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I also tend to think there is more than 'fussy', and would suggest you get her checked by a specialist . <br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.600000381469727px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247); ">has she been crate trained? Is she settled at other times ?

Not sure ..but I have always been told to let them drink to help dissolve it and swoosh it through.... rest is most important....they will be feeling a tad uncomfortable, and hopefully sleepy.....

<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.600000381469727px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247); ">poor baby - here's hoping she continues to enjoy learning , and finds a job where she is appreciated :)

Succinct and non negotiable.

This thread needs pinning!! (so do that's dog's ears :p :p ) Nekh..she's got drive & initiative ..good points, no? :D

I am accepting- it's what dogs do. yes I do take precautions as much as I can ..long lines/fences/keeping dogs contained/muzzles ..however things still happen from time to time, and it is usually a result of human error.

Oh...and Ronah , No one is calling you an abusive owner . What is meant by myself and others is that your method of dealing with the behaviour is both badly timed, and meaningless, for the dog - plus being confusing for her. Once again - you say you know dogs 'live in the moment', however your way of reacting to the shock you received involved 'the cold shoulder' long after the behaviour occurred . A lot of times , as dog owners, we need to deal with being upset at our dog's actions, while keeping to normal behaviour where the dog is concerned . It can be very tricky ! I hope you can find a good trainer to help you and your dog understand each other , and enjoy safe walks.

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Mo4 we do need photos, you realise!

That is normal behaviour :) well done! - but do not trust that it will be 100% safe - :)

:) Thank you for updating , and I'm glad there is good news!. I hope it continues- well done!

if you did read posts in the training forum ..you would see things such as your problem discussed :) You have been given advice - keep your dog on a long line - seek help- keep training recall , etc. unfortunately, you didn't let us see that in your first post The bolded bits were the ones I took as being written by someone who was unclear on parts of dog behaviours ,had just suffered a big shock , and had learned a hard lesson.

:) One of P's workers , Dulcie , watching him intently ...

to the OP: last year, we had some pups- 3-4 mths old . We lost about a dozen guineafowl from our free range flock - and thought The wedgetail eagles did it . One day I caught the pups catching and eating their organic/free range dinner My fault entirely. pups were then contained, , not punished ..and closely supervised when out!

No she doesn't - she is a dog with prey drive ..and knows these are easy prey. Breathe again. Now - try & stop projecting human thoughts/rules onto your dog - that is not how they think :) You have been really fortunate today - and have learned a lesson many people have yet to - that pet dogs are still predators, and still have instinct - and teeth! Dogs should be respected for these abilities and instincts - like they are for their intelligence and ability to bond with humans :) It is up to us owners to make sure our dog's instincts are channelled , and that our dogs are kept safe and happy. She is not the devil..she is the same gorgeous girl you hugged this morning.

Breathe!! she is a D O G . Dogs are predators , and most of them are very capable of killing other animals . people tend to forget this fact. Unfortunately you, in your panic, pinned her at the exact wrong time...and I hope that now her recall, and trust is intact. I suggest your dog stays on a nice long line when out & about , until you obtain good advice about trying to proof her with reptiles. Hug her and love her ..she has not done an evil thing - she has done a dog thing.

*nods* .I have only ever seen one case of testicular cancer in 'bush' working dogs ..and that dog was around 14 yrs old, with a retained testicle, sitting in the abdomen.

The sad thing about distemper is that they can recover from the initial illness - but then suffer brain damage /seizures down the track We had this many years ago.

Not every dog makes a connection with me ...

I always feel the twang of heartstrings on the day I first see them- be they baby puppy, newborn, or adult .

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:p even parasites have a spot in the universe's plan !!

Hope mum will accept that now she has responsibilities.

Sorry your old boy has been ill. At this stage , perhaps just gradually introduce a good normal diet - if/when he is handling that well, then think about adding extras for his coat ? IMO It is more important that he is healed and properly digesting food first ... it will be a while before any supplements show up in new hair anyway ...

Hi - don't panic .. the testicle may still come down .I heard of a pup recently who was around 4 mths old when both testicles finally were where they were supposed to be .