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Karen Brittan

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I have been showing miniature schnauzers in conformation, obedience, and earthdog for forty years, and am a professional dog groomer. I am not a veterinarian and cannot answer questions of a veterinary nature. However, I can give my opinion or share some experiences on some health issues. Everyone should remember that this is a volunteer service, and few of us are up late into the night. Medical emergencies require a veterinary visit, or at least a telephone call... not an internet question which might not be viewed and answered until hours later. If your dog is sick or injured, it should be seen by a licensed professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Experience in the area

I have taught obedience classes and have taught people how to groom for many years.

Learn more about me and my dogs: http://britmorschnauzers.com

Organizations

Member of: American Miniature Schnauzer Club; Twin Cities Miniature Schnauzer Club; Twin Cities Obedience Training Club; Elk River Kennel Club; Minnesota Professional Pet Groomers Association; Greater Twin Cities Earthdog Club.

Education/Credentials

Fifty-one years of living with, observing, and training dogs, along with numerous seminars during that time.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Rahul	02/02/12	10	10	10
shay	01/18/12	10	10	10
Nirvana	01/10/12	10	9	10	thanks!
Emma	01/09/12	10	10	10	sadly the following day we had jasmine .....
pat	11/18/11	10	10	10	Thank you so much for your answer .....

Recent Answers from Karen Brittan

2012-02-02 Shiny coat:

Lack of a shiny coat is usually due to dirt in the coat or a poor-quality food. Bathe your dog regularly with a good shampoo; one I recommend is Chris Christensen's Black on Black. In between baths

2012-01-28 red spots:

No, dogs cannot get chicken pox. Your dog needs to be seen by a veterinarian as she may have a bacterial infection (which could be contagious to people) or a reaction from fleas. http://www.dogandhorsecare

2012-01-16 zoe schnauzer:

Without actually seeing the behavior, it is hard to really say what and why this is going on. Dogs do have a secondary fear period, generally around 18 mos. of age, and this could be what triggered

2012-01-11 boxer pup biting:

I thought you said he/she (which is it?) was growling and then running away? You never said the puppy was biting. You may well have a puppy that is too dominant for you, and the best solution might be

2012-01-10 pup behaviour:

No, I would say that is not normal as I have never experienced that in 40 years of raising dogs. Granted, you have a different breed, but overall, dogs are dogs. Generally one will get one of two reactions

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