IndieTaj

thanks for that!

We have had a sudden influx of flies in our neighbourhood and I was just wondering what people do to help their dogs with this problem. I am extremely vigilant with picking up the poos (will dispose of one as soon as I see it and there are rarely any in the yard - as I also have small children I dont want them running in poop!) and the dogs do spend a large portion of their time inside however when they are outside they are bombarded with flies! They are everywhere and I have noticed them starting to get irritated ears. Is it safe to spray them with Aeroguard?? Or is there something else out there which I can spray on them to keep the flies away? Any tips much appreciated!

well I have started feeding them at separate ends of the yard. Indie wouldnt eat if I separated her completely!! She would wait till she could see Taj again and then eat. Taj is happy to eat whatever, whenever with whoever!! So separate ends of the yard is working at the moment,. I also wait outside with them while they are eating and Taj will come to me once he is finished for pats while Indie finishes off. Not the best solution I dont imagine but its working for now. As for bones and chicken wings etc, there is no way Indie will give in to Taj with these! It is only dry kibble that she seems happy to forgo. In saying that also we have just started them on the Royal Canin diet and they are both eating everything in the bowl!

right well I shall report back in the morning how they go being fed separately.

ahh I feel so stupid for having to ask that!

ok so this might sound a bit dumb but if I feed them in 2 separate areas (which I will try in the morning) who do I feed first as I cant put 2 bowls down in separate locations at the same time!! Should I continue to let Taj eat first or let Indie eat first and make him wait?? (I dont have any other adult in the house besides me and my kids arent really old enough to help yet)

ok fair enough! they are both sitting quietly on my feet now and I can feed them schmacko treats without scuffles its just for their proper dinner and breakfast! Indie has always been the more dominant one and Taj the slightly goofy one but it seems the roles are being reversed! What is the best way to correct him for doing this? I obviously dont want it to turn into biting (either Indie or me or my kids!) but he needs to know its not on

why will it be hard work to have 2 from the same litter? I've had brother and sister before and never had a problem

I have brother and sister Bullmastiff pups who are 16 weeks this week. They are the best of friends, play together, sleep together and are practically inseperable however I have noticed that Taj is becoming increasingly aggressive at food time towards Indie. Until the last few days they would eat out of the same bowls, (despite having their own each!) and would finish each others meals off, swapping back and forth and so on, but now Taj is barking and growling at her, taking her food and not letting her eat. There is a lot of noise and barking and Indie backs off. If I go out and stand between them they are ok and Indie will eat but obviously I want to nip Taj's problem in the butt. As soon as the food is gone, they are back to loving brother and sister. They are starting their obedience classes this weekend and I have already decided to feed Taj on leash for a while but does anyone else have any ideas??