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by parasite- do you mean something like giardia?

I don't train using food 90% of the time but also I do not see how owners who use a dog's food allowance to reward behaviours are contributing to the dog obesity epidemic.? These dogs are out & about, working, learning, and getting their meal in bite sized increments ..not sitting at home and being given cake just because they look hungry .

Doesn't that send him crazy? the idea is to EDUCATE the pup ...to teach it that it can be happy alone ...that people will return . To do that involves VERY short times to start with ..like 30 seconds, or a minute ..provided pup is occupied eating or whatever..and gradually increase the times.. what is your normal feeding routine? exactly? " " " " bed time routine ?

Oh No ..... I am hoping they realise their mistake and come back shortly! Thinking of you tonight.

How is she now? It must be so worrying

:)

bigbadwolf...there is some useful discussion on worming products HERE

Welcome, and I'm sorry your little dog is having to go through that. What did your vet say about the supposed side effects? If you have not contacted them, I would suggest you do so as a matter of urgency. Thinking of you, and your little girl...

ideally, it should be started when pup is a baby .... however better late than never! I would start by never giving him attention 'for free' N I L I F is a program which, when done consistently , allows for pup to get as many cuddles and hugs as it can stand .......PROVIDED pup works for them :) Pup sits still..pup gets praise. pup waits for dinner ..pup gets praise. pup faces away from owner and lies down happily - pup gets praise . pup walks out door and does NOT look at owner (even 10 seconds) ..pup gets praise (in giving praise for sitting, etc ..do NOT call pup to you ... a Vocal 'good boy' ..'clever dog' etc can be given immediately teh wanted action is done) Read more on it in THIS LINK. Also ..give him really interesting/interactive toys that he can play with independently...first with you present, but being silent and not paying him attention .... Does he like chasing, or chewing, or puzzle solving best? there are great toys to cater for all preferences... I'm sure there are lots of things folks here can suggest... and , don't forget , having the professional input of a good and recommended trainer/behaviourist can also help you understand what is happening/why it happens, and how you can learn to manage it.

that's not a bad update :) Glad she is still enjoying life, lillysmum .

Do you do this routine when you're home too? get him to spend time alone when you're home?

Would he drink chicken broth? That might help replace fluids

Gorgeous photos!! So many happy dogs, and a beautiful beach as well ........... *sigh* Thanks for sharing. this one !! http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee194/monah1960/overseas%20trips/dogsbeachmay23rd099.jpg

sounds odd...... It will be interesting to see what's happened.

So, the vet ended up with the pup? Your friend didn't take it to the pound ..and so, you think pup has been euth'ed?

:D I can understand that problem!!

:) he's very fine boned , it seems ..but hard to judge his size/shape in that pic Lovely markings on him.

Got a photo? he sounds cute :p

personally - I think a phantom litter is a good thing at this stage- you know where she is, and she is occupied, and STILL :) perfect for wound healing . leave her be ..just go on around her as normal...

Oh What a shock for you .

Most likely he's dreaming :) Dogs can 'run', whine, bark (muffled) growl, tail wag ..... and be very very noisy when they dream !

:) he is certainly sounding relaxed and more comfortable :)

:) handsome boy!

So glad teh two weren't connected..and glad to hear he seems to be feeling much more comfortable. Hoping for a restful night :)

No chemicals used on any sort of regular basis ..VERY lazy gardener