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First Light on a minus 3 morning :) Just glorious!!

NO offence to dogs of the teeny variety - just that that's funny ;)

I do want advice but I'm not being understood correctly. I've had two dogs pts in two weeks and this issue with Ivy. Just over it right now. Ill try again tomorrow. you sound as if you're having a very rough time . BREATHE . Not sure what we've misunderstood - ?

That's good news, anyhow :)

seems as if he is very unsure , being in a new space, and with the other pup being pushy just keep offering his two or three meals a day - same place, same time - don't hover - let him be for 10 minutes - then just remove food, and try again next meal. have they had their "Hi, Vet - I have two new pups- are they OK ?" checkup yet ? Vaccinations ?

Hi :) OK - feed both pups separately - well out of sight of each other . make sure they are both getting training sessions and walks singly . Use the same food they are used to .. and use the same place to feed them .. don't make a fuss - just put them in their rooms ..then feed them , pick up bowls and let them out . Same with bone chewing sessions etc . Hopefully the breeder can also give you some suggestions? and some reading material for you - regarding getting two pups at the same time ... LINK LINK and - just because they are of the same blood /litter - that doesn't mean they have to like each other .

oh - also this pup is under a roof for about 80% of its day - of COURSE it will get excited when outdoors - where all of a sudden it can smell and see and feel the world ;) A balcony is no substitute for the sensory information available in a backyard/on a walk ... What training do you do apart from walks? I think pup would greatly benefit from trick/obedience type stuff done inside - a few sessions each day - just 5 minutes each :) This can also be done on common ground in your housing development .. no need to walk every time you step out the building .- sit & watch the world - Also , make sure she has interactive toys - ones that release food/make noise/can be chewed - so she has something on which to use her brain . All young things need to continually see/feel/do different things to get skills for life :)

did the neighbour SEE the incident ? What damage was done to the paw?

Only a week , and she is 12 weeks old ? ;) leash training ideally starts as soon as a puppy comes home :) Walk around the house /yard until all is happy and relaxed, THEN take it to the streets . think of as a young learner driver - at age 16 they are put in a car and told to drive to the VIC market . Much preparation and learning needs doing first :) have a read here , and def. book in for classes :) LINK LINK LINK LINK

if one has a small dog , ANY fence gaps should be small dog proof . Did anyone actually SEE the bite happen , or did lady find out later ? if no eye witness account , small dog could have injured paw in another way ? Can't help with the legalities , sorry .

Thanks for the extra info. It does seem the misinformation you were given was not helpful Did you know ( 'cos DOL is wonderful) ;) There is a HUGE thread on REACTIVE DOGS !!

I had my boy's surgery done by an orthopedic surgeon at my vet's suggestion .:) ( 18 kg dog) The leg was immobilised by heavy bandaging , and recovery took a while . The result was fantastic - and he had another 10 yrs of extremely active life with no problems whatsoever . it IS important to be vigilant with the confinement /restrictions .

LOL ... :)

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I hazard to suggest that none of your dogs has resource guarding instincts to be honest - it's never crossed my mind - as I do that from when they're babies .They certainly get into the odd scrap between themselves over treasures occasionally ... and are all fed separately once adult . Spice - just to clarify , I've been around dogs for over 50 yrs - and yes, still make mistakes , (one of them being taking things for granted ;) take on board the advice posted for you - it comes with decades of experience from trainers, breeders and owners .Resource guarding can be a serious problem , and you are doing well seeking advice now :)

Don investigating things ... (iphone snap )

spice - when you say you feed him his raw by hand - do you hand him one large piece of bone/meat , or do you feed him mouthful by mouthful? :) I give my dogs their bones/meat all in one piece by hand - :)

hard to explain my thankfulness and enjoyment for this weather ....it's a bit like 3 Secret Santas at once ! ;) BUT BETTER!!MUCH BETTER My old Pop had a saying when this reprieve from sand , dry and despair came about - he'd say "I just want to get down & ROLL in it " I know just how that feels at present.

ohhh yes :) they can be amazing dogs .I have had the good fortune to train a couple many years ago.

I'm hoping to get to Adelaide soonish - and am so looking forward to seeing parks & gardens looking wonderful after such a long dry spell ;)

Eza- yes, at long long last , there is some green happening ...

What terrific news!! Well Done :)

poor panda :) a bit of silliness in between rain showers this morning . No Don doesn't have a pretty coat ..he has a lovely thick one he grows !

I think the following blog entry , by Steve @ K9pro will help you sort out a few things in your mind :) CLICK HERE: excerpt : The breeds you are considering will need a lot of work - THIS blog entry again has useful info :) CLICK HERE : excerpt>