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..perhaps his gut just cannot handle a lot of foods now? poor old fella.

How old? perhaps his old digestive system needs a specialised diet ..one which is mostly easily digestible ..with very little to get rid of ..

Jules... these links might be of some help? LINK LINK

..perhaps he is drinking a lot more because of the dry food ? His previous diet was moist ...

your boy is what now ... around 12 weeks? Unlike your vet.. it doesn't sound normal to me ..and I would suggest you get a urine sample tested ...

ermmm, yes- imitation cow udders ! Thanks :)

Maybe put Loki on a NO carpet area... and hopefully find out what the problem is? For stains... you definitely need to scrape off stuff from the surface ...I usually then scrub with vinegar ..and pat to remove excess ...

an udder tug ...sounds a bit gross...... My old Kieran would ALWAYS give me something if I told him .. "I'll put it here for later" ... and I would place it somewhere in sight, but unreachable ..that way he knew where it was ..and so still 'had it' ..sort of .... I don't think that's being anthropomorphic ...it worked, anyway :p

<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.600000381469727px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247); ">not really .. it seems like a lot of grain & veg ..... have you had a read of THIS THREAD? not specifically for brood bitches , but very useful in deciding what dogs need in their diets :)

brilliant!! :) :)

LOL!! at least Hamlet picks up rubbish from the floor for me!..tissues, dropped pens etc (but he also raids the little bins if the floor is clear)

what is her favourite favourite food? I train "gimmee" (out , here, means go out of a room /house/yard) with yummy food treats if on a favourite toy..I swap ... Command given, treat waved in front of nose,Dog releases toy ..a treat gets shoved in, and much praise is given,.repeat, repeat ... I also do a similar thing with YUK! for objects which dog is not allowed to have back ..stolen items, dangerous items etc . A shout of YUK ..means instant spit ..and backpedal...

samjohn ... is there any reason you want your dog boarded at training facility and have someone else train it? My perception of dog education...is that it is a communication between dog and owner..and a terrific experience for both :) It is all about an owner learning about their dog, how it thinks, and learns ..it is an owner learning to communicate clearly to their dog. Once that communication is there..and you know how the dog will react ,and why ..then it is a wonderful buzz..of expanding skills . Sure, someone can train your dog to sit & walk on a leash..but then , you still need the skills to consolidate this ..and you need to be able to communicate . I love the "lightbulb moment" which happens with a pup/dog ..when ,all of a sudden dog'eyes light up , and it KNOWS what you mean ..and that ,by doing said action, a reward is in the offing :) I would really hate to miss that by sending a dog away ....it's sort of like watching a baby human take a first step ... one of those things which should be witnessed by parents/those close to the baby :)

food :) anything from plain rice crackers, to apples, to cheese, to frozen green beans, to dry cat food , to bacon rind.

:) dogfan - droplets are hard to capture. That's pretty .

:) Sounds worth a call ..and I think you are wise in not just taking him to park obedience . Let us know what she says ...good luck.

Experience is a good teacher ..., Willow, and , if I had tried everything under the sun , I would do the same however, I really do feel that nothing constructive can be done until the dog /situation is checked personally by someone qualified .

castrating him will lessen the hormone levels , for sure, and may help :) It takes a couple of months for levels to drop right down ...but it will be worth it . As I said earlier- you have your hands more than full ...and now there's more hard work to be done. Get him assessed first .. then make a plan . re: professionals .....please just don't look at websites, or ads in the paper ...often they are a waste of money For a powerful young male who has shown aggression,and unfortunately particularly the breed he is .. ..you really do need to pull out the big names - those very experienced ..and who are not just 'trainers'. Keep us posted after you get an appointment - it will be good to hear how you go :)

Very handsome and lucky boy :)

Professionals are wonderful to have at your side - they know dogs- how they behave, and why.They can then explain it to you, and help you put more 'tools' in your dog-problem -fixing basket.

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OK... so , has his breeder any advice to you? Has he had a full vet check? if he has not been castrated ...a youngster full of hormones may be more prone to some behaviours ... Once again..getting him assessed by Jane Harper would be the best way to find out exactly where things have gone wrong :) THEN you know in which direction to head ...

r8chl Ok.. coming here with concerns about behaviours is a little like going to a doctor - you describe what's happening /has happened ..and , BASED ON THAT , we can make educated guesses as to why the dog is behaving that way ... Dogs needs are fairly basic ..but they MUST be fulfilled , or problems very soon develop. I don't think I lie when I say that we have all had some sort of problem with our dog/s ... sometimes it's an easy fix ... sometimes it is a long road....

..and unless you do have a LOT of time to now spend with this dog , working on your relationship, and the unacceptable behaviour , I would almost agree with him. EXCEPT giving away a dog who has snapped at people, before it has been assessed by a professional is a fairly irresponsible act It really sounds as though you have your hands way too full ..and with a new baby on the way , you will not be as free to educate your dog and your family on what needs to be done.With a partner working away and you working ..this dog is just not getting the exercise, training and company he needs .he is now adult ..and needs to be using his body and brain for some hours every single day . I do urge you to contact someone like Jane Harper - a professional who can come to your home and discuss your worries - see how the dog behaves , and then give you some options on what can be done .

That's generous , and I may just take you up on that , thank you!