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i doubt whether a 6 mth old pup has all these thoughts running thru his head. he is doing all these things, because he has not learnt the rules! Whatever methods you are using haven't been taken on board by him- hence the need for a professional's help . You are right- you have set patterns.. and as he is still a youngster, new ones shouldn't be too difficult to install! Chastising doesn't work- as you have found out....and it's hard work . Setting rules, and working on perfecting the dog's understanding of them is a better use of energy in the long run

Nowdays we just have the odd litter- maybe one a year , or less. if we need a new worker, or someone local wants a pup.. We usually don't change diet.. just feed slightly increased quantities.. don't want large pups clogging up the works ...depends on what the bitch looks like ..if she is putting everything into growing pups- then she gets more.I guess I do give them the bits with more fat on.., and mum usually adds some kitchen scraps... We have Koolies.... just farm bred workers... and they are all fit & active........bitches work until just before whelping if they want to. The bitch who had the eclampsia actually was one who survived distemper when she was a baby.... so she did well ! That may have been why she got eclampsia , too I guess.. it was about 30 yrs ago....

For around 100 years most of our bitches have delivered strong litters of working dogs...on a diet of predominately raw bones/meat...it always confounded me- In my memory- (around 50 years) there was only one case of eclampsia.......... it was nasty- but she survived. No skeletal problems, delayed whelping or anything... and dogs all worked hard, and lived into their teens.

Justin is the boss...........and it seems you are in need of urgent professional help. If you tell us whereabouts you are (city/town) - someone will probably recommend you a trainer who can come to your home, see how things are, and give you one-on-one help ,and strategies for you to implement.

Ok You are certainly trying to keep him level-headed Good for you! Do we get to see photos??? If his meal is at the end of it- or there is a kong with treats in... this would make you the GOOD guy!! :D So, use a different command .. like 'Bedtime :D' or something I never use 'come'.. It's always" bed, now'.... with our guys.

Parvo virus can be carried on dogs' feet- and infected dogs may defecate on footpaths,etc .The virus stays viable for many months... so yes, a walk down the street could , in theory, be where a pup contracts the dreaded Parvo

pete sounds cute... but not really a 'puppy' anymore Maybe he is a bit spoilt ? he sleeps for some time on the bed? And the other furniture? Does he get carried often? What obedience training do you do with him? Does he sit & wait for his food, or do tricks? pete and his owners may ned some reminders as to who pays the bills! ie: Who is the boss :D Try these two things for starters,perhaps ? ONE Two I would also be getting him to walk out to his kennel ...he has good legs, and if there is a meal or a treat/fave toy waiting for him, he will learn that it is a good thing!

She could also have an injury to her trachea.. and irritants/collars will make her want to cough

Re: lethargy- benadryl Cough mix cam make them VERY dopey .. some dogs not. Hopefully your girl is ok.

When you travel,you could try taking a small amount of grass/soil from where she toilets at home..place in an area where you thinjk she may 'go'.. and see if that makes a difference. Onething which may help- especially as she will only toilet with you present ( a habit she has learnt) is to -EVERY time she is about to, and is, urinating or defecating..use a word/command... like "toilet',or "quick,quick", or widdle..whatever- not in a firm voice.. I use a fairly happy voice.. and repeat, interspersed with "good pup",when you see any result Done EVERY time.. it should only be a short while before she makes the association. You then have a dog who will toilet on cue ....and it is a wonderful thing!! I have always done it.....it makes life so much more pleasant when travelling Oh- and she is such a baby- please don't spray citronella on her bedding .. it is strong on littlle noses, if she is forced to lie on it

snap, PRS.

Demodex mites are present from birth- and only become problematic if, for some reason, pup's immune system gets a bit sluggish :p

Good news! :p

Did the vet check under a blacklight for ringworm?

Oops- small puppies and older dogs he has probably not had a nuisance pup annoying him all the time he was doing what dogs do- trying to teach nuisance pp some manners !not his fault!! I do hope it's just a skin nick, and he's back home soon.

Maybe ,instead of paper.. use something with good fake turf over it- so the texture/look of grass is there? That 'may' make it easier to then learn to go on grass. Why get a dachsie with so many stairs in the house- poor dog.

I wouldn't- unless the cough changes - or they get yucky discharge from their nose, or start to look decidedly unwell. ....You sound as if you're doing all the right things

KY jelly? baby oil? Olive oil? you may have to unroll the prepuce skin- so the hairy rim is back where it should be- facing 'outwards'. Sometimes with an incomplete withdrawal.. the rim rolls in-and the extra thickness, and hair stop the complete withdrawal.... It's been a LOONG time since I had to deal with this problem... sorry can't be more help. Hope he's ok.

let someone else do the work, and the cleaning

Oh- and if you want a pup like your girl why not look up other breeders who have the same lines, and see if they have something you like ? You can get the lines off her pedigree, and check up on what's available. That way you won't have the worry and expense of getting your bitch in whelp, and having pups to find homes for....

OK- and why would you breed from an unethical breeder's dog? A unethical breeder may not have checked for hereditary conditions.your girl may be carrying some fault which could be passed on . AS for the vet giving diet advice- well... a lot of people DO think feeding lots of colourings etc is fine... same as parents do with children. Vets study long and hard- however they are still only human, and can be misinformed, the same as anyone else

JulesP..I tend to believe that Poppy's personality is the root cause- not herding, not other dogs... Perhaps you would benefit from an assessment from someone not closely involved with her? Objectively then, you would have stuff to work with? Just my 2c worth

OOps he needs some tough boydog toys

He was bored, and wanted you to play?

Quite possibly is tear staining- tears aren't brown..it is chemical reaction which stains the hair. Sorry- don't have any fluffy dogs- so can't give you hints.