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;) That's why I talk to myself :p

;) I don't socialise . those cliffs are just beautiful there....and yes, they were much cleaner back almost 100 yrs ago !

There's no magic age when bad manners stop ... it stops when the humans are successful in their application of suitable training ;) if the humans are unsure and unskilled, bad manners can continue for years . perhaps suggest they get some help?

in its natural environment ...

yes, if it were one of mine I would be concerned. I think , samjohn, it would be interesting to speak with the breeder, and ask them when males of those lines matured? Perhaps they mature very early , and now he may need extra training/behaviour modification ... he has not had visible testicles until now?

A 7 kg pup will only need a tiny amount .. when I use it for the cats , I open a capsule , and mix a pinch in food . If cats will eat it , a puppy certainly will ;)

Pure evil!

Indi is a real snuggler .... when he gets the chance ;)

At 6 mths, and already aggressive , I would not think testosterone is the main cause ... I don't know much about Chemical castration .. but I doubt it works instantly ? If you have not already - May I suggest you contact someone to help you with this ... ..and I recommend K9pro- a D O L member and very experienced professional who deals with all sorts of dog problems .Aggression needs to be properly assessed and dealt with responsibly ..and long term. Removal of a hormone will not change a behaviour which has become a habit .... Oh..and does the breeder have any comment? have they seen any others in the line with this sort of aggression , or do they have any suggestions for you?

Here's Indi & his boss today Indi is an up-&-coming yard dog with lots of promise .He's almost 12 mths old.

good news!

;) said from a trainer's wise perspective . Good advice.

It is what you do now with mojo that determines if he will be a 'monster' when he grows up...if you are meaning training wise. If you are meaning size wise.. he should not be a huge dog . ... We have dogs .. they are allowed indoors ..on our terms , and they are definitely not our 'babies'.They have strict rules as to where they go/sit ..and that's that Wild dogs do not have 'houses', no - they have caves /dens , and they live in a pack...sleep all huddled up together at night, hunt together, and play together . Usually the only wild dogs who live alone are cast-offs, or the ill...... Oh, and not walking pup on lead may seem cute and clever , but you are not doing mojo any favours , really . if he learns from day ONE that walks outdoors are on lead only, then the lead/collar become his 'ticket' to enjoying a walk ..and he is a lot safer ;)

T O T (DOL link) NILIF (k9pro link)

Mason is a mutt A cute , brown mutt .. looks to me like a real mix of crossbreeds...

...and aggression...

Provided a BABY pup has somewhere warm(or cool) sheltered and secure to sleep .... some appropriate toys and is fed /watered .. then, yes you can ignore crying, IMO...but not sometimes... puppies do not understand 'sometimes' If you go to them when they cry, then DON'T go .. they will cry harder, 'cos you came last time He is a baby- taken away from his family..stuck in a tiled yard ..with no sand to sniff, or lawn? or much of interest , it sounds like . Can he at least see into the outside world ? Why don't you have him indoors? That is one of the quickest and best ways to get to understand each other!! If your cousin is a knowledgable breeder, you should have received all sorts of stuff with puppy .. including some written up basic 'how to's ' for the transition period ... I strongly suggest you go out and buy a clamshell kids sandpit .. and fill it with sand (yes, you will have to bring it in in big bags) Place it somewhere shady ...(hopefully you have shade sails or something ) ..and , on hot days, damp it down - show him how to dig for toys in it ..and then at least he has something to do ! Dogs use their noses to obtain the 'news'..and to discover new things . Digging in dirt/rolling on grass is all excellent for learning about the world. Pups need to experience different textures , etc too, so they become confident later on ..and don't freak on different floors, etc.

Thanks for the update .. it sounds a mystery, and I hope that soon it will be solved/fixed . Such a worry when there's nothing definite ...

lucky you getting a crate trained pup ! It will be very handy to be able to keep her under control inside , and quiet when she's speyed, etc . The front yard is not 'neutral' territory .. it is part of your adult dog's turf..... meet at a nearby park .. and two of you walk the dogs around the streets for 20 mins or so on lead alongside each other .... That way they get to look and sniff and be with each other , but not able to get into trouble .

Hoping for good news in the morning!

yes, hopefully it's just a 'bug' ... organic matter , like cork/leaves/ fabric often does not show on ordinary Xray .... just something to keep in mind .

Puppy Acne?

Hi.. I havenot used one .. but have a read of THIS THREAD I found There are some experiences for you Oh - Thundershirt is on FACEBOOK.

yes!!! carrying/driving is ideal.. just not walking at present