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deltoid..your dogs are tiny, aren't they ? I think an air puff one may be worth trying.....

..remember , at night, when sleeping, kidney function/urine production drops considerably .. so don't rule out a medical cause just yet....

Kirislin... a photographer's paradise :) Lovely.

did the vet actually examine puppies? if not take them for a check ..otherwise phone the vet . Poor little mites can go downhill so fast, can't they ?

Oh, No..don't give up ... imagine if your Mum had done that when toilet training YOU :p Just relax ..enjoy your puppy , play lots of calm and mentally challenging games ...go for walks ..not runs, not gallops..just walks on dirt/grass ...and watch her/learn her language and routines . That is the most important thing .get to know how your pup 'ticks' thru observation & interaction. learn , learn, learn. You know what? It's really hard to pass on knowledge efficiently if you are unsure of how it will be processed at the other end . I think you and she will learn from, and enjoy ,the Nothing In Life Is Free program .. it gives both of you opportunities for reward, patience and fun .click here for how it works :)

<br class="Apple-interchange-newline">Vickie, on 03 September 2012 - 02:31 PM, said: What do you do when she doesn't come? Try saying her name & running in the opposite direction. Unless there are major distractions, most pups will run after you. When she does, praise & reward her. Also be careful not to use the word come if she is not coming. Get the behaviour you want first & then put a word on it.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.600000381469727px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247); "> you might have actually now trained her to come when you turn and walk away

:) glad he's happy. 'just under the skin' surgery like that is wonderfully unobtrusive ... , hopefully all goes well on Friday

It could been teh sharp shank bones which cause him problems ... weight bearing bones are inclined to have sharp bits .. unlike brisket etc which can be 'ground up ' by teeth . The bacon ... may have been a combination of the fat and the nitrites in the bacon ?. Our house dogs get bacon fat/rind most days never any ill effects - but I guess in sensitive dogs there could be a bad reaction.

It is a lovely part of the world ... thanks for sharing , arcane. Nice backyard to explore! :)

don't have her where she can access your skin ? walk away maybe start N I L I F link HERE Make sure she has plenty of different textures/foods/toys to explore with her mouth ..rotate toys , provide her with meat on bone meals .. basically don't put yourself in a position where she can lick you for long periods of time

Just make things as normal as you can ..same routines , walks , etc ... maybe some different treats & things to interest her , and cuddles, without being too upset .. just "hi gorgeous" ..want a cuddle? She will probably also grieve ..but maybe not badly, as she knew he was ill , and had not behaved 'normally' around her for some time ...

What a handsome old boy :) R I P old fella.

A vet check first ..you will be wasting your time and money if you embark on training , and the poor pup has a physical problem. Urine testing, just to see exactly what is happening re kidney function/infections ...THEN make plans to help manage things ..but it does not sound 'normal'

it may take a long time ..but it will . Guilt is all part of it ..but do not feel guilty for that last vet trip. That one was simply you carrying out your responsibility ..and you did not 'betray' him . It's not even 24 hrs yet..the wound is very very raw . be kind to yourself ... and allow time and caring heal you...

LMBC that sounds a sad day indeed ..but now you know , and can work around it , at least :) I hope he gets good pain relief, and can enjoy car rides, extra treats & watching the world go by .

I hope the diet plan and meds have him comfortable soon :)

hello, honey eater :) Ok this one is a japonica bud. fuji finepix focal length 9.8 mm (35 mm equivalent 62 mm) hand held 1/90 f 3.5

yep..that's the way it goes :) lots & lots of clicking, for just one shot!

A Spring one :)

like those raindrops! :)

Ms dani .. writing that post was a fantastic thing to do .. you will read back, as you question and ask "why" & 'what if' .... that is very normal ... and a part of it all.

I took this freesia pic earlier , being Spring & all .. it is pretty much as it came out of camera ... with a bit more smoothing of background . Because it was a distance from any other plants .. focus could be just on what I wanted.

It will hurt . LOTS. accept that it will..and don't try & 'get over it '..or 'cope' , or 'smarten up' Your little dog was with you , filling a very special spot in your heart for many years ..and now your path is a different one to his . His is now free & easy ..yours suddenly has rocks and holes . So .. you need to have someone on whom to lean ... and walk a bit slower for a little while , until you find that the path is getting less rugged.

Once you get the technique down... it takes about 30 seconds all up ..and if you use gloves & a wad of good paper towel .. there is no mess whatsoever . Over the years, hamlet has had his done a few times ... he sees me with a wad of paper towel ..and just stands really still until I'm finished ..then a quick wipe to clean him a bit .. and that's that :)

msdani ... I know I've already said it .. but you did the kindest thing for you all... and you will see this . there are hints and support which may be useful on this page CLICK HERE take care.