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Hi, if he has demonstrated the behaviour since puppyhood, I think a vet check is the first step to eliminate any neurological problems. Ask your vet to also look at his balance, eyesight and proprioception (his knowledge of where his body is in space). You are along the right lines in avoiding...

You're very welcome ; I might borrow the diagram myself!

That's such good advice on socialisation. Love the diagram, that's really great. I tell my clients, 'socialisation is not a contact sport'! I agree that a lot of terriers don't back down - in fact I have never seen a dog not back off after a hard stare from mine. (She's a bitch, which helps -...

Poor little dogs - it's very kind of you to offer to spend time with them. I agree re not using treats as that puts a lot of pressure on, and may introduce an element of competition between them - same with toys. I wouldn't ignore them either, however. Just using low-energy body language to...

I have a huge soft spot for JRTs, and currently live with a Cavalier/collie/JRT cross. I agree with everything in the above post. JRTs have not had a breed standard all that long, so I wouldn't be handing over big wads of cash for a 'pedigree'. In fact, there's a good chance you'll find a really...

Great so pleased for you and Waffle!

No, not at all. It causes hallucinations and can.cause temporary paralysis, which can trigger great fear and panic , as you can imagine. It also is advised against for dogs with liver problems. When I wasva vet nurse, the dosage was really unreliable - some dogs it would knock them out cold (to...

Sounds like a plan! I agree, Honeys do seem good in terms of ethics, customer service etc. Little known fact: it was started by the brother of the author Will Self! I think there's a good chance Rusty will do well on raw, and as long as you take sensible precautions, the risk of contamination is...

Everything you say may be perfectly true. I am not defending pet food manufacturers. I am making the point that not everyone has the luxury of time or money to buy and prepare fresh, organic, human-grade meat for their dog. For those people, commercial pet food is a very good option, and no one...

I don't know what the figures are on recalls, so I can't comment on that, but the overwhelming majority of pet dogs are fed commercial food, and in the majority of cases without serious consequences. Of course, one can always be very unlucky, and in some cases a pre existing condition can make...

Lovely advice, I agree. However, I don't think I would recommend a flat-faced breed to anyone at the moment, as the health problems are of huge concern right now. I also wonder if you have considered an older dog, rather than a puppy? Puppies need a lot of hard work, and I do mean A LOT. A dog...

All v good afvice - the only additional thing I ask is what sedative they intend to use. Personally, I won't allow my dogs to be give acetylpromazine (ACP) and I always request tramadol (ie valium). The reason is that ACP has unpleasant side effects on dogs - and valium is cheaper too. Not sure...

While the dietary regime you're using sounds suitable for you, and probably good quality for your dogs, I think it may be helpful to say that a counsel of perfection is not always necessary or desirable. There are, especially these days, some very good brands of commercial dog food that have...

Great post: not much to add to that very balanced view. Nottingham University has quite a few people researching pet feeding, and Val Strong (who worked there, I think), wrote a very good, balanced guide on dog nutrition generally, so it may be worth seeking that out - it's available online. If...

I agree that CDC is a distinct possibility (my JRT was the same) but also wouldn't discount the possibility that she might be in pain. You could ask your vet to try a pain trial for 6 weeks with one of the many anti inflammatory drugs, eg galliprant or onsior (am not a fan of metacam and...

She does sound lovely, but quite a handful. There seem to be an awful lot going on for you both. What you say about the ticks is interesting and is making me wonder of some of her behaviour is linked to physical problems - in which case, no amount of 'stimulation' either mental or physical, is...

An interesting experiment would be to walk with your dogs separately. I'd be interested to know whether they bark individually in the car. That might narrow things down a bit, anyway. Other than that, blocking the windows is a good idea. Lots of dogs are defensive in a car, and the movement can...

It's lovely that you are thinking about Waffle's comfort, but air con is very bad for the environment and is best avoided. 26/27 degrees is not a dangerous level of heat. I agree with the suggestions above re cool mats and ice cubes. You can also have a practical routine, eg curtains or shutters...

I haven't any personal experience of hydrogels, but a very good place to ask is Canine Arthritis Management in the UK (they have a website caninearthritis.co.uk and are also on Facebook.) The site is vet supervised, and their materials are evidence based : important when there are a lot of...

... and smell absolutely delicious too!