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Here may be a spot for my little story ,from yesterday Our supermarket has a new checkout operator- a young man , perhaps from India? Not sure. He is conscientious, he thinks, and is very polite and cheerful Today I told him how much I appreciate all his effort .His immediate reply? "Thank you, May your God bless you". It made my day .

Dog Agressive.

she doesn't need pasta or rice - that can go straight away perhaps take her to a chiro or vet, get her checked out, perhaps get her comfortable, and increase the exercise ? Anywhere you can take her swimming?

I haven't consciously ever taught it- but, rattle a pill bottle and I have the dogs all sitting at attention waiting Pill gets poked down throat , or tossed & swallowed, depending on whether itis palatable or not.. then they get a bikkie.

I have found trampoline beds are not the warmest things-- as air circulates all round a good thick insulating layer of something on teh bottom , and something into which a dog can snuggle is very warm Our working dogs sleep outdoors, usually in teh dreaded 44 gallon drums .. BUT they are SO warm in there, with lots of raw wool and op shop blankets/old clothing ... Some dig holes in the sand and sleep under the stars .... their choice!

Just make sure the dog can fully open its mouth to pant!

Just halve the quantity of her meals Easy, and you don't have to buy anything different....! Give her small amounts of mashed cooked pumpkin if she acts starving.. and NO treats .

cute!!

Glad they are doing well now.. any more pics ?

yep .. my aunt had similar advice- except 3yrs old was mentioned!!!

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.