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What a worry Hoping the new AB's will do the trick . Luckily it is an open pyo ...

bugga . Sending thoughts ..and hopes for good news.

Walking on sand/footpaths etc regularly will naturally dry out and toughen his pads :) for sure short term he will ouch a bit ... he will also learn very quickly where to walk , and how to remove stuff from his feet . Dogs are far more adept at this sort of adaptation then we are ;)

Our pups quickly learn to pull out their own prickles ..and their pads toughen up quickly :)

guess it depends on where you'll be living, and what areas you will be taking your dog :) I would not imagine most ovals/parks to be a prickle worry ..nor made footpaths or beaches ... I live inland, rural , and the ground is covered with several different prickly things . Luckily the dogs grow up with them ..get thick tough pads fairly quickly , & just stop to pull out prickles when they need to ;)

and ... SMOKE :)

Don dog looking gorgeous :) ( even tho the foto's phuzzy ) This morning's "let's get ASH" party

;) the cat's almost as big as the dog LOL

Love this, shes beautiful! :) I also think so .

That's all encouraging news - here's hoping !

:) maybe he'd enjoy a beanbag? makes a noise and moves around like kitty litter ... even an old human beanbag ..empty about a third of the beans out :)

*nods*

I just wrote a very long post - but it got eaten .. in a few words - take care - think of exactly what it is Annie has to give , and how much of her life is spent being anxious /reactive . think of her being yet somewhere else ...more new people..more experiences .... Is it fair on her ? Will there be someone who can provide her with what she needs? is she a liability? This sort of dog is so difficult .. thinking of you - been there, done that ,

'Molly, PLAY with me !' Ash ....

:)

But would an African Swallow have the required air-speed velocity to grab a Chihuahua puppy? Yes - if it was already unladen. I see what you did there :p

Ok - so the house has carpet . if you use one or more of these - there will be no problem , as they are VERY absorbent , and easily washed/dried . I have a litter tray sitting on one - and use them almost everyday for lining beds /crates/ in case of accidents ... Conni Critter pads

Poor Scottie ... Lots of 'little things' , which when combined add up to a general feeling 'off' , I'm sure . he is getting good care - and you are certainly doing everything you can - he is a lucky lad to have an observant and willing slave ;)

Wonder if the raven was after nesting material?

Awww- they all have their special stories to tell ...

it seems his current beds , or more likely their position are not what he wants/needs. What happens if you (temporarily) move the tray, and put a bed there ? That way you may find out if he needs/wants a cosy corner/protected space ..or if it's the feel/smell of the litter he is searching for . has he had a vet check lately?

Good, Powerlegs :) They'll have fun .

how is she today ?

:) Barking at you to hurry you up sounds GREAT :)