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I'm glad she didn't get anywhere. That vet may not have been a cheery 'people' person. I have known one good vet like that ..grumpy and very 'short' with clients, but a terrific vet. He had a huge clientele..people knew how good he was.

Soda!! I think I'm in love

Hi, Jules... I'm no help, but I'm sure you will find the perfect new companion ... whichever lucky dog it is will have a great home <3 I remember years ago , with your cavs ....Will keep my eyes & ears open . Are you steering clear of SWF types?

Sheena...pls email/phone the team @ k9 Pro . This redirected aggression is serious . Steve does do phone consults - and he ( or one of the other excellent team members) can give you the best advice. Are you able to get one or two short videos of the behaviour to show them? that will help. What a worry for you. I'm sorry this has cropped up

We use a lot of supercoat puppy , plus fresh food ..pups seem to do Ok with it . My thoughts are if it is not the entire diet- why not? if dogs are getting fresh and good quality wet food..I'd be doing it .

I know of one in particular who is an inner city dog ..she is perfect around others ..goes beach playing /dog parks , etc ...is now 8 and has never been in a spat . they are around, just gotta pick a good breeder

You need a Koolie

What a fabulous update he is so lucky to have Scout as a calming influence as well

If you want a calmer pup- cut out the rough housing I suggest play quieter games ....not games that stir the blood!

hi Can you expand on this ? What exactly do you do ? We have an almost 10 weeker who I describe as a fire-cracker stuffed football ;) he is a Koolie- thankfully he lives on our property and has much freedom!

It sounds a very complicated life for a dog ...I suggest you visit people who have both breeds and see them in action , so you get to know what they are like. Also make sure you double check on accompanied flying permissions . You will need to do a LOT of training to get your dog used to all these things - being so confined, travel, great crowds of people, being quiet, the very restrictive toileting arrangements . YOU will need to understand dogs quite well to carry out this training . Ensure you do your homework thoroughly .

It depends on which conditions ... Xrays are needed for hip/elbow scores , for example.

She is! That photo brought to mind a lady telling the maid the day's tasks.... LOL Love the look on her face

Actually, a tractor tyre just lying down provides much fun ..it can be climbed into/run around inside of /curled up in/jumped over/hidden in ...run around and around .....I've seen it done it is also the WARMEST spot in Winter!

Malcolm is such a well-loved and thought- of boy ...your post had my eyes watering - and not from all the delicious scents

I agree ...

I love the wooden step/swing set-up Feel that would get more use that the static tyres .

Sound advice

Piles of leaves,definitely some cardboard boxes, and a table ..one very solid and low one ..can be climbed on , climbed under/jumped on/off/run around /used as a pouncing point

hi Strokes can be devastating, and life changing . luckily there are things which can help . Two weeks isn't long , in the scheme of things . The damage is done, and he will still be getting used to it What rehab did your vet suggest , and how did it help ? have you done hydrotherapy/physio to help that side of his body which was affected etc ? Has changing the type of food made it easier for him to pick it up/eat it with the lack of jaw control? Did the vet, or whoever else mention using scent trails & the like to help him find his way ? Does he watch you more for hand signal now, or is one ear sufficient to understand you with ? What else have you tried?

yes, poor lad

Ocka @ 9 weeks ... his right eye is changing, but the left one will remain blue I think.

I know you don't enjoy using chemicals. I had a dog with Malassezia and changed diet, plus did regular baths with Malaseb, which was the BEST thing, as it removed the yeast from the folds of skin, the anal area and between toes, and mouth area, and so stopped the continual re-infection every time the dog curled up in a ball, licked toes etc ..... The triple whammy of bathing, diet change, very frequent bedding changes made such a difference! I had an itchy dog forever, as he had allergies to several things..but the yeast never made a comeback. Your girl's case may be different, just sharing what we did

Hi What a worry What external things are you doing ..as in baths, bedding materials , etc ?