Dogsfevr

I have to ask why did you feel the opinion of the sales person was better than your breeders??? Hills would be the last on my list to ever consider using due to the wheat & corn content?

The right kennel your dog will receive more contact than it will with your flat mate & some one popping in. Also as school holidays have just finished it is often a slightly quieter time especially as easter is early this year. We run kennels & this week has been bliss with nearly all the xmas dogs leaving giving us time to do things & have a little break before the onset again. The reality is you need to check out kennels now so if you need there services you already now what there facilities are,what they require,costs etc. We actually find the dogs go home so much more confidient as there allowed to be dogs & they thrive in that respect.Many people create sooks which makes it hard on the dog but in the right kennels your pup will enjoy itself

Vets will do this as alast resort .We have had 6 inches removed of our greys tail many years ago due to the damage & infection ,all other avenues where tried but in the end it had to be done

Pre book some knecks etc with leonards your butcher or even coles Ours will do it

10-14days No its less

I wouldnt pay the price for any of that range when there are far better brushes out there at a better price. Yes it does come down to maintance aswell.

The first rule is your son SHOULDNT be near the dog when feeding. Something has happened if you say he has suddenly changed & being an only dog doesnt mean it shouldnt happen,actions of people can create food protecting just as easily & if not worse than having another dog around. Having said that there is no excuse for food aggression but in our house feed time is done quietly & quickly with no interfereance & we can take any bowl away from the 15 dogs . We do not interefere with there eating BUT they learn through other avenues what respect for food is.Not snatching,rewards for show training/obedience. They understand snatching/stealing is not acceptable but they never feel the need to as food time is a calm non threatening time in our house. We feed all our large breeds on stands ,yes there is alot of info for the pros/cons of bloat feeding this way but we have yet to see a report that seriously proves it increases it any more than bad management prior to meal time, Also having a large breed pups we find it is less stressful on there front joints,chasing a bowl around & basically having difficulties eating. Your pup needs his meal time to be without distractions but he can also earn it by sitting/standing/shaking hands/drop anything that requires him to obey you & in return he gets his meal or treat & he also need sto start obedience . The dog has no idea why you are putting your hands & fett in the bowl.He got told off you did your bit but the dog learnt nothing except maybe to protect his bowl more. Its not a case of battle of will but a case of teaching your dog nothing comes free & with reward & a job he will successfully get something

best tip avoid the park much cheaper than a vet bill or leave onlead

We havea few dogs here that pas out if we give them necks so they dont get them but for those who are worried there dogs dont chew try malleting one end so its squashed,It does stop some who are pigs & gulp them

We trialed it when we had the beddies & the CT issues way back then. Im not sure what size the biscuits are now but we stopped trialling it as it was like feeding fish flakes & the dogs hwere having great difficulties eating it.

Personally i think you believe Bulldogs are a special needs breed & there not. like ANY dog BONES/NECKS should be supervised when given. What age was the dog when you got it & what did the previous owner/breeder feed/suggest. Bulldogs dont grow differently at all.No matter what the breed a good balanced diet is required for long term health & what you are feeding now isnt useful at all & there is a chance your dog may refuse to eat the Bulldog RC,just because its for them doesnt guarantee they will eat it . You need to deciude on a diet & stick with & start to set the rules of your dogs diet not the other way around Also large print in forumns is seen as very annoying

I will be over-dominating until I get total control and affection I dont agree with that.respect is earnt by both.If your girl isnt the affectionate kind you can not make her or break her . Total control is about you being the leader,you dont need to dominate just use simple methods to get good old fashioned respect. Some people try to dominate there pups to the point they break there spirit ,respect & trust in there owner.

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We board many bulldogs & the eat anything & everything. Sounds like your pandering to your dog . Also to much chicken & no quality dry /other meat or supplemenst can also increase the risk of them becoming anemic. Sorry but unless you have a retarded Bulldog they are normal dogs that eat just like every other breed

Have you discussed this with the breeder?? Some dogs are very independant & like to view you but not be touchy/feely but i would also consider her start to life to have played some part in it. Be patient,dont push her .

Follow Mirandas advice because pandering to a dachie is your worst nightmare. They area hardy breed but can become obsessed with there owners & as there a breed born to bark you dont want to encourage behaviour that will get this result.

The best place is a hairdressers wholesaler. We have cards here to buy gear via the grooming salon.

The grooming shop in WA sells them but the Wahls are cheaper i think

Ahh, i see... Odette DEFINATELY dictates the pace laugh.gif I was using an extendable lead to being with, but she tugs so hard on it, ive gotten her a much stronger lead, and she is only a little dog!!! Sounds like she dicates the rules too.Little dog doesnt make them exempt from behaviour skills & what you allow now moulds them for life or you end had like many posting here at 6 months my dog is feral on a lead.. We inform all our puppy owners what we feel is acceptable type of walking & the amount of time.It is in our puppy paperwork that they read through & sign.Why because many chose to ignore sound advice & many r vets hand out inappropriate advice but dont guarantee there info if it isnt done correctly & when damage happens they will soon phone the breeder. Even rough play in young pups when playing adults needs to be watched . It only takes one good thump on the hip area or shoulder to do long term damage. We sit out the front with our pups from 6 weeks.Outside doesnt mean it has to go walks everytime but its being exposed to cars going past,lawnmowers,kids,bikes,noises all things that if they havent adjusted to well slowly can be overwhelming on a walk.

To be honest this is one area that you work with the vet first ,simply stabilizing & then working what is good bad/ . We baord many diabetic dogs,some stay on there normal diet,others a normal but with adjustments & some sadly only can end up on a very special diet . Fined a vet who is very offay with diabetes & go from there ,. Alot of our clients add metamucil to there diets as this slows the food down passing through which means it in there system longer & obviously food & diabete is very important

Okay checked which one. It is Hills W/D that contains it. I now euk did but as far as aware they stopped using it after many complaints. QUOTE For those not familiar with it , it is used/was used to preserve dog foods, but it is also used to make RUBBER .......Can cause lots of problems in a dog, auto immune disorders in the main. Also a cancerous agent I am not sure if its in all the Hills range but is in the W/D I also now with the Hills UTI diet that use over a certain in our breed has no been linked to another health issue. By all accounts there are warnings on there website ?? Many vets i believe arent aware(ours wasnt with the breed issue we have) but after been informed he has contacted someone studying this issue in the breed who also wasnt aware of this but was thrilled to receive it as it does answer some questions for her

The hills range still normally contains wheat & corn,A problem for your dog, Does the ZD contain Ethoxiquin & as the one for sensitive tummies does

The dog isnt trained or been adequetaly socialized . You need to put in alot of effort via a private trainer or obedience club in your area & sooner rather that latter We are boarding an adult male(5ys) who is having the same issues.He is 70 kg & they are now seeking help . Bullmastiffs are very loyal,gentle & fast learning dogs but hey need training

Every dog is different & really is trial & error. The PP blues stuff on my boy was adisaster dried the coat & the dilution rate adjusted didnt stop the blue staining. Each dogs coat absorbs the blue shampoos differently & what is brialliant for one is useless for another.

Check the ingredients of the royal canin & see what else is around. Eukanuba do fish/potatoe or roo & something (this one is very hard to get) Proplan do salmn for sensitive tummies & skin(we use this with great results. or stick with what is working .. Have you tried anri histamines ?? Do you find it worse at set times or all year?? What does the vet or yourself feel is the major issue diet oor environment or both??