animal, no wonder so many styles and varieties of pooch clothing items have hit the market! These Dog Accessories are what you need.
A key part of training your dog is to teach him to not jump up on people. Puppies often show their excitement by jumping. As it puppy, it may not seem like a big deal. However, when the puppy grows up, it is a much bigger issue.
When a big dog likes to jump up on people, it is likely that it will catch someone off guard and injure them. When a dog is in this habit, it will take some training and some patience to teach him to stop.
Several things can cause a dog that jumps on people. A dog will often jump when it wants to say “hi”. A sniff to the face is something dogs usually do when they meet. Since your face is so high, your dog jumps to try and reach you.
Jumping can also be from you previously rewarding him when he does so. The affection you show when he gets excited to see you tells your dog that jumping up is the right behavior. Conversly, discliplining you dog for jumping up may cause your dog to do it for the attention.
With a little bit of proper training, you can stop dog jumping. Let’s get going on some training techniques. Don’t make coming home an exciting event. If your dog jumps to greet you, ignore him until he stops. Make sure any visitors are on the same page with this training also.
Rather than your dog trying to reach your face, get down so that he can get to you without jumping.
A great trick to keep your dog from jumping is to ignore the behavior. Once he’s calmed down, you can lavish him in praise. If you still can’t get your dog to stop jumping, push him away using his nose when he jumps on you. Your dog will soon get the picture that jumping is not a desired behavior.
Closing Thoughts
Many behavior problems can be fixed by teaching your dog to “sit”. Your dog should learn this before just about anything else. Once your pooch has this command under control, you can stop any bad behavior by telling him to sit.
After your dog has learned to sit, you should work on teaching him “off.” Tell him “off” anytime he jumps up.
If you show patience and consistency, you can stop your dog from jumping. Keep at it and you can stop your dog from jumping.
It can be very traumatic to be faced with the dreadful situation of giving away your beloved dog. Of course, nobody adopts a pet with the intention of giving it away. But often our life changes paths, sometimes unexpectedly, and we are forced to find our dear dog a new home. Perhaps you have to give away your dog due to new living arrangements or money problems. Maybe your dog has just recently had a litter and you have to find each one of the puppies a new home!
People often place ads in the newspaper or online in order to give away their dogs and puppies. The trouble is, however, how do you know if you are giving these dogs a good home or not? Newspaper and Internet ads reach many people, and some folks with bad intentions comb through these ads with the intention of finding animals. You really never know if you are putting your dog in the care of an animal abuser, a dog fighter, or someone with similar intentions. No dog lover wants to think of these possibilities with any animal, especially man’s best friend.
Keep in mind that while you can always talk to the person or family who is interested in taking the dog, you can never really know what kind of people they are. While they may have smiling faces and seem super sweet, how can you be sure? There is a way, however, to check a person’s background to see if they have ever been convicted of animal abuse. Click this link to read about doing a people search by phone number to be able to tap into detailed people reports about someone.
If you have the phone number of the person to whom you are considering giving your pet, you can start with a reverse phone lookup. By finding the owner’s name and home address, you can verify that he is who he says he is. Then, you can stay in the reverse directory’s website and run other reports like background and criminal reports. Read more about the essentials of reverse phone lookups here.
Certainly, nobody ever wants to be forced to find his or her dog a new home. And, without question, nobody wants to give dogs to someone who may treat them badly. It is unthinkable, but it is true that many animals are abused every day. By doing a little research on the person who might take ownership of your dog, you can have peace of mind and be assured that your animals will be safe. Seriously consider doing a reverse phone number lookup for the sake of your pet’s safety.
All dogs need to be loved, fed and played with. When you give away an animal, wouldn’t you want to be sure that it is going to be treated well? Since dogs can’t stick up for themselves, it’s up to us to be their advocates.
Dog aggression is natural. Dogs evolved this trait over centuries to survive in the wild. Selective breeding and domestication processes have lessened and refined dog aggression. Read on to learn about why dogs behave aggressively.
What is the cause of dog aggression?
Factors such as lack of exposure to other people and dogs as well as dominance are the most common causes of dog aggression.
