persephone

good news !

yes As I said it's a good setup with the spring, etc . I have made similar, using motorbike tyre tubes - which are VERY bouncy ..and ropes

I have one that age- and am dreading her going....

He will only grab at a chain once. .......and it won't feel nice in his mouth..so he should stop. use a good chain.. not those twisted wire 'dog chains' you buy anywhere ..they're not safe at all. ( I usually use a chain when 'leash' training ... they will bite once or twice at it, then no more )

It's hard having chooks where dogs can get in - some dogs will not be stopped by anything less than weldmesh Must be worse knowing the dogs ! Your girls looked very happy and content - you did a terrific job with them ... and the dogs may have well got them during the night ( if you are sure it was those dogs) There are suburban foxes....large cats will also take chooks! I once lost several of my favourite chooks to one snake ,in one afternoon ... they were all having a dustbath ... it is an awful feeling.

Hmmm. good idea.. however I would worry about a head going thru that hole ,and a possible nasty accident

when suspending tyres,etc, use chain..and make sure there is at least one swivel. Can't be chewed , will last forever, and won't break!

Oh, and get draft stoppers or something to close the gaps under the door!

Grey little plastic traps (with no wire) are terrific! A TINY smear of peanut butter on them .. place them behind fridge/under sideboards,in the garage etc at night ... and dispose of dead mice in the bin. Those blunt nosed grey traps with no wire are safe for kids' fingers/dog noses, etc

Our dogs are used to prickles They get them every time they step outside - so it's no big deal. Hamlet loves hunting rabbits!

Glad he's eating ... but remember that altho his teeth are small, they are perfectly sharp enough! if he can bite/chew a toilet roll.. and undo string,he can chew dry food /bones! ;) Gradually reduce the liquid you are using ..just a little each day .. so that he is eating his dry -dry .Don't let him dictate what he eats !! If he has been eating slop at the breeder .. then he may need to learn about chewing . Some nice chicken wings (whole) ,lamb ribs, beef soup bones .. will encourage those jaw muscles to work, and therefore develop properly . Chewing is very important ;)... and bones are a much better thing to start him on than shoes/electric cords, or carpet .

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They can, but I think the OP's having a very ill partner in Hospital for months makes a huge difference in how time/energy can be allocated ... Panzer- I am glad your little one has found somewhere to go & be safe while you and your partner cope with what you have

being that it is mesh... it certainly would not keep rain off . I am thinking they mean the actual cover will not suffer from wind or rain damage ? Looks a good idea..provided the dog can not stand on hind legs to reach it, and scratch/bite a way out! ..or other dogs jump on it ;)

No rolling green pasture here for the dogs ;) Hamlet enjoys hunting amongst these 'roly poly' prickle bushes

The new pet guardian,, for rabbits/guineapigs & rats, perhaps? We do need photos!!

so ,what did the specialist who saw YOUR pup recommend?

It's only 24 hrs. If you are worried- ask his breeder They know their dogs/pups!

.... praise, cuddles ,etc. These are a GREAT reward .... if you read up on Nothing In Life Is Free .... then any praise /cuddling/treats should be given only when pup/dog is doing something 'good'. NOT pawing your leg to be picked up , NOT clambering ,uninvited onto the couch and your lap, NOT for just looking cute ;) Being calm and quiet , having all four feet on the ground when spoken to , sitting, ...all these are good times for skritches and cuddles and treats if wanted Our dogs get lots of vocal/physical praise when they behave

How wonderful to see a fit ,active and really responsive BB

gremlins

I agree with asking your vet for valium. ACP tends to affect motor control...whilst leaving the dog terrified