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Puggerup- perhaps you can explain to your SIL that dogs do not NEED to "find a girlfriend" to lead happy doggy lives... her Golden will be quite content ,possibly MOREso if he never has a chance to run with an in season bitch,and better still ,if he is castrated.

Aren't males disgusting ? :rolleyes: normal for any young healthy male

Weeel- if 'someone' contacts the council- just make sure it ISN'T you .. so you can tell the truth then the bitch will at least get speyed!

Hmmmmmm :rolleyes:

Nooo- she is being submissive. How is she able to get to your face to lick you?Are you on the ground? IMO- if you are showing disapproval- better to just turn away from the dog... remembering corrections/disapproval is only effective for whatever action you CATCH the dog doing... I do things.short, and sharp.. and then carry on as normal.... no apologising from either party..no cuddle to make up... just BAH! ignore then back to doing what I was ....

:rolleyes: and lord knows what she will be like when her protective maternal side appears !! Oh- better mention to you SIL that her dog will now possibly want to be in on the action if neighbourhood bitches are in season , and he smells them !

Hi- and welcome :rolleyes: Sounds as if you and your dog would greatly benefit from individual sessions with a good trainer . I cannot help with recommendations, but if you ask in theTRAINING FORUM, I am sure someone will help! have you been with him to any obedience lessons/clubs?

:rolleyes: That is just so sad - poor bitch, poor puppies.

Sounds as if a veterinary behaviourist consult would be a useful thing. Good luck with the breeder, and I hope you can get some help. It certainly sounds serious :rolleyes:

May I suggest locking lexi in her crate for short periods- like when she has her bone? That way, being locked in is a time when she has a trewat- and she gets let out again - which she will remember

That's awful. The property owner should have made SURE he was supported in his decision to allow animals. Hope you can sort something out.

Jodielass- Have a read HERE for lots of information about diet and feeding a BALANCED raw diet. Kangaroo and carrot is NOT a balanced diet You are planning to breed? May I suggest you spend lots of time on here reading up on your breed, nutrition, and , forgive me if you have done all your homework, but reading things such as these may help you. You also need to consider WHY you want your bitch to whelp- what is there about her which will benefit the labrador population? LINK LINK If you are interested in breeding - then there is LOTS to learn- and lots to do, before you make the decision

Hi- I have no specific experience, sorry - must be frustrating and a worry . What walking/obedience does the dog get each day? Sounds as if he is getting plenty of free play- but what organised, brain work is he having? What advice did his breeder give? have they noticed any spinning in their bloodlines ? Do they have an comment about what may have triggered it?

jess- has the dog been in the house? is he entire? how is he with kids/other dogs etc? has he been socialised around cars/streets etc?

I have never noticed! My guess is tho, that texture is important- as their senses change/improve, they become more aware of WHAT they have in their mouths- and how it feels...

and that can be reported to redbubble!

Don't have holidays these days- but no. if I have a holiday it's just that Just me .

It just sounds like stress/anxiety. In a nutshell- DON'T take him driving. YET. You could Start feeding him playing with him around teh car.. with the doors open. gradually throw his treats/toys into the car (put up some steps or ramp for him....) and let him go in one door/out the other, etc . Do this until he will beg to jump around in the car. Then have him in teh car, and close teh doors(leaving windows a bit down , so there is no air pressure shock!! That worries ME- let alone a dog. If that goes well.. and he is totally relaxed..then start the car- but don't move. treat/play, whatever... but ONLY when he's relaxed and looking at you Do NOT cuddle talk to/play with him if he's panting, ears back, shaking.... Gradually do this until he is quite comfortable- Do NOT hurry the process ... then move to driving up & down teh driveway..and then a bit further.... Not sure if it will work- perhaps someone has better suggestions

I get my Ester C at a pharmacy- and we shop in a small country town

Why not buy chicken frames for your boy ? That way he gets his chewing and his bone and his meal

Sorry- I didn't explain myself in my post calcium ascorbate provides both calcium and vitamin C in a gentle, easily absorbed form. Ascorbic acid provides vit C in an acidic form which can cause upsets.

calcium ascorbate is a vitamin C linked to calcium. NON ACIDIC - the action in the stomach splits it into calcium, and Vit.C ascorbic ACID - can cause diarrhoea..as it is an acid going into an already acidic environment.. I only ever use calcium ascorbate for me and the dogs sodium ascorbate is also gentle and well absorbed, but too much sodium(salt) is not good for anyone! all just my opinions- am no chemist there are others on here with experience in the foot/leg troubles you can see- hopefully they can help

How is she this morning?

I normally don't read any photog. mags or articles, cos I don't understand a lot of it- don't have a DSLR,find it too dry, and don't have photoshop. I do enjoy the writing style and advice on here though . It is also poking fun- LINKS