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What does she DO? 'playing' is not 'doing/working/thinking' It won't satisfy her ... She has a fully functional brain/body, and these need to be tested and exercised by walking/training, puzzling.. put most of her toys away ... and rotate them ...only a couple at a time maybe provide more interactive toys ..that bounce, make noise, can be chewed, hold food . Freeze her bones ... so she has to work at chewing! Instead of one 10 minute training session each day, do two! or three! :D Walk her along a street where the shops are ..not many dogs behind fences there ;)

Sounds like a young ,bored dog ;) What does she have to DO ..to think about, to exercise her brain, and to chew ? What is her normal routine?

yes, dogs do sweat thru the pads.... your boxer may just be feeling a bit warm..

Pain? irritation? scalding from urine?

You are very right! Many DOLers are also keen photographers , and that's why I suggested you try to sell it on here

if there is a decent fence...and no contact, he may not even notice

helen...always try D O L first ............ that's a very special website ;)

Oh.. seems like she may be just too hot .Hopefully she perks up when teh sun goes down

x1 A fright for everyone!

Can you get someone to help you take her temperature /check her out?

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Honestly, if one went by some of those lists .. no one would have any green in their yards - except painted concrete use a flash, maybe, and post some pics of the suspect plants then go along and cut off the bits poking thru your fence ....

Hi - what experiences has she had with dogs up til now? What other dogs has she seen whilst on lead, and how did she react?

Hi.. Oh.. Ok. I was going to suggest you have your older dog thoroughly health checked... a dog that loses its playfulness could be unwell.. rather than bored. Digging holes..especially if he lies in them could mean he is trying to get cool.... A bored dog , IMO would be more likely to want to play lots..be racing around, chewing, jumping.... finding things to do... I feel you have done the impulse buy thing for the wrong reason ... Buying a puppy for another dog when you are not sure if that's what he needs . Your dog may be much happier/content /interested if his favourite human spent 20 min each day doing tricks etc with him ;)

oh hoping she does OK tonight... thoughts sent.

:D Living !

It's good that you are looking at things which may work Hopefully, with a decent trainer, and some personal help in understanding what is happening, and why .. you will not need much more than a flat or a chain collar, and some toned and timed response times, coupled with a good reward system Hope you find someone who can help .

yes! you ask around, look around, and get recommendations

Some do ... some which are not walked often enough on hard surfaces don't. Dogs with pale pads sometimes feel the heat on pads more , if our working dogs are anything to go by . When training GD's years ago, we never walked, or encouraged owners to work, on hot asphalt . Concrete is much 'cooler' ..asphalt can be extremely uncomfortable .

ohhhh :) he looks beautiful with his fluffy coat!!! Hope it grows quickly!!

Please consult a professional, and get help with this one ..it would be awful if a mistake was made and something worse happened . Any aggression /fear at this level is best assessed by a good trainer/behaviourist.

ridiculous... but if done to be funny, then it;s funny

Go, Grumpy!

good news