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Behaviour & Training / Re: Stubborn 5 year old
« Last post by rubyduby on April 21, 2024, 08:13:32 PM »
Yes I agree, sadly however Amber doesnt play with any toys ar balls so a game wont be very useful. I must try to be firm and consistent...
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Behaviour & Training / Re: Stubborn 5 year ol
« Last post by bizzylizzy on April 21, 2024, 07:19:21 PM »
i have the same problem with stubborness at the moment, Humphrey will watch us getting ready for walkies from the comfort of his bed and just gives us that „what’s in it for me?“ look! But OH has tried bribing him with treats and that‘s obviously made it worse, - treats should be a reward, at most an encouragement to train but bribery is dangerous!  :005: :005:
When treating for recall, try giving one little treat and then wait a few seconds and give her another one or two, if she thinks there’s a chance that there’ll be another one, she’s more likely to hang around instead of immediately racing off again. You could also use a toy, a game or similar as a reward but try and vary it so she finds you more exciting than what’s going on 20 yards ahead.
You‘re not on your own, I‘m not terribly consistent especially since my boy was so poorly but then to be honest, our dogs aren’t being stubborn, they’re just confused because we’re being unpredictable.
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Behaviour & Training / Stubborn 5 year old
« Last post by rubyduby on April 21, 2024, 03:46:18 PM »
My girl Amber has become more and more stubborn, she often refuses to walk unless its where she wants, if the lead pulls forward  or over her head she wont move, I have tried the treat scenario, but she learns quick (just like recall) she will behave for the treat but as soon as its gone she starts being awkward again , she seems to have worked out that if she rebelss, then behaves she gets a treat, so she rebels, behaves gets a treat, it isnt stopping the rebelling.
 The recall, she will run away and then come back when I whistle then a treat, then she is off again waiting for the whistle , knowing it brings treats.
Now she is refusing dog food, when she was in season she always loses her appetite for a while , so of course muggings here gives her roast chicken etc, now she wont touch her raw food. I know I give in too easily but I feel I am in a cleft and struggling a tad to find the way out
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Puppies / Re: Skinny Miss Molly aged 20 weeks
« Last post by Mudmagnets on April 20, 2024, 08:43:36 PM »
Good to read she is doing better. Such a relief for you, I imagine. Enjoy your holibobs  :luv:
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Puppies / Re: Skinny Miss Molly aged 20 weeks
« Last post by MIN on April 20, 2024, 01:43:11 PM »
We are still on the gastro diet. Farts have stopped and morning poop is solid. The evening poop we are still working on. Aleast now only 2a day.  Because of no treats and chews it been hard  but have relented and she has her coffee wood chew. My thinking is it no different to the crap she picks up while out walking. It's made no difference to the rear outcome.🤣 Despite her leanness she is so strong and heavy .  Have to tie up her crate door as she leans on it to push the catch free and then slides the door. open.   Packing her holibob bag, first item string and scissors  :luv:

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Puppies / Re: Skinny Miss Molly aged 20 weeks
« Last post by phoenix on April 19, 2024, 05:26:04 PM »
Oh she’s beautiful!  Athletic looking !
I’m sure everyone’s advice is spot on. Is she better yet?
I can’t say I’d be happy with the Vets idea of food.  If she’s farting , there's a reason. If it’s well established like hers, have they given her any antibiotics?   Then  you’d need some pre/probiotics to get the good bacteria back.  What is the poo like?
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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by Jaysmumagain on April 13, 2024, 12:46:31 PM »
Just before Easter we went to Northumberland for a week - all last minute due to my hosptial stuff and we always visit Lindisfarne, Harry and I walked around with a lovely lady who lives on the island and here Golden Retreiver.(hubby went around historical monuments >:D) She mentioned how bad ticks were on the island and even her hubby found one behind his knee and on his throat after walking the dog and that was March.

Her dog was on Bravecto and she joked her Hubby could do with it.

I have decided to go with Nexgard.  But as Harry had spot 2 weeks ago will wait - no point in iver doing it!

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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by Finvarra on April 13, 2024, 08:50:48 AM »
OMG, ticks hunting you down! What a nightmare! I've got a pretty strong stomach, but ticks give me the heebie jeebies. After having one on my back last year for more than 24 hours (didn't feel a thing), I really have a phobia. Attack of the Giant Ticks - now that's a horror film!
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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by Mudmagnets on April 13, 2024, 07:54:23 AM »
Quote from: bizzylizzy on April 13, 2024, 07:11:05 AM
Quote from: Mudmagnets on April 12, 2024, 06:53:58 PM
I do not see the point of ticks and fleas in the evolutionary grand scheme of things.

No! but the chemical companies do, providing them with some Flea Enterprise  ph34r

Totally agree with you there and I do think they over exaggerate the risks however there’s a different type of tick appearing here (Germany) now which is bigger and poses a more serious health threat as it can follow its victim at an alarming speed (honestly, I jest not!  ;) ) so I do take more precautions than I used to. We also now have wolves around this area by the way, which are causing political havoc as to whether they can be shot or not, but that’s another story….. :shades:
A doggy owner‘s life is never dull!  Have a lovely weekend everyone!  :luv:

I used to watch Bondi Vet many years ago and the ticks their patients used to get were huge too, maybe they have migrated, via ships etc., from Australia to Germany. ugh  ph34r

Yu have a good weekend too  :luv:
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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by bizzylizzy on April 13, 2024, 07:11:05 AM »
Quote from: Mudmagnets on April 12, 2024, 06:53:58 PM
I do not see the point of ticks and fleas in the evolutionary grand scheme of things.

No! but the chemical companies do, providing them with some Flea Enterprise  ph34r

Totally agree with you there and I do think they over exaggerate the risks however there’s a different type of tick appearing here (Germany) now which is bigger and poses a more serious health threat as it can follow its victim at an alarming speed (honestly, I jest not!  ;) ) so I do take more precautions than I used to. We also now have wolves around this area by the way, which are causing political havoc as to whether they can be shot or not, but that’s another story….. :shades:
A doggy owner‘s life is never dull!  Have a lovely weekend everyone!  :luv:
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