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I would advise getting it checked properly..yes. Why are you lifting her around the belly? If you need to lift her.... have her side-on to you .. one arm around the front of her chest.. the other around her hindquarters.. and then lift her that way.. so there is NO contact with her belly at all. ever. Does she have trouble jumping into the car? can you take portable steps or something? Even if she did tear the uterus.. it is removed when a bitch is speyed, so it would not be hurting her now Hopefully you find the problem and can do something to ease things.

that is just beautiful!

Oh...ok, you talked me into it! I probably won't be looking at all the other pics tho, apologies.. but I am limited in my allowance .. and photos chew it up!! :laugh: here-- taken this afternoon

it could be jaw/teeth related ...It may NOT be , but it could be

I use a "tchhht!" sound

Of course it happens It is an important way for pups to learn, IMO. pups watch older dogs hunting/working sheep/barking at strangers/using a doggy door/training owners ..... and they copy .It may take a while, or they may do it in their own style, but I believe a lot is learned by watching/imitating.

you did well!

Losing horses hurts - I know... Johnno looked a lovely gentle old boy... the sort whose presence just makes the world seem a nice place He will watch over you... and I'm sure that you will feel him near you at times :D

After 16 years it is very hard to let them fly free ,away from you.. :D

Hi How long have you had your dog? Is he desexed? What is his daily routine? Have you mentioned this to his breeder?

put your hand on the surface. If it's too hot to leave it there comfortably..it's too hot to walk a dog on

He was a gorgeous,honest looking boy! Love the photo of him with his duck

I also have sen dogs get very ill from large hotspots. I think a lot of folks just see one or two as annoyances.. fair enough... but they are a bacterial infection of the skin , and if a large area is affected, then it is serious.. like a large area being burned....

OUCH!!! the AB's will def help..and carry on as suggested with teh betadine wash/curash

With so many, I think a vet visit may be in order . Just in case. They DO appear so quickly..and as they are bacterial.. can get very nasty. Hope she can get something to sort them fast! (like an A/B injection) Creams are not wonderful, IMO .

good scrub with betadine wash .... make sure she is dry as... apply plenty of curash, and keep her cool and quiet. Hope there is improvement by tomorrow! OUCH

Thanks people.... he was a local legend ..Station folk always invited Freddie to come work ..oh and P***(my brother) better come as well . :D My brother could be working doing something with sheep in the shearing shed... or at one end of teh yard, and Freddie would handle everything else We used to get offers from people who wanted to buy him ... no way. His son, Leo , who is now about 7 is a great worker , but not quite up to his dad's standards .He is also able to be left to do what's needed..and will 'back' for a loong distance , up to where the sheep are 'tangled' or needing to move into a dark area or gate.... His dad's genes know what to do Oh, and Freddie is also my clown, Hamlet's, dad Unfortunately , apart from the fun loving...not much else has carried through

he's pretty cute !

I hope the owner is OK up there in the floods- nasty The fish oil is a long term thing .. hopefully ,with the right dosage it will help. Poor old dog.. I also have arthritis- it HURTS! Looking forward to seeing pics of this rambunctious grey beast , too :D

aahhh Lovely! You've done well! I LOVE THIS one :D For those who hate clicking.. HERE is a link to the whole set

*nods* but.... HE IS A PUPPY. This is what puppies do. This is why puppies need to be properly socialised... ,have owners who will undertake training , etc CLICK here for some ideas and CLICK here as well for more on puppy stuff :D I am glad you are supervising sessions.. but the older dog is obviously feeling put upon... and I would suggest that they are kept apart. The responsibility of care of someone else's dog is a big one .

Borrow a skateboard/scooter and use it around your place ... praise him for ignoring .. and eventually the novelty may wear off

The older dog needs his space! he is not fit enough or young enough to properly discipline a strong wei puppy - so even though he has tried.. YOU need to keep them separate to avoid more injury to the poor oldie! I would be getting the oldie to a vet if he is not eating.Especially since he is not your own dog ! Pups are excitable. You may find that some more short training sessions during the day helps'take the edge off'... and some nice big bones will provide time spent chewing, not annoying! but basically it is your responsibility to ensure the older dog has peace & quiet somewhere completely away from that pup.

Most dogs will protect their territory...and a dog, woken in the night by strange sounds/smells will often bark /growl - it's a very useful response ! I will always have a dog indoors at night for that reason! Not much use having a dog in the backyard if someone is coming in the front door !! My previous two dogs didn't react well to drunk people, or teenage boys, they would growl ... that suited me , so I didn't try and train them out of it It came in handy !

Today we sent our old boy over the bridge. he had his breakfast- porridge/egg/milk he had his final ride on the front seat of the 4WD he loved so much. He will now rest on the hill overlooking our house - rest ,after many years of damn hard work; rest, after leaving us with lots of memories, from bringing him home, a lop eared gangly pup ... to his amazing work on trucks/in yards.. Vale, Freddie.You were a tough old bugga. LINK