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if she smells then there is something in her diet upsetting her, or maybe there is fungal issue/anal gland problem Have they tried washing her in Malaseb?

gee that snake has been having a great feed on the property hasnt it! What a boofa!

I caughts it myself! Surprise ... what surprise when I open my eyes oOOOOoooh all these noms! and a little clients dog who finally learned how to sit after spending time with my lot ... how ironic

I find most of then have never trained dogs. I know one who cannot even walk their own dogs on lead or get them to sit. Paper is one thing, practice is another. I'd rather a good trainer who then works in conjunction with a vet then heading straight to a veterinary behaviorist.

errr how would you like to see a hungry dog resist a pack of dead fresh rabbits in front of it and completely ignoring them off lead?

Read the girl was frightened of the dog, squealed and dog attacked her thats one shoddy Malinois. Or it has no bite inhibition at all, either way something I would be sending to the vet

ahh nah thats OK Vet erred on the side of caution too and removed it like it was a cancer so if it was positive we wouldnt have to come back for round 2 of excising. Poor man had something that FNA'd as a cyst and turned out to be cancerous upon removal.

We did a fine needle aspirate but due to the fact very close relatives died of cancer we decided to err on the side of caution in case the needle was wrong.

The vet left me a voicemail There is no sign of cancer at all it was simply a follicular cyst WOOT WOOT AND WOOT AGAIN

Here are some photos of Pandii's daughter and my Dogue de Bordeaux when we went there for a visit and a bit of dog training look I has me a new friend ahhhh the old ear scratch sharing a cuddle in the sun p.s. yes I do have her permission to post them

depends if you can or cannot. This way both dogs will learn to settle, the younger is bolting out of habit and it will slowly disappear as you go along. You are teaching the dogs to cope with each other, relax with each other and see what the other is doing to get a reward (praise, food etc) We underestimate how valuable another dog can be with training. As for the anxiousness, ignore and praise simply for quiet behavior. Sometimes you have to wait and remember it is probably due to a bit of confusion at the new situation and the residual anxiety that is usually had over dinner. Remember do it little by little, dont rush this we are trying to repeat the fact and really cement it in the dogs what you ultimately want. Let your dogs dictate at what rate you do things and remember, relax and dogs relax with you.

Why dont you try a different dry - I find pro plan a bit rich in fillers for my liking as with Hills. Royal Canin, Nutro, Nutrience, Eagle Pack, they all have money back guarentees anyway. As for the tummy thing inner health plus or natural yoghurt with the food. And yes I would be feeding raw separate from dry food, his stomach seems to be sensitive enough as it is.

chuck that idea. At 12 weeks she sounds like she has no bite inhibition and she's getting away with murder now she's settled in. If she goes for you grab her by the scruff and hold her until she stops. Say nothing, just hold her there until she realises it is NOT acceptable to do what she did then walk off on her. No matter what manner of banshee screaming comes out of that dog you're not hurting her, she's throwing a toddler tantrum. Seeing you have children I'm sure you've seen the award winning performances thrown by children for mild discipline. Dogs do the same. If that was me I would have really shocked the dog out of the behavior. A big loud ARRGGHH NO, scruff and remove her from your leg. You didnt show her it was wrong, you just sort of glossed over it and even rewarded her. The next day she tried it again and obviously again didnt get punished. You dont need to beat or smack just deal a swift surprise to the dog and you're doing the right thing not making a huge deal out of it. I would though add some really loud noise just as an extra hint to the pup it REALLY crossed the uncrossable line.

yup there should be, I know the premiums do have a palatability guarentee and the reps are happy to take it back.

