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Please don't sit here- take him to the clinic now- a half hour may see you unable to lift him into the car, or he could really go downhill. If he gets worse at the clinic- well, they are in a position to help him!

sounds like our pups playing - much clacking of teeth and yipping . ..... I wouldn't worry too much , just make sure your dog can retreat somewhere safe if she wants to.

This so true! Whilst with a DSLR and appropriate lenses , one can produce shots like Tess's gorilla juvenile .. up close and sharp as sharp .. it is certainly NOT just the camera body and lens which dictates this . The camera operator must have an 'eye' for composition, and a feel for the subject for any photo to be able to speak to the viewer I know photographers who are technically perfect .. but their photos have no soul

Vet -NOW it could well be a poison ..and waiting around is not a good idea Hoping he will be ok.

Was this breed named? I thought it was bullmastiff or x's thereof . ah-found it... another attack.. sorry I was just concentrating on the original story

I always start with large meaty bones ( with meat scored, so pups can get hold) . the pups start to suck and then chew the meat. bones are like roo tails or large beef bones..often all pups will be hanging off one meaty bone . they have it with them until they are full, then it is removed. Mum is away from them during this time of eating.They also get mince..then meaty bones and dry puppy kibble .Nothing is ever soaked, and they get no milk. water is available 24/7. puppies get fed- mum gets less food . usually by the time they are 5-6 weeks- she is almost out of milk....and by the time the pups are 7-8 weeks , suckling is just a dry run, but still done as a comfort thing.Mum is usually still with pups all the time ..she is free to leave if she wants tho.

he looks a bit like a fox. Cuute!

rexiam- you might enjoy THIS article and , if you found it helpful.. there are heaps more on that site

Ouch

Good news that he's eating!! until his bowel heals , yes , any toilet trraining will be non existent, I guess. perhaps restrict him to one or two rooms ..or leave him outdoors more?

rexiam- dunno if this is really a help, but on flickr, you can search for photos taken with particular cameras ( I know, lots of variables -lenses, operators ) But it's interesting LINK

Someone I know pulled up in their vehicle.. had a gorgeous looking boof of an ACD sitting in the car .big boof head, perfect markings .. big dog. it hopped out of the car ....and was only the height of a corgi!! Cracked me up .this ACD with no legs (well, perfectly serviceable legs ,just only a few inches long! He had no idea of its parentage . It was a lovely dog ;)

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It was swooping magpies, of course!

probably the same reason I would - there are lots of police on the ground, and they can be there quickly! They are also armed with spray/tasers/firearms, and can quickly liase with emergency services. My guess is that trained animal control offices are thin on the ground, and would take a long time to arrive They could possibly subdue a dog with a catchpole instead of a taser....and take it away to be put down . Actually, what do trained animal control officers do, or what jurisdiction do they have in the event of a dog attack on humans?

no chance of her having a different father?

Wow - they are looking gorgeous .. oh- nice photos too

I prefer water buckets which can be secured/placed in shade or shelter depending on weather , and cleaned/replaced cheaply I get too confused with hose fittings, etc !

Indeed.

aaawwwwww jack is a natural !

Anything 'could' happen . "Whatifs" are waiting around every corner However your query was should you report what you saw/heard this morning... and I think 'No'.

Exaggeration is a distinct possibilty . he may have been enjoying the peace & quiet ..and wanted people to stay away? uh, huh. I have been know to say a similar thing to this owner when I saw kids/dogs come to 'my spot ' in a park . I was having a nice peaceful time and wanted it to stay that way . No- My dog would not have attacked .Probably not a nice thing to do- but His dog may well be a killer .. but we do not know. I am all for reporting aggressive dogs who attack. ..and their irresponsible owners but... unless you saw the dog with hackles up, or growling/baring teeth or approaching your dog with intent how have you anything factual to report?

.. he warned you - no one was attacked, and I guess he is entitled to take his dog to the park too ? I don't see anything to report, sorry.

Glad he is feeling better and even playing ...but remember the lining of his gut will be raw and painful- so while he appears happy..inside he is still sick. I second the well cooked mashed pumpkin mixed with his meat ... and remember to not leaqve food sitting out of the fridge :D he does not need any more nasty bacteria in his gut! Hopefully you are giving him some probiotic- any acidopholus powder/capsule for humans will do .. this will help his gut digest food easily

Pawing is an innate thing - they do it as tiny babies to mum and to each other in play ..even before they can walk properly .. so pawing ( or as we like to see it 'giving a paw') is merely a poke,a 'mum let the milk down' / attention/play/thing ..and if rewarded by attention/praise, well, it is used very often !