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This looks absolutely amazing ... I don' t know anything about it , except that the owner is lovely :) Told her I would share : so here :) Mutton Falls B&B, TARANA, NSW , an old (1840's) homestead & associated buildings - beautifully restored, alongside a river ,and with an acre of amaingly green grounds CLICK FOR WEBSITE

Think of it as a new opportunity for you both to bond ;) By the way .. you might enjoy this article, too > CLICK on leadership.

Here you are ! Grab a coffee..and browse thru the discussions here ... CLICK

*nods* all is not lost :) Unfortunately , it means you need to backtrack , and work at teaching him the good habits again :) I'll look for threads to help you ...

;) a word .. or several about increased running /playing . it is a terrific tool - to make a FITTER dog, who then needs MORE running/playing to achieve that relaxed/tired state ;) as roova said ..trick /obedience work -BRAIN training is a good tool to relax a pup/dog . Several short sessions each day ... then again.. he MAY be hard wired to have way too much nervous energy ....and it may be difficult to teach him to be calm and relaxed ...

I like . CLICK HERE LOVE this :

hi :) OK. First, find an excellent and ethical Akita breeder !!! make sure you get a pup whose line has been well though out, and tested for any hereditary problems > THEN - the breeder should be your first call for all things Akita :) They should help you with diet etc , as they are the 'experts' Dog food is as individual as your dog. One size does NOT fit all :) Research the breed , and perhaps have a read here as well :) LINK- lots of discussion about feeding puppy Akita LINK- link dedicated to Akitas on D O L

our dogs do this often - so hopefully it's just a case of being a bit surprised ...

"'ermmm yep!" anyhow .. some discussion by locals HERE and a video here :

:) It was a trip with a difference !

'dusting the dog' playing with the iphone this morning ... dear Molly ...

:) glad you enjoyed it .

puppiesssss :)

Jonah Shaking!!!

Oh ..and what bones does this pup get to chew ? I bet a nice frozen chicken carcass or frozen whole turkey neck would keep him busy ;) ( and feed him at the same time ! One game I would teach asap is the 'swap' , or 'gimme' game . I use this a lot. puppy is given/picks up a toy - NOT a bone or deer antler /whatever . You have a treat in your hand .. make sure he sees/smells it ,and use whichever word you like to IMMEDIATELY replace the toy he drops with the treat . Pick up the toy..and play with him ..happy, happy :) repeat, repeat, repeat ....ONLY when he has something in his mouth. Later on ....it should mean that he will reconsider stuff he has picked up , whether it be a shoe, or a dead lizard :)

have I missed how old this pup is ?

I swear by the use of a nice wide/ or padded flat collar when training ..it's a way of communicating ..and it's the way I was taught, over 50 yrs ago ... it's no use giving corrections if a dog hasn't learned a particular action ... pups respond to fun/interaction and contact ... I very much agree with dididog's comments about the communication aspect ... I think you will find this article valuable :) PUNISHING PUPPIES

Anticipation ... can easily become an obsession. make her food up when she is outside or somewhere ...

and here is where Dulcie, Bo, Indi & Wags were ... LINK HERE ABC Goldfields News site Wags, Indi , & The Boss .

Well, now :eek: there is an offer for you, Canetoad. :thumbsup:

Oh wow!! SO big now :)

Terrific photos!! Thanks :)

She and the other 3 were happy just to go straight to their beds last night, that's for sure!! the terrain over there was SO rough ..red, rocky , shale uplifts everywhere ... poor Dulcie seems to have bruised feet ..no pad damage or anything ..just a bit tender sore . I guess it feels a bit like the day after wearing maseur sandals for hours the first day!! ;)

Yesterday , The Boss came home after 2 weeks over in WA chasing feral goats . Here is Dulcie ...worn out .. :)

oh :) i hope his health is OK ..and that he gets over the shock well . Great work from all concerned- may the thieves be prosecuted soon!