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Hi, will note on the SIBO issue as well. If it doesn't resolve we will test for EPI. It's just so expensive the test so we are trying to see if it's food intolerance first, if we can't narrow it down we will head off for the test. We usually would just go ahead with a test as we care for our pets greatly and expense isn't a prob but unfortunately we have hit a very bad patch of bills. Also spoke to breeder and they haven't had an EPI dog that they are aware of so far....but in saying that this girl's father is a recent german import. If it is a mild EPI case what is the usual procedure to control, diet only, or supplements/meds. I do know from vet the meds are limited at the moment and quite efty in price. Have also taken a look at www.epidogs.com Hi Best4koda I can totally understand where you are coming from with the expense of the test. I am still learning about EPI my GSD was diagnosed 6 weeks ago and we are still working out what is the right balance to treat her EPI. Our breeders have been around for 30 year + and never had it before either so while it's got a herditary element it's a little unclear how that part works. Treatment we are using is a grain free kibble- Canidae is available from my vet for a reasonable price so we have her on that. Also using Creon 10000 which is available at the chemist- human treatment works better than the dog specific product because it's a replacement not a supplement. We have also done a 40 day and counting course of antibiotics to treat her SIBO. Importantly we also give her a probiotic tablet to help with gut flora- blackmores one was on special so she's having that one. If you'd like more info please fee free to PM me. I hope you pup doesn't have EPI but if they do getting it early is key

I think you should test for EPI, please have a look at this site for more information- www.epi4dogs.com Your dogs symptoms sound very familar to EPI and not all dogs with EPI have dramatic weight loss, you dog might have more of an SIBO problem and mild EPI but it needs to diagnosed first- TLI test as well as for Folate and Cobalamin which can indicate SIBO. Hope your GSD gets better soon.

Hi Julzjc Just wondering what Indie's stools are like, I'm assuming as he's not eating there aren't many of them but if they are looking pale in colour like clay yellow and not as formed it might be worth having him tested for endocrine pancreatic insuffiency (EPI) this can make dogs look emaciated and while lack of appetite isn't usually a symptom it might come from other related EPI conditions. So sorry you are having such a rough time.

Been watching your thread Michelle&Zoey, so glad to hear your girl is on the improve. I have GSDs too and mouthing is all part of their development. What ever approach you try being consistant is the best possible thing you can do. I use the distract with a toy mostly as yelping got mine excited. Also if they start to nip while playing then simply offer a toy and cease playing with the pup until it settles and start again. Ear hats as I like to call them are due to teething, plently of things to chew on will help them go up and stay up

Thanks for the info Lyndsay

Congrats Flaves, he's a stunner! Congrats Sway, they look totally chuffed together as they should \ EFS

I'm planning on poping down to the show, will you have a box or somethign so I and other know where/who to drop these items off to?

Aww Jade I'm so sorry for you and your family, no advice just *hugs* I loved seeing Riley and Mia pics in the GSD thread. May he RIP

Bizzy bizzy used here Same command for both 1's and 2's

Thanks Swiss girl- those sound like great games Thanks Longcoat and Aidan

Hi All, I have 3 GSD ranging in ages from 3 1/2 to 5 months. I love spending one to one time with each of them and playing games. I've run out of ideas we do a bit of obedience training, working on their show training and then I like to do a game, like hide and seek or fetch or playing with one of the interactive toys I've collected. But I'm really wanting some new ideas and thought who better than the DOL training thread for inspiratation! Thanks in anticpation

Chris Girling is very experienced with hip & elbow xraying. We have had both our dogs done there and our puppy will also have hers there when she is old enough. Noah's Crossing is very experienced with ensuring they have the right position. Another benefit is that they have digital xray so less time under anesthetic is needed as they can check they have everything right in much shorter time frame.

I know how you feel Deelee. We have GSD and people comment on how skinny they are, it does get tiresome but I usually try to ignore them knowing that they are fit and healthy.

Chris Girling has been mentioned at Noah's crossing. He's very open to discussions about what you want and why. Perhaps a phone call to him would be workthwhile and helpful in making your decision. I'f you'd like the number let me know

What new law proposal? I have yet to see any concrete reference to new laws. Just people saying that the RSPCA is making recommendations to councils. Not a new law a by-law from the Mallala council in SA. This council is change the by-laws relating to number of dogs to bring it in line with metro local governments. I have no idea if the RSPCA have been consulted in this particular instance

Brilliant, thank you so needed a laugh! :D

I don't think it's that simple as the new by law proposal is for the whole council area and does not exclude the animal husbandry area.

I live in the same council area Christina and we moved there 12 months ago for the reasons you mentioned in you original post. We attended the council consultations etc, noticed in the December minutes that the amendments that were put forward to change this amendment have not been supported by council. Ridiculous seeing as they are so proud on their animal husbandry area!!

