Journey

Sorry to hear you lost your boy this way. Epilepsy is horrific. The disease is throughout the breed, You can stack your deck only so much by going to a reputable breeder but even then it's not a guarantee. Do your research and ask lots of questions. Check the pedigree both vertically and horizontally and ask as many/much as you can. Good luck in your search and I hope you find just what you are looking for!

Not sure what country you are in but I'd check the online availability of airline approved crates. I prefer the single mold crates or the pet kennel brand that has a lock mechanism on the door. Good luck at your first agility trial!

Yeah, couldn't find that name per so but this looks like it would work! I haven't looked for it in ages! https://www.chewy.com/bio-groom-show-foot-anti-slip-dog/dp/291499?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=Bio-Groom&utm_campaign=20203340297&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwMqvBhCtARIsAIXsZpbd93VTSPqPKxjJwSl6eyGtWPUlvIeT-mdMQ2th4TVYvr6KE47KK54aApJ2EALw_wcB

No clue about the "socks" but I have had to use something called "tacky paw". It's a spray you spray on their pads and prevents slipping.

@Tuxedodognice report and sounds like you have a great plan for Charley! Best of luck to you both.

Fl used to accept it, I'm from there. Going from 23 acres to a postage stamp lot in a neighborhood is a huge adjustment, for dogs and people. I'd be looking at more calming ideas rather than corrections right now. Maybe some acupuncture and or chiro and possibly some pheromones' to calm him. barking and growling at ones acting aggressive to him? Um, that's acceptable to me, except I never want to put my dog in a situation where someone else can act that way towards them. Being leashed brings a whole new realm to a dog, they are basically "trapped" so while he may not have done it before, the being trapped has finally caught up to him and he feels the need to protect himself is my opinion...protect him so he doesn't feel the need to do so himself.

Because you just moved, it may be that he hasn't fully acclimated, old habits come to the forefront much quicker when stress is present. As for the vet visit, I agree, get a full check up! I'd also ask the vet about a rabies waiver, maybe it's just me but I do a titer on my older dogs and decide from there.

Sorry to hear your boy is having some health difficulties.. A bad gall bladder how? Asking as I know a few who had gall bladder issues and it turned out to be related to bartonella. Have you tested for this? Hope you get some answers and he's feeling better soon.

Congratulations! Some of these questions are purely personal preference. Yours. Just watch him/her (?) and see what type of reactions you see. Inquisitive? Shy, recovers quickly? I'm not sure there are any hard fast red flags, especially at this age. If they were raised as a litter in the vet office you know there was interactions with stranger's, as well as their littermates being with them, and atmosphere of a vet office should make them pretty stable imo! Bring some treats, some toys, see what is a better motivator for this pup, don't expect long engagement, 4 months old has the attention span of a gnat! Follow your gut would be my best recommendation and then send pictures!

I've always found Fromm to be a wonderful food, second to raw. I'd not force or worry about a picky eater. He will eat when he's hungry as you've said he has been vet checked and he's healthy. Mine get 5 minutes and the bowl is picked up. Next meal they may be more inclined to eat it all, or not.

Merry Christmas!

Close the dog door.

Not sure if it really holds true but the general theory is double what they are at 16 weeks for your adult size. for mine, this has been very close to the actual size...a 40# bitch is average, a smaller male is just that, smaller.

Tough spot to be in, I'm sorry. Your poor pup though...I am not adverse to medication to help. This type of fear will never go away and in most cases will get worse. There is no "come to terms" with a fear of this nature. I would recommend giving her a few hidey holes of her own, crates, where she can get to them regardless of what floor they are on. You are going to need to be proactive and know her triggers, behavior modification can only go so far and I have found in case like this they don't work at all. There is no point in praising her or correcting her, no amount of cookies will help. Stay calm, breath deeply, place her in what she knows as her "safe" spot and carry on as normal for you. No positive no negative reactions from you. If you know something is coming, a holiday, fireworks, etc..you may want to dose her a day or so ahead to attempt to take off some of the edge prior to her going into a full blown panic and needing it more. I wish you luck.

This is amazing!

Last I heard they had 30 in a load from Saturday and were again making a trip today for another 30.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ClancysDream/permalink/1667514420395885/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT Clancy's Dream is heading there Monday they can take about 40 dogs. Any help, donations, are needed! I sure hope the 79 dogs in need are not ABCA registered. No one person can manage 79 dogs..

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ClancysDream/permalink/1667514420395885/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT Yet another massive rescue going on now in Kentucky. Clancy's Dream is heading there monday and taking about 40 dogs. Any and all donations are needed! The emphasis now is helping the dogs.. I sure hope none of these are ABCA registered..no one person can manage 79 dogs.

she's adorable

I've never tried the sprays, etc..had no need. I would recommend though that you try bathing her in one of the better oatmeal shampoos (TropiClean) is one I use and can't say enough about it. It could be a bit of stress, all things included, change of home, change of food, change of environment. A bath or two a week may help you both out and it wouldn't hurt (not saying she's dirty!!) then stick to a food for a month at least.

Thank you so much @Eileen Stein!

How much are you feeding her and how often?

The silence is deafening.

Then we have the flip side to that, what my dogs do..they bring me things all the time, gonna throw, please throw it, here how about this one, and there ends up being piles of what they deem throwable all around me..nah, we aren't playing that game

Curious, after so many years have gone by, is there really a contract between the HEF and Dr Lohi? If so, how does someone go about seeing it? What we see and hear these days is "the HEF said..." and even members of the HEF are saying "show me the publication data" when we all know good and well there isn't any. No contract would answer so many questions. @Mark Billadeau @Eileen Stein