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ermmmmm tough call :p

Marion, of course it is .....senior moment :p

Alibi She was much loved, and looks a happy girl .... :) Run free over the bridge, tala

LOVE the ?cicada :D

That is such a great loss - not only to the keepers, but the population I hope it is 'only' something like mould in food, or a plant toxin ..and not an illness which may spread.

Rotate toys... dogs, like kids, have short attention spans, and will get bored .They also need firm boundaries and rules. wash all the toys, store them away, and, every couple of days, pick up the used, and replace with 'new ' ;) close doors to rooms easily damaged. provide her with cardboard cartons /gladwrap rolls etc to rip up. feed all dry food in a treat ball or similar. be consistent with Nothing In Life Is Free She would be confined to the yard/one room if she were doing that in my house.

It sounds as if she is unwell...- write down EVERYTHING. VIDEO her staring /pacing (don't talk to her..just observe/record. and maybe see another vet, or take to a University Teaching clinic/hospital? Best of luck with it ....

:) Hope all continues to be good!

Hope your dog will be ok. I guess the vet told you to keep her quiet, and to avoid knocks/bumps /bruises? Also no hard bones etc which may cut gums... AFAIK vit. K is given to HELP blood clot ... but it is still very wise to try & avoid injuries ... Best of luck with the results :)

I LOVE that ad ......Oh..is it for jeep? I had no idea .......

I think if you are concerned about escalating problems.. you need a 1: 1 session with a good recommended trainer or behaviourist , like K9 pro , or maybe someone on D O L has used someone in your area?

.... ;) two of the most aggressive dogs I have know have shown no really noticeable things like salivating a lot ..they just come in like a missile.

Don't go there much now ...have started a smugmug page instead....

i would ask another opinion. Unfortunately, it may be that ,at his age , his body is wearing down ....and his muscle tone has changed ..or there may well be another cause.

:( that looks really uncomfortable and upsetting . I hope you can find out what's causing it. poor boy.

Why would you carry a camera 'naked' on your back? (I do, but in a back pack )

Hmmm I thought I posted in this thread...... odd... have a read HERE lots of results when I did a search on D O L . I hope some of them are of help :)

Sounds a good spot to stay away from at certain times! It's not worth the risk ..either a physical one, or Zeus feeling that one day, he may have be pro-active

Just treat it all very matter-of-fact .NO special treatment in the days leading up .. no extra hugs , etc on the day . leave her with your scent on bedding etc. Sit on her bedding for a couple of nights while watching TV :) make sure the same food/treats are sent with her .. and DON"T start getting anxious :p

Awww.. such a much loved , smiley girl . So Sorry, baifra .

staffyluv, it's a bit like kids ... they can run & play at a friend's place, and come home hyped. :) :) Set them homework, or get them to follow instruction in a structured sport/activity..and they will flop afterwards. All long runs do is make the dog fitter and want more!! I agree with kavik. 10 minutes is TONS at a time ..no more . does he have a sandpit?

Looking forward to seeing more pics! I think it's time you joined FLICKR!! There is some good info on cropping HERE , at DPS.

You know what? I wouldn't be going to the dog park. Simple. Lots of LONGish walks , dependent on age/fitness with a few minutes training here & there along the way . NO sniffing/peeing unless he has your permission ..and a couple of breaks, where you sit on a bench /wall, and give him a couple of minutes adoration .... 2 or 3 short sharp sessions of manners education in your yard each day ..with lots of calm and honest praise for good work . make everything you say to him a chance for him to earn a reward ..don't have meaningless 'conversations' .he needs to learn that your voice = something worth listening for, not just background noise . ;) Our dogs usually only get spoken to when asked to do something, or when being praised ... so they listen attentively .:) There are lots of such occasions every day ! Do you do N I L I F ? LINK

:) happy dogs !

to some, they are , and to others they are still 'possessions' and valued .Recently I lost my old chookie mate of around 12 years. She was very much part of the family . When my PET duck was killed by next door's dog , I was devastated....Frances Duck had been my companion for quite a few years .....