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<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247);">That seems a big generalisation. Someone here will give you a recommendation to a person who can help you .... just be careful who you choose ..take advice from DOLers who have 'been there, Done That" Now this baby has had a bout of severe illness , at an important time in his puppyhood... and who is to say the illness has not affected him ? My suggestion is a thorough vet check WITH BLOOD TESTS at a vet who knows what they are looking at...just so you have all the info . THEN .. find a good reliable KNOWN trainer/behaviourist to help you understand what is happening in GG's life ....

That's a lovely tribute to that wise old lady ... Inka... trot proudly over the bridge

They are such a godsend!! perfect for sitting in :)

Run free over the bridge, Buddy .... What a tragedy.

:) I'm sure he loves his belly rubs, too :)

because they have different social interactions, they are not dependent on packs/humans, and their behaviour under stress is different to a dog . they are not dogs .. do not behave as such ..and so can not be judged as dogs.

Definitely!!

NIce to see so much wing action! :)

I thought of that just after I posted .... Instead of a walk one time ... could you perhaps reserve a special treat for then ? Frozen bones..or a special toy/tug..or a massage session to relax everyone? I do substitutes like that :)

'Round here, the more our guys 'ask' for things, the less it happens. if they're asleep on their beds, I may invite them for a vehicle ride/swim/walk . if they get enthusiastic and bounce around/gaze at me ..gaze longingly at the gate door on their own instigation .. .. it's "stay". I am immune to big brown eyes .

I would also suggest starting her at the groomers ASAP. better late than never :) Unless you are experienced do not start her off at home .. one mistake and you may have a dog who is frightened/snappy /anxious ...around you and any grooming tool. It's great that she is good to bath! Well done :)

She's still a pipsqueak ..I can just tuck her under my arm ;) All legs & ears .

..and it is helping :)

DD,,sorry you have a sickie ... I think that pic may be on flickr ? yep look HERE :) No , Oi wasn't in that one .. I think I only have one or two pics of her ..

Poor old boy .. I would be putting a snood on him - to stop flies..and also to stop him shaking it too hard :) A soft mesh snood , or cheesecloth would be perfect in this warm weather :) maybe you or someone can make one? Just a tube made from teh fabric ..with elastic at each end ..

<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247);">that's an easy one ..teach your dog the " Go away" command. :) Works for me . You can also avoid any eye contact ..or put dog in a downstay , with reward being the walk :)

:) Love the two meerkats gazing off into the distance .

Pesh .. you may be interested in groups like THIS ONE , on Flickr (HOW TO ) :) tidierekx S'OK.. it's complicated

I primarily use point & shoot cameras - as using my DSLR (an old canon) gets me very 'rattled' my new-to-me iPhone is just wonderful to play with ..and has heaps of interesting photo editing apps :)

There are some terrifically talented photographers on DOL ..and I admire their technical knowledge and expertise , as I just shoot from the heart, with scant regard to any number/setting or angle : / I can not comprehend all the tech stuff ..and just enjoy what turns out looking how I originally perceived it :) Pesh, find what you really feel comfortable with ... whether it be garden, or dogs, or kids, or cobblestones ,or shoes :) Click, and click, and click .... have a look at them ..if they make you smile , then you have done very well then click and click some more... :) What image storing/editing program do you have ?

Pesh... depends on what you want to do ? Do you want to do a tafe course? Do you want to read tips & hints ? Books or online? Whichever way to learn the theory .. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE :) :) Maybe join a nearby Club? PRACTICE :) Here's something to get you started :) LINK

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