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via email, author unknown: Dear God: Here is a list of Just some of the things I must remember To be a good Dog: 1... I will not eat the cat's food before he eats it or after he throws it up.. 2. I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, Possums, etc., just because I like the way they smell. 3... The Litter Box is not a lolly jar. 4... The sofa is not a 'face towel'. 5... The garbage collector is not stealing our stuff. 6... I will not play tug-of-war with Dad's Underwear when he's on the toilet. 7... Sticking my nose into someone's Crotch is an unacceptable way of saying 'hello'. 8... I don't need to suddenly stand Straight up when I'm under the coffee table. 9... I must shake the rainwater out of my fur before Entering the house - not after. 10.. I will not come in from outside, And immediately drag my bum across the carpet. 11.. I will not sit in the middle of the living Room, and lick my crotch.. 12.. The cat is not a 'squeaky toy', So when I play with him and he makes that noise, it's usually not a good thing. P...S. Dear God: When I get to Heaven, May I have my testicles back?

Oh... that poor woman - those images and events in her mind forever now R I P little girl run free big dog .....

:) a word of caution tho .. with an absence of food in his gut ..and inflammation/infection ..perhaps plain chicken and rice, or sweet potato , plus a little plain yoghurt would be easier for him to cope with first off?

Here it sounds as if she throws a tantrum to get what she wants - and it works ;)

It is an awful feeling ... There is no way I would leave him 'a few more days' without at least bloodtests and an xray to search for a twist, or a foreign body .... They don't need to be a chewer.. just need, one time, to quickly gulp something like a part of a corncob, or a cork, or a thick leaf, bit of bone or plastic ( most of which will NOT show on normal Xray , but which are easily found with a barium follow thru.) hoping it is just a gastritis ... :)

..maybe another dog sitting disaster-in-the-making? Glad he has water & shade now anyhow :)

Sorry- can't help you ....perhaps there is a vet clinic open who you could phone ? Panting can be because of a dog being warm, or excited, or in pain, or feeling anxious .... or other things which only a vet can help you with .... Hope she's ok...

..you seem to have been working hard ..so now is a really good time to get a professional's help . They will be able to see the behaviour and explain what's happening , then work with you to manage it. Don't feel guilty - that doesn't make you feel any better Keep us posted after you've been in touch with someone :)

Oh Dear It's great you are looking for help with this ;welcome. For now .. do NOT walk her anywhere you could put her in a situation as you have posted, until you get professional advice .If she bites/scares someone it could mean a nasty legal process. Please call an experienced professional for help - a puppy which is showing aggression, and who has bitten needs to be assessed and worked with one-to-one . Was her breeder any help ? Luckily on D O L there are some experienced and professional people. three names I remember in the melb. area are erny, cosmolo, and nekhbet . If you send them a private message - they may be able to help you

STOP GOOGLING AND SCARING YOURSELF :D if you have ever cut yourself (not scratched) etc ..what happened ? Did it get a bit red? did it seep a bit? did it swell a bit? All these things are usually normal parts of the body's trying to fix up what just happened . Wounds will change every couple of days as the healing progresses - fluid rushes into the cells ... swelling occurs .... the stitches/shaving are sometimes itchy and may go red ....all sorts of interesting things :) keep her occupies with toys/bones/treatballs ... don't let her jump or run really hard for a week .... and don't panic ;)

No idea what his training is like ..bu the FB page is interesting and very readable :) . magnum K9

AWWWWWWWW That photo of Skeeter & bub is just so beautiful :) Conratulations!!!!

Life with this dog does not sound ideal 5 years is a long time without a specialist opinion though.... is there anywhere within driving distance which has a Veterinary behaviourist? Or a neurologist? A vet university clinic? A different training style? I agree with this : Until you get a diagnosis either way .. that it is the way he was born, that he has some problem within his brain , or that he has behavioural issues - decision making is hard for you I can understand not wanting another 10 years with the dog you have described. ... Rehoming him would be irresponsible . Rehoming a dog with problems is unfair on the new owner, and the poor dog ! if you cannot find specialist help , and worry that everyones' quality of life is suffering, and have tried everything in your scope, and budget ( and it sounds as if you have worked hard) , then having him gently euthanised while you hold him is the least stressful for the dog.

lilypily .. I think that a microchip would have been scanned and the owner contacted ... not then adopted out .

The dog saved him twice ..... what a horrible position to be in

The dog should be returned ..and yes, I would do it .

*crawls back under rock* I thought this was about a dog who was 'big brother ' to wayward puppies or somesuch :p have never seen the TV show .

they may be focussed..but I bet any money there will be a paw poke/leap at times ..then some frustrated /excited yipping when they hear moving prey ......

can you cause disturbance to the area ? hose it often, cut away ivy , etc ? If there are uncaring renters or an empty house ..then it is very possible there are lots of ratties!! A terrier delight Who needs toys!! ;)

yep..rats is my guess .....

Oh..

There is a thread about this HERE

:) It turned out well .. my favourite bit is his little 'hand'