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My old Mitchell was the sweetest dog around people and other animals generally... but he was also totally reliable as a self-appointed 'protector' when the two of us were anywhere ...if it was not a 'walking the dog' exercise.. and I was sitting/taking photos/ snoozing on a beach or something... NO ONE would get within a few metres of me without him growling/standing up... He let burglars rob my car....

Crying here......... so sorry- but it's not your fault.

Thanks, Chezzyr I should be out doing stuff... I DID do this tho Damn I hate new toys ! :cool: Wentworth Jail. *gone*

I have just tried out Picasa's new features.. haven't had time before ( have used picasa for years... I am impressed with their new collage function, and also the ability to add text to photos, and edit out obvious flaws/blemishes easily ... May I recommend it to those who just want to have a 'play', and not get bogged down in technology-speak a quick one just done to celebrate our rain event, today ! 20 mm :cool:

Ok... given he does have some physical limitations, and some perceived fear issues.. please book yourself a good trainer, and get their help. I am sure folks here will recommend someone for you

animalsluvbree... What is his general behaviour? How does he behave around the house? Sit for his food.. walk on lead politely... not look for attention... What training do you do with him? and ............. do you have photos? You would probably benefit from a professional trainer one-one one .Interpreting body language and attitude is easier when the trainer can see and interact with teh dog concerned .

Ask your vet

Definitely!! There will be tears before bedtime

I would.. It sounds as if they are totally ignorant of cameras.... and are just trying to offload it... Or are being deliberatley misleading...

So Sorry... R I P charlie

Ours crunch up rabbit heads.. so duck heads should be fine

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oops wet and DSLR are two words which should not be anywhere near each other Hope , that after leaving it open, and wiping everything... it will be ok tomorrow *fingers crossed*

Yep.. it all makes sense

*nods* Lucky all ours crave it then They often leave a meal... except hamlet ... but are always happy for attention.

*nods*

Please get Teddy to a vet as well ! Dog bites can become infected Your BF's pup and the goat need to be penned seperately.................... Please do NOT have them all in together :D puppies will chase.... As for training /stockproofing her..I will leave that to the experts . We have standard sized goats, who will bunt/roll pups.. and pups do not do it again.!!

males! easily pleased Thankyou folks... It is interesting, and now it does make more sense... looking forward to hearing more :D

Ok... Apart from occasionally teaching "down"/Drop with a food lure.. I have never done it.I was never taught it, and , truthfully, don't feel like trundling around with a bag of food on my belt all the time I am after stories of WHY you do it this way... advantages/disadvantages??? I'm of the old school.. sincere verbal and gentle physical praise as reward.. quiet calm voice, or whistle to communicate.. sometimes a leash/collar. None of our working dogs are trained on leash.. apart from their initial meets with yarded sheep as youngsters. They know they will get patted/cuddled for a job well done...and they get the satisfaction of using their abilities/instincts None of my 'pet' dogs, or dogs I trained as Guides or Therapy dogs were ever trained using food... I understand using Drive.. and am guessing this is why food is used.. but it seems such a hassle to buy/make treats/ have to carry them... blah blah . Convince me Please? make me UNDERSTAND Thanks..

oh.. I can't remember.. but I do remember corresponding with both them and cobber, saying how disappointed we were. Bonnie had 2 big changes. one was being sold to purina the other was a scarcity of kangaroo meat due to drought conditions. This led to a change in ingredient placings and ingredients. Cobber also changed, due to not being able to source meat. They introduced more fish.

That's a very tough call... run free old girl.. Take care, weeacre.

Simple... do NOT buy any Chinese sourced/manufactured food products, for animals or humans !!

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Sounds like something with melamine in but how it would get in the meat? Oh.. perhaps they put in the meat to increase the protein levels....like they did the milk pdr ? Yuk.