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http://www.australianexplorer.com/shop/tra...ets/muzzles.php like this? THESE are different types of secure, well fitted and SAFE basket muzzles. The muzzle needs to be for the type of dog, and needs to have plenty of room in it, plus be fairly solid .

I hope you are at least keeping him in one or two rooms, or outdoors :D A baby puppy left to its own devices in a house can find many dangerous things to do! There is also a problem if the pup has been constantly with company for the most part .. it has not yet learnt to be safely alone - to occupy itself. Independence is something learnt from an early age - unfortunately humans tend to be co-dependent , which sometimes makes it very difficult for puppies :D I am presuming pup has had periods alone ,when you've gone out ... what did you do then to ensure he was content? Did he have the other dog for company?

Hi :D Firstly - no good getting angry at her- or anything now- it's done - and she is still the same dog you greeted this morning ;) Take some deep breaths - she is a dog - and , - sometimes these things will happen.It is distressing , and you will feel guilty ..BREATHE! ;hug: What type of muzzle did you buy? Your dog needs to be correctly fitted with a 'basket' muzzle - one with strong plastic or wire mesh - and one which allows the mouth to open fully for panting /drinking. Any muzzle which prevents her opening her mouth is dangerous- the dog can overheat very quickly :D Where are you situated? if you give us a city/area I'm sure someone will recommend a trainer for you to chat to - a one-to-one session with a trainer will help explain things to you, and give you the confidence and 'tools' with which to manage your walks etc . and a lot of vets won't be terribly helpful in this regard ,unfortunately

Very pretty face

you just did !

Why not give a snack in the morning - and the rest at night ?

There is a special spot over the bridge for gorgeous and dignified oldies like Rusky

Used under supervision - and chased/caught at ground level they are fun I have seen a dog choking form a tennis ball stuck after it was caught coming down from a great height! It was quite a bit of effort to save the dog.

I like that! She sounds fun - enjoy !

That was a good start I hope that following visits see both of you enjoying and learning

Good idea with those beds- The only prob. I found with tyres - that unless the dog concerned is very small- they can't stretch out and sleep on their sides very well . That rubber matting is a GREAT idea!!

Did you expect the speying to settle a pup down? I have never known it to - It's not just female hormones that determine behaviour genetics/environment/training are what does this , IMO. tattoos are done, AFAIK as a quick/easy way to determine if a bitch has been speyed , as there are no external signs . Glad genevieve hasn't let the op cramp her style!

poor poor thing To me it ooks like a dingo in the last stages of sarcoptic mange .. dragging/eating something. The body/head shape does not look like what I have seen of thylacine pics. We often see foxes look like this - it's awful They have a bit of hair on the top of their head, and a bit on the tail- the rest of the skin is a grey bald painful mess... and they die not long after from infection/lack of the skin's ability to 'breathe' / lack of mobility horrible horrible way to go.

It's mating season for foxes- they are driving us mad here with their noise

Good decision .

THANKYOU! that is so cute

Could he have got a cramp or something?

Ouch! to feef . been there, done that .. stay warm and still for now .

ouch ! Hope the damage is very fixable !

Any photos?

If you use skun chicken breast - and trim off visible fat - then the 'stock' should be fine to cook the rice My mum is on a very low fat /fat free diet- and this is fine for her :p

Ours wear collars always - they run, they work sheep, they play ..we have never had an incident with a collar .

If you can't afford that much- what happens if he breaks a leg, or gets a bad case of gastro or something? May I suggest you take out pet insurance now- so that , if something awful happens- you don't have the worries! :p Re the chewing - providing he USES his toys- and they are what HE wants/likes - perhaps then give him some things to interact with- like soccer balls and a KONG, stuffed with his dinner and frozen ? maybe make him iceblocks ? put kibble/ small pieces of meat/fruit in an icecream container- fill with water.. freeze solid- then tip out on teh concrete/grass for him Make sure his walks everyday are long enough, and that his daily training sessions are full of new things! Long walks and busy training sessions exercise body and brain . Playing is ok- but doesn't really work brain or body ... Labs are striong and energetic dogs - and need lots to do to satisfy this.

Insurance company - did you get photos ? Or landlord . Also the trucking company - they will have records of teh job- so there should be no argument that they were there !