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What is pup's routine , and how have you approached his toilet training ? Why? Dogs still need walking in Winter ..rain hail and shine , or snow . Have you tried using a cue word EVERY TIME he toilets .. don't chat to him ..just use the phrase or words.. make walks a little shorter ... use the word/s make walks a little shorter ..use the words ..over a couple of weeks ... When you got him ..what surface was he used to peeing on ? That can have a BIG impact on later choices . The dog feels a certain texture ..and his little brain says .."PEE HERE" ..and he does. then ..that place smells like a toilet ..and he thinks ...and he remembers ..and he feels ..and he PEES ... and he is relieved And so it goes . IF he does have an irritated bladder or similar, of course it will be harder for him to get any control ..so YES to a VET VISIT top rule out any nasties ....

ha, ha ..I've done that as well

yes!! It is up to the humans to keep things out of the way :D

I give the food on my fist one bit at a time ..pups don't get any food until they take their mouths off my skin and sit .They mouth and wriggle ..but catch on very quickly

Clive kisses two mournful souls ... Bruce & Dagwood

I did enjoy . You find all sorts of goodies to share , boronia ..

..and then, while I gave Bruce his tea , we did some of this ;)

Try & phone a clinic somewhere keep fred cool ..this is essential first aid . NO WALKING . keep him cool, with a good flow of cool air ... plenty to drink, but don't worry about food ... I'd be phoning the vet's out of hours number . We are not vets and therefore can't really help poor Fred.

The lads celebrated Aussie day in their own way ... I heard some barking ..then more barking ... it went on for a while , & sounded as if they had something bailed up , so I went to check . Roo/snake/ bunyip .... none of them any good It was actually a small mob of 5 sheep , and they were not moving anywhere!! The boys had them surrounded I took 10 points from Gryffindor for the barking , and gave each pup 50 points for initiative ! The Boss immediately got a phone call to let him know the news , and the lads each had a small peanut butter sandwich ;)

new photoshoot of this little starlet I think

Bruce is doing Ok ..I guess he's used to it .... he just finds a cool spot & plonks . he has two feeds a day ... chaff & a mix which is actually a 'rabbit' mix .. but suitable for sheep as well . Of course he does prune fruit trees etc ..and will knock me down (literally) for a weetbix!

It is NOT the actual bacteria which affects dogs .. the paralysis is triggered by the bacterial infection A rare condition , thankfully ...similar to the Human Guillean-Barre syndrome .. a paralysis triggered by a bacterial/viral infection ... OK .. so, no chicken . That's fine there are plenty of lamb ribs/necks , oxtails, beef brisket .... LOTS of different and edible bones you can find at the butchers

Oh ... we used old Bruce the sheep for some training this morning ;)

A pleasant surprise this evening The Boss let 2 ratbags inside .. & they came barrelling in & jumped onto his (empty) chair in the lounge . ....then discovered I was there ..so came & said hello . they played for a few minutes ..grabbed a toy sheep ..bounced on the couch ..then I had both of them with me ..one on each arm of my chair, for about 1/2 hr of TV watching

And ? outraged folks like you are already sharing /giving them attention , and bringing this to the attention of folks who may be totally ignorant They really are weird , in a very dangerous way .

Edible bones are terrific teeth cleaners Depending on the size of your dog ... use frozen chicken wings , turkey necks , or as a meal , a whole frozen chicken carcass/frame /lamb flaps, or frozen beef brisket bones. GNAWING/chewing should take a while . Crunching does not clean teeth . have a look here 7 Mar 2017 by Robert Belobrajdic 3 Tips To Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Clean You may think that “doggie breath” is just part of a dog being a dog. But that bad breath is probably a sign that your dog’s teeth need some attention. Letting bad breath go is a good way to end up with a very expensive veterinary bill. Did you know your best friend can actually die from untreated dental issues? Periodontal Disease (which affects eighty percent of dogs over the age of three-years-old) can lead to infections. Infections in the teeth can then spread through the blood stream to the kidneys, liver, heart and other organs. In the heart, it causes Bacterial Endocarditis – a blood infection in the heart valves – that can be fatal. As you can see, good dental health is very important. The following are a few tips to help keep your dog’s teeth pearly white and infection free. 1. Let Them Chew Yup, you read that right. We want your dog to chew on things. Chewing is a dog’s natural way of cleaning those teeth. What your dog is chewing on does matter, however. Choose toys that floss (rope bones), massage the gums (rubber toys with nubs or rounded edges), or break up tarter (harder plastic than rubber, but not so hard there is a risk of teeth breaking). Edible dental chews can be good, but read the ingredient list first – a lot of them are full of fillers and junk that your dog should not be getting. For edible chews, the we recommend meaty bones. All-natural (unlike those processed chews), they clean the dog’s teeth while providing a healthy supplement to their meal. Meaty, fatty, frozen bones are best. I recommend chicken necks for small dogs and frozen beef brisket for large dogs. With anything your dog is chewing, be sure to supervise as things can get stuck, but dogs must chew. It’s how nature intended your dog to clean their teeth. 2. Feed Good Food How do we get cavities? By eating sugary junk food. Well, your dog is the same way. Feeding junk kibble that is full of sugars and starches will cause the same damage in your own dog’s mouth. Feeding a natural, high quality food will help keep those teeth healthier. Adding in fresh vegetables like carrots give you two benefits – they give your dog essential vitamins and are a wonderful hard, healthy chew for their teeth. You can freeze the carrots for bigger dogs or those with powerful jaws, or as a cool treat when it’s hot outside. 3. Give Him Herbs There are a few herbs that help with different dental problems, including bad breath. These are not a substitute for going to the veterinarian, but a compliment that can help prevent or treat issues along with your vet prescribed treatment. For fresh breath, try peppermint, parsley, fennel and dill. These are easy to feed, just sprinkle a teaspoon on your dog’s food once a day every day. What should you do if your dog’s breath really does stink? If you notice, even with the good food and the routine chewing, that your dog’s breath is really bad, you may already be dealing with an infection. If your dog lets you, check their teeth and see if you can see any obvious problems – tartar build-up, bleeding, swollen gums, cracked teeth – the same things you would look for in your own mouth. If you see anything or suspect there may be something going on that you can’t see, a vet visit is the best course of action.

