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:) he looks lovely ..and it seems he enjoys helping in the garden, too ;)

..it could be a hundred ( well, not quite) things :) including a hot spot /puppy bite/ collar irritation ...... best to get a vet check it if it is concerning .... then you'll know for sure .

he is pretty cute .....

It's always tricky- I suggest you let us know your area , and ask on here fo recommendations of a REPUTABLE trainer who can observe your walks first-hand , and help you with management :) beware, there are lots of not-so-trustworthy/experienced trainers out there !

*listens for the sounds of melting ....*

and unfortunately I have important appointments Wed.. so a very hot and horrible day ahead (car has no aircon)

*sigh* here we go again ..........low/mid 40's for a week . :( glad everyone survived the last one ok .... I will def be phoning my Dad each day again, and reminding him to DRINK .... trying to not yell when he says at lunchtime - I have been drinking, I had a cup of tea ..... Take care, folks.

Oh.. things like cheese/sausage are only ever used in tiny tiny pieces during active training sessions , AFAIK .. so the dog doesn't get all that much of it ,,but the treats are just that - something REALLY special to be used in short bursts :)

'sensitive stomach" as in how .....? are there only certain proteins he can tolerate? is fat a problem? Fibre? what about bones? natural , fresh, and available in all different flavours ? Sheep/cow/turkey/chicken/pig/fish/deer...... surely one will be suitable? it is really easy to dehydrate slices of apple , etc .... What about using the dog's normal food as training "treats" ... a meal spread out over a day ..no scoffing from a bowl , that way ;)

but is a tassie devil in disguise !

he and his sister are 2 little oopses .... his sister is red, he is jet black - together, they are Ess&Don ;)

awww, look at those faces - not a naughty one amongst them ;)

no :) that's how our dogs stay cool .... it's an instinctive thing .

I can't ever imagine a dog NOT having raw meaty bones ( and I don't count marrowbones in this category )

sound asleep .... :)

Don has, after all his 4 weeks life experience , learned that completely covering up with damp sand, in a shady spot , lets you sleep like a ...well..like a baby, even tho it's 40 degrees :cool:

poor bambi ..... being put thru so much .

yep :) they don't "need it" and a lot cannot digest it ..... but ours love it .

I would advise going and asking a vet ..it's hard to treat something when you don't know what it may be . It may not be an allergic reaction at all !! :) make an appointment and get it checked out ..then you can implement a management program .. ( oh, and don't put anything on the area prior to visiting the vet - the vet needs to see it at its worst ) these unknown things are frustrating

please ask the vet before home treatment .... best to avoid drugs until you KNOW that what you are using is the appropriate one .....

Don pup is 4 weeks old today - he likes to follow Dougal around , and luckily Dougie likes pups :)

poor old thing .. and you as well... Hope he has settled and that it was a one-off.

So.. you wanted a BIG akita please tell us you didn't pay extra because these were 'bred to be bigger' ..or somesuch..... you didn't see the sire? Do you have photos /data on him? Do you know the temperament of both parents/the lines ? I may be missing something here .. but it seems , in your eagerness to join the "size matters" game - perhaps you have been taken advantage of ...