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electric fencing is a godsend for dogs. All I need to do now is put white string around things and they wont dare try it after a few good strong zaps with the ping string. As for Champa, if he bloats occasionally do you think his destruction could be from anxiety and pain? Starts to bloat, hurts like hell, goes potty, poos everywhere then feels better and all is happy again. He may seem happy but maybe you miss his stress signals?

either get him medicated or get him an e-collar. No dog grows out of mass destruction, you are the rational human being who needs to make the changes on his behalf not get angry when he repeats behaviours. If you're absolutely at your witts end contact Dr Robert Holmes http://animalbehaviour.com/ some animals need more then the sheer basics of dog care. He's obviously a special case and should be treated as such. If his problems are so severe he is injuring himself or he is suffering due to stress then consider euthanasia.

Err because its the law, and if George is picked up by the council ranger the fine to go with it quite substantial. If you dont make him aware of it the dog runs the risk of suffering for it, or he will be in the predicament of a hefty fine if he doesnt hit upon a softer ranger willing to let it slide on provision he fixes the fencing.

I would have thought that you encourage a guide dog to see other dogs as neutral - not too exciting or scary just part of the scenery of life. If you are unsure you should be asking guide dogs to help you before us, as they should have hard and fast expectations of how their dogs are too behave when they start training them

dogs guts need to get used to eating bones. If they are on a predominantly processed diet their stomach pH will be higher (less acidic) then that of a dog on majority raw. Give them a bone and naturally the body rejects what it cannot digest, usually through vomiting. Start with chicken necks or minced carcasses every day little by little then introduce bigger bones. You have to build dogs up with bones not give them one and hope for the best.

containment may keep his in but wont stop others out. His dog risks being attacked if chained up or no fences. He is better off building a dog run or fencing at least some of the yard. Some star pickets and 180cm dog netting will keep the dog in if he's not a hugelly destructive or pushy dog. An owner has a responsibility to the dog. What would happen if George got hit by a car? Or caused a driver to swerve and crash? Was injured, fought with another dog or attacked another? If you want George to say hello clip a leash to his collar and bring him over for play dates.

dogs synthesize vitamin C, and it is in their food. Unless the dog is seriously deficient why add more C to a premium product? All you are doing is wasting money. Unless the animal has been severely lacking in a balanced diet his east west feet could simply be a genetic fault. An experienved veterinarian would be able to properly diagnose the problem or if you are very worried have x-rays taken.

before giving the kids their food take his dinner into his crate and put both food and dog inside. Then give the kids their meal. THis way he will learn that dinner time means he goes to his crate and gets something as well.

If she's a pacer why not put a hanging bell or a little toy piano next to the door and let her ding that then open the door.

the period between the dog opening its eyes and ears and about 16 weeks is critical period. What the dog learns in this period will shape the rest of its life. Yes socialisation is important throughout the dogs life but consider it maintenance, NOT beginners. I would rather you get together with some well behaved dogs with good dog body language and manners to teach your pup the facts of life, ones that dont go to dog school or parks regularly are a good idea. I aim to get the dogs very well socialised by 12 weeks, by 16 weeks I expect quite a bombproof dog that has begun learning obedience. As for Parvo, take your dog in the car, turn on the TV loud, vacuum, lawnmower etc and have guests come over so your pup is exposed to different social situations. Socialisation is about learning how to behave in a situation not just to be exposed to it.

there is where your problem lies. Your dogs are active gun dog breed with brains and after being bored all day you, the light of their lives, come home and they have learned if they try hard enough they will get attention in one way or another. If you have curtains over the glass door keep them shut until you are ready to go out, that can help too. a lot more obedience and brain puzzles required in general from the sounds of it.

your dog is comfortable, sexually mature and proving it. You need to reign his behavior in a little and put him in his place, show him what is acceptable behaviour and what is not. I cover melbourne as well run me off an email if you like.

mince without bones through it will be unbalanced and cause mineral problems in the body. Dogs need fresh food, kibble alone is not much of a diet. Try the Royal Canin Maxi puppy formula and if you want to give fresh give chicken carcasses or other meat on the bones.

