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there is always a general guideline that they will pee and poo...most u may already read about : 1. After they wake up (even naps) 2. After a lot of drinks 3. After exercising 4. After a play time (this works on the same theory of exercising since it "moves" the bowels) 5. After meals If u manage to catch them at these times, u don't have to follow the 20 mins interval which most likely u will give up in a week or 2. And with different people bringing them in and out, u will have the problem with consistencies especially with the clue to pee or poo.

Its true that u really need to see something in real life. I try to study the after effects of a groomed dog as groomers around my area don't allow owners to go in and watch but failed at the technique part. I understand that because most dogs are less controllable in that situation with the presence of the owner. I got an Andis Super AGR+ which has both cordless and corded operation. The cheaper deal is the blue colour Powergroom which comes with the cord. Both are the same item and are faster in battery (contrary to what the website mention about the RPM) and comes with a ceramic blade 40. I like the cordless operation because they are faster and gives us home groomer more flexibility in handling them since there is no wire and u can bring your grooming table and clipper anywhere U and your dog feel more comfortable be it at the yard, near windows, air-con room etc. Also the limited battery life (1 hour or 45 mins) prevents us from getting carried away with extended clipping time which is the number 1 mistake learners made at home. I usually start off with the cordless first and train myself to finish everything before the battery goes off. It just acts as a reminder but usually I'm done way before that. If I needed more time, the cord comes into the picture. One down part about the battery is it can be heavy if you are not strong with your forearms and grips. Because I want flexibility over extended power, I'm happy with just 2 model to decide since Andis only have these 2 for selection. Oh, for whatever clipper u use, either get same extra blades that u will be using or get a coolant spray to cool them off. At 4500 rpm, it really heats up fast!

Yap, there is this belief that more surface areas attract lots more bacteria, but dog's immune system are much stronger than humans and their immunity system is build up in this way as well. There are many known human germs that is around our living areas but is not affected by dogs. Nevertheless, I keep myself from worrying too much by putting ACV, garlic, grapefruit seed or oil of oregano which besides killing off germs and bacteria, they have a whole list of benefits to dogs. My sammies are ok with the mess, even though they are all white. My malteses are the ones that puts me off leisure chews. They will be chewing into their mustache and the last time I give them bone, my eldest girl actually throw a tantrum when she couldn't get rid of the hair together with the chicken drumstick. . Initially I thought she was angry with other dogs since she dun bark alot except at the doors but after a few growls I finally realised she was angry with the drumstick! End up I have to hold on to it and let her chew ;). I also thought of tying those loose hair up but that will completely defeat the purposes of letting those white long coat flowing whenever they run around the house which my families enjoy watching. I do agree that mincing the meat discourages chewing but I make up with lots of chew toys as well as dried tendons for leisure chews to save my furniture. ;) As for the calcium, I used eggshell powder and calculate the ratio nicely so that they still get enough of it.

i minced those meats, partially because I'm mixing other meats as well as adding stuffs in...but primarily because of better digestion. I'm a advocate of feeding a larger meal rather than over several small meals hence mincing them aids in digestion and they get to have a fuller feeling than separating it into small little meals. Yes dogs do need to chew, and because my little dogs are all white bearded, letting them chewing on meat and bones is a disaster for the cleaner. But I wouldn't let the butcher mince the meat, I usually get lean meat and mince them at home with a home grinder. As for books, its actually easier and clearer to take a look at the FAQs on the web first and then u proceed to the books for more formal info. But be careful about the facts as most are yanks research and their dogs may have a very different environment and food sources as where your dogs are residing. For eg. salmon is not safe to consume raw in US.

At 3 months, u really need a lot of toilet breaks. What is her schedule for food, water and outside play? When my sammy comes @ 4 months, he will pee and poo around the house and I dun even need to bring him out as he has already relieved himself conveniently in the house. What I do is setup a rough schedule for his activities but prior to that, established his relationship with the crate which I have also done successfully with his GF? (or sister? They just happen to have swapped grandparents line.) What I suspect it could be because your pup is still not associated with the crate or not treating the crate as her den and not toilet. U also need to let her out very frequently at this age. The most is another 3 months, and u can cut down to probably 3 - 4 times per day.