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Hamlet wears a muzzle when I'm worried he will scrounge stuff ... he has a plastic basket one . if YOU treat putting the muzzle on as an everyday occurrence, same as putting on the collar and lead- your dog will soon see it the same way. if you hesitate, and apologise...... she will feel that it is a bad thing . My brother has one working dog who needs to be muzzled around young sheep- he gets impatient he learnt VERY quickly that work came after he put his 'helmet' on- so now comes eagerly when we say " C'mon leo, put the helmet on"

I don't know- all I know is that our working dogs never get bathed, or brushed (the very long coated ones get the odd comb thru during moulting), they only get spray on flea/fly treatment (permoxin)when needed, and we have never had one of them with any sort of skin problem or allergy (aside from the odd case of sarcoptic mange from killing mangy foxes .), and the 'collie nose' in those odd ones with lack of pigment. Our pups are born & raised on/in sand/dirt. they eat all sorts of dead things/bones, and play with very undesirable looking things they find

re photos- have a look HERE

You sound as if you are on the right track Now- where are the photos! ?

PICASA did this fix in a minute- just a basic one

What a lovely and touching tribute . So sorry he was taken early.

Hi zoobird. You will probably find what you're looking for HERE

and that is a lovely thing :0 Do you have a scrap book:) Those sorts of little memories/quotes would be a nice addition... then you could look thru it sometimes, and smile, perhaps, at the happy times . I have a quote here on my desk. "Don't cry because it's over- Smile, because it happened! "

I like wiggle-bum dogs

pumpitdog- it must have been very hard to lose a dog at a youngish age like that here are some links for you- I hope they may be of help. LINK LINK LINK

cold black tea ( or slightly warm) use several times a day, just dribble into one corner of the eye like normal drops.. or use it as a flush.. It is gentle and does help we use it a lot here with 'dusted' dogs!

Tyler Lucky pup, to have a safe run in which to enjoy the sun and the scents of outdoors If you don't mind the clearing up... put in a cardboard carton or two for him to jump on/wreck..and a large ball, like a soccer ball (NOT plastic) that he can roll around , throw himself on, and attack!

I think the main reason mites don't show is that there are often not many around..and a scraping may miss them having recently had a sarcoptes infestation myself (courtesy of my piglet) I can vouch for the incessant and unpleasant itch

The vet treated him without a skin scraping? Weird! The most likely is an allergy. It could be almost anything... :p grass, pollen, WANDERING DEW creeper, beef, food colourings, flea treaments, grains etc etc etc... What is he getting fed? and what has changed in the yard/park/garden with the onset of Spring? Oh- and a skin scraping should be requested.. only takes a minute, and mites can be seen, if they are present- that way , at least you'll know, and be able to begin 'disinfecting' the bedding/house, etc too !

A cake I most definitely did NOT make :p LINK

That second pic- that's straight out of 'Turner & Hooch" !! :p

Agree with erny!! :p especially the fact of NOT 'rewarding' him inadvertently when he is showing those behaviours.

secretkei- not much advice on his training, sorry... but please do NOT wrap the leash around your hand again... it could be worse next time :p if you want a short leash... just hold it further down towards the dog. The slack can just hang, or be loosely held with your other hand. I agree- when the dog feels/sees you wrapping the leash around your hand, he will start to get excited/anxious, as he anticipates what's coming!

Well, I guess when you are choking you forget your manners somewhat ...poor little thing

Glad she's ok! She is not silly...she is a puppy. How does it happen? It happens when food is the wrong size/ shape for the pup's age/eating habits.... Often a hungry pup will gulp small kibble .. and of course, they will often breathe at the wrong time , too ! Re the midday meal... why not give them a big feed in the morning.. one when you get home, and one at bedtime? leaving food out is not necesssary ...She doesn't really need 3 meals a day ... one in the morning, and one at night would probably be enough

remembering that goats are herd animals may help you. Goats also have a 'family' sense, and are sticklers for routine!! (or mine are ,anyway) About the only thing I train mine to do now is to disappear thru the nearest gate when I say 'OUT!' ...this can also be used if said goat is about to bite the piglet's tail, pound a pup into the dust, or attempt to jump on someone's car! She stops whatever she is doing , thankfully They work well for food..One of my old girls had a harness, and I would attach a large bag..we would wander around collecting rubbish..me picking up- she pulling the filling bag. It worked well

There is nothing I can say or do to take the pain away- I am so sorry........Just be kind to yourself ,make sure you sleep, and surround yourself with supportive people.

Stuff your kong with a mixture of nature's gift canned food (dilute it with a little water. Mix in a couple of bits of tasty kibble, and a few bits of apple, some grated cheese, plug small hole with peanut butter..and stand up in freezer to freeze

Oh, dear What a tragic end for your girl, and I am so sorry you had to witness it.Take care of yourself... :D Run free and safe , Bindi.....

Hi, Ash&sugar.Canned food is mostly water, usually.. I don't think it will put weight on. Check the ingredients on the dry food bag- what % fat is there? Kangaroo is LEAN meat dogs don't need rice/pasta. If she is just young and fit and active- she just needs better quality food, with an increased fat content.Possibly two meals a day..she needs quality, not quantity ;) Good meat for weightgain is lamb flap, or brisket, beef offcuts/brisket, or a good pet mince..this usually has bone and fat. This is just a starter comment- there are folks on here who are VERY knowledgable on diet