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Originally Posted by RedDobieCHAMP  Champ is 6 months old (almost), I've had him since 8 weeks. He weighs 59 pounds, and he looks lean, very tall and lanky, definitly not fat.
Lately I've noticed his front paws turned slightly outward when he's standing straight. I know the books I read say they're paws should be straight forward, neither in nor out.
I have alot of tile in my house and he slides around alot. I also read that this could be too much physical activity (from a thread on page 4).
Also, he has been on High Quality Kibble since I've brought him home, I havent found a "perfect" food for him yet, we've tried Orijen, Canidae, Solid Gold, and now he seems to be doing the best on Innova LB pup
Anyone have or had this problem? |
in addition to the above very good advice, too-smooth flooring, like tiles, would make the front paws face outwards to get a better grip on the floor. you could try throwing large rugs around on the floor to prevent your dobe from skidding. however, I like my floors bare (that's the whole point of having a non-carpeted floor) - it's cooler. so what I do is to take him out to play as much as I can, instead of playing in my apartment. he mostly sleeps when indoors, or just paces/walks around, patrolling my apartment.