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Different rules here as well...

Kenzie may well be reacting to Emma's illness/absence, ...or (heaven forbid) she may be feeling a bit ill herself. poor girl . :D

YOU need to discipline him.... if all undesexed dogs humped - we would be in trouble But ,luckily they don't , cos they are trained not to - and have lots of other things to interest them , and they learn that it gets them no attention which is worthwhile Simple answer? When you know these friends are coming- dog stays on his leash, or in his crate, or outside .The car seat gets put elsewhere ..or has stuff put on/around it, and he is always on a leash around other dogs so he doesn't get into a habit. One day he will attempt to hump the wrong dog!!! :p You only ever give a command ONCE. If he doesn't obey- then, with NO further conversation... you remove him- using a leash. Mind you ,bullies may need to be handled a bit differently, I have no experience with them I am glad he's going well at obedience- well done!

Poor old girl - when old bodies have multiple malfunctions it's not nice :p I hope they can get her stable and comfortable ...

I'm glad you are getting some help Sorry you have had a rough day tho.

You have answered it, I think

:D fingers crossed for her ..

Get a long line /horse lunge rope and walk him on that occasionally. if he is walked 2x a day on an ordinary leash ..and has a yard/company- 'free runs' are not obligatory

:D lovely story - Billy had the best of life to remember and travel over the bridge with.

I hope the psych you are contacting is experienced in childhood mental health .... perhaps ask around for another referral - one who works with kids?

Your puppy has MUCH more chance of picking up 'something' from puppy school, than he does at HOME . Pups need to run on grass- they need to experience different textures/smells/ways of moving their limbs . They need sun and room to play. is your old dog having trouble with fleas/ticks? if he is not - then your pup should be fine!!

how sad and worrying. Please go to a paediatrician and a psychologist ASAP . I hope you can get some help very soon!!

AS the others said - at this age she probably doesn't need 3 meals ..and certainly not cornflakes! She does need bones though- chicken wings/necks to start with .... leave whole ... and semi freeze, so she has to chew more. She will possibly be teething very soon- and frozen bones are a wonderful soother/helper edit to add- training treats in any quantity will fill her up - and if they are really yummy ..and maybe used after a meal, she will wait for them, rather than eat her real food ....

I got a couple for our old girl .

yes!! If you are having difficulty remaining calm, and this in turn is worsening the problem- definitely get in touch with Steve !

..Ok.. any chance you can get someone to photograph him ? when he is displaying this behaviour .. maybe coming thru the gate , and also with other dogs? Viewing body language is important . Ok.. any chance of running netting around where he gets under? if he's safe under the house- just leave him be.Let him come back out when he feels better. he is sounding absolutely terrified... he may well be a nervous dog - born & bred. IF he is also aggressive - and it is also fear based - he will not have a happy life at all. desexing won't change fear aggression, AFAIK. I have no real hints for you - just to IGNORE him if he starts to piddle etc - don't even LOOK at him. ONLY pat him /talk to him when he looks to be happy - whether it be passing pegs , or taking a treat from your hand , or just sitting in the sun There are others on here who will be able to give good advice -

Hi - a few questions for you have you contacted the breeder of the pup? Are others in the line also submissive? What cues do you think make him think he's in trouble? What training methods have you tried so far? Where do you live? My suggestion would be to contact a recommended professional who will work with you and pup at home - and give you the tools to help . If you tell us where you are - then folks on here will give you the name/s of someone trusted

Around here- dogs are primarily of use in national parks etc - where firearms are NOT allowed. the dogs hold a pig until the hunter can swiftly slash the neck arteries and kill the pig that way.

[q]Persephone- my lab is almost entirely an indoor dog! [/q] yes But from the OP's post , I took it that the dog would not ever be outside, [q] it'll either have to be an indoor dog or an outdoor dog! Because they won't want dirty dog paws walking around the house! [/q] Our dogs here are mostly indoors as well - when we are home .

Two dogs outside - one a youngster? Could be some noisy nights!! shame they both can't be crated indoors at night ...then you have no worries of fights/noise

Oh..and you cannot have a lab as purely an indoor dog Dogs need to go outside to toilet, to play, to be walked, and to get sunlight. I like the idea posted about EVERYBODY writing down exactly what their expectations are, and also what they are prepared to commit That way you can all be honest - you will know what the atmosphere is - and you can then decide whether your household is really a good one for a dog. if the answer is still YES - then you can choose a breed. perhaps it is that you family would be much happier with a non- shedding breed....a smaller dog ... who knows? here are some links to information which may help in your research CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE

Not sure that I would be bringing a puppy home, knowing all that ... There will be others about who have had a lot more experience with parvo - hopefully they can advise you.

I am so glad she is home again Lots of good food and rest ,and I hope she recovers well

Hi . It is good you are doing research, and thinking ! having a dog - any dog - and a) not having it indoors, and b) only planning on walking it 30 minutes a day ..plus maybe an hour of 'together' time does need some thinking That leaves the dog with over 20 hours of time without company/mental stimulation. What do you expect it to do in that time? Dogs left alone in a yard for long periods will find many things to do ! They may dig, chew,bark at birds/possums/cats ,scratch, bark at people/dogs/cars going past..start eating stones/sticks ... Labs are strong and energetic,and LOVE learning things ..they were bred to swim/run/retrieve - to work with people - to think ,and to learn. Can you explain what problems you see with having a dog inside ? Do your family have allergies/asthma or something? Or are you concerned with the dog's behaviour indoors? I love having our dogs inside ,especially at night - if anyone does try and get in ---- the dogs are there to alert us/scare the intruder

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