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:) it is quite common ...dogs are scavengers, and if it smells good ..well, it can be recycled. The pineapple and pumpkin might help..but be careful of his tummy ,as he is only a baby .... I have used pineapple successfully in adult labradors in a lot of cases ... other than that ..lots of bones to chew .. and don't pay attention to 'deposits' ..or when you notice him eating.

sounds a safer option!

Sounds a good move :) Lucky Barkly . ( have we had any photos recently?)

turn around, and breathe slowly / deeply for 4-5 breaths ... then make a decision , maybe ?

here as well ...

..why the need for those particular descriptive words? 'Uneducated dog owner' would suffice , I think. ..and I do not understand why people engage in conversation with those who annoy/enrage them ?

oh You gave her the best chance ...

..then they are not big enough :) You may also want to try freezing them.

Hope it stays that way :)

Vet visit ..I suggest. if he went to ground ..and has swelling , he needs to be checked out .

providing dogs are fed separately , and given bones which they can completely eat/digest , I start when they have teeth ! Our pups love chicken wings, rabbit carcasses, chicken frames , and lamb flaps with some bone in.

I feel more than disheartened !

We have a little dog here who tweaks her neck/back (old injury) every so often..head down, can't move much ..very miserable . She sparks up now when she sees her hot water bottle :) , she rests up for a few days and then is ok. I hope your girl is feeling much better soon ..she may also appreciate a warm wheat bag/hot water bottle well wrapped ..

Did she by any chance have a pseudo pregnancy last season? This can alter time from 6 mths to around 4 .... you can get blood tests done for hormone levels to find out where she is in in her cycle....

HI - IMO, lumps & bumps on one side /in one place may well be from bites , or brushing against something. The two may be connected .. IF it is bites/stings ... initially there may have been no external signs, but upset him internally , then after inflammation /maybe a slight infection of teh bites/stings...a lump forms at teh site . I find spider bites are much more noticeable on my skin on the following day. Hope he's ok tomorrow :)

I 'collect' free image editors..give them a fairly intensive trial ..then make a decision. yes, I have photoshop ..and yes, on the occasions when I wish to do a lot of layer based stuff, or serious image manipulating, I will dust it off, other wise I find it not comfortable to use. So.. in my 'collecting'/trialling, I came across SAGELIGHT.. and purchased a copy . I just find it so easy ..lots of sliders, lots of little dialogue boxes with instructions/reminders etc ..and it suits my way of thinking :) have a look, and a play :)

:) awww.. I do like the sunset one, and the colours in the middle one . well done.

it sounds as if he has left a terrific legacy ... Run free & proud, Eric .

If any of our dogs need to lose weight ..they just get about 2/3 or 1/2 of their normal food ..and maybe an apple or carrot or pear to chew. I find if food is good quality protein ,THAT keeps them feeling satiated ..rather than a belly full of fibre .

Hi :) You sound as if you have a handful of dog there . running/walking is good for health ..but 'work'/using the brain helps a LOT to keep dogs happy and relaxed. If you and your dog don't have much in the way of daily brainwork sessions ..or he has not many interactive toys ...it might be an idea to start :) Just be VERY careful of thenew little one You are , I guess keeping them separated when unsupervised ? baby bones break so easily .... and bad habits are learned VERY fast Dogs who carry on outside at night are often helped by consistency and training to have their beds inside or in a lockable kennel /shed, etc . because they cannot see/hear as much, and IF they know the rules,are well exercised, fed, warm and secure, it is mostly easier for them to just relax . JANE HARPER is one name I remember in your area ... click HERE to get to her website , and I hope things work out .

It is a good sign :)

and maybe now is a good time to bring this to public notice or something, so things improve?

Sometimes, dogs with dog distraction can successfuly get thru training, as they have a competent and professional trainer , and lots of support. When placed with an owner, and moved to a new location .. often previous unacceptable behaviours re emerge, or new bad habits slip in quietly . A lot of owners also neglect ongoing training, and lose some of the enthusiasm/confidence when they are out on their own ....

true.... but it does happen , for example if the dog was rushed at ,sometime ..then , of course it has the 'I'll get you first' attitude I 've seen it before ..and often owners , because it has snuck up on them , don't actually realise how bad things are until things are really bad If the dog is NOT a registered GD..then someone needs to help the owner ,regardless.

:) IF the current GD needs to be withdrawn from work/training - it will be rehomed suitably ... don't worry :)