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I've not had a dog like this ... but the pacing is a result of her nervous system misfiring ..and I would guess that perhaps being crated would not provide an 'outlet' for all that energy? I'd worry that her body would react in another way if this energy could not find an 'escape' perhaps this behaviour is actually brain activity akin to a type of seizure itself? Could you try thundershirt, maybe? Put lavender oil in a burner .... Hopefully you can see a neurologist or someone soon and get some answers.

Hope it all goes well for mum & baby .

..just a confused dog ?

..When it all boils down tho , if this bitch is on 'breeders terms' is it then that the pup belongs to the original breeder - so their decision stands?

... :) unfortunately, sometimes when dogs are treated like babies - they respond like babies , refusing ordinary food, throwing tantrums ...that sort of thing ! :)

She was beautiful, spoony :)

:) he looks as though he has lots to enjoy!

he is still a pup . he will need teaching as to what your different commands/body movements mean .You have only been together one week!! Have you taught previous pups to be a jogging partner? Do you run on sand , grass , or footpaths? perhaps he is sore ? has he been vet checked?

yes... gosh .. things can quickly become convoluted , can't they ?

your little bitch will either have her own puppy .. or no puppy . A soft toy with her pup's scent will drive her batty!! She will KNOW that it smells like her - but is not beinmg a puppy ,and ,if her hormones are all present & correct, will be frantically tryinjg to get pup to move/nurse/make noise ... I could not bear to watch that :( Cut back bitch's food NOW .. and IF she has a normal delivery ..and ,for some reason the poor thing loses her pup ..then just cut back food a bit , keep her active and occupied, and the milk will disappear. Meaning no ( well, not much) disrespect , the things you mentioned sound TO ME like breeding for the sake of it ... not seeing a bond between mum & puppy .....it's a bit like what some farmers do with lambs... ... O...K.... This sounds very much like the &^%$#@@ told to a new owner of a baby MONKEY on a TV doco the other night . "The mothers are over the babies by the time we take them away at THREE DAYS old " Sorry .. perhaps some breeders may not see a problem because they are not looking?? I am tearing up here - thinking of bitches who have lost pups, or had a medical condition where pups had to be removed ... and seeing how upset they were. maiden bitch + singleton may be a bit different ... however , mums & bubs belong together as much as humanly possible.

If your bitch has a c-section .. yes, her hormones will be all over the place .. but removing a pup before she wakes will possibly lessen her grief /distress. Unless the bitch is unwell, or an unfit Mum .. I would not remove her baby ......

..also .. don't pay too much attention to it . once or twice give it a very quick wipe/dab ..then distract her ... Aloe is a good idea :) the more you look/ poke/pat ..the more she will be aware ...

Ouch!! I would not put tea tree oil on .. esp there ... it can burn/sting badly (plus being toxic if ingested )

there are lots of threads on D O L about singleton pups :) The main thing is to NOT feed the bitch any extra - so milk is not being produced in great quantities . Singletons need to exercise ,and be moved about a lot ... as they would be if jumbled up in a litter .... they also need to not eat extra .... have a read here :) LINK LINK LINK LINK

insect bite or just a pimple .. keep her busy .. I wouldn't put any cream on it , as that will encourage licking . Channels erny ...*calendula tea* a bit of betadine ..or a tiny dab of something with lignocaine in it just before a walk/feed ... maybe ?

I am glad she is finally starting to heal . :) poor little girl .

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3720/11508192255_8272bb2714_z.jpg It's wolf hunting ...in your own backyard!!

:) :)

yes .... 10 yrs & a public flogging - I'd be happy with that :)

ohhhhhhhh, how cute is that ?

Run free - look far , chase hard, Chilli ... Take care , spoony .

AFAIK that option is now been taken away .....

too quick ....

I shouldn't have looked ........ dammit .