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Ant! Attack! Clive in hunt mode ...

I hope all goes well with Tuffy and his new home You'll miss him !

It is pretty full-on explanations here : CLICK

Old dogs have marvellous faces , and much to teach us ...

Oh Dear ... Can you give us some background to work with ? What breed of dog ? Where did you get him ? What were his living conditions at his previous home ? Why did his previous ownder need to rehome him ? What is his daily timetable at your hour house like ?

Clive had some inside time this morning ... he settled himself under a kitchen chair very nicely !! (and surprisingly :P ) The letter fell out my bag .. he didn't even look at it .

Anything fishy - smelling ? Old dogs will often just not be interested in food ..... if the medication is in tablet/pill form ..would it not be easier to use a pill popper or finger to put it in Angel's throat ? That way , you KNOW it's there

Aww..so content.

Thanks for this ! I had no idea .

Sooty has "gotten to" me more than most of the other most fortunate oldies , for some reason ..maybe he lack of sight added to everything else ? Whatever ... each time a new comment pops up I am hoping it's more good news LMO .. Y'know, in the distant future, as you cross'that" rainbow ... you'll need security guards , cos there will be SO many wagging tails & lolling tongues awaiting you

Oh, bugga poor dog/s ... and poor little baby

take puppy to the vet . that is most important . get the vet to write the reasons for the eye popping...check vision, and then explain things to you .

puppiessss

Sooty is looking so much better

Ohhhh... I am sorry you feel so unhappy . Are you absolutely sure you can't train yourself ? I am glad you told us ...These forums are SO valuable to folks just like you , who often feel as if they are way out of their depth with a new puppy .... . We can try & help you to stop feeling like the worst dog owner in the world ... you are not the first to do what you've done ... and that you feel so bad shows how much love you have for little Tuffy . If you really feel that you cannot trust yourself and are looking for another home ... then , please ask ANY questions here if you think the home might not be good enough for this little boy . Would you like to give it another try ? It has more chance of getting better the older he gets - truly ....

eek.. no , not with your crew!

Teddy ... he is obviously feeling so much better

I agree with Bundy... It does sound as if he's been scratching, and his nails have broken the skin. Check him for allergies/coat problems/fleas ?

At 16 wks , he will have lots of habits already formed ... and is used to sleeping a certain way/in certain places . This will take time . if yr kids complain ... let him sleep with them ;)

Depending on the actual users .... and infrastructure . Friends living in a similar area in the city use the same park ..it's fantastic ! I have been quite a few times ... with a core group of regulars .(most not friends outside of the dog park) Dogs get on well , have their own 'BFFs' and owners txt each other as to who's going to be there, and when ...that sort of thing.There are others who keep to themselves , which is fair enough ..and there is a fenced off area for either dogs who might not get on ..or dogs who want protection Some onwers bring chuckits etc ..and everyone shares sticks & balls , frisbees (and treats if allowed) it all seems a bit like a doggy heaven sometimes LOL On my walks, there are other dog parks where the same type of thing happens ,same groups of dogs/owners -all having a ball.

Depending on the actual users .... and infrastructure . Friends living in a similar area in the city use the same park ..it's fantastic ! I have been quite a few times ... with a core group of regulars .(most not friends outside of the dog park) Dogs get on well , have their own 'BFFs' and owners txt each other as to who's going to be there, and when ...that sort of thing.There are others who keep to themselves , which is fair enough ..and there is a fenced off area for either dogs who might not get on ..or dogs who want protection On my walks, there are other dog parks where the same type of thing happens ,same groups of dogs/owners -all having a ball.

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