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Friday, November 2, 2012
Stack a Bully
I seen this on FB today and felt that it should be passed along
more and more people are starting to get into Conformation Shows.
Keep your eyes open weight pulls will be hitting VA soon.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Vegetables Fruits Herbs........
Carrots- Contains vitamin A, B, C, D, E, G, K, potassium, calcium. I use carrots as the base and add a few others to vary the juice daily.
Celery- Contains organic sodium helps maintains fluidity of the blood and lymph’s. It also is helpful for arthritis, water retention, urinary problems, and chemical imbalances.
Yellow and Green Squash
Beets- Contains copper, manganese, potassium. It builds red corpuscles as well as tones the blood. Add once a week due to beet's having cleansing properties.
Collard Greens- Contains vitamin A, C, potassium, chlorophyll
Kale- has the same nutrients as cabbage, helps with digestive disorders
Zucchini- high in water as well as potassium, manganese, and antioxidants like vitamin A and C
Sweet Potato- high in fiber and packed with vitamins A, B5, B6,
Pumpkin- Good for a few things, diarrhea, constipation and weight loss. I give my dogs 1-4 tablespoons when they have cannon butt, 4-6 tablespoons when they are constipated, and 8 tablespoons with every meal when underweight. Pumpkin is also a great source of fiber.
Watercress- Contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B17, C, D, E, K, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, sodium, magnesium, copper, manganese, fluorine, sulphur, chlorine, iodine, germanium, silica, zinc, and also its a intestinal cleanser
Parsley- Is full of chlorophyll, and helps fight bad breath. Best thing about it all parts of the plant can be used seed, leaves, stems, and roots. An herb helps with oxygen metabolism with the adrenal and thyroid glands, healing for the genito-urianry tract.
Ginger-The most popular uses for ginger have been, and continue to be, stomach-related issues like motion sickness and nausea; also it’s used for inflammation and arthritis problems.
Flax Seed or Oil-
Alfalfa Sprouts- One of the highest sources of Vitamin A.
Cayenne-
Garlic- Garlic contains about 30 compounds that have been found to be useful for a variety of conditions from skin disorders to cancer; holistic veterinarians recommend garlic because of its multiple health benefits. Garlic stimulates immune functions in the bloodstream by increasing the activities of killer cells. These cells seek out and destroy invading microbes and cancer cells. Dogs with suppressed immune systems or ones fighting cancer can profit from having fresh garlic added to their diet. Healthy dogs can also boost their immune system and fight to prevent cancer from consuming fresh garlic. This powerful antimicrobial and antibiotic is effective in fighting various forms of internal or external bacterial, viral, or fungal infection, including parasites and protozoan organisms. Garlic contains at least six compounds that can enhance liver function by helping the liver eliminate toxins from the body. The exact reason and extent of garlic's effeteness in preventing fleas and ticks isn’t all that clear. It may be the odor released through the dog's skin as the garlic is metabolized. Whatever the reason, there’s a lot of reports on the effectiveness of garlic as a flea and tick repellent. When using fresh garlic use this table to help you feed them an appropriate amount. 5-15 pounds- ½ clove; 20-40 pounds- 1 clove; 45-65 pounds- 1 ½ cloves; 70-95 pounds- 2 cloves; 100 pounds and over 3 cloves. Use this guide and feed your dogs every other day and taking a week long break every 5 weeks.
Lemon Balm- a calming herb that sooths and relaxes your dog, it’s a digestive add that helps with canine gas, helps with muscle relaxation for working dogs after a hard day of work, it also is a canine deodorizer, it has disinfecting properties, it also has insect-repelling benefits; 1 teaspoon for every 15 pounds, so 1 tablespoon for a 50 pound dog
Apples- Vitamin A
Cranberries-
Pineapples-
Seedless Watermelon-
Blue Berries-
Raspberries-
Info Update: 12-17-2016
A List of Meat, Bones, & Organ..........
Raw Meaty Bones (RMB)
Raw Meaty Bones are the core of a Natural diet and this must have the correct meat to bone ratio to insure optimal health (VERY IMPORTANT).
RMB iteams should be fed to your dog every day. RMBs as a meal can be fed to your dog ground or given whole, but in order for your dog to get the full benefits of the RMB it should be fed whole. Meats can be fed freely but don’t over look the other proteins like (organ meats). Heart is considered to be an Organ and a Meat. I often ground or chop the organ meats and added them to a puree of veggie/fruits mix.
Meats & RMBs & Organs
Whole Eggs (with shell hard boiled)
Beef, Buffalo, Deer, Goat, Lamb, RMBs (no dense weight-bearing bones)
Neck Bones
Tails
Feet
Beef, Buffalo, Deer, Goat, Lamb Organs
Heart
Liver
Kidney
Spleen
Sweetbread
Lung
Green Tripe
Beef, Buffalo, Deer, Goat, Lamb, Meats
Heart
Tongue
Ground Beef
Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Quail RMBs
Necks
Backs
Wings
Feet
Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Quail Organs
Hearts
Liver
Gizzards
Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Quail Meats
Breast
Legs
Thighs
Hearts
Although these iteams have bone in them I feel that it is not the right amount of Meat to Bone to be called a Raw Meaty Bone so I place them in the Meat category.
Whole fish including the Bones, Guts, Heads, and Scales
Sardines
Smelt
Anchovies
Shad
Mackerel
Canned fish is used sparingly; salmon, sardines, and mackerel packed in water or vegetables oil is what I tend to stick with when I use canned fish this is also added to the veggie mixes.
