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No ticks here- and flea activity is minimal in winter- so only when needed.

fair enough, it's just that you seem to have no specific strategies to use on Banjo to show him that his behaviour is unacceptable..... what did she suggest to do when he DOES mouth/nip/walk away?

Apologies but if this behaviour is still occurring and escalating - then she may be great, but perhaps her methods are ineffective ?

OK- may I suggest you find a trainer who CAN help!! If you ask- I am sure someone here has used/knows of someone who will be able to help you . I agree it is a worry with kids ....sorry it is such an anxious time and telling you to stop the kids doing stuff which brings on the behaviour is avoidance- NOT training., IMO. I can't really tell you strategies- I cannot see your kids, or the dog... which is why the best way is to have someone come to your house and work with you all.

PLEASE bear in mind if you are setting one of these up ... you need a LARGE clear area .. no shrubs/trees,roots,pots /fences within the range of the length of the tether, and about a metre besides - so dogs CANNOT reach anything with their front paws , and risk injury by tangling/jumping. If you are wanting to do TWO - the dogs must not be able to get within a metre of each other at least- to avoid tangling/strangulation. Also- with these cables - if not kept reasonably taut..they can get tangled around feet/legs. For a running line I prefer a heavyish chain as the tether. Building a run is actually a lot less stressful! And safer for your dog. It doesn't need to be very expensive- pavers/fence panels(2nd hand is fine) ... small amount of roofing material .... depending on the dog's size- even 2nd hand aviaries/chook pens will do .

For how long? Sounds as if Banjo needs some educating ... so he CAN be handled .he is a teenager, and is being horrible. Ok- you are doing training, but what specifics are you doing to ensure he is safe to handle, and so he sees the kids as 'pack leaders' ? There may be some useful info in this link LINK

Excellent news ... now, to stop her sideswiping things!!

Good news, hshen I hope the relocation goes smoothly, and that your little dog finds a nice home .

Well - they should be able to give you a really special day!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! You deserve a day all to yourself, with lots of your favourite things!! I found THIS for you

candle lit for you, Jed

Awwww

It's sad -in so many countries,accomodations are not as dog friendly. :D I hope you find somewhere lovely for your boy.

Tim's Mum - my fuji is the same - the lens is great for macro... but just Ok for other stuff (which I don't do a lot of anyway Your ricoh just LOVES flowers

lovely to see the photos first thing in th e morning ! Thank you . Hoping Jed has a strong healing day today.

...and flies mating. (cropped as well )

A little gecko

better news! Good to read.

+ 1 +2 tough love.

Glad she's home - and hope that you can contain her seperately and keep a bucket on her head . She really does NOT need to be bouncing and chewing - to worry you any more !

and a couple more. The raindrop on nasturtium leaf was taken with mu fuji finepix S8000d the others, my Sony DSCN1. There are some gorgeous macro images in this thread - lovley to see Everyone looks for something different, and everyone produces images containing bits of themselves

Point & shoot macro No dslr here.

THIS Site appears to have some good stuff! Take a peep at the first aid kits as well .

yep . Usually dogs are like chocaholics if it's there, they will pig out!! Dogs are 'wired' so that their brains will still behave as if they are wild, and hunting their food. If they have a good and successful 'hunt' they eat to bursting ... as they may not get a feed again for days . Modern dogs will still do this ... even tho they have food there all the time for your queries about BARF... click on HERE and HERE have fun learning all about dog food and feeding!

Puppies and ill dogs may benefit from free feeding- but I feel most dogs will do much better if their portions are controlled, and if they are kept lean By feeding your dogs separately , you will soon discover what dogs are needing more/less food, and it is more of a communication/love thing - YOU are actually providing the food every time your dog eats. YOU are standing thee, telling your dog to sit ,while waiting for his dinner, and your dog is there gazing at you - rather than the dogs just helping themselves whenever THEY want You might find THIS thread interesting