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What training history do you currently have what titles do your dogs have what clubs have you trained at or been a trainer with . From years of being in the dog world qualifications are only as good as the wealth of knowledge and experience behind them . I would pay for some people here who aren’t qualified but have trialled to the highest level,have worked with varying breeds ,had jobs in animal handling and “get” some dogs need more than what came out off a book . There hands on experience,proven titles on there dogs and amazing ability to understand what makes that dog tick beyond some weekend qualifications . I know someone who did one off the above courses and passed ,there dogs are fruit loops,they have no connection with dogs and ask me to help them on issues lol. They where great at memory but not savvy with dogs . There are far too many idiot trainers out there to be blunt

Never had it happen with hot spots on any off our Minis . I wouldn’t Associatie it to that I’d be wanting a second opinion or a thorough blood panel done if nothing changes. The worst reaction to a hotspot here is when it’s dried to far a pulls on the hair ,it’s a fine line between drying with some moisture . We find curash powder great from hotspots

Agree I wouldn’t have phoned for advice for something that can’t be felt or checked

What else do they feed .? That isn’t a raw diet just raw meant . Feeding a raw diet is much more . Dont bother asking your vet ,very few know anything about how to feed dogs except promote the brand they sell . Asking the Great Dane club in Victoria would be a good start . Is this a registered breeder that health tests .?

It also may be small so no big deal or anything to tell . Dogs all have a thing there just like humans so it depends on what your reacting too a simple spot where the cord was attached or a hernia off concern Have you taken the pup to the vet to have it looked at ?

Plenty of pups have them and no big deal at all . Has nothing to do with being taken for idiots ,it’s just called it happens . If your that concerned take to a vet as no one can be a vet by a picture If largish fixed easy when spayed otherwise if small no drama

First off a dog panting is normal and how it cools it’s system down. If the Poms coat is actually correct texture it will be cooler with it than the shaved returning coat .A good coat doesn’t have the undercoat . im a groomer and not anti shaving but we get dogs in with great correct coats and explain that what they want done will not change nothing .It generally makes the owners think differently. You have a very little dog once clipped ,there not like most other Spitz breeds with more body and bulk to give protection . If your wanting it clipped off to be easier to live with then that’s an answer but generally not to make cooler .

The classes look to be a regular thing so look it up again

Did you discuss heart testing results with the breeder on the sire & dam??

This is done regularly .There is a group that is very proactive. There is also the the pre Westminster dog show nights where some of the competing dogs go & do what they are breed for & do a fabulous job with a quick kill & some of the Rats caught are massive

Your dog may be very well behaved for the groomer . That is based on confidence,grooming table and getting on with the job . But your groomer if you ask should happily show you how to brush correctly and the tools to use . Even if trimmed short they still knot . Most oodles /doodles have an open topcoat but felt underneath ,that is where your tools assist why brushing to the skin is soo important. Too be honest buying a budget dryer would also be your best friend , these coats matt especially after baths . Tne dryer blows to the skin and can actually help blow knots out when line brushing plus separating the coat out before it tightens up again,we brush a lot of knots out with the dryer .

https://showmanager.com.au/activity/264?fbclid=IwAR1zXjWIlg7WQsMOYGt8mjkFXm8m0AD7A_xJ34_9u4HjJofSR-S4-a0WS3E this may be off interest

Very normal for any dog off any age to vomit a food that there not use to . Liver doesn’t suit all dogs but I find the dehydrated ones the worse for dogs to stomach . Over excited dog,pulling can all add to a vomit.. You don’t need to use treats all the time

First off you need to start teaching the grooming manners 7 months your pup should know the difference between a game & a being brushed ,it shouldnt be a two people job & you need to make sure your rewarding the right behaviour . Most people feed treats rewarding the wrong behaviour & just want to bribe or get the dog to stand still with food without teaching it "grooming skills". This is your next 15 yrs & as a groomer i deal with nightmare dogs weekly who have not had owners step up & be pro active.Coated breeds especially crosses with these coat textures need owners to be brush happy . Brushing knots out is painful & teaches the dog to either hate being brushed,to start biting/mouthing You need to brush on a neutral space,like the washing machine with a non slip matt.Ask your groomer to show how to brush the dog correctly as they are the ones most likely brushing the knots out Your brush is useless,pin brushes are great for there job,bristle is a finishing brush on a drop coat ,get your groomer to show you the right tools but you need a good soft slicker & above all a comb ,what your using is will never brush your dog out . You need to line brush out . I will say as a groomer 99% of owners with this combo end up clipping short or having no choice as they simply don't brush enough & not correctly . Curly/wavy doesnt factor its all about brushing often & brushing to the skin . Washing/rinsing an already matted coat makes it worse ,most are often clipped off like a sheep in one piece . So you need to decide your options . Keep coat short & simple Ask your groomer how to brush the dog correctly & what tools Get into a strict grooming routine especially with manners (this applies even with a shorter coat your pup wont get better for you until you start being the teacher & setting the rules .Manners training can be done daily by placing pup on table & just doing "touch time" patting,feet checking ,standing .Silly behaviour is not rewarded ,grooming is about calm /together time but with a job

