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Thinking of you, Clyde ...

That's good, but, as with any learning, repetition and reinforcement is important .. and I am of the opinion that repeating walks for some time helps settle dogs a bit .. they are not expecting something new every minute ..they can walk and pay more attention to the handler, as they know what's around them .. and it's not important .. As said, you are doing so well ..I am looking forward to reading of her exploits!!

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You are doing so well! walking her close is fine, IMO. would you perhaps be willing to attach a small bell (like a 'rod bell' from fishing stores) to your belt /shoe.. so she can follow the sound? Perhaps then the bell can be used to get her doing different things ? Also, maybe give her a bit more time to suss things out - she needs to sniff/hear/ 'get her bearings' /build up a picture of her surrouonds .. without her eyes gathering info. I would also suggest walking the same route a few times consecutively, so she learns the way..learns how to cope with a certain texture/obstacle/noise , and thus build up confidence ...'Oh- I've been here! I know that's only ***** - no problem!" ;)

pretty cute

I don't know about BB's in particular, but no dog should be in good condition and have as many ribs showing as she currently does . Ribs should be able to be felt, or 'just' barely visible under the skin ..weight differs, depending on a dog's size, age etc . She definitely needs more/better food to help her recover weight/muscle and skin health ..which is why two feeds were suggested . The quantity she needs is too much for one meal Pearl is lucky she has you caring enough to ask for help.

Zoe baby pic

Ok... now to find out if anything horrible has happened at home to put him in such a state Hope he settles overnight..

yes especially if the 'girl' is a receptionist . Not good.

Good plan... it would be awful if he got worse ...and even if it is 'just' anxiety ..there are medications which can help with that anyway... keep us posted.

Please take your boy to a vet tonight ... those behaviours can be pain - relates , and better to be told it's nothing, than have him get worse overnight What is like with toilet today? urinating/pooing as normal?Has he eaten anything different over the past couple of days..or different bones etc ? Panting/shaking , looking preoccupied, etc are all signs of pain. I hope he gets a thorough check at the vets , and that he's feeling better tomorrow.

thinking of you - how awful.

Happy Hunting, Old fella .....

Noisy, she does have one eye with blue flecks- like her Mum

'The Tart' ( an as yet unnamed "oops" puppy) 10 wks old .... being innocent . and one posing as a real dog ....

Not advisable ....at that age, training/behaviour modification is ideal . Have you seen one in use , or is there a puppy problem barker? Maybe we can help? What age is pup, when is the barking a problem, and what else has been tried?

Agreed. A chiro's trained fingertips can tell them of subtle changes in muscles/joints- that's what they are used to , and it's a wonderful skill

After my somewhat anxious dog (who used to spend every day in the office etc with me) had had a chiro visit .. workmates would ask me what I'd done to him..that he looked as though he was floating on a cloud , and was so laid back .. Most visible effects would last a few days . The chiro would work on points around his shoulders/neck ..and Mitch would enjoy it , too

Niiiice I actually enjoyed that . They are amazing to watch in that format .. the mechanics of it all...

Do not return..and send a factual calm email detailing much of what you have posted here , to teh practice manager.

I'd let it happen gradually , if possible..so it becomes Jazz's 'choice' .... Make your room a bit unpleasant/unwelcoming .... and make your daughter's room the BEST spot to be ..where the treats are , where her favourite blanket is (even if it is your bedspread), and explain to your daughter that Jazz needs time and gentleness .. to the effect that Jazz's heart hurts when she is away from you ..like your daughter's heart hurts not having the puppy....

I was told to not feed kibble/feed kibble .. to not soak food/soak food..feed in an elevated bowl/don't elevate bowl .... I fed my boy (deerhound X) a kibble which didn't swell when wet, and raw, and bones, and fruit . I did have his bowl a bit elevated . I always rested him before & after feeding (at least an hour) I watched his water intake .. and at age 7 1/2 he died from bloat/torsion after stealing a few bits of kibble from another dog .. not even a meal ..and I didn't even think of him bloating after that little food.... but it wasn't long before I was on the phone to the vet... and a couple hours later, I had to send him over the bridge. There are folks here who are very experienced:) they will give you the up-to-date- info .

A`screw tail is just how it sounds.. the tailbone is screwed around into a tight spiral/knot shape . These can sometimes need extra care .

good thinking .

..good idea, for a healthy dog , but a body like Pearl's needs quality food .