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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

YES - but she has probably removed the evidence. Mice will cannibalise ..one sick/dead one, and in overcrowded/stressful conditions, they will eat them. Not nice to see.

Gert is about 10 0r 11 now .... crazy old thing !

My Mum has 2 dogs sleeping with her at night- one oldie in her room..and another in the sleepout off mum's room. Gert , the sleepout dog has always been a wimp when thunder is about – but last night things must have been bad (I heard NOTHING !) Mum woke about 3.30 am to a bang/crash ...and that was as well as the thunder! Gert had hopped up onto the commode chair in the sleepout, and then straight thru the part opened window..thru the flyscreen ..onto the tallboy, knocked all the books to the floor, and jumped down !! Poor Mum didn't know WHAT had happened for a minute or two Seems thunderphobia can worsen with age

Odd name .....

I would be contacting his breeder first ,and show/ask them. .....

Oh - Ok, does she have anal gland problems?

true...

Honestly, If I only had the dog one day a week- he would just be on lead if I wanted to take/put him anywhere . saves stress- he has no choice...there is no room for error.

Why are you giving her pumpkin and carrot? That is usually used when dogs are on a diet .... to bulk out a meal , and I would not have thought a teenager needed to lose weight to that extent? What happens if she doesn't get the vegetable? Maybe try it for a few days and see ?