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petmezz- sounding much more positive well done!!

yep put her somewhere she cannot chew anything (except her own nice shredded paper bedding )

Hi Dogs don't need much vegetable matter at all peas and corn aren't well digested... a lot of fibre. he also doesn't need the carbs in pasta and rice . I will echo the comment about the amount of poo a diet which contains easily digested protein etc. will produce very little waste. Have fun with your boy... and have a read here http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...hl=feeding+meat http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...hl=feeding+meat and... http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...hl=feeding+meat

maybe it will be something as simple as feeding her 3x day... little bits..HOPEFULLY. *fingers crossed* A friends dog was hypoglcaemic... they took ages to find the cause- thought it was epilepsy/heart.... but once they found out.. it was a matter of management.

The frozen things and bones and kongs are an OK idea... BUT if these two are cooped up all day in a small area everyday... and only have the food items to think about... I would worry about fights Two active young border collies locked in a double garage ... with minimal exercise and stimulation = a sad situation. I know there are kids involved, but are these dogs really getting a quality lifestyle? Further down the track- they may think of ways to amuse themselves... barking,digging,chewing.. all of which are stressful for dogs& people alike :cool: Good for you to try and alleviate the situation, but I think they need a lot more.

is chicken/rabbit.fish lower in protein than beef/kangaroo/lamb? I thought it was.... But then you miss out on iron & stuff....

Hi... When is your dog fed? Just wondering if Hypoglycaemia could be a trigger?

Just make sure it is 'stress'.... what is her temp? She may be reacting to different water, or any one of a number of things . Hopefully she will be ok soon.Poor thing It is obviously an ordeal for her When working in kennels, I have seen a lot of dogs with kennel/seperation anxiety- but none with vomiting/diarrhoea.... maybe I was lucky :cool: We had lots of droolers/pacers/whiners and shiverers... and those who had to be tempted to eat 'our' food...

Hi... have a look here http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...=nipping+biting http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...Nipping+mothing You may get some ideas. It is something that definitely needs stopping... hope you and pup can communicate without the teeth, soon.

If she sleeps outdoors or in a laundry... just give her heaps of old newspapers/cardboard sheets. ...remove bedding except for night time? Sorry can't really help- none of ours do it, so have no experience. It would be very annoying!!

Oh... sorry. RIP benjamin.

Sorry, Rob- You are obviously wanting this pup badly....but EVERYONE needs to be motivated to help a puppy become part of the family! EVERYONE needs to WANT the puppy around... So many 'what-ifs'.. if you are away, and the pup gets into mischief, or escapes, or is ill.... I really hope you can convince them she is worth the hassles...I do. but rehoming is an option you may need to consider. Sorry.

Well done!! The princess now knows she is not yet the Queen of the household

Hmmm.. this is an interesting approach ... hope it goes well for you.

sump oil cured lots of things.. but made for very durty oily dogs!!

especially as now he DOES sleep with you, and accepts that this is how things are... you are going to crate him ? :cool: I think that's sad. Why didn't you crate him from the first?

With roo tails, you do better if you find the joints..and cut there. Have a look at the end of the tail.. then look for a similar spinal 'tip' along the tail.. .. bend the tail.. see where the 'bend is.. cut thru the sinews, and then you can see the joint easier. It cuts quite easy when you are at the space between vertebrae.. just cartilage there :cool:

I would also suggest a vet check- just to make sure there is no infection! Then as said. pick one plan and , for a whole weekend ( to start with) stick to it 24/7!! Consistency is the only way :D

It could be scar tissue, or fluid. Sometimes it does feel quite hard.

Congratulations! Your princess has trained YOU to come when she cries!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She has also learnt that persistence pays off! Keep her busy at times during the day... lots of exercise/play. Naps are essential, too have her crate alongside your bed if you want.... otherwise leave it in antoher room. make sure she toilets before bed, and don't leave water/food with her. could she be TOO warm? heating and a hot water bottle may be too much... and she isn't 'drawn' to the H/W bottle for comfort? DO NOT get up to her when she is making noise. Even if she cries for 2 hours straight. Do a toilet run when she is quiet/asleep..no cuddles, etc.. just pick up..take out..put back to bed. Hopefully she will soon learn/relearn that crying doesn't bring rewards

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http://www.herbal-treatments.com.au/herbal...s_for_dogs.html have a look here, too, lead&Feather... humans and animals here use some of the products No complaints at all.

Hello. this thread may be of help to you.. lots of information on the pages :D http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...=knuckling+over

How is medicating a dog with ancient instincts a good thing ? Whatever meds are given.. these instincts will still be there once the medication is stopped.

You do really need to have them both castrated to remove some of the hormone overload! Not spending a lot of time together means they don't have their relationship sorted... there are almost two 'territories',and there is you... and ,IMO they are having to re-assert themselves all the time. Not ideal. you really should get some professional help here to ensure a smooth transition ...