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One example .. is if the dog grabs something it's not supposed to have - perhaps a cooked chook, or tonight's rack of lamb? It is a wonderful thing then for a dog to willingly give up the prize !!

Ali - my guess is that it IS tough when an owner is away from home a big chunk of the day ....

yep - and you could get hit by a car anytime you step out your door .. doesn't mean you should never step outside ;) pups NEED to learn how to interact with other dogs - need to learn the body language/social niceties - so when they DO come against an aggressive/unfriendly dog, they know what to do!

professional, personal help - we don't want the gorgeous barkly to become evil

only a teaspoon or so though!!!

My animals will be PTS if/when I can no longer care for/have them.

Hot water bottles are dangerous to keep pups warm, you need a space which is enclosed - even like a big crate/carton which held a fridge or stove! That way it is draft proof- and will retain body warmth as it radiates upwards A shed is way too big- without another kennel/box inside. Fridge cartons are great and easily replaced!

Hi - perhaps post this in the SPITZ THREAD,HERE as well

for you.

Olive needs to learn the 'swap' game!!! when she has an ordinary toy of hers in her mouth .. show her a yummy treat and say "swap" when she drops her toy- she gets a treat . repeat, repeat ,repeat ..then maybe start taking the toy and giving a treat .... it's a game all our pups enjoy ...and let me tell yopu, it saves a LOT of angst later on! I also suggest you get professional help - aggression of ANY sort is not something to experiment with .

have they done xrays or scans to see what's going on? I hope the specialist has some clues!

With severe burning/hair loss , there could be risk of infection, indeed . Poor dog

wash well .. and slather on pure aloevera gel several times during the day? I don't know really .. surely a vet can prescribe something???

I'd send one of them to a kennel ;)

Practice, Practice, practice!! oh, and then practice!! Set up something .. like a white dog sitting/lying then take a few dozen shots, on different settings .. and see which ones worked ;)

Archie The Husky .. you and your pup will be welcome in the Spitz thread, I'm sure CLICK HERE !! :D

Hmmmm.. So - how long have you had Archie? What is he being fed? Did the breeder give you a diet sheet ? Did you take Archie to the vet for a checkup? ( recommended when you buy a new puppy that hasn't already been vet checked) What did the vet say about his weight?

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.