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I am glad she phoned you and let you know ... do you know if they have any CCTV coverage of their premises an exit of staff would be good evidence. How awful. :huh:

yes.

No. any of our dogs who kill/eat poultry are only allowed free at night ..or in areas well away from temptation.

x2 Unbelievable. All the behaviours you described are normal puppy behaviours - sounds like the "trainer" was a very poor example of the breed :laugh: x3

Recent names: Gertie Dulcie Leo Wags Indiana Widget Bruce Mr.wilson Hamlet Daisy Possum Dougal

Cosmolo, he's around 5 mths old ....

<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 .