cavNrott

Yes it sure was a big lump for such a small dog. Vet said if the fibrous tissue didn't start to break down within a month then the chip would have to be removed. All dogs must be chipped in Victoria now so the vet was about to draft up a certificate to exempt my Cavalier. Fortunately it seems all is well now.

Our bitch's microchip migrated down to the top of one of her front legs. It would be so easy to push it out. Our boy's we have no idea where it is!! But back on topic, he also has a lump on the side of his neck. We thought it might have been a reaction to an injection he had a couple of weeks previously but we're not sure. We are keeping an eye on it and it seems to be reducing in size. The trouble with our boy is that he has such a high pain threshold he doesn't let on that it hurts him or not. We can put quite a bit of pressure on it, and he doesn't flinch. Why not take your dog to the vet surgery and have them run the scanner over the lump to see if it's the microchip? I'm about to do that this week with my Rottweiler who has a lump just behind the shoulder blades. It's recent because I go over my dogs almost every day to make sure there's nothing there that wasn't there last time I looked.

Morgan that's exactly what happened with my Cavalier. The lump was about the size of a one dollar coin and was flat like a disk. The fibrous tissues appears to break down over time. It has with my dog. I keep a keen eye the area.

Kate have you had her xrayed to try and pinpoint the problem? I have a myotherapist who comes to the house and massages my dogs. It really helped my dog who had a very painful shoulder. We did the massage every week for 6 months and now she's as good as gold with no evidence of pain.

Having just read this outburst by Frank it's quite clear that he is unable to comprehend the written word. No understanding whatsoever. There really is no point in us trying to explain further to him because he's not processing the information. For him to come here and threaten to 'quieten us up' is evidence that he thinks physical violence is the way to fix everthing. How sad and how stupid.

chloebear, firstly I would feed a better quality dry food than the one you are currently feeding. The quantity they advise on the pack is usually far more than the dog needs to stay in good shape so I would feed a lesser amount than stated. It's easier to put weight on a dog than to get it off an overweight one. For a better quality food look for Eagle Pack, Royal Canin, Nutrience or Natural Balance. The supermarket foods are usually contain too many grains and fillers.

Oh, FFS if you have no clue how to teach your dogs how can your children know anything about training a dog. Do you want to set them up to get bitten again? Despite people explaining in fine detail that it is unfair to the dog to tie it up when the kids are playing you're still doing it. Sadly you seem to think a kid with a loud voice and spiderman tactics will cut it? You haven't taken any advice given in this thread on board. Is it stupidity or stubborness? You can make excuses for the way this dog has turned out by calling it a freak of nature but I can tell you right now that no one in their right mind believes you. This dog is a product of it's lack of proper treatment and training.

Firstly I would get a sample of the poop and take it to the vet. Secondly, your pup is being fed an enormous amount of food for a young puppy. It's no wonder it poops so much. You're feeding a total of:- 3 cups of dry food per day (not a good quality one) Yoghurt 2 chicken necks a quantity of fruit raw food- is this meat and vegies? sardines. That is too much food for a young puppy. My adult Rottweilers wouldn't eat that much food in one day. I would cut down that quantity of food by half and I would also think at 4 months the pup can go onto 2 feeds per day. Wouldn't mind betting the kiwi fruit is causing the sloppy green poop.

You don't get it at all and the sad part is I don't think you ever will without an expert ramming it down your throat. Whoever is giving you 'evidence to the contrary has no more clue than you have. What your dog is doing is not completely normal. It's a result of the way he has been treated and his lack of training. Your complete lack of knowledge of dog behaviour is astounding. Oh he's learning alright. He's learning not to trust you one little bit and for good reason. Your dog is afraid of you. I trust my dogs implicitly. They have earned my trust. I have never been bitten by any of my dogs. I think the dog will decide whether or not he bites you. I doubt you or your wife will have any say in the matter. The only thing up for speculation is who gets bitten when you next give him no alternative than to bite out of fear and/or frustration. Why aren't you getting the message Frank? You seem to have a complete mental block about it. GET SOME PROFESSIONAL TRAINING BEFORE THIS DOG LOSES IT'S LIFE.

