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Awwww....

EVERY nice thing lives in the crate ;) snuggle toys/heatpad (instead of a human) or well wrapped H/W bottle .. smelly yummy food .. cover the crate a bit .. have it where he can still see/hear/smell everyone ...

bones need to be fresh every day or two .. and freeze them first, so it makes it harder to get meat off. ;) what do you bury in his sandpit ? perhaps try tiny bits of dried liver... or individual bits of his kibble that way he works for his dinner ! Don't let him see you hiding all of them ..but let him see that there is something nice there!

Harper is a beautiful baby:) I think that,provided you offer the same as what is used to .. he will eat when he's ready . Don't start off hand feeding/coddling .. or he will soon think that is the way he should be fed all the time .... that's how puppies learn . Start him in the crate ASAP, too .. if that's what you want .. otherwise alongside you will be his 'normal' Well done with teh toilet training too!! Remember a good rule is : "start as you mean to go on "

for a small dog like that ... the BIG meaty bones would keep him entertained for a while.. and give him his dose of endorphins Toys which move/make noise may be useful as well.. what sort of toys does he have ? Is he sleeping on the couch, or is it for human use? if it is not for dog use.. I would liberally sprinkle it with pepper .. or citronella oil . I would also remove the buttons , if practicable.

but wouldn't it affect your dog as well? A dog in attack mode probably wouldn't notice it,either

a vet check would be my first thought! Fits can have all sorts of origins ... and IMO it is wise to notify your vet and get some advice . make a note of what she did/ate/played with this morning ...so you can tell the vet . I hope it was a one-off.

maybe he knows you are going to be home soon ...and is all excited ?

or ask k9pro if they will exchange ? or sell it here in marketplace and buy a good fit one ?

...and that is possibly why you see a change in her behaviour.... she does not know she has done wrong- but she knows you will react . This training will do nothing to stop her peeing inside,unfortunately. You should not be at all forceful in anything- timid dog ,kelpie, or not....no need. What I suggest you do though, is ,when it's NOT raining.. go out with her to toilet, and praise her everytime. Also -whenever you see her toilet outside, use a word - "Quick", "wee" ,whatever... then lots of praise. diligent, and use lots of praise,and get the timing right - it will be one of the most useful things you learn to teach your dog! ;) When it's raining... make sure she is is one room -easily cleaned , and preferably with access outside ... if you're home ..put on your coat, and go out with her every couple of hours . I have always walked my dogs in rain, played with my dogs in rain ...so they do not get too precious about being out in the wet ....so I don't have a lot of good training tips for you . the main one is to NEVER scold /timeout your dog if you have not caught it actually urinating . Never. The dog associates what is doing the second you start scolding .... NOT the wee it did 2 hours ago....

It's usually ears & claws left here

Ours never eat the gut - and yes, the heads are much relished ---

have a look HERE re:laws in different states .

So Sorry, Noisy-

Yes!! We do .. both cats and dogs crunch up the whole thing if for your dog.. part freeze it , so she chews it properly ;)

for you .

Little birds are so fragile when they have a rough start....

I feel for your dog..and you..but I HAD to at this I have a couple of dogs here who hate storms.. I just make sure they are somewhere safe , where they can see us ..and leave them to it- not patting/soothing. They get rescue remedy if they are really upset- but that's it. I'm mean :p

With multiple health concerns, and now weight loss- I think a vet visit would be a very wise move. Hopefully you can get some answers....

Lots of big chewy bones ..and see how it goes .

both When I lived in suburbia - it was a 2 walk a day routine 1 was normally a controlled walk, though... and one was mostly a free run in parks/paddocks. I used to do the morning one at 5:30 am ..and the other after work ...

It's hard ... but if you are at home all day ... then perhaps try having your dog stay with YOU , as others have suggested ... on lead, locked in your room..on your knee. That way he does what YOU want ;)

Why am I writing posts to a PUP?

for colour - try some IRONCYCLEN ... if it doesn't help your colour it might help with your endurance ;)