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It does sound severe- and will not be a quick/easy fix. There is an example amongst our own DOLers of the absolute heartbreak and upheaval caused by a loved dog with similar behaviours An assessment by a recommended ( ASK ON HERE) behaviourist will help you in decision making . This is a situation, where head must rule over heart ....

Agree

I suggest you seek advice from a specialist ..maybe a neurosurgeon , or orthopaedic vet?

so you have not signed anything /made a deposit ?

That's disappointing in one way .. hopefully it was a strain or something which has healed? make SURE you catch anything like that on video ..any limping/dragging, especially with yelps/whimpers.

Wondering how the vet visit went ?

FB does stuff like that

LINK to page teaser :

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Good luck at the vets ..it could be several things , so vet opinion is a good plan! Tonight , or first thing tomorrow- see if you can get a video of your poor little dog doing what you describe :) That will be a big help at the vet .

Bear in mind that the only poodles you are likely to see there will be in full show clip. yes - the man of the house will be unimpressed ;)

best of luck at the show ! :)

I know - not a pedigree anything - However .. if you are looking for small , and he 's looking for a macho dog ..how about a"mini long hair GSD" ( chi X ) ;)

Doggy odour depends much on what you humans do in regards to grooming, diet etc ;) Mini Schnauzer? They are great little sturdy dogs :) West Highland Terrier ?

Don't panic just yet - I will advise you to read the info in all these links - They will help explain some of what you've noticed , I think . LINK 1 Development Calendar . LINK 2 Socialisation - what is it exactly ? LINK 3 Socialise now- play later .

Hi :) good on you for researching . Hopefully you will also research breeders before you choose one from whom to buy a pup. Does the breeder show ? Can you do a search for their kennel prefix and look at some of their other dogs/pups? What is the general temperament of their bloodline? Does the breeder appear to mainly breed for a particular colour ? Do they advertise with words such as 'tiny', 'teacup' ? (do NOT settle for a breeder who just happens to have a pup now ...it may not be the best you can do . ) tell them about your plans for a puppy ..and make sure the breeder has written proof of tests done on parents for inheritable diseases - Also discuss plans the breeder has for baby puppies - socialisation , diet ..and ensure this is all as good as it can be!

I enjoyed his descriptions of what the dogs have to do ..up & over those mountain s ! :)

This interview is terrific :) A shepherd's life , dogs , farming in England for centuries ... yes, there is talk of teh different dogs , how they work , and some stories . here is a pic of the countryside :

https://www.facebook.com/117194520445/videos/10154081955275446/

The scooting could well be a reaction to pain, as well ... pain around the surgery site , itchiness( which is mild pain) from tiny cracks around his anus ..... I know benetook can be cheaper - but perhaps it may be wise to get a new pair of eyes have a look at Rascal ?

isn't it just SO wonderful to see Enzi ..and the others, exploring real growing plants /dead leaves , etc ? The photo of Zuri showing him the dead leaves ( and probably insects/spiders ) is my very favouritest pic :)

Ah - so he does have medical problems . have you tried with raised bowls ? if he were mine, I would have several drinking spots for him , some inside , some outside ..all a bit different , so the 'trigger' of you putting THE bowl down isn't there ;) ..so you are not GIVING him the water to drink .. he just drinks whenever/wherever . Also get the oesophagus checked - it may well be a part of the vomiting ..poor little man

Does he have multiple water bowls ? Does he have free access 24/7 ? is he rugged up /in a very warm room/house? How old is he- and has he always done this?