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Hi all -
I haven't been on in a while after getting some advice on trying to figure out the whole low/mid/high content thing on my Drako. But I just thought I would post to see if the behaivor we're seeing is strictly because of what Drako is or if it's a deficiancy of something..

Drako has been wonderful. He is a joy to have, but we've noticed within the last month he's been pulling the hair out of our golden retriever. Our golden is almost 9 years old & plays with Drako whenever Drako can con him into it. ) Drako is 10 1/2 mos old. Now we've only had one dog at a time previous to the arrival of Drako, is this a common thing for dogs, maybe a deficiency of some kind? OR is this something that wolfies do? I can't seem to find anything specifically on this issue. He's not doing it to be mean, it's like he's grooming our Golden, but on the way he's pulling all his feathers (long hair) out. )

Thanks in advance.

>>Hi all -
>>I haven't been on in a while after getting some advice on trying to figure out the whole low/mid/high content thing on my Drako. But I just thought I would post to see if the behaivor we're seeing is strictly because of what Drako is or if it's a deficiancy of something..
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>>Drako has been wonderful. He is a joy to have, but we've noticed within the last month he's been pulling the hair out of our golden retriever. Our golden is almost 9 years old & plays with Drako whenever Drako can con him into it. ) Drako is 10 1/2 mos old. Now we've only had one dog at a time previous to the arrival of Drako, is this a common thing for dogs, maybe a deficiency of some kind? OR is this something that wolfies do? I can't seem to find anything specifically on this issue. He's not doing it to be mean, it's like he's grooming our Golden, but on the way he's pulling all his feathers (long hair) out. )
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>>Thanks in advance.

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As far as how common it is, not very. Whether it's caused by the animal being part wolf, perhaps someone more familiar with such animals will know. But I would suggest applying a bittering agent such as Bitter Apple to the dog's coat 3-4 times a day until this habit is thoroughly broken. Make sure any product you use is safe for this purpose. It must be applied frequently, because it doesn't last long.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com

thanks for your advice. Do you know if this is OK for dogs with sensitive skin? Our golden had very sensitive skin & breaks out with the slightest air change or shampoo. We started putting black pepper on them, since Drako, the trouble child, kept pulling Kody's (golden) socks off, which probably is not the best, but it works as long as Kody doesn't walk around. )

I don't have any advice. I just wanted to tell you both dogs are beautiful.

Thank you. Your advice from April has been working also. Thanks so much!

>>thanks for your advice. Do you know if this is OK for dogs with sensitive skin? Our golden had very sensitive skin & breaks out with the slightest air change or shampoo. We started putting black pepper on them, since Drako, the trouble child, kept pulling Kody's (golden) socks off, which probably is not the best, but it works as long as Kody doesn't walk around. )
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That's something to ask the veterinarian.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com

You ask, "OR is this something that wolfies do?"

I have never had any of my Wolfdogs to do this.

Cottonwoods
Cottonwoods Wolfdog Information

Thanks. I just think it's something with our guy. He has a fascination with other dog's feet & legs. We're trying to find some bitter to put on our Golden's legs & feet to hopefully stop it... Drako is getting used to the pepper taste..

Have you tryed bitter brake, bitter apple. There are acouple others too. You can get them a any petstore.
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Anna

Vegas, Lab/Pointer mix (male)
Nevada, German Shepherd Dog (female)
Shorty, Bassett Hound (male)

The three bad kitties, two crazy ferrets, and all the reptiles, little fuzzies, noisy birds and fish.

not normal behavior for wolfdogs.....

my first wolfdog never did it..and she grew up with a malimute and an akita...

my second one, Keona...who is now nearing 2 yrs of age, has never done it.. and we have two golden retrievers! a 3 yr old male and 9 yr old female.... (see my home page link below)..and in the years since 1983 i have spent around wolves and wolfdogs of many contents, ive never heard of that....
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KenC
*SPCA Point of Contact for Stafford and Spotsilvania County VA - wolfdog rescue
*WD rescue assistance to Full Moon Farm Rescue, Blackmountain, NC.
*Defenders of Wildlife

*President: Wolfdog Rescue Resources (WRR)
http://www.renokeo.com/wrr.html

*Keona's (my wolfdog) site: http://www.renokeo.com/keona.html