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Names! Clients once had 3 dogs.. at the same time..all black B/C X types.. all called the same thing.. but different Zero Zip Zilch We have had a "Bitch" a "Greydog" and an "Oi " We currently have a young dog using the name of one who died last year...she doesn't know/care.

Going without food won't hurt her, and will give her gut a rest Make sure she has plenty to drink ,though-but don't force her.

Instead of processed food, then, why not try him on a diet of fresh,raw food? Lean meat, soft bones, some vegetable matter , yogurt,and joint supplements etc ..

Walking is fine, AFAIK...

Your dogs are in crates when you are at home? or - your dogs are crated to sleep ,when you are at home?

Not here .. I would expect them to have learned otherwise well before that age!

puppies- I think at around 2 weeks they can start to do this .

be careful.. they may be humanising the animalz ;) (see HERE if it's clear as mud )

What training do they do each day? What interactive toys do they have (aside from the clothesline)? Why do they pull the washing off? because it flaps and moves, and triggers their instincts. It's the grab/rip/tear of an imitation hunt . It is something to do and work at,and enjoy. and.....because it's there,and easily accessible! ...and you're correct - they aren't really pups anymore.

Well said, nekhbet.

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Good work

Your children need to be taught what they can and cannot do around the puppy - likewise the puppy needs teaching the rules! You might get some benefit from this ebook ..specifically for families . CLICK HERE

he can not graze if the food's not there all the time!

So - if, strictly speaking we cannot confidently say our dog is happy.. then what are we supposed to say when we perceive our dogs to be: relaxed fearful aggressive excited playful bored etc? or are these all common to humans and dogs?

He looks great in those

Flux- nekhbet raised an interesting point. What does Riley do during his day ?Does he enjoy digging? Does he have a sand pit? Does he enjoy chasing a soccerball around the yard? How often do you practice your obedience training ?

are you sure she received the dry food whilst boarding? Can/will she eat bones/chew treats, so you can rule out teeth/jaw trouble? What happens if you just leave food down for 10 minutes, and offer it again next day? NO treats/broth/fish etc.... ?

fantastic pics!!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/539458...eb63f131e_z.jpg Nice one!

I can't get by without my.............. picasa Glad you have it working a bit better !

The bodies ........... Unfortunately back when I was working , bodies were bagged,collected, and 'mass buried' ....not many went home to be buried, and almost none were cremated. I do remember a few that had been in car accidents.... bagged and waiting, when the family decided they needed to come 'say goodbye' and I had to hurriedly wash/brush /arrange the poor little bodies so they were respectable .... Dark humour was, and I guess still is a part of coping ... and we had our share of moments ...

Well yes, of COURSE animals have preferences! Dogs have taste ability..and can feel texture/temperature, so naturally, given a choice, they will choose that which they prefer.No choices here though .. That's a given. Parrots and goannas,and sheep ...they all have preferences , too .. it's just a lot of the time, what they eat is out of their control.

Boy she has grown!! lookit those long legs!! She looks very happy - so does your old boy. To me she looks very greyhound now ... in this photo.. her front legs look a bit bowed/and as if she is not taking weight on them? Got any more photos of her sitting & standing ? It may just be the angle.. but I always worry about large pups... they grow so quickly ... .. http://www.dolforums.com.au/uploads/monthl...85544_thumb.jpg

yep.