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Hi- at 14 mths your DOG is no longer a puppy :D What training do you do with him? he sounds as if he needs reminding that he needs to be a responsible dog citizen Until his behaviour improves, perhaps do heaps more controlled leash walks ..at least twice a day, obedience classes, and teach him games at home . maybe also look at enlisting the help of a trainer , who comes to your home? My worry is that he will attempt to mount a dog who reacts aggressively

Simple management - crates, different rooms , constant supervision- or speying.

IMO- dogs should not attack a puppy - even if the adult was excited/confused by the strange smell/behaviour - it should have only been temporary. With both dogs being bull breeds, the power they have/will have, and the fact they are fighting now .. .you really would benefit from experienced professional help. I don't believe this is something you can 'fix' without support....and you may not ever be able to run these two safely together May I suggest you get in touch urgently with K9 pro LINK HERE He is a member of D O L and is very experienced in these sorts of matters. I hope you can get a happy resolution, and have two settled boys

Boss probably smelt very odd after being at the vets, and was probably showing a bit different posture/behaviour due to teh anaesthetic after effects... - that may well have started teh mounting/nipping seperate them, and get professional advice .

You will find excellent information/advice and products HERE .

Maybe find a doggie chiro ?

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sad for everyone.

When weaning,I usually keep mum away during the day- when pups are well fed, and have plenty to do - then at night, to keep them quiet, and warm, and with full bellies, mum can go back in Means everyone sleeps !!!!

yep - no need to 'come down hard' ..just from NOW show her her boundaries, make yourself a wonderful person to be near , and start teaching her leash walking, and basic obedience at home- indoors, out in the paddock- wherever! It will be MUCH more difficult for her if the rules change yet again Start as you mean to continue :p

She'll gruff at them if she is really fed up Just reduce her food to a maintenance ration & increase theirs ... I have fouond often pups will still latch on, only for a second or two, as a comfort thing - even if there's no milk

This dog is reacting as do many dogs when given sudden freedom in an unknown area-show dog or not Please make sure she is always on a long lead/confined ,while she adjusts, so as to stop the forming of any bad habits . Set her up to WIN every time Reward her handsomley when she comes to you - or looks at you ! maybe use the Triangle of temptation, LINK to set up the relationship in a basic way?

A practice baby is one of those computer-chip models given to teenage girls at school - that drive them mental with demands A wonderful invention, btw !!! A pup is a furry package crammed with all sorts of instincts and behaviours which do put newbies on a steep learning curve, and help teach the patience, sleep-deprivation coping options, and the cleaning up of vomit etc :D These things can be useful when/if a human baby comes along ... I guess but ... I am always concerned when folks tend to humanise their 'furbabies' *insert skin-crawling emoticon*....

I have a couple of hi vis (orange with reflective strips) strap/vest things like THISbought from a $2 shop have had them for about 3 years ..they work well, and do not keep heat in , etc. All velcro fastenings .

poo needs to be both bulky and a bit dry/hard.... your dog should 'work' a bit to relieve herself ... try adding psyllium husks ((start her on about 1/4 tsp.a day - soak it in warm water for about 10-15 minutes... it will make a gel -mix this with food...... gradually work up to 1/2 teaspoon full of the dry husk , see how she goes. She may not need it every day . Also add more bone - either minced chicken carcasses -DO NOT COOK- or more chicken wings/lamb flap bony bits... ?

If they have been there more than a few days, I would be getting them checked .... the photos are very fuzzy- but are they on/around a spey or other scar? How long ago was it done?

I agree- let her see that they are dead.... then when she leaves them - clean away any smells- and then just keep her really busy and with lots to do /sniff/chew... DON"T coo over her, or sympathise or pay her any extra attention unless she is up & doing stuff Cut back her food a bit .. so she's a bit hungry and keen to work for her food ....

Bernese mountain dogs are just GORGEOUS!!!! Lucky you

Something I often wonder at ,as well My feeling is that Mince is great for weaning pups, and dogs who are old, or ill, or have digestion trouble- otherwise I prefer they get their meat on the bone .

I'm thining of getting Hamlet one of THESE, one day

a bit ;) but how does a new dog owner do this? VickieP is obviously a bit concerned in trying to do the right thing by her pup - how does someone unused to doing such things know if their vet is trustworthy/knowledgable /'good' ? I was thinking about this yesterday ...and thinking how hard it would be... especially if you had an illness/injury putting you under pressure

Just wondering this little fella's wrist/foot is today ? Hopefully the rest & drugs are having a good effect

*looks out window at silent cage* ..thanks. I might get a pair next time .. green ones again I think ....in a while

belly band with a high capacity -type pad inserted ? Some of those pads hold a lot of liquid LINK

I do- it only takes one misread signal for things to go wrong