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Hamlet, the beast, is around 7 . He is an absolute guts and thieves the other dogs' food, etc.I have always been proud of him inside tho- as he has never stolen anything off a table, or our plates ... A few days ago, Dougal cat jumped onto a table in the kitchen .. as I had a few cat bikkies in a little bowl to give him later. He knocked down the cat food bag- which Hamlet noticed had opened... and by the time I realised what was going on, Ham was standing amongst paper towel rolls, fruit basket etc.. cleaning up the last of the bikkies. OK- accident. yesterday, I noticed ham with teh cats' little dish- empty... and thought i must have not picked it up off teh floor. Fine. Today- I bought some nice ginger biscuits for us- Mum & I opened the packet this afternoon and had one each with a cuppa. ;) A little while after, I heard a funny noise--- and there was an EMPTY biscuit packet on the floor No excuses this time - Ham was the only one in the kitchen. ;) Now we have to be really vigilant ,and not leave ANYTHING in bags or anywhere he can reach. It's going to be hard after so many good years ! I think he FINALLY realised what was on that table :p Anyone else have late-onset delinquents?

Jed- I am ,, like everyone else SO happy to get to welcome you back,but then I think of the welcomes and waggy bums you will miss- those of your beautiful dogs who have gone over the bridge . When you sleep- may your dreams not be nightmares , and I hope you can feel our love and caring wrap around you like a blanket ... I'll just paste this- have something in my eyes and can't see too well...

WooHoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JED's BACK! :) Hi Jed -

x2 impacted/infected anal glands are not nice

I think for problem dogs this may be an option- but how will sending your pup away teach YOU how to train it in the behaviours you want/expect at home?

So- what did the vet prescribe to relieve the itches? Poor little mite .

Ok- so he IS eating- just not what you want him to eat? I agree with stitch oh- an I presume he does get lots of bones as well as the mush ? perhaps this is his way of telling you that he is a big boy now and likes to chew and work at his food?

Nooo... Maybe have a read here? Link to info

sounds promising !!. Hope you have found a solution - but it would be nice to know WHY exactly he does it ...

What is in teh raw mush meal? Did it have some of the same ingredients as the bought, prepared food? Is he eating the chicken carcasses, etc?

briefly....BYB = someone who breeds two dogs together without doing health checks appropriate for the breed-checking what hereditary diseases may be carried in the bloodlines, etc. who is keen to get money for the pups with very little outlay on their part - who cross breeds dogs intentionally, and who is not registered with any canine control body . That said- and the fact that this forum does not in any way support these sorts of 'breeders' ( and you used the word BREEDER, not 'someone's got an 'oops' litter of Xbreeds) the behaviour you described is that of a puppy I would not take on. A pup doing that sort of thing at 9 weeks could well carry on this beahaviour as he gets older and physically stronger. I don't know a lot of the two breeds used - but would think the cross may produce some 'interesting' behaviours. The 'breeder' should provide you with relevant dietary advice, advice on worming, a certificate from the vet re: vaccination/health check. As said if you do accept this pup- puppy school/obedience school is a MUST - as well as plenty of at-home education/ training. Best of luck with him, and I hope he is a top dog

Anal gland surgery is very painful and messy afterwards,and can lead to incontinence .... like the others, I would change diet .. get a second opinion ,and see how she goes . What is she fed now? How is her digestion?

lanabanana- that is a good update to read

For my dane X I used a human camp stretcher.. with blankets/pillows etc. It was perfect. Hamlet is using it now....but he doesn't take up much room on it

I;ve not seen a pup with nightmares- but knew a young dog once who had shocking nightmares after escaping a housefire by jumping thru a window

I hace actually saved a bit of money so I can buy this - have much enjoyed the beta version ..and am now addicted! It makes SUCH a difference ! - esp for those of us with little point/shoot cameras .

Glad he is better

Or... "caution, tear gas dispenser" ?

Oh dear! I guess it had to come- dogs aren't allowed to have naturally shaped ears- they aren't allowed to smell/bark play rough... eat bones.. and now their anuses are offensive It looks like they have those car airfresheners hanging on their tails!!

if they are outside security dogs- then I guess it doesn't matter that they are dirty/smelly...they probably have little human contact. If they are matted so they have trouble walking, or their eyes are partially covered- then that's something that would be acted upon by the RSPCA, I would think. if they are outside dogs in a yard , with no opportunity to swim or roll in grass- yep- they will be pretty ordinary looking if the owners don't pay much attention to them. Our dogs never go to a vet unless it's an emergency .. they never get bathed , or groomed They swim/roll in the sand , tho ,and look pretty shiny

:D that's the call you like to get !.

Sending you thoughts and :hug:s