Recent content by JudyN

Haha, when I saw this I thought, 'Foster or not, he's not going anywhere!'

Do be careful not to overload him - that's quite advanced skills you're working on, and he's still settling in. And watch out for any hesitation in the sit - my lurcher sat without any problem, but never held the position, and would have been uncomfortable if I'd insisted he did. But I caan see...

Awwww, they'll be best mates before you know it :-)

He's gorgeous - I'm very fond of salukis and saluki crosses. But yes, they can be a little challenging!

Be wary of advice to reduce his 'status' in the 'pack' - much of this 'pack' mentality is based on very old, incorrect ideas that are now known to be flawed. Instead, as you are now doing, just gently ensure good manners. In time Sid and Remi will work out their relationship for themselves, and...

Have a read of this article: Puppy biting Do come back and ask if you'd like more details though.

My old dog ended up looking to me for a treat whenever we passed any dog, even though he had no interest in going up to them at all - which is fine, because it did mean the training was working and frequently reinforced. Then he started trying it on whenever we passed a person....

Good luck! Dogs who like to play will be a work in progress for some time, but he'll soon be a model citizen!

I hope she soon gets a clean bill of health and your mind is put at rest.

The average price of a vet consultation is a little over £50, though this does vary. You mentioned the dog walker - would it be possible for them to visit and see what they think? It's quite possible that the heavy breathing is simply a reaction to the warmer weather - dogs can struggle a bit...

How long did you have her for before this? Is her breathing noticeably different now to when she first came? The owner really should have given you the vet's contact details. In your place, I would ring round local vets, explain the situation, and ask if you could either bring her in or describe...

It looks like the injured pup will be able to keep his eye :) The small hand-reared one has gone to a lovely home, I'm told - the new owners have sent photos of her tucked up in a dog bed with their other dog, and also on the lap of their 4-year-old daughter. I had wondered just how much...

Happy birthday Goose! :emoji_blush:

Welcome to the forum - that's a good question, and it's great that you want to follow etiquette. Plenty of people do let their dogs approach other off-lead dogs, but it really is best if you can prevent your dog from doing this. Some dogs can find being approached by a dog they don't know...

This helenium in my garden wanted to stand out from the crowd :-)