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Have you treated the feet with Tinea cream?? Tinea is a common issue with dogs but very few treat it as tinea. Go to the chemist & buy cream & wash the feet in a vinegar solution. as for EPholistic i feed my young lad it simply due to him growing rapidly but as a product didnt like it. We do use the power formula with much better success on some of the dogs

So they get turfed out late at night after being comfy & warm inside. I would suggest if you dont want to change the routine around you need to put them outside earlier so they can adjust to the temp change. I would dare say you dog wouldnt make any security dog if at 2am its scratching to come inside as its cold . No there not children but if there cold then as owners you need to make an effort to ensure they have better warmth otherwise you will have to put up with been woken & i gather when you go out to scold the dog for annoying you your are forgetting that its simply wanting some basic needs of warmth

Where did the boxer sleep before you got him??

Yep they need a routine & then work with it. The reality is if there maintaining weight there eating something so your daughter & any of the household members need to be honest & fess up to the things the pups are given,that being treats,left overs,pig ears,bones etc etc. One its established what they are getting then everyone needs to work together to make there eating habits enjoyable for the future because it wont get better.

Tell your neighbours if they have dogs & anyone you may that may have been in contact with your dog.

Okay i wouldnt feed latter because then they need to toilet earlier,which means wake up early . I would simply start altering there routine . Do they go for walks??? If they have plenty of toys place them in abox & rotate them so toys seem new & interesting not the same old same. Go out & play with them & get them working .

Ours are outside hooning about from 6 am whether it be 1,2,3 degrees. When there finished they just come back inside. I would be letting them go out & play unless it is bucketing down with rain & then yes the chill will be worse but if fine & cold let them be dogs. Mine although spoilt house dogs LOVE running amuck early am in the cold & our current youngsters hoon about in colder temps &weigh about 2 kg. When finished they come in & drop

Let them play outside,unless there noise is going to wake the neighbours they will play until there finished & then return inside. If they have access to come back in they will when finished. In the afternoons put them outside.

So you need to ask yourself what does your partner do that you dont?? The pup sees you as an easy target so you need to teach him what is wrong/right. Pups explore with there mouths & when teething chew like made but normal behaviour is also trainable behaviour. This isnt aggression & maybe the dog is feeling mixed messages from you & you are acting scared around the pup when he mouths . He is only 9 weeks so he is an untrained pup,its up to you to set the rules & start obedience & training

I agree with Miranda.Toilet training doesnt stop till 6 months here even if there perfect early on. You need to go back to basics & this time for exactly what you expect. It could have to do with coming into season & she is letting the other bitch now this.Is she a dominate bitch ?? Having said that our girls dont we inside either Make sure the diet isnt making her so thirsty that she needs to over pee. pay attention to when she goes,often there is a cycle of when they try it & be a step ahead. Does she have a doggy door to use or does she have to wait to go out?? Also if you think she improved on anti biotics i would be taking a urine sample to the vet & getting it tested.She may very well still have a UTI that hasnt cleared yet.

Looking at the photos i would budget for $100 plus. Unless you are happy to pay that money & not get it back i would simply tell your brother that you dont mind house sitting BUT they must be clean & preferably knot free. With the kennels we havea form that the owners sign & it has a section about coat condition & what action/s will/may be taken. Some oodle coats just brush out even though they look a mess,others its a clip off ,either way your brother & his wife need to hear what the groomer says themselves

I find this bizarre.I gather the pup was 8 weeks when you got it & not lead trained so excessive pulling isnt a behaviour but a training issue that would take time.Our pups go use to alead but certainly not trained I dont now any trainer that would insist on coming out the day a pup comes home to assess??Sounds very weird & doesnt allow a pup to settle or even give you a chance to get afeel for your pup I agree with others she needs to meet other humans,if you dont allow it you could end up with a very anti social dog & that is a nightmare . Personally i think your expecting way to much at this age & in such a short time span . Your pup will grasp things BUT it takes time & repetition. If the joggers are more interesting then you need to look at what your doing.you need to make yourself more interesting & that means using various methods that some trainers may not agree with. I have setters & at 10 weeks i simply want them to be comfy in there surroundings,once confident we focus more on whats expected & buy 6 months i hope to have a dog that is controlable in the outside world.Mine are showdogs so they need to deal with alot & its easy to do but i dont want it done to quickly. Most of mine have come for the east so the first month is about getting to now me ,my voice tone & building a trusting relationship.once thats done they listen & crave to learn

It is only 5 days & a poor groomer can butcher the dogs coats. I wouldnt be getting them groomed without your brother knowing & without input to how he wants them to look. We groom many oodles & the owners are very specific in what they want .

Yep a normal pup. What did you expect??

Which terriers are in their development? Lovely little dogs. There are many theories but the one most believe is there crossed with the Std Schnauzer & Affenpinscher. Whilst there vernim hunting aspect places them as a terrier there not terriers & shouldnt act like a Terrier. In Canada & the US there in the terrier grp.FCI the pinscher & *** grp( UK there in the utility like Oz. A few years back they wanted to change the classifications in Australia & place the minis in the terrier grp & the std /giants to the working grp. We where happy to go into the Terrier grp & be amongst similiar coated breeds with judges that often understood this aspect . Many breeders who had all the varieties didnt want them seperated because it was to much hassle to be in two grps.

