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OK. yesterday I was wandering taking photos .. and as I went to get closer to one area this handsome beast appeared .. all stiff legged and head down and barking /growling. I stood there for a few seconds- he kept approaching .. so I put my head down, and walked back to the car Must admit to losing all nerve:( he was a workman's dog ... he doesn't even live anywhere near! he came over to the car, and there was no response to being told how handsome he was and how good he was not to have eaten me .... just held his tail stiffer . I even gave him some chips- which he pee'd on!! Hmph !! Too sexy for ANYTHING, it seems Oh, and it was bark/induced DROOL hanging from his mouth ......

I'll take 3 of those little monsters please! The main thing to remember is NOT to fall prey to the cute puppy syndrome ..things like picking puppy up when it comes over and puts paws on your leg....

Rockdog- welcome to the D O L rollercoaster ! I know what it's like living away from the conveniences of a town/city... it does make things more difficult to access and plan to make use of . I am so looking forward to an update after you meet with folks in the 'big smoke'. Rocky is lucky he has an owner who is doing her darndest to ensure he can be happy and safe.

Oh :rolleyes: Thinking of you .

Being a mixed breed- he could turn out anything! However-- getting him as a pup, a lot of the behaviours he will have as an adult are ones YOU have taught him as a baby - so there is a pretty good chance he will be what you want .;) What does he look like? do you have a photo?Does he look like a JRT?

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Oh! Yes Not as cute tho .

That is so sad

Taken this afternoon on a picnic

Two good posts - I am glad the dogs got homes tailor-made

walk proudly over the bridge old fella ..

Maybe get him to kick a ball or two .. or a rattly toy she can chase? Doesn't matter of she just chases it :D Digging is great! they can share digging for toys !

:D *whispers* probably not a good game to play .. as she will rapidly grow , and still want to play chase and bounce Pups chasing kids and getting excited when they see kids running can often end in tears . You might enjoy reading this little ebook -it's free LINK Oh.. and puppy photos are always appreciated

Sorry, here I will disagree . It has been done before on teh forum, and will be again...and is certainly not done with any intent to be cruel. A frustrated angry and tired owner, with a puppy who is confused and unsure , that is cruel ;) Sometimes new puppy owners are dealt a rough hand, and find the best , and hardest ,thing to do, is to return a pup and wait for either a more appropriate pup, or a time in their life when they are more able to cope. I'm glad pup is enjoying outside I am all for pups playing outside ! I don't recall using the word horrible - I did use other words 'frustrated and sad and angry'.

Staffygirl 88 No we don't know you. I do know that you sound extremely frustrated and sad and angry. You have kids. You have an ill parent You feel let down by a supposedly trustworthy breeder You feel resentment towards the pup because it didn't come with all the good guarantees promised. OK As someone else said, perhaps now is not the best time for you to be copping yet another responsibility? perhaps now is not the best time to cope with a puppy. No disgrace there. Life happens, and often we just cannot do everything as well as expected. If you do want to continue raising this pup - then you need much more help/support than can be found in typed words. You and your pup will greatly benefit from a trainer working alongside you , tailoring a training style to suit you, your family and this puppy , who is going to grow into a dog who will be an ambassador for its breed .

Staffygirl88 some info on the two breeds found on D O L . http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/inform...ull-terrier.asp http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/inform...ire-terrier.asp

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I have never taken away a bowl from our dogs ... BUT they will give me what they are eating/holding when I ask ... and it is SO useful ;) I have taught this using the 'swap' game ... "You GIVE me your toy on command, you get something better , AND the toy back"...escalating to "You give me the bone , and you get something better , AND the bone back" to "You GIVE/DROP whatever is in your mouth NOW! you will get a treat ....and may get your prize back, if it is not yucky " A very handy thing.. and not one hand in a food bowl ever. Please contact a trainer who will come to your home and help you sort out some rules which suit you and your baby puppy... it will ease your frustration, and help set your pup up .

Please don't do this .... IMO there is no need, and it could end badly one time. If you really want to play around with a dog and food- just add a few treats to her bowl during a meal ... or do the 'swap' game ... giving her a treat when she brings you a toy ... then giving a treat when she brings you a bone.... bit this is in the future. For now she needs to eat in peace & quiet.

As a growing pup she needs the correct balance of minerals etc. IF you decied to use roo meat you would then have to provide bones, offal /veg to balance everything out .Some fat and gristle is GOOD for dogs, as is RAW bone,and offal. Now, a little trick. When she is asleep .... or outside .. put her meals on 3 little plates or in 3 saucers/bowls whatever. have them sitting in a cupboard.. and simply grab one at mealtime! NO anticipatory carryings-on :p I do recommend you start her on THIS at mealtimes ;)

She sounds as if she WAS toilet trained to not go in her bed- she sounds as if she was trained to go ON CONCRETE! She is doing what she is trained to do :D It is now up to you to take her on a long leash on grass or wherever. Re pooing in the crate- it could well be anxiety /stress This baby will certainly be picking up on your frustration/anger/anxiety... and she is probably reacting. this is perhaps also why she doesn't look you in the eye- you SCARE her. Are you expecting too much? I would say, yes. ;) You have a young baby of your own ... have high expectations, and a possibly slightly unreal puppy/little boy vision ( remembering that by the time he is old enough to really participate in caring for and training 'his' dog, she will be middle aged and set in her ways ) Leaving her outside until she's fully trained? She can NOT be fully trained unless she is with you, and you are working at training her in all the house rules,sorry. The worm issue is unfortunate- but it happens . Not good publicity for the breeder, but not a hangable offence, either, in the scheme of things .You were on top of it, and did all the right things ! Perhaps get in a private trainer to help you, or consider rehoming this puppy ...for everyone's sanity . :p

;) WoW! doesn't that photo bring out all her good points beautifully?!! Terrific photo. I am so glad all is going well with her adoption - it seems it is the right thing for all concerned , and that is what it's all about :p

Oh ! he's there ! Last time I popped in- the people had not responded..... Sounds interesting!! Danger Dog! :D Dylan 's a good name ..... hopefully the others see that he's just a pain, not a danger ....

I had a fear aggressive dog- and he was VERY wary of invasions into his personal space I learnt to manage it - never 'cured' it. Behaviour on leash, like 'lashing out' can occur because the dog feels threatened . The dog also picks up tension from the owner - body language, leash tighness, voice, sweat.... It is not an easy one to try & learn to manage without personal help.

yoiks! gremlins