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www.grcq.org.au Try contacting the goldie club they have a show next month

poo pick ups should be done daily,not only does it bring flies to the area it also isnt healthy to have laying around. Poop patrol also tells you about the health of your dogs on a daily basis. In 3 days that could be 8 plus poop laying around

It most certainly is fact .Black lab his coat may never be an issue but you wont now until hs coat regrows .In goldies it certainly does alter the coat,some dont look funny clipped but the reasons people want to clip doenst work.We have clipped many old goldies off & have no issues doing so but when people want to clip because they believe it will stop a problem i always make sure they no it wont after all if the groomer cant inform them of what will happen you end up with a devasted pet owner when it regrows but only worse.Explaining to people that the coat need to be raked/stripped out is the under & when placed against the top coat you see its dull,cottony & thick,where the top coat is generally courser,water proof,shiney etc etc Clipping means you are clipping of the correct coat & leaving the undercoat exposed,the undercoat is what sheds & gets thick & also matts. It is very easy to tell a clipped coat as it alters the way it lays,the texture & quality.

Clipping wont solve your shedding problem & wont solve your partners allergies. You most certainly can buy grooming tools that will make a big difference in removing a dead coat. Finding a very good groomer who will rake out all the dead coat would be good & a good groomer should also be able to show you what to buy & how to use it between grooms. You could also try contacting the Golden Retriever club in your state as some goldie breeders do grooming or may be able to suggest someone that wont butcher the coat. Goldies are always shedding so the key is grooming weekly with the right tool & with a person with allergies keeping the dog cleans as possible. What state are in you as we may be able to suggest someone to help

We have a client that has a very demanding dog,would nip her arms ,draw blood,bark just act like a kid having a tanty. These people where so quielty spoken the dog didnt take them seriously & by the time they had said "no" & done the dance of the wiggles the dog thought it was a blast & just blossomed in that atmoshpere. The dog didnt do it with us & it just new where it stood & the dog felt confident & respected us.The dog actually was an angel just the owners werent above the dogs pecking order. Well one day we decided its time for them to deal with the issue. one day when she picked the dog up that we are going to do it different this time. We told her exactly what she had to do,we also gave her a book & told her if the dog doesnt respond the first time,slam the book on the bench & the instant the dog looks up give her the command.Well these people followed through with this method ,most occasions they didnt need to use the book but every so often the dog would just try its luck to see who was the leader.In 2 months this dog has turned over a new leaf,the owners are so thrilled & the dog is so much more calmer & above all doesnt do the bad stuff anymore. We have stressed to them that a good result doesnt mean you let your guard down & they havent. These people paid over $2000 for professional help.now they spent $1 for a fly swat,leave it the one spot & if for any reason the dog defies there vocal commands they bang the bench,they are now redoing there obedience with confidience & have a whole new luv for the dog. The problem is people yell the dogs name so many times without anything happenng the dog goes deaf,they say "no" so many times with no result the word means nothing. The fact is whether it be a chi or a great dane the same rules apply ,its a dog,its respects its owners & the rules must be consistant .

I wouldnt have a kid squell whilst the dog has hold,dogs react to the noise & often the reason kids are bitten in an attack is because of the noise. Depending on which kid it is the really need to give it a command & start to gain respect.Its obviously happen for awhile now & its a game for the dog.Kid squells,mum pries mouth open & the dog has all the attention it wants & above all one the game. It really is time to address the verbal respect,using food reward will also help. If the dog is doing it you need to use a method that doesnt give him more attention than he deerves. If he is wearing a collar gently hold it & tell him to "sit" no other words just the set command.Use food aswell if he responds but get his focus off what hes doing with the lest amount of fuss but above all you need to stop it before he does it Its a case now of setting the rules of who is in charge & what is acceptable behaviour . I would also consider he isnt hurting by trying to save.

