Recent content by JoanneF

No advice, but I didn't want to read and run. Sending big virtual hugs.

And from me.

A whistle is a great tool for recall, but you do have to train the dog that coming back when you blow it is a really rewarding thing to do.

There was another member who asked about this recently, so I'm going to link their thread as a first step. As I said there, there are two issues that are related, but separate -.the pulling, and the excitement to see other dogs. I think you need to address both. Here's the thread, but do come...

You could ask whether your vet would accept payment by instalments or see if you are able to get a low interest credit card. Also, shop around. Some vets are cheaper than others.

It's a very difficult decision, there's a lot of conflicting information out there. I'd at least wait until she is skeletally mature. This article may help. https://wolftucker.co.uk/blogs/news/neutering-your-dog-making-an-informed-decision

Happy birthday from us too.

Not very much I'm afraid, only that if it doesn't affect how effective the drops are, sometimes making them body temperature feels less uncomfortable. You can carry the bottle in a pocket or tucked into clothing to bring them up to body temperature. Sorry, that doesn't help with actually...

Some people find Scullcap.and Valerian tablets help. Dorwest Herbs make them.

If he is keen to go to to the field, I think that's less likely than that there's something 'wrong' about the route after the turning to the field. It may be something happened, something you didn't even notice (like someone put a rubbish bin in the wrong place or got a new household appliance...

Can you give a bit more detail please? Does he appear worried, did anything happen outside your house? What's the environment like? If you get dropped at the end of your road, would he be desperate to rush back to the house, or just walk back calmly?

If it's predictable, happening when your older dog's legs lock during petting, can you do that when the puppy is out? It might be a good idea to get some baby gates and room dividers, and make sure you don't leave the two together unsupervised in case anything starts when you are not there

It's hard to say from still photos, but the easiest way to post a video is to upload it to YouTube and post the link. Have you asked the place she was staying at whether anything unusual happened, any injury?

I can't add to Judy's excellent advice but I wanted to express my sympathy too. Your poor son, what a terrible thing to happen. I feel a bit of sympathy for the lady's son too. If the son needs a service dog, it sounds like his mother isn't exactly helping with whatever issues he is dealing with.

If she isn't caged, doing that might cause her even more distress. We have a helpful piece here, maybe start by reading that and the links in it but please do come back to us with questions or if you think anything doesn't fit. The reading is just a starter, not intended to fob people off...