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, nekhbet. Snowy would probably you if you get him a BIG bone ..like a turkey neck or a BIG chicken neck .... that's a couple of meals right there- meals he has to work at getting..not like slurping up rice & mince :) It will keep him happy for an hour or so chewing , and as nekhbet says .. that long period of SIDEWAYS chewing as they get meat off bone, is what cleans teeth..not a 'chomp, chomp"-swallow

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Sorry you have had such a bad week ... You didn't say just how abusive the woman was ... Your husband probably got a shock ..I can imagine ..... and the only positive I can see is that at least there is someone else out there who does care about cleanup duties :)

My suggestion would also be to mince up soft bone ..or buy food with it in :) AS for teeth cleaning .. maybe you will need to brush them?

<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.600000381469727px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247); ">I think a personal session or two with a professional (who comes recommended and who is not one of the 'I can fix anything instantly' franchises ) would give you a big boost ..and add lots of 'tools' to you dog training basket :) Your boy ..even if friendly , will look very scary to some people ...and may get you both in trouble if he is strong . I'm sure there will be lots of suggestions posted for you :)

O my - I love that apricot rose ......and, yes, "audrey" !! LOL

if 8 is 'old' .., that is :) here is Hamlet with his 'trick'..... picking up dropped items and giving them to me :) he loves it - so do I!

I was given the 'talkative' one 8 yrs on ..he doesn't shut up !:)

I always find the waiting the worst ....

He is on anti-inflamms/painkillers, isn't he ? IMO, having much less pain would be making him feel much more comfortable . so maybe taking it slow, so as not to possibly cause damage ..just cos he may not be feeling pain, doesn't mean there's no problem ... HOPING it was a temporary thing ..bu thinking there may still be something niggling . :) glad he is feeling better , anyway !!!

Blimey, what goes on in your dog park?

as you cannot tell what this person was thinking ... not sure how you know this. If fear is strong enough ..one innate reaction is self defence , using whatever comes to hand . It may not be 'correct'/acceptable/legal but it happens ..exactly the same instinct as a reactive dog ..

Thanks, staffyluv. :)

I don't really understand the rationale behind posts like this ... , sorry. Blackdogs- that would have been scary - glad you kept your cool, and have a responsive little dog :) There are so many people now who just do not have positive experiences with dogs ..and who get very defensive /reactive

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8453/8065334161_2079e8431d_b.jpg I am in love .................................. and what a lovely photo! :)

good for you!

OHHHHH , she is just so beautiful ,,,,,,and he is gorgeous!!!

*nods* You know now , for next time :p :)

Unfortunately, you did not share all the information .... if you had explained about the medications , in the first post etc .. you would probably have received different responses... I still don't think it is conscious ... when sleeping for long periods, kidneys produce much less urine.... when travelling, visiting or whatever..the slight excitement would keep muscles a bit tense . When she thinks she is safe in her bed at home ..she totally relaxes ... AS for the intermittent occurrences... try & remember what else was happening around that time ..what was th e difference in weather, etc?

...and , mallakoff we (I) need photos of these two !! Please? I had a staghound for around 8 years ..and I just love them :) Hope you find a vet who will consider this incontinence a hormonal problem, and that your girl is better very soon :)

I really doubt your dog has any control over this ...and am wondering if you & your vet discussed spey incontinence ? read about it HERE Please don't punish her .... and yes, she looks 'guilty' because she remembers the loud voice and smack ..not neccessarily because of what she has done

we just have the ol pink ones ..but modern varieties are just gorgeous! :)

I am so hoping that maybe he was mishandled as a baby , and missed out on vital human contact /feeding protocol ...and that it can be fixed..but I am pessimistic ...and would hate things to settle ..only to return at adulthood. One thing I don't think has been mentioned ..is the TRIANGLE OF TEMPTATION ...LINK this does NOT involve touching dog, or bowl whilst eating..but gets the dog to acknowledge the provider of food ..and to link the two - plus not to eat until certain things happen ... Have a read....