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What a very thoughtful gift, and talented artist!

the vet didn't find any abnormalities at the post whelping check? No cleft palate or anything?

Playing isn't 'work' 4 or 5 5 minute sessions a day will give him a good work out ! Remove any shreddable bedding .. don't need it to become a habit use newspaper during the times he is alone, perhaps? he doesn't appear anxious from your postings- just a puppy getting older, and bored. I would put his kibble meals into a size/age appropriate treat ball .. so he works for his food. being such a little flea .. If he were mine, he would be also provided with a whole lamb shank with some meat on ! lots of chewing to get eat off ..but no chance of choking!

Puppy needs some brainwork what training are you doing, and how many times a day?

A toilet is a horrible place to leave a puppy a puppy playpen would be a very useful thing for you! ...a pup in his crate for a lot of the day, then again at night is a lot of crate time , IMO.You don't have a backyard which has good fences? If you CLICK HERE , the information may be helpful for you So- I gather you didn't plan for all this when you got your pup?You are leaving it to the last minute , unfortunately. puppies do not need human company 24/7 ..they do need a lot, but they also need to learn to be happy playing alone, and being alone...otherwise you have problems if pup needs to go to a kennel, or a vet or something Oh- you may also be interested to read this thread CLICK HERE - lots of info on new pup and pup pen, etc :D

A vet check is the only way ... don't panic ! fatty lumps are often very uniform in shape.. and in teh area you describe .... but as said, a biopsy will give you the best answer.

he is only 11 weeks old.... sleeping is still a BIG part of his needs

He was a happy boy :cool: ;) Yep rat fat lip gloss

No.. because most folks do not realise rats especially will travel quite a distance .. maybe several houses away ....and may die out in the open. Jakey has possibly been eating rats for a time... and the poison accumulated .. poor boy.

She does such a wonderful job - I'm glad her talent is now recognised world-wide!! ;)

My Kieran (Dane X deerhound) would always carry the mail, or my backpack, or a bag of groceries.... he was very focussed and happy when doing so A toy was usually in his mouth in the house ..and was always a dead giveaway when cat food or human food went missing ! There would be a soft toy lying at the spot

hamlet is the same he loves carrying around his toys.. then sleeps with them as a pillow

Unless a dog has legs 2 inches long..and the balcony is walled/netted/roofed... there is no way I would be leaving a dog home alone on a balcony A stressed/bored dog can jump and climb, as well as chew . I have no useful suggestions,really ... I'm just sorry that things are hard for you and the dog.... she will chew, and explore , and probably other things too... it is your responsibility to keep her (and your things, safe ) Remember .. if she chews cables, one of them may be a power one There are bitter sprays you can get from the vet/pet store ...or perhaps yopu can build a large 'playpen ' which will contain ONLY dog safe things?

Creamypuff-- I think PF said DOGS, not puppies With a young pup .. there is more opportunity for a family to train/mould the pup's behaviour. with an adult dog ,straight from the pound, many habits /traits are well established, may not be suitable for its new home, and be more difficult to change dogs from a reputable rescue have been assessed and fostered, so that behaviour and quirks/problems are well known.

Hi What problems are you having with your dog ? They may be ones solved easily without the need to purchase a residential training place... The thing with training your dog .. is that YOU have to learn how your dog 'ticks' , and what works Sure, you can send your pet to a facility to be taught, and they will do it. However, you will STILL need to learn the commands, and how to address problems etc , when the dog comes home...and you will still need to be able to command the dog's respect.

His crate needs to be a good spot. It should be where he gets fed , where he gets treats , etc. You also need to learn how to let him cope by himself. I am not a fan of velcro dogs , if it means they suffer when left alone Give him a safe big bone ..leave him alone .... feed him ...don't hover . Give him a puppy kong with treats... leave him alone...either outside, or in his crate .Not for hours... but totally alone .. no talking/watching for 10 minutes or so to start with...

She needs a good professional to come in and observe... She also needs a secure run for the poor kitten ... it only takes a second for play to turn to prey

She may be a bit worried about going out at night?

yes!

from memory- Kikuyu is a fairly common allergen

joelle I'm so sorry ;)

playing with ,nipping,carrying a rat dead from ratsak will normally NOT kill a dog. EATING the rat which has been poisoned by some rat poison may well kill a dog. EATING more than one rat which has been poisoned by some rat poison is likely to kill a dog.

bedding- what detergent? any contact with carpets? cleaners etc may produce a reaction... what sort of grass/plants has she been in contact with? perhaps cut out food with beef first ? I seem to remember some dogs on here who have probs with beef

This little 'Alien' is a tiny larva of a beetle which eats pumpkin leaves