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Hi :) Hopefully someone an help . Can you tell us a bit more? what is your dog's day ? What do you do/what does he do in teh way of walks/training ? Where does he spend most of his time? How long has he been with you? Is he desexed? Does he bark at other things? is the barking in daytime, or night time?

they are ingredients, yes. The powder maybe gets gradually moved to the outside in teh same way as wax? I don't know this one ...good point!

Of course Smoke doesn't go anywhere yet - but those little legs carry the 'flokati rug' very well indeed ! They are too short for jumping - but I can hear him outside now playing with his daddy Don . Don gets a bit rough, being used to pigplay - but is absolutely besotted with his "new toy".

Thornit is, AFAIK a mixture of "old" medicines ..mostly ones which have a 'disinfecting' property . It does sound a useful thing to have around for minor wounds and hotspots too :) Boric acid iodoform powder zinc oxide and talc as a carrier

I agree :) The A/B's will reach bugs the drops won't . has your dog had her ears cleaned/treated whilst under G A ? That's often the only way to get a nice clean surface which allows drops etc to work properly ..and to let the vet have a good look.

"Hey, Smoke ! wanna come to work today?" The Boss and his new fluffy slipper err, dog ;)

Has she been to a vet at all? I think most vets have seen/treated dogs who have seizures - and her dog's normal vet would be my suggestion as a first step , as they would know the dog best .

could be an infected hair follicle or something else entirely . vet is the best bet :)

psyllium forms a thick gel which is indigestible ..so , imagine a gel /mince sausage ..... ;) Mince & celery is an odd diet :) Unless your dog has no teeth , staffies in particular LOVE getting their meat /bone as a meal ..like a whole turkey wing /neck , or beef brisket bone, oxtail, chicken frame... hewing is what dogs are meant to do ..and they love it!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That showerchair/wheelies would be good for some poor oldie living in a room somewhere ...I would have given my left ^!^ for any of them when Mum was so ill .... we used a plastic chair & drilled holes in it TV units .... OMG. You did very well with your haul!! :)

he is just wonderful :)

he is just wonderful :)

That's where this forum is so good :) you can ask for recommendations for anyone from a pet sitter, to a maker of special collars, to a behaviourist , and SOME-ONE will know! Love it :)

he may have had a fright - and now, he is making his views know first ! I hope the person you consult is experienced and useful :)

only beause I had noticed this site ages ago - and not beause I have tried their offerings :) CLICK here for books/DVDs on all things dog (Canada I think )

Definitely does not sound like male aggression , but rather a fear/anxiety thing which, when you insist on exposing him , leads him to want to protect himself .if he can't run - then, well, he needs to bark/growl/hide. he looks very puppyish/submissive in that pic .Please don't desex him yet . Book in to a GOOD trainer/behaviourist . NOT necessarily the one with teh flashest website, the "guarantees" or the one you can see the quickest. The ones working in a franchise may also not be the most appropriate for this time . Kathy Kopellis-Mcleod has some excellent recommendations :)

dogs in paradise :)

How do you know? I think you've answered that yourself - despite it not being what you 'want'

The tone of your voice and 'manhandling' is what scares the dog ..you could hold his nose on a flower in teh carpet , and have a similar effect . ;) MUCH better to train the RIGHT thing :)

I didn't read it that way ..

hi :) is your dog desexed? he sounds as if he has matured , and is now 'showing off'...and marking his territory . My suggestion would be to NOT give him any free time inside - he is to be on lead , with a human at all times . Take him outside each hour or so.. and encourage him to pee ... BIG rewards when he does :) When he pees - use a cue word of your choosing ... say it as he is peeing at first ...then as he starts, then when he's sniffing/looking - until hearing that word will be his signal to pee ;) What obedience/training have you & he done?

the puppy's breeder should have given you feeding advice. What did they say ?

What a good boy he is , and I love that your other boy is also calm and caring :) Great update!

This looks like a chocolate with a faded coat to me? looks like he has chocolate points :)

in dogs who live in such close companionship - yes, it takes time. Extra nourishing food - maybe some B vitamins , and an adaptil spray/collar , but basically don't force her - and keep up as normal a routine as possible .