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OK...just looking for other peoples experiences and advice, as this is the first time I have owned a male dog before. My boys doodle gets stuck in the erect position, after a good humping session against his matt. The first time it happened, I had no idea what was wrong...I suspected that maybe something had twisted. So I phoned the emergency vet, (was a Sunday morning) and he told me to put some KY or vaseline on it. I used KY, and this has worked the 4 or 5 times its happened. Last night, it was stuck again (dried out maybe) so I applied KY, but it took at least 25 minutes to retract, poor boy was all hunched over and very unhappy. I am worried this might happen when i am not around...if i dont apply the KY he starts yelping. He was desexed 10 days ago and I thought that this might stop this from happening, but obviously not. Any ideas...is this something thats pretty normal with a male dog? He is only 6 months old, will he figure out how to retract it himself do you think? (and yes, for some reason I do feel like a dunce and embaressed asking these questions!!)

He is just gorgeous, you must be thrilled to bits and counting down the days. How old is he?

Just came across this whilst browsing for a kennel...not sure of the quality, but worth a look if you are in the market for a new one. http://www.petitude.com.au/Items/dhal-d006...Cage%2089cm%20M

So sorry Gila, RIP little girl. They are both very cute, almost like out of a storybook.

I feed Supercoat lite and mature to my dachshund, along with extras such as chickie necks/wings, sardines. She does pretty well on it, no complaints here. And NO, her poops are not disgusting, they are dark and well formed. :D

I agree with Helen, the waterfront is a great spot to let the dogs stretch their legs a bit. There are grassed areas where you can have a little picnic, and the beach is right in front. Its all on lead, and being a Monday it wont be too busy. Have fun!

I really really like Valkama....easy to say and spell too!

ok..you know you all want it......poo pic!!!

Aw thanks Julie, that is VERY kind of you...I might give Jules method a shot first and see if we make progress that way..if not I will be PMing you. Thanks again! Thanks all for your input..he is a smart little fella who really wants to please.

I agree, this is why your suggestion at me stopping, puppy looking at me and than being treated might be easier for me. I cant turn around on the go, I have to stop first otherwise I mihgt end up tipping backwards.

Got it 4kelpies..cheers thanks for that!

You've got to get in touch with Jo Morgan - she's in Qld and she's in an electric wheelchair. She trains her dogs as assistance dogs, but she also trials them and she's brilliant. http://www.disability.qld.gov.au/stories/jo-morgan/ I'm not keen to give her number out but if you Google her name you'll find it thanks gsdog2...i will definitely check out the above link. I ahve seen people in power chairs walk their dogs, however I am in am manual chair which has a couple of differences. It means I have to hold the lead and push chair at the same time, and my hand that holds the lead will be moving forward and back to push the chair. This can take a bit of getting used to for the dog. Also, a manual chair is much less stable than a power chair, would be almost like someone trying to talk there dog on roller skates! Ive almost had my dachshund pull me out onto a road once, so its really important for me and puppy to walk safely.

Jules, I will definitely start trying the treat method. Thankyou. I had been changing directions when he was starting to pull, but that seemed to have very little effect. He mainly pulls if my OH is walking my other dog in front, or if we are on our way home.

Liverwurst!!!! He loves it.

Hi...I was wondering if there is anyone out there that has had any experience with training dogs when owner is in a manual wheelchair. I have a 17wo cocker spaniel puppy, and I am a paraplegic, that is in a wheelchair. He is NOT an assistance dog, just a beautiful companion pet that I was hoping to do obedience with. I am interested in agility, but I think that because of my limitations that would be difficult unless someone else works him. Anyway, back to training, I am interested in how people have taught a dog to loose lead walk whilst in a wheelchair primarily. He is picking up on things so quickly, he waits for his food, sits, drops...etc. but the one area I am having troubles with is with him pulling, which makes it really difficult for me to walk him. My dachshund used to do this too, but I changed her over to a gentle leader and she was brilliant. I would prefer to try and train puppy to loose lead walk with me first without a gentle leader. Any tips please? Thanks. Anna

Just a thought, I know you can buy those childproof plastic knobs that you have to hold a certain way and than turn to be able to open the door, maybe there is something similiar that can fit on your door handles. If I wasnt heading off to bed, I would google it for you!

that makes sense...he often has wet ears from his water bowl. Is it a fungal thing do you think?

My 15wo cocker puppy has developed a slightly thickened crusty edge around the bottom of his ear, that is not where it joins his head but the end where it dangles. I am suspecting maybe a fungal sort of thing, but am not really sure. He will be going to puppy pre school next Tuesday, so I can get the nurse/vet to have a look then, but was hoping someone might be clued in to this, and how it was treated. Thanks! Anna

Awww no! Rocca made me smile, his photos were truly beautiful and I am sure that he will leave so many wonderful memories for so many. RIP big boy.

What a terrible shock for you, RIP Buddy.....run free old fella.

fascinating....I have this and it was difficult enough to detect as a human, having to see specialists and have MRI's, let alone as a dog.

Ive also heard this, I dont do the ice thing anymore just in case. Such a pity, it was nice giving them treats in ice on a hot day!

I saw a guy walking a long haired corgi just recently, just stunning!! At the time I wondered if it was a X as I had no idea long coat was an option. I love corgis, they are on my want list!

I know there are a couple of people here that have stayed at Merindah farm cottages, but they have been sold on according to the old website, with no new contact details although it does say that the new owners are planning on keeping it as holiday cottages. Does anyone know the new contact details? thanks

thats horrible nannas...there are some absolute idiots around.