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This is a bad plan in a few ways Throwing treats to a dog ... what if the dog is allergic to beef/colourings/corn syrup or whatever ? :D For multiple dogs, this apparent kindness could indeed lead to the death of one or more dogs Not recommended ... have a read HERE for some discussion on use of electric fencing. It could be used to keep your guys away from the actual fence... What about 'ping string'?

Good to read of some progress

Perhaps she may have to have a day or two crated- with breaks for toilet (off the deck....every couple hours? When she does go.. then praise her..... and leave her free for an hour or so . If no action.. straight back into the crate ....wiat a while....... toilet opportunity offered.... and repeat

If a drain was inserted like that- in all probabilty there was quite a decent injury under teh skin. Small punctures are indeed best left open.... however, deep/bites with underlying tissue destruction are very likely to have pockets in which infection will quickly set up ...also they may not heal well.. damage possibly was'cleaned up', re attached and drained... I would be asking the vet ... explain yiour aunt is old, and got a shock at seeing her dog.

Oh... and you may enjoy reading THIS THREAD

At 8 weeks- it is a behaviour puppies do with each other, but not all teh time. Yes, it can just be from being excited. My suggestion is to change the way he is being played with. No 'wrestling'/letting him clamber over you, etc. instead, maybe throw balls etc for him.... and then quietly praise him when he is playing nicely. Excited 'baby' voices, lots of physical contact- rolling him around.. this will all just stimulate him and may cause the reaction of humping. I also agree with the get up and walk away strategy- NO talk, or eye contact- just up and go.

Why not give him lamb flaps, or BARF patties, or roo meat?

May I suggest you do some work with your dogs first get someone's help, and check what they are like with dog friendly felines..also other cats who may run. two largeish dogs like yours, and a skittish kitten may not be the nest combination. IMO- any cat can be brought up to be good with dogs... it;s the dogs which may not be good with cats WE have 3 cats and numerous dogs.All the cats are fine with dogs- but we do have a couple of the dogs who would cheerfully kill the cats

sounds good!

They are just gorgeous pics of the littlies....

Hi, Jed. I hope you and your friend are getting all help and support for coping with early release. Go gently ... ((hug)) Back to that interview - of course it was edited .. they all are- but you did look terrific ,and caring

yes, wonder how he is going?

You have done a great job with this VERY handsome boy . he will be stunning when he grows up !!Someone's going to be a lucky owner!

he, he..... how did it go?

x2 poor little gremlin

the bolded bit is attention he earns from barking. What training do you do with him each day, and how long is he walked (and how often?) What toys does he have ...are they ones which provide a lot of mental stimulation? Was he brought up around lots of different noises? What does he do when he's inside with you? Is he calm, or noisy inside as well?

He looks terrific!! Well Done

Hi, rach - hope he is feeling better very soon! perhaps it may hurt your dog to lap water? perhaps he will be more interested in milk/water mixture..or just give him wet food . If he has been on a drip etc at th evets he may not be very thirsty anyway- don't worry too much. Just leave things there.. and when he wants to, he will.

Stress can make dogs do this too .... just a thought.

Welcome. First things first To avoid possible stomach upsets etc with the new pup- feed exactly what the breeder is using for the first weeks ...then gradually change over to your choice of food. I think it's label reading time ! The quality of a food is in its ingredients ... Meat is obviously the most important ingredient - this should be first on an ingredient list, ideally. BARF feeding is popular - and can be done without too much effort here are some links to threads which may interest you. LINK LINK http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...mp;hl=BARF+diet

Lumps..... Hmmm.could be allergy/abscess/bite... hard to suggest any one cause with not much info poor puppy... he is in teh wars .

Hi, Jed Hope today was better than yesterday, and gives you a glimpse of how much better tomorrow will be

Don't need eyes to smell bones Should be more of 'em!! (cadaver dogs)

Sometime in teh next few weeks I will be getting some ex caged hens- so I will see how long it takes them to be happy chookies I love watching happy chookies !

What sort of food? about 1/3 or 1/2 of his current food ..and as said, bulked out with cooked pumpkin if needed