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Glad your babies got the all-clear .

Im glad there were lots of people, and that it was dry. Lovely photo

Ha, ha, ha!

Opshop stuff is great:) I try & avoid the really nice blankets, etc - figure there are people who could benefit- but a lot of quilte/mattress protectors are terrific. Our op shop sells 'de wired' electric blankets - wool, a good size, and much appreciated

Please do NOT use areogard or similar on a bed remember, dog noses are a lot more sensitive than ours- and if the smell keeps the dog away and stops it wanting to chew- then sleeping with it for hours would not be a pleasant experience Opshop blankets/baby blankets/towels/quilts are cheap as- and may not present the 'challenge' of ripping and scattering stuffing They can also be tossed if grotty.

kirty- I think spraying something/aversive/unpleasant/confusing onto a common area where dogs sleep/eat is unfair can you gate off the deck - so she has access to the yard only, when she's not crated?

Glad to read this update!! Go Winston!

If your dog has had a good grounding from day one- adolescence really should not be very noticeable ......it just means that now the dog may outsmart you more

Won't he go in the rain? It won't really hurt him to run in the rain

It is called 'doing ZOOMIES'.. technical term and is perfectly normal . Just make sure pup cannot injure himself on anything too nasty .. and let him rip! Dogs NEED to get a lot of exercise- especially as they grow. Young, growing dogs also need to learn how to control speed and direction ..and to experience controlled crashes/tackles,skids. It is the way they learn how their body works, and what they can do with it ! Basically, it is 'play', and very important. Also- he is cute now, but in 10 mths time- do you want him climbing on your lap to chew a bone? ..... if not, then now is a good time to teach him commands- and make sure he knows his crate or bed is the BEST spot for chewing bones, etc

Aahh I have just had a look at what is causing problems for you (I think) SHARE this means - send it to someone via email.... or send to another flickr user.

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if they don't like any kibble- why not feed a raw based diet then?

Oh.

Hamlet was a bit cold... and as his lovely new coat is just for bed time......

Oh- and buy new bedding- op shop towels/baby blankets etc are great ! just wash em first .. rinse well, and they also can be thrown out when they are grotty

Have you thought she may not be 'just' doing it- but may have an/other irritation/ infection post surgery? Put her on newspaper ..lots of layers .. it is warm enough- and if piddled on, can be thrown out or composted :D When she is dry- then she gets bedding back Idon't bother with bedding unless dogs are dry and don't chew.

With poo picked up/bagged,there should not be much smell ,unless their poo is sloppy and clinging to the grass/ground. Pup poo shoul be just like miniature adult dog poo... nice firm shaped little logs Sprinkling baking powder around will kill off the grass .., AFAIK. it will drastically change the pH of the soil .... Perhaps you just need to get accustomed to what the next 14 yrs is going to smell like ? :D

Lumps&bumps can have many causes I hope it's of the 'easy fixed' category ..

Enjoy!

Just from those pics you posted , they certainly don't look in ill health ! I don't think they will fail a vet check ....

Fingers crossed he won't need surgery .

Excellent news!! ;) :o

Gravy powder has quite a bit of salt in why not boil up a chook frame or three - with some carrot ... no salt .. reduce it to make a nice fresh chicken stock Use that to soak her food in , maybe? if she doesn't like chicken.. boil up a lamb shank ... do NOT give her the cooked bones ;)