Firstly being an only pup has no baring at all,infact most hand raised pups are so human orientated they are much easier to live with & learn at a much younger age human commands & they ways of life. I agree when you posted about the humping that was the crucial stage of training,sadly many people thinks its funny until you end up with now,now its a problem,dog is older & everyone wants it fixed. The first thing you need to look at is why is the dog still mouthing,when does it do it the most & what activities are being done at that time??What do you do when it happens,has the dog learnt to sit??Have you started obedience classes??Have you talked with the breeder about the problems?? The other factor is ofcourse the dog training is also as successful as the childrens behaviour around the dog.It needs to be 50/50 in the blame game as generally problems start because the situation was fun at first & then out of control

If he has the option of both he will drink the milk ,take that away or water it down until he is weaned to the water.The puppy milk isnt really needed & if you do give it its simply as a treat

Remember he may be having fun but he is learning no manners & no manners means trouble. Offleash parks do have requirements & that is the dog is under effective control at all times infact this is a requirement when out in public fullstop. Its safe to say all he has learnt at present is to go to the park be feral not come when called & do what he pleases. Its time to go to obedience classes & become the leader & then you will have a dog that is a pleasure at the park . It will take more than weeks ,he is 9 mths now & hasnt a clue so you now have retrain all the bad manners he has aquired.

Depends how fair it is.remember if she has lead a placid life for 4 years & is arthritic then she may not have great muscle tone which means like us any exercise will bring some soreness in the muscle & there pads(feet) as there not be hardened by active exercise already. I would do a month of short spells & just see how the dog goes & check her feet weekly. Even sitting out the front in a fold up chair on a long lead can be very stimulating & different.

Old age dogs doing light exercise is a must.In winter a small walk can do wondres,arthritic dogs that lay around alot tend to get stiffer & sorer & once they start losing muscle condition things start to get worse. A little bit goes along way,even just going to the letter box & back or a few houses down makes an old dog feel real spiffy

Many fussy eaters enjoy tucker time(available from vets/city farmers) its a very good polony roll,we use the garlic only but many dogs do well.We use it through the kennels & nearly all the fussy eaters enjoy it but in the end stick to your routine,he may well go a few days here & there without eating ,he will drive you insane but hes only 8 months & its important to try a set the eating rules now . If he doeant eat his bones straight away remove them aswell.Dont allow him to bury & retrieve when he feels like it. Also when trying raw give a very small amount & if he eats it straight away dont give more,leave the success to that small portion.Often people fill the bowl with more & the dog doesnt eat it & they get frustrated again. Fussy eaters can be the most annoying thing but the more you focus on it the more it bothers you. If he likes his tin at present then use it,the fact he eats it from his bowl is still teaching him thats his meal. I presume the vet has checked but drooling & fussy eating can sometimes be related to tonsils.

Depends what airlines your flying as to what crate would be suitable.Virgin only except solid crates or vari kennels.(varis arent cheap & very hard to come by)basically with virgin unless you own the right crate you will have to hire Qantas still accept fold up crates. A crate for a b,collie will cost around the $150 plus range. You cant get a dog use to flying but if they enjoy there crate it makes life easier When it comes to your crate it must be sturdy & secure for flying if it isnt they will refuse to fly the dog.A good quality crate will last forever a cheapy will not.

Stop giving him variety,at present he is demanding what his eating habits are & every time you change brands you will just get more upset when he doesnt want that either. He wont starve but he is dictating his eating habits.Single dogs doesnt mean fussy eater at all & not every dog begs & with a corgi being long in back i wouldnt want that to happen anyway. Try barf & see what happens otherwise you can buy everybrand & until there are no more & he will still pick what he wants. If he wants the cans just feed him those & switch off,the more you make of it the more the dog enjoys the fuss. Some dogs just go through the awful eating stages but i gather he isnt skinny so he must be doing well on what hes getting

We too run kennels & yearly vaccs only,every year you get these super experts who say this or that but when it comes down to guarateeing legally they wont .

Now is the most crucial training time for grooming. Grooming should never be done on the floor or your knee.The best place is a table or on the washing machine/similiar with a non slip mat placed down. At this age the more you practise the better they except it when the coat does start to grow,many make the mistake thinking theres no hair at present so they dont do anything then suddenly at 10 months they have dog thats a pain to groom. You need to teach the pup to stand,it will wriggle at first but be very patient,consistant but above all you are the one in charge.If you have someone to help just ask them to hold the pups head whilst you brush the body telling it to stand,left each leg up & brush thoroughly & brush the hair upwards not downwards.Check between the toes & always comb between the toes.When brushing the tail & someone is helping get them to support the tummy whilst you lift the tail up & brush,most cavies hate this are being brushed as there not trained early enough.Ideally wonce the pup has the idea it should be able to be brushed on its own with the occasional assistance if need be. Its important not to have running converstaion,use very set words "stand" "stay"good ****.Also make sure you wipe the dogs eyes even if not mucky,teaching all these things early make life great latter on. Dont brush whilst the dog is asleep or very hungry,pick a time where the pup is worn out but still alret to learning The tools a very gentle slicker brush(cat ones are best ) & a comb combo style fine one end,fuller the other. You can buy a lice comb form the chemist & do his top coat with this weekly to help remove the crappy coat & to get a nice top coat. The key is to put the time in now & dont have the attitude my dog wont do it,your dog will do anything you want if you train it to do it.

