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That gorgeous wise 'old dog ' face Glad she went at home ,with you there..

If you have taken responsibilty for this dog... it is up to you to make sure it is healthy. Any new dog should be taken to a vet for a checkup...advice on flea/worm control, etc... Oh, and . Cynthia =\ is a despondent face the licking could be pain or anxiety. The dog needs a vet check.

Pups can have bones as soon as they have teeth She can have chicken wings now Whole and raw. The best food? Depends on your dog.. your pocket, and whether you want to feed a premium processed food... or a raw diet, or just an ordinary processed food. Introduce new food gradually, so her system has a chance to get used to it :D Dogs ,as a rule do not need grains or milky things. Their bodies aren't made to easily digest such things... they can, and do.. millions of dogs, every day.. but there are more suitable foods ! My choice would be a fresh raw diet. Treats? You don't 'have' to use food for training... but piecxes of her normal food..or tiny pieces of cooked chicken.. or liver treats, or cheese, maybe?? TINY pieces only..or else when mealtimes are there.. she won't be hungry!!

Does to me as well

It's pretty simple, really.... feed your dog with food his body is designed to use.............. MEAT and BONES and OFFAL, and oily fish and eggs and a smattering of green veg and yogurt.... some reading for you.. HERE HERE and http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=154388

Count me out!!

Just had a look at the website for that training company. If the cartoons are anything to go by... you end up with the the perfect dog!!

I am sorry Ethan has left you.....

keds... have a read HERE and also HERE Hopefully it will be of help.

Good post, megan.

*whispers* would this be helpful for a dog owner who is phobic about trimming nails,and whose dogs' nails are like a bears???????? *slinks away*

moved to teeth cleaning thread.............

:shakehead: ".......Sounds like worms. Dogs can get them from other dogs or from eating to much human food." Ok.

Scary Stuff was googling to look for more info re: teeth cleaning for dog with pancreatitis....... read some of the questions down the bottom,too.

Trimmed Chicken frames would have almost no fat on them.... have a read HERE

This is tricky without knowing anything of the dog's habits/environment..... Belly band when they think this may occur, for a start. lots of close leashwork... busy time, so he doesn't get a chance, training to pee on command! T O T Have the dog more restricted in his privileges (being inside, being on furniture, being around when humans eat ...all are PRIVILEGES, not rights ) Yes, he can be inside... but lying on his bed ..if not interacting quietly with his humans. Yes, he can be around when humans eat... but on a down stay or similar..and NO feeding tidbits!

poor little thing is going to have a very uncomfortable night! That loose nail will be annoying the heck out of him... getting hooked on things, and hurting..... try muzzling him.. wrapping him in a towel if you have no one to help... grab the nail in pliers or a gauze swab.. and clip the thread thru.. with nail clippers... it may not be weak enough for you to pull off cleanly...

yep. When Hamlet rips a 'normal' nail.. and it doesn't come off completely.. I get him to run after a rabbit, or another dog.. so he will rip it off on the lawn or something.... he is so full of adrenaline he doesn't feel it, that way! then it gets washed and betadined and I apply a drop or two of deterrent to stop the infernal licking....

Doesn't it depend on the type/quality of food; the dog's activity levels;age, etc?

Hi--- difficult over the internet. What did the vet say when you took him for his health check? if you have not had him health checked.. .it may be an idea to do it ASAP. Blood when pooing ...for a week... is not normal. It may well be a tear somewhere... but a vet check is the only sure way to find out.

You will need to remove the rest of the nail... the rest will heal quite quickly once the nail is gone. You will probably need to visit the vet, if you're not comfortable ripping it off quickly yourself ! leaving it hanging will keep it being more painful. We have working dogs... who do this often.wash it well with saline, or betadine... and see a vet if you're worried. Don't let him lick at it constantly.... I don't believe in bandaging.... altho I am in the minority

That sounds promising Looking forward to updates!

You're doing well with the list I would suggest though, that you behave toward the pup as you mean to go on. By that.. I mean hold off on the cuddles and gushing babytalk.... UNLESS the pup is being calm, and has 4 feet on the ground, and is being quiet...NOT whingeing or whining. Hard to do... as humans gush over babies- we are 'programmed' for it..and human babies react accordingly. Dogs do NOT see it the same way... and in trying to 'comfort' a puppy, or gushing/cuddling just because the pup is fluffy and cute and YOURS (and GR pups are undeniably gorgeous! ) The pup learns TOO quickly that his humans are praising him for whinging, or jumping up for attention, or wriggling, or....... So... when you collect pup... try and be matter -of-fact about everything... from initial hello, to car ride, to that first important TOILET OUTSIDE (before you go inside). Heap praise on the pup for peeing/pooing outside that very first time...and for being quiet under your hand, as you tell him you love him! Speak calmly , and sincerely... use his name for every good and loving thing you say. Let him settle ... offer plenty of toilet opportunities,praise for every socially acceptable show of behaviour.. and don't let friends/relatives get all mushy, and excite your boy into jumping and yipping and mouthing

Wishes for some good things after the kinesiology.. I am a firm believer in applied kinesiology!!