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Agree .

I have seen bitches wake up ..and snap , killing/injuring pups - not out of aggression , but out of confusion /pain, and the obvious inability of newborns to react to the growl/snap . I have done the smearing of birth fluids on pups ..muzzling bitch ..covering pups with butter and holding them for bitch to lick ..holding bitch and waiting for hormones to kick in as pups knead/suckle ( and yes, this works with bitches speyed at the time of birth, too!)

I am so glad his feet were much more comfortable while he was inside :) That gives you a BIG HINT that the problem is what he is touching with his feet/belly outdoors . As said mange does not magically stop when a dog is indoors ..or after just a few days of being poisoned with insecticide . is there anywhere else you can walk - on a bare road or footpath ? The poor dog must be driven mental with itch/pain ..and different things used all the time make it harder for his system to work out what the hell is happening ;) Instead of neem ,etc - just use the calendula ..that is SO good - for infections/inflammation and fungal things ..magic :)

*nods* We felt bad once - there was a pig dog wandering - still had his breastplate on . We tried food , and patience , but could not catch him .. and after 24 hrs , he was shot . Next morning the owner arrived to look for his dog he took back a body in a blanket , sadly .

As you may have noticed, tan dogs tend to photograph really nicely... and your boy has a fair bit of tan in him. Add that to his lovely textured coat, and you have a recipe for amazing photos... *grin* T. oh yes! Lots on which to practice focus ..and all those wavy bits :)

can you get her acupuncture ? That does work with pain relief :)

LOL he does good zoomies!! :)

Didi is pretty darned cute .... and I love her ears :p

Oso- I have also seen GSPs and labs chasing /killing stock - yes, it happens , and is so sad for the owners of both dogs and stock animals our koolies are all on chains at night for that reason - 99/100 they do not chase anything ..BUT ... it has happened when they start watching /playing - and it all gets serious There are also accidents waiting to happen ... No one left on patrol here except the oldies ( those over 12) at night .

you reminded me - if there is not enough headroom now - the kennel is simply too small

:) good update!

She may have been quite co operative and willing to listen before - but now she has a solicitor THEY will be digging in their toes :( Bugga.

Is there any reason this gorgeous happy girl cannot sleep indoors with you at night? Unfortunately, with ours, anyway , it is alone outside at night that bad habits are learnt- VERY QUICKLY ! ;) She is lovely - just make sure you do lots and lots of training with her so she is mentally tired, and that you will have excellent vocal control . It only takes a second of distraction to get in a chase mode, or to pick up a bait ( dropped by crows or foxes,maybe) ..or to dash thru inefficient fencing . :)

Wondewring how everyone is today ...My guess is very sad & sore , now that adrenaline has worn off .....

:) sounds better than being elbowed !

I LIKE that :)

That's fair enough, Terri S. But if something's working well for a dog, the trainers should be able to recognise that, so hopefully they'll accept the good that's happening, embrace and help you with it. Actually, to a certain extent I kind of agree. Many dogs find stroking down their bodies or a hand ruffle on the side of the neck more rewarding than a "pat" on the head. Much does depend on how the "pat" is delivered, and the circumstance though. My dog will appreciate a finger ruffle to the top of his head when we're (e.g.) sitting and waiting at lights to cross the road (well, he's sitting, I'm standing ... lol), or when we're sharing a 'cuddle' moment and I gently move my thumb over his stop towards the back of his head. But when we're in active training, a long but swift(isn) stroke or rub down the side of his body is what he prefers. They're all different though and I know of dogs who enjoy a bit of a ruffle at the head. In general, however, I find it can be off-putting and for some a bit too dominating (and I tend to find it can deflate drive, if that's the method being used to train in). Just my thoughts and experience - not intending to debate on it. IMO, it really is a "to each his own" and if a dog shows he doesn't mind and/or enjoys it ...... kudos :) . I am of the 'please don't pat the dog on its head' belief as well ;) Under the chin ..or as erny describes :) is what I use mostly .. .

I really do want to steal this pupp!!! Think he has enough different breeds in him to make him a league of nations!!

it would be awful to be stuck with a litter ..bitch anti- motherhood because of her surgery etc ..then puppies dying from various things .made worse by distance and isolation

It sounds to me more fear/pain/discomfort .. Mitchell used to chatter his teeth at a vets or when he was sore ... It is your dog - however, I would hold off on encasing her in too much clothing as yet..giver her a source of warmth she can use when she needs to ..and which she can move away from if she gets too warm ! an easy "igloo which is SO warm (mitch used to use this when visiting friends where temps were minus 4 etc ;) ) a single bed foam (sponge) underlay .. made into a tunnel ..and secured. Place bedding inside .. with one of those snugglesafe things . Block one end , and hang a sheet or woolen blanket over the curved top :) Dead easy ..extremely comfy (dog can stretch /move without any hindrance from clothing or heavy covers ) :)

after several days of much happening ... this afternoon I thought to sleep on a verandah ... Possum was with me ... and she settled on my ample belly and snoozed......... EXCEPT when I dozed off and snored ...then I would see.... *sigh* I will enjoy a night's sleep without a snore detector :p

artyificial feeding may be very tricky with these --- if they have an infection of some sort , they may not be able to tolerate certain things ..they may also need tube feeding , as well as drugs etc . Hope they go OK at the vets . The bleeding does sound ominous ... is there to be an autopsy?

I wanna cuddle him......................................... :)

oh dear I only just saw this . Stan ....what an absolute cruiser Poor Miss maddie having to be sewn up ..she will be very sore, And you - Hope all goes OK at the doctor ..also explain they are results of a dog attack - so there is written proof. I am so glad the owner paid vet bills - and am hoping those dogs are now responsibly dealt with . Take care ..be kind to you ..and hug your two from me ..

What a perfect subject on which to practice!! i just love that scruffy face :) :) well done, skyefool !