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Hi - a few questions for you have you contacted the breeder of the pup? Are others in the line also submissive? What cues do you think make him think he's in trouble? What training methods have you tried so far? Where do you live? My suggestion would be to contact a recommended professional who will work with you and pup at home - and give you the tools to help . If you tell us where you are - then folks on here will give you the name/s of someone trusted

Around here- dogs are primarily of use in national parks etc - where firearms are NOT allowed. the dogs hold a pig until the hunter can swiftly slash the neck arteries and kill the pig that way.

[q]Persephone- my lab is almost entirely an indoor dog! [/q] yes But from the OP's post , I took it that the dog would not ever be outside, [q] it'll either have to be an indoor dog or an outdoor dog! Because they won't want dirty dog paws walking around the house! [/q] Our dogs here are mostly indoors as well - when we are home .

Two dogs outside - one a youngster? Could be some noisy nights!! shame they both can't be crated indoors at night ...then you have no worries of fights/noise

Oh..and you cannot have a lab as purely an indoor dog Dogs need to go outside to toilet, to play, to be walked, and to get sunlight. I like the idea posted about EVERYBODY writing down exactly what their expectations are, and also what they are prepared to commit That way you can all be honest - you will know what the atmosphere is - and you can then decide whether your household is really a good one for a dog. if the answer is still YES - then you can choose a breed. perhaps it is that you family would be much happier with a non- shedding breed....a smaller dog ... who knows? here are some links to information which may help in your research CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE

Not sure that I would be bringing a puppy home, knowing all that ... There will be others about who have had a lot more experience with parvo - hopefully they can advise you.

I am so glad she is home again Lots of good food and rest ,and I hope she recovers well

Hi . It is good you are doing research, and thinking ! having a dog - any dog - and a) not having it indoors, and b) only planning on walking it 30 minutes a day ..plus maybe an hour of 'together' time does need some thinking That leaves the dog with over 20 hours of time without company/mental stimulation. What do you expect it to do in that time? Dogs left alone in a yard for long periods will find many things to do ! They may dig, chew,bark at birds/possums/cats ,scratch, bark at people/dogs/cars going past..start eating stones/sticks ... Labs are strong and energetic,and LOVE learning things ..they were bred to swim/run/retrieve - to work with people - to think ,and to learn. Can you explain what problems you see with having a dog inside ? Do your family have allergies/asthma or something? Or are you concerned with the dog's behaviour indoors? I love having our dogs inside ,especially at night - if anyone does try and get in ---- the dogs are there to alert us/scare the intruder

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get yourself a nice LONG line .. like a horse lungeing rope .. then he can get his beach fun, and you can reel him in :D

That is cruel, yes- and the dog's owner should be stopped using dogs in that fashion many irresponsible people do not have a thought for the animal they hunt- agreed . We have only ever had dogs hold a pig by grabbing an ear.... or keeping pig/s backed into a corner,so to speak.

SSShhhh don't tell everyone my secrets!! There is no other way to find/keep pigs still in thick scrub/swamps!! using dogs is far more 'humane' than using poison causing all sorts of horrible body reactions before death ...or traps- where pigs go crazy and stress themselves to the vomiting stage and worse

he does need some muscle whatever food you introduce- do it gradually ... mix in a small amount first, then increase it each day - this avoids the risk of tummy upsets - which will not help with weight gain Glad you put the pics up - looking forward to progress shots, too:)

perhaps put up a sign at your vets?

for the sharpei!! Looks good !

A nice calm dog would please me What would not please me was the fact they were taken to a dog park ...without me, the owner present! There are so many things which may happen (no, I don't live in a city anymore, and am only going on what I read/hear)

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Hi Hope we can help you. do you have a photo of him standing side on..and maybe one looking down at him ? That is the best way we can judge his condition How much does he weigh? What dry food is he on,and how many cups a day does he get? Some dry food is a good diet ..some is not . is he otherwise healthy and happy ?

same here our pups enjoy chewing those crackly toys ..the ones with plastic bottles or whatever inside, and a tough cover Also bones ,apples,Oh, and bones .

None of my dogs chew kongs. They bounce them-they pat them with their feet , they carry them.. they lick inside them ..they hold them in their mouths while they lick.. but none have ever chewed a kong. maybe she never will chew on one ..

I knew an older lab who had a front leg amputated due to osteosarcoma. he coped very well .. ONCE he learned to cock the other hind leg , so he didn't fall over

Because professionals deal with problem dogs all the time. because they have many years of studying/learning from/fixing all sorts of behaviours. Please get a recommendation before speaking with "a few pros" many people claim all sorts of things in relation to dog behaviour problems. There are 'pros' out there who do not have the experience or expertise needed ; there are 'pros' out there whose techniques are often not suitable for a wide range of problems ..there are the 'cowboys' to steer clear of as well. Folks here who have had assistance will gladly tell you of tried & true professionals in your area ..

Oh, and ... ermmmm... he obviously DIDN'T want any of those pups. and.... what happened to the bodies of the drowned pups? Surely the man didn't take those with him? Did the witness say what happened to the bodies- did she dispose of them- or were they just left lying ? It is really all a bit odd.

Glad she had a good night!! :D i would recommend reading ingredient lists ..NEVER assuming :D

I think that most people in the area you describe would be very aware that this kind of thing happens . The only difference I see is that this alleged drowning took place in a public place. My thoughts would be that there are many pups killed in this manner ,all over the country. This man perhaps was hoping for the money from his litter .. desperately, perhaps. With no sales .. why would he then want to take them home again? If he took them to a vet to be euth'd , he would be charged a reasonable amount - which he maybe could not/did not want to pay. Leaving at a pound may have meant he would have been seen, and had to pay fees. NOT condoning the act - just trying to think of his reasoning . being cruel? I guess he may just not see dogs/pups as important ..he is possibly not an evil man- just a product of past generations . he could have done things differently - the poor pups could have crossed the bridge much more humanely - it is sad , however I would bet my right arm that he is not the only one who disposed of unsold pups that day.