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ENJOY! A sleeping puppy is a GOOD puppy ;)

i remember years ago there was a query on this - the yellow morning vomits ;) I have had dogs do it , too. The solution in these cases was to give dogs a few bikkies as a late night snack - no more morning upchucks :) Have you tried this with your dog?

Thanks for that video, jules :) Looks good!

is it totally DRUG FREE - or is it NO G.A . Do they perhaps give them a shot of something which leaves the poor dog paralysed- but conscious ? I think the worst first, sorry if the person doing it has no qualifications - steer clear .

how do they keep the dog still? A dog who wriggles at the wrong moment risks injury .... I'd be asking what restraint methods they use .

He was such a gem - do you know how long it took me to rehome him?! He was an awesome dog just very big for a lab and middle aged by the time he came to me. labs are a funny thing - folks either grab them .. or just aren't interested . I guess middle aged makes a difference.Anyhow - I am SO glad he found a home, and a job .That's such a good story :) The thing is with labs - so many people expect "guide dog" calmness and obedience ... but don't realise that labs are a whole lotta dog under that winsome smile - and understanding /patience & honesty are needed to produce that. (just never ever, ever offer me an entire young adult male lab who has been a backyard feature) NEVER AGAIN - I have had some awful experiences with them, poor dogs.

a collective AWWWWWW :) The face of that lab boy ............... *melt*

a collective AWWWWWW :) The face of that lab boy ............... *melt*

i don't think they are suitable for baby pups - Your pup is NOT a baby pup ...and I would perhaps find a different trainer ;) but .. Not sure about now ..but back in my previous life I trained many many guide and therapy dogs using chain collars - these were dogs who were working in public, and needed to be bombproof, friendly and of solid temperament :) Most were - and those that were not were born that way .

Haven't looked. Mitchell used to tremble all over - and chatter his teeth - LOUD , others in the waiting room could hear . He hated the vets .

welll- dogs CAN live happily never going to a park with other dogs :) - said partly light heartedly - there are dogs to bee seen on walks, at Club/events ..and there are organised 'playdates', where the dogs can hoon around safely . . if a dog is taught to toilet on command , then the mess can be kept to a particular spot, too - so there is no need to visit a park for that purpose ....

A thought? have you tried the obedience bit on a footpath away from a main road ? Working on a footpath can be good - as there are often cooking smells /kids/ the odd cat /folks on 'gophers' - all that stuff :)

IMO, the majority of folks use parks as a place for R&R ..and for their dogs to "play with others" . Someone expecting to work seriously and undisturbed ? A rare happening! I suggest buying/using one of these - how are folks/and their dogs to know to give you a wide berth otherwise?

What if you cut back on the walks - and do different things with him instead?

Agree - vet check on heart /joints, etc ..then probably a change in feeding .Also take him out for walks very early ,and maybe late at night when it's cooler. is there a destination he enjoys? coffee shop/beach/friend's house? that could increase his motivation :)

Hi - make sure your boy has plenty of mental exercise /training/interactive toys . :) use fly traps and repellent ..and contact a behaviourist if it seems the dog is obsessed with chasing/catching flies to extremes- as it can become a big problem.....

I like snakes, as a creature ..but am petrified when they are around the house ...as most Summers we lose a dog, or chooks, or something.

http://www.forbesadv...tten-by-public/ he had previously picked the snake up, and shifted it off the road ... The snake was obviously a bit ticked off/confused. The man in question has learnt a lesson or three ;) I have always stood stock still .. even when very young .. a snake was with me when I was watering the plants in Mum's fern house ..I stood still, and sprayed the snake gently with water ...kept it there & happy until someone despatched it.

my work here is done ............. :) Wish I could afford it - I think it's a nice thing .

poor old fella - he is obviously feeling pretty unwell, and worried , and so very tired. gussy cat picks the worst time!! Now she will be ticked off with everyone ;) for you & your tribe!

small, but deadly? Went to feed my bantams ..& jumped 3 feet backwards after seeing a 4 foot long brown snake on the floor of the aviary! As it had some twigs on it ..I guessed it was no longer alive - found a (very) long stick , tapped, poked ..& was proven correct . One gorgeous, bright and healthy looking dead reptile. hmmmm... on closer inspection, it had a couple of bloodied patches ... so I presume it was attacked by the banties , who injured it, or it injured itself trying to escape , causing death by internal bleeding, probably . Bantams & chicks are all fine . I almost feel sorry for the snake ..he was on mouse patrol it seems .... Still - one less to be concerned about with dogs & humans ....

just noticed this ... and thought I'd share , that's all. ;) CLICK HERE

CC - LOVE that video . Dog? What dog .... I just see a blur every so often :D

contact DOL members Cosmolo or Erny they are both excellent professionals :)

Ok ... :) Thanks .