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Ah..OK. thankyou.

I think it's possible ...

Hopefully he just got scared and ran off , and being friendly, found safety with someone . Poor boy - and poor owners!

it does.. and he may well be one who gets his nose into places where this happens frequently.

I am wondering how she was able to do this ? Did you let her free-run because she was such a pain to walk on lead? Very sad.

Those photos are waaay too cute I agree the photo of Mum & pup is just amazing !

Maybe go to a reproductive vet and get blood tests?

Must admit to liking his appearance before the grooming .. The clip looks to be a pretty short one all over, and I can understand why you got a shock. It'll grow back in a few weeks though ....

Ok.. ... I can see what you mean .

So, does this mean that a groomer can decide the end result, if it is what they want walking out their door?

There are quite a few folks on D O L who use/have used e-collars , and there are excellent trainers/behaviourists who recommend them for use when appropriate . There are also 'corrections' and corrections. One does not have to follow Koehler to the letter , these days, with more information, and the availability of technology . You might get some help from these threads LINK LINK LINK

Oh, Gosh .. Koehler .. that takes me back 30 or so years !

Good post, dancin'. I meant to ask.. what sort of toys does this pup have ? Does she have interactive, moving, noise-making type toys? I have found working dog pups to love full size soccer balls that they can push around.. plastic bottles with something inside to make a rattly noise , 'crunchy' chew toys ..(like a squashed plastic drink bottle covered in a tough fabric)..makes a great noise when crunched!

Oh..and I trust there is no way she can get near the water in your new pool?

Sounds a fairly normal clever, active pup who maybe hasn't been given enough direction/boundaries from day one. And she's approaching the age where they are physically able to do so much more! A few more questions. What is her daily routine? What is she like when out walking on leash? What is she like when you have visitors? What toys does she have?

I suggest you go to your vet or pet supply store, and get one of the 'bitter bite' sprays .It is specifically made for the purpose of deterring dogs from chewing things . BTW citronella oil in a very small bottle will last you months . A drop in some water for spraying is all that is needed. No idea what it would do to your furniture though.

yay for the peanut butter! Marvellous stuff

is this for the OP's dogs? I'm not sure how you can make a suggestion like that with no real knowledge of the dogs/their housing situation/capability of owner, or quality of professional help they are getting.. It's a very tricky seeming situation.. and, Sharna, I wish for you an acceptable outcome .

definitely!

So - it all started when your sibe was resource guarding - the mastiffX then took control.. and now he is instigating the fights, and the sibe displays anxiety when he is around. Is that it in the condensed version?

I didn't even think of that pers. :hitself: I pulled the blood. I should have put it in the wrong tubes and sent it off. Maybe I can skew the results! I have such trouble biting my tongue at work. I feel so strongly about many animal related issues, and it's so hard to not scream and whack dickheads like this owner. That would be an unethical thing to do, probably more so than byb Joke Joyce. Where's your sense of humour? :rolleyes: yep :D

Preaching to the converted, here little catdogs...maybe put that paragraph in magazines, or newspapers, as a letter to the editor?There are lots of folks out there who have no idea what foster carers do .

Of course he wants to be with his pack he's a baby - which is why now is a good time to teach him how to be by himself successfully....and not to panic when humans are on the other side of the door.