Bundyburger

I noted in your post you said you give him toys when you go to work, and take them away when you get home. Other than you and your girlfriend does he have anything to play with when you get home? If not it will partly be boredom I suspect. My dogs always have access to toys. Nice things to show it's ok to be left are bones, treats and aussie pigs ears.

He is jumping because he wants attention and to be with you. I have a dog who digs to china when stressed if we leave him outside, so I  don't.  He is inside when we aren't home, and inside with me 95% of the time, unless he chooses to be outside. It does not mean he's always getting attention but he's always with us as he is happier. He knows he can come on the couch, but he also has his bed we can send him to when he is too much, and that is great. He is 9 and only just became secure enough to sleep in his own bed this year after a lot of work.

I also agree with getting a trainer. Good luck.

19 hours ago, Jessica Parker said:

It all depends on your choice, which one you most like even in pics. Most people go for german shepherd, labrador or if you're brave enough then you also go for Pitbull.

On what planet do 'most people ' go for pitbulls?? They're a restricted breed! I can count on one hand the number I have met in all my years of dog ownership. Far from being a common pet and most certainly NOT a breed for a novice owner. 

I wouldn't risk it myself as there is too many risk factors. A staffy would not be a suitable choice for your living situation.  However if you are set on one, please research your preferred colour as I believe there are a lot of health issues with it. While it's great to have a preference I'd look at the right personality and health of the dog over the colour. 

I've used Jetpets to take an 8wo php from Tassie to Melbourne with no issue

On 19/09/2018 at 11:24 PM, Wez64 said:

Daydreamer I know this is an old post but just wondering what size the replacement pan was that you got. I need same size as your original one but I can’t find that exact size on their website

Its 8 years old, I'm not sure they'll reply. Contact the company directly perhaps?

You will probably get more answers by posting this in general not off topic

Not from a registered breeder? So a per shop? Neither!

Get a professional trainer if you want to keep the dog. If he is going to be near the kids, keep him on a lead at all times so you can control when, where and how he interacts with them.

The only person who can give you answers as to how they 'got it wrong' would be the vets unfortunately as all we would be doing is guess or share horror stories which will distress you more. Just give them a call and speak to someone for a chat.

1 hour ago, corrie said:

 

This was explained directly in the post below the one that called the dog a he (obvious typo) and is irrelevant to the OP’s very reasonable question. 

 

Where? I've read the posts a number of times and saw no explanation,  only regarding the microchip. There has been mention of her then him in more than one post. Getti g the sex of your dog wrong more than once regardless of how long you've had it, more than once is an odd 'typo'.

21 hours ago, Rascalmyshadow said:

Next time I’m in i’ll mention it, he was really nice and just new so I don’t want to create an issue for the poor guy.

As for the bones advice he’s certainly not the first vet that has told me the same thing, I do think he was a little nervous so I think that could be why he forget to check ears.

I was very polite to him and he did comment on how well maintained Hugo was.

 

 

Definitely. I've heard the no bones before too with one of them (maybe the same one, he was horrified i was still feeding chicken raw after the chicken neck thing) so maybe a training issue as the senior vets don't say no bones, just recommend caution with certain types and i know they have a lot of raw fed clients. 

 i suggest calling the clinic and passing on the feedback. They are very open to it and always looking to improve.  Maybe he was just having an off day and forgot.

Bundy hated the snugglesafe it was too hard. Im considering a heated mat from k9pro.

14 hours ago, RuralPug said:

If you are wanting your disabled family member to use the ramp handrails are essential (unless he is in a wheelchair of course) ! 

That is a great ramp ish!

 

Oh handrails would be a given!

DDD thats a great ramp. My kelpie would still launch down the stairs though.

That looks really good! I thought about leaving the stairs but he would be the same and just keep using them. We also have a disabled family member who struggles with stairs so losing them completely would make it easier for him too. 

Has anyone put in a ramp for their older dogs to make it easier for them to get down stairs to go outside?

We have a 12yo kelpie x bc with arthritic hips (one doesn't stay in place properly) and compressed nerves in his spine after he fell down the back stairs in December.

We live on a hill so have stairs at the front and back. There's only 5 stairs to the back yard but it's been strongly recommended by his muscle therapist that we put a ramp in to make his life easier so he can avoid stairs.

Would love to see pics if anyone has had to do similar. 

My dog used to bench surf regularly until he misjudged stealing a whole roast chicken off the bench and it landed on his head.

That stopped him for years and years until a pork belly on the bench tempted him a few months ago (i left it out and they weren't supervised).

We found the price at that vet (i assume the same one) comparable  with Melbourne prices. Just bear in mind what you save in appointment cost you'll eat up in petrol so it may not be worth it.

Tennis balls are Diesels favourite, closely followed by the plastic pig from Woolies. He got one years ago from Sam's warehouse and adored it, so when it died he got a woolies pig, he's now on his second. 

Bundy doesn't play with toys.

Mine get fed at 7.30, toilet straight after and unless they show an interest in going out again (like in summer when they drink more), that's it for the night.

What's your query exactly? Bit confused by this post.

Is there any way to change your walking route? That's the easiest solution.

What can also happen is they get distracted, so if you are finding he messes in the house when he comes inside after youve just taken him out, you may need to trick him a little. If he doesn't go when you first take him out, bring him back inside, and take him straight back out again, and he should go. My puppy was the king of this, first trip he'd get distracted so he'd forget why he was out there in the first place and i soon learnt from watching how he walked when he needed to pee, so if he didn't go the first time, straight back inside and out again.

Those animates crates are a bitch to fold unless you like losing fingers. I've been procrastinating taking mine down for weeks lol. My kelpie or vizsla fits in it easily but you definitely need bigger. They can be hard to get in store though.

Underdog is amazing if they're close enough to go there.