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Oh Horus I only just saw this. ;) I'm so sorry to hear about Ellie. Run free gorgeous girl.

RIP Sophie You fought as long as you could. I'm sorry for your loss Cavnrott.

Oh Shellbyville ;) Run free Will - taken too soon and Schack

Great topic - I might head down to Ormeau too. I asked a vet about it a couple of months ago and he certainly knew what I was talking about and I think would have done it for me if I'd insisted - I didn't and I still haven't had her re-vaccinated - she's 7 and its a couple of months since she was 'due'. He also spoke about the need for the annual examination as being just as important as the vacc and the vacc being the best way to get people in to do this - we did chat about it being about the money for some vets too. Quite frankly I tend to think that if people are interested enough in their dog's health to investigate over-vaccination, they are likely to still get their dog examined annually!

Run free Choppa - another lovely dog gone too soon. So sorry for your loss CC and family.

Cleo was very lucky to have had you in her life for these last few months - you gave her a wonderful home and a great chance at life. It is very sad that this has happened and you know my heart goes out to you. Big hugs to you and Ellie and poor Tobes who must be somewhat confused right now. RIP Cleo Get better soon Ellie.

Oh Heidi that poem is lovely. Suddenly the screen is all misty and I'm in tears for Max again. Springy chicky.

There are no words for how sad this is. Run free Maxie from me, Mischief and Albert. We love you. Springy and Mr Springy and Cassie my heart is breaking for you.

I agree with Jed re don't let her run around with your daughter. Maybe have a really short play and stop her before she gets revved up to the point that she nips - try to stop her developing the habit any further. The trainer I use believes in prevention rather than cure - avoid putting the dog in the situation where the unwanted behaviour occurs - easier said than done I know! Argh you must be so frustrated - hang in there though - someone will be able to help you.

It does sound (to my VERY inexpert ears) that she doesn't see him as someone she needs to listen to and yes, perhaps it is because he doesn't train her. When she jumps up on him and she's put in time out, who does that? You or him? If you are always the one who takes her out or who takes over when she's naughty, it's reinforcing that you are the only real boss. Again, I am NOT a behaviourist/trainer so please take my ramblings as just those of another labrador owner! I'd suggest it's something you talk to a trainer about as perhaps there is something else your husband could do. Does he ever feed her? It sounds like you have a good relationship with her yourself and I really hope you can get the other members of your family to the same stage. Maybe you could suggest that your husband behaves towards Molly in the same way that you do? She's very cute by the way, even for a non-black... (sorry, running joke on here that some of us think know that black is best! ) I'm another who's a fan of a crate - I have them permanently set up in my lounge room, although the dogs do sleep on their bed in my room. They don't fit in my car either - I use harnesses in the car. Keep looking for a trainer - there may be others around who you could afford?

Hi Moon, Sorry, I can't help you with your boy but I really hope it works out for you. My beautiful GSD was also named Brutus and will forever be in my heart. Hopefully you will find the right trainer for you and your Brutus will give you as much joy as mine did me.

Hi Zeus, Perhaps this book might be a good resource for you? (can buy it online) Mine ! by Jean Donaldson Dogs that become demonic around the food dish, snarly on the sofa or grouchy when chewing on a bone are all-too-common. Finally, here’s a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to help you recognise, evaluate and treat resource-guarding in pet dogs. From the author of The Culture Clash and FIGHT ! A Practical guide to the Treatment of Dog-Dog Aggression (see related items below), this book may just save your sanity and your relationship with your pet pooch. Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Working with resource guarders Section 3: Treatment Section 4: Ajuncts, regression and prevention. There's also a good article on resource guarding in the October Whole Dog Journal - Whole Dog Journal

Rehoming him will not solve the problem. I have read the whole thread. Having a dog is a lifelong commitment. When you decided to get Bailey, you made a commitment to give him a loving home and keep him safe for the rest of his life. From what I remember, Bailey was a lovely boy when you got him. SOMETHING has gone wrong since you took him home and it certainly doesn't seem to be his 'genetics' that's to blame. There's been a number of times now when you have asked for help because there's been problems. It seems you really haven't taken them to heart. You have been on DOL long enough to know what DOL is like and that there's always going to be 2 sides to everything. Not everyone is going to agree with you and there's always going to be opinions regardless of what you like. I hope you're not doing this method anymore. (http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=98274&hl=) What have you done in terms of training in the 6 months since you asked for help when Bailey was hurting your daughter????? Lovely post Nid ;) :rolleyes: ;) OMG re Frank pinning the pup with his teeth to his throat - who the hell told him to do that??? I'm sorry if Frank is upset with my opinion but I hope like hell he rehomes this poor dog to someone who might actually give him a good home... and that Frank decides that he will never get another dog as good as his GSD who passed away so decides to NOT get another dog.

I must say that what occupies my dogs the longest is a goo'ol meaty bone. Depends on the bone at my place.. soft bones are gone in seconds with my boy - my girl does take longer. Marrow bones yes I agree keep them going the longest but I use them more as 'recreational' bones than a regular dietary staple.

My two love their kongs! I buy the black ones - the red ones have been wrecked. I add water to some of their dry food and when it's soft, mix it with some yoghurt or vegemite and then stuff it in and freeze them overnight - keeps them going much longer that way!