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And if there was ever going to be a trigger for an immune response to chemicals that double whammy would be it. If your dog doesn't have fleas NAO... don't use preventatives. Its usually not all that necessary unless you have an issue with roaming cats.

Look for a rice based food with no beef.. White dogs are, unfortunately, more prone to sensitive skin. I agree with Sandra777 that you should start limiting the amount of chemicals you use around the house and check your garden carefully for wandering jew.

It might be worth noting that none of the posters feeding prey model without issues have small dogs. Anal glands issues do tend to occur mainly in your smaller canines. I've fed BARF for years and one of my dogs still has to have her glands done by the vet from time to time. Diet isn't the only issue that affects those pesky glands.

It's what the OP needs by the sounds of it Pebbles.

Two of the most common allergens for dogs are wheat and beef. One of them (or both) may be giving your dog the itchies. Soy is notorious for causing gas and a pretty common additive to pet foods. Sulphite preservatives, along with the potential to cause serious vitamin deficiencies are also likely to cause a stink. I'd be switching this dog to a sensitive skin kibble (best you can afford) that contains no soy products and feeding more chicken on the bone.. no need to feed mince at all. ETA: I would not be suggesting a lambs wool bed for this dog.. lanolin contained in sheeps wool is another common allergen.

I don't feed prey mode but I'm not surprised at this result. Bone does not provide much in the way of fibre to keep things moving along in the anal gland department. Its actually fur and feather that do that in a predator's diet. Without vegetable fibre of something like psyllium husk added to the diet, expect more of the same.

Pebbles, that pic is of a CCrates Securapen (previously recommend by me in this thread) They are available from dog show vans at major dog shows and direct from the manufacturer here

If she's 8 years old, off colour and entire, I'd be headed for the vets. She may have pyometra.

What should a family expect to pay for a Limited Register pup from fully health tested parents?

Where is the crate placed. Can you hear her when she stirs? If you are penning her inside during the day, that will be part of the problem.. she's getting used to peeing inside.

Buy a CCrate Securapen. You need something with a lid.

Love this stuff.. love the smell.. It's all I use now. I dilute it 50% with water and use it from a pump bottle. Most of the better dog shampoos are designed to be used diluted.. you pay top $$ but they go a long way.

Agree totally. Me three. Although dependant on the condition, being a carrier isn't the end of the road for a dog's breeding prospects, provided its only bred to clear dogs.

Oh Crap. Get the X-Rays done.. hopefully it won't be as bad as that. Did the vet suggest how it might have happened?

Do breeders/owners notice any difference in temperament between the three Labrador colours? I know this occurs in other breeds and was wondering if that's the case with Labradors??

She'll be 11 in no time and ready to train. Belconnen would be 20 minutes closer to you than CDC (its at Mitchell) but CDC is the largest agility club. Gee I wish I'd started doing agility training as a kid.. such an advantage to be active in the sport as a youngster.

How common (or rare) are pied SBTs? I've seen them in the show ring but I don't think I've ever seen one on the street.

I love it when my dogs have social lives away from me. FHRP did tell me Howie had a very good time, he loves everyone - dog and human. Whippets are starting to appear more regularly in agility - Chloe could do worse. They've got the speed and athleticism.. but focussing that hound brain will no doubt have its challenges. Still zoomies in the ring are good for spectator amusement. Sorry for thread hijack.. back to the topic.

Will08 I'm afraid your hopes may not be realised. Agility is more distracting for a dog than obedience and its all done offlead. If your pup (who's still only a baby) is distracted by other dogs now, agility won't change that. Before you can start agility at my club, you have to be able to demonstrate that you can control your dog offlead in the presence of other dogs and recall him from distractions. I strongly recommend you persist with obedience training and concentrate on getting your dog's focus. You could start some work on the flat but you will need basic obedience skills to progress in agility. You can make obedience a game.. with rewards, play for exercises well done and mixing up the tasks. If dogs find it drudgery, its up to we handlers to find ways to liven it up.

You should come on down.. we're a friendly bunch.

Only for training Vickie. If the Dogs ACT rules allow younger handlers that won't be a problem. We've had a few youngsters have a go at courses in the past - usually with very experienced dogs.

I can only comment on the ACT Companion Dog Club (Narrabundah) policy. We don't accept children as handlers under the age of 11. Whilst there may be exceptional kids under that age, that policy is based on the view that most young children lack the patience to train well. Having been in classes with some junior handlers, I'm inclined to agree. Personally I'd like to see a youngster paired with a more experienced dog that already has some training. It can be very frustrating getting good basic skills on a dog. You don't teach kids to show jump by starting them on green ponies!

The first thing I'd say is that he's too young to be allowed to "play rough" with larger dogs. I'd be off to the vet to have his patellas checked. Several instances of prolonged limping on the same leg suggest a visit and a professional diagnosis is in order. It may be nothing but muscle soreness - but better safe than sorry.

What's your budget HR? The Dwyers were looking to sell a complete set of equipment on a trailer but it wouldn't be cheap. They live in the ACT by the way.

Rugby helmet.