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SHE needs to do a training course! I think this poor pup has been sadly neglected,apparently.His 'problems' seem to me to be just an untrained puppy..and that is NOT HIS FAULT. perhaps when she had the rottie as a pup she was much more stable,and had the time to spend with it? My guess is ,if she is just split from someone...things have been rocky for sometime..and puppies ,like little kids, will not be happy campers with so many bad vibes floating around She probably didn't put the work into him either...cos he's 'just a little dog'. Rehoming him may indeed be a good option for the dog... as soon as possible ...so he can be somewhere stable..and begin to grow as he should.

So- what has changed in her world/life? What is happening that has led her to all this activity? Is she getting her regular walks/training/grooming? Is she perhaps coming in season? is she still in the same yard/run/room? Are there new dogs/cats/babies in the household? . tail-biting can be a sign of pain.. the dog nibbles to relieve the feeling. it can also point to fleas.... or anxiety..... or 8 week old puppies playing ...because their mother would not put up with such carrying-on!

*splurk* !

Beautiful shots

provided she is settled..she can be sitting/lying at your feet - if you are with her she does not need to be crated all the time. NO jumping up & down on furniture/into vehicles /up on fences..and no racing around. She may need an elizabethan collar on to stop stitch chewing... or you can try her with a plastic basket muzzle (get one fitted properly, and only use when supervised)

But you obviously didn't tell them :confused:

oops How awful. The poor GP was in your yard though.. it's not as if your dog went next door to get it.

He chased as many rabbits as were silly enough to be out in daylight .. they are very safe- he's not fast

Well.. now ya know. do NOT trust those pint sized monsters!! One of the most painful bites I have had was from a chi.

yep- lots.

My thoughts... there are lots of reasons.. all sorts of circumstances, but the short ,general answer is - Yes. Dogs are not robots.. they can react to each animal individually..and for many reasons. Dogs can also show extreme aggression if another dog is in their territory ... If it was a puppy attacked.. that's unusual.. but without knowing the circumstances it is hard to make a judgement as to the 'whys' Was it your dog who was attacked? I hope it's OK.

Cows that wander too near the coolroom are definitely shot Horses/sheep/cows etc - no they aren't shot here .. at first...unless they break fences/owners have been asked to keep them confined/they are harassing/breeding with stock. Dogs usually get one chance ... if they are not actually attacking anything, we call/offer food ... try & get them close to see any collars etc . Unfortunately, if that doesn't work , they are shot.

doesn't sound good. I'm sorry. It is not only biting someone.. it is the act of lunging toward someone which can scare/anger people,too ..and that won't change, with him muzzled,unfortunately. for muzzles .. CLICK HERE may I also suggest seking advice from a veterinary behaviourist ..who will understand what is happening in your dog's brain..and advise you on management strategies.

.......well, This is Gert & Bernie Gert the dog, and Bernie the cat , taking it easy in the humidity...

Took the boy for a walk/gallop this afternoon - we hadn't been for ages , what with Ross River virus & other stuff... He is now absolutely exhausted ... BUT he had a ball! You can also see some of the damage the rain has done to our local roads/tracks . a part of the river,and some of the floodwaters .. mainly Murray river water, but added to by the rain

Looks nice ..a lot of work! So - it doesn't get cold where you are? Just the gap above the slab..and big open fronts would be no good here in Winter... cold winds blowing through ........and rain ......

perhaps they could try a couple square mtres of a nice artificial lawn ?

Years ago .. I revived a puppy at birth... she was permanently happy.. and not really able to learn much I do believe dogs learn at different rates- and more importantly..in different ways..and for different reasons.

Yep.. my Auntie had one of those

Why a small breed ? I would suggest a breed similar in size to your border- that way when they play, and if they fight, they will be evenly matched ...

Restrict your verbal/physical praise to when she is doing what you want ... no conversation,, no random cuddles ... have you tried N I L I F ? CLICK HERE

poor dogs.. sounds as if their owners weren't protecting them quite well enough ....

Oh Sorry for you, bigdog... sorry for the owner ,and sorry for the dogs/poultry who died. You were within your rights.. the dogs were killing your poultry.... It's nasty to shoot dogs anyhow... and worse when an owner turns up. Happened to us a couple of years ago.... poor man was in tears ..and took his boy back home to bury.... but didn't blame us entirely ..he was very good about it . I am sorry.

I'm glad you asked that question... I found THIS !!