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I am so sorry it is such a stressful time . Your poor old dog ... As others have said . A full discussion/vet check first . Please keep us in the loop if you decide against euthanasia, and we can perhaps help you regarding changing the management of visitors around your old boy-that sort of thing . It must be very hard when you know it's coming near the time you and he need to part ..then this happens

awww...

I LOVE this update . What do the others think of this new princess ?

I like the understated way some folks write

..and if it is a hurried weaning, or normal weaning ....

Go, little one !!

I am not providing any link or anything .. The terrible spelling and grammar would alert me to something very wrong with this listing . Ok..THAT site seems to be a US one .. note :

Lol nothing to do with a dog's actual age, It's to do with the fact that human toddlers and dogs often act and think in similar ways- especially in regards to not being aware of possible dangers. Both need to be protected from themselves!

Oh dear. No you didn't blame woody..neither did you accept any responsibility. Sadly. It was because of all the fun times he had with you hunting bunnies that led to his death. Those great and free running times. Many of us have/ had these types of dogs...and work hard at letting them use their instincts in safe ways. It is very possible to do.

You KNEW he would chase rabbits . You KNEW there were trains . Dogs can NOT think of 'perhaps' dangers . Their owners keep them safe because of this . Woody's owner did not I am sad for you both .

How old are the puppies, and what breed? What is mum being fed ? I always start ours on big meaty eef bones- they suck and chew and enjoy !! It keeps them busy for ages, and get a fair bit of good meat. After a day or two. I add a raw pet mince with dry puppy kibble.in a separate container

Did you know that LOTS of training can be/is done without resorting to food rewards ? Praise /playing with a special toy are excellent rewards !! For many many years I trained guide dogs ..we never used a treat .. We train our sheepdogs ..no treats either ... Mostly my pet dogs have been trained with no treats . if your boy loves his cuddles/physical contact etc ..then- that is his perfect reward!! so reading this ... I assume there is NO aggression towards other dogs when food is present ? ONLY HUMANS ? Hopefully an aggressive response won't be triggered by a splash of something on the floor, or crumbs, or a cat poo out in the garden, left-overs on a footpath or in a park ..or the scent/presence of treats/food on other people with whom you come into contact

Awww..They both enjoyed that!!

keep yourself and family SAFE . not just today ..but tomorrow/next week /month . ( 1.5 litres? I think that is physically impossible for a baby puppy..their bellies are just not that large )

Little terror ! he is only the third one of ours to do this ..previous two have both been called Fred!

Not ideal behaviour ....but .... https://www.facebook.com/belinda.hansen.bushwoman/videos/10156252427874007/

This forum is not a busy one ... it can sometimes be many hours before a post is spotted . Your situation seems awful . Living rural sucks sometimes definitely, and without trespassing ..film what you can ..or do a sound recording, or photograph. IF you need to help puppy ..describe what you are doing, and document everything . KEEP YOURSELF SAFE . The local police may keep a record of any conversation you have ..do you know them at all ? That always helps in rural communities . Honestly ... that's all I can say . be safe ...try & stay legal ..& I do understand some of what you are feeling . been there, done that ...

I am glad this article was published at least . Hopefully someone else will take note.

Little moppet ... Sooty ..welcome to where love lives

LOL ..being impatient!! A lot of puppies are not housetrained for about 6 months!! They need your guidance /physical barriers /every opportunity to DO THE CORRECT THING to learn these habits well The main thing is ...that if a puppy has free run of a whole house ..finding a pee pad when you're only a baby and can't yet control all your functions properly is impossible in a lot of occasions When you gotta go ..you GOTTA GO !! These pages may be of help to you & tuffy CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE

Because his sense of smell works ...and that time is the only time he gets to use it ;) take him out in a stroller for short jaunts.Ensure he is used to his new limousine before taking him out of your house/yard !! Lots of pats & treats along the way hide pieces of salami /roast chicken /liver treats for him ... ( just lay them in spots near doorways , along paths , ...on lawn) Don't forget to gove him him BIG meaty bones on which to suck/chew a world of pleasure lies therin ..texture/taste/smell use drops of real vanilla to help him locate things use a walking stick or something to tap fairly hard on the floor ..he may feel the vibrations . Do this..train him with yummy things ...and this way, perhaps let him know you are nearby ?

@grumpette Oh, alright ... you have forced my hand ! :P

have a read here .... it is a worry Thread on separation CLICK HERE

have you discussed this with his breeder ? Were there any signs of this when he was still at the breeders ? What is his behaviour like when away from the house/yard? Has he been to a puppy obedience class/puppy school ?How was the behaviour there ? Can you video any of this behaviour ?