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just a quick snap . Tallie came to say hi to Mary as I was clearing rubbish around the cat enclosure .This shot was just before mary tried to butt a hole in the mesh! beast :P

I will be seeing her briefly in a week ... last time, she was shivering and in severe pain ..this will be MUCH nicer

Benji is just the cutest fluffbum

Friend is SO relieved at dog's behaviour ... friend has suffered a lot more than dog ;) I'm happy for them both - they are each others' world ...

Dog is doing really well slow walks around the block - comfortable in the car, and for the first time in years, is happy to lie on the hip which has had surgery! She is playing with toys , eating happily Yes, she is on painkillers ...but it's still great news!

Just move - as SG explained ..

he is a PUPPY .. he plays, he barks, he investigates ... This might help you

neither do I . I DO, however believe strongly that PUPS need to realise that the humans are in control of movement in & around the door ...it is one oft- happening occasion where human & canine communicate ..and learn ...

They are that !! LOL.

.... you will approach it as you have each aspect of your pack's days ... being sensible, and only ever giving what they need most . Thinking of you ...

We have been muttering things about dogs scratching around/making holes where we usually walk ... Hmmm.. the culprit has been caught!! (searching for juicy plant roots ) Little brat! Mary,that is

..that's great! ..and the photos? ;)

I think this may be important . Remember , at this stage especially , YOU make the rules ;) he is the pup, HE doesn't decide if a door is open or closed It's your door ! I only let dogs free range when they earn the privilege ... the extra learning/communication involved in having puppy see YOU as the way to get thru that door is SO worth it in the long run , really !

nice big bone !! I mean BIG ..so there is no way he can swallow it A bone with meat on . YUM. if he scratches/whinges for 15 mins..and is finally let in , next time he will scratch for maybe a half hour ..as he KNOWS that eventually he'll be let in. Plenty of toys. OK .. give him two or three at a time .. a couple of days later ..a different two or three ..it helps prevent boredom! put some kibble, plus a couple pieces of smelly salami or cheese ( teeny pieces- fingernail size) in a smallish soft drink plastic bottle and let him shake/chase that !! wrap a few treats in newspaper ..place newspaper in a carton ..let him rip & tear! When you sprinkle kibble ..have him not watching . use about 15 - 20 pieces ..and place them a long way away from each other ... Does he have a sand pit? Sand pit is fun, cos you can bury toys/treats in there every so often.

No idea what day it is, let alone week. anyhow , tonight's sunset .

What a shame , a dog so tolerant of kids ...

certainly wasn't small Honestly, I read it twice , cos I couldn't believe the description/cautions .

it seems a lot of money to spend on baby puppy training ..what problems are you having ? So much of baby puppy education is simply a good routine, and setting things up so pup cannot easily make a 'mistake' :D You will probably find these videos & articles fun, and they will certainly help you understand more of the WHYS of puppy behaviour , and how your puppy sees the world .When you have some understanding of how puppy sees their world , then you will find communicating is so much more comfortable ! enjoy!! CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE

Out of surgery , and apparently everything went smoothly . Home tomorrow . :D I can breathe now.

http://www.smh.com.au/national/the-pampered-dog-world-of-the-fur-baby-20170504-gvyqqd.html excerpts:

Thankyou

a friend's dog is having surgery today . I am close to friend and dog ..and am probably almost as apprehensive as the owner! I have seen this done, with amazing results .. have watched it being done ..with fascination ... Do you have good recovery stories I can tell my friend ? the dog is middle aged , and , I figure, won't really be in more pain than previously ... as she couldn't use the leg much without great pain . thanks

Stella - you are gorgeous

perhaps funds/time could be better spent on a dog with less likelihood of problems ? That's all ...never is a long time to avoid kids & dogs .... I didn't go into more detail .. sorry , didn't want to make it easy to identify ...

browsing, as one does to look into the eyes of animals lacking permanent homes ... One dog description clearly stated that dog was never to have contact with children under 18 at home , dog was not to be taken to any public area frequented by dogs ...and dog was being worked with by a professional , ongoing - cost to be owner's , once homed. my one thought was ... why is it being offered? (no, not scumtree, or private) So sad , such a restrictive life .....