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Oh... how horrible for her RIP dogs

Yep..he is very much in control!

I think I must be very cruel I put a collar on, and it stays on! The pups often will run around, or lie down, or 'buck' for a minute or three..but they are ignored totally, and eventually realise that the other dogs are doing things, and they may be missing out..so , of course they come over to investigate! I just leave them be, and they then realise that THEY are in control of whether they sit there and feel bad, or start moving and have fun.The collar is on them regardless... With a leash, the same applies... when the leash is on, it stays on. If they choose to make the experience uncomfortable, so be it. If they choose to move toward me, similarly to what Tony describes, then we have a lesson being learnt, and everyone wins Young Widget always comes and puts her head in her collar at night time...she gets fed, is given her bones and Kong,and is on the chain overnight...she is around 7 mths now... I hope you soon get your pup to associate the collar/lead with some of the better things in life

I thought he'd enjoy the challenge . Well, he gets10/10 for persistence! Ok.. Have you tried hanging out the washing with him on a leash alongside you? I would be doing this, and making him do a down stay!!! This both shows him that he CAN behave nicely around temptation, and that YOU are in charge of the washing. I would then crate him or whatever so he has NO chance... We currently have a young Koolie dog, who will possibly be going to a farm with horses. from day 1 when he arrived, I took him to see the horse we have, and when she was present, I made him down/stay. After only a few days, whenever we would walk over to the horse, he would lie down and ignore her Hopefully he will now assosciate the horse with being calm. (hopefully) I wish you luck with your boy..but would also recommend he get some really tough/ working-type toys to expend his energy on. does he have some 'work' to do? Does he have heavy things to toss around, or something strong to chew?

Sounds a good plan to me With dogs, I think that the more clues they get that "SOMETHING" is about to happen,. the more they will throw a tantrum I would also suggest that a few times during the day, you confine Obi to his area...very matter-of -factly..no baby talk, no pats goodbye, no admonitions to be good/quiet ..just have treats and toys ready, pick him up and put him in there..walk away immediately, and DO NOT respond at all to any forthcoming hysterics He will hear that you haven't left, but are going about your normal routine..and he should settle and enjoy whatever nice things you provided! He has to learn to be alone,.and to be independent. He also has to understand that what you say goes..and he has no say in the matter IMO. all comings and goings should be done with as little 'conversation' as possible...just everything low key and matter-of-fact. The more we give away in our conversations/body language, the more our dog will pick up on that and react. It's not easy to listen and NOT respond...but it is important! if a pup whinges/screams/scratches for 10 minutes and you finally give in........................ well, next time he will do all that for maybe 1/2 an hour, 'cos he thinks you WILL eventually give in Only pay him attention when he is being quiet, and preferably just lying still..... then, when you let him out..just do it, and walk away... don't pick him up, or anything...wait a few minutes, and if he is very settled, then tell him how beautiful he is and he IS!

Very pretty girl!! She certainly isn't way too fat..but neither is she lean ..maybe a bit more exercise now she has recovered from her spey op? Sorry I'm not much help... Thanks for putting up the pic

Hi... I don't think anyone can give you exact quantities to feed her :D She is still growing...don't forget. If you can feel her ribs easily..and she has a waistline, is active and shiny, then she is eating enough Do you have a picture of her that you can post ? Then we can SEE what she looks like Oh, and remember...she is a dog, so lots of bones to chew..

Hi.. any pups we have are always started on REALLY big bones..that CAN'T be swallowed at any stage..so they get used to the idea of chewing for extended periods..not gulping. I don't believe in cutting bones into chunky pieces...in case of a pup trying to swallow it whole

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is such good news

Bonnie working dog used to be terrific...til Purina got their paws on it . Sorry..can't help.

Oh I can identify with that. Sorry.

May she prove them all wrong!!

I'm sorry you are feeling so bad have you considerd contacting a grief counsellor or someone? They may give you some strategies for getting back in control.

Fingers crossed for her!!! Glad there is a little positive news )

Sad news indeed R I P Choppa

Hmmm... Hard to prove, but it does seem awfully like an injury obtained whilst in their care

I am so sorry Definitely get a neurologist or chirop or both to check her out!!! Something may well have happened to her whilst being carried or moved into position. I would be also checking for bruises or signs she may have fallen? Xrays won't show nerve damage..did they say there was evidence of a pinched nerve or herniated disk? Get them to show YOU the Xrays, and explain what you are looking at!! Take someone esperienced in viewing Xrays with you.... as a silent partner..see what is going on. You poor thing ;)

Hope it all goes well!

Glad it worked for you, but I don't think it is one to recommend . On a dog home alone, trying to remove the rag could well lead to a nasty accident

sorry, I honestly think it will only provide him with MORE entertainment..dogs enjoy digging up stakes, and the orange mesh can be fun to chew &drag!! For your sake, I hope it works!

My only suggestion is to have washing hanging ONLY when you can supervise/contain the yellow peril!! You can correct him for a week..then one day he will succeed..and it is ,for him, FANTASTIC!! You need to compltely remove him from temptation,sorry.

Book him in at the vets, and have them removed!! No more fights/anxious times to have them clipped, and no more them getting caught up because they are over-long Otherwise..just another vet trip to snip and clean....

Oh She is obviously getting very good care One thing..if she has only partial control over her tongue..check she isn't getting a bit dehydrated ..the extra effort in drinking, and the lack of fine motor control to make the tongue curl to hold water may make for a bit of difficulty in drinking enough? I would be feeding her more wet food and checking urine..if it is darker and smellier..she may not be drinking quite enough. She WILL be tired..her body /brain has been altered and everything has now to be done in a different way. She has very caring people around her..I'm sure she will bounce back.

That's unfortunate. It only goes to reinforce her habit:( I feel it is your responsibility, to your guests, for their comfort/safety, and to your dog, for her growth and training , to have her in a situation where YOU control what she does. Whether that is on lead when there are visitors, so she is sitting/lying at your side/feet, or separate from the activity, which will 'hype' her up even more, with noise and people moving here & there. Until you can effectively teach her calm behaviour..she should be physically controlled. SHE needs to understand that YOU are in control.(and you need to learn HOW to be in control- NOT punishing the dog...not 'mastering ' the dog..just controlling/educating, and being the wise/firm leader )...that there are other ways of behaving, which are calmer and earn rewards.