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YOU need to teach her to toilet onlead, and to NOT bounce around like a fool on lead. You are the human ... perhaps begin with several short/sharp obedience sessions a day ..just a few minutes - away from distractions , using plenty of rewards ... so you get a good line of communication happening ..and she starts to listen . Also EVERYTIME she toilets (yes, you will need to follow/watch her) use a cue work, with praise . use a word you will be happy using in public ..like "quick", or "busy" or one of your own . She will learn that the word means toilet time , then when ON LEASH, say the word, and toileting happens. This may take some time..not going to happen in a week or so ...

I concur. You won't find anyone better . Phone him in the meantime - he may give you a strategy ...while waiting .

Some info for you : HERE HERE

Collar/lead training ASAP I always like pairing this with a nice bone of some sort ..so leash on = chicken wing or similar

may I interrupt the flow of EXCELLENT information to go AWWWWWWWWW That is one cute fluffy baby. By all means offer him a chicken wing or lamb rib and see how he fares just leave him with it . I love feeding puppies fresh raw meat - it seems to "bring out the wolf" in them The other information is from places of much experience, and is well worth a try . best of luck with your little one. Hope he gets vaccinated very soon.

Dear little dog - hope she's feeling better very soon You're a good person, T .

Aren't dogs supposed to display some of their owners' traits? ;)

Yes..a toy poodle puppy is such a delicate , bird-like morsel ... Hope this little one soon gets into a good routine & we get a happy update

Hi I'm sure you are worried sick Pups and dogs do these things ..and turn our hearts inside out! When you got her, what was she eating , and to what did you change her (if you did) How long has she been 'fussy' ? What is her normal feeding routine , and what do you do when she doesn't eat? What is her daily exercise/training routine like ? Do you use treats for training? What sort ? What has the pup's breeder suggested ?

Awww

Bittersweet. What a shame - as if those old souls would be a detriment to good housekeeping. ( well at first glimpse) I hope we see more updates They are the most wonderful of elderly faces ...

he may be able to feed fresh on a small budget if he lives country --I can get meaty bones/chicken necks quite cheaply from our butcher in country town SA It would cost little to feed a dog fresh each week . Add a little puppy kibble (we use supercoat puppy always - with lots of fresh meat/bones for our puppies, and they grow fit & well. )

Oh..a snuffleupagus!! Busy echidnas here as well. Yes..a mist of green..needs another drink very soon ! I think Cleo is very pretty The white boy will look amazing with a new tail ..I do prefer the coloured though

Today I unearthed the camera , after the corona shock ... found some euros (of course ) and a little red!

LOVE the sheep photo.... that really is beautiful . All those peacocks! Your place will be noisy ! I think that pretty hen looks like a Cleo(patra) ;)

Ohhh..look at those dear old faces I am so glad you are there for them

Ouch It may take weeks for your little mate to settle after "just" a road accident trauma- let alone losing sight - his life has changed- and he doesn't understand any of it . (luckily) there are some excellent suggestions above , from experienced people the main thing is PATIENCE - and understanding how dogs work . Dogs use their nose a LOT ..so scent trails (not too strong - remember, they can smell MUCH fainter scent than us ) ... different textures underfoot ..and remember, too, dogs sense things with their whiskers! leaving things in the same place is VERY important I would suggest getting one or more ADAPTIL products for now ...they use a pheromone which can give a dog a feeling of comfort , and may be useful in this post traumatic time . Looking forward to progress reports , and more photos of the little trouper

Not sure what exactly your dog is doing , I am presuming you mean scratching before he lies down ? If so, Dogs scratch to make a bed (more comfy) ..perhaps this is what is happening? It's an instinctual thing . maybe put a blanket or something on the couch and see what happens?

Fence -Running ? It's called patrolling ! takes much patience and precision ... Hailey does so much interesting 'stuff'

My condolences. She was another of your special oldies, and been thru so much. You will miss her a lot.Take care of yourself ...

..and well done on being a thoughtful and responsible breeder

He was perfectly happy .... he just always looked extremely relaxed ....for all of his 15 or so years ...

Hi have you checked with the breeder? Also, weren't they there when the vet saw your pup just after you picked him/her up - on the initial "hey, I've just got a new puppy - pls check that he/she is healthy and that everything is where it should be " checkup ? Hopefully, they are just a passing thing.... We cannot diagnose for you - as we are not vets, and can't see your gorgeous baby - the vet is the best idea .

We once got a kitten from a house where weed was regularly smoked - he was definitely "speshal" ..kinda slow in development and so laid back it was hilarious .