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Some of us have also heard quite a few horror stories of dog problems being exacerbated or new problems being created due to inappropriate advice being given by "qualified behaviorists". As for his qualifications he has stated that he has over 25 years experience training dogs. Now whilst that would not be enough in itself for me to pay for his services it would be enough for me to give him a ring and enquire as to his methods. Personally I would not trust or go near anyone with a degree unless further information was provided as to their experience working dogs. I have 20 years experience training, trialing and showing dogs and I am definately no expert. I help where I can and refer when I know it is above my abilities. I do not charge for my help.

So very sorry to hear JOH - Poor Miley Sorry about your wee boy Becks MM hope your girl is okay

Had a coffee with Trinabean today, it was great, chatted away like we had done it before. What a lovely lady. :D

So very sorry for your loss. RIP Dante

There is very little information on his training methods and only two testimonials. I would require much more information and evidence of his abilities before I would consider using his services.

Simple Cosmolo, the dog that gets latched onto is your muzzled dog which can also come with severe injury to your dog, why on earth would anyone want their own dog injured by an off leash dog when it could potentially diffuse the situation being unmuzzled and come through it unscathed Okay another view. I had two Dobermann bitches. They got along well but were never together when I was not around. One day The got into a fight. One was 8 years old and desexed, but the top dog. The other was two entire and hitting her prime. The older girl wore a basket muzzle when out of the house/her dog run due to an on going condition that caused her to eat unusual things in great quantities following three Tortion surgeries in 2 years. One evening while I was trying to feed a poddy calf the two got into a fight, not sure exactly what it was over but I think it is because they both tried to cock their leg on the same thing at the same time. The young one started it, the old girl defended herself - she was muzzled. The young dog was biting her face but also grabbing her over her shoulders and neck and trying to throw her on her back. Luckily the old girl was wearing a coat that was moving independantly of her enough that she could brace her legs and stop herself going over. It also meant the coat was full of holes not her neck. I believe the fact the older girl was wearing a muzzle actually saved her life. Because she didn't fight back the young one was not as fueled in her attempted killing of her. I believe had she been able to fight back without her muzzle that would have caused the situation to excalate further and her life would have been in far more danger than it was. Luckily I got to them and managed to get them to back off. The old girl had a shredded coat and multiple puncture marks to her lips, ears, eyelids and over her head. Her coat was a double thickness extanded neck coat which is also another reason she did not have her throat torn open. I can understand the worry of the dog not being able to defned it's self, but I also believe in many situations that being able to inflict pain, can cause a higher surge in adrenaline and fuel the fight more the dog that is muzzled and the dog has the potential to save it's self more severe or life threateneing injury as a result of being muzzled. Sorry to take this thread further off topic but I though that another view on muzzling a reactive dog may help people see it from another side.

Hehehehehe I know, the company calls them joy sticks................I cannot say that and keep a straight face!!!!!

Mine get birthdays with Frosty Paws icecream and candles - the kids love doing that :) We cuddle on the lounge - Whippets definatly do cuddles. I tell them we are going to Nana's I tell them to go and annoy their dad They get Christmas presents and give their "cousins" - McArthur, Fela and Silvy a Christmas present as well. They are dogs they go into a dog yard when I go out and get fed dried bull penis's which they love. We train and they are treated as dogs. I have children, they are not a child substitute - one I got as an 8 weeks old puppy when I had a 5MO baby and a 2yo toddler. I am not weird or mentally damaged in any way - well okay I think I am normal at least :) I enjoy my dogs because they are dogs and they are not as messy as my kids!

Yes it is, I am guessing Lewi's Suprelorin hasn't worn off even though it shoud have. I will get hime tested when I can either find a bitch in season or Rommi comes back in again.

YEp I did, they thought there was one, but after two people looked they decided there was none. So I guess the boobies are due to a phantom

Please take us off the list, no babies for us

Hope you had fun. If I had of known you were going I could have asked Dad to take you over the river for a fish or an explore :) It has been lovely weather up there. I also have mountains of washing and no going away to blame it on!

OMG Well done Donna you little Champ, so much for 2 or 4 - 6 babies woohoo. Wow, she must have had them quickly. I am so pleased all the babies are well it must have been very worrying for you

Wow Ptolomy I think you may just be in for a few more than 3 :D Can't wait :) BEcks how is Donna today? she has a decent tummy as well

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I think I remember it can bring a girl into season more quickly than normal??? Will sift through my memory banks.............

Great photo. Mine don't eat them either :)

I agree with a vet visit if he isn't settled tomorrow. They can feel for things you cannot or won't know what to feel for. Have you checked his temp?? They will check that and also give a listen to chest and gut sounds to make sure they are right. Hope he is feeling better very soon. Is he on antibiotics after his surgery?

I might sound like an idiot here, but is that 2 & 12, or 2 x 12 meaning the dog is 24? I think you will find one grey is 14 and two greys are 12 & a half. Meaning 3 greyhounds all together :)

THank you will pass that on.

I have 2 dogs, 2 cats and other creatures - guinea pigs, pet sheep etc. Up until last week we had 3 dogs. I would happily have three dogs. Many years ago we had 3 dogs and 4 cats all happily co-existing. Since then I have had two children and I think the kids create more mess than the animals ever did.

Toy - Papillon Small - Cirneco Dell Etna Medium - Border Collie Large - Rottweiler Giant - Irish Wolfhound

No it is not okay. I only give treats after asking first

So very sorry to hear of the loss of your puppy

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