for a single dog, scattering can make them look for it I dont see an issue with it. If another dog visits just watch the behavior, some dogs will run over to where they found 'pockets' of food. I like food dispensing toys better then scattering anyway, it's a bit more of a challenge then being a canine hoover if you want to be a real pov then a 1.25L lemonade bottle with some kibble in it, leave the lid off and squish it into a bend in the middle Everlasting Treat Balls by Triple Crown get a big thumbs up from me too

of course, didnt you know by some veterinarians it's the only food that is good for a dog If the dogs are not showing any ill effect, deficiencies etc then it's pushing for the sake of a dog food sale which I dont like. I would start with what they know and build gradually on it if the dogs are mildly lacking, or go the vitamin route while they build the diet if severely lacking. Many vets cannot get their heads around the fact a dog can be healthy if not on what they sell in the front room. By the way there is a money back guarentee on hills if they wont eat it

What does he say is missing exactly? Cooked chicken can me made into a soup with some pureed veges added as a starter and work from there. Give them a good canine multivitamin if they are really lacking nutritionally.

See you guys at the Sydney one thank god its not too far into Uni season I dont have to feel guilty

You treat dogs equally. Do not assume older means in charge. YOU are the one in charge and dogs are bottom of the pile, unequalise two male dogs and they will fight. Humans top, dogs bottom and you own and control all resources. Put their food in bowls only, not scattering on the ground. Food only in the bowl, no bowl means no food. Scattering can also mean they go over for more as they cannot see an 'allocated portion' for them, and then one needs to be possessive over his little corner. All dogs have a pack mentality. To what degree they are willing to muscle for this depends on sex, maturity and breed.

it's in general Shelle, lump removal and test for cancer

Poor Skooty ... we found a lump last week (came up very fast) and went for a check up. Given his family history of cancer I got a bit worried. Yesterday he had the surgery to completely remove it and sent off for pathology to make sure it's simply a cyst and not a tumor. Mind you lump was roughly over a 5c piece size and in the skin poor baby! He wouldnt drink at all last night so I had to syringe water in, he turned his lip at any bowl At least he took his food OK Walking about this morning at least I can trust him not to fall over when he tries to pee today ;)

I wouldnt skimp on a giant breeds nutrition Royal Canin Eagle Pack Nutrience Nutro wouldnt touch hills with a 10 foot pole, way too full of fillers and it's expensive Grace shop around for Royal Canin, some people can do better prices. I use it for 3 dogs (so about 15kg of food a fortnight) so you shouldnt be going through that much. Dont follow the packet! For some reason RC way overestimates how much a dog will need

If they dont want to eat it and they're healthy then whats the big deal You can purchase dog vitamins and powders that they can sprinkle on the food if they're that worried. Mums pomeranian has lived on the diet of cooked chicken, the odd bit of rice, veges, take away and some my dog kibble when he feels like it (picks out the one he likes of course) 11 years and healthy as a horse.

Yes you have two closely matched male dogs ... you need to train them that to bowls and food are yours, when they are done with it THATS IT and there is nothing to go grab. This can increase desperation for food. I wouldnt do it anymore at all, leave them be when they eat I use following method - tether dogs far apart, and I mean quite far - each dog sits and waits for it's food, no one is fed until they are both quiet - feed the dogs, and when they are finished remove the bowls completely, wait for them to calm down, praise and do a gentle release (ie dont razz them up) What you gradually do is as the dogs relax more, move them slowly closer and closer. NEVER tether and allow them to be able to touch nose to nose! You need to make sure you are rewarding for calm behavior, and I mean really chilled out. DO not punish or shout at them if they are excited, just wait until they're both quiet on their tethers and then it's food time. What you are teaching the dogs is 1) both dogs have the same rules 2) blocking the stealing option 3) to eat with the other one around but conditioning the behavior you want around food 4) The food and bowls are yours to control, not the dogs

I have a giant breed. I wouldnt touch another closely mated dog with a 10 foot pole. The last one I rescued and rehomed died of a heart attack, and I know of health problems in others due to close matings. Check the lines on each side of the dog, see if problems have arisen and let that be the deciding factor. But not having problems doesnt mean that now concentrating the genetics will stay problem free. For a pet I would go with something not too closely bred, good hip/elbow/whatever else is in the breed scores and raised well.