Brave Heart Dobermans

06/14/2024

06/09/2024

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05/15/2024

Jesse was just a little amped up! 16 months

05/05/2024

Happy Sunday!

05/05/2024

Read this before watching video to understand why I’m posting.
I’m a professional trainer and hope to show how quickly what (looks) like play can change so fast and why you should always be monitoring some breeds!
The Doberman with the blue collar who is way too full of himself is our Samson at 5 months. Jesse, our female is 15 months. They are both (at core) dominant at this time. Neither are toy possessive , they often drop their items of interest and share with each other.
This 15 second clip, shows playing tug…however, when the puppy gets too vocal and shoots Jesse (that look) and doesn’t show respect…(dominant jester…)with the bark at the drop of the toy, Well, she gives him a Come to Jesus moment!
Just glad, we monitor our Dobermans when they are together!
This behavior will over time/maturity will lessen and he will learn to respect the female. The reason Sam is so dominant for such a young-in, is he got away with this in the whelping box. This litter apparently wasn’t monitored closely enough.🥴His bulling behavior worked for him in the whelping box!
Dogs like Sam, can often become Bully’s but they can be rehabilitated if caught early enough 😁I am allowing Jesse to correct Sam to a point… You can hear my husband stop the fight (verbally)… Thankfully, that’s all it takes with this pair.
I’m available for virtual sessions if needed😁 ,

04/26/2024

03/28/2024

Heavens Guardian Jesse hangin out with her boyfriend 5 months old Sam!

02/12/2024

Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Dr. Deborah Linder, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, is the head of the Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals and has had articles appear in Eating Well, the Boston Globe, AARP, SHAPE, and XM Sirius Radio Doctor Channel. She has spoken at national and international conferences and a Capitol Hill briefing, and is an expert in pet obesity, nutrition communication, and in the human-animal bond.

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Many pet food companies prominently feature the “veterinarian recommended” label, enticing families seeking the best food for their pets. However, what exactly this label means and how it can help you to make an informed choice can be a bit of a mystery. In this post, we’ll cover what the regulations are for products bearing the “veterinarian recommended” claim.

Who Decides What Claims Can or Can’t Be Made on Pet Food?

The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) plays a central role in pet food labeling, and it’s the authority behind guidelines governing claims like “veterinarian recommended.” It’s important to remember, however, that AAFCO provides guidelines but doesn’t approve, test, or certify pet foods.

Most states create laws and policy from these guidelines, but individual states can also add their own specific rules and standards regarding pet food labeling. To ensure you’re getting the up-to-date and most relevant information specific to your area, consider reaching out to the regulatory authorities in your region (https://www.aafco.org/consumers/understanding-pet-food/).

What Does AAFCO Require for a ‘Veterinarian Recommended’ Claim?

AAFCO Guidelines state that “A personal or commercial endorsement is permitted on a pet food or specialty pet food label provided the endorsement is not false or misleading.” (https://www.aafco.org/resources/startups/labeling-labeling-requirements/). So, while this does allow a claim like “veterinarian recommended,” it does not specify the precise criteria to substantiate your claim isn’t misleading. The AAFCO Pet Food Committee clarifies that conducting a statistically valid survey of veterinarians is essential to support such a claim. This implies that surveying just one or two veterinarians is insufficient, but the exact number of veterinarians to survey and the format of the survey is not defined. Further, they note that it is not possible to provide a specific figure, as the concept of “statistically valid” varies based on several factors. This is where it’s important to remember that local states and not AAFCO actually regulate pet food, so state control officials would be the group that would determine what data is needed to substantiate any claims that are made on product labels. But the “veterinarian recommended” claim is probably rarely questioned, so how rigorous the evidence there really is remains unknown.

Can Pet Foods Also Have a “Veterinarian Approved” Label?

AAFCO guidelines are pretty clear that veterinarians do not approve labels or products. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t find pet food labels (or associated advertising on websites) that use this statement.

Should I Pick a Pet Food That is “Veterinarian Recommended”?

Because this claim has only minimal criteria that may not always be followed, we recommend using other criteria and asking your veterinarian to help you make the most informed decision about what to feed your pet: https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2016/12/questions-you-should-be-asking-about-your-pets-food/.

Feed regulatory information for livestock production farmers and ranchers, pet owners, veterinarians and other animal professionals.

02/08/2024

Hi,
Tummy trouble ?
We also had some issues with diet…
What we recognized is dairy is not working well and we cut out all dairy.
We also went through some issues with supplements until the younger dogs matured to handle it…
We use Bug off Garlic and Fresh Factors from wwwspringtimeinc.com
This is a very good supplement company!
We keep Propectalin on stock and utilize as needed bc Dobermans love to grab grass as they run! Propectalin is a digestive aid.
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02/08/2024

Hi,
Have you had Digestive Issues with your dogs?
Dogs shouldn’t have too much carbohydrates . The Studieds show less than 5% of foodstuffs In total per day… so the more meat the better. Yes, some Breeds are not tolerating Chicken but not sure If that’s bc of the meat or the Chemicals In the meat… but Lamb and Beef shouldn’t be an Issue as far as Dikeman et goes.
We also had some issues with diet…
What we recognized is dairy is not working well and we cut out all dairy.
We also went through some issues with supplements until the younger dogs matured to handle it…
We use Bug off Garlic and Fresh Factors from wwwspringtimeinc.com
This is a very good supplement company!
We keep Propectalin on stock and utilize as needed bc Dobermans love to grab grass as they run! Propectalin is a digestive aid.

02/06/2024

Heaven ‘s Guardian Jesse
Female 13 months, 26.5”/85.8 lbs
Mandic/ Marduste