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We have multiple dogs here- mostly working Koolies. They are born here and die here. They age - they get wobbly/deaf and sometimes blind.They get lumps and bumps ...They are always sent off before they become too dependent , before they lose their dignity .
My old Mitchell many years ago was getting on in years - he was covered in small growths  and was very wobbly .Eating well,had no mind/brain problems , still sparked up if someone said Rabbits...then he started becoming faecally incontinent. This made him upset - pooing when asleep or just when walking along - he would get very embarrassed as if he'd done something wrong.
I decided then it was time - while he was on no meds, while he was still mostly happy and alert, when memories would be primarily happy ones.His last minute was tailwags, and thoughts of rabbits ...I felt no guilt - just relief that he would be spared  suffering /inabilities/indignities.
That's just my take on it - I don't believe in 'keeping them going '
We currently have a 14 y.o  who is almost deaf, and a bit wobbly .She will still bark at 'whatever' , fight off a youngster if she has food , and get her nose working when I hide cat bikkies for her . She coughs a bit , and had some trouble in the heat , but is certainly still very able . Not ready anytime soon for the bridge
You and your dog - that is your relationship and care model  

Tough one. fivers... 
All I can say that, were he mine, he would have crossed the bridge before now 
You obviously maintain him very well and think of him and what he needs...
 

He is certainly a lively boy No shrinking violet! 

Oh dear . So many questions ...

What a thing they have done   A big jump for them, but it seems they are the exact people for the job! I like that they resurrected the grooming business as well

That will be interesting! It might scare some folks enough that they start to pick up  sooner rather than later, before the DNA testing comes into force ! 

Albert is FREE! LOL sounds as if he's a blank slate with regards training .... I hope you can find a way that works

I didn't follow the series, but it IS wonderful that Lucky is with Frank Finger - he will now be a "lovely Dog" for many years , and enjoy life. 

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Lucky, the cattle -working pup

Albert, Albert, Albert - be thankful you don't have a HUGE plastic cone ! 

He seems a lovely - natured boy , training should go well. 

On 30/01/2024 at 2:00 AM, REALOldNick said:

He has urinated and defecated rather than obey, but that has seemed to stop. He is getting better at this "civil disobedience".

this is not of his choosing, ergo it is NOT 'disobedience'. It is extreme stress.

Sounds problematic ....it is not a good thing to leave a puppy in a crate all night then most of the day Is there a doggy daycare anywhere you could use? 

I have always fed chicken necks to pups - frozen , so they have to chew ...   they can't be just scoffed. Pick the biggest necks , and leave skin on . 
The problem with chicken necks is that they are the size/shape of a dog's oesophagus, and can cause choking. 
Small necks can be fed too - just hammer them to break them up , and make them soft like coarse mince .

Izzy is lucky to have such a caring person
I am wondering why the babies are crying - maybe she has not enough milk, or maybe they go to teats that are harder to suck from ???Are they warm enough? newborns usually just drink and sleep and make contented little noises.... Izzy is probably still getting used to everything , and is anxious about her babies - she has been thru a lot .  I also second what Tdierikx has said .

Oh - what a horible situation he was in   Pets in the Park do good things .

On 16/01/2024 at 6:28 PM, tdierikx said:

AR extremists tend to use the fact of sentience as animal feelings being akin to human feelings and emotions... anthropomorphising at it's finest, if you will.

On 16/01/2024 at 5:57 PM, tdierikx said:

"average 7.5 shots" (note that some took up to 15 shots delivered before death),

Oh No .....that is just so cruel

2 hours ago, asal said:

I learned first hand one shot done to the right place kills instantly. down and out, not even a twitch.

Same here.It really is instant.

1 hour ago, asal said:

any hunter worth the name that cant bring down their target in one clean shot is mortified

 

Hence the hunters and shooters party calling the National parks and rspca out for cruelty over the brumby cull slaughter

It is a very INHUMANE way to kill any animal, brumbies, deer or pigs, donkeys or camels. 

oh, KTB - R I P Elbie - such a long term DOL dog, and a special boy .
Take care .

roll on 2027 !

2 hours ago, tdierikx said:

The dog appeared to develop the problem at some point, rather than from birth, so some trigger must have happened.

Yes, I was also wondering. 
I am also hoping this doesn't encourage a vegan swing in dog feeding 

Interesting story ! 
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Oh My !! The cleanup   They won't do that again