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Look at those shaggy faces gorgeous!!

You mentioned you had a professional at your house to help with the dog/s what did they suggest you do? Be VERY cautious if you take that anxious dog to see the train ... if it toots or scares her in other ways..., and she bolts/freaks out, you may have more problems Please do this only after speaking personally with a professional who has worked with your dog .,

She may well be playing and barking Pups will get bored, and enjoy playing/running/barking!! get a water container which you can clip onto the wall of her pen..put a couple of cardboard boxes in there for her to jump on/chew..give her a couple of toys each day.. rotate them ... make sure one toy is something which can roll, and/or makes a noise when moved- so it grabs her attention ... Perhaps do an obedience session with her of a morning- working hard ,using her brain will tire her more than playing

*comes back*...I really do love that photo!

Not sure what it is- but what a GREAT photo!! :D It is a beautiful spider ! perhaps have a look HERE ?

Yes, apparently CHOICE magazine have done a story on it. It will be interesting to hear the vets' replies .

Oh.... what a lovely boy he sounded ... so sorry.

That's a lovely poem nelson is now free .....

Hi - if you have an axious dog who requires medication, and is constantly in a situation which is causing her stress ..and with owners pulling their heair out... you possibly need some good professional help may I suggest you call these folks ... LINK veterinary behaviourist- who can prescribe medication if required ..putting balloons on the door to frighten an already anxious dog is not a really helpful thing.....

Poodlefan has said it all . I will add however, to this bit. she 'knows' NOT to go in the pantry when you are there. NOT going in the pantry when she is alone has not been learned. She also has learnt that Human presence means No couch No bite No jump so , she has learnt this much well! Unfortunately, it is not the ACT of jumping, biting, leaping which is ,in itself a deterrent, for want of a better word- those acts are still her reward/means to reward. Puppies are smart as!! Have you read these important links? LINK LINK LINK

I like! Thank you for posting that link I had a quick play just now - ...

Yep- sopping wet kids, who are petrified of even a tiny dog- parents who possibly are overprotective and maybe also scared of dogs ... they possibly look at the whole world like you imagined they looked at you - with fear and trepidation . There are many people like that around ... it is not personal, and it is they who are suffering because of their fear/anger/uncertainties. takes all sorts, and to "hate" someone like that is a waste of energy No doubt you will come across people/incidents like this many times ....

hey, spazzz9 maybe try THIS with your puppy at mealtimes? That way he WILL learn to look to you before eating

If the dog is out chasing roos, in all likelihood it will be shot/run over/eat a bait, anyway..dogs like that usually don't last long I feel sorry for the roos etc .. it's not fair . Everyone here knows that dogs found out of their own patch are called first .. if they don't/won't come .. then they are shot. Makes everyone take care to not let dogs wander.

Hey, Rosalie- how are things now? Have you managed to make any changes , or maybe talk your parents into anything new?

She's active on redbubble

The vet where I worked - bodies were either claimed by owner, or taken and cremated /burnt by a company ....

LINK -puppy development calendar I think this one has what you are looking for ? LINK Raising a Clicker Puppy

OK- a link ....WARNING ! bodies being piled in drums and then carted away....about 3 min video of dog/cat bodies in a heap ... plus a huge grinder grinding up 'something' ..plus footage of other stuff, like maggots... No proof that I could see- ie: no footage of those bodies in the grinder ...or being placed in cans..... *shrugs shoulders*

lablove- is there an AUSTRALIAN site which has proof of the use of pets being used in dog food manufacture?

Or perhaps enlist the help of a GOOD trainer/behaviourist, and see if she can be trained to NOt bark as much? If you decide to go this route- ask on DOL for recommendations- word of mouth is the best way to find someone suitable

Chicken frames are great Yes, no mincing needed!

I am glad Emily is breathing better this morning! :laugh: Slip her a pinch of ester C powder each day, too keep the temp down in her bed- a dog with an infection/ fever does NOT need additional heat . if you are worried about the pups, then put in heat bags or something, so they can use them, but the bitch is comfortable. So many people have whelping beds/areas very warm for neonates, while bitches sit there puffing away, drinking heaps, and working much harder than necessary

WE used to use this nearly 30 years ago! I had forgotten all about it

My guess is it's easier, and she gets more speed for less effort?