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*wipes drool off the keyboard* LOVE black and 'square', solid labs yep- mason's mom- your boy will end up looking gorgeous!

I did notice his back end looked a bit lighter than the front - maybe he needs some hill climbing to build up some muscles there?

yes- get a vet to check it- the joint may be loose- or a ligament may be longer on one side-or.....

Mason's Mom- your boy is lovely ! i LOVE black labs he is certainly NOT skinny

labs are amazingly resourceful when it comes to finding food . That sweet face hides a very scheming brain

Sounding as if it may be the right thing for you both

When you wrote 'family' I was a bit worried have fun keeping them all quiet!!

I didn't read the post properly- the TRAINER suggested a harness? You have two young pups- why not just train them to walk nicely ,using a collar? What has the trainer tried to stop them pulling with a collar on? What has the trainer shown you as things to do to teach the dogs to walk without pulling? Remember- you are now looking at about 10-12 years of these two PULLING, if they are not taught otherwise

I can't remember the cost- it was about 20 years ago! It was done by a specialist.. lots of stitches and bandages ..and a dog who was severely restricted in movement for ages to allow healing... all went very well tho- and no further trouble. Mind you - It's something I wont forget, as I was assisting in a minor way... URK, and OUCH.

We have numerous dogs. None have ever had ear mites or demodectic mange needing treatment (all dogs have a population of demodex mites- it is only when the immune system suffers that they multiply and cause trouble). In the past years ,there have been two lots of sarcoptic mange from chasing/catching mangy foxes. Ear mites are not that hard to treat, from my experience - demodectic mange can be tricky- but usually only affects dogs in poor condition. Sarcoptic mange responds very well to treatment Ticks are nasty. Luckily we don't have paralysis ticks here - so don't have to use stuff to protect the dogs. Our dogs only ever get a spray on treatment IF they have fleas. Don't worry overmuch about the mite side of things The less chemicals on/in your dog the better, IMO.

Puggerup- perhaps you can explain to your SIL that dogs do not NEED to "find a girlfriend" to lead happy doggy lives... her Golden will be quite content ,possibly MOREso if he never has a chance to run with an in season bitch,and better still ,if he is castrated.

Aren't males disgusting ? :rolleyes: normal for any young healthy male

Weeel- if 'someone' contacts the council- just make sure it ISN'T you .. so you can tell the truth then the bitch will at least get speyed!

Hmmmmmm :rolleyes:

Nooo- she is being submissive. How is she able to get to your face to lick you?Are you on the ground? IMO- if you are showing disapproval- better to just turn away from the dog... remembering corrections/disapproval is only effective for whatever action you CATCH the dog doing... I do things.short, and sharp.. and then carry on as normal.... no apologising from either party..no cuddle to make up... just BAH! ignore then back to doing what I was ....

:rolleyes: and lord knows what she will be like when her protective maternal side appears !! Oh- better mention to you SIL that her dog will now possibly want to be in on the action if neighbourhood bitches are in season , and he smells them !

Hi- and welcome :rolleyes: Sounds as if you and your dog would greatly benefit from individual sessions with a good trainer . I cannot help with recommendations, but if you ask in theTRAINING FORUM, I am sure someone will help! have you been with him to any obedience lessons/clubs?

:rolleyes: That is just so sad - poor bitch, poor puppies.

Sounds as if a veterinary behaviourist consult would be a useful thing. Good luck with the breeder, and I hope you can get some help. It certainly sounds serious :rolleyes:

May I suggest locking lexi in her crate for short periods- like when she has her bone? That way, being locked in is a time when she has a trewat- and she gets let out again - which she will remember

That's awful. The property owner should have made SURE he was supported in his decision to allow animals. Hope you can sort something out.

Jodielass- Have a read HERE for lots of information about diet and feeding a BALANCED raw diet. Kangaroo and carrot is NOT a balanced diet You are planning to breed? May I suggest you spend lots of time on here reading up on your breed, nutrition, and , forgive me if you have done all your homework, but reading things such as these may help you. You also need to consider WHY you want your bitch to whelp- what is there about her which will benefit the labrador population? LINK LINK If you are interested in breeding - then there is LOTS to learn- and lots to do, before you make the decision

Hi- I have no specific experience, sorry - must be frustrating and a worry . What walking/obedience does the dog get each day? Sounds as if he is getting plenty of free play- but what organised, brain work is he having? What advice did his breeder give? have they noticed any spinning in their bloodlines ? Do they have an comment about what may have triggered it?

jess- has the dog been in the house? is he entire? how is he with kids/other dogs etc? has he been socialised around cars/streets etc?