2cavs

Slightly off topic - Jules where did you get snoods for your cavs? I tried to order some from petnetwork, but they have been out of stock for ages, so I need another option. Thanks.

I know what you mean mocha - sometimes other people ask to pat our dog at the beach, and well does that get her excited.... and the noise starts... You can see them thinking "what is wrong with this dog" Geez Coco, why do you have to be such a weirdo :rolleyes:

This sounds similar to the noise one of my cavs makes! The first time we heard it we were worried, but have now realised she does it when she is super excited! e.g. If we run for a short distance, or when we go to the beach. It is hysterical, as the noise is usually accompanied by an increadibly wiggly bum and a tongue ready and waiting to lick anyone who comes close enough. Our other cav has started copying her now, but luckily isn't quite as noisy!

Hi, One of my cavs exhibited very similar symptoms, where she would be running and then hold her leg up, I would check her and she didn't seem to be in any pain, and thenlater she would be walking fine. After it happened a few times, and knowing that luxating patellas were common in the breed, I took her to the vet who confirmed that both her back legs had luxating patellas. I was soo upset at the time, as it is quite a big operation and recovery process (and expensive), but we did the op straight away. Some people apparently wait for it to progress, but this can make the operation more complicated and increase the risk of arthritis later on. Good news is that I am still amazed at how well she healed, and she is super happy and active, enjoying walks everyday. I hope this is not the case with your poodle (I don't know if it is common in the breed), but know that if it does turn out to be luxating patellas, with lots of love and rest and time for recovery he will be ok.

Molly kidney is gorgeous. We fed our two CKCS pretty similar to what you have changed to. We use to get Advance puppy (small breed) and soak in hot water and mix with mince, or a chicken wing/neck.

Hi Nova's Mum, Firstly congratulations on gettig your first CKCS - the best companion you'll ever find. I have 2, one is a social butterfly, and my younger girl certainly looks to me and my other dog for our reaction to new situations and new dogs. I don't think this is a bad thing, as she has learnt to trust me and our other dog. She still waits for us too make the first move when appraoching other dogs etc, but if she sees it is ok, then she comes over enthusiastically. Both of my girls went to puppy school, I think the lady who ran ours did a very good job (she was a vet nurse, so I don't think we can generalise as previously done). She assessed all the pups first in terms of their confidence and personality etc, and then they were allowed play time in small groups of compatible natures (2-4 pups). My youngest was put in a group with a border collie, and they had a great time sniffing each other, cuddling and sharing toys. It propbably would have been the obvious thing to put my CKCS with the other small dogs - who were mainly terriers and a few maltese, but I am glad our trainer was observant enough to see their energy was to high for my girl. We now go for lots of walks where they come in contact with other dogs (in controlled environments), and they have free play time with dogs who we trust and they get along well with. So persevere with Nova, get him out in social situations, but monitor the situations to ensure he has lots and lots of Positive experiences only, and I'm sure his confidence will grew. He might never be the most social dog out, but it may allow him to relax and not feel anxious in new situations. Have fun with him (I'm sure he won't be your last CKCS!)