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Roger the Rhodie?? he looks very sweet- but of course I KNOW that's just a mask to fool us gullible humans ;) Looking forward to seeing his progress, erny ;)

Quite possibly an infection- hopefully the antibiotics will help- but I would have got her swabbed,just so you know.... Hope she's ok soon ;)

Whilst I am sorry for the workmate-recovering from personal difficulties, moving, having two large dogs to care for... These dogs have deliberately sought out and killed a dog. Their perceived increased aggressiveness onlead is, most probably, their reaction to her current handling of them... I accept the dogs are stressed,and also realise that each of the dogs,were they seperate may not have done this. However ,'pack' dictates differently- and so 'perhaps' a fence fight ended fatally. Where to? You were wise to suggest a behaviouralist.... and I do think good ,experienced ones ARE wise to the ways of humans ,as well as dogs.!! They have to be ,to be successful in their work! I hope that she is helped to a decision she can live with..

Thankyou all. Last night we had 5.5 mm rain- a fact of which I am glad, as now I won't see recent hoofprints in the sand- or the stray hair floating on the breeze...

How long after her season? Could be vaginitis- or pyo. was she mated at all?

No more pain, No more battling to stand up with a sore hip- She has left a big hole in my heart. (this was taken yesterday- I didn't know it was to be the last photo......)

Hi-aren't dogs innovative ? I second the small meal, more often, regime. I would also suggest removing the grain and vegetable component of his diet- at least temporarily. Both of these are not well digested by dogs, and not really needed anyway, so he may thrive on food which is higher in protein/energy like meat with fat thru/on it, soft bones like lamb brisket and whole chicken wings, plus maybe a good commercial puppy food in small quantities? The bones have the added attraction of getting him to chew, and taking his mind off other things- as well as supplying a lot of minerals etc !!!

I have a couple of freeflying 'kites' ......

Oh- I had forgotten that method!! ( and I have used it ) Yes- it is certainly a way to get pup focussed on other things for a moment

Glad things are looking more hopeful- and glad that you are being equipped with some 'tools'

I have PM'D you, Siobhan... I ,too have concerns about a) introducing a new dog into the mix, and especially b) putting this pup into a KENNEL She has had a big fright..... and the extra stressors over the next few days are not what her system needs ....

... and it makes them use their own resources...

Ok- IMO a baby puppy is still missing his mum/littermates- perfectly normal behaviour. I am a fan of "start as you mean to go on" If you want a pup to chew things on the rug- let him If you want a pup to be independent - provide him with toys and secure places away from humans... If you want a pup to be unsure, and clingy, and not want to make his own choices- keep changing the rules Your boy is still only a baby- and trying to adjust to a whole new world. I suggest making it easier for him by having the rules in place, and consistent, and non- negotiable. As someone wiser than me said a day or two ago "YOU buy the dog food- rules are non-negotiable" ! apologies if I have mis quoted :D

HI- All these things may be just exciting him more. What part of you is he biting? If it's hands- well, just keep your hands away from him- unless he is settled :D No playing tug or anything- no picking him up- no holding toys for him to grab... Legs/clothes? remove him calmly- or remove yourself.... leave him alone - no speaking... just somewhere there are no people! For several minutes. make sure he has QUIET interaction with people. CALM and smooth praise and patting/stroking- calm voice... Does he have toys which he can mouth/chew/shake?.. he needs to be able to carry and pounce, to locate and pick up- all without associating this fun with bits of human :p make sure he has a few irresistible ones (toys, not bits of human !)

Hi- to post photos- they need to be resized- instead of being 3 MB ,for example- they need to be well under 200 KB. You can resize photos easily and quickly by using this usually a size around 640 pixels and 80 quality will give a good enough image

exactly!! :D I am not technical- but I would agree here Why would you attempt to look at a pic at 100%zoom on any computer screen? I only use that zoom for photoshop work . Print out a few prints..1 of each size. postcard. A4, & perhaps A3.. and see what quality is there. Print out a scenic shot, a macro shot, and a mid range shot- of dog or person. Then you have a much better exapmle of what the camera can do . I use a fuji finepix S8000fd. A4 & a bit larger prints off that- Look OK.

I like this attitude! :D

you may want to search online for plants which are dangerous to dogs- I think Iris is one of them!

Glad the weeing in the crate seems to have stopped- he could have also had some bladder irritation,too OK- now he gets his own sandpit!! make him a large sandpit- bury his toys etc...let him dig THERE Make the rest of the places he could dig in unpleasant- leave some rocks around- bury netting underground ( I did this to our flower beds- stops chooks too!)... sprinkle his dropping in holes, make SURE he has a cool, sandy spot , sheltered, in which to rest. They love lying on soft cool sand If you are sure the yard is escape proof and safe- and he seems happy- by all means leave him out

Well done!! and I agree- where are the pics???

I would also suggest you be more cautious than your vet thinks necessary Ringworm is very persistent!.. also takes quite a while to clear.

Well said, Pax. A mind open to education is a wonderful tool

Speaking of disrespect

I hope you're right! Also- taking pups to obedience school at ten weeks is maybe not a good idea, as they will not be fully vaccinated, and are at risk of potentially fatal diseases like PARVO . Glad you found a helpful person to advise you ! Have a read Here and your boys may find thisinteresting also- have a look around here have fun with your two !

Gemibabe- READ what i wrote What you saw obviously was powerful---- BUT was most likely done that way(used at full strength) to achieve exactly the response you have . (my bolding)