Errol

My BC recently had surgery for a torn ACL using the TPLO procedure. Has anyone else had this experience and if so could you give me some idea as to the length of recovery time you experienced?

I think a Halti collar or gentle leader might be the answer. It worked for me. My BC is now close to 2 years and she walks like a dream.

Keva is now 14 months of age and if she is not ready to quit yet all hell breaks loose.Grab the leash jump up and down ect ect. I stop look her in the eye and "when your done we will go home"I don't move until she quits.Usually after a minute or so there are no further issues.

Keva always follows me to the bathroom and lay's there untill I come out. Go figure,

When Keva was about that age I was also asking advice on car fixation. I tried prong collars,spray collars,tin cans with coins,yelling and looking her in the eye and telling her I was going to have her for supper. She is now 14 mo and I'am happy to say she seldom looks at a car.Patience Patience and more Patience and just keep letting her know it is unacceptable!. Good Luck.

I do have pictures,but for some reason even following the instructions I 'am unable to upload them. Any advice?

Yes he has arrrived and we are keeping him crated for the first few days.Getting lots of exercise and Frisbee time.Resident dog and he are getting along fine unless she approaches his crate or personal stuff.He then tells her to get lost,but she's not letting it bother her.

Hi guy's and Girl's; My new dog is 4yrs male neutered good recall and seems to be fairly well trained.Resident BC 1yr female spayed and not so well trained around other dogs.I suspect the new dog will want to dominate whats the best way to make it a smooth transition? Any comments would be appreciated.Both dogs are crate trained.

Keva eats icecubes all the time,the vet say's no problem.

I'am having a problem following your thread ,one day your dogs are close to death at the vets and the next they doing the lure?

Most of what I've read here is very true and in my case I have some very strict guidlines.Never is she off leash anywhere close to a road,other dogs and even people.I'am fortunate to have a beach nearby that is far from any roads ect.I can scan this particular beach a good 5miles in either direction and detect any movement long before the dog becomes aware,and she is occupied chasing sticks into the water.Her recall is good,but I still wouldn't want to put it to the test in an uncontrolled situation.

Stick with the Halti it worked for me.

Generally not "yappy" unless you encourage them to be so.

Got my first BC in 1975. that makes me a veteran. Enough said.

Me thinks you read too much into to it.