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You have had good advice I agree with it, esp the vet check. Keeping dogs inside at night is an excellent way to keep the night air free of noise! PS you may want to change the title of your post- I looked in expecting a puppy problem :nahnah: Not adult dogs.

a muzzle would not stop the dog lunging and getting worked up at the sight of vehicles....

Poodlefan gave you good advice- I would also suggest reading up on Sarge's 'family tree'- and what the breeds are like generally, as he will have a lot of those traits. An early start to obedience training may be useful as well !

I didn't realise that, erny- just thought that if he was secure up against the cab, then he would not be able to turn & look backwards comfortably..and he would also be close enough to receive verbal warnings ....

Get a good strong harness for him and then attach him to the front of the ute ..so he he is right up near the cab(and you) No running backwards and forward then!

Oh what a loving and lovely piece of writing...I hope that doing so has helped start the healing for you.

Maybe her Brat hormones are coming to the fore

so now she knows that carrying on in the night brings frozen chicken!! Honestly- In all my puppy/dogs I hardly ever knew they were teething.......... I didn't notice anything different at all. It maybe just that the teenage hormones are surging- and she wants to be up & doing, she may have had a tummyache, it may have been a much warmer night than usual, it may have been her teeth,,, it may have been she wanted a carrot... Make sure she has big training session/walk/play in the afternoon/evening..that should help

Poor little fella... hope he's ok this morning. Rest him, and take him to a chiro if you can, vet if you can't ...just to be sure.

No- he has NO idea what's wrong- like a human baby who puts stuff in their mouth.... I suggest you fence off an area for him..where he can play, but not be tempted. problem lies in the fact that as he is indoors a lot- these things outside are a novelty!! We are in the bush- our working sheepdogs live outdoors, and puppies are raised just on sand..with sticks, leaves, stones... all manner of junk around. None of them chew or eat any of it- and I think because it is an everyday thing- they don't bother. They also get plenty of bones ...everyday...and they MUCH prefer bones to stones ;) His running away is , I think twofold. One: he gets upset when you scold him... as he has NO idea why... all he knows is you are big and scary at that time . Two: because you make a fuss, what he has 'must' be good- so he runs with it to try and keep it. This comment is not entirely true leaves, grass,twigs, CAN, if enough are eaten, cause a blockage in the intestines.. not common, but it can. Fresh green grass is fine twigs and a lot of dry leaves etc may not be digested well. Make sure he has a variety of textures and sizes in his toys/bones ,so his need for oral stimulation is met! Mouthing/chewing is how puppies learn- as they have no sensitive fingertips with which to feel the texture/shape/weight of things!! When outdoors... have special bones/toys for him to use ONLY outside. Look for interactive ones, with little rattles etc, and don't worry about 'training him' fetch etc just yet... roll the ball just for him to chase, or give him a couple of dried liver treats and a few bits of dry kibble in a small soft drink bottle..show him what happens when he tips/roll the bottle..show him a couple of times, that food comes out..then see if he will do it himself

The conjunctivitis may well be a result of her illness- her immune system could be not working well at all Wash out her eyes with cool black tea a few times a day..that may help her, poor thing. Hopefully you will have 'something' to treat soon, and she can work on getting better!

Agreed There are good trainers within reach of you !

I don't know of anything which may help, sorry...

If it is a grass seed (and it does happen) You may need to get the vet to have a look- as they can stick and form an abscess. Mind you, the vet will probably need to anaesthetise him Hopefully he will cough it up..and all will be well ;)

Ok! iam fairly rough&ready and get confused easily... but had a play with one of my rose pics today... I'm happy ! I deepened the colour, took off a little dark spot, did a curves and a vignette...

maybe try him jumping onto a couch or a platform ? this would have no association. like the car, and you helping him... perfect that- then move to the car?? This is provided there are no sore spots found by the chiro first

..and there is a difference in jumping clear OVER a low fence.. where the force of the jump carries the body, and the body forms a curve and front feet hit lower ground.... and jumping UP into something.. where a lot of the weight/effort is concentrated in the back end for a longer period of time.... *sorry that sounds muddled *

Hoping for something useful/hopeful today ;)

ooohhh

teens of any species are the more adventurous and harder to handle!

No. probably not all labs ( or any pup) will chew /dig etc.. but most do, and first time puppy/dog owners need to be aware that these things are part of owning an active, strong puppy. We had labs and a toddler- no problem.... I have also seen toddlers bite the dust as the resident lab youngster does a bum waggle too close, or leans, or just runs thru the toddler It happens.

Ticks don't usually have a raw bloody patch around them.... do you have a magnifying glass to look closer? What does the 'bump look like? Smooth surface, rough? shaped like.....? Removing ticks is fine... they have to be removed! if you are not sure... find someone who can help. Sounds more like an injury.... especially since you found a scab previously...

Good thinking has your husband trained a 'working' retriever before? Or hunted with a dog? It needs to be learnt/taught. If you are after a working dog, then check the bloodlines .. some are much more suited to it than others..Best of luck i your search, and looking forward to hearing the puppy stories!

Hi Elle- I bet you are excited... and I hate to spoil that somewhat.. but.. a boisterous lab puppy and a toddler will lead to tears. lab puppies will chew,and dig,and probably knock your son over.... Lab pups are very cute.. however, they are also prone to several nasty conditions affecting their joints. It is very wise to have written proof of the parents' test results at least- so you can be fairly sure your pup will not have pain and suffering a bit later on.... As this is your first dog... I hope you have done lots of reading up o your chosen breed, puppy training/nutrition, and the relationship between kids & dogs. Below are few links you may not have seen ... LINK 1 LINK 2 LINK 3 LINK 4 LINK 5

Hoping you can get an answer soon, and find some treatment to make her life more comfortable