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Yes- it is not the 'best way' to do things . I don't suppose Whyalla has too much in the way of dog behaviour resources That makes it hard for you-

RIP Cindy. Dear old thing ...

she ran away...

Good- I see rappie is reading It could well be a transferrence of bacteria from one to t'other, I guess... But not sure why he wants to fast the dog?

never heard of 'pink paw'...... If it is the fur stained in between toes etc.. it is possibly an allergic reaction, making itches, which then get chewed.... Also- AFAIK,some dogs with very hairy feet get irritation between their toes, when sweat/ dampness and sand etc gather there :)They lick to clean/soothe it. Licking CAN also become obsessive... the dog is a bit anxious? Lick, Lick. Bored? Lick , Lick... Hopefully ,allergy tests can be done to rule that out, or feet can be checked for an elusive flea ..it only takes one bite!

Just a query- wouldn't it be MUCH cheaper to buy a couple of KG of whole oats/barley, and sprout it? .. only cost a few dollars that way- a scoop of ester C, some chopped parsley....

*fingers crossed that THIS time, all will work out for you*

Another one here who would strongly suggest you get some professional help asap.All the meeting other dogs, and behaving as she does is just reinforcing her behaviour.. Targeted one-on -one help now will be a big help

I don't have tiles anywhere- but do scrub spots with an enzymatic soap powder like DR##ve..leave sit for a few minutes, then rinse & rinse. Then I use a damp vinegar cloth.

Best to give the vet a call--Loss of appeteite can be a symptom of lots of things- and the fact it has gone on for several days is a worry. A few things to consider- has it been hot the last few days ? Could he be getting food somewhere else? Have you checked his mouth for either loose teeth or something stuck? What;s his breath like? What are his droppings like? does he go the same amount as before? Are they the same consistency as before? Is he drinking more/less?

you could always get the dew claws removed, if accidents occur regularly....

Salt water or betadine

My suggestion as well- NO meet&greet unless she is on lead, and can be helped to keep 4 feet on the ground! Also- NO immediate meet& Greet when either you get home ,or visitors arrive.Leave her outside for a few minutes, THEN ,without speaking/patting, put her on leash, get her to sit, and say 'hello, good girl' whatever

Poor boy - sounds as if he didn't have human contact at all Glad he is responding to you , tho You will have to get him to the vet soon- for his needles and desexing.. the crate will be handy for that , and perhaps, if you explain-the vet will give you a mild sedative for the journey?

I am guessing you have obtained a MAREMMA pup ? Sorry, I cannot help with specifics.. You might want to do some more research on them- there are lots of sites which will help You might also want to check if maremmas are prone to bloat/torsion!! Just for interest, here are some to start you. HERE HERE HERE

If you are using pine-o-cleen, you are effectively 'peeing' in the corners yourself- and he will instinctively try and cover the scent. Most of those cleaners are ammonia based, so do smell a bit like urine to animals . Oh- and unless you catch him peeing..actually DOING it- sending him outside will just confuse him, and may make him fearful. He may indeed still be stressed after his fright on Thursday.... take things slow and easy....

Hope she's ok soon...

that is a very sexy image, there, Luke W I must come back to this thread and learn stuff

OP- no stories, but if you are not 100%comfortable with the trainer's response, maybe try another one .

Dogs can get a virus at any time...IMO there is absolutely no difference in a speyed or entire bitch! The gastro bugs certainly don't discriminate !!!!!!!!!!! Don' give her any more food- make sure she has water.. and if she throws up overnight, develops diarrhoea or suddenly appears 'flat'.. get to a vet ! being in season does NOT make a bitch vomit

I would tend to start quiet...and, each week or two..move things up a notch. Start with streets...then nearer to main road, then main road,nearer shops, then a quiet shopping stretch, then main shopping stretch... ??? Dunno, really...

*fingers crossed for him* Hopefully the vets realise the seriousness of it all .

My bolding Excellent phrase!

To me it doesn't sound excessive. To 'tire' a puppy out- you can't beat the MENTAL exercise of doing training!! You know yourself- if you're working/thinking hard... how tired you get. Same with a puppy- they need the mental exercise :rolleyes: Several short sessions a day ....

I have not been to obedience classes- but this doesn't sound very 'educational' :rolleyes: