MadWoofter

If you were fostering the dog I might say yes (in a neutral place), but they rehomed her - the dog's wellbeing is far more important than their need to see the dog. I agree with everyone here - no more visits. Up to you if you want to meet on neutral territory and/or send email pics

Thanks guys. Bit more background - she's about 9 & I adopted her 5 years ago. She's used to being on her own (well, with Fleming) so it's not like she's suddenly being left by herself. I certainly don't reward her for being sooky, in fact the opposite. I only let her come & sit with me once she's stopped crying. Other behaviours (of mine that is) haven't changed - I'm still pack leader, leader order hasn't changed between her & Flemo, they get greeted when I say so, they come up on the furniture when I say - I really can't pick anythere there that has changed enough to upset her. Thanks for the teeth info thelinks. I hope it's not that - she's only got about 3 left !!

Tess has always been a real sook, but just recently she's turned into a nightmare, wanting to be close constantly and she's now at the point where she'll sit looking at me and will start crying if she's not able to sit right next to me (or half on top of me) I'm taking her to the vet to rule out anything physical, but she doesn't have any symptoms that I can tell - no obvious pain or discomfort, stools fine, no vomiting. She's very 'sensitive' at the best of times, and I know she picks up on my vibes (others have said this too, it's not just me). I've been a bit down lately, but she's never been this bad before, and I am a tad worried. I'm not looking for any answers (don't think there are any ), but just wanted to know if others have got particularly sensitive or sooky hairies. Any suggestions on getting her out of the doldrums?

Having just moved to Adelaide I'm looking at vets. The closest vet to me here is Paradise Vet Hospital. Does anyone know it? Any recommendations. Or does anyone know a good one in the north-east? TIA

Nawww, they are so cute YG. They look lovely & snug

Naw Sue, he's gorgeous. Glad to hear he's settling in, even with the 4am playtime !

Hugs to you all that lost friends.

So sorry to hear of Emma's passing. Run free pretty girl.

Happy Birthday Gemma She's a gorgeous girl

Yes there are, however I would use them with care. You should always have some part of your body higher than the dog's. If she's standing up, then you sit so your head is higher than hers. If she's lying down, then raise yourself on your elbow, again so your head is higher than hers. If she shows any sign of being dominant while doing this, then you need to stop playing with her on the floor until you have reasserted yourself as pack leader in all areas. It's not something that will happen quickly, and it may be that she will still occasionally show dominant behaviour, so it's a continual training thing. Do this and then if she is being dominant, you need to work on the snapping. Not too sure about how to do that, but others will know. If she's quite happy with you being leader while playing on the floor, then I'd say the snapping is just play, and wouldn't consider it a huge issue

Just wanted to clarify that it was that part I'm talking about. I'd work on getting her attention (is she food motivated?) to stop her jumping. Most importantly though, I'd stop the playing on the floor with her. It puts you 'down' at her level, rather than being pack leader, and the snapping could be the start of a dominance issue. You should always be on top - and that includes physically. The not focusing I would say could be youth, but then again it could be she's just being stubborn

I'll start by saying I don't know much about working breeds, or about puppies / young ones, but in my experience, fosters take some time to 'settle'. If you've got some basic training in, and are doing agility with her, then you've obviously built up some trust, and in three months that's no mean feat. There are a lot more people here more qualified than I to provide advise, but it does sound like she's trying to be noticed by you when around other dogs, which is behaviour I've noticed with some fosters I've had. They're so lacking in attention, that when they start getting it, they don't like it when it's not focused on them 100% I would suggest working with her on the basic sit when she's around other dogs and people to stop the jumping. Work out her motivator, and use that to get her attention. I certainly don't think you're screwing up things at all. It's a combinaion of puppy exuberance, and wanting to be your #1. Congrats on your foster - she's beautiful

Well I've just caught up with lots & lots of puppy pics, and I'm feeling all warm & gooey I really don't think you could find a puppy that isn't just gorgeous, but I have to say that the Samoyeds win. Closely followed by the cockers & the corgis. Hmmm, think I might have to go back to page 1 & check again, just to make sure

Of course is was the cat that knocked it off the bench, and they were just cleaning up like they said. You believe those faces don't you ?

