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persephone

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  1. I hope the psych you are contacting is experienced in childhood mental health .... perhaps ask around for another referral - one who works with kids?
  2. 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!!
  3. how sad and worrying. Please go to a paediatrician and a psychologist ASAP . I hope you can get some help very soon!!
  4. persephone

    Puppy Food

    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 ....
  5. yes!! If you are having difficulty remaining calm, and this in turn is worsening the problem- definitely get in touch with Steve !
  6. ..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 -
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. [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 .
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. I am so glad she is home again Lots of good food and rest ,and I hope she recovers well
  14. 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
  15. get yourself a nice LONG line .. like a horse lungeing rope .. then he can get his beach fun, and you can reel him in :D
  16. That is cruel, yes- and the dog's owner should be stopped using dogs in that fashion many irresponsible people do not have a thought for the animal they hunt- agreed . We have only ever had dogs hold a pig by grabbing an ear.... or keeping pig/s backed into a corner,so to speak.
  17. SSShhhh don't tell everyone my secrets!! There is no other way to find/keep pigs still in thick scrub/swamps!! using dogs is far more 'humane' than using poison causing all sorts of horrible body reactions before death ...or traps- where pigs go crazy and stress themselves to the vomiting stage and worse
  18. he does need some muscle whatever food you introduce- do it gradually ... mix in a small amount first, then increase it each day - this avoids the risk of tummy upsets - which will not help with weight gain Glad you put the pics up - looking forward to progress shots, too:)
  19. A nice calm dog would please me What would not please me was the fact they were taken to a dog park ...without me, the owner present! There are so many things which may happen (no, I don't live in a city anymore, and am only going on what I read/hear)
  20. Hi Hope we can help you. do you have a photo of him standing side on..and maybe one looking down at him ? That is the best way we can judge his condition How much does he weigh? What dry food is he on,and how many cups a day does he get? Some dry food is a good diet ..some is not . is he otherwise healthy and happy ?
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