Welcome to George and Mia!

George on the left and Mia on the right, she has different color eyes!

Old english sheepdogs George and Mia are stopping with us. Lovely intelligent dogs they need firm handling and leadership to stop any silliness. Mia has a dangerous habit of chasing things namely a Sutton park ranger in a land Rover and a goods train! I wasn't aware of her little habit until she ran the length of a field chasing the train, very worrying!

I think this is an example of not satisfying the breed of a dog! As a Sheepdog she has an innate instinct for prey drive, or in layman's words chasing things! If this is not satisfied then the dog will create it for themselves.My suggestion will be to try to train her onto a toy so that this side of her is fulfilled. Failing that there are other remedies that we can consider but ill cross that bridge if we get to it!

George is only a Puppy really and still growing. He is painfully thin due to his tickle stomach. If his diet is changed or he is slightly overfed as he was, then he gets the trots and this affects his ability to process the food correctly! I have reduced his food and kept him on just his Royal Canin food and this seems to be working, but we will have to see if he puts on the weight!