Daily maintance.Any of the breeds with folded areas need to have those areas cleaned regulary which many people never do. Use a face wash & wipe the area each day especially when its hot & humid those ares just fester bugs

Yes more stones can develop after the surgery but the fact is the surgery releives the problem either permantly or with a second go. Also make sure the diet is suitable & often a diet change is the way to go. You can use the premiun vet range but one of our clients had no more success with the cans than the normal diet so she made her own diet partially based on the human suggestions for similiar problem & the dog since surgery & this diet has blossomed in all ways

The most crucial time for toilet training a pup is when it comes home,if you want a house trained dog then it needs to be trained in the house.Whilst some dogs can learn both dont expect the pup in say 2 yrs time to come in the house & be clean if its been an outside dog. Personnally for me i couldnt have the dog in winter sitting inside with me & then when im ready to go to bed turf it outside in the cold when its been in the warmth. I agree people spend a great deal outside but when its 40 there inside & when its peeing down with rain or freezing there not outside but the dog still is

It does sound alot but like all things with teeth different scenarios mean different prices. Lately the teeth area has grown in price some totally over the top to a reasonable prices.

He is doing what a pup/dog should do the only difference is you have to train to allow what things should be encouraged & what shouldnt be. You have had him for one week it will take up to 12 months to fully understand what is expected. Not often you come across a vocal BB .The breed thrives on human time & just plough in like a Clydesdale. Your feed issues is merely training ,if its a problem place puppy outside prepare the food & bring him in so he can learn to sit/wait calmly,once he understands what "words"mean & what he is expected to do he will start to do the right things. At present you are his new litter mates,he has come from a world of eat,sleep & play now all new owners expect a new criteria which is good ownership but pups need tool to learn & above all all family members need to apply the same rules & skills. When it comes to play issues its noramlly a case of owners rosuing the dog up but when it no longer fun the humans want it to stop asap but pup hasnt finished. You need to pick your keys words & you must be consistant

Male poms can be very fiesty blitters & i wouldnt have brought 2 males but its already done. Poms whilst being a toy breed & cute & fluffy still need to be treated like any other dog.Spoiling them (the biggest problem with this breed is people try to create little humans & creat monsters) spending 5 hrs a day means nothing if that time is spnet creating bad habits. If they where brought from reg breeders i would suggest you from the breeder up & ask there advice. My friends breed/exhibit poms & i have handled them for many years & a fiesty pom is a rotti in a little body & it sounds like you need help understanding each dogs nature.

Okay im going to get flamed but your reserach would have told you GR thrive on human compainship & being a gundog breed they work with there masters for long hours.They are a breed that luvs to please there owners,there not recommend for being outside 24/7 to amuse them selves Unfortunatley the behaviour will not change unless big changes are made in the way the dog interacts with the family,she is only 1 now she has 14 yrs to go & if she continues on this path you need to ask yourself what will be the dogs future in 2-3 yrs?? It isnt her fault she acting this way,she has obviously got to the point where she craves the attention of being told off,amny dogs will act out as they get more human time for the bad behaviour than when there good.

Okay if it was my dog i would be trying Bowen on her or even a good dog chiro to ensure that due to the hard recovery she hasnt put her back,kneck out which can cause great discomfort. If there was nothing wrong in that field then i would weigh up the options,i can tell you that the pnuemia truley takes its toll on dogs ,i had a dog that suffered that a few years back & his health crashed dramatically,he passed away last month.

Why do you insist he follow you??Continue to have some play time on his own outside??why isnt he allowed just to free roam the backyard?? I agree it sounds like the dog isnt aloud to be a dog nor a puppy & your expecting all awful considering it sounds like he isnt allowed to be a dog & play etc. Do you have asecurely fenced backyard??