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If you end up with a serial barker --- then you haven't done your research :p If you read enough on here and elsewhere, there is a very good chance, that by understanding your dog's needs and instincts ..you will manage the dog so that it has no need to bark.

Sounds as if he has an itchy allergy of some sort .. Vet visit is a good start

Thanks for the update .

BEST before .. I would be happy using it however ,store it in a cool dark spot , preferably in a sealed container. USE BY .. I wouldn't feed it out.

Nice photos, but how very disappointing to see cats eating wildlife (some species of dragon?) I did not expect to see that at all.

I'm glad there is now a diagnosis..and I hope his little body can heal well.

Over many years and many dogs ... I have only ever seen the occasional torn nail on a dewclaw- never an injury to the actual 'toe' . Our dogs are bush dogs .. and when working , are thru fences, bushes, on rocks . on sheep's backs in wool .. on & off motorbikes etc .. so the potential for injury is there , certainly. I feel it's just a matter of clipping them very short always ..so that curved point is not there .

This must be hard for you - being that he was your Dad's dog.. :(Unless you put up more fencing , or do heaps of training (get help from a professional) I would suggest rehoming the dog . Perhaps contact a rescue organisation ? or put a notice up on DOL . poor dog -

For pups who are not ill/injured.... Stick to what the breeder was using. put food down and walk away pick up bowl after 10 minutes . No treats/bones until bowl is clean. You have to be strict with this for a few days .. until she gets the idea. After a few days, if she is still not eating properly ..... then maybe do something different . Sometimes, when removed from home..and with no competition , appetite slackens off for a while. If the breeder marked her as 'fussy' there may be a problem ... but don't start changing food over each day - then you may get a pup who knows that if they wait long enough...something better turns up in the bowl! ;)

A human camp stretcher .. with shadecloth cover..and blankets, pillow etc when needed.

:)

sounds a bit like a bloodhound breeder ;)

awful.

Ahh those colours/stains will be hard to get out

white vinegar?

That's good to hear!!

I am not in favour of leaving no bark collars on an unattended dog like that .. what if she gets frightened/hurt? She will bark/cry, and then get an aversive

She will be quiet when sleeping indoors . Simple crate training!! then she can be indoors to sleep - but have her own space and not disturb anyone/thing. some links on crate training ... link link Dogs left outside alone can be fine... but they can also learn a LOT of bad habits - like barking, chasing cats/possums/digging , etc..and living next to a chronic barker is definitely undesirable.

THESE are fantastic for the dogs I have used one for a couple of years - various times for dogs with a problem ..and as they will hold around 2 litres, they certainly won't let anything thru !

LizT that is absolutely gorgeous!! :)

Oh ...that's sad for Tarra , the elephant .. it was a lovely story LINK

Glad you are using the leash approach Just remember to regulary take her out to toilet - so if there is an accident there won't be as much ;) Hope she gets a good report from the vet - don't forget the urine sample- or are the vets doing that bit?

;) some folks are not aware just how big a role the 'discussion' part of DOGZONLINE discussion forums plays .

Leema .. just remember , that for there to be pustules and loss of hair apparent to us on the outside- there are lots of really nasty things happening to be killing of skin/hair etc on the inside I really hope you get a vet who takes this seriously....