wishniks

Does anyone know where I can go to buy raw meat, mince, chicken carcass, bones, etc., at wholesale prices in metropolitan Sydney or regional NSW.

You reminded me of our gsd when we first had her... boy was she a biter - could never even pet her and she was also an ankle biter. !8 months later, she's still biting my shoe when we go for walks every once in a while. This phase will pass however, patience and perseverance is the key here. If you can, try not to pull your hand away when she bites as this will guarantee that you will end up with scratches and bleeding. Instead, try grabbing her scruff and shake her (like her mum would) and say 'no' or 'argghh' severely. Another thing we tried with some success was to try to distract her with her toys or nylabone whenever she wanted to bite.

Our 18 month GSD has just had her second season. Generally, between the 7th-14th day are the days to be extra careful as this is the period when they are accepting of males. The first few days you will notice some pink colored drops on the floor - pretty much like watermelon colored juice drops (pardon the comparison), then the drops will get to brighter red/blood red and at the peak, you will find that the bleeding is more frequent. Occassionally, you might also find 'clumps' of blood. Once you pass this stage, the bleeding will ease off. Be prepared for the smell and this is what attracts males in the neighbourhood to your door. We went through the first one and kept her indoors during the critical period. For the second season, we sent her to the kennel during the critical period. If this is the first time for the GSD, she will naturally clean herself by licking and in the first few days, she will be wondering what's happening to her. Hope this helps.