Kaiialyne S

I'm dog-sitting a dog who is incredibly difficult to work with. When the owners asked me to sit for them they mentioned that he was a bit fussy, but that does not even begin to describe him. He is nervous of people and doesn't like to be approached by strangers, so he won't even let me touch him. Unfortunately, I need to touch him because he doesn't go outside on his own. When I approach him he usually runs away, but occasionally he just runs up and bites me. His biting is definitely aggressive, not playful - he's drawn blood a couple of times. The other dogs in the house are completely fine - playful, friendly, etc. I hate that I'm this frustrated by an animal the size of my purse! How can I get him to let me handle him without traumatizing either of us?

I'm good at helping other people with their position but I really can't critique my own because I'm a perfectionist and nothing ever looks right to me. So please look at my jumping position and tell me what you think?

You can critique the horse too if you want, but he's not my horse so you know...for the record he is a 17hh warmblood gelding.

You will need facebook to see the picture I think.

http://www.facebook.com/photos/?ref=sb#/photo.php?...

Thank you!

And why is the release of tears accompanied by a running nose, choked breaths, a scrunched-up face, etc?

I just started training a pony who was neglected for a few years. The skin on his face, especially on his cheeks, is really...strange. The skin looks and feels like it is covered in folds of scar tissue as well as scabs. It is also apparently very itchy. There is some lesser patches on his chest and legs. I've been washing the patches in iodine for a fews days, which seems to help a bit. Do you know what this condition is, and how to treat it?