Emily Howard

She's as sharp as a pin, hearing, eyesight and general awareness is really good. She's never hesitant to get up when called, which is why I'm worried that she doesn't want to get up after one of these episodes and seems dazed. I worried she may be having a seizure.

At first I wondered that too, but it just seems to be something more than that. It's definitely a distressed cry.

I have a vet appointment this afternoon, but just wanted to see if anyone else has had this happen. Over the last few weeks my dog occasionally wakes up with a yelp/cry. At first I thought something was very wrong but then she was fine and normal. It's very intermittent, and sometimes she seems a little vague after it, sort of not quite there. Today she did it 3 times in the space of half an hour and seemed more vague than ever, and didn't want to get up. After a few minutes she gets up and acts fine. It only ever happens when she's asleep. She's a Dobermann and almost 13yo. Otherwise she is in great health and shape.

Because the person who finds the dog can ring up the owner straight away without needing to go to a vet first to get it scanned. It's more for convenience than anything. I found a BC in my front garden the other day, she had a tag and could call up her owner straight away, other wise it would of been a drive into town to the vet to be scanned. Excactly. Returned many dogs with a simple phone call.

That's what I thought.

Thanks for clearing that up, It is hard to take them to the pound as it's 50km's away and it's generally when you're on your way somewhere that you'll find a dog so hanging around for the council sometimes isn't an option. It's good to know what the reality is. In future I'll just avoid going to that vet with a stray, I'll always pick up strays, I just can't go past a dog wandering the street.

What is the general procedure and who is responsible in these instances? I picked up a dog that was wandering the street today and took him to the nearest vet as I've done on numerous occasions. (different dogs to different vets) Usually the vet scans the dog, takes my details and and keeps the dog to either be collected by the owner or I guess the pound. Easy process all round. Today was different. They scanned the dog, he was chipped and they went on to contact the owners. During doing this they made it clear that he couldn't stay there and asked if I mind retuning him. The owners weren't answering the phone so I asked what will happen if they can't contact them, The answer blew me away. "you'll have to take him back to where you found him" Anyway they finally got in contact with the owners and I ended up returning the dog to them, the owners were grateful. So what should have been a 5-10min of me going out of my way ended up being 45mins. Lucky I had the spare time today. Needless to say all of this could have been prevented if the dog had a tag, but thats another issue. Are vets obligated to hold the dog, until they can be picked up? If I pick up a dog, does it become my responsibility? This is the only time I've had this sort of response from a vet clinic, generally I find they are quite happy that you've gone to the effort to get the dog to safety.

Oh Mon, This is really sad news RIP Sexy Rexy. Zig sends kisses. X

What a relief!!! I've been quietly following this with my fingers crossed. Soooo Sooo happy for you!! WOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!! :D

OT Mm Sorry I completely missed this but have fixed it just for you. Eh eh eehhhh!!! Oh look, a Little Britain fan who uses an ecollar! Cool! Isn't it "swim in rivers... wearing dresses and hats.... and sh!t"? Sorry. Eh eh ehhhhh. Back on topic

Nice one!!! It's a great feeling isn't it. I remember one of of my first outings and my OH and I looking at each other saying "I can't believe it"

OK well it was a big jump for me. I was sure she would run off. Then boy did here drive pick up after that!!

Just want to add, my Dobe had next to no recall not even in her own back yard. She knew very well what it meant, but just chose not to. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry, I think I did both. When I had my ecollar training at K9's I was almost beside myself when we took her to the paddock next door, that is fulll of rabbit holes and god knows what else, she went off to do some exploring and each time I called her she came back. 100%. What the ecollor also did for us was open up a line of communication, where she had to learn to listen and obey and I could train her without getting frustrated and annoyed. Training became fun and much more possitive. I love my ecollar. I am certain if I was able to give my girl the choice between, ecollar = off lead or no collar =no off lead, She'd choose the collar. As for scent hounds and recall, I also have a Weim and her recall is outstanding, no ecollar, I didn't even have to work at it.

Hello Just thought I join in on this, in support of ecollars (being used correctly of corse). I also have dog who without the help of this torture device, would never have been allowed to run off leash. Now I can let her off in the presence of horses, I can take her on trails where there are often wallabies, goannas and all sorts wildlife and know I have complete control of her and she has as much freedom that I consider safe for her and all the other animals. Just the other day at the park a Boxer came charging towards us with the owner yelling out after it. I was about 20m from my dog, I told her to sit, she did. I called to the owner and asked if her dog was friendly. He was, so I released my girl and they had a good run. It was just really nice to have a perfectly behaved dog and not once did I have to stim her. BP and MM It's great to hear of your progress.

I would contact a behaviorist to try and stop this before it becomes out of hand. I don't know alot about bullies but I do know they can have some compulsive behaviors, the worst is the spinning, so sad. It all may end up to be quite harmless but if you're worried seek some professional help.

RIP Sweetheart. What a rough week for you Warley. Take care of yourself. :hugs:

I've been thinking of you all day and trying to think of something appropriate to say..... but there are no words. So sorry for your loss. RIP Pyro

Thank you to everyone. In an effort to make myself feel better I'm making a list of all the things I'm greatful for when it came to Kel. So here goes: I'm grateful that you came into my life. I'm grateful that we had such a long time together, although it could never be long enough. I'm grateful that your nature couldn't be faulted. I'm grateful that you changed peoples negative impressions of Dobermanns.(And Ziggy is carrying that on for you) I'm grateful that my introduction to the Dobermann was you. I'm grateful for your health that you had right til the end. I'm grateful to our wonderful vet just for being wonderful. I'm grateful I was able to hold you while you went. I'm grateful that you went whist laying on your blanket in the shade in a lovely garden. I'm grateful that it was old age that got you in the end. I'm greatful that my last images of you are of absolute peace. I'm greatful for the wonderful friend that you were. I have alot to be grateful for.

Is to lose a massive chunk of your heart when they're gone. I'm lost without you girl. RIP Big Kel 31/7/93 - 11/1/07. Love you forever.

Rusky, Do you beleive all dogs can be trained, regardles of drive,temp and nerve, using purely positive methods?

Hmmmmm The evil twin stikes again. ;)

I remember you now... you were at the Training in Drive workshop earlier this year. I remember you telling me that you couldn't hug your dog and she would never approach you for affection. My Dobe kept snuggling you. Didn't you also ask Steve if he was married at the end? :p It's brilliant how far you've come in just over 6 months. Well done. ;) You should be very proud of yourself........and Ellie of corse.

hmmm that sounds pretty good. I'll still check springwood out because it's sooooo close to me. I just have to check that it doesn't clash with next years guitar lessons but I think they're on thursday evenings and sprinwood train on thursdays..... I could drive to work once a week.

There couldn't be more than one. :D

If only Kaviks training was mid week then I could go on my way home :D