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Give folks a chance ! :D My thoughts: Muzzle your dog in an appropriate light muzzle which allows for proper mouth opening/airflow. walk your dog on leash in areas where there are sticks. avoid dog park/areas where there are sticks. MUZZLES~ available oh - and take time and patience, add lots of rewards, and teach your dog to happily give you objects he picks up

*nods* it may also be useful if you were to go to an obedience class or three - it's always good to see what problems everyone else is having, and to get help /ideas

Dogs don't need much psyllium! Check with the vet My dogs get a level teaspoon... but start with a 1/4, and work up. I always soak it first for 10 minutes , then mix with food .

Practice, practice, practice :D reward him EVERY time he comes to you ..either with pats or treats ... take him out to teh backyard on a long line and make a game of calling him to you and playing /giving treats /stroking EVERY time he comes when you call . If he doesn't come..a LIGHT tug on the line ..show him the treat/toy ,and wait for him to come . That's a basic way... but really it is practice !You have to reward him for COMING ,NOT for sitting afterwards, NOT for when he jumps up on you ... This gives you an idea of the way it works LINK

I believe so. I also believe people no longer realise that a dog is a well kitted out PREDATOR.

Gert's fine They both needed to catch up on some sleep today .

A lot of folks think behaviour such as that , from a pup is 'cute' .. a big fierce dog in miniature... I hope they now get some professional help.

Bones and psyllium husks also help produce a harder/more substantial stool .Some diets and extra fibre sources may make for more poo..not hard and solid poo

YES - but she has probably removed the evidence. Mice will cannibalise ..one sick/dead one, and in overcrowded/stressful conditions, they will eat them. Not nice to see.

Gert is about 10 0r 11 now .... crazy old thing !

My Mum has 2 dogs sleeping with her at night- one oldie in her room..and another in the sleepout off mum's room. Gert , the sleepout dog has always been a wimp when thunder is about – but last night things must have been bad (I heard NOTHING !) Mum woke about 3.30 am to a bang/crash ...and that was as well as the thunder! Gert had hopped up onto the commode chair in the sleepout, and then straight thru the part opened window..thru the flyscreen ..onto the tallboy, knocked all the books to the floor, and jumped down !! Poor Mum didn't know WHAT had happened for a minute or two Seems thunderphobia can worsen with age

Odd name .....

I would be contacting his breeder first ,and show/ask them. .....

Oh - Ok, does she have anal gland problems?

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Honestly, If I only had the dog one day a week- he would just be on lead if I wanted to take/put him anywhere . saves stress- he has no choice...there is no room for error.

Why are you giving her pumpkin and carrot? That is usually used when dogs are on a diet .... to bulk out a meal , and I would not have thought a teenager needed to lose weight to that extent? What happens if she doesn't get the vegetable? Maybe try it for a few days and see ?

I would say not.... BUT it could well be 'normal for the diet she is on. Chopped carrot/pumpkin ,if raw is indigestible, and may well give her a tummy upset. My guess is she is doing firmer poo in the morning,after a night of no food ? or is it the opposite? The eating grass/vomiting could signify some sort of tummy upset - What bones/treats does she get, and when?

I don't know of such things- BUT remember ,a dog who falls into a pool may panic/cramp /not think clearly enough to look for the steps

Hi. Firstly - you need to securely confine your dog - for his, and passersby safety. Can you leave him indoors when you are not home ..and closely supervise short outside times otherwise?Can you borrow/purchase a secure run ? Secondly - help from a professional would provide you with reasons WHY, and support/tools/training for managing your dog. tell us the area in which you live, and someone here will probably suggest a suitable professional who can help you

IMO,NO dog can be completely trusted in this regard.It only takes a bad fright ... dog runs onto road.... So - you have a dog who may get scared? Then it is your responsibilty to keep him safe use a very long lead ..then he can still enjoy a sniff /jog , but you have final control over his safety

This sounds good - he needs to be gently eased into a different way of doing things whilst at your place ..it is a bit dislocating.. different rules

Ermmmm- what is this dog's general temperament how long have you known him? how does he get along with your dogs? what training has he had? if someone did that to one of my dogs I wouldn't be pleased

Poor boy .... hopefully the AB's will help . Providing he's not allergic- I'd be dunking each foot .. (seperately in a cup/small bowl ) in BETADINE. ..and then distract him outside until dry. Betadine is wonderful stuff- bacteria/fungi ... it zaps 'em all. I use lots of it on myself and the dogs .

Whole lamb necks /kangaroo tails are wonderful teeth cleaners..and they have lots of gristle.. and knobbly bits which encourages all-angle chewing .