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Dogs are smart - Don & Widget & Possum will ,and do , hunt feral cats ..and will attack them . cats inside though? Widget & Don & Tallie all sleep in my room - the dogs are on tethers , admittedly ...but otherwise inside - Tallie only has to glance at them , and they shrink to teeny puppies .possum always goes up to Tallie whingeing and fawning .... If Toby is shredding wire to access furry things - is there some sort of outrigger fence which could be made 'hot' ? No, I realise it will not dampen her drive /desire ..but may help everyone's sanity ? Kirty - have you thought of maybe attending some retrieve/hunting training? Poodles were originally gun dogs /waterfowl retrievers - perhaps she would shine at that ...and learn some channelling /control ?

..and she has a nice new 'hoodie' ;)

What a gorgeous and lucky little girl :)

She still can be spritely - well into her teens :)

It's awfully hard for you, being a wildlife carer !

she doesn't care if the ground is crunchy :) LOL We DO get Winter :D

A tricky one

That's a Gremlin - even I know that !! Oh My ...how cute is that :) I know the OP wants shorthaired, and isn't quite ready - but how CUUUTE :)

A thought .. has he always been active/jumping/running , etc ? Just wondering if there have been any signs along the way .. MAYBE ... maybe - he has always had some sort of joint/arthritis problem , worsening with the years ? That is covering vet issues ..behavioural issues .. well.. that's why there are professionals - and I so hope you get assistance soon.

Agree with a muzzle - although you possibly will not be able to put it on ! do NOT force the issue . I strongly suggest a thorough vet check ..although if he has been this way since a pup - there is probably no immediate pain or injury . I DO recommend a behaviourist, recommended by DOLers be contacted immediately ., before any more confrontations with this dog . You may love him .. but owning him has big problems IMO , he may indeed have been born with the aggression - kicking in when puberty hit ... and .... i do NOT believe in every temperament problem being caused by humans . if he is cold - then just give him an enclosed, roofed space , filled with a mass of shredded paper into which he can burrow . Shredded paper is really good insulation :) You can also use things like several polar fleece blankets scrunched up , in a draught proof box/kennel ..and one or two of THESE. if he is cold - he will seek it out !

Glad the UTI can be easily sorted :) H D - don't panic yet . get the proper Xrays done with a specialist , and then make plans .

Don't appear rare -a number of breeders advertise on D O L :) If you are on a fixed income .. I suggest starting now , and talking with breeders who breed for temperament /health . Build rapport , and ask about returned dogs / dogs who are being retired from the ring etc ... You could always keep abreast of the rescues., and make some contact with folk there :)

Agree!

awww... :) I love those images - and hope they help. Nuffin' wrong with black dogs ;)

Speak with the vet, and perhaps they can prescribe something which you can give the dog at home , on the day of the appointment ? Then he can be properly anaesthetised at the clinic. When he's under, it would be a good time to have teeth/ears checked as well ! Best of luck . I would also advise finding a smallish clinic , with experienced vet ., as close to you as possible .....and yes, get a good and comfortable muzzle - train the dog to accept it well before it is needed. Look up JAFCO muzzles . :)

oh sorry 'bout that , Kirislin ....

I was going to suggest use a table - so pup is well off the ground, and you can be more comfortable in placing treats/manoeuvring pup.

R S A - yes, I saw the toys, and thought they looked worth a photo or two :) Thanks!

Sounds good . :)

This FB GROUP often has such questions posed & answered ...

Lovin' her 'work' :) (and cuddles)

ha!! Looking forward to action pics ;)

IF you are doing this to get a 'free' dog .... you may be in for much more than you bargained ;) As I know not a big deal of showing , etc ... No way would I seek care of someone's dog .The worry of keeping it healthy, fit, and , yes, in "show condition' would take away a lot of my enjoyment . I would also worry about dogs escaping /having accidents , etc . That's just my view - best of luck ,whatever your choice ..

As normal castration is done 'outside ' ..I am not sure how any damage could be done to bladder/spine/sphincters .... I would advise seeking a second opinion , and carefully observing ALL sorts of things ..how he runs/jumps/lies down. What he drinks from , how much he drinks .......

oh! :)