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Your dog isn’t being socialised ,it’s being a bully with bad manners . Dog parks should never be an easy option for dog ownership ,long day at work was that prior to getting the dog so nothing you weren’t unaware off but getting a dog means doing the work at puppy stage for long term success . Obedience is teaching you how to be a good owner and that starts with basics ,if he decides to start this bad manners onleash what is your plan . Obedience is training you to be a responsible owner and this starts with step A . A dog that hasn’t been taught self control is no fun and like most I will not use dog parks due to feral dogs and owners who won’t take responsibility for there dog . Consider the worse case scenario,issues escalate ,your boy picks on the wrong dog or the wrong owner .Dog parks require dogs by law to be under control, This is just like going to work and spending your dog with a work place bully ,he may also not be a bully but a dog who is stressed by the over stimulation of a park and doesn’t know how to react . Being socialised means more than just running around ,it’s about feeling confident,relaxed in the outside world with good self control
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House trained dog going toilet indoors
Dogsfevr replied to AimeeDoug's topic in General Dog Discussion
House trained can vary bigtime ,our dogs are house trained but we have a doggy door open 24/7 . Another persons idea of house trained is a dog asking to go out. If we place an older dog out we stress to anyone without a doggie door the effort of training they need to put in they don’t want a door . As to the OP what sort of doggy door do you have ? I know plenty of dogs who have been put off using the door because it is a heavy door and has hit them or caught there leg . We use butchers clear plastic . If a hard door consider strapping it up to see if it happily wants to go in and out again -
Agree salon grooming & show grooming is very different & there would be a small number of people that truly understand show grooming . Even many that compete in competitive grooming comps often have a different mindsight on breed prep compared to a show groomer who is more aware of hiding faults & enhancing qualities . Is your breed a Westie??If so there is a grooming seminar in june or july in Melbourne by a US Terrier groomer who shows which would be a great start . As for salon grooming i would suggest looking at where you plan to work & they type of grooms you mainly want to do & go from there . There are certainly some crazy prices out there & a few online courses that still require you to get hands on work so finding one that best fits is often hard . Some of the really good groomers do there own day training with plenty of hands on stuff depending on what your skills lever is at present
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Depends on how much you want to spend and the skills , Salon skills or pet owner skills
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Two boisterous Labrador brothers
Dogsfevr replied to atwitsend's topic in Training / Obedience / Dog Sports
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Loving her means not allowing her to do damage ,if she did kill your other dog would the love still be there . This is a young dog that has a future BUT that future could end up pear shape or fabulous depending on what is in her best interests. Multi dog households are time consuming & simple reality is not all get on so you need to be committed to a training programme,committed to setting up two separate living areas & committed to spreading your time for all . I totally understand this is the worse time for you to make a decision on what may/may not happen but in the end your decision needs to be based on the 3 dogs & what is the best for them . Both decisions could end up breaking your heart but one decision could mean alot more .In the end only you can decide BUT for starters don't ever feel guilty if rehoming is the option ,shit happens & it takes a responsible owner to make the right decision BASED solely on there dogs
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Depends what your reporting to the police .The abuse of the human?? The council is the one who a report should be made to regarding an offleash dog not under control
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Frenchie pup w cancer - breeder responsibility?
