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My questions would be more based on expectations off the dog and how the apartment is set up aka will dog have access to grass or required to hang on for network or indoor doggy loo used. Is apartment first floor or is apartment fenced well if balcony’s are there . Older dogs can sometimes struggle with such a drastic life style change depending on your set up just something to factor into the pros and cons off dog expectations and older v younger in training a pup and retraining an older dog Whippets are fabulous jumpers .

One word off advice .Be mindful off the other dogs when your BC has seizures especially if no one is home. In some cases other dogs have been known to pack on the seizuring animal due to panic & fear .

In the USA you can absolutely buy flea/tick and worming stuff over the counter or online . You don’t need a vet script.

We operate boarding kennels and don’t treat our dogs. I show dogs and never had an issue . Only time I tick treated was when I flew to NSW as I was in an area that can have paralysis ticks . We don’t treat for the just incase ,live opposite bush . Obviously one has to access risks ,given your dog has health issues that is an added risk We no longer heartworm either as where happy with the risk ration here stopped over 20 yrs ago when all the products started changing . In the good old days easy once a day tablet .

Thyroid issues can also cause seizures .Did the vet test for this as thyroid can also cause noise sensitivity. Whilst hemp is great seizure medication can be a life changer for dogs on low dose . Also not proven but a few off our clients feed multi meals to there seizure dogs to minimise food excitement. Accessing diet ,meds,spot ons etc etc

99% I clip out paws with my own and salon dogs but you need to be confident and know your blade .

The blade clips short more like a #15 . Blades can be brought for the shear magic but cheaper to buy a new clipper ,there not value for money . Wahl Arco is okay for basic uses has a 5 in 1 blade

The blade will cost more than the clippers to replace . It also relies on using clippers comb for lengths not really good . I wouldn’t use them over what you already have .

What budget are you looking at and do you want 5 in 1 blade or interchangeable blades . here and there to more frequent can vary bigtime due to the power off getting through coats. Also factor the cost of an extra battery . I’m talking about wahl,heineger,shernabo proper dog clippers Oz grooming is a good place to look website wise or shop direct in QLD and NSW

Costco apparently have good ones

I won’t use the products but would be very careful with your dogs health issue . I would be doing your own research and risk decision on swapping

is for the dog in the other post with health issues ?

What ,I hope that is a joke . Vet sounds like an idiot for suggesting that route too . Im surprised a kennel would even accept her in this situation due to her condition still needing monitoring and ensuring her boobs are watched . Yes we have had a bitch with it and she still went in the box ,light feeding to make sure she didn’t get mastitis and weaning her early She still got to mother,clean her babies and be involved . Besides the obvious off bringing a bitch back home from kennels to pups ,crazy . And yes where a breeder and run kennels and no way would we take a bitch in this scenario.

Most likely yes . Pup suddenly has you both home so hey let’s play,being home all the time often means owners over look encouraging self amusement,confidence in there own company as they do everything for them . It sounds like pup will be home alone more often so it’s important to set up a dog for home alone success . Walks makes them fitter and gives outside stimulation but it doesn’t make them tired . SCWT are great calm dog

This is when crate training or puppy pen is a blessing . What is the pups day routine ?? You may need to step up your "it" after work especially now WA has had warmer days & cooler nights .. But you need to reestablish the routine sooner than later

The best starting point is too legally know what your state process is for finding a dog . Many vets will take the dog in . The problem is many who find a dog do take them home because they don’t want the owners to pay the costs . Here the rangers are pretty good they would sooner drop off home than take back to the pound . So the obvious off up to date microchip details or tag details makes the process so easy . For many the fees end up xxx as there not registered or chipped . The problem with finders who keep them is often the dog may be escapee so does a runner whilst in there care ,feed them without thinking off food allergies and don’t consider medication issues . The rangers here asked us to keep a dog we found here as they new the set up was safe and this dog was special .After much advertising ,great photos posted on the rangers site no one came forward ,she went to breed foster and foster careers adopted her as she was just perfect . So best beat get as good as possible photo and post on FB local groups and phone ranger. Some you can’t catch but having a good description helps .

Simple reality you cant get her back ,you returned her & she has been rehomed end off story ,sounds Harsh but its reality . To be honest being a dog lover & being the right owner off a dog in our care are two worlds apart & it sounded like this dog needed some serious boundries ,life skills & manners that she wasnt getting .A bigger backyard wouldn't have solved this just made it easier for you . As a side note being trained as a Guard dog should not mean barking at every noise .Guard dogs shouldn't bark at anything & everything ,should have great self control . Yes you did the right thing & when the time comes to get another dog you learn from this experience & ensure the next dog is potentially a better fit . a 10 month old pup will adapt quickly & it was better for the dog this was done sooner than another year down the track .

She is a hound but different breed to our other hound. Some hounds may be aloof but that doesn’t equal scared . Correct aloof hounds should still be confident,happy . I would also test for thyroid issues

Send her back . Whilst settling in absolutely can be 3 months this dog is not normal . You need to make some serious decisions and have serious discussions with the breeder . ( and I’m a breeder who has rehomed older dogs )

I agree just an appointment with a neurologist can be valuable hence why videoing could assist and a diary off when symptoms are worse aka after certain activities,times . Also consider a vet chiropractor.

Video him for starters

The key is you will have plenty of highs and lows . Everyone will approach things different some will look for miracles to help ,for us we have a cut offline where we accept there old and just modify how there day works and enjoy each day . We just manage lowering stress ,the biggest change is really what the humans struggle with like backing off with touch and cuddles and confusion and dumbing down moments that are a big deal for the dog with confidence. Amazingly when we adapt sooner than later it really works well for the dog and the human . Ask any old age person the one thing that annoys them and the answer is often “over fussing” The dog is often the same it just can’t verbally say it but watch there body language and there telling us . And yes each dog can be soooo different . We have had 3 very needy seniors and the rest no changes just slowing down ,it can be a big eye opener when you get a needy senior or one that struggle’s .

It’s very easy to understand . You go to the fridge to grab something then forget what it was . You look at the fridge for answers and either remember or think bugger and shut the door . Think realistically this is a very old senior dog . When it comes to using the nose remember this dog has no vision or hearing and yes often the smell goes which makes it difficult. Also factor if smell is there the dog can be hit with a sensory overload, Perfumes,air fresheners so many smells that can be confusing . Just keep it simple if barking just walk out and distract but reward when following .If enjoying food reward even with a food trial to keep that function there . When all goes it’s hard as they struggle to find the water bowl . They often don’t want to be touched as it’s overwhelming again when you can’t figure it out what’s normal anymore .

Too be perfectly honest her hearing would have been going prior to this the reality is they learn to watch you closely and the humans over compensate during this time instead off stepping back and training senior life skills and modifications but then when it’s all gone it becomes OMG . Part of this is normal old age behaviour . Now it will be a case of vision and hearing both at there lowest and depending on how it’s smell is its may be in noise sensory overload . I know this is no use now but we often tell our clients the importance off teaching dog old life skills before the big change hits and becomes even more confusing like mats,vibration and even being happy in a pen for safety . The biggest factor you need to manage is summer and the dog getting lost outside if hot . Often once there confused and lost there mud map they go around and around in circles and yes the bark can be very different . Its important to try not reward the bark .