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:rolleyes: I was wondering about that, too . (my italics)

If she's only 8 weeks, she should be on several meals a day- which has to go somewhere! Are you sure she hasn't cleaned it up all by herself :rolleyes: ??? When no one was watching? Have you changed her diet to something different than she was being fed before you got her?

No- as Luke W explained- ,and I think I have in a previous thread- dogs don't do that- and especially not a very young puppy! Puppies learn about the world by chewing- they don't have hands to feel and play with- they use their mouths. If it were a toddler- would you let an 18 mth old have free run of the house? Would you leave a toddler alone with the best china or your cd player ? NO- So why expect miracles from an energetic, smart puppy ? For her own safety, and the safety of your posessions- confine her to one room, have her on a leash ,attached to you, so she cannot reach things, or crate/pen her indoors. For a puppy to learn any manners - there must be continuous and reliable input from the owners. The lessons should be ongoing, and as positive as possible. It is repetition,repetition,repetition! She is a DOG- and what may work for a human child,will not work for her- this goes for expectations- her learning process is geared towards her getting rewards - if a behaviour(like chewing a carpet edge ) gives her the BEST reward out of all the things she does in her day- then chewing carpet will be on the list for tomorrow!! Her time with you, playing with her bones/toys SHOULD be the BESTEST times she has in her day! These times should tax her little brain in a pleasurable way- she should be learning all the time, and she should be TIRED at the end of each new experience. Puppies get tired by physical exertion- but also by learning, and having to THINK Short bursts of thinking will work wonders .... A TIRED PUPPY IS A GOOD PUPPY

Hi,Kyra- just wondering how you went with your little girl?

LOL!! The psoriasis treatment seems to help, and the stuff old Sally horse is on has very much relieved her pain...

Hi- must admit I just attended a couple of lectures he gave-and asked questions- not a specific problem - but he certainly was knowledgable and confident. Hope your problems get sorted , and you can relax!

Hi- looks quite large- could it be a burn- or a scrape of some sort? The stuff you put on shouldn't do any harm- hope it's better in the morning...

I just did a google- and he is the only behaviourist who came up... I have had dealings with him many years ago, and thought he was good even back then Just had a look at his SITE too! Interesting concept !

So do I, but maybe getting a second opinion will help put your mind at ease (and find exactly WHAT the problem is. When you phone- explain that you think you have a pup with a blockage... that will let them know you are serious Also tell them what medication she's on....when you get there. best of luck.

Oh.... Is there another vet you could go to for a second opinion? If a vet says It is fairly urgent that the blockage is removed!!!!As she is still not eating- esp. her favourites- I would be phoning another vet... Sorry if this is worrying you, but ..... have a read here.. http://www.dog-health-and-supply.com/DogIn...bstruction.html

sorry, I configure my computer so that I don't see avatars or signatures ... I bet she is cute , tho. Ok- she is young, and everything is still new and exciting throwing a ball is fine- but it is a little like a child- say around 10-11 who is just sitting around the house all day, with odd spurts of playing . After a time- they get hard to handle Your pup needs a good length walk twice a day, ON LEAD- with the humans in charge. That means no sniffing every few feet- stopping at kerbs, walking at heel...etc. The chance to sniff and relax comes ONLY after she has walked nicely and bhaved for 10 mins or so- then she can have a few minutes of sniff/piddle, etc. This not only gets her out & about, exploring the world- and using her brain to be obedient and controlled. Using her brain is important- as she then is more tired and will relax quicker (IMO) The barking- well.. try and teach her to "speak" ! As soon as she barks, and you are nearby- say "SPEAK" --and praise her. When she will do it - then introduce 'stop" or "quiet" --- see how you go ;) Maybe she sees herself as the 'boss' in the yard- and feels she has to protect her humans? With lots of obedience/learning sessions, and making her 'work' for her priveliges, she will learn that the humans are quite capable of protecting themselves AND her- and may stop... maybe... just my view- no saying it's the right way to do it at all ! :D

Hi- can you tell us a bit more ? How old, how long have you had her? How much exercise does she get each day? Free running, or controlled leash walking? Does she get obedience sessions each day? Is she otherwise obedient and calm in the house/yard?

Wondering how she is this morning?

Hi- why don't you phone the robert McDowell clininc and ask them ? There is a vet/herbalist there, and every time I phone, they are extremely helpful and do not try & 'push' their products. They will also 'customise' a preparation- adding other things to it which may help a particular problem. Good luck .

Lots of bones- that she has to chew completely- and ring the vet . if it were me, I'd wait until her spey...

Poor pup. ?? from me too,tho.... A blockage will not clear with antibiotics. A blockage, AFAIK, is usually a foreign body which is blocking the passage of food thru the intestine. It often requires surgical intervention to remove it. The antibiotics will help with an infection- but NOT a blockage Did the vet explain things to you? Do Xrays to locate the blockage? Sorry for the querying- but having been thru this with Hamlet- it is a serious event... and I am worried the vet is not being as helpful as he/she may be

Hi- My first guess- without much thought, is that he has barked so much at quarantine- he now has a 'sore throat'- and laryngitis. Hopefully ,with a rest from the continuous barking, it will settle- and he will have his normal pitch. (also hoping that barking is now not a habit :D )

Storm- how did you go? Did you get another opinion? Hope it is just a revelation of a 'natural colour' :D

Oh dear! The world hasn't gone mad, nekhbet- that would involve having a BRAIN people obviously are being taught to not think sad for the pets,and potentially dangerous for owners

Hi- what a big day! When you collect your pup- ASK THE BREEDER what they have been feeding. I think most decent breeders will tell you, and have a leaflet etc with info for you. Keep her on the food she has been having - to avoid sudden change and tummy upsets. After a time, if you want, you can GRADUALLY change over to your preferred way of feeding... best of luck for today

HI Simple provide him with a platform/step or chair to jump up on- then he is not about to damage the window, and he can see what's happening ! regarding the 'stealing'- what items does he have which are HIS-to carry around and play with? make sure there are a few of his things which he can 'find'. Also- make sure he is walked at least twice a day-on lead, so he has to concentrate, and has his short obedience sessions each day- this will help divert his energy away from doing 'naughty' things around the house. Your mum really does need to keep doors closed ;)

can you get a photo for us? (very,very curious now)

AFAIK- pups' eyes don't change colour at that age--- We can tell our blue eyed pups almost from when their eyes open- they stay that way from then. My guess would be an injury of some sort.... but if the specialist said it was ok- you have a 'special' pup

You may also find this a useful tool http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=64101 Also - practice "give & take" you have her sit in front of you- give her a toy -- then immediately tell her to 'give' , and gently take it from her. Lots of praise, or a food treat when you have posession of the toy.!Immediately get her to sit again (if she has moved, and GIVE IT BACK. Do this a couple of times, then let her have it .

I think she is doing amazingly well! puppies can only 'hold on' for so long- good for her to alert you. Now- when you do let her out- I guess you make a fuss? DON"T ;) just open the door- no 'good morning' or pat, nothing.JUst calm, businesslike approach. (this should be done when you put her to bed, too) Put her outside, and leave her for 15 minutes or so. give her her breakfast, and a chewy, and leave her. DON'T WEAKEN if she squeaks!! NO communication. Then, unexpectedly, when she is quiet and not staring thru the door- call her and quietkly do your good morning greeting It has helped with one of our pups- she is nowhere near as bouncy or noisy as she was