Dogsfevr replied to Alyssa's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
Agree with this . Just curious on the $5000 vet bill ,that is highway robbery . besides the lump and biopsy what else has made the bill so big . I had a dog with a lump removed / biopsy and cost just under $400 ,37 kg dog ,9 yrs old ,18 months ago Came back begein with clear margins ,the breed has a higher risk of cancer in this area . Have lost a dog with mass cell that we brought older ,had for 4 months ,No signs what so ever what was lurking until a suspicious small lump appeared by which time it was too late .Not the breeders fault they would never known and no signs that you could question ,we went to the vet due to the lumps location at very early stages ,a shit happens thing -
Your vet an give you a referral or options . I have had experience with back issues and surgery and to be honest my experience was something I would think twice before heading Down that path again. The questions you need to ask is if you get an MRI / CT are you prepared to look at surgery or would it be because you want to know .The cost to have one done just because I would have to justify . Spasms are muscle related and a vet can’t solve that issue ,painful in there own right . If the dog is moving differently to compensate for its back or is finding it harder to get up n down other muscles work harder . Pinched muscle is painful and needs releasing ,pain tablets won’t to do that . Using rock tape to help support the area helps bigtime as do muscle relaxers. Bowen people who work on animals are out there even asking a more reputable about people close to your area ,they will assist . Numerous ones are also covered by some pet insurers . I have a dog who gets spasms Has the vet rayed the back at all
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I would be finding a new vet . Spasms is generally muscles and I doubt the onus or will work . You need to see a Bowen person who works on muscles
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Or the potential buyer can check agents there end as well
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You need to contact agents for prices
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Breeders - Rude Breeders
Dogsfevr replied to JNinness's topic in General Dog Discussion
I actually think the tone of the OP post is rude so chances are if approaching breeders aka humans with the same tone then its not going to end well .There is no special way to approach breeders BUT many potential people often dont like the answers if told there is a waitlist & you can't guarantee if there will be a pup for them . Many of the emails we get go to junk mail due to no headings,weird headings or strange hotmail addresses so i can guarantee we don't always reply to everyone & just because someone sent an email doesn't mean it arrives at the other end . Like many we are getting NBN work done in our area & it has affected our internet & in the past have had no internet ,if no reply then send another polite email or phone .Contact the breed clubs & make a relationship with a breeder .You don't find a way to get a pup you create a relationship to ensure the breeder is the right one for you & the breeder will ensure you are the right person for a dog & a corgi If your wanting a set sex/colour then that will limit choices greatly Corgis are not mass produced,you need to put your name down & wait .If your not prepared to wait then that issue is up too you . I would suggest a wait time of 12 months or more very normal . As to people going to pet shops that to me says more about people not being serious about there future friend or expecting a pup now because there entitled to one..It also says they dont care where it came from or the living conditions plus often they can buy on credit card I guess it comes down to two sides of the story -
You need a vet behavourist who can use medications not just some training .Your running out of time with the flying part so you need to start at the top in a hurry
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Personally I would not trust 3 bitches together where issues are starting . At the very least the youngest member needs more enrichment for her age so good walks,training at fun at home ,things that will amuse her brain .She is young and finding her feet ,the others are old and past the tolerating a younger pushy person . Yes trainers are expensive but there also cheaper than a vet bill or the potential of something going wrong whilst your out . No one can say what is the best path for these dogs on the net but we can certainly say the outcome could be be bad . It could have to do with the loss of your partner if he was the more respected human in the pack,it could be due to the bitch in season creating hormonal tension it could simply be 3 s a crowd and needs managing
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I would not use a Chiro but a Bowen person who massages the muscles . I would also look at muscle relaxers,my dog gets Schuessler muscle relaxer for a back injury ,all my show dogs get Bowen
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For what issues ,you have limited choices so who has your vet referred you too
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3 females is often a case of disaster waiting to happen in certain breeds more so . You have a bitch who is in season which often creates a hormonal mood amongst a pack . Chances are the younger bitch is trying the waters but in all honesty i would suggest prevention especially if your at work . The only issues we have ever had where girls & two who lived happily suddenly had one squabble & things where never the same . Whilst we are set up for multi dogs we opted to place one of the girls with people who where after an older girl & previously had one of our pups,she lived to 15 & very happily & the pack structure here went back to normal with no issues . No ones fault just two personalities who clashed one day out of the blue . It could be due to your partner no longer being there & him having the respect of the dogs ,it also could very well happened with him around . You also have to keep in mind you have two senior dogs who want to enjoy the simple things in life & are slowing up,you have a young bitch who is just coming into her adult life & wanting to enjoy playing & all the activities your seniors most likely don't so you need to manage the youngest for her age needs & boredom ,creating issues can be part of the fun without understanding the consequences . So what things do you do with the youngest to make her life fun,brain games,exercise etc etc .
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Why would you lease a bitch yet leave her with the owner to rear your litter ?? As to a contract like anything a good one that fair for both parties & you would only do this with someone who is on the same page as you but the litter would be my litter which i raise & my responsibility because we don't take the mother away
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She needs help ASAP especially with your planned move . To be honest if she shows any severe distress in the crate prior to being loaded Chances are they will refuse flying her and drugging is not feasible,you seriously need to get help in a hurry. My dogs are frequent flyers but cope in the situation,I would have serious concerns about flying this dog and her safety
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I feed ivory coat till September last year when the fish variety started to give my boy terrible runs ,my friend had the same issue same variety. Because they also add coconut oil to a few varieties I no longer feed it as a number off our dogs can tolerate the coconut oil ,things seemed to change just prior to announcing they had sold the business
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its not new but your pup will need a second vac per it’s regime
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I don t suggest doodles because I groom too many fruitcakes each week and board many more
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So you gave it the whole tablet not half ?.