I avoid fresh Salmon! WHY? Salmon poisoning, this is a potentially fatal condition seen in dogs that eat Raw Fresh Salmon. You see Salmon swim upstream to breed and this is when the Salmon can become infected with a parasite called nanophyetus salmincola. Nanophyetus Salmincola is generally harmless, but the danger occurs when the parasite itself is infected with another organism called neorickettsia helminthoeca. It’s this microorganism that causes salmon poisoning and all the problems. Typical signs are:
Vomiting
Vomiting
Lack of appetite
Fever
Diarrhea
Weakness
Swollen lymph nodes
Dehydration
Raw Food
BARF, RAW, or NATURAL DIET, how ever you want to call it, we must start by agreeing and understanding that all dogs are different and so are their activity levels and feeding requirements. For years I fed a great quality commercial dog food, until it was discontinued, but I always added a little fresh meat with bone, or pieces of fruit to my dog’s bowls as treats. While being faced with having to find a new feed, I decided to do research and talk to breeders who fed a Natural diet only, then I decided to give it a try. What I noticed right away was the dog odors disappeared. Then it was the undeniable change in the quality of their coats, mental and muscle development, and overall health and stability of my dogs.
When I started feeding my dogs a Raw diet, I was told that a good and easy rule of thumb is to feed (1) pound of RAW food for every (50) pounds of the dog’s Body Weight, for at least 2 weeks, while keeping an eye on the dogs to see if an increase or decrease in quantity is needed, to fit each individuals needs.
I feel that a dog’s diet should be 30%-50% Muscle Meats, 30%-50% Raw Meaty Bones (RMB), 10%-20% Organs, and 5%-10% vegetables, fruit, herbs, and eggs. Now you're saying hold up, why so big of a percentage range; the simple answer is there is not one formula that is perfect for every dog, things need to be tweaked to fit each individual dog. When it comes to the use of GRAINS, I only use what my dogs can handle, because it’s a fact that many dogs are allergic to grains the most common being Wheat, Corn, and Soy.
INFO UPDATED 12-17-2016
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Can Your Bully Pull?
A weight
pull competition tests a dog’s strength and stamina based on the dog’s ability
to pull a maximum amount of weight on a sled or cart over a prescribed distance
within a prescribed amount of time. Scores are based on the amount of weight
pulled and the amount of time required to complete the pull. The type of weight
vehicle may vary according to the surface of the pull area. Proper equipment is mandatory when weight
pulling. The most important part about
the training of your dog for weight pulling is allowing enough time to
condition the dog to weight pulling thoroughly before entering them into an
event. If you spent the hours and days slowly building your dog's muscles by
raising the weight they pull, they should be strong and able to pull by the
time you're ready to enter into an event. Find a weight pull in your area and
go check it out. When you get there ask
plenty of questions, and ask for advice on how to start your dogs training for
future weight pulling.
When 2 Strat Training.......
I’ll say training starts as soon as you receive your new pup. The first thing I say to my new pup is “go potty” most likely I just picked up the new addition to my yard. Better to use the bathroom outside then in the car and crate I’ll say. After that it’s pretty simple: “come or let’s go”, if the pup comes great, if not simply go and pick the pup up and proceed to your car or on your way. I open the car and crate doors then say “crate or cage” then the pup is placed inside and the door is closed. Already my new pup has begun to learn 3 new phrases: “GO POTTY” “COME or LET’S GO” “CRATE OR CAGE”. Lol!!!
Dogs learn by repetition the more something is done or said the easier it becomes for the dog to understand what you want. I run threw everything every day, focusing more on one thing or the other on certain days mixing the days throughout the weeks to make sure they have it. Bad behaviors can be corrected by understanding the needs of that individual dog; what’s missing? It’s always ok to go to a reputable trainer when needed. For the first time dog owner I recommend you and your pup take basic obedience classes, some of you second, third, fourth, and fifth dog owners need to take some classes as well. Dogs are able to learn a wide verity of words so invest into your dog by just spending quality one on one hands on time; you will be amazed at what you and your dog will learn.
The Living Legend REMY......
I REALLY DID NOT WANT TO GO HERE.....LOL
THE MAN, THE LEGEND, ONE DOG ONE LINE.......REEEEMMMYYYYY
THIS IS NOT ONLY ONE OF THE BADDEST BULLIES EVER, HE CHANGED THE GAME TOTALLY. BEFORE HIM THERE WAS THE THOUGHT THAT ONLY A COUPLE PEOPLE COULD CONTROL EVERYTHING. A PERSON COULD NOT TAKE PRIDE IN THERE DOG AND GIVE HIM HIS OWN LEGACY..HE FOR SURE CHANGED THE BULLY WORLD FOREVER AND IS PICTURE PERFECT OF WHAT A REAL AMERICAN BULLY LOOKS LIKE........CONGRATS FABE AND REMY
IF YOU GOT LOVE FOR THE TRUE CORRECT AMERICAN BULLY...YOU GOTTA SHOW REMY SOME LOVE.....
THE MAN, THE LEGEND, ONE DOG ONE LINE.......REEEEMMMYYYYY
THIS IS NOT ONLY ONE OF THE BADDEST BULLIES EVER, HE CHANGED THE GAME TOTALLY. BEFORE HIM THERE WAS THE THOUGHT THAT ONLY A COUPLE PEOPLE COULD CONTROL EVERYTHING. A PERSON COULD NOT TAKE PRIDE IN THERE DOG AND GIVE HIM HIS OWN LEGACY..HE FOR SURE CHANGED THE BULLY WORLD FOREVER AND IS PICTURE PERFECT OF WHAT A REAL AMERICAN BULLY LOOKS LIKE........CONGRATS FABE AND REMY
IF YOU GOT LOVE FOR THE TRUE CORRECT AMERICAN BULLY...YOU GOTTA SHOW REMY SOME LOVE.....
By: Tobin Frost
Sunday, October 28, 2012
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