WreckitWhippet

I use frankfurts, cheese, little bits of cabanossi , liver treats and sometimes just plain old dog biscuit when training. I have stayed away from the smackos etc, as I find them very salty . Reward and repitition go hand in hand, the dog does not simply perfect a task because he or she has been asked to do it 100 times. They learn and perfect by repeating the exercise and being rewarded for their success. As they become more consistent, you can reduce the frequency of the rewards. Some dogs will not be enticed or rewarded by food, some prefer reward in the form of pats and praise.

I feel for this little man , like he is one of my own I'm here 99% of the time Jodie, if you want to talk Stafford

There is pain that they show, through a limp or not being as active as they normally are etc... And then there is pain , you know it when you look into their eyes and there is nothing there anymore, you look and you don't see the dog you once knew. It's bloody hard and it's heart breaking , when you see that it's time to say goodbye. My god, if Ollie reduces me and half of Dol to tears every time things aren't so good, I can only imagine what you are going through.... Lets hope that he can take all the love and best wishes he gets from you and and his friends at DOL and get over another Ollie hurdle... Thinking of you xxxxxxx Stafford kisses and Pug hugs

Either with "tough love" offer her half a meal of dry at night, what she doesn't eat in 10-20 minutes, take away from her and offer her nothing but water untill the morning feed and do the same again. You have to be strong to do it that way and there are no treats or snacks in between. You can dampen the dry with water or a broth and add some mince, cheese, etc and mix it though, the same rule applies, half a meal is offered and untill she can and will eat it all she gets nothing else untill the next meal. You could look into barf as an option, i have never used barf so i don't know where to start, but there are plenty here that do and could help you to get a balanced barf diet happening. At her age she should be a Stafford hoover and eat just about anything I would also call the breeder and let them know what is happening, they may also be able to suggest soome slight changes that will return her digestion to normal. Chicken necks are very good as well, combined with the other foods.

You could try a belly band... We have a 6 year old house trained male, that will mark territory and he too will mark inside ( much to my disgust ). He will tell you when he needs to go to the toilet, but when he wants to claim something he will lift his leg. Shut the bedroom door, that would be the last straw for me if mine went on the bed. I can only suggest a belly band ( which may not work for all dogs ) and keeping an eye on him... How frustrating and I guess that it feels twice as bad with the recent loss of your other dog.

Sorry for your loss Fifi. I know it's a bit late but I can only bring myself to visit the bridge from time to time. RIP Sox :D

Sweet dreams Princess Tia :D

It's never ending :D Maybe he would like to pop over to our house for a serloin steak with pepper sauce and some steamed greens, carrots and potato I hope that you can find something tonight in your fridge to make him eat

Can he tolerate puppy milk and egg???? Why not make him an egg flip, with some biolac or something similar ( or nornal powdered milk if he can handle that ) and put an egg yolk in. It's worth a try and can tempt fussy bitches that refuse to eat after whelp. You could also try that disgusting puppy porridge or try some vegemite on his plain biscuits.... Poor Ollie

Just stick with what you are doing and what your breeder advises you. I start mine on chicken necks from about 4-5 weeks ( chopped into pieces ) and move them onto full necks at about 8 weeks. I also feed mine carcass, wings , chicken mince, some cheese and other bits and pieces as well as their dry food. You do what you feel is best, you may need to make some adjustments to his diet as he gets older or his requirements change, but I'm sure that you would welcome advice on this , if and when the time ever came. Don't worry about that vet.

I use it for dew claw removal. After taking the claw off, I dab on the crystals and it stops any bleeding in an instant.

Most kennels will feed whatever you provide for a "special needs diet". I would be concerned about how they store and defrost your patties, mince etc, as I have worked in two kennels and I don't think that it is ever defrosted and kept as we would do at home. I do not know of any public kennels that will allow bones to be fed to any dog boarding, regardless of if you provide them or not. They will not do so due to the risk of choking ( trying to eat quicker due to competition or lack of supervision ) and most kennels have small gaps under the cages so that they can hose out quickly. This poses a risk of fights starting over bones and also the bones going through to another cage. Some will aloow chicken necks and wings, some will just feed dry regardless of what you provide and will just chuck your food in the bin or hand it over when you collect your dog. Be sure to speak with them first about your expectations and if they can't fullfil them , look for another kennel that will or consider pet sitting. I personally consider having your pets looked after in your own home a far better option and to be honest, someone calling in for a half an hour or an hour a day, is far more attention than they will ever get in a boarding kennel.

