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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 !!

One of those steam vaporiser things? When my cats had 'flu.. I used to lock them in th e laundry with something steaming away

agreed. Allergies are tricky darn things

Oh- I knew about goats etc..but had not heard about cats/dogs being a worry !

I dislike 'clingy',dependent dogs ... I dislike dogs with heaps of drive /energy ..they make me tired I like dogs who look robust and built for a purpose... I like dogs who look straight and sturdy. I like wiry haired or short haired dogs... Mind you ..I am very much a cat person ...

Ok.. two suggestions from me .. cropping is not my favourite... I don't seem to ever get things where they should be anyway....

Try feeding him chicken frames .. I worry about them swallowing chicken necks whole.. and the necks are just a size to get stuck I also feel lamb rosettes are a size which is dangerous... I feed them to my cats :D Try bones like lamb brisket ...beef ribs . While he has a tummy upset though.. as suggested.. boiled chciken and rice.. with a gradual change back to normal food over a few days. good point he also doesn't really need schmakos /rawhide . Try Nature's Gift treats ... and leave the rawhide for some time until he is all settled again. Any diet additions should be done gradually... or there will be stomach problems.

Management will help! Make sure pup is never unsupervised, and loose in a room. Use baby gates/puppy pen to section off a safe area. Provide pup with Nylabones/kongs/treat balls/fresh bones that are fine to chew. Chewing the leaves on pot plants...electrical wiring/paint /plastic could lead to serious health problems ... and it is your responsibility to keep your puppy safe

and also much ill feeling/aggravation.