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This will be the last photo of our old Leo . His tottery legs will barely hold him, and he only had a few mouthfuls of dinner last night ...he's very tired . In his youth , he was a fearsome worker .. was a fantastic 'yard dog' .. and could travel many metres running on the backs of sheep ... could work flawlessly with The Boss , and would tackle Billygoats with a determination that was scary!! He has been retired for several years , but has deteriorated rapidly over the past month . He will be helped over the bridge soon, by his boss. Oh .. he's Hamlet's 1/2 brother . Same mum . (click on image for larger version )

Only one inside at a time ... the bed sees quite a few different beasties !! Bo Bo is so lovely ..I keep wishing she would tweak a shoulder or something..just so she can't subdue billygoats ..she'd then have be an inside dog ... and sleep in my room & stuff .... ;)

After some hard days , working dog Bo got treated to some indoors R&R ... she is such a sweetie ..so gentle (except when working! ) Pudden Ash .

You've done well! Once the top is on , then you can cover part of with colourbond or something for shade/rain protection ...and then know he is safe & secure

Hmmm. Re the PTS Many years ago, a youngish lab managed to escape a house fire by jumping thru a glass window. For a long time after, he used to wake at night screaming.This was put down as him having nightmares. He had never done this prior to that night. PTS was not mentioned back then ,in the early 80s I believe dogs can and do suffer a form of PTS. They amazingly long memories,can make their own decisions,and can experience strong emotion. Why not ?

O......K...... so they are going to enjoy a holiday , and maybe get a dog ? .... Fine .. :/

Much better idea ;) There are lot worse than he ....

Just found this gorgeous boy , Colt . He has his own youtube acc't ... and there are lots of videos posted ! Training ones like the one here.. working ones, play .. ones of his owner's original injury ..all sorts LOVE the ideas shown in these videos! (this is not a training exercise; apparently it is a real episode )

So sorry ...

I think a seizure dog , in some ways needs MORE Choosing/ training . They need to read very subtle signs , and then act in a few chosen ways ...they always need to be on alert , to act on their own instincts ... I think perhaps this type of dog would be less commonly seen ?

Really ? LOL! He would be almost perfect if , once he locks onto a moving target he has absolutely no other thought in his tiny brain ( yes, I know, my fault thru lack of training) .He is cuddly :D

it must be the day!! :D gotta laugh .... Having a bite to eat ..watching netflix .. "Don , hop in your bed please" This is what happened ...so lightly and fast I didn't actually see him jump! Tallie will NOT be impressed later on

Something I've not seen before LOL gave Pudd a treat ..as he sitting nicely and making eye contact .. he took it ever so gently , just in his front teeth . kept it there ..looked a bit lost in thought . he wandered away several metres ..looked around , and put the treat on the ground. ( I am busy panicking that he is ill... ) he then strolled a short way ..had a big pee ....strolled back to where he'd left his treat , and ate it happily . It looked so funny :D

What a lovely glossy coat, and happy face I love black dogs !

A little walk , after 10 mm rain overnight! Just lovely

maybe because it is unimportant in the scheme of things ? The alleged violence is the subject of interest/outrage as I see it ..

Is Don. In Bed.

Ok ... she sounds extremely uncomfortable has she always been like this ?

Hi, and welcome The bit I quoted ...... it is why posties get barked at a LOT ..the barking appears to work ..Postie leaves , all is right in the world I don't see it as an anxiety thing . What other symptoms does she show ? Have you been in touch with the breeder - they'd probably like to know ... Seems she is a bit tricky to live with - what are the problems in her everyday ?

Maybe stir a raw egg into the dry ? Or 2 sardines mushed up with it ? have you checked his teeth/mouth ? is he eating his treats OK ? Do you see him chewing ok ? if he is depositing good poo ..and enough - is there the possibility he is getting food elsewhere? Kids/neighbours/open bag of something he can reach ... ?

ha! yes

Oh- Look ..a "chocolate" Pudden . So dirty from the mud & Puddles .... and his litter sister , Merle

Watching that reminded me of Hamlet ..with a Cocker mum ..he was mostly 'nose' ..and would quarter an area really well , with absolutely no training ...

Oh .. and live baiting of greyhounds is not for the purpose of culling ferals ..it's to make dogs run for money . Horrible way to do it. None of it is "right" really ...

Hmmm ... there are pig hunters..and there are D!ckheads Some piggers have no compassion ...for the pigs, or their dogs. Around here , pups are just taken out on hunts with the adults .... let in on the less dangerous bits . Our Koolies were certainly never trained on piglets ..YUK. ..They just did it .. they knew where the safe spots were .They were never hurt, neither did they do it regularly - but if a pig popped up during sheepwork - it was caught & despatched . My Kieran was a pig dog prospect , dumped because he was scared... ( thankfully)