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    Always interesting to her of other folks' dogs Aumtumnbriar: got any pics of your running dogs as well as ther terriers? And what sort of breeding are your running dogs? Good hunting in your parts I'll bet.
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    Highlander, you may just have to bite the bullet and try and find a good running dog vet who could advise you on the best course of action to take. IMO only a good greyhound vet is going to know exactly what to do as most vets just don't know the sort of pressure a running dog puts on its feet when coursing/turning etc.
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    Mmm: good point that molecatcher: the dog I had the web removed on was between the two middle toes, so not a problem: I can see an outside or inside toe would cause trouble.
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    The problem is tht once that strong edge to the web has gone the tissue is very weak (not designed to stand up to anything). I would think that your best way forward is to get it removed completely,at the vet's. though I'd be interested to hear of anyone else has managed to get the edge of the web to knit together again. Had to get this done for one of my dogs once and it was never a problem again: just that her toe splayed out a bit more than normal.
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    Amazing pics! Glad I don't have whippets: I'd be shutting my eyes every time they ran: I know they're tougher than they look , but all the same..............
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    Saw a for real working Beardie not so long ago in Wales: stunning dog: if his owner reads this thread he might tell a bit about the dog.
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    Fave....?

    skycat replied to FastDogz's topic in General Talk

    Thats exactly what i was going to post, i love it as well Thank you sooo much. i thought i was the only person alive to like that song My favourite of his, and I like most of them: AND not ashamed to admit it
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    IMO no problem: mine are extra keen when they're in season. Just don't go out with any male dogs around! LOL
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    I don't know if they 'think' they are pregnant as its a hormonal thing, though some very maternal bitches do go all broody and make nests and nurse imaginary pups: guarding socks, bones and toys etc. I believe it's down to the pack thing as only the Alpha, or top bitch gets to actually breed and rear pups in wolves and wild dogs (of Africa), Red Dhole (Indian wild dogs) are the same. That way the whole pack get to help rear one litter of pups from the strongest female. However, the other females also come in season but are prevented from being mated by the top dog and bitch. BUT........
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    It depends what you mean by work: in the past when I had coursing dogs it was pointless to run them hard on hares from about 4 weeks after their season. For the first few weeks after a season they were on fire, ran really well, then, as the 'pregnancy' (imagined) progressed their muscles went slack (hence the term 'to break down'). It took anything up to 12 weeks after a season to regain their proper running form. Nowadays, it it were mid season and I was lamping hard I would lay them off from about the 4th week after a season until they stopped bagging up underneath and looking dopy. I
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    Better to wait and give it a chance to come down naturally: I'd not get it removed until the dog is a year old.
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    Cover the bottle as well so it doesn't get any light on it: you can actually buy bottle covers which stop them freezing up in winter and keep them cool in summer: just don't forget to fill it up regularly and clean it the same: more easily forgotten when you can't see what's in it!!
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    Haven't a clue about the format but it'll be all the usual clases I'd imagine, it starts at 12.30 and full details are available from Roma Garron on 01234 720431 or mobile 07870 936033
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    Most pups will go through a 'silly' stage at betwen 8 - 10 months or so: a lot of it is 'teenage rebellion', otherwise known as the 'Kevin and Perry' stage LOL. Part of it is hormones (can affect both dogs and bitches), but often more noticable in bitches as they tend to be a bit more sassy and they are possibly getting ready for their first season> blokes are generally more laid back and easy to get on with (dogs and humans alike!) When they seem to go through a second destructive chewing stage it is said that it's because this is tthe time when the roots of their teeth adre finally grow
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    Was talking to a pest controller who had been to a demo of one: "boom bang earth flying everywhere like a war zone" he said! And as for it only to be used when the burrows are empty: yeah, like hell they make sure: they just blow the bunnies up along with the burrows apparently. What a waste of good meat: and sport with the ferrets etc. Was talking to a pest controller who had been to a demo of one: "boom bang earth flying everywhere like a war zone" he said! And as for it only to be used when the burrows are empty: yeah, like hell they make sure: they just blow the bunnies up along wi
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    How do they know?

    skycat replied to a topic in General Talk

    I reckon that it's an inherited/genetic instinct: "Oh look, here's a really big meal that the pack can feed on for a while" or something like that.
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    What sizes are your pups everyone? Mine is coming up 22" and weighs 18kilos! She's gonna be a big lass: covers the ground pretty well already.
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    Love good inventions: Looks really good.
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    DON'T give up Scotty: just leave it for a bit. I'm just getting through to a little monster I bred: she is now nearly 10 months old and she was similar to yours by the sounds of things. Less is sometimes more in these cases. Concentrate on getting a really good bond with your pup. Some pups just aren't ready for retrieve training until much later than others. If your pup doesn't want to come near you then just focus on recall, sit, loads of praise: and make sure you practice all of that everywhere: not just in your back yard/garden. Don't take it all too seriously either: pups just want
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    Oakley Hunt Show: at Melchbourne Willage Hall (sort of between Rushden and Bedford) Sunday 29 April. Refreshments available!
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    I don't remember ever taking any green ones LOL Thanks Borderterrier: I must have changed it accidently with my twitchy mouse finger: never even knew you could chnage it!
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    Help: the colour of THL was green until about an hour or so ago: now mine's gone a wishy washy pale blue: ugh! Is it just my PC or what?
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    They are looking really good Shell: all credit to you. What you said about Reeba (quote: She seems a very bright pup, not that bothered by being picked up for a cuddle, and would rather be off investigating and thieving (already yep!). unquote. Know that sort of pup all too well! Good luck with the challenge! LOL Mine is still ongoing: the challenge I mean :whistle: Have fun: and keep a sense of humour: you'll need it
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    CAn he not get a lawyer (£££?) to help get the rest of his dogs back? I doubt they'll last many more weeks in those conditions . It's about time someone somewhere set up a fund for this sort of thing to help innocent dog owners in a time of need. Is there such a fund/organisation?
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    Ah ha! Essex aint that far from me: any chance of the vet's number and location?
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