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That's terrific news!! :)

Mine never get that habit ..I always start off with a chain leash (NOT a chain ..a proper chain leash . :) That is not pleasant to chew..so they never start ;)

That was what I read it as , yes, juice.

apologies, however I, and others were replying according to what was posted ..

God work :)

Try this ?

With that much exercise .... she may just be 'wired' and want MORE I too suggest getting a recommended behaviourist/trainer to be with you on this one - and no, I do not consider it overkill , what with neighbours, councils etc. That seems an awful lot of running for a puppy - and I also agree with MUCH more mental gymnastics - honestly that will relax her . Think of kids at school ..or yourself at work . What tires you/them more ? Exams/learning new and complicated things? Or a staff picnic/fun run/brisk walk ? I bet it's the extra brainwork . Dogs are the same .When they have to concentrate...put their body into certain positions/learn things/carry out commands ...it's WORK .. :) I also would REMOVE all food when you get home - I feel she sees you coming home as some signal that she is OK to eat .... a reward for her day alone .. it has become a habit , and MAY be a reason she barks -- she is anxiously waiting for you to come home so she can eat ;) maybe.... I would suggest she learns that being alone is her cue to eat - and what better way, than being HUNGRY! So NO food or treats when you are home of an evening etc , until she gets hungry enough to eat what is left for her .It should only take a day or two ..especially if you poke a bit of peanut butter , or liver treat, or roast chicken in her Kong/Bowl before you leave :D being alone is GREAT , as the treats are there to be found & eaten :)

:D My fave is the "B" one ..just lovely!

Poor hamlet is all curled up on his pillow trying to keep warm :) :) It's quite cool inside ..only about 19 or so. and around 21 outside. LOVING IT!!

Any improvement is GOOD , erny - well done. I'm sure he feels better for it. :)

easier for them, quite possibly ..but it is the same shock in a little canine body , regardless of who does it . yes, they may have more equipment, stitch neater, and be able to get blood/fluids in faster etc if needed ..but there is still the same amount of blood diverted, the same cuts, and the same organs removed , which cause the halting of hormones etc . That's all ...a spey is a spey . Glad you're holding off if she's in season , and hope it all goes well :)

:) :)

Desexing a small dog is 'micro surgery' ?? Not really :) I'm sure peoples' chi's/poms/ maltese/yorkies get speyed/castrated at regular vets ..... as do early desexings, when puppies are 6-8 weeks old :) We used to have all sized dogs/cats/rabbits in for desexing ..and used to remove tumours from mice etc as well....

Agree with the fact that castration is not a 'cure-all'. training ,and more training .. also ....dogs are not programmed to dominate the world .......... he is just a PUPPY , doing what is absolutely normal , unless he has been taught otherwise . Yes, puppies practise humping , and may also pee ..but only because they are allowed to , unfortunately.... Perhaps find a local trainer/behaviourist who can help you with what you need to know ?

yes- hopefully it all falls into place , and she can be done with surgeries for a long time!

having seen how internal organs/tissues of bitches in season change , I can understand why it is preferable to not go in & start cutting .... yes, for sure it CAN be done, and done perfectly , I've seen it done - however it does seem more of a trauma to the body than normally , because of blood flow ..and the sudden change in hormonal levels ....

<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247);"> I suggest you read THIS THREAD before you buy anything :) About the ONLY way you can find out what foods are upsetting your dog is to do a properly carried out elimination diet ...one or two foods , gradually adding others and noting reactions . It is better to have a good idea what food your dog does well on , and then buy that :)

Sounds odd ..however, one of ours went off her food for a couple of days a week or so ago (we are about 700km from you though :p ) MOST unusual for our dogs . She was happy and playing , etc She did devour fresh figs and pears , refusing liver treats, rabbit and peanut butter. !! Weird ... it seemed the sight/smell of the food made her nauseous .. I gave her ginger/peppermint oil & honey a few times a day ..she LOVED this also ...

..and as for Pyo .. in almost 50 years of having multiple dogs ..we have only ever had 2 cases ..both older females .

Can you post any photos, or give us links of her standing normally ?

I would think that no season = not mature yet ....?

How have you gotten her used the collar and leash prior to the walk? Pups need days to get used to the feel of a collar then they need to respond very well to your voice ..and know to come to their name being called :) then they need to get used to dragging a leash ... then have a long leash with you on the other end ..and them being fed/played with etc ..make it a happy time . :) if your pup is only 8 weeks ..then you have weeks yet before it is 'safe' disease wise , to walk her out on footpaths etc - SO you have plenty of time to do training etc in the backyard . Take it easy ..but don't let her get away with acting precious/lying down/scratching etc and you removing collar. Make it FUN . Collar on ........favourite toy /cuddles/ball game Collar on and 'sit' Dinner! Collar on .. and treats etc etc until, she sees that collar , or responds to you telling her it's time ( I always say "Come, put this on :) " ) and hold it out ... they run into it after a while . THEN she is collar trained..my way, anyhow ;)

yes... there's bone healing/growth to consider....

If she's not been in season .. she would still have 'little girl' bits - check out photos/other bitches, for comparison :) It would also be unusual , if she had somehow managed to find a stray entire male ..for him and others not to follow her home!!!