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by Nettle
Thu May 29, 2008 10:40 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Help with a fearful (?) Beagle
Replies: 2
Views: 1740

Yes this was a response of extreme fear. Put yourself in his position, where an unknown giant glares into your face and pushes its face into yours even though you are shouting at it to get away - and you can't run away - and you will see how frightened he must have been. You have to be a safe place ...
by Nettle
Wed May 28, 2008 2:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Worlds Fattest Pets and me
Replies: 3
Views: 2338

I'm not going to look at the link as this is something that really upsets me :evil: And it makes me cross when people who have allowed their pets, no, MADE their pets obese, get praise for slimming them down. It's high time conscientious owners who keep their animals fit and healthy were given due r...
by Nettle
Wed May 28, 2008 2:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog about to be spayed
Replies: 4
Views: 2606

I was going to say use arnica as well. Great stuff.
by Nettle
Tue May 27, 2008 11:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fed up of it now.
Replies: 23
Views: 9994

I reckon the viewpoint of another vet might be very useful. Nobody knows everything about anything. Either take pup to breeder's vet, or ask yours for a referral to someone who specialises in this sort of problem. I really think an operation is a bit over-the-top and should be avoided until every la...
by Nettle
Tue May 27, 2008 11:33 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: He attacks me... :( (Continued)
Replies: 39
Views: 12817

Four months!!!! He is such a little baby still. He is just behaving like a baby (they chomp too). Take it easy and be patient. He isn't being dominant or aggressive, just going through a normal puppy stage where everything has to go into his mouth and be grrrr-ed at. As he's a spaniel, he should be ...
by Nettle
Tue May 27, 2008 11:29 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Night Time Toilet
Replies: 4
Views: 2243

Depends on the puppy and the length of 'all night'. :D Sorry that's not much of an answer! Bladder and bowel control comes sooner for some than others and there is no 'benchmark'. Some of mine have lasted an 8 hour night at twelve weeks!!!! and I know others that have gone on six months or more. I s...
by Nettle
Tue May 27, 2008 4:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fed up of it now.
Replies: 23
Views: 9994

Opening him up is a bit drastic! :x Has he been tested for pancreatic insufficiency and Addison's Disease? Don't worry about thin. More dogs have severe health problems as a result of being overweight than ever from being thin. Have you gone back to the breeder? Specialist breeders often have far mo...
by Nettle
Tue May 27, 2008 3:55 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Night Time Toilet
Replies: 4
Views: 2243

You are doing so well and exactly right. Well done for being such a good DogMama!
by Nettle
Tue May 27, 2008 3:54 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: backyard
Replies: 1
Views: 1206

The short answer is "no". There is no training method that will keep a dog in one place while you are out, and often while you are in, too, depending on the dog. If you cannot put up a fence, then put a roofed pen up (because some dogs jump or climb) within your property, and keep the dog ...
by Nettle
Tue May 27, 2008 3:51 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Female in Season and causing problems !
Replies: 20
Views: 9182

I respect everyone's wishes to neuter or not for reasons that they have investigated and are happy with. If anyone is worried about entire dogs of either sex straying, there is a far easier and safer way to prevent this than surgical intervention. It is called a fence. Almost all dogs will stray, ne...
by Nettle
Sun May 25, 2008 11:55 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Crate Training w/ Littermates
Replies: 2
Views: 1425

2 crates would be far far better than one, for all the reasons you say, but put them close by so they can see each other for company.
by Nettle
Sun May 25, 2008 4:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: wipes her nose on me???
Replies: 5
Views: 3040

I keep a piece of kitchen paper to hand, and wipe their muzzles when they have finished - saves my clothes and the furniture!

They actually come to me to be wiped now they know I can make a better job of it than they can.
by Nettle
Sun May 25, 2008 4:12 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: My dogs dont come!
Replies: 3
Views: 2334

Then you need to re-arrange the dogs' accommodation so that there is at least one barrier between them and the front door - this is a situation that has to be managed, because even the best-trained dogs might run out of an open door, and it only takes once to cause a tragedy. Until you have arranged...
by Nettle
Fri May 23, 2008 4:14 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Strange puppy eating habit
Replies: 8
Views: 3421

Yes. Typical bellyache behaviour (no big deal: puppies often have bellyache same as children do). Check worming is up to date Try charcoal biscuits Plain bio yoghurt with a glop of honey and some apple (stewed apple is fine) will help Canine probiotics from vet can be very helpful If you have access...
by Nettle
Thu May 22, 2008 6:58 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Dealing with frustration and nervousness
Replies: 1
Views: 1324

You ask where you are going wrong, and I commend you for your thoughtful approach to owning such a lively, intelligent mix of breeds. Four and a half months old. Eighteen weeks. You have a baby here. Baby concentration span, baby mental and physical attributes, baby needs for sleep and relaxaton. Wh...