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walk your puppy ON LEAD around home ..AVOID DOG PARKS pups do not NEED to go to a dog park. At all. There are way too may illnesses/bad habits/dangers there

genes get tangled in some very interesting combinations .

One that made me laugh ..and still does was a very sturdily built ACD . very boofy head- wide chest .....solid dog WITH CORGI LEGS !! Yep. Lovely dog ...just really low-slung.

Worrying for you, I know, however, a slight weight loss is hardly a symptom in a hot hot summer and growing animal ... was an x-ray done for hip problems, or just of the spine ? Is pup otherwise absolutely normal? No extra drooling? no extra drinking? keen on food, still interested in everything ? The vet clinic you go to - are they experienced with large breed pups?

Hoping everything has worked out OK .

yes, well, ... TREATS too :P

..and this is a good pointer to start training BOTH dogs to learn to spend time alone And enjoy it. make being alone that time when ONLY the best teats come out - the big raw bones , especially . NO BRB's at any other time ;)

Oh! Yes

This is so cute ! https://laughingsquid.com/dog-park-stick-library/

yes...

@Bexrose can you answer our questions so we can help you , maybe ?

I agree.

Hi . How old is the puppy, and when HAD you arranged to collect/transport it ? have you paid a deposit, or full price ? It sounds as if you are unable to drive & collect your pup yourselves ... that would be the most reliable ..that way you would know exactly what was happening .

..and I believe you did, and will They don't disappear that easily big cyber-hugs for you .... and tears .

Oh, taliecat - I am so very sorry your wonderful boy had to go What an ambassador for the bully breeds. he obviously picked his humans perfectly and had a life full of love & care. Be kind to yourselves now, cancer doesn't care who it touches .. no one's fault!

Decided to do a bit of Christmas with this pic of Min today

bout 6&a half ? something like that .

managed to catch Don with Min this afternoon .. in a cool spot poor old Don ..Mr Greybeard!! Min is such a gentle soul ..so like her Mum , Bo . Mini-me in more then looks Her & sibling BB found a dead bunny yesterday . BB looked at me over her share ..said "MINE" ..& disappeared . ( we will have a talk about this ) Min came up to me , mouth full of dripping deliciousness , sat at my knee when I asked "Watch'a got, Min?" poked her nose toward me, let me look in her mouth ..& was quite happy to share , unlike the devil-child ( who I also love) LOL ...sigh...

I had to come back for another look ... so soft .....

Awwww..Otto looks amazingly cute I'm glad the first days went so well for you!! Love those ears Thanks for the update !

Ok... so I presume this is during the times he is home alone ? What else does he have to occupy him during the day ? exactly what activities and toys ?

... ;) and many years , and gorgeous dogs, later we all KNOW you are , but love you anyhow :P

or, get him a paddle-pool :D let him play!!

Give him several watering points ( suitable sized buckets ,( water level /throat -chest high) securely fastened) these are dogs ... they don't care if they drink from a bucket ... or a puddle ;)

yes! I know a couple who got their first pup ...and after 6 weeks pup had to be rehomed ....they nearly had a relationship split because of the stress "PpD" was cited then as well - they just couldn't cope very sad.