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@tdierikx Things go slowly . here ;) if pups enjoy fetching (clive does ) they play that .. but commands are ones used with sheep - "Go Back" /"Fetch 'em in " jumping up into/onto things learning to STOP when leaning forward to grab something ..when being pushy , etc ... slowly learning .."Drink" "quick-quick" , "bed time" learning to get used to being grabbed by any body bit & hauled away from perceived danger and of course ..the normal having ears/mouths/toes/tails etc all handled/poked .... The Boss has the lads inside individually as well ... Clive had a WONDERFUL time this morning , he was able to demolish a dried lambs ear undisturbed by his boofy brother , he found an almond ...showed it to us , & ate that .. Dags came in ...had cuddles ..half heartedly played with part of a fleece ..wanted to get to whatever was on the kitchen bench ... did some very nice 'sits' , and ate a bone biscuit . I know, I am totally biased Clive may not be the most stable kid on the block ... but he can be such a sweetie . he found the lambs ear ..and after showing us ..took it away to chomp. I took it out of his mouth 3 times ...admired it, praised him to the heavens and returned it ... the last 2 times there was only about a 50c sized piece ... no probs ...he was just so willing ... he kept coming & showing me , wagging his tail ... even The Boss said this morning how much like Molly Clive is *goes to mop eyes* damn dogs .

Go, Trubs !! It's treat day , you gorgeous girl T xx

VERRRYYYYYYY cute ....and with a lovely big sister . Love that the two names mean the same thing :D

Oh ..and A TIRED PUP IS A GOOD PUP. several short training sessions ... some good games of tug ,fetch ,or find the toy ... feed him his meals in the KONG , so he is verty actively using his body & brain . if you have a car ..take him for rides ...

Pups make all sorts of growly noises when they play ...so that's probably what Tuffy;s doing They growl and bark at toys/humans and shadows .... he 'bites' you . well yes, he does , because he doesn' have fingers to grab you with ;) have a look at the info on THIS SITE (click here ) it may give you some ideas It is still bad manners though ..but NORMALLY just means playing , or frustration .

Practicing for the centrefold ;) Clive & Dags ... ratbags ! We are at 'that' stage . Heaps of new skills all at once ..and being way too smart about it all !! Had to giggle last night ... The Boss wheeling them about singly in the wheelbarrow as he was doing stuff ...

It can be tricky to interpret dog language ... It seems he is being like a human toddler .. I want to play ! NOW ! I SAY ...NOW!!! If he has been to toilet etc ... IGNORE. TOTALLY . no eye contact at all . look at the ceiling . no hand stretched out or moved. absolutely do not use his name ...or speak . . gather up the blanket ..and just breathe slowly ..turn your head ..and look away . he WILL give up eventually . It may take several minutes . NO praise or speech when he stops . Just carry on as normal ..s l o..w..l..y and with purpose ..and ONLY praise him when you then ask him to sit , or come to you , and he does Then he gets all the love there is :D ( CALMLY ) Do this EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. it will usually work . |NOT the first time or two ..but it will We currently have 2 pups amongst our lot .. and these learned it quite fast .....they know that they will ONLY get our attention if their backsides (or at least 4 feet) are on the ground , and they are not being noisy and/or silly being boys, and brothers ...well... they need a lot of practice