It will be hard to answer your question because each dogs road to recovery can be so varied & whether additional drugs are required to assist & in the early stages its all about getting on the road to recovery & lowering the dose. Your vet is the person you need to ask as they are treating your dog & at what stage . The main obvious issue is the potential side effects of prednil which your vet will cover anyway

Depends on many factors. I have plenty of friends who ask for nothing as there helping there friend go forward(obviously vet bills etc are there cost ). A pup in return goes pear shape when one pup so a contract outlining what happens is a must & know of more issues with this not going to plan ,will the bitch owner then re lease the bitch to make a litter ??What agreement is made by both parties if 1 pup ??

No ,there are better options . What circumstances did the guarding happen

If your on FB there is a Qld dog shows page . Otherwise contact DogsQld and ask if there running handling classes or puppy days . Stacking is actually easy providing your getting the steps right and puppies even large breed I only stack on a table for training at this age . Also check if a judging ramp is used in your state

Actually don’t think the breeder is a liar. It sounds like without all of us knowing the facts the breeder has been good maybe not the outcome you expected but in the scheme of things good. Was $3500 including air freight or did you pay extra . No site guarantees a breeder and even the best of breeders have sad moments. Just like parents who have a child with issues Yes puppies die at birth ,that was the litter most likely set aside for you ,breeder had no pup/s but refunded you the money .Just because there are other puppies doesn’t equate to you getting one. The breeder could have said right I will replace the pup but not expecting another litter for a year especially that colour so felt the refund was the best solution . We many years ago lost 6 puppies due to a bad vaccination batch at 6 weeks ,6 homes heart broken including ourselves . Did you get an autopsy done .? Has you vet supplied you with a written report? Your pup would have needed a fit to fly vet check in the 2 weeks prior to leaving . Lesson here is breeders should take out the free pet insurance on pups leaving . Owners should take out pet insurance as well . This is a great lesson for kids ,Mother Nature can be cruel to the breeder and owners ,owning pets is heartbreaking and heartwarming. No need to make anything more of it to your child than things in life don’t always work out ,you move on and find another breeder . Maybe the breeder is embarrassed ,maybe you sent messages they felt was no longer a working relationship and it was best to refund Either way it’s time to move on .

And breed makes no difference ,I now plenty of Basenjis who don’t tick your boxes . You are simply a dog owner who needs to know the temp fencing going up is suitable to contain your dogs for the time frame given as that’s a council requirement. Most temp fencing will sit in the plastic holders that won’t be dog safe by that standard . i agree go speak to the neighbour about your issues . What time frame have they given for the job ,does it cover weekend with no work done . When doing the job on the day is the fence coming down..?? Theres are the things I’d be asking and if you need to day board your dogs as it’s a safer option will they pay ..

Some teething pups get tonsillitis so a vet visit is your safest option .

I would be engaging with the breeder ,they will be your biggest help long term on any issues you may face . The breeder was most likely taken back to receive a call about this dog and the rehome . Whilst the dog is yours the previous owner may have signed a contract . The breeder can flag the microchip and you would need to prove ownership so in all honesty working with the breeder is your best tool . If you don’t want too phone them email that you realise your call would have been a shock but moving forward xyz is loved etc etc and we would love your support and help going forward . As to your question if lost lost yes the current person listed on the chip is the person they will call. Some vets are refusing to treat animals whose chip details don’t match there client .

As a breeder we buy the pup back ,reassess & rehome at any age .

Most Breeders don’t have websites or pages ,if relying solely on those you may miss out on good breeders . The breed page isn’t where breeders hang out or post . The breeders listed on Dol and the Goldie club are a great start Are you after cream,Darker colour .?

rarely can you "just buy a pup ". Find the breeders that interest you ,contact them,ask questions & if they feel like a good fit put your name down & wait . This year has seen every Tom,Dick & Harry want a dog ,its been an unprecedented time with inquiries & breeders need to go through those inquiries to find out who are time wasters & who a seriously looking for a pup . When i say time wasters i mean they havent decided they want the breed or done any research into the breed . In our breed since March we have had near 300 inquiries & we are struggling to reply to the various emails especially with questions asked that they could have easily already found at that info with research ,For our breed that question is does it need brushing or grooming .It is a frustrating thing to have to reply to when the breed is a coated breed. So find your breeder ,make serious contact & wait . Contact the Golden Retriever club if you have any info you need clarified .there are plenty of good breeders in Qld but going through websites waitig for puppies to appear will get you no where ,you need to make personal contact