Stranger aggression:
It is instinctive for a dog to be cautious and suspicious. Inexperience with strangers and unfamiliar situations will almost certainly make your dog feel apprehensive. If you increase your dogs knowledge and consistently build on positive experiences your dog will feel at ease when confronting a new situation. Take a look at our Review of Dog Training Zone for inspiration to deal with aggressive dog behavior.
What can I do about dog aggression?
The key to your dog feeling comfortable with a wide variety of experiences is starting from a young age. In your choice of experiences include other people, places and animals. Positive experiences like this will reinforce in your dogs mind that meeting new people and going to new places is ok. Make socialising your dog fun and you will soon see how easy it is to do. At puppy pre school your dog will experience new people and new dogs. Exposure to new people and other dogs will build your confidence about where you can take your dog. Your dog will continue to need socialisation, to stay stranger friendly.
Dogs who are aggressive towards family members:
Dogs are often aggressive towards members of their own human family when they are trying to defend something they think of as their own. This is known as resource guarding. Resource guarding usually appears as snarling, growling or over possessiveness. Your dog will behave like this if it thinks it has power over you. Dogs are pack animals and packs are structured differently. Dogs are used to organisation and are ranked according to a hierarchy of position and power in relation to everyone in their family or pack. Dogs rank themselves against their human family as a substitute for a dog family and their ranking tells them how to behave in any situation. If your dog is behaving aggressively then it perceives itself to be at the top of the pack. A lower ranking member of the pack will behave in a passive, submissive way and would never growl or snarl at a higher ranking member if you approached its food or toys. The message to your dog must be clear, that you are the boss and your dog is a lower ranking member of the pack.
Is there anything I can do about this?
Working with your dog regularly and consistently in obedience training will help to re program your dogs preception of you as the pack leader. Short and regular training sessions are the key to effective behaviour modification. Make each training session enjoyable: play a game by giving your dog lots of praise, pats and treats when it has worked well with you.
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Puppies need a different nutritional diet than that of adult dogs. Their coat, bones, organs, and teeth are still maturing. The foods they eat must have an ample supply of nutrients to support their growth. Remember the difference in energy levels there come from puppies as compared to older dogs. In order to remain energetic, they need a constant supply of foods that provide a source of vitamins, minerals, and the right kinds of fats. Further we will review four tips you can use to feed your new puppy.
#1 – Buy Commercial Brands
Many owners are tempted to prepare specific meals for their pups, but it’s usually a bad idea. Without rigorous attention to detail, it’s practically impossible to measure the right level of vitamins, fats, proteins, and other nutrients.
By contrast, commercial puppy foods are specifically formulated to provide the right blend for a puppy’s growing body. Manufacturers understand the special needs of puppies. Their high energy and protein requirements have already been considered within the formulations. As a side note, if you’re raising a large breed (for example, a Bernese Mountain Dog), visit your pet supply store to check whether they carry a breed-specific brand.
#2 – Be Consistent
In many ways, puppies are creatures of habit. Once they start eating a brand they enjoy, changing that brand – even for “variety” – isn’t normally welcome. When food is available, all dogs whether young or old will rarely pass it up. However, unless there is a compelling reason to change brands, avoid doing so. If you must switch, try to wean your pup off the old food by gradually mixing the new food in.
#3 – Set A Time And Stick To It
In the same way people normally establish certain times to eat meals, you should create a feeding schedule for your puppy. Puppies if not supervised will often times overeat. Because canine obesity is such a debilitating problem, try to encourage the right eating habits when your pup is young. Pick two or three times during which you’ll feed him. He’ll quickly come to recognize those times instinctively.
#4 – Make Drinking Water Available
Puppies need water just like people and some breeds require more than others. Even if the your puppy doesn’t drink allot of water at meal time, always make sure that it is readily available. A youthful puppy will use more energy through the course of the day than an older dog. That means he’ll be drinking more water to keep hydrated. Provide him with all he needs.
It’s not difficult to design an easy feeding plan for your pup. Invest in a high-quality commercial brand, avoid switching it, pick feeding times and don’t deviate from them, and give your puppy all the water he wants. You can add all natural dog treats or dog chews as a special bonus for your dog as well. If you follow those guidelines, your pup should grow up to be a healthy, happy adult dog.
