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I'm not a fan of cotton buds in ears.. try just a dampened tissue/gauze swab. gently wipe around the ear, and canal a very short distance.. see what colour is on the tissue. A smell of each ear will tell you if anything is happening in either of them , too! Hope he's OK.

...beat me to it

AAhh :D Well, at least now you can plan an attack, and 'grow' with it. All the best for Dexter

;)) Good news, and here's to a speedy 'fix'!

Sad news when a youngster has to go ... sorry.

Still having problems, poor girl :p Has she been IN THE CRATE in a car before? I can imagine it would be a scary experience Is she normally settled in her crate? ( or is this a different crate?) Is it a closed or open crate? can she see what is happening? Regarding food... what are you feeding? Treats are whatever SHE enjoys... not necessarily what WE think a dog will like ;) If she enjoys cream sponge, or roast chicken skin... well, that is her high-value treat! She is certainly keeping you busy! PS I would really recommend a BEHAVIOURIST/Psychologist... we cannot help a lot without seeing her actual body language/behaviour

It may indeed be grass seed/s One of our dogs had a similar thing.. nasty. It is not good that she's feeding pups with an infection... hope the vet gets it cleared up soon, poor girl.

Hi.. I would also suggest just cutting back on her food amount slightly for a couple of weeks, and see if there's a difference . Could someone be slipping her treats? If she smiles that staffy grin, someone may be tempted ! Now..... You want your bitch to experience motherhood?here are some of the things she MAY experience.... The fright of being mated for the first time...the panic of a 'tie' the risks of getting an infection from an unknown male? The trips to the vet for checks during pregnancy getting so big and uncomfortable she can't turn around properly the pain of giving birth, or the confusion of a 'Caesar' the joys of mastitis when her boobs get infected the chance of getting eclampsia/milk fever the uncomfortable full boobs as her pups are weaned.. the upset when her pups go to new homes yep, there are certainly experiences obviously these are not usual...but many DO happen , and are not pleasant. Bitches do not "miss' never having been a mum...they don't think like we do., thankfully. They do not NEED to have pups to grow emotionally , or physically enjoy your little dog... without the worries associated with pregnancy and birth.

:rolleyes: give her something to carry! use a chain leash for a little while. spray the leash with bitter bite, or chili sauce...

Hi.. Sorry, but No, he doesn't He does however know that something unpleasant usually happens when he pees inside... loud voices, being grabbed and put out.. disapproving growls/stares and especially :rolleyes: All this does is shows him that you are strong, and are to be feared..It is an old wives tale..and is no help,as dogs are dogs, and do not reason or associate things as humans do You may have to go back to basics. take him out every half hour or so... use a command every time.. lots of praise when he does go...and keep him on a leash for a few days..so he CAN'T get away from your sight. Give him the chance to do it RIGHT ... don't physically give him a chance to make as many mistakes :p

Thinking of you... he sounds a very special boy.

http://www.windchill.com.au/collars.htm#Limited Like a martingale .. tightens..but not a 'choke' collar

and she makes the rules??? I can appreciate you worrying about the slipping of the collar.. but what about those limited-slip ones? I use one on one of my boys.It is terrific!! good for you in doing the socialising bit!

Any reason you're using a harness? A harness can feel very restricting to some dogs... maybe try her on a flat collar, and see if there is a difference? Have you tried only feeding her once she has her harness/collar ON? That may well make her see them in a different light... when I have THIS on.. I get something yummy has she seen many people before? Maybe she would benefit from being carried around your area a couple of times.. walking briskly past people..so she sees/smells the area, and gets used to the fact that people are everywhere

I would be surprised if it related to castration. Are you doing more with him now that he IS "done" ? How long have you had him? Maybe he is just now feeling very secure, and is being the 'boss" Everything ok medically? hearing, sight... ? Anything else changed? have you been ill or anything?

You could also try having him alongfside you at mealtimes..ON LEAD.. with corrections applied whenever he starts something..and quiet praise when he is lying peacefully? It may take some time...but at least he then knows what is expected. Also..try this... so he gets the message that you are "god"... and all good things come thru you..and his acceptance of this fact :rolleyes: http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=64101

Your pen needs a ROOF!! If she was going to do any damage..she has had the perfect opportunity :D Watch her over the next 24 hrs.. note if there's any swelling around the sutures or anything... she may have stretched things a bit. Can you crate her inside when you're not there? Or take her with you. She can stay in the car or something....

I wouldn't touch the wound site..if it looks clean and dry Leave her water and food in heavy .smaller bowls , so she can drink/eat easier...or remove the collar a few times a day for some supervised 'free time' :rolleyes: She will get used to it. It will take her a couple of days to get accustomed to the collar, and for the meds to clear her system, probably... then she'll be wanting to GO .

I just googled this ... http://www.lead.org.au/lanv4n4/lanv4n4-21.html http://www.lead.org.au/fs/fst9.html

Sorry, Ellz...

Gone to keep his dad company... RIP .

Sorry. R I P koko and demon. run proud.

Why not feed him more things like chicken wings, red meat, minced chicken(with bone included) lamb shanks etc ..and as you suggested, a little bit of the kibble? Do search for BARF on here..and have a think.......... ;)

There was a thread on this..but I can't find it. Kongs can be stuffed with almost anything. Dog's normal food... a mix of kibble, chicken wings, cream cheese.. The inside can be spread with peanut butter, and then filled with pieces of fruit, or kibble , or cubed meat .. block up the small hole securely.. add yummy food..fill with stock/water, and freeze! Spread the inside with cream cheese, and add a LARGE piece of meat.. so large that you have to really work to stuff it thru the hole! Those bone shaped biscuits are good... poked in lengthwise, they are hard to get out. Spread vegemite thinly around the inside.... Use whatever your dog eats... but make sure you wedge bits in, and spread things, so it is difficult to get the food :rolleyes: Have fun.