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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.

Oh, yes Snuffle Mats are something she might really enjoy. http://www.allpetseducationandtraining.com.au/snuffle-mat-mayhem.html

What an alert looking girl she is . marrowbones are almost as hard on teeth as rocks ;) She may enjoy frozen chicken wings /frames ...any bones which are NOT weight-bearing ones are good , as they can be eaten ...don't splinter, and won't break teeth . have you tried her with deer antlers? they might provide her with a good chewing experience for an amount of time ..... What training does she enjoy ? perhaps if she has lots of mental exercise , she will be a little less likely to seek out this sort of entertainment ....It's great you are providing all sorts of things for her , but don't forget her thinking brain ! Teaching dogs to 'chill' is a great way to both get them thinking, and have them settle ... Here are a few links you and your fluffball teenager may get help from KIKOPUP K9 pro articles Calming Games Enjoy

I understood he wore this at night . in that case , he may need his jumper on ..he doesn't have much of his own coat to keep him warm , and unless he's covered at night, or on top of a heating vent , he may be a bit cool . Does he sleep curled up, or laid out flat ? If he's curled up tight, he is cool . Lying flatter ...warm enough ( rule of thumb) he IS still a baby

but obviously not if it's warm indoors ?

Often these things will happen because they are still a baby . Make sure he's not too warm ! if he gets a drink every time he goes out at night to toilet, that is a bit unusual .... it may be because he's a bit too warm , or rarely , has an underlying health problem . did the vet test a urine sample?

Sandgrubber ... she will stay with you in spirit , that's the way it should be ... her labrador love of treats, and you, were her bestest memories to take with her - how marvellous

Dogs can only say hello one way

I enjoyed this article and videos . https://www.silentconversations.com/importance-of-allowing-your-dog-to-sniff/ extract : The links to articles on body language etc are worth saving , as they could prove very handy for someone

A vet check is my suggestion as well . has anything at all changed? has he had any different treats ? ones that may have been saltier/dryer, so that he has been drinking more ? is he perhaps not sleeping as soundly because he is too warm or too cold? he is still very young to be fully reliable 100% of the time ... he was only born in February .. you must not have had him for long?

What a wonderful tribute to the Evil Beagle ...So very sorry you've lost your so special girl

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So Sorry, Sandgrubber . Run like mad over that bridge Jarrah ... then rest easy Do nice stuff for you now , SG ... you need pampering ..

@JLRM AS this thread is 4 yrs old , Mita has a better chance of seeing your request if you 'tag her ' by putting @then her name ..click on it when it pops up as you are typing

LMO ..you did so well in the preparations for this time Time is now in charge ... and her fighting spirit .

Awww..look at her she looks terrific!

That explains a lot!!

Hi, and welcome :). Some things to consider... Why are you getting another? For you, or because you think your dog needs a friend? Is your boy well trained, quiet and settled, pleasant to take out, and good around other dogs? Do you have room, if necessary to keep dogs separated from each other safely? A new pup will need to be kept separate for some time,walked separately etc. Is your boy castrated? Then just the general stuff...large dog vet bills etc...are an extra. Extra hair..some delicious drool Just things that popped into my head