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Is it still school holidays?

I like that sort of meerkat!

I agree- a vet should be consulted- just in case there is damage . Your dog may also have contracted kennel cough .. either way the vet will be able to let you know

Poor girl. That is disgusting .

When supposing noise of vehicles as a source of fear, one has to remember tho, that a smallish pup is at wheel level/exhaust level of vehicles.... and something going past may well spray the pup with hot smelly exhaust We always were very careful with that when guide dog training - a mouthful of hot exhaust would not do dog any favours .

Impossible to give adequate advice with so little information .. it could be anything!! Could not your friends just treat the dog as a baby puppy and do the housetraining thing (after a vet check ) ?

Why not take her to where you normally do obedience, and walk her around there on leash to build up her confidence?When she is happy walking there, then gradually work up to areas where there are other things ...She may well need treats and pats for being brave ... but ONLY when she IS being brave.. not when she's cowering...or you are rewarding her fears

Not a good sign.

Do you see her pee? Or do you just notice it of a morning or whenever? is it a lot.... just one pee..or does she go there at times during the day?

X2 Someone who can see your pup in its environment is much better able to give you the 'tools' to help fix any problems.

Our dogs do not get regular flea stuff applied- so when flies are bad- we use permoxin as a spray .. mostly on the ears and feet. Not sure how this would go if you are using flea kill products as well. Any actual fly bitten patches get paw paw cream applied lightly... or the purple spray CETRIGEN works well.. but stains are long lasting and can be rubbed off on furniture!

kiesha09.... nice to read the update! Well done :D

wuffles do they have a digging pit? perhaps a nice deep digging pit with their toys buried would help?Is there a certain part of teh yard n which they do their barky play? If so.. then perhaps modifying this part by removing objects or putting objects there ... erecting a part-fence ... may just change their behaviour ?

and that is NOT what this thread is about at all :D Sorry if you felt I was delegating guilt! I started this thread because I feel sad because so many people out there have lost touch with, or just don't realise that DOGS as a whole are what they are - animals equipped with teeth. chasing instinct, and all the other things dogs do, which are these days, mostly NOT what people want/expect when they buy a dog.

Mmm.. yes, that fern pic is delicious :D

Do you want a treatment .. after the flies have bitten.. or a fly repellant?

:D ILTBY GOOD FOR YOU !!!!!! those 'teaser' pics are certainly beautiful best of luck with the exhibition, and I hope there are some sales at the end

Oh That is so very sad for you. :D So quickly .

Cute dogs! I like the colours in the first one! :D It's hard to do the best thing and focus on the eyes when dogs are wriggling Love your dogs'faces

Of course they would know Scents & sounds are different from a distance.... and I guess they would know the house layout!

Sending thoughts to them all... and hoping the no posting is just that she's busy with kids etc ....

Jed- that is such a marvellous descriptive 'training' piece!! Lovely to see !

This is the only boxer I know, currently . I just had to sneak in these pics ..... She is around 12 ..and has always been the most attuned and kind girl. The lady who owns her will be devastated when the time comes for their parting.. as thru several tragedies, this dog has been the only constant ..the one who soaked up the tears, and was there for hugs. She is such a wonderful old thing. No obedience training ..never had many walks or anything .. has moved house a few times ..never misses a beat She has been the best ambassador for this amazing breed

Oh Hoping for good blood results .

Alfie.. N I LI F Nothing In Life Is Free The dog must 'work' for any praise/treats.. no gratuitous pats etc ..just because the dog is breathing , basically. Dog sits- gets praise Dog comes up and huffs in your face- dog gets totally ignored. That sort of thing... edit- forgot LINK