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oh :D for you... for having to wait out those final days ... run free Kassy.

Hard to tell without a few more shots .. but on first glance it does not look as if she is desperate need of extra feeding Just go slowly and adjust if needed. Did you read thru th e link I posted earlier on raw feeding?

and be STRONG. Dogs are resilient and sensible ..and will not pursue a lost cause (usually)

We have outside dogs... they are brought up from day one outside..and so there is usually no problem after the first noisy night or two in a new pen. Hamlet started off an outside puppy .. he slept in a little shed for the first weeks .... he had a very cosy bed (it was Winter) a source of heat (hot bricks) ..and lots of soft bedding .... no problems.

Anticipating more photos of this beautiful girl ... lean or not !

blue amstaff- you would certainly be disgusted if you saw some of our working koolies They look a bit leaner than your new dog ... but are healthy,and active and shiny

oops- her's the LINK for raw feeding info .. I forgot to add it Oh.. and you may find she gets an upset stomach if you quickly introduce new foods/increased quantity. Take it slowly and gradually for best results .

Sh'e pretty That photo may be deceiving.. but I cannot see any hip bones or knobbly spine... and she seems to have good muscles.Another photo may be clearer... I'm sure she will soon be full & happy

A good update.. but please note poodlefan's post. A chain leash can also do YOU damage if the dog pulls/whips around. Now you have found out how effective a halti is at suppressing behaviour in teh initial stages ( this may change as the dog gets used to teh feeling!!) please do get a professional trainer to show you how to walk/control your dog...

Hope your partner gets to read this ..... I think she is doing SO well.. at 12 weeks- to be letting herself out to toilet, and sleeping quietly in the living room!! Why would you want to change that and create chaos?

I thought they were classed as a restricted /banned breed?

Fleuri- please email that photo,with petshops address straight to the RSPCA!!! :D

How disappointing- and dangerous!! There are so many questions.... was he ever walked by the person from whom you got him ?Was he temperamentally assessed as being suitable to rehome? I agree with getting professional help ASAP NO walks outside your yard .. instead do LOTS of short obedience/trick training sessions in the yard/house :D Make sure he has a treat ball/soccer balls, etc to keep him busy Buy good quality collar/lead ,especially for large dogs... not the ornamental stuff sold everywhere! Keep us posted!

Yes! That's the video I had seen. Poor dog. .. and that's sort of the way I see this dog's problem ...only a tail, not a leg...and with a heightened arousal state... it is ..."ATTACK!!"

Oh You thought you were doing the right thing for your girl.... not your fault at all.She died at home.. amongst familiar things ... R I P Smudge ...

I don't use crates ... but would think that if a dog cannot stretch out-/sit up /whatever .. for hours .. then it wouldn't be a very restful night...a bit like us trying to sleep comfortably in a bus seat . If it is a warm night.. all our dogs sleep on their sides.. with legs stretched out - this being the coolest position ... they would need a pretty wide crate to sleep like this . Hoe does your girl sleep now - on your bed/sofa? Can she do the same in her crate ? this thread reminded me of all these great PHOTOS

..slightly OT ....But ,to me, this seems to NOT be 'spinning'/tail chasing... but ATTACKING the tail ... like attacking a dog about to steal her bone ...or am I being thick/pedantic .? the OP does not mention 'spinning' that I have seen,.. but does mention food guarding... Is it the same class of behaviour? Does it get managed in teh same way?

How's his eyesight?perhaps he's seeing shapes which look odd in different light ,now?

Why is this sneaky? She is doing what you are training her to - enter the crate and receive a treat.She is learning ! Just make sure the crate is big enough! Can she comfortably sleep stretched out on her side,or curled around?Can she sit up without her head touching the roof?

macdog- A professional who can actually see/hear your dog ,and discuss things with you at home would be the way for you to get understanding and specific skills.These problems really need personal help . Where are you located ? Someone can probably be recommended if we know where you are

LINK to story "This (abandoned) Life and ,no, this is not to discuss shelters, or how they should/should not do things ... or critique journalistic style ...just a nice story with a smile at the the end

Sounds a loving and well thought out way to keep your little dog secure and safe !

Sorry about Angel... and glad Mum & bubs will now be safe. ooohh.. a torte!!

Oh :D I am so sorry.