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This has got to be the most sensible advise you could possibly recieve. I completly agree - this way you are addressing the neighbours and making them feel like you care about them (whether you do or not) and ensuring your pining pup wont get a camera shoved over the fence again as well. Charlie used to howl when we left, but scattering kibble worked really well for him too. Also, we got him a larger than normal snuggy toy, seemed to help. Getting police/council involved is a waste of your time, and theirs' in this type of situation.

Q. What Don't Most People Know About Your Breed? A. 2 beagles are better than 1 beagle

cuddles in bed are the best thanks all :D xo

she's smaller than charlie was at that age......I think Charlie is big until I get him down the dog park compared to most of the others - he is one the smallest medium dogs there. I guess the same will be with Mia - our vet doesnt think she will get any bigger. She is lovely

Snuggles with dad

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This is Mia - Sorry its a shocking picture, this isnt my strong point....

So we have had Mia with us for just over a week now. As previously mentioned, her mother was one of the pregnant bitches seized at Wondai - she was born at the RSPCA. She is a beautiful lemon and white, with gorgeous markings - a very true beagle - female, desexed, 5.5 months old - desexed at the RSPCA about a fortnight ago. She is food agressive, and has so much excited energy that its endearing and volcanic at the same time. We started off feeding her and Charlie separatly. I would put her food in her bowl and get her to eat it out of the bowl, which I held in my hand, and took away once she had a mouthful - if we let her just eat it at her own pace out of the bowl on the floor, she would eat so fast she would immediatly throw it up - undigested - then try and eat it again. This way she slows down. I am so proud to say that though we still feed out of the bowl, she now will, eat it straight out of my hand, wont bark if I *eat out of her bowl* and just sits quietly waiting til its her turn. In a week, we have had massive progress. Also, we treat the two dogs together. What happened at first was she would push in and try and get the treat before Charlie, and have a little growl, she now stills still (sometimes still breaks the sit then quickly goes back down - so lovely, its like she knows she shouldnt have done that and wants to fix it hehe) next to Charlie and waits her turn for a treat. I know its not perfect, we have a long way to go with her and her food agression, but I cant help but feeling excited and proud of her - she just seems so eager to please. She looks up and its like she says *pleassssse mum I'll be good plllleeease* and Im just a pleased as punch. She is amazing. And Charlie seems to just love her too. There has been no issues really (other than the treat growls at first) - they sleep cuddled up together, I seem them licking each others faces, and sometimes they just chase each other and play - they do seem to play a little rough sometimes but I dont think its any worse than what Ive seen Charlie do with others, no cuts or scratches, just playful. She gives me hope. And she gives me confidence. I feel like our efforts are making a difference. Im feeling emotional lol, don't mind me. Im just happy. And proud. We are now a family of 4 I love my man, and I love my pups, and life is just the way it should be - we are blessed.

Congratulations

i would trade your broom and dustpan for my 5 pairs of shoes .....my fault for leaving them around though I know *sigh*

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Ok thank everyone. I think I will have Charlie tested for heartworm just to keep my mind at ease. I will definitly be continuing with the monthly interceptor for both pups- no more injections ever.

Hi all, Charlie (beagle, male, desexed, nearly one yrs old) got his heartworm injection with the breeder at 3 months, we were told we would have to do it again when he turns 1. This is on May 2nd. Now Vet has said he should have had it done at 9 of age months, and we are late. We are changing onto chews, so, as I thought we were still safe, I gave Charlie his first Interceptor.....then we saw vet for Mia (unrelated) and mentioned it and she said that we have done wrong. Now I'm confused. So to clarify - Breeder said to renew heartworm via injection or chews (our choice) in 9 months (which comes up May 2nd). Vet says we should have renewed in 6 months (which was in Feb). I have read conflicting informatioin, some saying 6 months , some saying 9 months. Can someone please clarify. And as I have already given Charlie the Interceptor, should I be concerned, or can someone tell me what I should look for. Im in a little bit of a tizz with all the different info flying around. Cheers, Jacqui

:D *is thankful shes' vaccinated*

awww all good Ams you rock xo

Of course.....just repeating what I recieved in the txt It was a very *alarmist* text.

They said Ipswich had some cases. Not where I am. I rang and asked.

I have just recieved a text message from my vet advising that there is a parvo outbreak in brisbane....does anyone know anything?

;) not to hijack the thread, but my vet desexed charlie at 5.5 months no questions asked...is that wrong? Could i have damaged him somehow? I feel a little worried now.......

Awesome - ordering tonight when I get home from work. 5L lavender.

Thanks VJB - Ill purchase some urine off. I have been masking with BiCarb and vinegar, but it seems to be an issue at the moment. Mia is just so excitable and nervous that she wees anywhere. Alot. I am going to get the 5L lavender I think, might send off my order tomorrow.....quite excited actually. Cheers, Jacqui

Yea that my theory too. Ears breath and paws. Always good to know.

now that you mention it, that smell is pretty chippy