"Bark in the Park" is on this Saturday in Adelaide. From 10am in Rymill Park. Is anyone else going?

He's gorgeous Ruthless Sounds like he's fitting in very well

Thanks for a lovely afernoon everyonhe. Tess & Fleming spent the car ride home asleep, relocated themselves from the car straight to the sofas, and haven't moved since !! Twas lovely to meet you all, and I'm looking forward to the next one. Oh, and that slice was to die for

Tess, Fleming & I are looking forward to Sunday. Sorry YG - I left all my unused dog coats at home for future fosters.

I think Tess is geting dumber ! I play with both of them of a night with squeaky balls, and I've noticed recently that Tess will get the ball 'stuck' under her foot, and instead of lifting her foot up, she'll slide it (and the ball) over the floor, while trying to bite her foot, and will then pounce on the ball when she lets it go like it's suddenly appeared by magic. She's not normally a dumb dog, but she's not the brightest spark either. A couple of things have changed in the last few weeks - I've moved & am now in a bigger house, and Fleming has become much more ball-focused recently (to the point he tries to take a ball out of Tess' mouth), but I don't know if this has had an impact on her (neither appear to). I reallly can't work it out. Sometimes I think she's just entertaining herself, and other times I think she's just sooo thick she hasn't realised that if she lifts her foot up she'll get the ball !! What do you think - entertaining herself? Or is she getting old (she's nearly 9) and can't work things out? Or is she just thick (and I won't admit it?

doG Fleming is funny. He is absoluely obsessed with squeaky balls, so I usually buy the pack of 4 from the $2 shop. I came home this afternoon with some shopping which I left on the loungeroom floor (still in bags) while I made a few phone calls. 5 minutes later, there was Fleming, who'd managed to work out which bag held the "squeaks" and separate it from the rest, lying with one leg on either side of the bag with his head shoved in it sniffing at the squeaks. Does anyone else have obsessed pooches?

Thanks Ness - does that mean I have to have 'passed' an obedience course or something first? I looked up the Agility SA website and they had contact details to email or ring, so I'll do that one Monday. I guess 'well behaved' doesn't equal obedience does it !

Thanks Mrs R-B. Can you join an agility club without doing comps? I've just moved to Adelaide and have looked up the agility club info so will contact them & ask the more specific q's - just wanted to get an idea if it was at all possibe. Oh, and it might be the same club you're in No offence to those that do it, but doggie dancing just doesn't appeal to me.

Awwwww, drool....... He's just gorgeous Cassie. How lucky I've moved to Adelaide. I think a meet & greet is definitely in order !!

I'd love to do agility with Fleming, but not sure if he'd be allowed having only 3 legs. He's very active, and has no problems running, jumping & playing. I think he'd love the mental stimulation of agility, and would be fine with the majority of the activities. Has anyone done agility with a limb-lacking hairy? Oh, and it's a hind leg that's been chopped.

A couple of recommendations. I stayed at these en route from Sydney to Adelaide last week and they were great. Narrandera Caravan Park Ken & Barbara Jones Junction Newell & Sturt Highways Narrandera 2700 (02) 6959 2955 www.narranderacaravanpark.com.au River Road Caravan Park Debbie & Peter Anderson 199 Ranfurly Way Mildura VIC 3502 (03) 5025 2772 www.riverroad.com.au Both were fabulous, with perfectly adequate cabin accommodation which allows the dogs inside. Hosts were very friendly & helpful. Usual rules of course - no dogs off leash & pick up poop. Neither had naoff-leash area on site, but had lots of walking areas, and in Mildura there's walking tracks along the river where you could let them off just across the road.