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Frank... this says it all... he is NOT really like a child. Dogs do not think like humans.. he sees things from a DOG perspective, and we humans have to try and do that as well . It isn't always easy, either ;) Also..your boy is now a 'teenager', and will be trying to assert himself more. You will get a lot of useful replies from here.. My suggestion is to try and treat him more like a dog, less like one of the children. Where does he sleep? Who does his obedience sessions with him each day? Who feeds him? Who walks him, and how/where? These things will help build a picture of where he fits in your household :p For now...keep him separate from the kids when they are outside...put him in the laundry or somewhere where he can't see what's happening, and get frustrated. Would it be possible for someone to walk him while the kids are outside? Maybe he shouldn't be always involved in their play...he is young , and dogs react to movement and noise...getting excited, and playing like a DOG...not to Human rules I am sure erny or one of the other wise people here will help you and your pup! ;)

I think he's just telling everyone that you are HIS...

[ I 'third' it... Hope Lou feels better once the abscess( from what you've written) bursts. Poor boy..

WE have always fed RAW bones...for the 50 years of ( multiple) dog- keeping I remember. Not once have we had a bone-related problem... *touch wood* Our dogs, tho are USED to this, I guess, from 3/4 weeks they get bones, and it is the base of their diet..meat on bones.ALL sorts.. from poultry, rabbits, goats, sheep, beef, pig....kangaroo... I am not saying that this is a reason to feed ALL dogs bones.. I believe now, that there are many dogs who cannot properly eat/digest bone. This, along with allergies and food intolerances is part of modern breeding/life... much the same as us humans. Dogs were originally made TO eat their food raw, 'on the bone'.... some are still lucky enough to do so safely :D So... if it works for you and your dog/s DO IT!!

Good news !

sorry, Pandii

Yep he may have eaten something a bit different..had his routine altered slightly.... they are babies, and it happens.

AS long as your dog has a warm dry kennel, and is used to the chain, I don't see too much of a problem. If he is NOT used to being chained for long periods..you really do need to think about where he can sleep /rest for a few days. he could get upset and do more damage Give him extra things to chew..an extra treat ball or something, and try and have hime with you over the weekend as much as you can. You will need to somehow stop him licking/chewing stitches tho, and putting one of those elizabethan collars on a chained dog is not the ideal Speak to your vet.They will probably have some spray that you can spray AROUND the wound to stop him worrying at it.

well..the vet SHOULD know..... maybe do some googling... how much did he get? The vet would have worked out a dose, I guess...

IF you give him panadeine..make sure you have a vet emergency number..I have heard that dogs can react badly to both paracetamol AND codeine ! I am surprised that the vet didn't give you a painkiller designed for dogs

I just wish we had more concrete /lawn , instead of sand.... the kongs bounce and roll beautifully on harder surfaces, and the pups love that!

Mine are on the highest (5.1) ..heavily culled, and offfloaded to CD's every month.

Thanks troy! This'll be a good spot to store info. May I be a bit selfish( or perhaps there are others out there;) ) I love looking at photos that you clever folks do...but my download speed here is dismal, and most times I have to forgo the pleasure. Could people just consider the size of their pics, and maybe cut them back a bit? There are SO many terrific shots I never see

I agree..a habit a lot of people think is funny..but one to be discouraged, IMO. Distractions, lots more mental stimulation like treat balls, 'thinking' games, lots of very short obedience session thru the day Never had the problem, but would perhaps a water pistol help? That way it wouldn't be a human doing the correcting...but a sudden dousing with vinegary water may bring the session to a halt...THEN..when attention is diverted..an odedience session, ending on a high note, with lots of praise? Just suggestions...

? when the pup stops being interested in one of the meals? Not sure...sorry

Kongs are terrific!! ( wish Pat hadn't buried 5 of them ) I buy from eBay..and get the tough ones , plus the puppy ones.

I have never seen this , so cannot help.... sorry

It does The constant presence of a human male would be a bit of a 'culture shock'

My guess is still that he is feeling very submissive toward Aaron. for a ten week old pup to learn to pee for attention would be unusual ;) he is continually trying to let Aaron know that he IS being submissive...he IS just an inoffensive baby.... sorry ,can't be more help..

good news:) he is maybe the 'sook' of the family ;)

In this scenario, does your OH say or do anything? The puppy will see him as the pack leader, and a movement or word may be enough to trigger the submission/excitement. What exactly is the puppy doing when he pees? Is he standing, does he look up or down, is he squatting, wagging his tail?

Hi...if minx has a distinctive smell..it MAY be a yeast or bacterial thing on her skin.Have you asked the vet? I had a dog with this, and apart from washing him in one of the medicated washes..I was told to wash and dry between his toes and under his tail at least once a day. Apparently these areas are where the nasties like to breed up, being moist and a bit dirty... the dog licks/chews, and thus spreads it. Best to get a proper diagnosis first..

Hope the improvement continues

Scratching can be caused by so many things:( Wandering jew(dew) is only one. There are other pollens, food colourings& additives, soaps and household chemicals....... a very frustrating thing to get on top of

Hope Lou slept well, and is feeling more comfortable this morning...