Maybe it depends on how he is being picked up. It may be hurting him. Wondering why your two trainers didn't mention this. I certainly wouldn't let visitors pick up my dog. Most people have no idea how to pick up a dog the correct way.

Yes it was your fault. Things are progressing alright, they're getting worse not better. Please don't try to train this dog yourself. If you had training knowledge things wouldn't be in the state they are now. He is most definitely showing nervousness and fearaccording to what you tell us. SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE before the situation is worsened. Kaywomans dog is not your dog and you don't know if the attitude was similar at all without actually seeing the dog.

Frank for chrisakes contact K9Force and make an arrangement to take yourself and your pup for an assessment before you push this pup to the point of no return and completely ruin it. What is your issue with a flat refusal to seek professional advice? Blind Freddy can see you need it. Being stubborn is making the situation worse for your family and the puppy. Do you recognise the harm you are doing? If you are not prepared to educate yourself and learn how to train your dog properly then return it to the breeder who might have someone looking for a dog who IS prepared to do the right thing. At this stage the pup is more than likely not suited to anyone who is not prepared to make the effort and put the work in to retrain this pup. Don't think of rehoming it yourself to anyone who hasn't a clue just because they think it's adorable. If you continue the way you are going, despite all the concerned advice here, your dog will end up being put to sleep. There are too many mistakes being made and the pup is copping the blame. Someone will be hurt and it won't be the pup who is at fault. This has to be one of the most frustrating threads I've ever seen on this forum. Most people who ask for advice honestly want help and will take it on board even when it's not what they want to hear, because they care about their dog.

I think you are on the right track by taking her to the vets. Do you brush her daily to get rid of the excess hair. It's moulting season at the moment for our dogs, as you know. Have you noticed if her bowels are working normally? Do a darn good inspection to make sure the poop is of normal consistency.

We don't know whether or not the dog needs INTENSIVE treatment. Also going from what was said it sounds like the pup is nipping out of excitement and frustration rather than outright aggression. I have no doubt Steve Austin is excellent but Frank needs to learn how to handle his dog's behaviour. I believe it's better if he learns alongside his dog. Orange roan thanks guys.

This breeder IS NOT a member of the Master Dog Breeders, and never has been. Frank could you please clear this matter up? Is the breeder of this dog an MDBA member and therefore an ethical registered breeder? Also, WTF is orange broan???

I basically use it the same as I do the colloidal silver....as a preventative. Though the manuka honey is excellent for clearing up cuts and abrasions. My dogs get 1/2 a teaspoon of manuka honey in their yoghurt and goats milk nightcap just before bedtime.

Oh how sad. I'm very sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace Mac.

Can you bring him inside the house? It's unlikely he will continue to bark if he's with you. He's probably barking to get your attention or he could be barking at possums, rodents etc., Desexing prevents him from siring puppies. It doesn't prevent barking :wink: .

Do you have him on a flea preventative? If he's itchy on his back at the base of the tail it usually is fleas even though you don't seen any.

The best way to decide is to look at the ingredient list on the rolls.

Yeah, I heard of people in NZ doing that too! I guess it's cheaper in the long run. Does it take up much room? That Manuka Honey is very handy at present cavNrott! Thanks No the generator consists of about 3 small items including the transformer for the power point and that's it. I use the colloidal silver quite liberally so it works out a lot cheaper. I think I would probably use a bottle a week and the generator cost about $245 from memory so it's paid for itself. I'm still using the Manuka Honey. Am a club member of the health food shop now so I get a 20% discount on one day every month, it's a lot cheaper . We can do that again whenever you wish

I bought a generator so I now make my own. I use it straight for the dogs (and myself) and never dilute it for any reason. Dogs get a splash of it in their evening meal.

Ecopet rolls are about the only ones I would use and only then in an emergency. They are all natural, no nasties in them. I haven't seen them anywhere else but Ritchies IGA.

I give the Joint Guard treats in the morning and spinkle the powder over the meal at night.

You weren't abused :D Your first post is contradictory. I disagree with smacking dogs and I don't consider smacking to be obedience training. If you only wanted replies that tell you what a good idea it is to smack a dog when you're not in a position to correct it at the time of the wrong doing then you should perhaps have said so. I suggest most people think that to correct a dog you need to catch it in the act. The advice I DID give was to get a horse lunge lead. You must have missed that part.