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Oh..ear cleaning? easy, too.... whenever pup is on your knee or lying relaxed alongside you...play with her ears..lifting them up a little, running youir finger inside the flap...gradually working to sticking fingertip into the canal a tiny bit...this is to be done just as an affectionate patting thing...nothing special. If the pup wants attention...THIS is what she gets I do this with ours from tiny pups. Then, start wiping inside ear flap with a tissue dampened with WARM black tea don't make a big deal out of it..is it just something that you do everytime you have cuddle time with your pup..... Hamlet thinks having his teeth checked, ears cleaned and eyes looked at is THE most delightful attention he's given !! then it's a small step to gently wiping the very start of the canal with a damp tissue... and so on, until one day, you drop one or two drops (WARMED) ear cleaner in, and ever so caringly massage her ears until she is a happy girl See? Easy ( theory is a wonderful thing!!! )

Outside..fill a bucket or garbage bin with warm water (depending on size of dog) . wet dog with either a sponge,or dipper..have shampoo mixed with about 700 ml warm water in a detergent squeeze-type bottle....squirt gently over dog to get started (this way you have one hand on the collar!) Lather up.....Use a jug for rinsing.... too easy! Dog is on concrete/grass..so doesn't panic at slippery surface/odd noises/spraying taps... I have done it this way, or just with the hose in Summer for many many years...

More than likely the dog flea... but it could be a mild pain in the spine/tail... or something under the skin causing irritation....

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thanks..that is just up from our house

Well.I kinda 'need' a new, more powerful camera. I love my finepix 5600 to bits, but with a few things in the pipeline, need a bit more 'oomph'. I have been looking at DSLR's...but wasn't comfortable with any..for various reasons. THEN.. I thought I'd wing by the Fuji site..and found this!! http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_c...ions/index.html 'only' 8 megapixels... but has a lens equivalent to a 27-486mm !! and a 'super macro' I think I have found my Christmas present anyone used one?

Hi. I hope she is ok now... Yep..I would also suggest a back injury..... just on info presented, but obviously it's a guess . We have a dog who does this occasionally..she is in agony... warmth and total rest for a few of days ...then gradual exercise and she's ok again. If she is still in pain..find a different vet :cool: Some are better at the muscle/bone diagnoses than others.

Our pups have access to water 24/7 from around 3 weeks... in a long narrow container, so they cannot step/fall in it. Or a circular cake tin..one with the bit on the middle. We never give any sort of milk...just meaty bones to wean on for a few days, then mince/bones , puppy kibble and water. We also feed out of narrow containers to stop them walking thru the food. Also..as none of our bitches are snappy, we leave dry puppy kibble available 24/7..and they all share. ...no the bitches don't get fat, or pig out our dogs are working Koolies..they tend to be very advanced by 3 weeks, and easily handle gumming bones and drinking water...just a few laps at a time..

...joined RedBubble, actually. wanna see? http://www.redbubble.com/people/binjy (more to follow!) Only a few pics, as each one takes around 20 mins to load!!

Yep..that is why I suggested he wear the 'snood' when on his short toilet run . flies are so quick he does look more comfortable in those pics. Poor boy. You will be very glad to see it all healed up!

agree here !!! Did the vet give you an insect repellant or anything? If you want him to be outside... you can maybe make him a loose 'snood' out of some light cotton... it may also be helpful in absorbing some of the discharge.

Shame the vet didn't take you seriously when you phoned, first up How is he now? I love your/his shopping list!! Lucky boy He has a good mum.

Oh... you poor thing Fingers crossed for Boris this morning, with any luck it will be easily fixable take care

switching from puppy breath to DOG breath hopefully that's all...

good news about Obi ! hope it continues to improve.

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living in an apartment makes it tricky,I am sure there are better qualified folks than me who will help you All I can suggest is that you maybe invest in some of those pee-pad things and put them in the laundry? OR..when he peeson the carpet next..dab it with a tissue, and then put some on the paper where you want him to go....this means it will smell like a toilet area. Could you maybe get some artificial turf, a square of that could be used on the paper, perhaps? If he was used to grass or concrete where he was bred, then the texture of carpet etc will stimulate him to toilet Paper won't. Hmm. he is way too young to go out on the street yet, I feel. Poor pup. Some folks on here recommend crate training, too..handy for when you are trying to train, and for when you go out... here are some links for you to read http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...=crate+training http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...=crate+training http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...=crate+training

