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I'm not sure of the weight he 'should' be . It seems a bit heavy . but I have no idea .. do you have photos? What does he look like? I have to ask.... why do you have a 6 week old puppy?

SIX weeks old????? Or six months old? Have you asked his breeder if this is normal for pups of his bloodline? at 6 weeks old he should be with his mum still.....

I wouldn't take a new puppy to a park .. where folks deliberately take dogs to toilet .. but would walk them in busyish areas with good footpaths - areas in which dogs are less likely to toilet /be encountered.

Weetbix and milk? I thought that went out a long time ago. .....

No visits, if it were me . They sold the dog...they have checked she's OK .. now they need to let her settle . tell them their visits make her very unsettled .... Make sure she is registered/microchipped in YOUR name ..and in a good locked yard ... and politely tell them you will send photos if they want , but visits are not a good idea.

maybe he knows something you don't?

Hmmm...couldn't be anything easy, could it hopefully things improve soon.

:) Thanks for the bagful of peanuts!!

or you may get re-directed aggression ?

I use the plastic coated wire/cable sold in hardware stores get someone good with knots to attach a swivel clip to one end .. and make a loop at the other end. Thread a belt thru the loop .. clip dog on the other end .. and off you go! handsfree longline

have you a friend with another dog? perhaps another dog will be a calming/motivating influence..and won't gibe him a chance to think about the negative aspects of that stretch of roadway???? I am just brainstorming - I've seen dogs refuse to walk for a myriad of reasons .....

Is this this route JUST on the way home... or do you use it on the way 'out' as well? If it is teh same path used when setting off - is there any hesitation then? is there a different surface ? Are there manhole covers? are there sprinklers set into the lawned edges? Was he ever scared on that stretch as a puppy? By anything????

Baits are a worry Luckily - around here on gov't land they are being done correctly - ie: chicken wingtips .. BURIED and marked - and collected if not taken by a fox. There is no way a fox will carry off a wingtip .. and, being buried and small... it's very unlikely raptors would pick them up, thankfully. Other properties however .. it's just drive around in the ute and throw the baits out the window

Jules - rescue remedy used liberally for you ; muzzles for dogs, and hopefully, a nice rental soon

Awww She's looking good!

Dee Al - this needs the help of a professional Some one recommended , who can accurately assess what's happening , and work with you to put a stop to this behaviour. Aggression is not something to experiment with .

get some njce plastic basket muzzles !! Honestly - years ago, after Hamlet's surgery for obstruction .. he wore his muzzle whenever we went out .. for probably 12 months or more - and it was such a relief , knowing he wasn't going to pick up anything Make sure tho, if you do .. that you fit them properly .. so they can pant - open mouth WIDE, and drink comfortably

That is a lovely peaceful sketch to keep

I think they try & explain it in THIS THREAD

these photos are like peanuts- we can not just have ONE ;)

is he otherwise fine and relaxed in his movement? can he jump/run/sit happily ? How long has he been doing this? Are there any aggro dogs behind fences or anything?

what bitches are around? it may be a sniff of something tempting which is starting it off....

Sounds a bit odd- perhaps the vet needs to be visited

The longer you leave your boy, the better it will be for his bones

You really have not understood what we are trying to explain I am NOT against trained/accredited/registered therapy dogs., Lord knows I spent many years training dogs to be just that! I AM against people manipulating laws/'the system' to allow them to have their beloved pet with them at all times. *leaves thread*