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Dressing a dog up when it is young is one thing... demanding a muzzle is worn is another . The muzzle needs to be correctly FITTED prior to purchase..and needs to be of a very open weave basket type - being an older dog, coated, and with hot muggy weather- Teddy will need to be able to open his mouth and pant when out & about. His waning eyesight/hearing could well affect his sensing of people- and you need to perhaps change teh way he is presented with new people. Asking about techniques used by a trainer may not be very helpful .. as every dog is different, as is every home/family dynamic and doggy routine What is a useful management tool for one person/dog may not be at all suited to another, unfortunately ...and 'trying' different techniques without experienced assessment/support can sometimes make things worse. Hoping you and Teddy get the help you need soon - so he can be made to feel more comfortable, and so you are equipped with new skills

I get frustrated with licky dogs .... it annoys me. I tend to pat a dog who gets licky from behind... never do face to face stuff if I can avoid it , and always use as little voice as possible..keeping it slow and low.It can be slowed/stopped . A pup licking your other dogs.. esp. if he is focussing on head/muzzzle is saying " hey, I'm little, cute, and mean no harm " or stuff similar to that, I think

Oh How horrible for you . I am sorry. Seems poor Comet was only destined to light up the sky for a short time, like his namesake. Fly swift and free, young man. for you . What a situation to be placed in. thinking of you now, worrying about your dogs....

You may find this old thread helpful CLICK HERE You pup should be fine once you learn what to do ! her intelligence abilities are all there waiting for your communications. have you owned /trained other pups?

Sounds as if the dog's owner needs to learn a bit more about her dog and why it is doing these things .Good for you in trying to help!

Ok... so you need a 'circuit breaker' Don't speak to her at first. go in.. and before she approaches.. have a special toy with you which will squeak or rattle ..or use a clicker.That will get her attention.. then calmly and slowly , and with a hand signal.. get her to approach .When she is standing still, or sitting, click/rattle again softly, and giver her the toy . perhaps she will fetch? That way you can indeed pay her attention ..for doing something other than being excited

That dog should be in hospital.You can not be expected to keep alive such an ill dog. I hope you have contacted somewhere that will take him in .

Looks like you're having fun. :)Many hours of clicking ahead!! What's wrong with your Dane's eyes ?They look sore

Doesn't sound normal to me... could be any type of tummy bug - season probably has nothing to do with it , but a temperature check is a good idea Hope she's feeling better soon.

Thanks, becks.. that's the one

A dandie dinmont ..think it came 2nd ,behind a Russian Scottie? no idea .... sorry.

It was on austar .. no idea what channel, sorry

perhaps the compilers of the CD have not been told about the evil puppy farms/pet shops yet . They are music arrangers/ , hardly going to research the possible flow on effects of every old Christmas song !

I am not a real dog show fan .. or know much about how it all works.. but enjoy watching snippets of Crufts ;) Mum & I just flicked the telly on to Crufts..and I was pleased to see a friend and her dog being placed ! ;) Good timing indeed

Has she been checked to see if there is a dental/jaw problem? Can she crunch up larger dry biscuits/apples? Will she eat meat in a slab/slice? Like a piece of lamb flap (minus bone) ..about 10 cm square?

The dried muck... could it be discharge from the mother?

That's also why I asked if the OP had been shown how to use a check chain.... the technique used seemed a bit odd

Bet you jumped, too!! It's on occasions like this I will roar/make noise etc .. so the pups think lizards/snakes are to be well avoided (and if your dog has already grabbed the lizard.. it is probably badly injured AFAIK.. they cannot 'bruise' externally, so bleed internally...or get infections if there is a puncture )

I would suggest his lips are bare from nibbling at his feet .. compounded by a bacterial infection . Fix the foot problem.. the toes look bent at odd angles..because of way too long nails and the joints are probably painful? (and after some initial AB's ..his lips should heal Perhaps put a bucket or muzzle on to assist in the healing?

..oh, and don't worry too much about the slugs getting frozen. they are built for survival..if they feel cold ,they will gravitate towards their mother..which is what you want

Vote for wrapped icebricks/cordial bottles here!! You only need to show them once !

My favourite THIS one Some lovely subjects!

Are you going to any obedience classes? You may find it really useful to see/talk with others learning the same things With a check collar- did someone show you how to use it properly? if NOT.. then incorrect use will not be helpful to you or your pup. If you have not been taught how to walk properly, then you cannot teach your pup

Plain collars here as well. I believe people are using halters/harnesses in lieu of that bit extra training ...and belief that collars are 'cruel'