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This was my first sighting of one, raineth ... I think they have a very short lifespan, because they are so magical ;)

Awww - he's a lucky boy .

*coffeesplurk* Sooper Beagle !

ANY dog can act as a "watch dog" :) The dog needs to have the inclination .. One of our best watchdogs ever was a scruffy little terrierX dachshund ! She would bark/growl ..and in extremes- go for an ankle (all she could reach) .She was very effective . Sometimes I wish a few of our dogs had not ever decided to 'guard' It can be tricky to manage - esp if that "off" switch isn't easy to locate .

Whichever dog breed you choose - it HAS to be safely contained at all times - if your fencing is "reasonably" dog proof ... that is an invitation to disasters of all sorts - especially with an active working breed, and a novice owner - yes, you are a 'babe in teh woods' here - watching training , and having dogs be friendly to you is SO different to being tired/having a young keen dog/having the responsibility of not ever allowing your dog to be a danger to itself or others. I like the idea of a run - just as long as you realise what a dog is capable of ;) jumping/climbing 6' fences..digging almost a metre underground to make tunnels ....and a dog left alone ,and bored, has plenty of time to think of ways to have "fun" (in dog ways ) Don't be in a hurry to get this new family member - take time to thoroughly research the breed - you're off to a good start :) have you read pages like these ? While not every philosophy or method suits us all - there is something to enjoy and learn in any piece of writing :) have fun! LINK LINK

Noooo- YOU cannot lock a thread - and it's not "long", until it gets to around 100 pages :p :p it is MUCH easier to keep everything in the one spot - for everyone :) oh- and there is also this:rule 17 <li>Only start a new topic ONCE in the appropriate forum For example, if you have something for sale or have lost your dog, there is a forum set up for those purposes. Whilst we understand your topic may be important, if everyone posted their topic in multiple forums, it would soon become annoying and confusing.

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have you thought about perhaps visiting folks who own various breeds ? or go to a show- there you can hear/see/touch the dogs, talk to owners, and know a lot more for yourself :) Any dog will drool to a certain extent - if there is food to be had , if it is excited/hot, has had a drink Dogs which DROOL are the ones with that floppy look - stBernards/dogues/boxers ..for example :)

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like the angle :)

Vet sounds a good plan :) Hope it's something simple.

Oh..and is it possible to place her crate at /near the spot? She may appreciate being near where you are , I think...and be happier to sleep there ?

I think we need pics first ! :p I don't know either breed .. but my guess is LARGE . Watch feeding in case of joint probs- don't let them have her jump up & down ..go on long walks for a while yet ..and do lots of reading up on socialising. it is such a shame they were sucked in Hopefully , at least this little one will be well understood and be a safe member of society .

i would definitely be teaching her that night time is crate time :) Seems she may be trying to eat her way into your room . band aids , like putting stuff in front of the wall, may just keep her entertained by trying to find a way through/around ;)

WooHoo!! What a terrific update! :D

Sounds a plan :) - but ... when combined with other stuff , like grass/gristle the resulting mass could well be too large to pass thru the stomach sphincter anyhow - and vomiting oil is not advisable . I suggest you Check with a vet - perhaps they can advise more correctly . I always gave paraffin to my cats regularly , and never had any trouble - and dogs who have any constipation also get a bit ...I guess with hair - it would be best before a large amount collects? (rather have them throw up than a lump get stuck ;) )

Hmmm ... and this is why I am no photographer ;) All that stuff is difficult for me to balance . I have great admiration for those who can shoot straight and on target , despite life happening all round :)

..no one has to shoot in manual, or R A W - same as no one has to cook tart tatine ;) It IS better quality ..and , done well, is fantastic - and we can live very happily without .( but to taste it occasionally, and get to know it is a good experience ;) )

Lisa - try a half teaspoon .. and be prepared for nice oil stained pantaloons

olive oil etc are digestible (which is why they affect coat etc......paraffin is not - it stays as oil all the way thru the digestive tract ..lubricating and coating ......

His meals can be rewards ! training formally should only be 5 minutes or so a few times a day - but general communication/learning is 24/7 ;) before he gets his dinner /breakfast/lunch ..he is still for a few seconds,and has the lead attached ;) NO still/attached lead- NO food . Simple. have his food with you ..call him , don't talk ..just let him settle .When he does, clip on teh lead ... tell him Good boy ... give him dinner ...something like that :) I am no formal training person ... By NOT speaking to him a lot at first ...he will learn to watch/listen - cos he knows then that when you do say his name ... it is something fun/good/yummy , which he needs to do a little bit of thinking to get - but it's well worth it!!