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Well Ammonia DIDN"T work. I wouldnt mind if I owned my house or if he was digging up plants but its new turff that hasnt even had a chance to take root because of the water restrictions. Its only in 1 spot. oh well, I will just have to look at getting him a sand pit he and Ashton ( 2 yr old son) can dig in there together.. LOL.

I have just read that dogs hate the smell of cloudy ammonia, dilute to 10 parts wate to 1 part ammonia. I have just put it around where he diggs. Ill let you know how it goes. wish me luck.

Hi Turbo is digging up my very dry and sad looking yard. What are good ways to try and stop him? I have tried putting his poop in the hole and covering it up but that didnt work. Any other suggestions? Thanks Niv

However, you have been given great advice here, especially about bringing your pup in at night, at least for a while. There is little point in crate training, if your pup will be living outside, and yet you don't seem to want to take the advice given, saying "he's happy enough". Correct me if I'm wrong, but these guys who are advising you are the knowledgable ones, hence you coming here for advice, so please take it ! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have taken the advice I have been given. I want him to be happy. I didnt sign up for a lecture I wanted some advice and I have gotten it. I bring him inside as soon as he starts crying I am not so cruel to leave a crying puppy outside if he is unhappy. I didnt get info on how to raise a puppy and I didnt het a book to raise my children and they turned out very nice if I do say so myself. Firm but loving is my motto and I am sure I will be able to rais a happy healthy and well adjusted puppy too. Thank you to everyone who has given great advice, I HAVE taken it on board and I AM putting it into practice. Your all very passionate about your pets and thats fantastic, but there is no need to be rude to people that are not as well informed, or equipt for there new additions. It takes time and practice, were not all born puppy experts. Thank you Nivia

I dont think the breeder I go Tuurbo from was registered. I got him from Greenbank in Qld. I didnt think I needed all that info to get ready for a puppy so I am not upset at her or anything. I wont be getting the crate until next week ( funds a little low after spending so much on Turbo ) He is happy enough. He is under a covered pation with 2 blankets a dolly and chew toys. He doesnt cry at night when Im sleeping. Thanks again for all the useful information its been a great help. I have been teaching him not to chew or dig and to sit before I pat him, dont want him to knock our toddler over. Training is so important I think. Thanks nivia

Thanks again for the reply's. I do let him inside sometimes usually at night when the kids are in bed, he curls up at my feet and just sleeps. He is on a mat just outside the back door and the curtains are only drawn at night when I go to bed, I want him to see what we are doing etc. What are some games I can play with him? I bought him some chew toys yesterday as he chewed my old thongs and he seems to like them. Loves his dolly I bought a crate of ebay so I think I will let him sleep inside at night but I am in a unit with a medium size yard but no laundry access to outside :rolleyes: BTW my lab name is TURBO. Thanks Nivia

Hi, Thanks for the reply's. He is going to be an outside dog. He is happy sleeping on the back porch with a blanket ad a doll at the moment but I think its important hat he has "his" space too as I have a 9 yr old and a 2 yr old. I didnt get any info from the breeder about diet, exercise, crating, toys.. infact i walked out with the dog and a have a nice day. Thank god you guys are all here I will take him to puppy school though so he will be trained properly. Thanks Nivia

Hi Everyone, I just got a Black Lab on Saturday, my first puppy I want to do whats best for him. He is only 9 weeks old and just so cute. I have been reading a few forums and you guys talk about a crate. I understand what it is but how often do you use them? Why use them and should I crate him over night? what about toilet breaks etc??? Sorry for all the questions but I just want to get it right so he grows up happy. He is still whining and against my better judgment I bring him inside at about 5.30am so he doesnt wake the neighbours. This is my first post of many over the next few months, all feedback is welcomed. Thank you Nivia