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x2 poor little gremlin

the bolded bit is attention he earns from barking. What training do you do with him each day, and how long is he walked (and how often?) What toys does he have ...are they ones which provide a lot of mental stimulation? Was he brought up around lots of different noises? What does he do when he's inside with you? Is he calm, or noisy inside as well?

He looks terrific!! Well Done

Hi, rach - hope he is feeling better very soon! perhaps it may hurt your dog to lap water? perhaps he will be more interested in milk/water mixture..or just give him wet food . If he has been on a drip etc at th evets he may not be very thirsty anyway- don't worry too much. Just leave things there.. and when he wants to, he will.

Stress can make dogs do this too .... just a thought.

Welcome. First things first To avoid possible stomach upsets etc with the new pup- feed exactly what the breeder is using for the first weeks ...then gradually change over to your choice of food. I think it's label reading time ! The quality of a food is in its ingredients ... Meat is obviously the most important ingredient - this should be first on an ingredient list, ideally. BARF feeding is popular - and can be done without too much effort here are some links to threads which may interest you. LINK LINK http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...mp;hl=BARF+diet

Lumps..... Hmmm.could be allergy/abscess/bite... hard to suggest any one cause with not much info poor puppy... he is in teh wars .

Hi, Jed Hope today was better than yesterday, and gives you a glimpse of how much better tomorrow will be

Don't need eyes to smell bones Should be more of 'em!! (cadaver dogs)

Sometime in teh next few weeks I will be getting some ex caged hens- so I will see how long it takes them to be happy chookies I love watching happy chookies !

What sort of food? about 1/3 or 1/2 of his current food ..and as said, bulked out with cooked pumpkin if needed

good news!!

Glad he is alert and that thereseems to be nothing internally wrong

Hmm.. went a - googling... streetscapes

I don't kn ow- but I would not class this as streetscape

Hi- just wondering how Morrison is this morning?

Fair enough- tho I would perhaps interpret this as him feeling physically uncomfortable ..and going to a 'safe' spot - his bed ..

us humans mostly buy dog beds because they look nice to us . Provided a dog is off a cold floor- in a draft free spot, and has enough cushioning to allow their hips/feet some leeway...they don't care if they are on your old jumper, or a designer cushion! Our house dogs sleep on opshop pillows/blankets/polar fleece throws .. and these get thrown out when too grotty.

I don't think they 'sulk' like humans... I think, because they mostly live in the moment, that a change of environment-even back home, somewhat disrupts them ..and leaves them a bit confuddled Some dogs don;t seem to be affected, tho. Dogs also react to body language etc.. so pick up on anything which may be happening with you. Sometimes, too, after being in a kennel- the learned behaviour is to lie & sleep a lot... so it is carried on for a short time at home again.... I have found that often the new environment/routine/socialisation can create a very relaxed and 'tired' seeming dog This wears off once home and back into normal anticipatory behaviour

If it were me, I would take a photo... not apply th e ointment-wait until tomorrow- and then phone the clinic .

How often are you brushing/combing your new puppy? if you groom her for a couple of minutes everyday , you will find she stays cleaner MUCH longer It is also a good bonding/training thing at this age. I tend to only bath pups if they roll in something nasty.... or are smelling like half chewed meaty bones Not often at all!

Rice and tuna is fine - I wouldn't use a stock cube because most tuna is in brine anyway and dogs don't need very much salt .. But that and a few grated cooked veges is fine short term Do you have a friendly butcher? he may well give you a bag of bones 'on credit'

Oops. Moral of the story- make sure the harness FITS the dog! Don't be tempted to be 'kind' by leaving it loose Also- use it only in the manner it is meant to be used ... Also make sure your dog is trained to wear the harness, before driving of- it could have been dsiastrous if Elbie had really panicked/bolted onto the front seat and knocked your hands off the wheel or something! Back to the drawing board ...... and now Elbie KNOWS if he throws a real tanty- someone will once again sit in the back with him

Sorry about what happened- if you haven't experienced it before- yes, it is scary ! Hopefully Morrison recovers quickly :D Try not to smother him now, out of guilt/sympathy...this may make him very anxious!! You will be of most help to him if you are as normal as possible.... and get back to meeting nice dogs/walking asap. :D

Hi - 20 months old, or 2 months old? the stains under her eyes could well be tear stains. A vet check is the best way to work out why this is happening. the licking - could be a submissive gesture- little pups lick their mum/other adult's mouth ..... the excited piddling is just that- excitement/submission. This is a management issue for you and your family/friends. To start with, maybe try this? Dog should NOT be greeted at all on meeting anyone- totally ignore her- no looking at her, or speaking, or patting .(even if she is bouncing on you- just turn away).No baby talk, or excited voices if possible. Let her settle- ask her to sit.. then pat her- talk to her gently and calmly.. and briefly.