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Ooh, best Xmas present ever! What breed are they? How many are you expecting?

I often wonder if these people don't realise they shouldn't let their dogs approach other dogs on lead, particularly if they see the other person make efforts to get their dog close to them, or if they are so stupid they think it's fine because their dogs are on lead.

Welcome to the forum - that's a cross I'm rather fond of, though I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to own one! We have a post about mental stimulation here: Mental enrichment for dogs Hopefully it will give you some ideas.

You could ask your vet if you could have an appointment outside the consulting room, maybe in their car park. Even if the vet isn't able to get their hands on her, they could watch her gait as you trot her up and down and also judge if she's overweight or not. Alternatively, and something I did...

What a horrible thing to happen, no wonder your son was so upset? Do you think there's any more help he could get from mental health professionals with an understanding of autism - I''m wondering if this might classify as PTSD? I'm thinking what might help - and if this is possible I've no idea...

I'd have needed a nap too!

If you think she's drinking excessively you should see a vet as there are medical conditions that can cause this.

You've had lots of suggestions for diets before, none of which seemed to resolve all her issues. If you've tried the 'good foods' and raw feeding to no avail, you need simply to look at the dog you have and feed her what seems to work best for her.

I'm sorry, your parrot copying your cues must be so frustating for you, but it didn't half make me laugh 🤣 I'm not sure relying on her name to get her attention is a good idea right now if she's likely to ignore you - she might just learn to ignore her name. It may not be a standard method...

If she destroys stuff, she shouldn't be punished because she has a need to do something, and punishing her doesn't tell her what she should do. The answer there is to keep stuff out of her reach and give her things she can destroy - dog toys, an old cardboard box to shred. But as Joanne said...

Welcome to you and Pip! I used to regularly call my dog back during walks, reward him, pop him on lead and off again, and then let him go again, so he didn't associate coming back to me with the end of the walk. I also put his lead on for the final time away from the end of the walk so again, he...

My sister-in-law's dog had the same problem when she got older, and they found nappies worked well for her. It's best to avoid nappies if you can as the humid conditions can cause urinary infections - but sometimes needs must.

I'm so very sorry that this has happened - it must be utterly devastating for you. I've signed the petition and shared it on Facebook. Here's the link: Sign the Petition

Welcome - you must have your hands full with two 6-month Malinois pups!

I found the following online: 'The following suspected adverse reactions have been reported: Gastrointestinal: Vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence, melena, hematemesis, ulceration. Central Nervous System/Behavioural: Ataxia, personality change, seizures, sleepiness, hyperactivity...

In your place I would go ahead with the neurology appointment. Particularly with your planned holidays, I would want to have as much information as possible. Do you have a trusted person you would leave your GSD with?

Thank you for the excellent article, JoanneF :)

And if you'd like a gratis professional proofread of your Reiki manuals, just ask :)

I hope you find the right way forward for you soon xx

If the treat ball (or antler) works, go with it, and hope it lasts! Often dogs need to 'decompress' after a walk, e.g. with zoomies round the garden, so making sure he gets plenty of mental stimulation at this time might help a lot. I would also praise him when he is lying quietly next to you...