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Talk to your dog's breeder? and , yes ... use a stud dog, or purchase semen for an AI .

Welcome back . Lovely shots of the beasts :)

poor dog I suggest calling THESE good folks for a start :)

That year went so quickly :) Well Done, both of you !

So she pees when outside - what about when she's indoors? maybe she feels more vulnerable ouitside? I think these links will be helpful for you :) CLICK HERE CLICK HERE

yes, breed is not important in this story .... :) there are owners everywhere who do not understand dog body language ..and accidents happen.

Scour ban is pink. Could that be the product. Has been off the market for some time but is back on now. yes- that did sound a lot like scourban :)

;) the replies you have seen, and probably more you will see are all part of DOL .... conversation will always head off in differing directions ! Stick with us!! yes, shelter dogs can have illnesses ..but nothing in life is guaranteed :)

such a good summation > Oh ..and congrats for surviving your two!! I can just imagine the brain games ;) I too think Petar is doing a great job ..research/homework is invaluable !! :)

I have always been a BIG believer in calcium during whelping ... back in a previous life, whelping lab bitches , if there was a slacking off ..it would be LOTS of calcium , and a couple times running up/down about 5 stairs/steps . Very rarely failed :p

Thistle is just wonderful ..and looks to have all her recreation sorted!

Ahhh, Grumpette - made my morning !! Just adore your rottie pics. :) The one with a retrieve dumbelly thing is just amazing:)

Honestly - I would try another vet ;) Preferably one who specialises in the gut .

Fostering sounds ideal , as if you find it difficult , the dog can be returned . You will very soon find out how ready you are to make a dog part of your life :)

Oh Dear - I can understand some of your frustration .. you had your hopes & dreams pinned on this pup's performance /looks ..and now they seem to have vanished . Do you not love your pup for what he is ? Will you not love him and care for him regardless? he may well have some hairless spots around tooth holes ... As for the 'socialisation' My suggestion is to get in touch with the K9 Pro crew ! They are the experts . :) oh .. and I know a lot of kelpies who thrive in suburbia ....

Uh huh... maybe the river will suffice ...

Ahhh :)

Yep, this is what I was thinking too. raineth , that's a great idea :)

No idea ...sorry . one of the authors/trainers is a show judge ..

Poster hasn't but doesn't say about partner oops .. forgot that was in first post perhaps they are more confident than I , but a 'guard dog ' breed wouldn't be my choice for a first dog ... it isn't now either ;) They'd be smarter than I .....

He's a lucky lad :)

Have you owned/trained a dog previously ? That may also influence the type of dog/ training ...

the puddles have dried out now ... what a shame :p

:) GB .. now you have a proper baying hound :)

And this part is 90% up to YOU , and your commitment to making sure a dog has every opportunity top be active and engaged in mind & body . There are many breeds who are not large , but can bark loudly ... and, yes, a pure breed , by all means , however, most any black/brindle dog can make someone think twice ...