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Yes to all .

Oh ..and 'heartworm session" what is that ? is it the needle ? there is discussion about the various methods here CLICK HERE oh - and welcom to D O L - where you will get all the information you asked for - and probaly a HEAP you didn't

yep - be VERY careful with a raw diet in pups - get calcium/phosphorous ratio correct . grab a supply of coffee & snacks ..and have a read of this thread- the complete works of D O L raw feeding!!! It seems you are feeding a lot of meat, and not much bone/other you only need a SMALL amount of liver - and some offal (heart is a muscle meat , like steak) Chicken carcasses are great ... chicken feet , kidneys, ..all sorts of things here is an excerpt - on feeding pups. from THIS page

Lovely to see :) The beach one is probably my fave----but ....

she is such a loved & lucky big puppy :)

RedFox - yes , my point is that no one can say "there is nothing WRONG with a dog" from a few descriptive sentences on a forum. That's all.

this almost impossible to state without seeing this dog , and the owners....

it lets you edit - add titles ..and resize for posting /emailing :)

if you have windows .. try using this : I find it a wonderful toy :)

yes - it is an awful time (for the humans) . Your jesse was so loved ...but love couldn't help .

Get it right Perse, it's 'slightly older than a pup' pack :laugh: Hope everything will be fine with Sarah WM oops ;) I'm sure they will forgive me ....

because she asked ? I agree that a decent assessment needs to be done - which is why I suggested people .

poor dog looks confused ....

to put your mind at ease - the majority of dogs I have watched being euthanised just react as they normally would to the act of being held for a needle - same as they would if having bloods etc taken .. teh rest is quick and relaxing .there are tranquiliser pills which can be given if dogs are stressed at the vets normally - it means that the memories are not worrying ones :) . Hope that hekps in your decision- making. You know , a dog which is a resource guarder/fear aggressive biter , or who is very uncertain/protective , does not have a life that is all happy ... rehoming a dog like this can be extremely unsettling for problem dogs - and can lead to an exacerbation of unwanted behaviours. Rehoming is just not an option with a dog who has bitten . What techniques did your trainer suggest to manage Tippi's behaviour? if you can describe the ongoing management routine - that will help us ...

Thinking of you & your geriatric pack .....

:) well done for understanding .She will appreciate it .

'welcome' So sorry you are having to cope with this . What did your 1:1 trainer say ? what was the result of their assessment , and what advice did they give for managing Tippi? several Dogz members are professionals who work with problem dogs , and who live/work in & around melbourne. members : click on the names to go to their websites. Cosmolo Erny Nekhbet rehoming an aggressive dog is not the responsible thing to do .Sending a dog away ..hmmm... that doesn't really help YOU to manage the behaviour . When you say "dominate" ..what do you mean? What is her body language ..and what does she do - lunge/bark/growl ?Tail up or down? hackles up or down? Does she rear up on the leash /get behind you /try to run .. ?

Ok .. sending thoughts ....

I agree with this . Bedtime = Crate . BUT it will never be the same .That presence is missing ...that smell, that company ....

Oh gosh please do not use an aversive collar on a stressed dog - it will just exacerbate whatever grief/loneliness/stress she is feeling I also suggest moving her crate near you if you can . ... or leave a coat on her - and let her sleep in the lounge ? You might also find Dog Appeasing PheromoneVERY useful at this time . for you all at this time . Product Description Adaptil Dog Appeasing Pheromone (DAP) replicates the natural calming pheromone released by the lactating mother dog which acts to reduce stress in sulking puppies. This natural hormone has been found to have a similar beneficial effect on adult dogs. Adaptil DAP has a practical application in helping dogs of all ages overcome the stress associated with separation anxiety, loud noise phobias, and in adjusting to a new place or situation. DAP is a natural, safe and effective part of a behaviour modification plan.

you may want to check that - I always thought parvo stays active!! you are correct in reference to parvo; when we had the discussion her comments about 'wet materials' were in general and not specific to parvo - we'd already discussed parvo and how long it can be active in the soil. Ok :)

well done to you both!

you may want to check that - I always thought parvo stays active!!

to you all....

that doesn't sound ideal ...