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Louise

So sorry that you enetered DOL under these terrible circumstances, HUGS to you, maybe you were supposed to be here, something is in store thanks to Barney.... the world works in weired ways!! What cats do you have ? I have a Sphynx

RIP our darling "booger boy" !!!

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You're right, desexemall, apologies - that wasn't my intention.

I just reread the thread, and hosing down seemed, I dunno, kind in comparison.

Is there really any situation that requires surgically debarking a dog?

Thats great as I a m a female and the "bastard " tag I reserve for some of the other gender!!!

As a last resort to the dog I have had dogs debarked, in WA it is not common, and a lot of vets will not perform the surgery

Debarking Laws in Australia ( 2003) sorry no further update so may be a bit out will try to find an update

VIC - Debarking is illegal

QLD - Debarking is prohibited

NSW & SA - Debarking is allowed only if the dog is going to be destroyed because of barking

WA, TAS & ACT - Have no law specifically dealing with debarking, however the RSPCA and veterinary community are strongly opposed to this surgery

NT - Have no laws

I offer behviourists,Companies for Collars, and advice, the debarking info is as a last resort. I always offer my dogs for people to see so they can make up their own mindes, very, very rare cases that debarking is used the other methods generally work BUT again its up to the owner enforcing the methods

yikes, debarking never even crossed my mind ....

I will try the "laundry"treatment tonight i guess, with a New house, and my issue with dogs inside i've been a little narrow minded. I am getting better though, he is inside most of the time when we are. Only to be put out for meals, play time, other dogs comming over, to sleep etc.

Thanks again. *Crosses fingers* Here goes

You state "new house "have you moved in recently, as that is an evironment change and may be upsetting the dog

My Westie is 10 months old and she chews her paws. I check all the time and make sure there is nothing in there like prickles, or grass or anything to irritate her, but she chews and chews.

I bought the botter spray and really soaked her paws in it, but she still chews them!

Why is she chewing them? Its as if they are itchy but I can not see why.

Its only the front ones

They are going red from the saliva and I worry about her developing sores on them if this continues.

I'd be very grateful for any advice.

Hello

I really sympathise with you it is awful to watch them chew and not stop,despite all your efforts. I had a small dog that was contstntly chewing his feet, it was after I got him back from a "home" where he was supposed to be looked after!!!! ( LOng Story!!) anyway after many vet visits, clonicalm was the original answer, and then it returned after a few months skin scapings ( for mites) were next and blood tests. I also had him desexed, which helps in the case of demodectic mite. I have some articles if you are interested, PM me and I can give you my email addy. Other skin allergies, such as food, or dust are possible, and flea allergies. A secondary Bacterial infection skin infection, hormonal disorders or mite infestation are more likely in older animals, but can happen. In the vets final opinion of my dog he stated that the dog had a behaviour problem and the Clonicalm helped, he still chews his feet but not to the stage they are bad its just a nervous thing now. Have you been to the vet ?

I'm going to sound like the right bastard compared to you guys.

Rig a hose/sprinkler up so that you can operate it without the dog seeing you. When he barks... give him both barrels.

We used a citronella collar years ago with our first dog. Had only limited effect and I wouldn't use one now, but the dog sure smelled sweet when we got home!

Actually, I skipped past this without reading it. I don't sound like the bastard after all.

and neither am I if you are uninformed of this proceedure ( and as a last resort it is used) PM me for details and you shall be informed!!

I am not afraid to offer ALL avenues, saves dogs in the long run.

Never ever be one eyed!! May be the eye you need when yo u least expect it!!

If you go outside each time he barks you are conditioning him to bark. Barking is bringing a response.

Bring him into the laundry for a few nights anyway to break the cycle, make sure he has a comfy bed outside, that he has a bit of a house to go into with a roof on, cave like or a big kennel and that he likes it.

The kennel will deaden the sound of whatever it is, probably a dog barking somewhere.

You do need to break the cycle... laundry room...

Well said

Have you got a Video Camera or use of one that you can mount outside so you can actually see what it is that starts the barking? You looking is not as good as a camera as your movements, noise may change the balance. Barking dogs bark for a reason and generally the continuance is due to our actions ( as said above) A shed will not stop him barking and may infact make it worse, I assume he has a closed in covered shelter area that he can retreat to ?

Keep plugging on, I have never heard of a dog that has barked all its life ( well only from complainants) The last option if you have no luck ( whichj I am sure you will as you seem responsible) is debarking a surgical procedure that stops barking and gives a muffled "Daffy Ducktype "bark.

Good Luck