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That's what I was wondering about

Ok..up until now, all our crew have been done as pups, and then annually . We are isolated..so they don't regularly come in contact with other dogs, or where dogs have been. The working dogs do... sporadically, when they are on other properties... a lot of dogs with which they mix have never had any vacc's, some only puppy ones :D I am always careful when we have visitors..we usually don't allow dogs on the property..and if anyone has a suspicious-sounding sick dog at home...out comes the white king (shoe soles/car tyres, etc) !! I am just after ideas...is it different for dogs which are regularly amongst numbers of other dogs, and which have exposure to different 'bugs' on footpaths, etc? Or Not? I would LOVE not having to vaccinate every year! Thanks.

Don't have one speck of advice re the biting...but what a perfect photo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any chance of seeing his comments? You could pm them if you like.... was just wondering if he had changed his viewpoint any from when I worked with him many years ago.

?? why do something negative when he had stopped the unwanted behaviour? I would also recommend the triangle of temptation http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...gle++Temptation for this boy ... and maybe , if he IS going to be top dog...then pay him more attention etc to make it easier and quicker?

Hi. With an adult dog..and such a change in toilet behaviour..may I reccommend he has a thorough ..vet check first....make sure to tell the vet how many times a day the dog toilets... when the beahviour started, and any other information.to rule out a physical problem. It could be anything from a change in diet, to something badly wrong in his gut, to...who knows. Impossible to 'diagnose' properly over the internet After he gets the all-clear then you can perhaps get in a behaviourist to find out the whys, and work out strategies to help. keep us posted

Poor occy... I think he needs to be put on some stuff to help his connective tissue strengthen up!

No, it's not Your puppy is a BABY..a bit like a 12 mth old little human.......not much control over bodily functions, and not quite used to to the rules grownups impose I think there is a communication problem between you... 10 week old pups aren't usually deliberately disobedient...as they haven't had much time to LEARN the 'right' way to behave Please either get a trainer in, or return the pup to the breeder. It is not fair on YOU, your daughter, the other dog, OR the puppy You have enough to do with a 2 yr old in the house... maybe wait a while before you attempt to train a new puppy.. I don't know staffies..but the pup sounds as if it is very bright, strong willed, BORED witless, and not yet aware of the boundaries.Perhaps it is not the 'right' pup for your household? Not every pup will fit into every situation...

8 degrees is cool, but not overly cold If he's outside a lot, his coat will thicken up! make sure his kennel faces away from where the cold wind normally blows..and that the 'doorway' is not overly large. If he's not a chewer these days, then put a layer of cardboard under his blankets for insualtion, and make the blankets loose so he can burrow into them shredded paper makes a good bed, as dogs can 'nest' in it, and it holds in the warm air,doesn't harbour fleas, and you don't have to wash it! our koolies sleep outdoors..they have kennels, and bedding, but some just dig 'beds' in the sand..even when it's frostyand showery. Don't worry about him

That was a beautiful piece of writing. I am sorry your little mate didn't come home.sometimes it works like that. R I P Tess.

could well be!! Dogs, as you kow, can hear all sorts of things we can't..so yes, it could be something they are doing:( At your vet check, tho..did they take blood tests etc? I still think a THOROUGH check is needed, then a behaviourist

An answer? YES!! I would be having her sleep in there at night...so she sees it as 'her space' She sleeps in there, with her toys etc, and it becomes her own liittle secure spot. I guess, tho..you have her sleeping with you?? Hmm..some very noisy times ahead

OK... What has started happening in your neighbourhood around that time in the morning? Anything? Like builders/extra traffic/neighbours doing stuff... ? He may be very anxious How long has it been happening? Have you/your family started doing/stopped doing anything different? Was there anything which USED to happen early morning, which doesn't? Did he used to sleep indoors, and is now out? Have you renovated the house, so now he can't hear/see what's happening in the house? No , it doesn't! It MAY mean, however that he is suffering from something, whether physical or emotional which is stressing him badly!! Please phone your vet and get a complete check-up for him!! he could have something affecting his hormone levels, sugar levels, could be a few different things, including something awry in his brain. best to get it all checked ...then if there is no obvious PHYSICAL problem... call in the help of a BEHAVIOURIST to assess his mental/emotional well-being.

Sorry news

Hi.. sounds as if there was a foreign body in there..and it 'festered' A bit of betadine.. some low acid vit.C for the dog... keep it clean for a day or so... should be fine Glad you found it It would have 'popped' on its own , but a bit later .

Hi Could be from a bump, or a bite, or a hot-spot forming, or a prickle.....or anxiety..and licking to excess can in itself cause some inflammation wash the area ..put some cold compresses or ice on it for a few minutes...distract him, and see how he goes. I am presuming it's a front leg?

Hmm..having a nother look at the pic... the colour etc in the background looks not too bad... which suggests to me ,either youare too close with the flash..or you need to stop so much light getting in. Read your post about camera being stuffed...try some experiments first!!

Not having a DSLR ..all Ican think of is that BEFORE you press the shutter button..check what the settings are. What speed? What aperture? If you up the speed and close down the aperture, that will help...as the camera won't be absorbing as much light. On Auto...the camera is probably setting itself for a long exposure/slow shutter speed, and a bigger aperture opening, to make full use of the available light. THEN the flash happens...and bingo TOO much light PRACTICE first... take a pic or two in the room, using the conditions... have a look...THEN take one of the dogs Also.. take a few photos...does your camera have a "bracketing" option? That is a good thing..the camera takes (usually) 3 pics, with slightly different exposures One usually works!! Sorry If I am totally off the mark..I am non-technical, and work by trial and error Lots of pics at varying exposures....

cavmad.. from my reading..sounds like your dogs are getting a lot of bulk in their diet? If this is so...try feeding less veg/fruit (which they don't really need) and more meat This way they are getting the protein/fat needed, without a large volume of food

hi dogs don't really 'sulk' the drops may have stung her ears..or felt cold.... If the vet gave drops, then use them ,and see if things improve. A tip... run the tip of the (plastic?) drop bottle under hot water for a minute before using the drops..this warms the liquid as it comes thru

This method may work for you, mason luke... I would not recommend it to people tho... There is some danger of injury to both you and a puppy in holding jaws/pressing tongues and generally having apart of you in a dog mouth Putting fingers /hands in a dog's mouth should be regarded by a dog as a 'normal',pain-free part of life. To be used to check teeth, give medicine etc. NOT as a source of pain, imo. THIS method is a safer and more appropriate one, I think ..pup learns to withhold his/her mouthing to obtain a REWARD (always a good thing, a reward!)

So sorry, Carli... she had such a lovely smiley face, and a special spot in your heart. :rolleyes:

Sounding good :rolleyes:

PTS ??? Have they tried her on anti histamines? if it is an allergy they should at least give her some relief!! With a dachsy... it could be anything..their belly is so low ;) How long ago was she speyed? Possibly allergic to sutures.. could have also started with clipper rash...then got worse... could have started with the pre-op scrub (iodine? ) could have been disinfectant in kennel... any of these.. rub tummy on carpet.... get carpet cleaner/deodoriser on tummy.... irritation/rub again......vicious cycle ;) Hopefully they can find out what the cause is soon...poor little dog. The vet may need a lesson in diplomacy .....

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