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today I met these two - much loved ,working pigdogs ... wanted to see how Nikko nikon saw them ;)

outbackdean - THIS THREAD CLICK HERE may give you some more ideas ...

Happy man :)

Except then you are deliberately triggering the dog to aggress. Not something I'd recommend. can't it just be done with an iPhone as it happens? I certainly do NOT mean to set up a situation - apologies I just thought that if/when it happens next -and there is no imminent danger - they whip out a phone camera and video some seconds worth or something ....

. as said - you need serious "first time , ONLY time" advice . Steve is my first thought - at least contact him by phone/email , and ask his opinion . He may know of someone suited to your situation - but, yes. if you can wrangle it - he has the experience and expertise for all things aggression and large dog . Oh- video some of the behaviours shown ... that is such a good thing to show professionals with whom you are dealing . !! edit to add this does NOT mean setting up a situation !! I just thought you may grab a few seconds worth if/when it happens ... sorry for any confusion ...

Gorgeous shots . What a shame it will be removed You had an encounter of the UFI kind ;) Unidentified flying insect :)

have you tried a second opinion? Sometimes fresh eyes/ideas can be a big help . best of luck ... You can also contact McDowell Herbal. I suggest phoning them ( PHONE 02 6331 3937 ) and talking . They are very helpful ..and can tailor a mixture once they know what meds she is on, diagnosis, diet etc .

def needs professional assessment, yes ! Thanks for the explanation :)

AFAIK the AB's will kill off the good bacteria in teh yoghurt- may be best to use it when he's finished the course . Hope he is feeling much better afterwards :)

T - can you explain any subtle signs before this type of behaviour - or how it is judged as being dominant ? I certainly wouldn't pick it , and would like to understand .... going on what was posted I would suggest fearful aggression....

"The Storyteller"

example : One of my dogs knew a friend well ... one day friend acidentally scared dog - dog would ,forever after show fear aggression when friend and dog were in certain (somewhat confined) situations. Dog was certainly not trying a domination strategy ......and the behaviour was always with this person

yesterday we took some happy snaps of a friends' dogs Did someone say vanilla Slices? Did they? being a male - things can be tricky , but age brings benefits- like snuggling with a teddybear :) after she took off down the yard with my walking stick ! Minus an eye- cone on, and full of a 14 week's old mischief :) cone? what cone ?

Can you have Ace on a leash? That is dangerous to be knocked over

a lot of our working dogs in days gone by had the white markings .... they were mostly kelpie with a dash of border collie back then - seems it has now been selected for ?

I also suggest a vet visit ...but - am a bit concerned as to his behaviour if you approach to put collar/leash on ....

get sight/hearing checked as well. What makes you think it is fear ? What is his body language ? What is different from how he normally looks? Sorry this is happening - scary stuff.

you pick an action and a word ... to me 'touch' is just that - touch . Grab, or get it ..could be used for putting jaws around an object ..and then 'hold"..or hang on , etc for actually holding it in the mouth ... So pick your 'commands' to what rolls off your tongue ..and to which the dog listens :) it's all very casual here .. mostly done with youngsters who enjoy chasing/picking up toys /apples "gettit" , and have been always used to me asking "what have you got?" , making it seem the BEST thing in teh world that they are carrying something which they trust me to not remove entirely . I then say "gimme" and gently remove object - admire it with much praise ..and place it back in their mouth. I more often than not end up with a pup/dog who will come & show me whatever they are carrying ..and give it me with much tail wagging .... So - we have 'gettit'.. & "gimme" for things I wish to have/see ... and 'what have you got" /show me for items they have and I may need to take away from them .... all very natural and casual ....

You are doing well :) Does Mishka have a toy she likes picking up/fetching/carrying? That's what i always start with ...

Sounds sorted- that is excellent . Seems everyone learned something from the incident ..and it ended well.

when you say 1kg mince and 2 veg ..is that 2 kg veg?

tell her if she eats a nappy - she too can have a yellow bandage ! Can I tell her she's going on hols with aunty perse? :p :laugh: :D

tell her if she eats a nappy - she too can have a yellow bandage !

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Jumping up onto something when when needed is a fun,and useful trick/exercise, esp if one is bed bound /chair bound :) A bit like putting paws on a bed edge /door/whatever Most of my dogs have always loved playing "pick it up" , whether it be clothespegs, sox, dropped pens or usb sticks :) yes, a VERY useful trick ! Hmmm..lying still is not "the action of "Down" ..lying still is relaxing ...and just being still and settled ... My 'waiting for food' is a fun thing ..started with playing around with food ..and altered to whatever the pup/dog likes doing best ...it is usually not related to a bowl of food - that's different . I guess the principles the same - but it is 'played' anywhere /anytime :) Sorry, Shadrack for digressing - if you look at side of communicating with your dog ..there is much fun (which, by the way , does not need to be loud/excitable/fast) there to be found ! as cav&rott says :)