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Post in health, and maybe breeders? poor little baby -

I can well understand how folks new to the world of buying a purebred dog get confused as to pedigree and registration, etc. It must be very tricky and catch a lot of unwary owners. :/

I notice you only mention 'deck' , not 'yard'. is there a yard for the dog to use , or does he only have access to the deck?

I hope your old boy gets some relief for his twilight time :)

So..what is pup's routine? How much walking/training time is there each day? What is there in the yard to entertain him? sand pit for digging? tug toys? treatballs etc filled with his food?cardboard cartons to wreck? What is your routine when you leave him/return? of course not :) we are mere humans:P Remember- dogs can smell/hear things we can't !

It's a long way away ..but I have sent the link :) Thanks. She looks lovely!!

:)

Was just speaking with a lady who lives at Younghusband, SA. their 11 y o son is looking for a pup .. they currently have a 12 yo kooliex. They live on acreage ..and I don't know anymore - she sounded very keen, and pleasant.

..and , guess what - it can often be neither of the scenarios you mentioned! tiny baby puppies hump/thrust even before they have the ability to run. It's learning/a reaction to excitement /instinct. A lot of adolescents start when they are excited when playing, etc ...and if their owners continue to laugh & joke and let them do it - it becomes a bad habit. The GSD may well be a dominant personality ..hopefully one day he does not try & assert himself to the wrong dog!

Fantastic!! What a lucky dog being allowed to do stuff like that :)

I love your 'extended pack' :)

:) ..I know .. .you really just did it for doggie comfort, didn't you ? LOL

:) if only it were that simple :p Often pups turn out to have their very own looks ..and they may not be their father's ! There is no guarantee pups will turn out looking like him .... Breeding is not a simple thing at all......... Looking forward to more pics of your boy! Oh..and he is only your first dog- let him teach you about dogs - use him as a stepping stone , follow his breed , and one day, perhaps, you will find a good solid gene poll that you have studied , and want to breed ethically from. :)

Ahhh.. you have answered your own query - ..and as you are aware of BYB's - now is a good time to step away from any more associating with them I'm sure you will be responsible and do the best for your gorgeous boy ..ie: desex and enjoy without extra hassle :D :D .

I had to laugh yesterday - a 7 mth old pup we have , who I helped deliver, fed, cuddled, taught tricks to , introduced to collar/chain/vehicle travel.. My brother has taken her with him a very few times ..yesterday she was with me - he gives one whistle ...and she's off - no looking back ..100 km/h! :D I do like it when dogs make their own decisions as to who belongs with who :p

I think he knows he has a doting owner :)

Oh..and just something I noticed - I hope the chain collar is not left on him at all times they do sometimes get caught up on something , and dogs can strangle themselves.

Hi.... has your pup been shown? have his parents , and he, have had testing for the relevant genetic problems ? Is his parentage being shown, or have they been used as working dogs or anything? What agreement did you sign with the breeder? What proof will you have if you advertise your boy as stud? Why should a breeder use your untried dog? What is just SO outstanding about him in the general world of dogs that he should father puppies? (owner's opinions are biased, like parents :p ) If you love him and care for him- that is all HE will worry about :D he will not care in the least if his genes go no further, trust me !!!! leaving him this long before castrating him is great - it means his hormones have helped grow him nice strong bones and a sturdy body :) Don't let your human emotions confuse you ... you obviously love your pup - I suggest you end the confusion - have him castrated, keep up with his education , and get ready for years of enjoying each others' company :)

here- Gillybob :) an old dwelling end wall ...

That is GREAT, GB....it is such a good feeling , isn't it?

tlc , it is a wall/door of a very old building- brick, soft stone, and wooden palings - with a tin roof . Inner Suburban Adelaide.

..or you could phone a clinic/hospital - if it is urgent, then the time taken for a tablet to be effective may be TOO LONG, and your dog may need an injection!

that sounds a really good plan! the money you are spending on tools etc , you could have paid for a consult :) No use using this ,that, & The other until you know exactly what his problem is , IMO. I'm sure if you ask on here someone will recommend someone for you to talk with...someone recommended by word of mouth :)

:) Good news!

what motion sickness treatments do you have for them? The ferry can be rough sometimes. I don't think there are paralysis ticks along that coastline - but I'sure Google can help you :)Better safe than sorry - checking is my recommendation.