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The with doors is the door itself,many are very heavy & solid & many dogs dont like this. Ours is soft/clear vinyl & no issues at all for all age stages & when someone gets wacked it doesnt hurt or frighten them. When we did havea solid door we occy strapped it up until the dogs had the idea & then introduced the door

Training clubs dont usually restart until the first week of Feb .Southern River Obedience club restarts 1 Feb & there normally the first. Bunbury sat BIS Peke RUIS Whippet Sun Std Poodle Soft Coated Wheaten

Our mini schnauzer pups are trained to use a doggy door at 6 weeks,this door is also designed for dogs of 40 kg,you dont need a ramp . We encourage all our puppy owners to continue with this if possible as it has established a good toilet training routine here

each product can work different on each dog but you need to figure out where the fleas are coming from . If they are in your house you need to flea bomb the house,wash all the bedding ,ideally spray outside & get on top of the problem before they breed & get worse

I think the most important thing to remember is your pup is being normal & no amount of frustration will help the cause,infact the more frustrated you feel the more it will show through your body language & the quicker the pup knows it. It is no different than toddlers grabbing everything of the shelves,shoving it in there mouths.It drives you crazy but its a stage they go through & with guidance they learn good/bad It is all part of touch,texture,smell. I gather your pup is an outside dog??? if so when going outside it will cause great excitement after all its left its mum & litter mates to having nothing at all.You are now its means of teaching,fun & life experience. Pup doesnt now that what it does hurts it just knows its normal for the way it interacts with its mates. We board alot of dogs where people use various noises & it can be quite comical to watch. I believe these days raising a pup has become so technical with various books that people forget to use simple common sense which works wonders but instead make it harder. Your pup will listen,no dog is untrainable but each dog has its triggers & each dog has its thing it will work for. Everyone must be consistent. Training schools or a good trainer are a great starting point because people often dont realise what there body does when trying to teach a dog to listen. I now from teaching people show training many have no idea that the things they are doing whilst ever so small is the breaking point of the dog not listen or not being able to do whats asked. If you have avideo camera get someone to video so you can see how you react,what your arms,voice & body language is telling the dog.Whether you say to much & have averbal conversation instead of a simple "sit"stay" no.

We only had a hole when it festered but we still drained it daily with peroxide because it still attacks the bacteria & brings it to a head & above ensured it stayed clean as it was on the foot

I wouldnt presume a vet nurse is any more skilled being a vet nusre & being a good groomer with handling skills is 2 different things,a good groomer has a better skills on how to handle a dog for grooming than most vet nurses, We groom plenty with bad backs but if the dog has an issue you need to get it groomed more regular so it is easier on the dog. We did two today with chronic back issue,most dogs groomed come in with various issues so your dog isnt unique but at this time of year its simply crazy. You can get mobile but some dogs react worse when there owners are there which makes the job harder & more stressful for the dog,they try to jump,pull or play up which means the handling is more excessive than without the owner

training of any means is owner reliant.Toilet training is up to you & mini schnauzers are a very quick breed to toilet train. We have breed minis for over 25 yrs & they arent an outside breed. There is no easy option with owning a pup or a dog,Dogs make a mess & you have to train/clean & do all sorts of things. The same will apply to when you brush & checking his bottom for poop that has stuck to it. dogs dont toilet train themselves but you are training it to not be clean & that will mean pup outside for ever & it isnt a life for a mini schnauzer. Your breeder will have discussed this fully with you??

i had a dog with similar issues this year but without the lameness.It has taken 7 months to totally knock it off. Meds & we flushed daily(twice) with Hydrogen peroxide (4% from supermarket medical section) it eats the bacteria & was the best thing out. His toe would be very red & inflammed & sore but like you we had to weigh up the pros/cons & whilst the healing was slow we did see improvement so opted for the less invasive for as long as possible. The final time it re festered & popped so much crap came out & that was the turning point. The area now is completely healed & the hair has regrown