Hi Jodie Love to Ollie and updates please, when you are ready Jacki

Hi Jodie I have been shown how to put him back together. The chiro was sick of seeing us both and he has a habit of doing it at the last minute before a show. It happens when the other dogs jump on him the wrong way :D Poor little man. Anyway, i now just lift the back legs, stretch him out and pop the right place and bingo he's back together. A couple of days on disprin and he'll be fine. Untill the next time. It hasn't happened in at least 7 months , so he's been going along ok. Maybe I can met Ollie boy next time. We are thinkign about doing a mad dash to look at doors , so we should be able to see you soon

Hi Jodie His cousin Benny has joined him on the sick and injured list :D We have managed to put our back out and spend most of the time shaking, walking very slowly and making pathetic " i'm in pain " noises. I hope Ollie is feeling a little better What a shame you can't feed him chocolate cake and a cuppa Jacki

You still need to keep him off the lawn and don't take him out in public untill he is 8 weeks old. If he shows any signs of being lethargic ( i know puppies sleep alot ) vomits, has an upset stomach or does not appear to be well, take him straight to a vet. As advised, keep the meals small and frequent, give him a few minutes to eat and as soon as he stops eating and wanders off, take it away untill the next feed time. This will encourage him to be a good eater and not picky about what he has.

Whilst they may be "weaned" at 5 weeks and are capable of eating and drinking on their own, they do need to continue to remain with their pack ( litter mates & mother or just litter mates ) as this is a critical time for their social development. A puppy should also never be allowed to leave the breeders prior to 8 weeks as their has not been the required time (10 days ) for their first 6 week vaccination to cover them from parvo, distemper etc. The mother may well have been trying to wean the puppies by pushing them away, as they have sharp little teeth and a quite rough on their mums, by the time they get to that age. I would get the puppy checked out by a vet and if closer to 6 weeks than 5 I would also be asking about the first vaccination. It is very important not to put this young puppy on the ground and I would even go so far as to keep it inside or a tiled or wooden floor in an attempt to aviod disease for the next few weeks. Make sure he or she has newspaper or something suitable to toilet on and is warm if it's cold and has a comfortable bed to sleep in. :D

That's the one that I use :D I use 1 teaspoon for a largish Stafford

I'm glad this topic popped up again as I am about to make them for the first time. I'll use one of the recipes from this thread. I have read that they are good to freeze , are there any other handy hints when making them or storing them? I'll be using them for two Pugs. :D ETA: where would you get unlfavoured molasses? is it the one that you feed horses???? from the produce store?

Hugs for Meg. P.M me , if I can help you at all. I sent an email back to you , but don't know if you got it, I was offline for four days

Hi Jodie He has been through it all hasn't he ;) Will this be the end of treatment for Ollie if he has another tumour? I hope there is more they can do for him. Benny sends his Stafford kisses

I use Bonnie Working dog for two of ours. One in particular will not keep weight on, with any other dry food. They both still have their chicken frames, necks, wings and large bones. The coats look in excellent condition. One dog is 15 months old and the other 6 years. 20kg's for about $30-$40 a bag , from produce stores, stock feed places and some pet supply stores. ;)

I don't think that she needs the biolac and I with regards to the sardines, as others have said some dogs just don't tolerate them well. I feed sardines but open the tin and tip the entire contents into a container and mash it up with a fork, I would give each dog about two flat teaspoons with their meal. You could try chicken necks and wings, they are really good and the bone hardens the poos. :rolleyes:

No it was at the one in Orange, but they had several box's , so I guess that they had a few there. I'll check again tomorrow as the may be able to ship between the stores or order them in. I'll see how sturdy they are and will let you know :D

The Warehouse had the booster bather for sale last week when I was in there. They were $300, I only got to have a quick look, but they looked to be well made and sturdy and a good height off the ground. It would have taken a Staffy or any smaller dog :D