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poor dog Anyway.... start him BEFORE you move, as has been suggested . It will be much less stressful. I would also suggest crate training him What's the difference in him sleeping on a blanket beside your bed...and sleeping on a blanket inside a crate alongside your bed? Then move the crate to the bedroom door... then outside ...then to the livingroom .. all can be done happily before April Make sure the crate is not one of those enclosed all plastic ones- him being hairy, and in WA you would be better getting a crate large enough for him to stretch out/sit up ..and one with flow-thru ventilation ,IMO.

Oh yes! I forgot about that

I also never increase food - I prefer the bitches to be a bit lean and fit . After whelping, then it's free feeding

he looks like a gorgeous bitsa - I don't know much about Dutch Sheps, but wouldn't think there'd be too many crosses running around . I would also say kelpie X with staffy or another X . Both your dogs look very happy

Hi- we feed this... and have never noticed that problem! For a dog to regurgitate food the following day suggests a problem- as food moves out of the stomach after 6-8 hours , AFAIK- so there should be an empty tummy the next day . Is it the same dogs each time? Are these dogs related? Are they aged?

My 'heart' dog , the one who was meant to be mine ,who was a part of me, found me when he was around 2 yrs old.

My 'sleeping beauty' with his favourite toys... pics taken this evening. Oh and the top cat toy was given to me over 20 years ago .. and has been a dog toy for over 7 years!

I would suggest, as a first step, you take advice from your bitch's breeder They will have done it before- and will be able to give you hints.

Perhaps you should actually SPEAK with the trainers in whom you are interested ? Anyone can say things via email .. but a real conversation will give both parties much more information..and ,as said, you can more easily tell if you "click"

Mostly fresh meat/bones

A friend's Koolie used to get the wobbles and collapse - he wasn't diabetic.. but did have a problem where he would have 'hypos' . They were able to manage it ok

Poor Daisy ! They may well have shut off drainage options or something when they operated .... I hope they can reverse it without too many problems.

Must admit- I did wonder if this might be the case , being rural .... those things are deadly! Hope the poor little thing has had her injuries treated in case of infection.

I never cut any bony feed . The larger the better - more chewing,more time .... Glad your pup's ok

We have working sheepdogs..and they pant like crazy!! For sure if they are using 'eye' they concentrate for a short time and remain still.. but it's only a very short time .

I would not be content with a 'blood test' diagnosis .... and would be looking at a specialist/vet hospital, where they can do more specific testing . heart/lungs/blood glucose levels... all sorts of things need checking. What did the dog's breeder say? Is there anything like it in any other litters, or siblings?

My lens is just my super macro function on my point&shoot fuji finepix

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g389/C...y/Misc/lips.jpg ;) lovely!

LOL!! We always have a shoving contest here if there are bucketed mice !! The dogs LOVE any opportunity . had to laugh at your description, Gayle

What a wonderful parroty owner you are Well done!!

I would much prefer my dogs to pee ON LEAD .... but on command . Leash relieving is just THE most useful thing When ill, when travelling, when at someone's house,when in an area not fenced,when you need a urine/faecal sample... etc etc. I find toilet on command a necessary ;) Of course, the dog can relieve himself whenever he wants when outside ..but before a trip, whilst walking, when travelling.. it is just SO nice to be able to clip on a lead... go to one spot, give a command, and allow the dog to toilet .

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n139/lu...m4/IMG_0144.jpg Love this one ,peeking out

I think..if you take Oscar back to the vets just for treats/a weigh-in ..and YOU DON'T SHOW FEAR/ANXIETY then you'll soon see Most of it will be what he picks up from you. If he was so groggy.. then any memory will be a very hazy one .... The more you churn it around in your head.. the more vibes you send the dog. My old dog used to hate the vets.. his teeth would chatter. I just totally ignored him.. and he was made to walk in & out with no fuss/acknowledgement. he didn't like it, but he did it.