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@Jodipug How's the search going ?

maybe a squeaky toy ..or his ball , or one of your sox ... ..a bit of dry rabbit skin can work wonders ;)

What a fantastic photo!! Shows the lad looking all fired up <3

My little Molly's favourites were an opshop grab basket children's toy .. a soft face thing with a horrible laugh when squeezed/activated .. and a mini Jumbo jet soft toy , with all the sounds of a take-off !! Don loves that one as well .

T - how big do MINI's grow? (thinking only)

It is not sensible .. but desirable. baby kids are adorable ..and cute, and fun , and ... I have had numerous over the years .. the old pic here is Gladys .., with her favourite ball , her browse branches hanging on a chair... she lives indoors for a couple of months, as she was only a week or so old when I was given her . yes, that is her cushion by the heater ..she would sleep on that during the day , and in a cat basket at night . she was taken outside often, of course , and rarely messed indoors. She lived happily ( and crankily) with us for some years until, unknown to us, she stole a whole loaf of bread, which caused her demise from bloat . Kid goats are certainly one of THE most entertaining of baby animals .

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Is it really necessary for dogs to be worm and flea treated every month? it seems a lot of chemical every 4 weeks or so ..., esp in these times of most everyone cleaning up dog poo... I seem to remember worming every 3-4 mths , and flea treatments if/when needed. Obviously in paralysis tick area the procedure will be different ;)

The resident Apostlebirds at least get close enough to photograph!

A corgi can deter criminals my best 'guard' dog many years ago was a small dachshund cross! Lots of people would not come in the yard if she was outside . A dog outside all the time, esp at night may well be the one who barks all night , too have you read this information on your chosen breed ? ? GSD CORGI &nbsp;pembroke

...goes mushy ... You lucky woman!!

They are usually inside anyhow after about 7:30 . They get fed when they're put to bed ..whatever time that is - between 8 and midnight! No run after dinner ...then again, their dinner is not huge, they get stuff during the day as well.

(we still haven' seen this boy ;) ) Just let him acclimatise ...get to know each other by doing your own thing as far as necessary - move in your own behavioural circles , and eventually they will intersect ;) relax , enjoy him as he is ... when he's ready , you'll know, I'm sure . play hard to get!! ...

Agree - he just needs to build different relationships/unlearn old habits/ways of reacting ... teeny baby steps

and you may be in for a lot of backsliding when you get another pup

well, use turf , maybe ? is there a reason she can not toilet outside ..in a yard/balcony/courtyard?

yes!!! :D

She is such a pretty girl has she had her eyes checked ?

Get a stake or a box or something, and put a few drops of his ,plus hers pee on ?

perhaps a pee pole or two for him .. he is obviously being a 'real' man ..peeing on something upright ...

;) you definitely have a puppy ! Basically , pup and you need some education . YOU need to learn a bit more about how pups/dogs think , and HE needs to learn that NOTHING in the house is HIS . It is normal behaviour ..and it is the Humans' responsibility to make sure pup CAN'T make a mistake ;) I hope these articles will give you a bit of help https://www.thespruce.com/stop-dog-from-counter-surfing-1118233 https://ferndogtraining.com/how-to-stop-counter-surfing/

Dear Kirra .. she left you loved and cherished , and you're right - the stars did align to help you . :hug:

Lucky Boy

Any advice on teaching my pup how to not do that? should i just leave him to get told off by the older dogs? It is something pups learn from their Mum and littermates when they are very small. Sometimes, if pups are removed from Mum too early , they miss this bit . Like humans, dogs are all different, and some never really 'get' the good manners bit. This might help explain it for you . http://blog.k9pro.com.au/socialise-now-play-later/

I think a 'teenage' puppy and a new pup is not a wise option. Unless you are all experienced in training /managing multiple dogs , there could be problems . Extra barking Increased playing with /chewing non-toy items . Two dogs to walk once or twice or three times a day Sorting out their 'pack' the two may scuffle a lot . Dogs who bond strongly together , cos they are each other's company most of the time , may be inclined to pay more attention to their friend instead of their humans. In that case .. with that combination of powerful dogs I would advise caution. Do as much research on their chosen breed as you can . Talk to people with either breed. when you take your pup to obedience , talk to folks who have their GSD or Rottie , or Amstaff !! DO NOT BE IN A RUSH !!