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Ok new week .... and one of the local shinglebacks/stumpytails/bogais/pinecone lizards....

Today, The Boss took Leo for one last ride in the 4WD . Leo was in his late teens ...and the past few months had been indulged with whatever junk food was reasonable ..good o's , left over pizza- that sort of thing . he was totally deaf , had suffered a couple of minor strokes , and over the past couple of weeks, had been noticeably suffering on warm days , plus, now just not having the 'spark' anymore. leo was a fantastic worker in sheep yards/shearing sheds ...one of the best in this corner of the world - no exaggeration. The Boss was offered very good money for him - but couldn't lose his 'offsider' . even this morning, the old man had Pudden showing submissive posturing ... after they accidentally bumped into each other ...I am so glad he didn't get totally bedridden . Bye, old fella ..you were one tough, clever old boy ..such an amazingly strong worker , and a teriffic role model . Leo .... (taken several yrs ago)

...or maybe she actually ate a , ermmm turd , and almost immediately regurgitated it ?

It is a normal doggy thing to do ..it is not 'acting up ' . Why not give HIM that part of the yard to dig in/play in/chew bones on /have his pool on ..and know he is entertained, relaxed and happy to keep occupied ? many dog owners would be thrilled if their dog would entertain themselves in a particular area :D Compromise ...pick your battles ... be pleased that he does this instead of , say 'fence running/barking at next door people/dogs' . Sorry ..probably not the advice you wanted :P

I would think it depends on what your contract says ...

Sounds terrific !! You've done a great job

Oh Gee... look at her now !! All settled and matured and just lovely .... as you seem to be, also I do love the 'pointy interloper' !! Thank you so much for the update ...I well remember those first months , it was difficult for you and the gangly one ;) *sighhhhhhh* just beautiful....

Ohhh..worrying times for you & your gorgeous girl . You will do what's best . Thinking of you all ...hugs for you, and Thistle and Thyme

Oh, T ... you are pragmatic & all that , but it's still horrible .. Spoil the girl rotten ...& may that final boyfriend visit be a smooth& planned choice ,& not an emergency

Attila is just wonderful ..that face The last pic of Bowie ..looks as if his head doesn't quite fit that sturdy body ! he's going to be a big boy !

Better than Sea Monkeys

Very scary when your dog collapses hope the vet gave her a thorough check and that now you have a better idea of what may be happening .

Oh ...you think ? I see it another way . Each of the two have 4-5 attendees at all times . Every trip , every time they grab the wrong thing , or look like faltering ...someone's there..several someones!If there is a warning ..the adults surround the baby ..and shepherd it toward shelter . Wish I had the camera when that chick came out the nursery tree the first morning ...it was like Dumbo with the crows he /she was in the centre of a group , being guided on a downward glide/flight, which, when it ended was full of much yelling and preening and snuggling and feeding..then two of them sheltered the bub while it snoozed for some time . here is baby in the bath ..24 hrs exactly after fledging ... experimenting ..as babies do ....often ... but then ,all is well They remind me so much of monkeys LOL

@PossumCorner Love those geese - when do they get their blue eyes? Lovely photos ...very "Springy"

May I cheat ? I feel just so privileged to have been able to share the first hours out of the nest with one of my "grandchicks " (the other, a day or so younger, was with several family members safely in the nursery tree..a huge pine tree under which live two dogs ) Oh the nursery treewhere everyone sleeps now there are babies is NOT the normal family roost - neither is it the nesting tree ! These birds are amazing

"small dogs" and "large dogs" actually , like humans, are pretty much all wired the same way . because a lot of small dogs ARE lapdogs /house dogs ..are owned by folks who humanise them and spoil them, they get a reputation ..and ,yes, some behave accordingly . labradors!! ha!! I have worked with/owned labs ..and believe me - they can also be needy and requiring of much work , LOVE being inside on couches watching TV ..and sharing your bed I believe most dogs SHOULD be with their humans as much as possible .It is up the humans to educate themselves as to how to get to this have that discussion tonight ... put all the cards on the table , and remember that we will offer what we can in the way of experience/links and suggestions - and that we have THE DOG's BEST INTERESTS at heart - so, while we might growl, snarl and snap ....it is for the DOG's sake .

Reading this , I get the feeling that your little family is not a happy one - and no one understands the other completely ... Do you think - honestly - maybe everyone would relax more and be able to enjoy life if little dog was to find a family other than yours ? Living in a home where misunderstandings, resentment, arguments and high feeling is just so unhealthy for any relationship - humans or animals ..and it is unfair on you all . Girlfriend has given up on dog You have tried what you know little dog has done everything HE knows /feels none of it is really working . it happens , sadly . people see cute fluffy pups ... and you now now the rest of the story way too well Thank you for coming here to ask for another point of view Now - IF you decide your family may function more smoothly with just two humans for a while ...please DO NOT rush & get a cute puppy until you are BOTH committed and have perhaps asked 'us' for some support ;) Here are some important pointers from my point of view, anyhow to ensure little Dog finds a family who will fulfill his need for companionship and training and discipline and love- for life . main one being ask us for a reputable rescue . SURRENDER dog to the rescue , who will do his vetwork , put him in a foster home if needed, and match him with a prospective family . Advertising online is tricky ..and it is hard to weed out unsuitable people Does this option sound something you would consider?

Ouch Dogs like him don't 'pretend' to shiver - they do so because they are excited/anxious...it is an automatic response . It is your girlfriend's dog, but your post comes across as you doing everything with/for the dog even though you dislike it ? before you both get any more angry - if you do live around melbourne, may I suggest this trainer to help you ? CLICK HERE . Please do NOT use any type of electronic collar on this little dog ..as it appears his behaviour is from a need to be with his human ,he seems desperate , not criminal.

yes, and yes! Do you know their breeder's prefix, their kennel name ? eg Dokus's dawgs , or Princess pea's precious pups .... whatever maybe have a read of this too ..just to give you some idea hope it all goes well CLICK HERE please

Glad the vet visit went well . She 's a pretty colour , too. if she has teeth , she can have bones .... and you can drink the rice water sorry , "milk" chicken wings ..whole ..either semi frozen ..or bashed a bit with a mallet...actually I use both methods . Start with frozen, so pup gets used to going slowly . . MUCH more appropriate way for a carnivore to get their calcium She will also LOVE recreational/meaty bones ..BIG ones ..like beef brisket or ribs , or turkey necks ..the gnawing with those side teeth is what cleans teeth and helps with good muscle strength/formation ..one or two crunches do nothing for a dog's physique /dental health ;) Here are links to some old threads on pups & feeding /giving bones Enjoy! CLICK HERE CLICK HERE

It's a shame the OP seemingly hasn't been back since the day they originally posted . I hope everyone is safe , and the situation was resolved.

oh Gosh, ...what a brave and hard thing to do . and it doesn't matter one bit if it's for all the right reasons...it still hurts

A brand new week ..............where is everyone ??? a ballerina lavender and a bird out on a limb!