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and she makes the rules??? I can appreciate you worrying about the slipping of the collar.. but what about those limited-slip ones? I use one on one of my boys.It is terrific!! good for you in doing the socialising bit!

Any reason you're using a harness? A harness can feel very restricting to some dogs... maybe try her on a flat collar, and see if there is a difference? Have you tried only feeding her once she has her harness/collar ON? That may well make her see them in a different light... when I have THIS on.. I get something yummy has she seen many people before? Maybe she would benefit from being carried around your area a couple of times.. walking briskly past people..so she sees/smells the area, and gets used to the fact that people are everywhere

I would be surprised if it related to castration. Are you doing more with him now that he IS "done" ? How long have you had him? Maybe he is just now feeling very secure, and is being the 'boss" Everything ok medically? hearing, sight... ? Anything else changed? have you been ill or anything?

You could also try having him alongfside you at mealtimes..ON LEAD.. with corrections applied whenever he starts something..and quiet praise when he is lying peacefully? It may take some time...but at least he then knows what is expected. Also..try this... so he gets the message that you are "god"... and all good things come thru you..and his acceptance of this fact :rolleyes: http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=64101

Your pen needs a ROOF!! If she was going to do any damage..she has had the perfect opportunity :D Watch her over the next 24 hrs.. note if there's any swelling around the sutures or anything... she may have stretched things a bit. Can you crate her inside when you're not there? Or take her with you. She can stay in the car or something....

I wouldn't touch the wound site..if it looks clean and dry Leave her water and food in heavy .smaller bowls , so she can drink/eat easier...or remove the collar a few times a day for some supervised 'free time' :rolleyes: She will get used to it. It will take her a couple of days to get accustomed to the collar, and for the meds to clear her system, probably... then she'll be wanting to GO .

I just googled this ... http://www.lead.org.au/lanv4n4/lanv4n4-21.html http://www.lead.org.au/fs/fst9.html

Sorry, Ellz...

Gone to keep his dad company... RIP .

Sorry. R I P koko and demon. run proud.

Why not feed him more things like chicken wings, red meat, minced chicken(with bone included) lamb shanks etc ..and as you suggested, a little bit of the kibble? Do search for BARF on here..and have a think.......... ;)

There was a thread on this..but I can't find it. Kongs can be stuffed with almost anything. Dog's normal food... a mix of kibble, chicken wings, cream cheese.. The inside can be spread with peanut butter, and then filled with pieces of fruit, or kibble , or cubed meat .. block up the small hole securely.. add yummy food..fill with stock/water, and freeze! Spread the inside with cream cheese, and add a LARGE piece of meat.. so large that you have to really work to stuff it thru the hole! Those bone shaped biscuits are good... poked in lengthwise, they are hard to get out. Spread vegemite thinly around the inside.... Use whatever your dog eats... but make sure you wedge bits in, and spread things, so it is difficult to get the food :rolleyes: Have fun.

It all depends on the dog's size, I think. A border collie or lab may well try and swallow a chicken wing whole.. but a smaller dog/pup would need to chew it before hand. Just a thought.............

Raw chicken/turkey wings, chicken frames, roo tails, lamb brisket/flaps/necks (UNCUT) .... I didn't think you would be still giving her a chicken neck after the scare ... if she DOES swallow it.. you cannot really grab it out of her throat in a hurry.....give her BIGGER / odd-shaped bones which are less likely to be swallowed whole

Do you feed your dogs fruit? Very occasionally If so, which fruit? Apples, pears , bananas, watermelon What do they love? All of the above What is their favourite? Watermelon, probably What is really good for them? Don't know... Dogs do not really NEED fruit.. and some fruit can be bad for them Ours only get it occasionally... once every couple of weeks or so...

Not really... he growls..he gets to keep his toy... he runs, you chase. HE is dictating the game rules!!!! Not a good thing, to let a teenage male tell YOU what to do Give him things he can chew ..kongs, bones etc. these are 'his'....to vhew, not play chasey with. Toys you want to put away... as said..teach him to 'swap' All ours will 'swap'.. toys, contraband, meat,bones... and it makes life so much easier! Use a key word..swap. gimme, leave... whatever. Do NOT attempt to grab!!! show him the really yummy treat.. make sure his attention is on it, and you. get down to his level.... offer the treat..say your keyword.. and the INSTANT he gives you, or drops the toy, praise him, and give him the treat.Even if you don't pick the toy up first go..you have taught him that it's Ok to let go... you are being 'fair' :D Soon..he will willingly offer up HIS prize for praise/treat I always say to my dogs... "I'll put this away for later".... When they hear that, they don't worry, and know that, for now, the game is over.

Good news!

Hamlet threw up the night before last... with part of a plastic SPOON in it he is such a garbage!!!!

Skin things are tricky It is odd that the area is defined, as allergies ,AFAIK can make a dog 'all-over' itchy. A word of warning.. with the anti-histamines.. be careful if they make him drowsy!!!! if he is a working boy..his judgement/reflexes may be 'off'..and he may well make mistakes, or not be as alert. Until you can get him to a vet for skin scrapings, etc.. include some LOW/NO acid Vit.C powder or tablets in his food . ( probably a human dose...)

Hi..if he is having breathing difficulties.. I would ask the vet to do it as soon as he is strong enough...(and desex him at the same time, as suggested ) Hope it all goes well

The work is paying off Good.

Glad he's doing better.!! Scourban will certainly firm him up... but unless a cause is found and treated, it may not be a 'cure'..and he can't stay on it forever . Hopefully tho..it will give him a chance to heal..and maybe put on some weight

Don't forget..it may have been an infection/temperature, plus pain causing him to feel so bad... ..... I don't know if it's different with dogs..but if/when I get hives..I get shivery, and irritable, and very 'flat'. Glad he is on the mend again!! ps: keep some ester C or calcium ascorbate handy.. a hefty dose can help with allergy.

I agree as well... no use you worrying over what 'may' be.. get someone who knows their area to have a good look