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Hey Mel I read that you had a private trainer come out once to give you a few tips etc. Just wanted to let you know that if you need a GOOD recommendation for a different private trainer, then I can happily put you in touch with one And I know for a fact - and experience with him - that he will not just "ignore" (for want of a better word?) that you may have an issue with B, like you said the other trainer seemed to do. The guy I'm talking about, he helped me out a hell of a lot when Zephyr was a crazy bouncy adolescent who I had barely no control of, and well you've seen how he is today, a good boy!

What do you feed him? Is there an obvious build-up of muck (clearly visible) on his teeth?

They sound great, I'll definitely have to check them out, thanks for posting Another one for SA is "Kim's Gourment Poultry" located in Tea Tree Plaza. They sell bags of chicken frames, 3 in a bag, for $1.20. They are HUGE frames, very meaty, and all the goodies are still attached. I used to buy from Leonard's, but now I wouldn't touch their stuff ever again, as their frames are always so small and more bone than anything else. The frames from Kim's are at least double in size and weight, and so cheap!! Store K16 976 North East Rd , Westfield - Tea Tree Plaza, Modbury Adelaide, SA, 5092

RIP dear Turbo :D Hope you're doing ok Norskgra, and the rest of the family.

What a tragedy, I am so sorry for the loss of Paris She was a beautiful dog.

Maybe. I've never used those toilet training pads when house training a pup so can't comment too extensively (I'm sure others will be along to offer more advice though!) Just wanted to say that I'd be taking him out IMMEDIATELY after eating or drinking, don't even bother waiting 10 or more minutes. Baby puppies (especially toy breeds) have tiny bladders and it doesn't take long before they need to toilet. Also, watch him like a hawk at ALL times for signs that he needs to toilet, signs include circling and sniffing the ground. If you see him do this, pick him up and rush him outside, put him where you want him to go, and once he does, praise. If you can't watch him at all times (and let's face it, not many of us can!) you may want to look into crate training. Good luck!

Mine are always inside, do not get bathed often at all, and they do not smell. My Mum is a non-doggy person (as an exception though, she loves my two to bits ) and she is a fastidious house-owner and clean-freak, and she has always agreed that they and my house don't smell.

She is only a baby and is used to having her dam and littermates (presumably?) by her side. It is scary for her to be left alone, hence the crying. I agree she needs to get used to short periods of time on her own, do this slowly be leaving her for only a couple of minutes at a time, then gradually building up to a few more minutes, then a few more, etc. Only go to her when she is calm and not whining. But is there any reason she has to be an outdoor dog?

Hahaha yes the first time I gave them to my boys, Hudson scoffed his straight down (he is a guts though and eats anything!) but Zephyr just stared and sniffed at it for ages. He'd look at it, then look at me, then look back at the fish, then finally give me this pitiful look that seemed to say "MUUUUUUUM! What am I meant to do with this thing? It still has eyes!" He soon learnt to shut up and eat it though when the ever-hungry Hudson came to investigate why this fishy wasn't being digested yet Zephyr is so like that, may not eat something until he sees Hudson eat it first, or sees that Hudson wants it!

It's not just free for the public to use whenever they feel like it as such, you have to ring and book a time The first time (or first couple times) the people there help you and your pooch until you both get used to it, then after that you can just go it alone, but still need to book. They provide doggy life jackets too if your pooch needs one (Mine did - wasn't a strong or confident swimmer)

Hi Blackford Try HERE I took my previous Saint Bernard there a couple times, nice people and reasonabley priced Edited to add: The one I've posted is the only one in SA I know of, and like you I have searched far and wide also.

Mine love em!

Thanks for your advice Aquaticmalamute and Laffi

Thanks very much! So you give it to them scales and all? Just as they come?

My OH and my Dad just went fishing and have come home with a whole heap of fish, some Whiting (yummo!) and some others called Trumpeters, which they were planning to use as bait next time. I said we should feed them to the dogs instead, but OH is very hesitant, because of all the small bones etc, he said they could scratch or lodge in their throats. I don't think Trumpeters are the sort of fish humans eat, so does that mean they are not ok for dogs either? I know some other people here feed whole raw fish to their dogs, but is it only ever bought from shops? (And therefore fit for human consumption?) Or can you feed them ANY sort of fish, ie. that you catch yourself? Obviously nothing poisonous of course, puffer fish spring to mind. Thanks for any advice

My exact thoughts too

LOL loving all the recipes/cooking guides everyone I should change the name of the thread to "Do you like Silverside? Come on in and share your tips!"

Ok, thanks guys Looks like they'll miss out

Just a quick one - is corned silverside ok to feed to the dogs? It comes in a big 1kg-ish lump and I usually see them at Coles/Woolies etc going out cheap, so was wondering if this is ok for them? I don't exactly know what "corned" means nor what animal "silverside" is from!

So very sorry Griff She was a beautiful dear old lady. RIP Sinna

Where abouts are you Heather? I would love a couple, but don't have much room either

I agree, my two aren't destructive either! (Not intentionally destructive anyway, you can't count the clearing of the coffee table by excited tails ) And no, there are no dopier looking dogs in the world!

I mainly used bones, and also large chunks of meat which can be frozen or semi-frozen to last longer.

Hi and welcome to the forums At 8 months old it is likely that your pup is going through what's commonly known as a fear period. It is not unusual for her to be scared of everything. One thing though, when she is acting like this make sure you are NOT offering her treats, as then she will think she is being rewarded for acting paranoid. I believe the best thing to do is ignore them when they get scared like that. That is only a very basic start, I'm sure you'll get much more advice from here also Good luck!

Personally if he were my dog, I would swap him over to a dry food specifically for large/giant breeds. Eagle Pack or Royal Canin would be my first choices. I'm not a big fan of Eukanuba, although plenty of people feed it and their dogs do fine. If feeding a a dry food specifically formulated for large/giant breeds, you won't need to supplement with anything. This is my opinion, others still like to add things. As you already found out though, definitely no added calcium. At his age, he WILL be very long/lanky/slim, it's just a gangly growth stage that large breeds/crossbreeds go through (Also known as the "Fuglies" ) Do away with the puppy milk, dogs do not need it Fresh clean water is the only thing he needs to drink. Plenty of raw meaty bones are good for his teeth as well as his urge to chew! I'd be feeding him chicken carcasses rather than necks. Also look for a variety of other RMB's like cow necks, lamb flaps, brisket bones, turkey necks/wings/drumsticks, etc. Variety is the spice of life Keep up the sardines. A whole raw egg occasionally (shell included) is fine too. I'm sure you will get much more advice also, the above it just my opinion and what I would do