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I would also suggest you see a vet re her anal glands..

Oh just popped in- busy here ... not the best news . Jed- candle lit- prayers sent . VERY gentle one . *leaves a box of choccies on a coffee table and goes out again*

They are giving you SO many smiley moments . I am so glad .

X2 if you ask on here, someone will recommend a suitable person for you . best of luck with it - No fun getting complaints- and certainly no fun for your dog

baby steps - You will find what works, don't panic With the cats- make sure they have an escape place .. or are able to go outside to their run with no doggy access. Also- try having her on a long lead around teh scaredycat- so you can reinforce her looking to you, and remind her when she looks at the cat. ;)

Snail bait is just an accident waiting to happen. RIP Phoebe. So Sorry baifra.

all that sugar.

have your dog checked for HYPOGLYCAEMIA , as well as heart function. friends of ours had similarprob- took ages to rule out heart.... turned out it was hypoglycaemia .

!!! How awful It's not as if the camels are something strange at Cable beach.... What is there to investigate, I wonder?

This is my take on it - I have never done trialling etc Honestly- I think a lot of the overseas ones are for the colder climes... dogs working hard in snow etc may need the extra burst (feel free to correct me) A young FIT dog, fed a diet which is full of good things, should not need energy bars :0 An electrolyte drink maybe in Summer if needed... but other stuff I think is a waste of money. We have working sheepdogs, and they work long ,consecutive days..like 8 hrs- not just an hour or two. They can run many km a day..jump, balance ... they are incredibly fit tho.. and are mainly fed raw when working .

fran- make up an album in photobucket or facebook- pop teh pics in there, and just give folks the link That way we can go see them in all their glory! I like the dog in the waves pics

Love the Monarch Butterfly- and teh wasp? on yellow flower

Lol - the fly on top looks happy he does! which is weird= considering a fly's face

Goes to bed with happier thoughts

See them all? Jed- these candles are so bright now- Can't wait til you log on and see them all shining for you (gentle one)

Oops... here are the chips!! The paper towel's a bit soggy .. they have a bit of vinegar on them \\\enjoy!

Oh Darn... I have something in my eyes ! Who had those tissues? THANK YOU, TOOHEY !!! :laugh: goes to light a 'thank you candle'

Thanks for the game of crib - have to go do stuff outside now- hopefully the doctor or someone will pop in with an update while I'm away . Would anyone like some hot chips? Home made?

sounding good . remember tho she needs her work- she also needs to learn to CHILL

She probably enjoyed having him there- and now misses his company . Don't 'feel sorry' for her- walk her and work her more.. and keep to the normal routines as much as possible. edit to add- shame you couldn't take him permanently - I hope he finds a home where he is looked after

Hi Thanks for the background info I am hoping some of teh training experts pop in here for you ..but my first thought is that she is not getting enough walking. 15 mins is nothing really ... if it were twice daily that would be better . On her walks, does she walk under your control? not sniffing/toileting- but rather comcentrating on walking nicely? She needs to have 'work' to do . Whether it be walking withouy the associated wandering/sniffing ... or learning to lie quietly waiting for you at home ..or doing a few minutes obedience a couple times a day ..or even learning tricks - all this is making her think, and getting her to concentrate and practise conytrol. This in turn will make her tired to a degree, and will satisfy some of her instincts. We have an old dog who does teh same with teh vacuum . And I discovered that an old dog CAN learn new things After watching Cesar Millan stop a dog annoying the vac., I tried that method ...and it worked!! he started the vac.. and as teh dog ran up to it, yipping, he stood straight and strong, and silent and CALM, and walked/stood in between pup and vac EVERY time.. moving so as not to let pup near the vac....and walking out from the vac, so pup retreated a bit. he repeated this a few times... I did the same with our old nuisance (Koolie) and now she only does it on occasion, but will stop if I do the 'tssht' noise at her I was impressed...after years of trying other things The bike riding? Hmm not sure of that one- but would perhaps be keeping her in another room, with a nice meaty bone , where she can't see that activity and so get stirred up as much.

Hi Your pup's ancestors were bred to herd sheep, and maybe cattle. Their instinct to chase anything which moves was very valuable for that work. So - you have a 'working' brain responding as it should - BUT it is not appropriate in a house While a water spray will certainly break the intensity (hopefully) it won't stop her wanting/needing to do it What is your pup's daily routine? What walking/training does she get each day ? What toys does she have, and what games do you play with her? When she's indoors, where does she lie/sit /sleep?

Plenty of candles to be lit It's a nice place to visit ..and just down the hall from the waiting room .C'mon in, pause and reflect , and light jed a candle Here, I'll show you the way there.

Noisy- I wish I could sit awhile & play crib with you.... but things to do...will pop back later.