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Just wondering how your dog got on at the vets?

GB -made by the same people- has slightly less fat than UA. We use both when there is no meat ..... this week the store has neither, so it's cobber :D hope it doesn't scour the dogs like it did last time we used it.

Just that They are people... and people come in all shapes, behaviours and types. People are unpredictable and are prone to make decisions/choices which end badly.

Bones- lamb flaps are ok- but they will put a heap of weight on him, with not much chewing he needs something which takes more than 2 minutes to eat get him chicken carcasses(frames), or larger beef brisket bones, or roo tails . Introduce stuff gradually ... and definitely cut back on teh kibble when he is eating meaty stuff .. or you may end up with a tubby boy! Can we see photos of the rock monster? have a look through HERE - heaps of info for you

So Sorry R I P doug.

Hi Does your pup have interesting toys, and lots of bones to chew? pebbles are fun for dogs- they feel nice on the tongue, they make noise.... but they can cause awful trouble if swallowed. It is your job to find stuff that is more interesting than pebbles ;) Oh- and each time you dash up to him, and say "oh- what have you got in your mouth".. and remove the pebble... he is getting your attention , because he picked up a pebble! So- that is a reward for doing it So- a large kong filled with treats and frozen... perhaps a couple of soft drink bottles with his kibble in .. .so he has to toss the bottles around to get food ... a soccer ball to kick/push around ... and some nice bones The lab folks will probably have better ideas . And the reasoning was? Does your dog have some sort of health problem? Many pups are weaned onto a raw diet ... and many more are fed a balanced raw diet from when they go to their new homes. Raw meat/bones should not ordinarily be a problem for a dog like yours . if he is fed better quality food ,with bone content, you will find he poos less, and there should be no sloppiness. ;)

Hope you have made a vet appointment, and I hope your dog will be feeling better soon .

Oh, No! I saw that shower curtain move!!

Hmmm... different is right I prefer the second one - like the softness Hope the camera didn't have a bath too!

Oh Hopefully something can be found - sounds pretty painful for the poor boy.

'night jed- sleep peacefully and well.

maybe contact customs/AQUIS? Undisciplined , Entire male labs, esp adolescents, used to be my worst nightmare Obviously he needs castrating prior to being advertised anywhere....but perhaps he would suit a government position?

you are between a rock and a very hard place . Whilst you have put a LOT of thought and work into caring for these babies ... you are now aware of what an uncertain future these sort of pups have . leaving them in the community is just repeating the cycle I am sorry, I have no wise advice - but will be thinking of you and those puppies.

Does she sleep outside in the cold? I think she is a bit young to have a coat on unsupervised ..... Make sure she has a cosy spot to sleep in .. well away from drafts .. and don't forget, it doesn't matter how high/thick, spongy the mattress is- the cold seeps in around the sides!! Where does she sleep? if she is indoors- and has a crate/bed with sides/large box .. she should not need a coat,IMO She is young and well cared for now Putting something which is strongly smelling like VICKS near a dog's head/nose is something I would never do . Their sense of smell is SO much more acute than ours.... imagine not being able to escape that stinging vicks in your eyes/nose

Pretty girl - and gorgeous brindling!

does THIS help any?

You didn't - you did an amazing job - you almost had a serenity about you !

Glad all is well

Mmmmm Breakfast . Morning everyone, and GOOD MORNING, jed! ;)

Hi- have a look HERE and also, HERE have fun!

I was thinking of this ... why not just teach 'fetch' ? and 'find/seek'? I have no idea of targetting .. but our dogs know 'find/get it'.. and will happily crawl under a bed/couch and grab things

I had to show Mum that video- so she can see who I am always talking about ..plus I had to watch it again, Jed- it is SO very good to see your face

Jed- you look pretty darn good!! Lovely to see you , and hear your voice . What a brave lady indeed!