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I would not pay extra, and have the bother of more healing to have a scrotal ablation ... unless my dog was some sort of fashion model ;) Actually , I 've never seen a dog who has had it done !

Ha,ha!! :)

poor little angel ....

this is from NSW D P I animal welfare - code of practice

A 'dog run ' can be a 1/4 acre! all secure ,so if anyone gets sick..or a dog needs its own space or something ..they know they have somewhere ....

..he may also have been oxygen deprived and lost some functions......

I read that to say the rottie was around a year old when the owner left it with the parents? if so ..that PUPPY then matured into a powerful dog , and perhaps the aggression was there all along..and became stronger with the onset of maturity. there are a lot of people who breed rotties (and other breeds) without consideration to temperament. They have a stream of buyers who want "macho" dogs ..NOW ..and so size etc is paramount. Unfortunately too, health problems can cause aggression ... and obviously I have no idea if that rottie was thoroughly checked. pain, tumours- all sorts can show as aggression

It would be lovely if the dogs had a smaller separate area ..it could be quite large.. with proper secure fencing ..then they could appreciate time on the 2 acres with their family :)

"cue music * "hopelessly addicted to youooooo * another app ...more time spent playing ...........

a skin scraping can be done to check for fungal infection/parasites .. if you are worried- and you obviously are - get a vet to look at it :) We have not seen it/smelt it/felt it ................... so it is all total guesswork. I am not one to treat something unless I know exactly what it is ....in case it gets worse , or just doesn't go away quick enough ;) edit . Ok ..where is the problem area?

the licker needs to be distracted /corrected ... my guess is that it could become a real obsession ...

Not unless an owner is experienced in setting one up ..and very experienced in the psychology of pups& chains . I would never recommend this in a suburban setting , especially for a youngster prone to escaping behaviours . Seems a recipe for a downslide . (and yes, I have many years experience with chained dogs ) .

Thank you BC Crazy ..I love that as well .... :)

Why not ? I have taken dogs from ads- checked them out thoroughly ..spoken with owners on more than one occasion - if people love their dog ,and HAVE to rehome ...there is much room for discussion and decision :)

behind his front legs?Sorry, I'm having trouble understanding exactly where does he wear a harness?

View this link if you will ... it is lovely, but may necessitate the use of tissues. LINK

as stated , it is for dry skin .... and will be licked off ;)

thinking.... where is this spot he scratches? it is just in front of his sheath ..around his 'belly button' If so .. it may be irritation from urine . Do you leave the hair on his sheath long so liquid can drain off properly?

and TOXIC to dogs. I would also suggest a vet visit first- mention that you are thinking fungal ..and get a diagnosis before making treatment plans :)

OK :) That's better . She will be safer with the proof of pedigree :)

sensible advice agree here ... it may be fine , until she gets a fright .. or something ....

There's a difference between having a dog that's registered with a council and having a pedigree/registered dog from a registered breeder. yes! Does she have a pedigree ? Unfortunately , if she is picked up /puts a foot wrong, she could be in big trouble

the gate needs to be HIGH . Each time a dog jumps/burrows out - the reward is there..and next time the dog will try harder .. So - it is up to us to set our dog up for 'good behaviour" :) make it physically impossible ; (my 2 C worth)

...yes..and make very very sure she is registered as a purebred amstaff, and that you have her pedigree etc as proof .