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Hi Latoya, I wouldn't necessarily worry too much at this stage, dogs eat all kinds of gross things and are usually none the worse! Keep an eye on him and if you see any signs of vomitimg or if he seems uncomfortable in any way, definately take him to the vet then. Just think, a dried up bluey - he'd have been thinking YUM YUM :) Good luck and I hope he's fine!

cute puppies!

He's very cute :D

Puppy pre-school can be a bit overwhelming (but soooooooo much fun)! :laugh: You do need to be the one that looks out for you own dog and it is your responsibility if you want your pup exposed to certain situations or not. My puppy was bounced on by a much larger puppy at puppy pre-school and ever since then he is aggressive towards big puppies - no other dogs, just big goofy puppies. I kick my self time and again because I should have been more aware and kept him safe. This was not the RSPCA - so I think that is irrelevant - it can be anywhere, anytime. Also if your friend keeps their dog safely contained and well trained they won't be having any problems with the RSPCA trying to take it away.

Mine just mostly seem to come along when the need arises. In this latest case I needed a friend for my 6 year old dog as he is extremely bonded to my old dog who is on his last legs... I know my 6 year old will be devestated when his old friend has to go and so got another one to add to the pack now, hoping to make it a little easier for him. Trouble is, now my new dog is also bonded strongly to the old dog, that I don't think that's going to help..... I'm going to have 2 dogs moping round!!! Saying that, I have planned to have my Black Standard Poodle someday and also a GAP greyhound. I think they'll be my retirement dogs. :)

I don't know how you can not want to know what your dog's life was like before they came into your life. We are dealing with their behaviours and getting on with life, but it doesn't hurt to speculate. It really really intrigues me as to what breeds my dog has in her and also what her life was like before she came to me. I am one of those people that absolutely want to know every bit about my dog's life before me, but we don't know so we can only assume. My dog was a lost dog and never claimed from the pound. She has NEVER even once looked like she might run away from our house, so I can only assume that she was dumped. She was not desexed, approximately 1 year old, not house trained and had absolutely no house manners. She was petrified outside of our house on lead - reactive and stiff as a board (if she wasn't shaking like a leaf). She would cringe big time even if my husband walked past her. He had to practice speaking in a really high voice because when he said "good girl" to her she'd fall to the ground and cringe. She loves my dogs, cuddles right up to my old dog - so this makes me think she may have been kept in a backyard with her mother. When she came on heat she was probably dumped. Now it is really uplifting to see her running round the place as happy and confident as anything. Happiness just exudes out of her and I am so happy that we have been able to take this cringing scared little thing and let her be the dog she needs to be.

So sorry to hear of your loss. It's hard for everyone concerned when you loose a loved one. Our animals definately grieve. Even when we had to have our bunny put down my dog grieved for him - they were good mates and my dog really missed him. I make sure I give the one left a little more to do with his day - try and keep him active. I was lucky I had my mum at home, so I would drop him off at her house for doggy day care while I was at work. It gave him something else to think about I guess. He coped and we didn't get another doggy friend for him until about 6 years later. This time round, I have got myself a 3rd dog already, because I know my other dog will be a mess without him, they are so bonded together.... I wish you both all the best.

Poor you. You are having a bad day. Hope little puggsly is fine, sending lots of good vibes your way.

Well done to you for what you did - you were so brave to help that lady. Just imagine if you saw one of her little dogs die in front of you this morning - I think then you'd be reporting this attack. It could have been all so different if you hadn't intervened. What a horrible situation all round. I really feel for you.

I'm sorry that this has happened to you - I absolutely HATE it when we get rushed by dogs - BUT I have this hilarious picture in my mind of you lugging a gorgeous big Lab puppy while a fat, wheezing, short legged, bull dog is struggling after you..... Sorry, probably still not funny

I think we need some photos.....

