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Ok . take her very favourite treats ...a good strong collar /lead & go play/walk outside next time there's a heavy fog/misty shower. RELAX. no fussing ..it's a normal thing Just a few minutes . Let her eat treats/sniff ...see how she goes in just light stuff ..heaps of reward/praise/fun if she is OK . gentle reassurance /RESCUE REMEDY immediately if she stresses . when it rains at home .. I would suggest using the BACH RESCUE REMEDY drops , and also ADAPTIL diffuser, or collar for her . poor girl ..Not knowing the whys... makes it tricky

secretly ? I cheer loudly!!

Hi What breed is Winter, How old is she , and has she always barked at rain ? What else is she anxious about /does she bark at ? have you ever walked her when it's foggy/misty/rainy ?

Lovely to see her reclining on her colour-coordinated bed !! Glad you can now see for yourself how well she's doing

The following links might prove useful for you in your search No's 3 & 4 are GSD specific , as you were interested in that breed LINK 1 LINK 2 LINK 3 LINK 4

The RUN AWAY is standard advice we give when scams like that are noticed !! Run, don't walk easy to do, and what scammers & others rely on!! As humans , we are programmed to react that way !! I'm sure I'm not alone on here in being caught at some stage ...thankfully, mine was when I was a teenager ..nearly a half century ago . I was able to both keep my puppy, and have the seller pay for vet costs etc ..now I'm a sceptical old lady !

All terribly sad.

Our pups get raw, and some optimum puppy dry

You did have a rough time if you are still wary of giving yourselves completely to another dog ..perhaps being a Guide dog puppy raiser, or rescue dog foster home may suit you ?

sheltiesrule .... welcome to the endless discussion on feeding dogs. it is one of the things which can give owners sleepless nights, cost a fortune, and cause many arguments. There are as many ways of feeding dogs as there are owners. I am a believer in a mostly raw diet ..it's what SAVED one of my dogs from some of his allergic reactions ( obviously couldn't help the grass/pollen ones) Basically feed what your dog does best on ..and what has the best species-appropriate ingredients. What you notice as a smell, is your pup's digestive system having trouble . is it grain ? Quite probably . is it a different protein? Possibly Is it a treat you are feeding ? maybe Try a dog probiotic from the vet or pet store ..and / or some lactose/free yoghurt to provide good bacteria to help his tummy with digestion , maybe .

If puppy was raised on grain free, and you suddenly introduce lots of grain, no doubt there will be tummy rumbles and flatulence, as pup's system is unused to digesting the grain and different protein source. I would suggest getting pup back on the original. How many meals did she miss before you gave in and fed her a more acceptable food? Normally pups won't starve themselves...its humans who give in. ;)

yes to gnaw meat off a large bone ( can't be done well with small bones ) is terrific for the side teeth!

yes!this cleans all those front teeth nicely , too .

Don't blame them for getting upset ...it would feel a bit like someone pinching your nose shut with their fingers As with anything we want a dog to use/wear, prior training is always useful . I hope you keep these for if ever you have an injured or very stressed dog who may bite thru fear ..and perhaps look at painting/spraying a little of this type of thing on their fur( and supplying alternative things to do/chew) if needed *click here *

Those muzzles are purely to stop dogs biting at a vet visit or similar short period of time ..they do not let a dog pant to cool down/breathe properly ..and can be dangerous Why do you need to muzzle your dogs ? To get a correct fit , you need to measure your dog accurately . have a look at these ... *click here*

I think 'afraid' is not the word I'd use ..but some of our dogs feel the cold more than others , and will certainly snuggle up !

From memory ..Pugs originated from a type of dog in ancient china ... French bulldogs from a type of bulldog mix in France, at a much later date

dogs are limited in what they can do when they are hyper/when their brains are going at a hundred miles an hour. they can bark, dig or chew. Chewing anything & everything is sometimes a sign of bigger problems, but basically it's the way a pup gets that 'feelgood' burst in their brain... obtaining a reward ! That's what life's about . so ..working hard to get a meal , completing obstacle courses, practicing and mastering commands/tricks in short sessions a few times a day ...all these things help feed those good things to the brain without the need to chew . having to get a meat meal off a bone , or kibble out of a snuffle mat serves the purpose of chewing ....

Digging is normal and a natural behaviour . your pup would probably enjoy a sandpit Clam shells (plastic..kids' toy section) are a good start ..filled with coarse clean dry sand . hide food/toys etc in the sand , and let her dig them out It will satisfy her need to dig , while being a safe way to do it . Also , don't neglect teaching her to 'be calm' ...lying quietly somewhere :)

Don't be surprised if the vet says dogs should not have bones at all. Some vets are sadly blinded to all but certain types of dry foods

Swift death by hanging? WRONG. JUST AWFUL. Amazing photography. Thanks for sharing... I had no idea.

Give him softer bones Weight bearing bones aren't the best for dogs because of the potential to damage teeth /splintering etc . There are plenty of other bones which can be used .... necks/briskets/ribs/heads/turkey wings, etc. freeze them , and you're all set .

Of course dogs can get stressed by what is happening with the humans connected to them . That was one of the tricky things in Guide Dog training/selection ... picking the correct temperament for the new owner - some folks needed a dog who was not terribly sensitive ..who would just plod along , without ups & downs ...some folks would thrive with a dog with whom they could form a very close bond /learn and meld together , and others needed a more mature dog - a thinker/who had seen a bit more of humans & could give the new owner calm confidence . temperament was also vitally important when selecting dogs to be placed in nursing homes/with special needs kids etc . They needed to be pretty laid back and able to handle all sorts of weird human behaviours new owners also needed to be able to provide doggy stuff to let dogs relax and shake off the clouds of human angst that settled over them.

Lucky jaxon

Oh, I hope your family member's situation improves very soon.