walks build fitness, they do not stimulate the brain to use that energy in a productive manner (hence destruction) You are better off doing half an hour obedience with the dog then a half an hour walk.

that is a lot of food even for a rottweiler. Try Royal Canin Maxi puppy or Eagle Pack large breed and some fresh lamb flaps/chicken carcasses instead

destruction is a hint there is unchanneled excitement and drive in the dog. It is not necessarily something that just comes with having a dog. http://aussiedog.com.au/index.php?main_pag...x&cPath=1_7 try the aussie dog home alone toy for the golden if jumping and tugging is her thing. I'd be starting to worry about boredome, and they sound like obedience training would do them both a lot of good. If they are not going to obedience start asap, agility wouldn't be a bad idea either.

Bruce encourages people to email him if you have questions about his products or any medical/dietary problems [email protected] I went to a seminar given by him, the fact the grains are whole and simply act to help clean the gut to not flare up allergies like milled or processed grains.

Golden Plains Shire shares a boundary with City of Greater Geelong, seem to share the same attitude with them too. We're a mecca for puppy farmers. Another one is applying for a permit for 60 dogs on 5 acres of land - all the one breed.

he didnt buy the dog ... he brought it in as a present to one of the other presenters as a 'test run' - yeah a malamute for a person who looked as enthusiastic as if he had dropped a dog poo in her lap. Poor pup didnt even have a name, and he didnt seem to care either. Did you see how they all lost interest after the poor thing wee'd on the carpet? He's an idiot. Not the first time I've said this.

There is a difference between trick training and ingraining lifestyle manners into a dog. It's sort of like a small bratty child knowing 'sorry' and says it but then goes and does it again. If they cannot achieve this basic task ask someone who can. Also while you are the club find a nice, bombproof not caring type dog to practice with instead of one your dog already gets too excited over. Dogs need to learn respect for their owners. Some clubs focus too much on obedience instead of proper behavioral help and hence you have situational obedience instead of overall acceptence of how they are meant to behave. It is natural for more then one dog on a walk to try and outcompete each other. Its up to the owner to be the overriding force that says to the dog "OK you may want to compete with the other dog but neither of you are going to compete with me, so behave'. A good way to start the dogs walking together is one person per dog so corrections can be given effectively and well times.

she doesnt know what you are commanding her to do, just that you are angry at her. grab her collar and help her down gently, give her an alternative bed to lie on. Praise her for getting down. You will need to repeat until she understands and if she tries again just 'Ahhh No' and take her back to her bed with a treat.

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I have a GSD in my classes like this he's like a rake. Literally. I got the owner to add Protexin powder and some Livamol (start at 1tbsp a day) to his raw food and give him fattier cuts. He's put on muscle within a month and is looking more normal! My old GSD used to be the same, protexin does wonders for this breed

you can also try adding the Vets All Natural canine nutritional powder to her diet when you give her mince. It will balance out her diet and give her any minerals she is lacking

aussielover the OP asked what the best thing was for her dog. One session with a trainer is worth a lot of work done alone trying with paraphenalia bought from pet stores sold by staff who mostly have no idea. why? A collar offers so much more control. Why would you go to a harness. so would you rather people keep trying by themselves until it becomes a problem they finally ask for help with? Like ignoring that knocking sound from under the cars bonnet until it finally needs towing and you're hit with a huge bill? Some people on this forum dont seem to understand, a trainer is someone you should try before the problem gets out of hand, not wait until you cannot tolerate it anymore. I think about the dog, not just the person. WHat is the dog learning ... nothing. There are many good trainers who offer decent pricing or dog clubs that cost less then a harness. If they are simply used as the easy way out instead of getting some good advice and putting in some effort then yes, I do see it as a problem. Unfortunately the positive brigade has made them seem all warm and fuzzy and replace the need for a trainer. Well I see so many dog dragging their owners around by harnesses, haltis etc and those sporn harnesses rubbing away at dogs armpits until they're red. Apparently that is 'helping'. No matter the equipment we seem to be forgetting training is required - my point is too many people are too quick to put the band aid on it.