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We are so lucky ..having goats & rabbits & sheep available .. all it costs is a bullet, some time cutting, and maybe refrigeration . Otherwise we use Uncle Albers..under $30 a bag ..about a bag a week to keep our bin full .

Ohhh I am sorry ... harmony was so loved ..and rosalie will be colouring the skies :)

No, I am certainly not of that number ! However, I do like to know exactly what any drugs/supplements are ...and overdosing a pup on a HOMEOPATHIC valerian tincture /or pilules would be nowhere near as worrisome as overdosing a pup using valerian root .Anything which directly affects the nervous system to 'calm/relax' it has the potential for side effects, AFAIK. Have you tried a DA P diffuser? This may work very well - but, as said ... learning to cope is the best medicine .... I have had puppies here , new to ourplace who howled the first night , chewed up beds , etc .... after a few nights though, with toys, a comforting Heated snuggle thingy , and lots of daytime activity , they settled beautifully and were never again anxious when left alone.

So ..are you using the actual valerian root , or a homeopathic pilule/spray ? Obviously there is a big difference , and actual valerian root is not in the same category as Rescue remedy , which is not a homeopathic preparation ...

Mmmmm .

Ermmm, it's called research . :0 would you buy a car ..an expensive car without checking what the other fees were, without asking about running costs, without talking to folks about the best tyres, oils , etc ??? (maybe you would .....)

Maybe , before having the heart shot thru with cute , ask the 'hairy' questions first ??? THEN look at pics? There was already a pic on their dol listing, hard not to look Aaahhh - :)

*nods*

Maybe , before having the heart shot thru with cute , ask the 'hairy' questions first ??? THEN look at pics?

poor boy ...alone time , 1:1 time is a really important lesson ... he will probably enjoy car rides ( and they'll tire him out) playing fetch etc ...in very short bursts ..and having meals he has to work at ..like chicken frames , turkey necks , or treat balls .Give him cardboard boxes to jump on/rip up ..... a soccer ball that rolls around .... lots of new challenges :)

:) cute is good. health tests and GOOD results of parents , a good pedigree , parents of great temperament , breeder support for the life of the pup are BETTER :p :D

..and there' s a lesson here . perhaps - forgive me if you have already done this .... make SURE pups spend alone time before they are rehomed . Weaning /independence should be a gradual lengthening of time away ..my take on it has always been pups are at least used to sleeping a few nights without Mum before they are 8 weeks ..and have been weaned for a little while before that ..and spending alone time ....

Must admit never dosing a pup ...rather keep them REALLY busy ..playing , training , grooming / chewing the BEST EVER bone they've ever had ..and digging food out of a soft drink bottle or kong ...then sleeping ....... By all means use rescue remedy .. on GUMS ..or on skin just behind the ear , instead of opening pup's mouth every 15 mins or so initially .... RR can also go in clean drinking water .

That's my take on it as well ............ I do believe dogs can be sad or happy as well.... and that they can be sad that things have changed/something's missing

It sounds as if it would be VERY stressful for her ... having to toilet in her crate , and a dog who cannot locate water/food bowls without assistance is not in the best condition for added obstacles...... ..also I would not entrust her care to crew ....strange people... risk of anxiety /neglect ....

I have seen it many times :) Not really ..he is more likely responding to your reprimand , and being forced outside ....while not having any idea that what he has done is 'wrong' in human rules . It is completely 'right' for dogs - they guard their resources .. ;)

thanks, I was amazed! :)

I just love this one ..Just had time for one shot .... taken/edit with camera awesome app (river & decking are both brownish) ;)

Even shingleback lizards, who mate for life will hang around and 'mope' for a while when a partner is killed , and I really don't think they understand death .... Bitches will still attempt to have dead puppies suckle..will nudge them and mouth them , and place them accordingly for some time , until lack of response , loss of body temperature etc shut down the instincts .....

:) :)

If I can, I try & find a tree ,etc to block out the brightest light from the sun, and to add interest .... I don't do many.

and don't be scared to eith PM cav breeders/owners on D O L .....or ask for opinions on breeders you find (without making the names public) It might take a while ..but best to do your research ! :)

I noticed this in the Rev;s post ...

What did the vet say ?

Dogs realise when another animal is not what they normally interact with .. ... when it does not respond , etc .... which is why, if one of ours dies , I try & get others to have a look/sniff .. then they 'know' ... as for a knowledge of the dying process ... that when so & so happens , then death happens,and that is scary because then I am no longer alive ............. Dogs are not capable of that thought, IMO. AS for dogs having that 'ESP' function .... yes, I have heard/seen things which are other wise very very hard to explain ........