Thankyou , you have all given me great ideas with which to work with. My dog is not really lunging at other dogs so much, but when she sees them on a walk she is doing this screaming, yowling thing (and used to be growling and snapping) whilst trying to twist out of her lead. She would be shaking like a leaf and you couldn't get her attention because she would be scanning all round her. I have done a lot of work with getting her comfortable and have also had the behaviouralist in, which was a HUGE help and I must say she is MUCH MUCH better than she was. At dog training the other day, we went with the sole purpose just to "stalk" around the outsides to give her some more exposure to dogs - but an instructor "caught" me and whilst I was talking to her about our issues she started giving us some suggestions about what to do. She also pulled out a man with an extremely non reactive dog and had his dog concentrate on him, while we walked in large circles around them, getting closer and closer when she was able to do so. This worked so well, that the instructor suggested we join in with the last little bit of the class. Sparky made me very proud by being very attentive to me in class so that I had her heeling and sitting well. She seemed to really enjoy the training. The thing is we have another 2 dogs at home and she is an extremely friendly, gentle natured dog around them and they have all bonded really well - so this behaviour outside of our home, is a little puzzling. I'm going to take it slowly, don't want to overdo it, but I think we'll quietly stalk around the dog training grounds again next weekend..... :D

Oh how exciting! We've had our little poundie for about 3 months now and can tell she's had absolutely zero training prior to us getting her. We've got a little issue to work through first with her getting over stimulated around other dogs (not good for agility as was pointed out to me :D ) - but hoping to be able to get to agility with her once we've organised that. It makes you so proud of them (and yourself) when you see it click in their heads and they respond to what you're teaching them. I'll be watching your thread with great interest

Poodle - if your mum doesn't mind the expense of taking it to a groomer regularly, ie every 6 weeks or so, no hair drop and extremely smart. They love one on one company. Sounds like you're doing your homework ensuring she gets the best fit for her well done.

:D Thankyou

Thank you for all your replies everyone. I really appreciate your input. YES I am trying to do the very best I can with my little dog. We got her from the pound about 3 months ago and she has come along in great leaps and bounds. We are working very hard with her and have seen a behaviouralist for her reactivity with other dogs on walks and it has been amazing the difference in her now with just a few little adjustments to our behaviour! I totally agree it is the people who need the training and then the dog should be OK. So we are trying very hard. We had a huge WIN this morning and I am so proud of her and of us. We took her to the local dog training club, with dogs all over the place. She met dogs nicely and only really cried when the stimulus got too much for her, no aggression at all (except when another terrier, who the owner said was friendly, had a go at her... she reacted back). We even managed to join in a class and she focussed on me and walked nicely and did some sits as well and she was able to relax and enjoy herself. We then watched the beginners agility so I'm thinking that may be on the cards in the future.....

I'm so sorry for your loss but I'm happy for you that you're getting another dog. It will never take their place, but will make it's own little place in your heart. I've kept all my dogs collars, tags and leads in a special "memory" drawer but recycled their beds and bedding for each new dog as it came along. It's kinda nice seeing them get handed down over the "generations". Good luck with your new one!

Oh wow, the Black Dog Wear Infin8 head halter looks great! Maybe I'll have to go shopping for one on pay day...... How many collars is too many? :laugh:

Thanks for your replies. She seems to tolerate the Halti quite well (even liking it.....) but I am afraid of her twisting out of it if she gets overwhelmed by stimulus (by that I mean other dogs....). I have worked out a way to attach it to her regular flat collar (using another small collar as a link between the two) so will give that a go. We did have her on a harness (not a sporn) just a normal one, which seemed to exacerbate her aggression and anxiety, then I tried her on a material check collar, which helped a lot, but I don't really like the way she "chokes" when she gets overstimulated. Saying that she is much better than she was, so I'm hopeful we'll get there. My end aim is to have her walking on a flat collar and not being overly concerned about other dogs. Wish me luck!

Hi guys, I'm thinking of using a Halti on my new dog who can be reactive when she sees other dogs on our walks (not socialised as a pup no doubt). She can pull out of a flat collar quite easily as she has a slim neck and head, so I'm wondering if it is easy for them to pull out of a Halti as well?

We got a behaviourist out for our young dog who we adopted from the Pound. She was having behavioural issues with meeting new dogs/people and it was escalating into aggression. It isn't cheap, but we only had the one session for a couple of hours and it is absolutely amazing how just making a few little changes with what we were doing has helped enormously. The group we went through would charge for 3 call outs if necessary, and then after the 3rd call out - they would give free lifetime assistance.

I have no words.

He's gorgeous!!!! What wonderful memories for you.

Poor you.... I'm sorry they've scared your dear little ones. How dare they do something so stupid like that. Gee I hate people sometimes....

I've been home all day today and let me tell you not only were the thunderstorms LOUD the wind was howling at a million miles too!!!!! I was actually scared myself ..... I fully expected to see my guys worried, but they weren't luckily. I'm not surprised you came home to chaos! Hope they settle down now. :)