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That is a pretty good outcome , considering. to the folks who stood by him .

Did the owners not tell you teh dog's routine ..possible bad habits etc ?Hard for you to manage if you don't know what is 'normal' ...

No.. she may whine because it is uncomfortable.... . or she may whine with anxiety because she remembers something unpleasant probably happens after she does it.. most 9 week old puppies do not have control .. they may feel they need to go ..then... it happens. No time for dog door ..or even to get outside. Correcting puppies when they toilet indoors... or even just mumbling/ feeling a bit cross then can make puppies more anxious, which leads to muddled thinking, which leads often to more toileting inddors...and so on . Toileting outdoors is cause for treats and playtime ... it is a positive thing to work towards ...

Some info is needed , yes breed? food? housing weather conditions? is the breeder experienced?

Cats . They are beautiful and important and our companions. it leaves a very deep hole when they go ... R IP snow tiger .. walk proudly , and keep your tail high

How often do you take her out?

WooHoo! let the addiction begin

Good news That must make you feel better! ps: she doesn't really need much in the way of fruit - at this age she will benefit greatly from lots of good quality protein and calcium rich food

Hope pup is ok this morning .. I advise a vet check today anyway! A 'new pup' check is always a very good idea - just a thorough check to see if there is anything out of the ordinary ... and to let pup meet the vet. Go easy on food today .. keep it plain ..and make sure pup is drinking, and kept cool.

Bear & Duke .. ok ... Glad you will contact Kathy Best of luck with it.

Stopping a puppy barking using this method could kill your dog. Pups/dogs do not sweat to keep cool . they breathe in air rapidly , hang the tongue out and air cools as it travels over the moist tongue /mouth . if a puppy finds it hard work to open his mouth a couple of seconds to bark... then how much hard work must it be to KEEP his mouth open to breathe in cool air? :( If your pup can not pant , then there is the real possibility he will die from heat stress.....or become anxious and suffer other problems. If this is true, then what you are doing is cruel, IMO. If you want to help your pup, and yourself,and have honestly tried all the methods mentioned correctly I recommend investing in a professional who is trained and experienced - something which some franchise staff are possibly lacking. Contact THIS PERSON ...for professional help.

juice .. a new thread in health might be the best for this to get noticed

I always had a few friends keen to buy several calendars for Christmas ... none this year

done! yep.. the first year I have not purchased one calendar :(

From what I've read /heard, those systems will not work on dogs who are in hunting/attacking mode..they just go thru the zap. I know this wasn't your question.. apologies But: Considering there are multiple problems impacting on your life .. I suggest you contact someone professional to see what you can do to make things more pleasant for everyone. Th e only name I know of in teh West is This lady I also think perhaps another vet opinion? I have known dogs to have different behaviour because of tumours on the brain ... worth a think, maybe? I hope it all works out soon.

provided she is happy and behaving normally , I wouldn't be concerned at all grazing can often be fixed by simply offering food twice daily ..NOTHING in between , and removing after 10 minutes.

It's a hard slog ,when they are so ill ... Thinking of you.

Oh..and if she is vomiting/nauseous, maybe forget about the rimadyl at present? no doubt your vet knows this drug way better than I do .. but anything with side effects including nausea & lack of appetite is one I avoid at any sign of illness . If she is nauseous maybe try a couple of ginger tablets pushed down ... followed/pushed down by a bit of frozen chicken stock , also pushed down over teh tongue.;)

black pudding, liverwurst, cream cheese, scrambled egg, chicken livers....... poor old girl.

one that's long enough for an adult dog to stretch out fully and sleep on their side..legs not curled up... without touching wire. one that's high enough for an adult dog to sit up straight without head touching teh top Yes, a big crate.

Digging is extremely rewarding There are endorphins from activity...the scents released from soil, sounds and smells of insects , grubs etc , coolness / tactile sensation on pads/paws . IMO It's pretty difficult , if they love it, to substitute. I suggest a couple of clam shells filled with clean sand - bury toys and treats , so their reward is contained to that spot , maybe ? LOTS of training sessions .. both at home and in other places . This gets the brain exercised, which helps relax the body. Kelpies are a working breed..and have a real need to be 'DOING' . best of luck with them.

Nothing expected for me .. however, my S I L & I have got my bro one of THESE,with a panorama function, as he loves landscapes/sunsets etc.

G**gle the breeder, and see what comes up . I would be looking elsewhere, I think ...