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perhaps the compilers of the CD have not been told about the evil puppy farms/pet shops yet . They are music arrangers/ , hardly going to research the possible flow on effects of every old Christmas song !

I am not a real dog show fan .. or know much about how it all works.. but enjoy watching snippets of Crufts ;) Mum & I just flicked the telly on to Crufts..and I was pleased to see a friend and her dog being placed ! ;) Good timing indeed

Has she been checked to see if there is a dental/jaw problem? Can she crunch up larger dry biscuits/apples? Will she eat meat in a slab/slice? Like a piece of lamb flap (minus bone) ..about 10 cm square?

The dried muck... could it be discharge from the mother?

That's also why I asked if the OP had been shown how to use a check chain.... the technique used seemed a bit odd

Bet you jumped, too!! It's on occasions like this I will roar/make noise etc .. so the pups think lizards/snakes are to be well avoided (and if your dog has already grabbed the lizard.. it is probably badly injured AFAIK.. they cannot 'bruise' externally, so bleed internally...or get infections if there is a puncture )

I would suggest his lips are bare from nibbling at his feet .. compounded by a bacterial infection . Fix the foot problem.. the toes look bent at odd angles..because of way too long nails and the joints are probably painful? (and after some initial AB's ..his lips should heal Perhaps put a bucket or muzzle on to assist in the healing?

..oh, and don't worry too much about the slugs getting frozen. they are built for survival..if they feel cold ,they will gravitate towards their mother..which is what you want

Vote for wrapped icebricks/cordial bottles here!! You only need to show them once !

My favourite THIS one Some lovely subjects!

Are you going to any obedience classes? You may find it really useful to see/talk with others learning the same things With a check collar- did someone show you how to use it properly? if NOT.. then incorrect use will not be helpful to you or your pup. If you have not been taught how to walk properly, then you cannot teach your pup

Plain collars here as well. I believe people are using halters/harnesses in lieu of that bit extra training ...and belief that collars are 'cruel'

The idea of the water is that they do get a decent squirt ..not a mist

Poor nelson... Does he have an actual bucket, or an elizabethan collar? It is your job now to find bowls etc OVER which the 'bucket' will fit ..and tall enough so he can reach the water . You may also want to have a look HERE Any way you can stop his access to stairs when you're not around?Just in case

No. Make sure though, that things are as comfortable as possible ... a non wobbly bath. Very shallow water . a towel/mat in the bottom so there is no slipping water poured/sprayed gently..and always start at the feet .... until your pup learns you mean no harm. Have pup on lead, too.

Those names, are they kennel prefixes, or just dogs' names ?

do it really fine ... when our dogs steal guineafowl eggs..they suck out the contents very neatly

I would think so... he is still feeling everything new ...

Your puppy is a baby ... and if you have spent a lot of time with it when it first came home... of course it will now cry What else does it have to eat/play with when you leave?

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sounding much more comfortable !

Kashing- what do you mean by 'obedience training' ? Do you mean going to classes , or do you mean getting the puppy listening/obeying at home ...learning house rules and manners ? You might get some information on training your puppy at home if you CLICK HERE

Good update!! :D

While 'trade' is a very useful behaviour .....and can be life saving! it can also encourage a smart dog to find stuff to trade (looks down at Hamlet) .....