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BUT ONLY WHEN HE IS CALM AND NOT SCARED..otherwise you are praising him for showing fear

haven't noticed any, but I think there's a crazy dog waiting in the wings

Oh dear what a sad sad ending. I hope people reading this now have a better understanding when we sometimes advise people to get a BEHAVIOURIST in to assess a problematic situation with a dog. There are many dog 'trainers' out there who have inadequate knowledge of the dog's inner workings....and that the dog AND its humans need to be both worked with and educated. Your poor friend, and the poor dog. I am glad that your own 'boot camp' is working!!!!!!!! Well done, you !

I thought I did too at first... but the second "world'/moon seemed to want to be there..so... Thanks HEY! you edited that bit out :D

http://www.redbubble.com/people/binjy/art/...-1-a-world-away Did this one yesterday... a first attempt at really trying to put something interesting together. I have done a few others, but basically cut/paste /drawing and a filter. This one I TRIED to , as the background was noisy/grainy, add the same to the imports... endeavoured to get lighting right (but only succeeded on the butterfly), and fiddled with colours and opacities and things until I got very confused! I am happy with it.... for now... am now itching to try again! Photoshop is not quite as scary if I don't read the instructions, I've discovered ..If I find out things by doing them it seems more fun. (sorry for the rant..but it was an accomplishment!)

It could be any number of things.."the heat' would come waaay down on my list ! has he ever injured his back end? he could have some pain there which he is trying to relieve.... are all his joints sound? It could also be a habit, born out of boredom/frustration. Does he have lots of exercise? and I don't mean runiing and playing in the house/yard If he goes on a couple of long leash (controlled) walks a day, and had plenty of bones and kongs to chew when no-one's home, he MAY be less inclined to "suck his thumb"

Oh, Hannah..that is a terrible day's news I am sorry.

from the above-named person's site. http://www.dogschool.com.au/site/100698.asp anyone tried it?

Luke Dixon said almost exactly what I would have said! Go as normal...and try not to 'fuss' over Chelsea. treat everything/everyone as before. I would also add that her first walk/s should perhaps be in another area? Suss it out first, or go somewhere she likes..but not exactly where the attack took place. that way, she walks, is interested, and gains confidence for a few days before the normal walks begin ....maybe? Hope everyone sllept well last night :rolleyes:

Hi.. this is not one which can be responsibly answered on an internet forum her apparent lack of stamina is a concern..no, at her age she should still be as fit as a fiddle!! here are some things to think about before you take her to the vet for a checkup! Is she overweight? How much other exercise does she get? what distance does she walk each day, and has this changed ? Is she on Heartworm prevention medication? If not, has she been tested for Heartworm? Did she have an illness or accident around a year ago, perhaps? Does she sleep more than usual? Pant more than usual? Drink more than usual? When was her last full check-up? Have you changed her diet? Have a think on these things , for a start.. but I would suggest a Vet visit to put your mind at ease.

Hi... I don't think I would encourage anyone to crawl around spraying malawash in a confined area!!! It could be a health hazard... You really need something specifically for fleas, too..with a GROWTH REGULATOR in..otherwise every so often a new hatch will happen

:rolleyes: glad he's finally settling....

:rolleyes: and AFAIK a bit of 'work' to expel a stool is a good thing..empties out those anal glands as they are meant to be I see so many dogs just defecate with absolutely no effort..nothinmg is really solid anymore. I see fox scats around..I know...NOT dogs..and they are very hard..full of bone and fur and carapaces of bugs, and seeds... bet they don't have blocked anal glands

all of the above. BUT whatever you use has to be done at least 4x a day

Tb..you're not snappy.. just a worried 'parent' ..and way more patient than I would be

You're a stronger person than me ...I couldn't last more than a day or two with a vomiting dog.... anymore...... I always remember my old Mitch..he vomited a few times overnight..took him to the vet next morning, and he had hepatitis! he was very ill for a while..but did recover well With Hamlet..he threw up afew times..he had a blockage..I have a real worry now Hopefully he gets rid of the 'bug' soon!!

even better! isn't that where those 'magic', ancient breed white horses are/originated? They are gorgeous!

and WASH the slicer before cooking the dinner vegies

Feed lower protein meat? Would that help? Or do they metabolise it the same whatever the levels? Feed white meat/ fish mostly ?

*crosses ripley off the christmas card list* *storms off, jealous* Great shot, BTW

Yes, well.................... red sand..............

I don't have RAW on this camera..had it on my old one..but my puter hasn't the room to deal with the extra info!!!

hey, rubiton..love that horse's name!!!!!!!! Tosstesteroan LOL Nice capture, too

Hope he's Ok..prolonged vomiting is not nice

I grew up watching this behaviour amongst our working dogs. they were often given access to whole animals, and while the stomach/intestines weren't favourites (liver and heart and kidneys were ) Brains were also a treasure....and tongue! they would shake and eat . Best not to stand too close, I learnt early on...gut contents have a lingering smell.......