Jaida & Indi

Abrham Ali Andrew Andy Angus x 2 Angus Rip Anzac Apollo(different spelling!) Appollo Archie +1 Archer Arkhan Armand Arq Ash Ashke Attila Atlas Bailey x 6 Baloo Balou Bandit x 2 Banjo Bardigrub Bart X 2 Barton Baxter Bear x2 Beau x 2 Bender Ben x 2 Benji Benny Benson BERT! Billy Bing Bluey Bob Bomber Boo Boof Bosch Bosco Boxer Brady Brian Custard O'Doggle Brock Brockie Brody Bronson x2 Brownie Bruce Bud Buddy Buffy... he came with it Bumble Bundyx2 Buster byron Caleb Cannon Caramel Carl Cash Casper Champ Changwe Charlie x 5 Chester Chevy Chief Chip x 2 Chok Clifford Coco Columbus Cooper x3 Cory Cowan x 2 Cowboy Crikey Cuba Daniel Danny Darcy x 2 Dashx2 Deakin Dean Declan Delgado Denim Dennys Dog Diablo Diesel x2 Digby Digger x2 Dillon Dinky Douglas Dominic Dumas Duncan Dylan Ebon Echo Eddie Edward Elijah Elliott Elvis Edge Ernie Esky Fergus x 2 Finn Fox x 2 FlashBazil Fleming Fletcher Flynn Focus Forester Foo Frank Fudge Galahad Gandor Geo George Greedy Grover Guiness mcGuinness Hail Harley Harper Harri Harrison Harry Henry Henschke Hogan Hudson Hugo Ivan Jack x 3 Jake x 2 Jasper x 2 James Jay JayDee Jed Jethro Jet Jett Jonsey Joop Jordan Joshua Joxer Judd Juggie Kahn Kai Kaiser x 2 Kane Kasper Kaos Kiba Kei Kingston Kippy Kisho Kuga Kynan Kyzer Leo Lincoln Lenny Leroy Lestat x2 Logan Louie Luca Lucius Ludwig Lughie Lukas Lukon Mac X 2 MacKenzie Mandrake Mark (the cat) Mason Max x 7 Maxie Maxwell THE DOG Maze Mel Merlot Merry Milky Milosh Milton Minook Mistral Mojo Mokha Moo Morris Mr Darcy Nammu Napoleon Nelsson (yes two s's) Nicky Nigel Noah Nova Nudge Nugget Occy Oliver Omar RIP Onslow Oscar x 3 Oz Pal x 2 Payton Pete Phoenix Phantom Piikki Porsha Puck Punch Quick Quincy Raffy Ralph Randy Raymond Reeve Reagan Rex Ricky Riku Riley Ripley River Rocks Rodney RIP Rolly Rory Rove Rover Roy Jones Jnr Rudnick Ruff Rupert Rusty Sam x2 Sampson Satchmo Scooby Scout Scrap Scratch Shadow Seth Silas Snitch Sonny Soul Spartan Speed Spencer Spike Sport Spud x 2 Sterling Stig (The) Storm Stryker Sumo Swanky Tag Tally Tana Tazz x 2 Teddy Terry Tey Dog Thomas Thunder Tiger Tirra Toby x2 Tolkien Tommy Tournie Tub Tusca Tye x2 Tyson Udo Ulf Valdez Wags Walker Wally Watson Weave Whisky Willow Willy Wilson Woody Wycomb Yoshi Zac x 2 Zedley Zeppelin Zephyr x 2 Zeus

I'm am so sorry for your loss, I don't know what else to say. Run free Asher

Thanks so much for all your responses. The reason I'm saying it's illegal here is 2 companies I've contacted have said they can't ship to SA as they are not allowed. K9 Force have you ever hired to someone is SA before? Maybe I need to look further into the legallities etc.

Hi All, Looking for some advice. My 18 month old GSD has started to bark to the point it's bothering the neighbours while we aren't home. He is walked twice a day most days and I do a short obedience session in the morning- I will be extending the time spent on this. I was hoping to be able to use the collar for a short time while we are not here to correct the behaviour, any suggestions please.

Ohh Cassie, I'm so sorry for your loss RIP sweet Oakley :p

Just stumbled across this thread after a discussion with my OH, his boss is having problems with her dog be aggressive towards her boyfriend, so I'm going to write some of these down for her, so thanks everyone. My parents live in Redwood park and I'm not far from them in Ingle Farm, will have to keep my eye out for Cassie with her 2 boys. Yes! Keep an eye out for us! Can't miss me when I'm walking those two! ;) If you ever see me please stop and introduce yourself, I won't mind at all! And the boys always love meeting new people and dogs! :D For sure, your boys look so cuddly too