Most still bring them back no different. Most whether oodle or not a very aware of what they should do they just dont do it & we see a big number of pedigree dogs from well known breeders who still come matted . The percentage of pet shop,DD & good breeders is very even with owners who dont bother to brush even after the best knowledge. We have groomed some of our own that came back matted. Our pups go with te h correct tools,they are shown how to brush,the technique varying from bub to adult but the owners who chose not to brush isnt due to no knowledge just due to cant be bothered

I wish it applied to just DD but it doesnt. I personally dont believe people are so stupid to not realise a growing coat needs maintenance,i agree some people arent explained fully about some dogs needs but in most cases people are aware & try to give every excuse for there lack of dedication to grooming or getting it done when needed. I have been a groomer for many years now & our clients are shown & explained techniques & tools 7 you still get the same group that bring there dogs back matted time after time

Double K are the most powerful of those suggested but it depends on how many dogs you plan to groom & the types

Double K wouldnt be without them

what was pup vaccinated with??

Whippy results Will BOB RUIG Rush DCC Donna won baby in grp. I left straight after inter in show

big dogs here & a doggy door & no security issues

I think both the breds are known for toilet training issues.I agree go back to basics & also have a serious thought on what has changed in the last 3 months, Is there a certain time of the day she does it more,early/midday/late/any time.

Has she always done it or more so since her injury?? Most of our larger dogs walk about ,no big deal its whats comfy for them

Grooming is about respect in all aspects,if the dog respects & above all understands what you want grooming is very easy. Dogs will wiggle BUT there is a fine line bewteen allowing a pup be a pup to enjoy the grooming process & bad habits setting in. Depending on the obedience level of your pup use your lead as part of the tools. Go to a neutral area to brush until your skill level has improved.If you wish you can use a matt as its "space" for grooming,the matt is where it must stay. Give the dog the command "stand/stay/wait" what ever your word is & then proceed to brush,no fuss,calmly & quietly.If pup plays up & use your voice tone to firmly re establish your commands/if brushing on the ground tand up straight ,dont continue to bend to its level whilst its playing because this is "fun".just stand up ignore say your word & calmly brush again. Grooming should also mean checking ears/feet(for grass seeds)

grooming isnt about bribing but teaching for the long term. All ours are taught to stand on the table & groomed from day 1.I have showdogs that even at 8 weeks may require an hr grooming & they accept it very easily . Be very fair but firm in your commands,dont confuse or over talk. Stand means stand,lay means lay Be confidient & consistent & pup will go ahead in leaps & bounds very quickly Pups will mouth but a simple no & keep going. Make sure the tools aren,t hurting,many people use slickers or brushes that are very harsh & will create reactions. We never attempt grooming when sleeping or tired because it doesnt teach what you want ,if the dog is sleepy & just wants to lay down & you accept it can be an issue if standing is really what you want. 99% of mine stand but my latest has been taught to lay & stand . Its always funny as a full time groomer the things people claim there dog cant do .It comes down to the method & the way its down & sometimes seeking help on technique & tools is the trick . Grooming a a table is also the most important thing no matter what size the dog is tables can be made from giant to toy & are cheap to buy

How'd you figure that out? Pay the kids to do them

The dog will let you do it plain & simple.Place dog on table or similar area(make sure non slip,place lead if you need extra control or that better grasp) & simply proceed,dont piss fart about just get in/out & finish.

What will be your plan if the dog barks non stop?? If people are allergic ?? The dog wants to toilet??? Hair will be covered over who ever has to hold(black suit collie hair ) What if the dog freaks out & the handler cant cope or the dog doesnt like the handler you pick?? Are you expecting children at the service??? I guess as already said it comes down to how prepared you are to deal with all the things that could go wrong & how much involvement you & your partner wish to take if the dog plays up. I think having a dog there can be a great thing but it can also be a nightmare & you are hoping to only get married once . Have you started training her to deal with the occasion?/ & how is she going.Remember her being overwhelmed could also ruin her for life if she gets frightened .She is only 5 months so a very crucial age

excellent,its cheaper to buy from the US anyway but was curious

has anyone purchased the walls from Great Rugs?? Was wondering if there the same brand as the ones catonam sell??