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But... you just did that- as an example to the owner on how to behave in times of stress---

that's what I was always taught... finish a session on a high note, and while a dog is still keen .

A few notes from when we trained dogs without all the fancy language way back when.......... Guide dogs were with families until 12 mths/14 mths of age.. just learning the basics, and growing up. They started their training proper after that. They were kennelled- usually 2 to a kennel.. and apart from toilet/feeding opportunities several times a day... their only out-of - kennel time was training walks. They had one, maybe two sessions a day, 5 days a week...with a steadily increasing workload... for up to 6 mths. Often a dog would not be matured enough, and would be sent back to a family for another few months... Dogs which weren't happy workers, or ones which became jaded were also sent on holidays It's hard .not seeing dogs face to face--- I would also be thinking barkly needs a bit of free time...

Gosh- haven't heard of this for ages... someone used to use it on their horses

rish... she may well be wormy, or ill, or not digesting her food properly, or being fed food unsuitable. So- has she had any vaccinations? Been to the vet when you first got her, or before? What was she being fed? What is she being fed now? How many meals a day? What worming preparation/s have you used?

I never feed neck chops to anything except the cats Whole lamb necks are great for the dogs!

It really went downhill once P*rina bought the company. The decline began when kangaroo harvesting numbers dropped alarmingly- meaning they had to substitute. It used to be fantastic- full of good roo meat

What PPS said

The valium will help it will be hard to keep him under-stimulated! Sounding ok.. it's good he is wagging tail still

Me either.. altho sometimes it helps new dog owners understand. I was more talking of FEELING, and knowing that your pack was near.. just an instinctive thing... no thought needed Dogs which sleep outside BY CHOICE don't count in this discussion, because it is their choice ... not a rule.

ile.gifjust my comparison... if you normally share a bed with your OH, and/or kids.... then the 'rules' change and you all sleep in separate rooms... would you not miss the 'knowing' they are there? the feeling of being part of the family/pack? Don't get me wrong.. the majority of our dogs are outside.. they were born & bred to be outside dogs... but with other dogs for company. They all howl at sleep time.. can bark together... they are still part of a 'pack' single dogs.. 'put out' at night I don't agree with.... as said- especially if the family is away all day as well.

I was wondering about that too... odd angle, BUT it looks like an old glass insulator from when telephone lines were strung between poles- the insulators stopped the wire touching wood or metal. There were glass and porcelain ones. Not 100%sure

I like my dogs to be where I can keep an eye on them at night Rather have them asleep on their bed indoors, than barking half the night outdoors! (which happens here with the working (outside) dogs ... kangaroos/ the odd car/foxes.....

WANDERING DEW(jew) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Found the culprit!!!!!! ( or one of them) DESTROY DESTROY!!! EXTERMINATE and yes, I am shouting ! :rolleyes:

Oh.. and lea.. that looks so nice and cool!!!!

Great shots!! Love chooks and Collingwood farm ... boy that brings back memories.... went there a lot ,way back when... dogs and stumps and all sorts of clever ideas :rolleyes: Here's 'my' boy today , after a sausage lunch He is a lace monitor... wild, but hangs around the house, and enjoys scraps from BBq's.. or whole rabbits which I shoot for him.

Oh dear... you now know exactly what you're up against. I am sorry that you are the one having to give the needles... it does sting Hoping very hard for Davey to respond well and show improvement as the textbooks say It's definitely not YOUR fault.. so don't get the guilts. Vets need to look at all possibilities.. and sometimes pay attention to what their eyes are telling them... NOT so much what the books say one 'should' do. :rolleyes:

yes- how's he doing?

you can't ,really . there are desensitising injections nowdays... but when Mitchell was alive these were not common... or recommended me. he was just always on tablets, and when things got bad.. a holistic vet used to give him Vit C injections. he lived a full long life.. Hopefully, if it is an allergy... it is to one easily avoidable thing... like red food colouring or leather dressing, or a plant in the garden.... fingers crossed. edit to add have you spoken with his breeder? There may be a family connection.. or they may have ideas?

sorry.......... I had an allergic dog some years back.... been there,done that

As someone who has never used a crate.. and has had puppies in the house.. not necessary, no.. PROVIDING you have an idea of what you are doing with regards toilet training and how much freedom to allow a pup. I do think crate training has been helpful to a lot of people and dogs on this forum ,tho!! I would also wonder why you have the dog with you then put it outside to sleep? My dog spends a lot of time outside doing doggy stuff with the others during th eday, but sleeps indoors. Dogs outside are the ones who will get bored, and bark at possums/cats/odd noises. Dogs outside will probably annoy the neighbours. Dogs outside are not going to be much help if someone breaks into your house

Scratching is usually the result of an irritation.. either external or internal. I would be looking at allergies. Allergic reaction can be triggered by anything Food is a big culprit! beef artificial colourings grain can all make an itchy dog!!! Dogs can be allergic to flea products they can also be allergic to grass,pollen, detergents/carpet cleaning/deodorising products.... anything, really Your vet didn't mention allergies? You don't need to SEE a flea, either. One flea bite on a sensitive dog can set off a reaction.... the flea hops off, and you are left with a miserable dog. excess bathing can be an irritant stress can also do it . Time for some detective work!!!

Sneak this one in! JAN 22nd. Tonight we were invited 'out' for tea ( our other house where our guests fed us very well) It was a nice riverbank evening indeed!

That's another thing I like.. it doesn't swell!! less chance of bloat

...and this is possibly counter productive... as dogs do not perceive 'comfort' as a human would. talking to/soothing/patting a dog who is fearful/anxious is actually rewarding that behaviour