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Oh,No!

Good for you!

Also- wearing collars can put pressure on EXACTLY the spot where the irritation is in the throat...and cause more coughing. Why do you need to take both dogs? Wouldn't it be easier with one? Kennel cough will get better with supportive treatment .... it takes time,but with rest and something to soothe the cough, it will pass! I agree- if dog is not happy, weepy eyes, runny nose, deeper cough, not as keen on the food- then a vet visit is a good idea.

he is a working breed, and needs YOU to provide him with an appropriate outlet . he would benefit from more training sessions, maybe look into some herding or flyball or agility? I would suggest to only walk him on a LONG leash... I always walk my dog on a very long rope attached to my waist...as he is a hunter. I use a thinnish strong rope, with a swivel at each end, so there are no tangles. I have it attached to a belt around me. The rope is about 6 mtrs long, or a bit more.. so Hamlet can run/swim, sniff- but is still under some control

That worked very well! Dogs were keen to get out and to work. It also showed us the dogs in all their moods... the ones who were anxious in kennels, the ones to whom a change of scenery was THE best thing, the ones who very quickly adapted to the routine... It's a learning thing- the brain is continually seeking stimulation, and so the individual will do whatever it takes to gain that

Another thought- sometimes we had nice young dogs, perfectly tractable and willing to learn, to walk nicely..... but just without the bit of 'Oomph' needed. What I found to be moist helpful in some of these cases, was to let the dog carry something- usually rolled up junkmail Their whole demeanour would change- they would lean into the harness, tail would be up, and they would be a happy and confident 'working dog'! We would wean them off the junkmail , once they realised that working well was a good thing It did look amusing, I must admit.

Ok- I am way out of the loop here- and am not used to the terminology - so forgive me- When training Guide dogs, which is where I did most of my dog work. ... dogs were spending a lot of time in a concrete kennel- no way of seeing the outside world, etc. They were of course in large open runs for toilet and play opportunities, but mostly in a kennel... THEN they were taken out for training. No actual training was done in the kennel environment- it was all out & about..starting with very quiet and simple environments, with tasks to suit. Their 'drive', I am supposing was fuelled by the desire to be out, to be somewhere stimulating... As time went by, so did their keenness increase..and when the harness bodypiece was introduced, most leapt at the chance to be allowed to 'pull' a bit, and to start really 'working' Is this sort of the idea?

Agree with SBT123. you have a working breed- who are bred to respond to fast moving things (like sheep) When they see this movement they are 'programmed to RUN/herd' With this constant stimulus, and no chance to do what his brain is demanding- he finds other outlets - like chewing/barking. He would be anxious, because he cannot do as nature intended.... what mental exercise does he get?Training sessions,flyball, herding, lots of obedience at home...... he sounds as if he needs a bit more to tire out his very active brain

Hope he is bright-eyed again soon

I use the cranberry powder (or capsules- just pull em apart) dosage- not sure- have only used it on cats- and just a pinch works on them .Guess work out the human dose, and adjust for weight?

Not in suburbia!

I'm guessing there are hundreds of pups available thru rescues- one is bound to suit, and be MUCH closer to home for you Spending all that money for something completely an unknown quantity may not be the wisest move ....perhaps it's for the best that it found another home

I like the ice cube idea!

yeah- but neither do dogs

That must be so frustrating- with a favourite oval/park so crowded at popular times

Any reason you can't walk him in the mornings? That is the ideal time! Everything is fresh, and cooler- and dog is then relaxed and happy for the day- not waiting and waiting for the afternoon walk two short walks would be much preferable for your dog , if you could- that way he's getting out of the house a bit more..and using his nose as he should- to investigate! if it really is too hot, then put him on lead, and do 10 min. of obedience with him indoors! That will certainly give his brain a workout. Ok- one more thing. We have working sheepdogs. Today they are out working, with large mobs of feral goats. They are fine- they run and run, dunk in a water trough, and off they go again. They are lean and fit- their bodies can take it. Your little boy has no yard to run boundary duty in... days when he doesn't get a decent run/walk..so he is possibly not the fittest/best able to cope with the extra load keeping cool puts on the heart/lungs.

If your dog is panting and sluggish..... he is not really enjoying himself. I got confused... so now he runs around the park? Dogs will overdo things, too. They don't 'know' about heatstroke..they only take the opportunity to 'be a DOG' when it is offered, rather than sitting at home They may pant heavily- but, especially in humid weather, this is not enough, and they can overheat. If he is running around the park..and is not sluggish, then he may well be ok... I still would not do it.

I don't enjoy walking when it's 30 deg- so I would try and walk really early in the morning, or late at night. When living in Melbourne, I always walked my dog around 5.30 or 6 am every morning, before work there's your clue. He is suffering.

Cold tea can be very useful in reducing mild cases of conjunctivitis/irritation . I have used it for many years, on many dogs. Our workers get a lot of eye irritation- and cold tea - naturally made fresh- dripped into the eyes, as per any drops ,a few times a day, does seem to help. It is apparently the mild tannic acid which does the trick if you aren't steady enough to pour/drip- then just squeeze a teabag ,and use the drops from the corner .

Not caused by an ingrown eyelash or a mild entropion?

:D Thinking of you.

I wouldn't :D The less 'bits' which may find their way into a dog's belly, the better!!

We used bonnie working dog for years & years- and all ours did very well. We stopped using it several years ago tho when the formula changed...

Yep- that's what I've heard as well. It does work in the canine stomach, I presume, as it works in human stomachs- I know of it being used regularly to break down gas in a 'bloated' human stomach, which then impinges on other organs. When the simethicone does the job, gas is much easier to get rid of, and the pain and pressure is relieved quickly.

He probably has an upset tummy FIRST- which is when his instinct tells him to eat some grass (I think) Time to check on his worming/diet/treats, etc , to see if everything is normal and ok. ;) Perhaps he needs a supplement or a probiotic? Does he have other things to eat/chew in the yard? Sorry can't be much help :D