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no, it's no fun.

Interesting - this is the dog equivalent to Guillean-Barre in Humans . Mum had it very badly . Hope your Dog is not badly affected, Rebanne .

Rest happily now, Bella . Welcome to Rex .. a handsome old boy ..enjoy the rewards after years of work !

early days yet ... so far, so good

On the long line and things are a bit serious ;) crap phone pic ... Clive is sporting a very wide hound fabric martingale ...used for comfort and safety when on the longline .he wasn't as settled as his brother , which we expected . Dags got to go in the yards, and up on backs ..he enjoyed himself Clive has focus, which is worth much!

Dags is going to be a big boy ..his paternal grandma , Dulcie( pictured) isn't what I'd call a small dog ... & he's a tad weightier now!!!!

oh wow ... he will be a real looker in a few months' time !!

Is the agent/landlord approachable ? perhaps if you presented a nice neat plan of something which involved matching /complementing materials , but which only needed the odd tek screw ..and which would be done by a tradesman ...perhaps they would consider it ?

I guess a carpenter/handyperson could help . There would need to be several clamps fastened underneath ..with light lattice . perhaps, if neighbours don't mind , attach clamps to that diagonal bit as well ? That would greatly improve stability . There are probably better ideas ... but that's what popped into my head Have fun!!

Does this make sense? A sort of cilp on base for a length of lattice ?

The morning madness

perspective is off ... Dags is not humungous quite yet ..but , when I see them like this ...I grab my phone ! Puddy and his boys this morning . ( no, we're not on Mars..but close )

Thighs could be frozen, yes... What about turkey necks ?

I skimmed thru that writing .....I'm sure it happens

freeze the frames ?

How long ago was he castrated ( if he was)? having the male hormones still racing around won't help. No magic wand, sadly ..just a step - by step housetraining program, and leaving him outside, or in one room in nasty weather

Our youngsters ..well..they are never on hard surfaces - and are free to exercise as much as they want - and they do ! They go on to work hard . The two youngsters were out & about the other day ...500 mtrs away from home , playing with the sheep ..... for quite some time, & I've seen pups of their age working in sheepyards until they flop down dead tired .... no harm appears to have been done , and I often wonder with sheepdogs - is it soft surfaces, breeding, upbringing... or?

A training tool like you want to buy and use can be a total disaster if you do not understand WHY your dog is behaving this way ..and it should NEVER be used on a puppy, anyhow. These types of tool require the dog owner to be taught how best to use them, and I repeat, should NEVER be used on a young puppy . Both you & your pup would get great relief and guidance from an experienced professional who will talk with you, check out what is happening, then provide instruction and support Please avoid parks etc until you have someone professional to support you - each time there is an incident, puppy's brain is filing it away. Just do nice walks in different areas, with sniff time, and some different views/surfaces..and practice your obedience /tricks in the backyard . This way, you & pups bond and learn each others' ways in a safer environment

thanx , T ..:)

Repotting some plants today ..had Granny Dulcie offering to help , and her grandsons nicking my chair and overseeing ! LOL

Knew there had to be a good reason

Hello, master Jaxon My Gosh ...you are going to be one handsome boy , and liven up the DOL pages

That "chewed off " leg stump was horrid....well , everything was. Just beyond anything I could imagine a rescue would ever do. I hope a lot of those poor dogs got a cuddle and a needle...and oblivion.. And awoke in a beautiful place.