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That's a pretty coloured hibiscus!

Yep- today I would offer her one meal only.. and see how she goes.She shouldn't need 3 meals at this age...morning and night is usually enough. if she is at all quiet or different- book a vet visit, though.

How about that all that body language and calming signals prevents a fight... Seriously, I think you would benefit from grabbing some books on canine body language and calming signals. *nods*

I try to not do any editing on the computer.. but when I do- it is usually just a bit in lightroom, to maybe put back some detail missed out because of exposure, cropping, and maybe to remove some very obvious oopses, like redeye. I like the camera and my controls to do most of the work

When you said about having staph... I have read somewhere that some dogs can have a bad allergic reaction to the naturally occurring staph on their skin.... Just a thought....

We have not seen the dog before surgery- who knows what may have been wrong? he may have had WAY too many ,and pendulous, folds..covering his eyes-dragging that whole skin area out of whack.. perhaps they were infected... we don't know. I think he looks fine

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Perhaps the owners work nights and have no idea ?

Oh:( look at that face.............. R I P Max.

and just how many months/years do they say you will have to do it before he gets the message? check out K9 force's distance package, and arrange for a private training session or two...seems you need some more help

excellent- she is being encouraged to see what is possible - if she decides it's too hard, fair enough, but she is at least now making a start.

Hi- to teach these things to your pup-YOU have to be good at it, and understand the basics of how/why it works. My suggestion would be to seek advice from a trainer.Having a trainer come to your home and work with you is a great way to learn and gain confidence! Do you take him to an obedience club or anything? That may be a place to start if you don't want to see a trainer privately

It is sounding good! SO many people have not seen dogs who ARE well adjusted/socialised/indoor dogs- they just have no idea of what can be accomplished, or how much work is needed....or what pleasure can then be gained

Airedales I have known are not wimps- and need a fairly experienced hand . Hopefully the work can be put in .

Awful news- I am so sorry

A mushroom, or a toadstool? If he is eatinmg poisonous toadstool- they won;t be doing him any good ! Apart from not watering- there isn't much you can do to stop fungi growth... maybe check out some australian fungi websites?

oh- and you may get some ideas from reading THIS thread..a wonderful example of what dedicated and patient work can do- and how helpful professional personal advice can be

You want to tire him out? IMO playing is not the way to go. I suggest that he needs schooling- make him work,and concentrate,and walk, and sit... and no letup..for 10-15 minutes. If he is excitable- praise him QUIETLY, train him QUIETLY.. use a soft voice, so he has to LISTEN.Move slowly..and get him to do so as well. The more you run around, and excite him- the more hyped up he may become- it's a vicious circle...... How long have you had him?

My Hamlet is such a one he's still a crazy

May I just say first, that this is not a very good plan ANYTHING can happen - a fright, another dog off lead.. a cat- and your dogs will just go into instinct mode Way better to have them on long chains/leads..attach the leads to your ankle or something..then you will all be happy. re: your dog- start off small.. it will take time. have a read of THIS and you may understand that when your dog does something- it is because he gets a reward of some sort ..now you can help channel that Same with the walking-- start off by sitting quietly on lead- then walking nicely in the house/yard... then out the front.... Off lead recall is a matter of respect and reward..and comes, IMO, late in teh day- when your dog has a different relationship with you. Some dogs are not good at offleash recall- ever-. I have one Hamlet(6 yo) will hunt if he sees a moving target. I find it easier to take him on a VERY long line- he can run and sniff and swim.. but never disappear.

Hi Looking forward to seeing photos of your boy you might want to start by reading/trying some of the stuff on DOL - and elsewhere like... LINK and Link THIS may be helpful! and,later on.... LINK Playing chasey games is not necessary- why do you want the dog to chase you? If you want him to run.. then run him onlead, or later on, in a safe enclosed area , perhaps... Playing fetch- start off with baby steps.. offer him a toy- (have him on a short lead)..then tell hime 'give' and gently but deteminedly take it from him--IIMMEDIATELY replacing it with a treat and praise... work on this until he will give you things- then start the throwing bit. None of my dogs play fetch..or chasey... they will take things and give to other people- or pick up things/toys and bring to me when asked - but I can't be bothered throwing balls & such ..and I don't think they are missing out on much

Excellent news!

He won't dehydrate Put water in a couple of different containers- in a few different places- but, of course,all in shade.... he probably finds the inside water cooler- so waits until he can drink there... if you are going out- put ice in a bucket bowl- and that will be cool as it melts... Don't know- never had a dog who wouldn't drink outside. Some don't need to drink many times a day- often ours will only drink twice..sometimes more, if they are racing around, of course...

i love the hermit crab one!!

No argument there !