1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) Breeder /exhibitor 26 yrs 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? Germany & vernim hunter 3. How common is it in Australia? Very popular to the point they suffer badly from BYB 4. What is the average lifespan? 12-15 5. What is the general temperament/personality? One raised correctly very loyal,outgoing a real social butterfly 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? There not a breed that needs daily exercise but its a great part of mental activities.They will happily adapt to what each day brings 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? Yes 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? Yes 9. How much grooming is required? They are a high maintenance breed in the sense they need brushing & trips to the grooming salon or an owner dedicated to clipping them selves every 6-8 weeks 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? There not a boisterous breed but there a touchy/feely breed 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? PRA/Cataracts/heart/liver shunt/skin issues 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be) PRA/Cataracts area must. Buying with your brain nor your heart is a must with any breed.ask lots of questions & make yourself a smart buyer.Your pup will live for along time & a well breed mini will rarely have vet visits.

Condition all the way here

We dont touch the whiskars on our show minis unless there so big there annoying. Like Becks aid no need to worry

1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) In the past we breed,showed greyhounds .Our most well known girl was Multi BIS Ch Shaaltarah Paper Moon followed bymany other multi grp winners 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? Already answered well 3. How common is it in Australia? Greyhounds in general are a common breed its a case of what your after 4. What is the average lifespan? Our oldest was 14yrs 5. What is the general temperament/personality? Very easy going,affectionate,clean,lovable & sensitive 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? Depends on your property size & whether they can do self zoomies or not.Ours got daily walks but where able to do zoomies in the yard 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? yes 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? yes 9. How much grooming is required? Our show greys had thick coats so ours hwere blow dried.The UK?euro lines & in particular parti colours have a thick coat but still easy to maintain 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? No different than nay breed .you set boundries.Whilst greys arent boisterous they are inclined to leap upwards 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? All our greys bar one where healthy as horses.The one with issues was thyroid . 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be) Not sure what the racing world does but show goers hips/thyroid prenty much any test as they breed hasnt in all honesty had alot of testing.Ideally see what happening around the world & where your lines are based. As for obedience in the US greys are stars at tracking,The Greyhound club of America national holds show & competition classes in which greys do very well at. I trained our red parti girl for agility but with the muzzle laws in WA it was to much hassle when trials where helded at public spaces. All ours where obedient & would come when called

Be patient. Depending on where you plan to walk your older dog could carry bugs home so carrying pup will be a waste of time. Your pup will need time to adjust to its new home & the new dog so the last thing i would be worrying about is exposing it to the outside world until its comfy with its new home. 4 weeks isnt a big wait & depending on which vacc the breeder uses it could be 10 weeks

Okay the first thing to always consider is there are many Labs out there that are under size,short legged & when you get one that is correct size it can look huge. Your pup could very well be normal or simply a big pup who will grow into a substanial male but like others your breeder would now best. Was that the diet the breeder suggested?? I would scrape the tin food .waste of money & expensive. If ytour pup is going through abig growth stage then keep an eye on his growth plates because the wrong diet at this stage can be a disaster

My friends chi died at 20

Depending on how long you have her for i would suggest a diet that will be easy for the owner to follow & at an affordable price. Obviously slow & steady will be in order & i dare say she will be doing more self exercising which will help. The Hills diet is very expensive & many dogs hate it. We had a Min pin come in on that years ago.She top 17 kg. The dog hated it & wouldnt eat it.The dog had to eat & we where boarding it for 3 months. Vet & owners where consulted & all agreed that the dog needed to eat. We have had great success with senior diets more than weight loss.the dog thrived lost weight quickly but healthy & with a basic exercise programme started to breath better & get those joints working etc etc. We got her down to 9 kg & she still needed to loss more but that was up to the owners. In all honesty a good basic diet will most likely work well in your household as she wont get treats etc etc & good portions plus exercise. Like others a vet visit if not already done just to rule out anything that wont help the plan but otherwise jus use common sense & it works well

I bath the day before unless there night shows. I start late that evening so they can run all day. Your baby will learn but you must be firm & kind & not allow bad habits to get worse. Itching can be due to so many things,wrong shampoo/con,food/sprays/grass etc etc. I dont feed raw diet.I feed commerical puls raw mutton/chicken necks. My white dog runs an acre & gets very grubby but the key is maintenance. White dogs need to havea life but as aresult you just need to put a tad more work in

Looking at other post by the Op its a mixture of cav/malt/pom. As a groomer you will never stop the shedding fully but you can minimize it. We normally tell our clients that the dog may shed more in the next month & to make a effort to brush daily . The reason being we have removed buckets load of hair & stimulated the rest of the coat to start shedding. Even if the groomer has removed alot there is only so much you can do in one hit without irritating the dogs skin.