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Well presented reasoning

aahhh.. Thankyou. Apologies, Kashing. I obviously didn't read it properly .....

kashing? It appears you are online .., and you said ,I was wondering what the vet said ?

Oh - so you have been to the vet? What did they day, and how is the puppy?

After work may be TOO LATE!! puppies can go down hill VERY fast .. You need to leave work and take this pup to a vet . NOW. I hope you are indeed at the vets,and I hope your puppy will be OK. for the poor baby....

Hamlet is now 7, and up until this year was fine with thunder . Now he is quite anxious. etc.. I just let him go to his bed in my room ..and let him out when it's over .He just curls up & waits.....Don't know what he does when I'm not here..probably just sits at the back door ... on the blanket.

Indeed- and that is the job of whatever professional has been consulted .

actually you can It's just a matter of training them to go ON COMMAND .. and then,when walking, there is no peeing or pooing except where YOU want them to go . I trained many many dogs to do this, when doing Guide dog training ...as a lot of guide dogs go to work ..and at pee breaks , there is often only a small area in which toileting is possible/permitted. Must admit- seeing dogs peeing everywhere when walking is a pet hate of mine

he has that intent stare already ..not even fledged! Beautiful

*nods*

Ok... so why not get a professional in to do just this ? A dog which is snapping should NOT be worked on by anyone but a professional. ... there is just too much chance of something going very wrong.

So ... does any of this sound as if it may be something you are able to try? Chewing sticks can sometimes also lead to wood splinters in gums/throat

Oh No . Hopefully some kind person is looking after her .

He's very nicely marked

Chicken wing tips are fine for small dogs/puppies ...but, IMO, only good as a treat for larger ones . Your dog/s would probably LOVE whole chicken frames/turkey wings/beef brisket bones .... lamb flaps . All bigger bones, and large enough to chew, but soft enough to not splinter, OR crack teeth! have a read CLICK HERE CLICK HERE

Lovely tribute ..and what a fantastic photo to keep as a reminder Run free, bambi .

Worms live in all sorts of places

Give folks a chance ! :D My thoughts: Muzzle your dog in an appropriate light muzzle which allows for proper mouth opening/airflow. walk your dog on leash in areas where there are sticks. avoid dog park/areas where there are sticks. MUZZLES~ available oh - and take time and patience, add lots of rewards, and teach your dog to happily give you objects he picks up

*nods* it may also be useful if you were to go to an obedience class or three - it's always good to see what problems everyone else is having, and to get help /ideas

Dogs don't need much psyllium! Check with the vet My dogs get a level teaspoon... but start with a 1/4, and work up. I always soak it first for 10 minutes , then mix with food .

Practice, practice, practice :D reward him EVERY time he comes to you ..either with pats or treats ... take him out to teh backyard on a long line and make a game of calling him to you and playing /giving treats /stroking EVERY time he comes when you call . If he doesn't come..a LIGHT tug on the line ..show him the treat/toy ,and wait for him to come . That's a basic way... but really it is practice !You have to reward him for COMING ,NOT for sitting afterwards, NOT for when he jumps up on you ... This gives you an idea of the way it works LINK

I believe so. I also believe people no longer realise that a dog is a well kitted out PREDATOR.

Gert's fine They both needed to catch up on some sleep today .

A lot of folks think behaviour such as that , from a pup is 'cute' .. a big fierce dog in miniature... I hope they now get some professional help.

Bones and psyllium husks also help produce a harder/more substantial stool .Some diets and extra fibre sources may make for more poo..not hard and solid poo