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I wouldn't wait either. Why take the risk of more damage not to mention pain that the dog may be experiencing. Dogs are stoic creatures and you may not think there is pain, but you may be wrong.

The problem with most people is that their dogs are overweight and the owners seem to think they're in good condition. I too like a lean dog. Me thinks a better situation all round.

One of my mini schnauzers years ago had a very healthy appetite but was really skinny. The vet suggested I administer digestive enzymes and that fixed his problem. I must add that he was a senior.

Could it be that the dog foaming at the mouth was in an anxious state therefore distressing him?

I also buy human grade mince kangaroo from the supermarket rather than the pet shop. It doesn't smell so gamey and my boys love it. It's not the main meat scource but being mini schnauzers they are prone to pancreatitus so from time to time it's a great meal for them.

I was actually a bit more diplomatic than actually stating that perhaps I should kick his kids. I merely commented that while the girls hadn't connected with the dog, it was scared of their swinging legs and that I doubt he'd appreciate a similar action directed at his children. Their mother did have the grace to look embarrassed, but if think that was more about being confronted rather than the kids' behaviour, which she had been smiling at. The father basically just told me to mind my own business and that they weren't my kids. Thank goodness they weren't my kids; had they been they would've copped a hiding! And that's why I don't have kids! I applaud you for your actions but you can rest assured that not all kids are like that. My 9 year old granddaughter wants to be a wildlife ranger and treats my dogs, as do all my other grandchildren with love and respect, and when we go to either of my son's for dinner, the dogs are invited as well. It's all in the upbringing.

Whether this is true or not, would withholding food for 3 days cause such a feeding frenzy?

Big, small, it doesn't matter to some. When my mini schnauzer was 3 months old, he apparently was a terrifying sight because a woman in the park became hysterical at the sight of him and scooped up her poodle and ran away as fast as she could.

If your boy is eating chicken necks, I trust they are raw. Maybe he's trying to tell you something. I would try him with more raw food over time and then if he takes to it, base his meals on what some of the previous posters have said and give him a bigger variety of meat proteins, cottage cheese, plain yoghurt, egg, sardines and edible bones as in chicken carcasses, wings, necks, veal rib bones etc.

Ditto

I love this lol

That's exactly what I do. Tell them there is no computer in the house. I had one very insistent caller who said that I MUST surely have a laptop. Or the other good one is tell them you have an Apple computer after they have done the whole spiel.

Yes, I think that's the most logical way to go about it.

Thank you all for your replies. My problem is that I don't personally have contact with the young couple and only hear about the situation through my friend. I stressed to him yesterday that the dog needs a professional assessment ASAP. When the dog was initially adopted, of course he was very boisterous and apparently he was not stopped with his behaviour. The son started to take him to obedience but of course, it's much easier not to have to get up early on Sunday mornings for classes and that was put on the back burner. The son is not, I must stress a yobbo. He is actually a very nice person, but ignorant when it comes to dogs.

The biggest concern I see is why the dog lunged and bit "several" people. After the first one, I would expect that the owner handled the dog appropriately to prevent any more bites being inflicted on others.......that's a worry with a new born around if the owner isn't proactive in control of the dog. That's what scares me too. He is just an irresponsible ass. He thinks by putting a muzzle on the dog when out in public is enough and he's doing the the right thing. I am trying to convince my friend to make his son have professional help or have the dog put down for the sake of the new baby.

I have a friend whose son adopted a dog through the RSPCA a couple of years ago. The dog is part American Staffy and who knows what else and of course very strong. Before anyone starts flaming I am not trying to degrade the American Staffy part. This dog has randomly lunged at and bitten several people whilst being taken for a walk for no known reason. One 'victim' reported this to council and the ranger told the owner that the dog had to be walked in public wearing a muzzle. This is being adhered to but the son and his wife are now expecting their first baby and the son is not seeking anymore professional advice regarding said dog and the new arrival. He seems to think the baby and dog will be OK. I hope and pray he's right in his thinking but fear not. I suggested to my friend that the son take the dog to a specialist in animal behavior.

Correct, but used in the wrong context.

Not so much spelling, all the words are spelled correctly....their grammar however leaves a lot to be desired 175 a peace or 175 a piece? I'm also wondering whether massive is meant as huge or Mastiff That's not what I said, all the words are spelled correctly, they've just used the wrong word for what they want to say, incorrect grammar :) Sorry, I beg to differ. Advert says 175 a peace, meaning each. The word is spelt piece. Massive as against the breed Mastiff?

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Not so much spelling, all the words are spelled correctly....their grammar however leaves a lot to be desired 175 a peace or 175 a piece? I'm also wondering whether massive is meant as huge or Mastiff

I think going back to school for spelling would be a must.

I have a male mini schnauzer who was desexed at 6 months and when he was around 5 1/2yrs old we introduced a male mini schnauzer who was 8 weeks old. We didn't have the youngster desexed until he was 14 months old and never had any problems between the two of them and still don't. The youngster turns 2 next March. Incidentally, we have always had desexed males and never encountered problems, but as you said, it could be a schnauzer personality thing, because I have observed with others that they just don't seem to have conflicts.

Me thinks he got the reaction he really wanted. 33 posts./

Sounds like crate training is in order. And, putting things in their proper place out of pup's way. None of us are blaming the pup we're all blaming you lol, My husband soon learnt to be tidy when we got our latest addition because he 'stole' things and ran away with them, but thankfully never damaged.

Sorry, I can't see any beauty in the pictured dogs.