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I have had lots of pups/dogs, none have ever pee'd at night more than once.. and I have never used a crate. Lots of people have housetrained pups without crates.

Hi. feed her early in the evening. No water available close to bedtime, or overnight. make sure she has lots of playtime before bed. toilet her immediately before bed. Is she just peeing, or poo'ing as well?

I am sure you will do what's best for your little man - thinking of you

Lots of roo tails

I am callous. I know they have pain relief to cope with the immediate post op pain.. but I don't believe in giving any more during recovery. Why? because if a dog/bitch 'ouches' when they wriggle/walk/bounce... then they won't do it! If they are a bit sore.. then they are more likely to rest and let the body heal as it should-- being still and quiet. I am a firm believer in confinement and quiet and physical rest, for at least 5 days.

That is better news:) Hope things improve over the next 24 hrs.!

I can understand trying to stop a dog barking when they bark at birds all day, or at traffic, or just because it is a habit ...especially as there is an unstable person living next door :D Attempting to stop a PUP play-barking? My worry is that pup gets happy/excited- barks, and gets the aversive. Will it be the bark which is addressed, or the bouncy., happy feeling?

Bet that news made you smile! :D

Yes! :D that is brilliant... it makes me sad... the look in her eyes... but it is a beautiful work .

Ok... hope he continues to improve :rolleyes:

:rolleyes: give me a blade of grass, or a bee on a flower anyday

I am useless in the tech dep't....... mix up buttons on the camera, fly in the face of the wind.... but capture what has a 'feel' to it :rolleyes: Macro is my love- being in the world of mini beasts, of plants and dewdrops....nature in general- macro in particular caterpillar feather I have absolutely no desire for portraits/studio work, or 'the perfect shot'

Asd far as I can remember- small pups need 3/4 meals a day...Their little tummies can only hold a certain quantity... but they need to refill often. :rolleyes:

So- why did the pup have yet another different food for tea? I don't understand.... Why would you spend money at the vets and not follow instructions?

I don't envy you or your family the coming night... hopefully it will bring good news by morning.

Being dehdryated is not good :rolleyes: That's the problem with little puppies. Leaving the dry food out all day COULD be why he is having loose motions- he has a continuous stream of food needing to be processed and it's going through quickly Overnight, his gut has a chance to fully digest the remaining food- and to remove moisture from it for his body to use. This is a good cyhance to teach him (and you) good eating habits! he should be on at least 3/4 meals a day.. just little ones... and high nutrient/low fibre ones at that. When he has recovered, and is back on normal food... set his mealtimes, and it is only then he gets his food! :p Hoping his tummy settles with a good rest and some nice easily digested food

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Oh Bugga- poor little mite. Thoughts and prayers sent.

rehoming the kids is a good option! Seriously- YES get a trainer/behaviourist out.ASAP. It won't be cheap- however it better than either rehoming the pup, or having hysterical kids. Where are you situated? in the meantime- have you read THIS

Good- That must feel HEAPS better now

I can understand muzzling the dog for a brief time... After Hamlet had surgery to remove sticks/leaves, he wore a muzzle during walks(free running) for months .. but not at other times . However- it is just a 'bandaid', and theCAUSE of this compulsive eating of junk needs to be found and sorted

have a read HERE to learn more of food/ingredients and pleAse- hold off on adding chemicals to his system until he is well ( unless they are vet prescribed)

Bonnie is better than a lot of the supermarket stuff... but is not a "premium food'. I think that a 'good' food can be judged by the ingredient list. Dry dog food with meat as the first ingredient, and NO wheat or corn re among the 'best'. At this stage- just get him vet checked, THEN worm him/de flea him /change his food....

We have used bonnie pup food with no problem... I would recommend a VET check. THEN... if there is no illness, or gut function problem maybe cut out grains altogether.. and feed raw food, ie: meaty bones , with a small proportion of veg/fruit/egg/fish. AS he has a normal poo in the morning, it does sound as if there is something happening during the day- he is maybe processing food too fast, or getting too much for his system, or..... having ribs visible isn't a good thing in such a baby... See what the vet says...

I would also suggest reading up on pica getting in a professional trainer/behaviouralist - to assess the dog/environment/owners, and suggest strategies. providing more stimulation for the dog- not LESS, as is being done by confining/muzzling. Have a look HERE The sandpit idea sounds a good one too IF it is all seeming too hard, by all means contact customs etc- she could be just what they are seeking!! Shame about the breeder's attitude