poodlefan

Good plan. You may have to coat the metal first with a prep coat to make the paint stick.

I'd be worried about any home spray job flaking off on my dog. :D

C-Crates will powder coat in colours for you for a price.

Just as an aside, I'd be wanting to know what a good canine chiropractor thought. The birthing process can be hell on a pup...

My experience is that vets have experience with medicine, not behaviour. I suggest getting a qualified behaviourist in who can spend some time with you and the dog and see his reactions. If you let us knwo the area you live in I'm sure someone can suggest a behaviourist who is great. I'm in bendigo victoria, i don't think i'd be able to afford a behaviourist though, thats why i thought of a vet because i'm close friends with one and culd probably get 1 consultation for free!!! lol Had you got your dog from a rescue, I'd be suggesting that's who you talk to. Did you?

Express it in terms of concern for her toddler's safety and it may go down a little more smoothly.

Well there's an easy way to put that issue to rest. Get another opinion now.

As I see it you have two options: * Tell your friend you're not comfortable with a shy toddler around a boistrous dog and say no to them staying. * Crate your dog at all times when not under your direct supervision for the duration of their stay. Sleep her in your room in a crate or with the door shut. Which way you go would probably depend on how much you like the person and how long they plan to stay. No way would I leave Dolly loose at night in these circumstances.

Personally I don't think your current vet has set you up to make an informed decision. I'd want to know the following before committing to a course of treatment: * How bad is the HD? Without x-rays both a diagnosis and a prognosis is pure guesswork. Your pup has a lot of growing and a lot of development to come. Keep him LEAN, avoid over stressing him and see how he grows. * What non-surgical options are there for managing this condition. * What surgical options are available in the future. In my limited experience, hard manipulation of a young pups joints will cause almost ANY pup to feel pain. If your pup's breeder is sending up red flares about this vet and their proposed treatment I'd be listening hard to what they have to say.

It is at a lot of places. Only way to know for sure though is to ask. He's old enough to enrol on obedience training at most clubs I know. :D

In terms of vaccination protocols, I have never read a single recommendation that suggested that the first course of vaccs as a pup shouldn't be backed up with a booster one year later. The booster 12 months after the initial course of shots is Dr Jeanne Dodds recommendation. People doing puppy shots only and hoping for the best are paying roulette with their dogs lives, especially if they don't titre. And most won't.

Ever thought about installing a dog door?

Ask Swiss dog owners whether it can happen or not. Souff is right, dog ownership is in the cross-hairs and only one thing will save it, unified action. But as is continually shown here, that is the only thing thats not "gonna happen". The only thing that will save it Justin is ALL dog owners stepping up and shouldering responsibility for their dogs. I share your gloomy outlook on the likelihood of that "unified action" occuring. Education about dogs for dog owners and kids would go a long way to help prevent situations like this one. Gee, I'd so enjoy walking my dogs muzzled if others refused to obey the law and muzzle theirs. Same thing occurs now with leash laws.

Jane, your pup should have had its first vaccination at 6 weeks. As a youngster and until its had its full course of shots, it is at very high risk. I would not toilet the pup in any regular public roadside stop and I would not be letting it wander about. Are there dogs on the in-laws farm? Are they vaccinated? If not, I'd be coming up with a Plan B very quickly.

You'll never keep up with her 101. You'll need to teach her to work at a distance.

Link to webpage discussing disease risks of flying foxes here Seems the primary risk is scratches. I'd be keeping your dog inside at night.

Heartbreak for two families and a dead dog.

Where was the dog's owner? Where was the child's parent? And people wonder why so many here advise dog owners NEVER to leave their dogs tied up unattended. I have stopped a parent from allowing a child to approach a dog tied up outside my local shops. I explained that it was a bad lesson to teach a child and a big risk to take with an unknown dog. Surprisingly, after thinking about it, he agreed.

Bottom of the front end of a car was my thought. Would explain the lack of injuries elsewhere on the poor bugger.

When I saw his breeds, that was my first thought. My first thoughts were: * how hard would you have to hit a dog to dislodge its eye. That's a lot of force to apply to a dog that's supposedly just staying still? * how would you manage to repeatedly hit a dog that can run away from you? Hopefully the vets will solve the mystery.

Sorry, i shouldnt just assume that, please dont feel offended, that was just the first thing i thought of, should have been more broad in my thoughts. Yes, not enough exposure could also be reason for his fear. Sorry again if i've offended. BTW, thanks for the tips, i'll talk to my local vet about what she suggests i do with his fear. She knows more than i do, right! Absolutely no offence taken. I only raised it because the conclusion a lot of folk make about a nervous or timid rehomed dog is that this the result of abuse. What then drives their actions is pity and feelings of protectiveness. Dogs who lack confidence need confidence building experiences, not that. Folk feeling sorry for their dogs doesn't help the dog with learning to conquer their fear.

Walking the other dog is NOT your responsibility. Encourage the housemate to walk it - either with you or alone.

Random maniac clobbers dog for no apparent reason or dog with history of escaping and being on the road is hit by car? I know where my money would be. Of course only one of these possible explanations absolves the dogs owner of any responsiblity for its injuries. Hope he makes a good recovery and that the owner fixes the bloody fence.

A car could cause that damage.

How do you belt a dog on the head if it's running away from you? Too many holes in the owner's theory for my taste.