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    Can you poultice a dogs paw?

    Could it be stinging nettles?
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    Air jackets

    I prefer the Hit-air as it inflates outwards rather than in which prevents the feeling of being winded when it inflates, also it doesnt matter what you wear underneath - you can layer without adjusting it. It has the added extra section which is folded up and when it inflates it protects your...
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    Odd shoe sound WWYD

    Dragging that hind? Is he being slightly lazy and clipping the toe on the ground?
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    Seemingly unpredictable aggression in my dogs

    Unless I am missing something Tortoise (entire dog) has never had any interest in bitches in season. He has had bitches in season run up to him whilst he was on a lead and given them no notice at all. He has never humped a thing, not even a teddy a cushion or a leg. He actively walked away...
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    Seemingly unpredictable aggression in my dogs

    Thank you so much for this I am so thankful that there are so many people on here to offer some great advice. I will look at buying alternative feeding solutions tomorrow. Understand now with the stress signals - it all adds up. Tortoise will come off the lead in closed fields, just dont...
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    Seemingly unpredictable aggression in my dogs

    Thanks again everyone. Both dogs are fed on Arden grange - tried raw food when the younger one arrived but he wolfed it down without chewing and tried to take the other ones food. Dry food has never caused problems since at meal times and they actually graze so there is always food in the...
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    Seemingly unpredictable aggression in my dogs

    Thank you to all your replies. I'm really having a good think about the future. Since my last post I have book the younger one in for a health check and awaiting a visit from a behaviourist. I have narrowed the attacks down to chews and my attention. I am hoping a few changes in my behaviour...
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    Seemingly unpredictable aggression in my dogs

    oh........... I have an appointment booked on Wednesday to see a behaviourist..... Fingers crossed
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    Seemingly unpredictable aggression in my dogs

    I have been advised about one behaviourist from my vet but as with any professional lots of people have different opinions about them. Its a total minefield out there. Sean Ellis spent a fair bit of time with the boys and I'm trying to get hold of him again as he was very adept with the boys...
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    Seemingly unpredictable aggression in my dogs

    Thank you for all your suggestions. Every single one is food for thought. They have quite a funny relationship. Alfie (the youngest and attacker) is quite unsure around other dogs and I use the treat distraction when walking out on the lead. He is much better when off the lead as every time...
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    Please tell me about air jackets

    Not sure about your accident but mine saved me from, what could have been, horrible injuries. I was riding up a steep lane and my 16'3 boy got spooked by noisy dogs. He reared up as he tried to spin and I thought he was coming back over on me. Luckily I flew off backwards and after letting out...
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    Seemingly unpredictable aggression in my dogs

    If anyone has any experience - good ending stories, please tell I have two male whippets: Tortoise is 9 who is entire and Alfie is 7 and castrated. He was re-homed to me when he was one. Last night Alfie snapped, and for a few seconds he full on attacked Tortoise which left him with 20...
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    Where does your dog sleep?

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    World class dressage - the Hester influence

    Did everyone notice how loose Fiona's curb rein was.....
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    Why do some dogs smell worse than others?

    I have two whippets and I can second that. One of them has such a thin coat his belly is bare and he never smells even when wet.. The other one has got a better coat since living with me, he also never smells.
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