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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!

Albert says 'Scud, you are a disgrace to the Labrador name - all that stuff and you didn't destroy ANYTHING??????? ;) What is wrong with you man??!! Ok, now next time you do this, make sure that you EAT THE SHOES! All the way down to the sole - I'm telling you, it's the best fun! And they can't get mad at you cause it's their fault the shoe was where you could get it. Cakes of soap are fun too... and ski goggles - if they happen to leave them in a bag on the floor... go for it!! I haven't tried wiring either - good idea to stay away from that stuff. But shoes.... you had shoes at your disposal and you did nothing.... :D ;) ;) (I guess they weren't Colorados... mmm leather...) He walks away muttering things about well behaved puppies... I'm so glad he didn't hurt himself on his golfball holiday!

Ok I have no idea what this is all about (and I probably don't want to from the sounds of it! ). I think it's very unfortunate that someone sent Erny an unpleasant email - I have always enjoyed your posts Erny. I also agree with Erny's comment in her other thread about the ability here for people to respect differences of opinions and techniques and while I understand Denis that you are passionate in your beliefs and appear to have a history of being targeted for them, can I remind you that not every person who believes in positive reinforcement training is a crank and a PETA supporter. Let's not lose that spirit of 'to each their own'.

I believe there was stories coming out of the States a couple of years ago about Greenies being alleged to have caused the death of dogs - yes due to chunks not being digested and causing bowel obstruction. I'm not on the list anymore where I saw that though so I have no idea of the current thinking. I think there might have been a court case?

Hi - sorry - I have no new advice, just wanted to say your newf puppy is adorable and what a great name!

I've just started walking my two separately and OMG I LOVE it! They are completely different - my boy in particular. He was becoming very reactive and 'looking for trouble' and I was starting to hate walking them and I know he was picking up on my stress. Walking him on his own, he is completely relaxed and an absolute delight - my girl is quite an anxious dog and while she didn't appear that anxious (to my non-dog eyes ;) ) while walking, she obviously made a huge difference to his state of mind. Maybe in a few months I will go back to walking them together but in the mean time I'm loving it and will also benefit from the extra exercise! I also think that part of my issue is that subconsciously I am much more confident in my ability to handle an 'incident' (not that there has been any) with just one dog at a time and I'm sure that's making me more relaxed with one dog at a time and in turn relaxing them. I'm not suggesting this last point relates to you at all Tony - I think you are much more confident with your two than I am. (sorry - I don't know that my ramble will help you at all - I think I just wanted to share!) ETA: Tony do you know the people in the house with the deck at all? Can you ask them to move the dog? I would imagine it's not just you that it's barking at and they may not be aware how bad it is? Speaking from experience here - I used to leave my dogs on my deck in my backyard during the day but that gave them an excellent view of the park behind my house and they bark much less now that they are confined to the grass and have lost a lot of their view.

Ah Rainey I feel your pain! Word to the wise, because I wasn't consistent enough with my black lab pup he still mouths at 2yo when he gets excited. Most of the time he can control himself but when he's really revved up - nope! :rolleyes:

YES! Kennel cough is highly contagious. It doesn't matter whether your dog has been vaccinated or not! KC lays dormant for up to 10 days. Hope that answers the question :rolleyes: Hmm ok - I was thinking that if there are no symptoms in my dogs by next weekend (two weeks after the event) that I will go back to training next Saturday. I figure that should give it enough time to incubate if they are going to get it? (Obviously, if they do have symptoms I won't be going at all).

:rolleyes: Ah I wondered if it was the same one but didn't want to mention it either. I guess lots of people are getting these calls?

Seems there is a risk? My club rang me today to say that training next week is off due to a KC scare. Apparently there is obedience training tomorrow but they asked me not to go because I attended an event last weekend (without my dogs mind you) and I could have taken it home to my dogs. No sign of any symptoms at home thank goodness but yes they said I could have taken it home on my clothes.

hehe yeah we're doing matching posts. I'm pretty sure yes that the head tilt related to the ear and not vision. He also had cataracts tho (geez he was a litany of conditions but really he had a good life) so his vision in one eye was crap anyway but I'm sure I remember them talking about the ear causing the tilt. The tilt did improve with time and the subsequent strokes were nowhere near as bad as the first one.