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Someone buys a terrier- then there are worries when it digs/goes ratting/yips/fronts up to next door's rotty with rambo-like attitude. Someone else buys a retriever.. but is most concerned when dog is mouthy and energetic . Someone buys a dog whose ancestors (and often near relations) were sheep/cattle herders/workers. These poor people watch the pup chasing the kids, or running a track around the backyard..and don't know why.. Someone buys/rescues a cute puppy - and their neighbourhood then is disturbed by barking at times which disturbs their peace & quiet Someone buys a dog/puppy and wonders why it is bored in a manicured backyard all day I often feel there is a lack of 'basic' dog behaviours/instincts . Folks are taken by a presence, a coat type, a personality or a reputation - they do some research, buy their puppy , but are then are often bewildered when instinct kicks in . This is sad - for the new dog owner, and for the dog, who can suffer from being misunderstood. This forum, obedience clubs etc do a good job with what they have- but am I alone in thinking that so many people just have forgotten that the DOG is an animal, a predator, which does not think like humans, and which does need understanding and careful management according to need?

Netti - from what I read, Mindy is very much wanted and has much work put into her. Of course aussielover is a bit frustrated - a bouncy smart puppy suddenly with clipped wings - not fun!

how sad that dogs are no longer allowed to vocalise when they are happy playing with other dogs. Barking at children ..playing soccer .. well.. stop playing that particular game If it revs her up - don't do it. Simple. It may save a lot of trouble later on. instead- Take a few minutes and practise lots of sits/stays.. fetch, all things which can be controlled by the handler This will definitely exercise her little brain .. probably make her more settled and tired than soccer, too!! perhaps when she is a bit older - she may enjoy flyball or something?

I know ..it's well done- just I get the creeps looking at it , apologies ..(and to sarah) NORMALLY JUST LOVE YOUR WORK!!

Thanks a lot, FB NOT !! Wonder how many folks' photos are being stolen??? Glad you read the 'fine print'

lamb flaps/offcuts , ox cheek mince.

BTW - I find that photo eerie looks almost like a post mortem shot to me .....sorry;) too much TV :D

Standard certainly looks better ! perhaps FB's intentions are better than their capabilty to deal with so many pixels ?

hope my friends don't do it- those of us on slow connections and with limited bandwidth are always penalised when this happens. I guess for your business it's a good idea though :D

Lots of iceblocks to lick/play with .. lots of BIG frozen bones :D Iceblocks. Into an icecream tub ( or large margarine tub) put water or chicken stock ( low/no salt) to about 3/4 full Add a dozen or so pieces of kibble an apple(or less) cut into small pieces a spoonful of diced cooked chicken a few tiny bits of something smelly like bacon fat or salami and/or a few tiny bits of anything else your dog loves! freeze solid- at least overnight. Tip out into a large bowl..or onto the lawn .....

Hopefully your vet will be able to do some more to help - or maybe it is time to go to a new vet! :hugs:

Oh sounds as if there was a problem- poor Myron. Sorry nekhbet

Borrow someone's bigger, cat chasing dog!

So - what was the blood clotting etc like - did the vet do any tests? I am glad your girl is much better :)

This sounds very odd. So - the pup is just running feral in the backyard, and won't come to anyone? What advice did the vet give her? What did the breeder say when she phoned them to tell them of this behaviour? was it them who suggested returning the pup? Can you give us some more info? Pup's age when your friend bought it? what training did they do with it at first? Where was it sleeping? Have they had dogs before? Extra info will help us understand a bit more of what's happening.

check your council website for animal control regulations. use a supersoaker.. wet it good! I don't understand how this can happen? Not nice.

Pea straw mulch ..and maybe a lowish deterrent fence?

Glad he's OK- it is a worry when they do that sort of thing ;) yep- pavers or dirt, if he likes picking up/swallowing things)

That's one sanitised recreation area! edit to add a link for pandii re: comfortis. LINK

This is all new to me .. this blitzing of backyards to control fleas. Just what is done/used? I would find it hard to consider doing this , as I imagine all other insects, etc would be adverseley affected by whatever poison kills fleas Does anyone have any links/info about what chemicals are used, and effects on other arthropods? I do use the occasional bomb in the house -dogs are treated with permoxin when needed..house dogs have Advantage because of their sharing beds etc with cats.Cats rarely get a flea, luckily, so don't need anything more than some paraffin oil on their ears when they do get some :D (we only get the stickfast/rabbit flea here.. dangerous little buggers, which also infest poultry/pet birds when conditions are right .

How are they this morning? Must admit to also being concerned the vet has lost all previous cases I hope they are doing regular tests to see what is happening with the treatment .. that way you know exactly , and don't have the guesswork /worry.

glad he's feeling better.

for you , and prayers. perhaps tell your eldest kid that Bonnie is very ill... just so they know ?

Gorgeous cats!

It would not be my choice to import any dog at that time of year- from Winter straight to Summer- pregnancy/stress - not something I would do to a little girl...