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Ok... I am starting wheatgrass sprouts .It will be fairly quick, as I can place trays on the H/W service. that should provide enzymes etc

I'll just have to grow a few smaller pots of wheat grass.. and share them around

Nooo.. the guineafowl will demolish it in minutes!!

If he is pulling so constantly and strongly- and you have never used a halti ...and given his age.. I would NOT recommend it!! A couple of one-on-one sessions with a professional trainer will probably do the trick, though!! Running around is exercising his body- making him fitter, but not tiring him mentally. ;)in fact, you may be stirring him up!! Pulling can be its own reward. What do you do to correct him? Most harnesses just make it easier for a dog TO pull, in my opinion...tho some hhere have used specific ones to help stop pulling Stopping pulling requires YOu to be patient, calm and committed. May I suggest you start him immediately on THIS , too ?

there is some lawn area in at the old homestead.... but that's the roos' domain. and it is like a bowling green... no way can the dogs get a mouthful!

ermmm these are 'bush' working dogs They wouldn't know a carrot if they saw one. I am happy to grate it up and mix it in food if it will help.

several of the dogs are looking to 'graze'... but there is not a blade of 'grass' around. There are shrubs and weeds... which are nibbled on to various extent. one dog at present has pigged out on a native bush.. and is throwing up bits of leaf and stalk matter. I am trying to germinate some wheat........ so there is something................ is there anything easy I can add to the food ? Some on great barko- some on raw..... psyllium? spinach? lettuce? grated carrot? This has never happened before... but it's so dry

Yes- can you give us a description, and / or put up some pics ? There are probably some on here who have seen or dealt with the problem before- and will be able to help you . ((hug)) edit- just checked her age... and , depending on where you got her- there are conditions which, in youngsters which can be cause and also remedied with DIET. Until we see a vet report, or photos/more history, tho it is all purely guess work. hang in there!

We cut some of the fat off.. and feed them here regularly The dogs love em!!

Bit of a worry Leech? has she been swimming, or in swampy areas?? Sounds doubtful. All I can think of is a burst blood vessel from sneezing??? Hope she is ok.

WAS IT ONE OF THESE? I love em.. and feed them with soaked dog kibble

Oh dear Hope everything settles down with your girls

What things does she have to occupy her? Games? Chew/puzzle toys? LOTS of walking on leash to tire her out? Licking can become obsessive.. and it's easier to stop it now!! telling her to stop is drawing attention..... a reward of sorts Make sure she always has different things to do... and make sure she walks/plays enough that she drops down tired! edited to add... licking can also be done to try & relieve pain.... any chance of her having hip/pelvic pain?

Lucky you caught it

For such a youngster- it is more likely irritation from a dirty bum or worms

So Sorry- he will leave a big hole in your life.

What signs /body language does he display?

If you have firefox- just rightclick, and select 'open links in a new tab' or.. if using IE.. open another IE page- then copy/paste the link! That way you can have both open at once.

Ok... how recently? Is she otherwise happy and doing everything she normally does? Can she sit/jump/twist/turn/walk up steps happily? Does the other dog carry on and overwhelm her in the car? has she had any run-ins at the dog park? or encounters with unfriendly people? Will she happily walk around the block with YOU instead? If she doesn't want to go to the dog park... why don't you just walk her on lead?

What a sweet and happy 'Old face", too :rolleyes:

Dogs dream- it's normal.

..and what is the breeder's suggestion on how to deal with the behaviour she is now presenting?

Hi Why did you choose this particular pup? You may need to contact a professional trainer to help you here- it could be a long slow process. Sounds as if sh is already starting tho Hand feed her! If she wants to eat- she does it off your hand. EVERY morsel. Same with drinking. She wants to drink you hold the bowl. We have done this with dogs to whom humans meant nothing much. Feeling sorry for her and trying to give affection won't help... IMO Letting her see that from YOU she gets food and drink, and treats... that's a very good thing. Evreytime you try & touch her, and she ducks away- she has learnt that she CAN !! Not a good lesson. She must learn- in her own way- that she needs to come to you safely- for her nourishment. Avoid eye contact, and speech for the first little while. Just sit quietly, with a handful of roast chicken or something.... and water bowl.... several times a day. If she is hungry /thirsty- she will come . When did/does she fear bite?

Great!! the thing a lot of people neglect is to give a dog TIME to work on getting their food. it is the time gnawing and chewing which cleans teeth, exercises jaw/neck muscles, provides entertainment, and aids digestion and relaxation...... I would think a chi would be very happy to spend 15 minutes demolishing a chicken wing or whole neck

wash, dry, ice to stop bleeding, betadine, bandage if you feel it needs it. Stop incessant licking.. REST :D