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That's a positive update, Rebanne ..I am so glad Opal's responding, and is mentally 'back'

Hopefully your pup is feeling fine this morning Normally there is little pain in youngsters that a good meaty bone or a treatball full of goodies won't help the day after ... on the day , they mostly have something given at time of surgery Don't worry too much ..he'll be bouncy again before you can think!!

agree wholeheartedly .

and being an entire bully - if he is keen , it will need to be a decent barrier .

The dogs need to be kept seperate at all times ...safety and peace of mind are paramount. It is unfair on both dogs to have stress continually . Perhaps speak with owners if you are desperate ..he may need a mild tranquiliser if you can not remove the smaller dog . BUT obviously the owners need to know .

That sense of satisfaction & pride after bathing Pudden ....That merle & white colouring ....That contrast...That puddenheaded dog !!

Hi - if there is a heartworm risk in your area, then definitely use a preventative . Heartworm, unlike fleas, can be a killer . For fleas, treat your dog if you see a flea ;) Why add extra chemicals if they are not needed? I dislike filling my dogs with insecticide type things in case fleas jump on them . Living where we do we DO get the rabbit/stickfast fleas, and in the warmer months, dogs are regularly treated to baths or spot-on applications to avoid these devils . In Winter, it is usually not needed, thankfully.

lovely reminisces they are, too...

*raises hand* yes indeed. That's an interesting painting

Well, who's the lucky person then ? What a handsome face ! Not much help with the food side of things ..just grow em slow ...and have fun

no, it's no fun.

Interesting - this is the dog equivalent to Guillean-Barre in Humans . Mum had it very badly . Hope your Dog is not badly affected, Rebanne .

Rest happily now, Bella . Welcome to Rex .. a handsome old boy ..enjoy the rewards after years of work !

early days yet ... so far, so good

On the long line and things are a bit serious ;) crap phone pic ... Clive is sporting a very wide hound fabric martingale ...used for comfort and safety when on the longline .he wasn't as settled as his brother , which we expected . Dags got to go in the yards, and up on backs ..he enjoyed himself Clive has focus, which is worth much!

Dags is going to be a big boy ..his paternal grandma , Dulcie( pictured) isn't what I'd call a small dog ... & he's a tad weightier now!!!!

oh wow ... he will be a real looker in a few months' time !!

Is the agent/landlord approachable ? perhaps if you presented a nice neat plan of something which involved matching /complementing materials , but which only needed the odd tek screw ..and which would be done by a tradesman ...perhaps they would consider it ?

I guess a carpenter/handyperson could help . There would need to be several clamps fastened underneath ..with light lattice . perhaps, if neighbours don't mind , attach clamps to that diagonal bit as well ? That would greatly improve stability . There are probably better ideas ... but that's what popped into my head Have fun!!

Does this make sense? A sort of cilp on base for a length of lattice ?

The morning madness

perspective is off ... Dags is not humungous quite yet ..but , when I see them like this ...I grab my phone ! Puddy and his boys this morning . ( no, we're not on Mars..but close )

Thighs could be frozen, yes... What about turkey necks ?

I skimmed thru that writing .....I'm sure it happens