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ouch how disappointing and upsetting. Until something brilliant comes to my brain, or someone pops in with suggestions ..have a look here. This explains things very well and is written by someone whose team is one of the best in the country should you need assistance ~ My only suggestion would be to sit at, or just inside the gate for a few days ..playing, feed her there , until she is settled . Then move outside the gate a foot or so ...meanwhile..take her and the other dog/s for car drives so she can see/smell different things (windows down a bit ) ..just around areas you normally walk

Welcome, Mrs. O ..and Tama! So..a new baby! No wonder you are feeling a tad wrung out ;) It is hard work..consistently so ..and as a new pup owner , doubly so . Feel free to offload here- we've read it ALL /heard it all done most of it ourselves LOL

I would suggest you contact THESE folks That sounds like a fair bit of work .

EXCELLENT advice.

here are some ideas CLICK CLICK Oh..and a good set to work on .. is to have her lying comfy ..and practice foot handling /mouth handling in a calm and friendly way ..rewarding for compliance . My pups enjoy having their feet played with..and their lips/mouths ... ears too! start small .. and work up to 'hand holding', lip flapping', ear massaging ... a good bonding 'game' and a very useful skill!

What a pretty face I thought I was looking at a fox terrier for a few seconds her day is pretty much alll 'holiday ' ..lucky her ;) Snook mentions some good points in her excellent post. It's good Tipit sleeps in a crate - that's a really useful thing to teach! Noseworks, YES! Also - why not just do things around the house ..pick up toys, carry bed, bring you slippers, a book , tissue ... that sort of thing . Gives her something to DO ..to think about , and a JOB.

Just to say hello & welcome We need a photo of this girl if you can ;) That sounds an interesting mix. Can you describe in a bit of detail HER daily timetable ..also describe what the other dogs are like? Physically, as well as discipline-wise. Sounds like she has a very good brain for learning things, so hopefully she can learn to self-calm when needed, and to maybe do some thinking about things in a different way? Folks on here, who live in SA may also be able to point you in the direction of a professional to guide you. I urge you to NOT chooses a fancy franchise name, or someone who works cheap/has a flashy website or looks about 16 ;) Sadly, these days it is all too easy to become a "dog trainer" in name only , without having a good knowledge of the psychology of dogs (and of their humans) !

Thanks for the update ... Saturday! Not long to go now, then Your lives will never be your own again ! LOL (neither will your sox, your toes, your hoses.....) Not sure how much research you've done - probably quite a lot , as you seem very keen I'll pop these links here (cos that's what I do) for extra reading, anyhow. How excitement LINK LINK LINK LINK

poor baby ... out the zapper goes ! It does crackle .. and he has obviously become very scared Put it in the shed or somewhere ..and find another way to deal with bugs

How beautiful Rotties and green grass... Mmmmmm scenes such as this ! just make me smile .That is utter BLISS thank you so much for sharing . Brings back memories, too of the excitement when we learned this little bundle was heading to 'an experienced rottie owner..blah,blah,blah.... ' match made in dog heaven!

If I can explain this in another way . we go to buy a new car . We know the make, the model ..cos we've done our research . We go to the showroom, and we then get to pick the colour! We are certain , that whichever colour we pick, we will be getting the same performance, size, and capabilities of machine..so we can be confident in our personal choice Drive away- No more to pay. Pups are different . Every pup is a different personality . Every pup is a slightly different makeup/size/colour/coat. Even in a litter where the puppies are all one colour ... those little mammalian brains make SURE there are a whole lots of varying little temperaments in there! Because ethical/reputable breeders spend so much time watching/working with their new babies ..AND know the makeup of the parentage , they have a good idea of how these pups will grow up /what their temperaments will be A lovely family, excited to choose a puppy cannot know this .... an example. Recently , we had 3 girl pups . Working breed . At a few weeks old , we could see that one was not like the other two ... she was happy to sleep on a favourite blanket while her sisters caused havoc .She lacked the "drive' needed to be happy in the rough and hard job working with stock. We waited for her 'right' person to show up ..and he did ! She is now a Truck Dog .. travelling with her 'dad' as he delivers stock food etc all over ... sleeping inside, spending time with neighbours, playing with kids , and it is a match made in heaven ( well, not really ... ;) ) Her "Dad" also knew that if things didn't work out, that we would take her back - no hard feelings , and that we are always just a phone call away . Finding the right match is a bit like making a jigsaw puzzle Everyone knows when the piece just "clicks" So, @wlee I do hope your breeder has taken time to ensure the puppy you get is THE best fit for your family ..that you have ongoing support from them, and that you share photos and stories of your new family member here with us

Good idea What do you mean by "heavily involved" ?

Doesn't sound unusual . If we have a litter ..we often know which pup will suit which new situation best ..sometimes almost from the time the pup is born ! New owners don't see their pup until they come collect it If the breeder has asked you lots of questions , and is experienced, then I'd trust they know what they are doing matching a pup to a family is more than cute puppy dog eyes, a pretty colour pattern, and a waggy tail ;) A breeder who is experienced and observant will know which are the settled pups, which are the drivey ones. Which pup may be ideal for elderly/frail people. Which puppies might be the perfect walking/training companion, or which one may be the one who needs extra work ..who will be a star , given the extra time & training - who is NOT one to leave to their own devices ;) Does puppy A push puppy F out the way ? Why does puppy C only ever come when she can see someone ? When Puppy D growls and snaps ...is that going to be a problem ? How wonderful is it when that puppy E just gazes up at us after sitting and waiting ! ? these are all things breeders watch and note and add to their files for future use Inexperienced new puppy buyers do not have this advantage ..and CAN not have this advantage , because of disease risks .

awwww... she is very pretty

Great update Hope the new family stays happy . We do need more photos of Harlem now she's officially yours

Glad you had a good meet & greet a climber . Hmmm. You may need a fair bit of work . have a look here .If she succeeds ONCE - ..or even partly ..she will do it again , trying harder being removed from her pups , and in a new home will be a stressor. LINK LINK

two baby 'dinosaurs'

oh - I thought he was talking about bravecto 6 mth .

from here : https://www.bravecto.com.au/attachments/bravecto_product_label.pdf

is it Council , or the body corporate /whoever runs the apartment block? If the management says ONE pet ..then that's it. You'd need to talk with them and ask if there is any leeway. (unless it's Council apartments) the noise level WILL JUMP amazingly high having two pups I do not see a happy ending .

Ask in the chemist , or one of those shops which have homecare /assisted living aids I have seen that sort of thing for dispensing liquid foods etc Google, or phone/enquire for "Oral Syringe" Good luck

she may not look like a kelpie - but she will learn some good kelpie things Lucky Esme !! Thanks for sharing - the photos are just wonderful - and really show what a comfortable and happy environment your dogs have

lamb puffs are a favourite here

Feeding time

baby dinosaur!!! it makes the cutest noises......