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keep a diary Every day . walks grooming washing visitors time alone visiting a park medications House cleaning carpet cleaning/deodorising dog bedding change gardening weed spraying food treats ( incl human food ) bones water bowls washed/changed is there anything which seems to happen a day or so before they get sick?

and this is what you would be passing on to other owners should any puppies have this problem Breeding is ideally about bettering the breed.. and helping correct mistakes...not breeding using stock with a known serious problem

Any condition which requires surgery just to get a "normal' function does not need to be part of any gene pool.

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here is this morning's Don shot. and a reminder that he does have his own FB page ;) edit to add I do so love that face ................ and the laughs ...and the fact that having one lab grandparent shows so well in carrying toys everywhere, chewing :/ and drooling! :) Oh - and cuddliness :)

for her chewing - why not give her chicken wings /carcasses? those bones are much softer than nylabone ..and much healthier :) Hope the vet visit goes well.

kohbi1 sandra's post was excellent! I hope your Skye was bred carefully , and will stay happy & healthy. :) We would love to see photos, that's kind of mandatory if you have a new pup/dog ;)

I also suggest a vet visit before the weekend , as things always seem to be needed when the vet isn't around

Betadine is the BEST :) I use a betadine wash , and then betadine liquid.

:) Happy think-time ....

A beagle ? That's different! Hope you can have a meet & greet if all sounds perfect.

welcome :) if you CLICK HERE - you will find discussion :)

Thinking of you ...

..and remember to do things in very short bursts :) two minutes ..maybe 5 to start with ... focus/concentration needs to be built up and solid BEFORE there are distractions :) Practice in a boring room ..then move it gradually to other situations remember - keep things short & sharp :)

that's a VERY heroic thing :) The "accidental hero" type stuff. Don has given me a new perspective, that's for sure!!

Yep :) ..and hold the water dish as well at first .

how long have they had pup? how old is pup? does everything work? ears/eyes ? What is pup's favourite thing to experience/do/eat? have they tried K9 pro's Triangle of Temptation?

Staffyluv - I remember that time ... he is a gorjus lad :)

My nanny dog , an A C D X saved me from snakes on a couple of occasions - one which I remember - I was about 4 years old. Our Lab we had after him - well, she would 'tell tales' - if we were doing something silly ..or trying to sneak away ..or fighting ..she would always go get Mum! Such a goody goody

Don't get me wrong :) I love labs - worked training them for more years than I care to remember ..and The only thing which would put me off having one again is the endless shedding .... but as backyard 'pets' they grow out of that sloppy looselimbed cuddly stage and become strong, and often fat/large , and when folks do NOT train them , they can be a handful. Add to that the hormone factor ..and often these rehomed boys are frustrated, uneducated slobs.

not far from the house - he /she was so warm to handle ..and between its 'freeze' reflex , and the innocence of youth re: predators , I was able to enjoy the experience :)

been there done that . !!! there is something very, ermmm, scary about a very solid entire , out of control lab!

What did your dog's breeder say ? they are the ones to ask .It will be noted if the problem were in the lines . Did the breeder know of any other littermates with teh same problem?

Now that is sad - and I do believe you - a true story.... It was hard to keep a straight face ....

Seren, the 'right' one will make itself known :) .then you get us to all Ooh & Aahhh , then you go greet the new family member ;)