poodlefan

OUCH!!! That's nasty. Glad he is home and on the mend.

Not if you want to keep your neighbours onside. If he's normally inside then calling him in is no big reward. There are aversive collars you can use that can be successful but I'd start with regular training and practice every day for 10 minutes.

$5,000!!! What breed is this nightgrace or would you rather not say?

Does he do any obedience training - exercising the brain is as important as exercising the body. Is he allowed in the house?

How much exercise does Murphy get on a daily basis? I suggest you drop by your neighbour, tell them you're aware of the problem and ask them to keep a diary of when he is barking. That way they'll be able to tell you if anything you do improves the situation. When my dogs bark and I am at home, I call them inside or away from the trigger.

I expect it will make her stomach upset worse. Worming tablets are hard on the gut. Just give water - and lots of it until tomorrow. At the first signs of lethargy or depression or if you spot any blood in her diarrohea I'd be making that two hour drip.

My Whippet show prospect cost $800. Breed prices vary a fair bit and not every breeder sells show and pet pups for different prices. I wasn't talking about my own breed. I realise that. I just wanted to convey the fact that not all "show dogs" are necessarily going to cost thousands.

Phar Lap's heart was at the Institute of Anatomy in Canberra for many years. They had it with a 'normal' sized horses heart. Phar Lap's heart was massive in comparison. The National Museum of Australia in Canberra now has the heart.

My Whippet show prospect cost $800. Breed prices vary a fair bit and not every breeder sells show and pet pups for different prices.

I get asked about "good family dogs" all the time. To some folk a "good family dog" is basically a furry garden statue with an off/off switch.. something that will play nicely with the kids but not demand attention at any other time, not enter the house, shed, bark, require exercise. And sadly, there are puppy sellers who'll let buyers believe that such dogs exist. No dog is "naturally obedient". No dog is naturally "great with kids". These attributes require development through time, effort, socialisation and training. The pup that sees the kids a couple of times a week, is taught chasing games and no bite inhibiton or manners is the puppy that will be in rescue 7-10 months later.

nothing to do with being a super mum. Its a dog for goodness sake, you dont have to be Einstein to work it all out. Strangely Chewy, significant numbers of the population either can't work it out or can't be bothered to try. Adolescent Labs can be a handful and the number surrendered and rehomed is testament to that. Yes, a dedicated dog owner can pretty much raise any breed well around kids. Sadly not all dog owners are dedicated and more don't realise the importance of teaching bite inhibition or manners to puppies. We don't know the OP's expectations for a dog, nor do we know what sort of effort she's prepared to put in. Once we know that, more useful advice can be given.

Do nothing. The pup will be fine.

I'd withhold food (not water) for 24 hours and if its still happening tomorrow, head to the vet.

I think it matters in helping potential puppy buyers sort the wheat from the chaff in terms of breeders. There are "Golden Labrador" pups advertised online and in the Trading Post every week. Use of that term tells you the sellers really don't know much about their breed. But yes, the point has been made. Perhaps people aren't reading all the posts before responding?

Welcome to Dogzonline! The first thing you're going to learn is that DOLers are passionate dog people. Don't be put off by that - it can be a bit overwhelming at first. After that you'll learn a lot about dog breeds, puppy raising, training, feeding - you name it. I'd suggest you reverse engineer your dog choice. Rather than pick the breed first, figure out what you're looking for in a family dog in terms of: * temperament * exercise needs * training requirements (all dogs need training but some need it more than others ) * grooming * involvement with the family (eg. inside or outside only dog, going on outings etc) Answer those questions and DOLers will come up with breed suggestions. The Labrador Retriever may or may not end up being the best fit for your requirements. You are right that they CAN be excellent family dogs - but they aren't born that way. They need a lot of training and supervision to make the most of that potential. Once you've chosen a short list of breeds to consider, DOLers can steer you towards selecting a responsible breeder. Sometimes finding the right breeder is as challenging as picking the breed you want.

Opening the mouth/stroking the throat works for my girl. I don't see why you need to block air intake through the nose when the issue is at the back of the throat.

I've seen a young dog brought into the vet to have a check chain cut off. It was never taken off and the pup had grown to the extent it could not be removed over its head. I've also seen a pup with the scars left behind when an embedded chain had to be removed.

Dog with unknown early socialisation Chained dog Food involved Unsupervised kids Hardly a bolt from the blue. You'd have thought a professional dog handler would know better.

Does this sound like someone you want to have an ongoing interest in/control of your dog for quite a few years?

She has already stated that the pups all stay in her name until 12months old or until we fulfill the terms of the contract, including that we pay for the hip/elbow xrays & grading. If you're paying for the health tests, you should be getting the stud fees. This deal sounds mighty one sided to me - and its not on your side.

A trip to a veterinary behaviorist might be in order. Drugs might be a useful place to start dealing with the anxiety, especially if the owner knows when visitors will come. This could be dementia in action - there is also medication that can help there.

Personally, if this pup is to be a pet and nothing else I wouldn't want him on breeders terms. Large entire male dogs that have been used as stud dogs aren't always going to be the easiest of pets to manage. Do you want to have to drop everything when there's a bitch in season to be serviced or to send the dog off on his own to the breeders? Or will bitches be brought to you? Who's paying for health testing? Who gets the stud fees?

I've started this topic, not to condemn the practice but to learn more about it from those who handle breeds that can be sparred. I found this description (on a Kerry Blue website) interesting: Questions: * Is facing a breed that will spar up to a dog that is clearly NOT its peer (eg. much smaller, different breed with different temperament) still considered to be sparring? * Is it appropriate to spar a dog off another exhibitors dog if that exhibitor has not agreed to it? I can see how if you are in a Terrier ring or at a Specialty there may be a tacit acceptance that this practice will be used but does that flow on to General Specials? * How widely is the practice used here?

Hi Louise. You should probably head over to the poodle chat thread in the Breeds sub-forum (under General Discussion). There are breeders and exhibitors there who can help. I don't know of any exhibitor that doesn't wrap the top knot and jacket to protect it between shows. With good wraps your dog can run and play.

What tests have been conducted on the puppies stool? You need to find out the reason for the digestion issues BEFORE you change her diet again. Was coccidia eliminated as a possiblity?