Ok... firstly your pup is a BABY!!! he needs PROTECTING from power cables etc...he is a baby, and they learn from putting things in their mouths! Does he have chew toys/kongs/bones for his use? he does not knwo why youare shutting him away in a laundry he will be very confused secondly..are you in a flat? Is that why you are training him to toilet inside? Thirdly... you may want to NOT let him on the carpet/couch until he DOES get some bladder control and toilet in an appropriate area. Then.. have a look here..from one of the many housetraining threads on here. you are not alone! Dogs don't speak English so saying things like "no" doesn't work for all. Dogs forget what they've just done within about 5 minutes so showing any dog an old mess just doesn't compute. Housetraining methods should perhaps be a permanent sticky as I'm always posting this method here, it involves kindness and reward but will require you and all in the household to be: CONSISTENT If it doesn't work, it is usually a lack of consistency. I normally get a new foster dog on a Saturday morning, I concentrate on the process on the Saturday and Sunday and Monday morning, quite often they've got it by Monday evening. Try this and let us know how you go please. I have had success with over 40 dogs in the last 4 years, of all ages from 1 to 12 years, including bad abuse cases. HOUSETRAINING TIPS Ok - first thing to do is decide on the command (I call it “do wees”) you will repeat over and over. You have to really focus on the dog for about 2-3 days to be successful. You have a pocketful of special treats on hand all the time for the first 2-3 days. Walk the dog several times a day and every time the dog wees, you get very excited and keep saying “Good boy/girl, do wees, do wees” – give the dog treats every time. First thing in the morning, last thing at night and every time you see the dog eat or drink (both precursors to weeing) whisk the dog into the garden and repeat the command “do wees”. Get very excited and present treats every time dog goes. The dog’s aim in life is to please you. If the dog should have an accident inside the house – say NOTHING at all. The dog soon gets the idea that when he/she goes outside you are really, really pleased and he/she gets rewarded. NB: Please note that the smell of urine must be properly removed for any housetraining to be successful. There are products on the market such as “Urine Off” but they are very expensive. A mix of white vinegar and water is a much cheaper alternative and should work for tiles and other surfaces although you should always take care with wood etc. For carpet/rugs, I use either a mixture of Napisan/water or bicarb of soda and water. I completely soak the stain using a dab on technique with a cloth. When it is very wet, I use an old towel to soak up the excess moisture. Again, be careful on any expensive carpet/rug, I have never had any problems but I cannot guarantee any method here.

Do you have any pics? Any idea how/when it happened? has he been scratching.. Is the swelling only on the ear flap. or on his forehead/jaw as well? Does his earflap feel hot? Poor boy..it must feel sore and uncomfortable

Hi.. Maybe you need to back to basics for a while... NO food/treats, except when the collar/lead is on So.. you have a hungry pup,a collar and lead. Call pup..he knows you have food, should be easy. he sits, you show him the collar..he takes off. Ok..no food...,no speaking, just get up, move away,and you wait 10 minutes ago, then try again... don't play his 'game' of 'chasey' When he is sitting and happy for you to show him the collar, he gets a treat. repeat until he doesn't worry. Next step...you progress to slipping the collar (with lead attached)over his head (have it done up, but very large, so this can be done easily. He will be very keen to get his food..something yummy..so shouldn't worry. Immediately iit's on..food time!! just let lead hang loose. Next step...put collar/lead on , and pick up lead, give him a treat, and go for a little walk... etc. he needs to learn that there is no choice. He accepts the collar/lead unit, or he is a bit hungry ;) Just my idea.... may not be your style, and that's fine . best of luck with him. he is very cute!!

Could be kennel cough..what is her temp ? It may also be an allergic reaction, tonsilitis..... the vet needs maybe to check her a bit more thoroughly, methinks

And if he goes back to his breeder, you can relax and enjoy your children.. and come back here when you're ready for a dog again :D Who knows, a little way down the track, someone here may have the perfect dog for your family... take care

Hi.. you may need to do some detective work has she been scared ? Is there a new dog around? Is there building or roadworks happening? Is the footpath that black stuff which gets HOT? Could a car have scared her? Has she been vet checked just to make sure she' ok? Des she race around at home still? Do you have any pics? She sounds interesting and this ""(she usually walks free with the leash still attached)."" is NOT a good idea at all :p If another dog came, or she got badly scared and took off....please buy a long lead if you want her to have more freedom ...that way she can enjoy the walk, BUT you will still be in control.

:p not GOOD pics at all.. but was outside just now and this is what I found Puppy Widget and one of our geriatric (12 yr old) chookies

Hmmm.. our puppies freerange with the chooks and guineas. As they are Koolies, they do ttend to chase, and providing it is 'chase and round-up' we let them be. Any chasing and attempting to grab is frowned on, and a squirt from hose/rattly something thrown near is bought into play. The pups are also praised for sitting/lying quietly when poultry are nearby. Being as you are on farm tho..having the birds running is not desirable, so I would be praising her for being settled around them, and discourageing any chasing. does she have her own(non live) chasey toys?