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LOL! sensible thought

Good news!! Glad the vet said the right thing

that's a big trap, isn't it? we laugh at the buggers, and lose our focus!!!!!

See- that, I don't see as defiant, but rather, a preparatory/anticipatory response to the 'game ' of being picked up .... ??? It's MANY years since my dog psychology days....

I have been thinking of this- and thinking what meaning I associate with defiant.... I don't think dogs are commonly 'defiant'... I think they can be confused, anxious, uncertain,aroused by something like a prey animal, excited, totally focussed on something other than the handler... but not so much 'defiant', as in "NO! I am NOT doing it- just because..." Maybe I am thinking wrong

here as well :D It's what we use now when we don't have fresh meat... Cobber, last time we tried it, went straight through them... and Bonnie didn't hold condition on them.

So sorry- R I P Geordie.

My vote is for Advantage Working with vet assistance, I have used it on puppies under 4 weeks old with great success.

Poor pup I think codeine can be used in dogs- but obviously as it is an opiate- it can be very dangerous unless proper dosage rates are applied Hopefully the pup has recovered- and/or seen a vet. The woman in question needs some educating

Hi- and welcome. Ok What are your 'house rules ' for the pup? eg. where does he sleep,what do you do at mealtime, how much excercise/training does he get each day..that sort of thing. How are you trying to toilet train him? What experience have you had with pups/dogs in the past? Info like this will help us to provide you with some ideas, based on your situation here is some 'homework' for you... "]LINK 1 LINK 2

Thanks for the input, folks as I don't sit & read heaps of threads- (or remember 1/2 of what I DO read, and who posts what) Doing it this way kinda sticks in my brain longer

HERE My understanding is that is a Firefox add-on. There are also a limited number of image-hosting sites on which it works . it can be used with photos stored on your hard drive I love it, cos it's a bit different, and it can move ....and I'm loving all these things which are new to me !!

Wondering what everyone does re: feeding

So sorry - he was obviously very happy in his last few years Well done!

...............and if you are impatient this will probably be what Scout picks up from you- your excitement and energy ....

Poor pup With the purulent discharge, and loss of appetite- make sure he is drinking, so he doesn't get dehydrated. He probably has a temperature too I STRONGLY suggest a Vet visit tomorrow morning!!Sounds as if he has a nasty infection in his sinus Yellow/green is not good ... Doesn't sound like kennel cough- that is a tracheitis.. irritation in the trachea- resulting in a cough..and opening the way for further infection...

Perhaps it is not your bitch causing this behaviour at all ! Your old boy may have problems ,making HIS hormones unstable..perhaps an imbalance somewhere- or a growth on a gland.... I have no idea- but would have him checked out- and do blood tests etc to rule out anything nasty

Another left eye dominant here too- we are the ones with permanent grease smudges on our camera bodies, and tilted noses !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I use left eye for microscopes etc as well... but have to use R eye for shooting a firearm...left is awkward.

chewy and family.............. Race over the bridge with that goofy golden's smile, Elliot

That way of doing things doesn't work as well with animate beings as it does with INanimate objects Every dog is somewhat different- every person is as well- so there are an amazing variety of techniques and responses to be dealt with . One-on-One training is great, as trainer and handler can observe, discuss and practice The handler can practice with confidence, knowing someone experienced is there to offer physical/instructional and emotional support if needed

Good news!

He is obviously much loved- and fantastically well catered for! *fingers crossed*

mm... that isn't a really good thing- AFAIK food only stays in the stomach for a couple of hours- then moves on down... undigested food being vomited points to a problem I think? poor old boy

Glad he's home ! It is usually recommended to keep pup on the diet he is used to - for a while, til he settles in..this avoids any chance of an upset tummy....can you feed him what the breeder was feeding- GRADUALLY introducing the food you have bought? Please don't hand-feed your pup One sure way to set up finicky habits Hand feeding(meals) is for very ill or incapacitated dogs, or those with behavioural problems,IMO ;) It is perfectly normal for a new pup to NOT be interested in the food/treats on offer.Everything is new & different- and he is getting heaps of attention. Take it slow- you have all the time in the world

he is certainly a grand old gentleman- and he will leave knowing he is loved. We can't ask anymore