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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?

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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

Agree with Nekhbet Yourdog is not a puppy anymore. he is from a working breed- and as such he may have a stronmg instinct to herd and chase. if nothing else is available for him to herd/stalk/chase, well, cars are what he has in plenty! :D re: the alpacas/donkeys: he is attempting to do what his instinct tells him... to WORK The cars aren't 'bothering' him. the inability to use his brain and body in a purposeful way - that is 'bothering' him Sounds as if he needs much more WORK... not just house manners and walks on leash. Agility sounds good- but try for a herding course as well...

I would say yes, It's good to see that you are letting the DOGS decide their place in the pack- and not doing what you think would be correct :D

:D thanks all... he is back to his annoying self We did have injectable antibiotic- it has expired without ever being used

we have all sorts of stuff for injuries.. we have eye/ear treatments.. we have other stuff... just not for stomachs That will be remedied hamlet seems quite comfortable... hopefully he will be even better in the morning :D

Let pup out of the bathroom after 3 hours crying.... NEXT time, he may cry for four hours!! Once the long term crying is reinforced... it will continue I agree with a pup pen.. containment - not solitary confinement... another one who agrees with Miranda, too.

Don't worry- I asked him for the bone straight away He has not 'been to the loo' now for over two hours...and the chicken/rice is still in place- I took him with me to hang out washing and he shot off after a rabbit! .......... Guess that's a very good sign ;) He is most upset at being tied up outside......... even tho he has his bed and pillow, and hot water bottles.... Looks like he will have to wear his muzzle again when outside - for a while- It's what he had to do after his obstruction surgery. Stops ingestion of JUNK!! (if you saw our place, you would see the neccessity )...an acre around the house... all overgrown and weeds and dogs and bones and chooks and everything...... Think Ma&Pa Kettle anyway.... I am now able to myself eat something- my tummy is slowly 'uncurling' Thanks everyone- here's hoping next update is better again! :D

Well.. he still is passing small amounts of liquidy matter... with a streak of blood... His bloated belly has gone, and he has stopped the incessant drinking. Is charging around.. and stole a bone from someone a short time ago. I have him confined outside again... and have given him a small amount of boiled rice/chicken. he has also had some CS again. *fingers crossed *

yep. With regard the Vit.C.... I thought the non acid one was ok to use! Oh well... live & learn. I'm off now to make him a up a bed....and settle him the best I can for the night... thanks all

Ok... oh- ester C can still do that? Ok.... gee.. poor boy- I've probably aggravated things!

Thanks..... The practical/clinical side is fine... it's the "what if" side which now has me shivering and with a gut ache !

commercial one.. 25ppm and dammit- today I was supposed to buy more... forgot! Going to town shopping once every 3/4 weeks means I forget so much

outside chance.... rasberry cordial? noooooo... *slaps self soundly* can anyone die from embarrassment?? This morning I gave him acidophilus, and some esterC. Tonight he had about 20 ml Colloidal silver.