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What dog ? One you feel comfortable and safe with , have the skills to train , have the fencing to contain , and which has a stable and solid temperament . ANY dog has the potential to be a watch/guard dog ....some more than others. Size and appearance can be a deterrent to unwelcome visitors ....but a dog who barks confidently ..even if it's a little dog, can often also be a deterrent . Over the many years , we have had various ;watch' dogs , varying from a dachsieX... to an old English Sheepdog , to an ACD, to a dane X to a Lab X, to Koolies They would all deter anyone from entering the property ..and would bite if pressed/told. ANY dog who will confront a stranger runs a risk of attack/poisoning , don't forget .

why not phone :) They are nice people .

there are heaps of D O L threads ... here's one in which I put some links :) LINK

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Am I missing something? they are obviously catfish......

Am I missing something?

OH.. and neither of them are really 'puppies' anymore ;)

Did the RSPCA say why th eCatlle Dog was up for adoption? perhaps he is just not suited to be with other dogs ...perhaps your management skills need help- .... please do NOT rehome the dog ..hand it back to the RSPCA ...and explain why. It is not responsible to pass on problems ;)

LOL..a few dog germs are probably potentially less damaging than what is found in/on shopping trolleys /playgrounds/library books!!! yes- dogs & cats are on the furniture here... the friends with whom I am most comfortable have couches decorated with a dog/cat . At a vets .. I place my dog wherever it is comfortable/safe ..and , for the record .. a lot of dogs 'let it all hang out', without being sexually aroused . Some dogs just have it happen when they sit and relax!

:) she makes a pretty attractive office assistant

poor Boof .. no more pain or awkwardness now , mate .... m-j

deaf, almost blind .... yes, smart :)

The senile delinquent strikes again!! Old dogs CAN learn new tricks :p I could hear odd noises ... finally found Caillie with the BIGGEST and BEST treat dispenser ever!! When the boss works out bush , he carries dry dog food in one of those water bottles with cap .. safe as houses. yep.

I don't know ... but it could be an infection of some sort ..... best of luck for good things at the vets :)

ohhhh...

..it's just what a lot of people think their dog is doing ....

:) Dogs are opportunists ..they will eat and eat ..esp teenage boys!! may I suggest you try chicken wings, or chicken carcasses instead of necks? I have had, and so have others, instances of chicken necks being swallowed and causing some choking issues ...

I've not had a dog like this ... but the pacing is a result of her nervous system misfiring ..and I would guess that perhaps being crated would not provide an 'outlet' for all that energy? I'd worry that her body would react in another way if this energy could not find an 'escape' perhaps this behaviour is actually brain activity akin to a type of seizure itself? Could you try thundershirt, maybe? Put lavender oil in a burner .... Hopefully you can see a neurologist or someone soon and get some answers.

Hope it all goes well for mum & baby .

..just a confused dog ?

..When it all boils down tho , if this bitch is on 'breeders terms' is it then that the pup belongs to the original breeder - so their decision stands?

... :) unfortunately, sometimes when dogs are treated like babies - they respond like babies , refusing ordinary food, throwing tantrums ...that sort of thing ! :)

She was beautiful, spoony :)

:) he looks as though he has lots to enjoy!

he is still a pup . he will need teaching as to what your different commands/body movements mean .You have only been together one week!! Have you taught previous pups to be a jogging partner? Do you run on sand , grass , or footpaths? perhaps he is sore ? has he been vet checked?