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Why not buy chicken frames for your boy ? That way he gets his chewing and his bone and his meal

Sorry- I didn't explain myself in my post calcium ascorbate provides both calcium and vitamin C in a gentle, easily absorbed form. Ascorbic acid provides vit C in an acidic form which can cause upsets.

calcium ascorbate is a vitamin C linked to calcium. NON ACIDIC - the action in the stomach splits it into calcium, and Vit.C ascorbic ACID - can cause diarrhoea..as it is an acid going into an already acidic environment.. I only ever use calcium ascorbate for me and the dogs sodium ascorbate is also gentle and well absorbed, but too much sodium(salt) is not good for anyone! all just my opinions- am no chemist there are others on here with experience in the foot/leg troubles you can see- hopefully they can help

How is she this morning?

I normally don't read any photog. mags or articles, cos I don't understand a lot of it- don't have a DSLR,find it too dry, and don't have photoshop. I do enjoy the writing style and advice on here though . It is also poking fun- LINKS

Good dog!!

Enjoy the 24 hr quiet time

The BF only walks the dog once a week- and uses flea powder? he needs to be made to sit and read thru D O L pages as his penance/education I have never found flea powder to work as for walking- poor scooby- no wonder he is acting the way he is- he sounds very under stimulated and under exercised

Exactly- Scooby has an owner who is being a bit lax in his care and training. It is the BF who needs the work put into him!

Agree with this.

*shakes head* You have an established bull breed male you have an adolescent mastiff .. you have a female you have the established dog's territory being invaded..and the human belonging to the older dog being taken over by a female person... I doubt very much these are play fights- and yes, it will probably get MUCH worse without professional help . The younger dog is now getting his testosterone surge- and will be looking at the older dog thru different eyes. The older dog will scent/ see the difference in the younger, and react...not in anger, but by instinct.

Now is the time I think you should consult a professional. This could indeed become worse... and I believe you need someone personally there to help you. She is a lovely looking girl

Thanks, Kirislin

Oh So sad .

I am eagerly awaiting the delivery of about 3 dozen! *drums fingers* they will be wonderful- all RB stuff is

Glad he's feeling better.

I've just spent lots of money buying my pics as postcards ! redbubble my stuff

Gradually...... try adding some minced chicken carcases to the normal food.... plus maybe a teaspoon of cooked and pureed vegetable.... then work up from there. Your old dog's body may not be able to tolerate vegetables and bones the vomit certainly sounds as if her stomach rejected all the hard material . Just give her her normal food , and see if she settles. Don't feed her any more chicken necks, if she has poor teeth- she may not be able to chew the bone enough... if she is that age,and reasonably healthy still - I would not be changing her food much at all- except adding a little fish.. and /or mince. Just my thoughts...

I would also suggest that you don't just pick him up. Why do you need to pick him up? Is it just so you can cuddle him? maybe sit on a low chair, or on the floor/ground, and call him to you. Let him climb/jump up into your lap..THEN pat /cuddle him- without actually putting your hands around him and lifting. If you need to get him onto a higher object- what about a little set of steps? that way he can be independent, learn something new, and perhaps gain confidence maybe have his own bench/table.. where he can climb to have collar put on/be groomed, whatever? IMO ,being lifted up is amazingly different for a dog- they just don't have any equivalent in their canine behaviour! If a puppy is handled correctly from birth- yes, they get used to it, and some crave it.... however, it is not a natural thing, and is threatening/scary to some dogs. Also when he DOES cower/cringe- ignore it- don't pat him or even speak soft and caring words In his mind, this is reward for his cowering .. Hope this makes some sense

I like this- it conjures up a very happy little mind picture :D I am glad you are now feeling a bit more positive ;)

I think the one rule is- set your dog up to WIN :D ie: Don't allow too much freedom. DO be in a position to direct/correct your dog Don't depend on the dog to behave if they have not been in that situation before. Don't look at things from a human perspective- think more like your dog

Guide dogs , in training when I was doing it had one or two free run days a week- down at the park- several at a time together- racing around, swimming, whatever. I used to thoroughly enjoy those days .... :D Owners also take their dogs to the beach, to parks, to visit friends with dogs....

Sorry you are feeling so bad- BUT You do need to go camping, and to the beach, and to obedience and all sorts of places - after you get some good advice on helping Charlie NOT go crazy around other dogs You are not a 'bad mummy' - you are his owner/trainer, and you just need some help so you know what to do I would much rather see my dog attached to a lead than disappearing into the scrub, or being chased by other dogs! Perhaps you could have Charlie on a shorter lead, attached to you- so then you have more control over him ? On a long lead- he may well have decided that he was 'guarding' HIS turf :D perhaps he needs reminding that YOU are in charge- not him? Hope you can get some tips for next time ;)

I can't be of much help- but I LOVE THAT PHOTO!!!!!!