Time To Go Walkies!

[dogbesotted]

Gosh i would not be too worried. My Oscar ( also a maremma) has surgery for a bowel obstruction two years ago..It was touch and go hence involved a long vet stay. Each day i would drive twice to the vet to take him for his walks in the hope he would eventually "go". Vital after bowel sugery. At the end of day two I brought him home as he was NOT going to relieve himself anywhere but in HIS paddock. Immediately on arrival home in his paddock he relaxed and and showed in a most impressive way that all was working again.

If Jasmin is getting constipated regualarly try adding a tablespoon of psyllium husks to her meals. That will keep the stools soft and easy to pass.

[Ashka]

On a fun countryside walk on the extender lead my dog will pee on anything & everything (entire boy)

On his obedience lead he will stay at heel and will not pee on anything at all. I will not put up with him cocking his leg or anything else while walking through town etc. Given an "OK" "Hurry up" he will use a tree or similar.

It really depends how they are trained.

As far as baby pups go I take mine out from the start. I carry them to town or let them play on the wet sand on an empty beach. We also go to friends houses with older healthy dogs to play with. It's more important to socialise some breeds than others but all are better for it.

With a Chow for example it's imperative to get them used to everyone & everything early on. I believe keeping pups in solitary confinement during the best time for socialisation can cause more problems than it's worth.

Just my 2 cents after 35 years of owning dogs.

Edited April 14, 2005 by Ashka

[Divine Angel]

If Jasmin is getting constipated regualarly try adding a tablespoon of psyllium husks to her meals. That will keep the stools soft and easy to pass.

After her vet visit on New Year's Day, I started adding oil to her dinner at night. We've had no more problems. (Although, it must be a miracle, given what she chews when no-one's looking!)

Thankyou everyone for your insights. Every dog I know goes toilet when on a walk, but not Jas. She may learn that its OK for her to do that but in any case, there's nothing to be worried about.