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pup is acting like a BRAT, not a boss ;)

How's she going now ?

Cha- I agree! he sounds a bit like a pushy teenager ;)

please do NOT stop the grumbles - that is a warning ..and if the pup does NOT listen - next may be a snap . IF there is NO grumble - and just a snap/bite ... because the lab feels insecure now his owner won't let him warn the pup ..he could do damage to try & rein the youngster in . I would be teaching the youngster to sleep in a crate/pen to give the old boy some well deserved peace & quiet . In our porch at present are 4 dogs - all in their OWN beds .. rarely do any of ours share a bed past puppyhood.

Sorry - you must have the wrong puppy identified - THAT face can do no wrong!! ;)

I shouldn't ...but ... LOL What a mix!!!! :) Ok ... perhaps make him a dig pit - full of sand /clean straw /kongs/ big bones /nylabones and deer antlers? That is HIS spot to play . It needs to be big enough for him to stand in & dig in several places ..perhaps 1.5 metre X 2 metres? And deep enough to get a decent dig ;) I would not bother with weedmat just yet ..Imagination is painting images of a very satisfied puppy after pulling it all up/out, and dragging it 'round the yard

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It isn't the controversy which is a concern - D O L thrives on controversy ;) Sometimes these situations have legal ramifications to them ..and telling stories in public is often very unwise I wish you and pup all the best - pls give us an update ? :)

oh. wow. :hug:What an ordeal for everyone . I hope the old boy feels much more comfortable now :)

LOL - imagining trapping 12 kg ferals here and taking to the vet for desexing! NOT. !

I have NFI who 'Morrissey' is .cecil the lion? not really . They are not indigenous, or in countable numbers, or popular with tourists....I love cats - and feel ill at the thought of masses of poisonings etc ...however , it would be SO much better for Australia as a whole ...we used to have possums, ground nesting birs and small mammals - over the past 40 yrs, cats & foxes have decimated our wildlife.Morrissey should come watch a feral cat take down a goatling or lamb - yes it IS like a lion ...but.....

H WDO it :)

:) Actually, his coat is NOT soft .. the ruff is quite coarse ..he's a good model - anything for attention ;)

It's been a little while .the gremlin is now old enough to spend more time with The Boss - and has had some experience with feral goats .The Boss has decided Smoke will either be brilliant - or dead , as his idea of controlling billygoats is to grab their beards ,& hang on!! Oh Dear.... he is excellent at running under bellies to get from one side of a yard to the other ..and apart from being car sick , is doing OK.

Look at them ... almost real dogs now ;)

yes, I agree - the breeder would probably have been aware . if so - then sending you a pup with problems is at the least , certainly not good practice. Glad you have sought advice from the kennel club, too. take it slow ... do some thinking ..and hope it works out for you all :)

Hi - how disappointing .I hope you have contacted the breeder- they need to be made aware- ..... I would also advise reading this . http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/262328-knuckling-over/

he was so good! :)

My hope is that the kids have now had it shown them that dogs can be dangerous .That they should NOT go poking around other folks' property , and that not everything can be fixed.it makes me sad , so many kids ( and young adults ) lack life experience . I know- many have way more than their share :( .Dogs are all seen as cute & fluffy ..respect for others, and their possessions is often lacking ... So very sad for everyone . The dogs were possibly carrying on behind that fence ... who knows how stirred up they were?

Turn sound down ..it is kinder on the ears . enjoy!!

Perhaps take your guy to flyball or something?

:) They won't get bigger faster ;) You are doing well ...just now gradually change them to a really good meat source , a good puppy formula ..and watch them eat! they must be so cute !!

Oh didn't see the kong nasty toy , sorry .

Ostrich eggs !! The perfect , enironmentally friendly treat ball!! LOL