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Just awful Those parents will be in three kinds of hell, and I really feel for the first responders in this one . edit : I agree with SteveK9Pro.

This so sad and mad SO much money!!!!! For an unknown. Eek.

I agree- that is just asking for a fear-induced snap!

An abscess and that Kennel Cough ...glad that's all behind him! he's done really well .

Can you even just do ONE ? even if it takes a month...they'll all get done in time to do them again ..... Perhaps there is a dog acupuncurist vet somewhere who may be able to help ? Poor old lad ....:(

I like frenchies with faces....nearly owned one several decades ago.......

"Cobby" means that the dog is thickset/short bodied ..looks 'chunky' Your boy looks fine/longer legged .

that is WAY too much poo! Dogs should be absorbing their food ..not eating food that ends up as waste

Conformation is the structure and appearance of a dog- every breed has its own desired conformation dachshunds for example have long backs . A shorter backed, longer legged dachshund would have poor conformation .

To me he looks lovely - but I like lean dogs . I agree with the others - 4 poos a day means that something is going thru him - most likely the kibble . Feed fattier bits of meat, and less kibble, and see how you go

they are looking fantastic - but it's Sapphos' eyes that get me .... *sigh* Wonderful to see them stretched out ..those special muscles doing their 'thing'. Thanks for the update!

safe from the heating we use indoors? fires, etc ?

just good at getting attention ;) Even from The Boss! Who lets Clive jump up on him while he's eating breakfast!!!!!

Kamela/kammi with floppy ears Kammi @ 4 mths with prick ears Clive wrapped up warm ...

Thank you for coming back with an update Youare certainly working at changing things! I think we need a photo of the 'good' henry ;)

So Sorry, and although it was scary for you, for Missy it was just you and her ...and she was surrounded by your scent and presence and love , and it was good .It was her time, and the place was with you.

Same here. It's not for everyone.

Hmm...at the vets I worked for it happened a bit - and on a few occasions we sent the owners out. The dogs were becoming so anxious and upset because the owners were beside themselves, that the process was turning into a bad memory for the owner, and a difficult procedure for us. Once the owner was gone, and with a staff member cuddling the dog, everything was relaxed and easy - no struggling or anxiety anymore ..nothing to feed off, so they just settled. I have also stood in for friends who couldn't bear it ..and the dogs were fine with me there- just another vet visit .... ho hum ....

an important job, too! . My condolences to you too, Mark.... I'm glad Sasha and Kira will now be together playing forever .

Take her for nice, interesting walks on lead instead..along a river/down at a beach/on a walking trail She will get enough running around playing with toys at home .

How unsettling for everyone It may be time for her to have some appropriate medication to calm down her nervous system a bit . I don't have any names I can throw at you , but a VETERINARY BEHAVIOURIST would be your best choice of person to seek out - as they would have experience of this sort of thing, and the veterinary knowledge of drugs to help. Hopefully someone here can help with a recommendation Otherwise, can you put a kids' bed at the foot of yours , or similar?

I Doubt this very much Puppies bond with humans , and learn from them . Imagine if people had "try before you buy" programs , and then returned puppies - who would be stressed and missing their humans...plus having learned a household's habits, only to have their whole world changed again ? No, This would be most unfair. This is why it is well worth spending weeks/months - maybe longer spending as much time as you can with dogs of your chosen breed/s so you KNOW what to expect. You can NOT get the experience from books. It's like having a baby . Books are fine - but a real- life crying baby hasn't read the books!! LOL

Ohhh, such sad, sad news..another DOL stalwart trotted over the bridge . Even though you have known this was coming, it is still such a big loss for you - such a shock for her not to BE there She was a gorgeous girl, and has been much loved. R I P Sasha girl ..may there be soft sand in the shade where you can dig the biggest holes!

THE most pressing question - WHAT function will the the dog have ? guard? Jogging partner? Hobby/obedience/dog sports? Cycling partner? curl up on the couch and watch netflix buddy? bedwarmer? greeter of guests/ambassador of its breed and your training? travel partner/work companion? When you have THIS clear - then look at your chosen breed and see how they will fit the role . Will they be happy with a 20 min walk every day or two, or because they are more a working breed, will YIOU be happy going out twice a day ? Are they going to (once they've matured) be solid and trustworthy to jog several km with? Will you have a houseful of shed hair? Do you think neighbours will mind when the dog gets bored and barks at birds/possums/cats? Is your chosen breed too large/small to curl up with happily? Do you have members in your family/friends'circle who may be reluctant to visit it you have a medium/large dog? What will you do to allay their fears? These are all things to consider. Oh - also consider that everything maintenance and medical - costs go up with the dog's weight/size - that's important @ Food/anaesthetics etc obviously cost more , the larger the dog. There are dog breeds I would love to own , however where I live and how I live now means it wouldn't be in the dog's best interests to live with me , but I have a wonderful 'pack' who chose me and suit exactly where we are One day, I hope to own one of my 'wished-for' breed.... maybe Choosing a new companion is difficult - especially if it is your first , and I wish you all the best . DON"T HURRY into it. The right dog will find you if you take things slowly ....

back to the VET . - your pup needs professional help . Diarrhoea can be very taxing on pups.