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Thanks - Thee are some things I like about the DSLR - and a lot I don't BUT we do sometimes create something nice to look at

practice ,practice,practice , and definitely focus on EYES You have gorgeous subjects ... who look as if they are happy to sit & be looked at thru adoring eyes ... so encourage them to 'stay '.. and then play with focus . ;)

It 'could' be lots of things ... and it sounds like he is in pain In case he has hurt his back.. If you have to lift him... lift him very carefully ..and lift front & back ends at the same time ...! if he has a travel crate or basket .. get him into that to transport him, so he is on a flat surface ,and is contained. I hope all goes well with the vet visit

I also think this is a wise move ..just until his stomach gets used to handling food again *looking forward to more 'dining dog' photos *

Good news- just hope his tummy doesn't get upset with all this beautiful food!! Pork steaks are much better for Indie than for your tea :p Lovely photo!!

LOL!

It's fun to play with, isn't it?

Have been thinking of you .

So do I

Nice Lichen on the trees

Egrets in flight ...

Little fluffball! :D

So - she is only crated for an hour? And she screams pretty much the whole time? Then perhaps she knows that she WILL be let out after a certain time ... scream or not- so she screams. does she scream straight away? If not - if she's busy with treats ..for 2 minutes ...THEN make a fuss and let her out! Do it again ..and again ... gradually lengthening the time by a half minute or minute.... Debarking for this should not even be considered by a reputable vet , sorry

Julzjc did they do barium Xrays of his digestive system.. so they could follow it thru, and note any problems ? It just seems odd - that he's playing etc .. but finds the thought of eating repugnant . The only other dogs I've seen grieving have not wanted to interact with anyone ...

Just waiting for OH to get back so I can go to the vet for it. They didnt want to give him it untill the results were in. Nup for the milk, he DID like milk but not anymore. ahh - Ok .

How's he going with the nutrigel? It aint' cheap- but will help. will he drink lactose free milk at all?

have you fed him with another (preferably gutsy dog/pup? )

?eggs & bacon? slices of liver, seared? lamb brains? Toast & butter? kangaroo mince? Poor boy and poor you.

computer programs tho, do not give you that smell, or the feel of things, or the movement ..or the knowledge of actually being inside something living ...fantastic tools that they are ... Not sure why you'd want to mention him. :D

Stray dogs/dogs in pounds are often very scared ...some of them may have never been inside a big building ..they were with unknown people ..Not every dog waltzes happily into an unknown place with all the smells etc ... MY OWN dog used to wet himself and sit with teeth chattering whenever he went to the vet Sometimes I had to carry him .

Phone your vet , or another clinic, and ask their advice ..hope your guys are ok

leeLa- a looong time ago

pet owner. in past lives I have worked in kennels,worked with breeding labradors, trained dogs to be guides for vision impaired folks, and trained dogs as therapy dogs .I have worked part time as vet nurse/receptionist.have had working sheepdogs on the family property ..

definitely speak with the behaviourist and consulting vet first..and ,if possible see the dog . Poor thing- it does sound severe- and I'm guessing a bark collar will not be taking away any of that anxiety I don't know ..,but 'perhaps' the behaviour may be different in another environment ,without the same triggers? *sigh* Poor lady, and poor dog.