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That does seem a long time Housetraining , ideally, needs a pup to be taken to a toilet spot every 1/2 hour or so ... Puppies need to run and play and stretch and explore.... They need exercise to help grow a good brain, and also to form muscles and joints properly. My guess is that pup will also be crated at night? That certainly is a long time in a small space. I second erecting a good solid dog run/kennel now ......and then puppy can be inside with you ..or outside in his own place ..where he will be safe and secure ..and have some room to move :) If you are renting ..there are lots of dog runs which are portable . if fences are not secure ...it is not a dog's responsibility to 'behave' They do not know . It is our responsibility to make sure our pups/dogs have safe room to move, according to their size/development ...just as it is our responsibiilty to ensure that we make a yard/house/enclosure as safe and as attractive as we can from a PUP's point of view :)

donatella I edited as you were posting :) Not everything may be safe for 8 week olds ....

..and just remember to ONLY use products branded as safe for baby puppies! :)

..it's an awful situation ..however, when dealing with any living thing ..including bacteria , unforseen things do happen. Most surgical intervention works ..and with little disruption to the functioning of the dog ..sometimes, a dog's immune system will not respond , sometimes tissue breaks down, sometimes tissue reacts to being 'assaulted...and sometimes vets do not have the skills It is nothing like working with a car in many ways .. metal/rubber/oil/steel all behave in absolutely a set way ..if X is done, then Y happens. Carparts do not grow, or bleed...there are no infection which change the performance....

I am also an expert in expressing my dislike of dressed up dogs ... but sometimes , if the hat fits ...a court jester just has to have his trademark! :)

get her to drink ...chicken soup (no salt or onion) , lactose free milk, egg flips .... :) ..also make sure clover gets a bit of exercise... eg: don't place feed/water bowls alongside her ..let her get up & stretch her legs .. this will help puppies too..as they will have a good wriggle :)

I caught one!! :D

:) how excitement!! You new puppy is still so very small .. hold off filling him with chemicals until you really have to .... obviously, if you have a big tick problem , that will need to be addressed now ....

Fly, Fly ! :) here is a composition I found interesting :)

Depends if it's done in an effective way or not ..timing is everything, as is presenting the snake in different areas ...

bumblebeeeez !! :) some grear fly & water shots there, too!

Lookit that face .............................. :) :) she is a pretty girl .

..Yes, don't discount anything at this stage .. Yes, there could well be a training/communication problem Yes, there could be a pain problem... Best to investigate everything , so you can then work on the precise problem :) many years ago we had a rottie pup who bit when picked up ..training didn't help. She was active and happy otherwise . Xrays showed Hip dysplasia and an improperly healed shoulder fracture .

No. She will have no idea why things have changed. pls make that phone call this morning .... :)

excellent ..then you can make use of Kathy Kopellis Mcleod, who I mentioned in my previous post. Pls phone her today, and tell her you were bitten . I also recommend a thorough vet check ..joints/bones etc.

Great idea :)

OK.. you and your fiance need to get in professional help. ASAP. this is not something which can be adequately handled on an internet forum, unfortunately ....you need a professional to meet all of you , and then work on exactly what's happening, at home, with you. hopefully you are near perth .. Contact THIS PERSON.. she has been used by those on D O L before... I am glad you see it this way :) Please contact Kathy ..and I hope you can all become a comfortable, trusting 'family' , with some hard work :)

walk proudly old lady .....

It seems to tick the boxes :)

Bitch/es in season?

What a terrible ending to this story ..the poor pup, so neglected that her heart gave out .... I do hope they find the perpetrators. run free Orange ..play & be forever fat & happy .....

Wow!!!!! Love 'em :) Ok..I think I actually got one! This is Bruce ..and yes, he is galloping (check out the dust near his legs ;) )

organic apple cider vinegar? Lavender oil..just a drop ... a smear of baby oil with a few drops citronella oil added?

fingers crossed :)