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Personally i would never feed Hills or that much beef but diet is an issue you must discuss with your breeder. If you do decide to change make sure its to a brand that is known to be suitable for your breed & do so slowly.Also make sure your breeders guarantee isnt void if you change the diet without talking with them. The eagle pack puppy tin is great.We have also used puppy tin(pedigree naturals) with no issues at all as a variety.Have done so for over 24 years & have wonderful healthy pups. Diet is very personal & everyone will have there own opinion & what is suitable for one breed would be a disaster for another . reading is good but make sure you understand your breed needs & not fall into the trap of one diet suits all.

Bonding only happens where being together is enjoyable.If all the experiences are terrifying then the 2 will never bond & you will have 12 yrs of hell. Doing it slowly & carefully is a must .Patience gets good results.It could take months before you can have a happy household or yoy could be lucky & it works well quickly but we always work on the months plan because its easier to prepare for the worst case scenario & be prepared than under estimate

How many big dogs have you owned??? i would love to see your poodle chair damage compared to a lab Risks outside still apply inside but add eating power cords & electrocuting themselves. heat stress inside if the power goes off & all the windows are shut. The risks are the same either way but you own a dog so small .

we have big & small dogs & they are never left together unsupervised until such time that we are happy. Having said that our small dogs grow up with the big dogs from a very early age where both sides are taught the rules of interaction & no one is scared or overwhelmed .They interact well BUT big is big & small is small & introducing them incorrectly will set up a life long nightmare Given your dog has already shown a lack of confidence around a young lab that it only has to deal with for a few minutes you need to plan the yard & ensure you have a time out/safe area set aside from day one for the little one & then be prepared to put alot of time & effort into the lab baby who will be used to playing roughly & like a typical lab with its litter mates & mum.You will need to teach it "gentle" & also ensure the little one doesnt torment either.Both will have to meet half way. It can be done BUT the work must be put in from day 1 & be very patient & alot of training. Done correctly you will have 2 life long friends .done incorrectly it will be a nightmare. .'I would never recommend this at all. Should also add speak with the breeder.They should already now what dog you have anyway & that ideally there different sexes but your breeder should be able to suggest which pup unless you are wanting a set colour.?? Picking the right pup will be very important so you may need to wait on colour & sex

You do need to talk to your vet about these things. We use goats milk if where diluting on road trips/shows.You can buy long life at most supermarkets. Whilst it seems your dog doesnt has previous issues there are some medical conditions that when a dog doesnt drink it can become very serious. We have actually witnessed a dog that would not drink as it had primary hypo dipesea(sp) Awful disease. Maybe google about your dogs condition & see what it says. I dare say your diet is based around your dogs medical condition

Its simply a case of we have it so much better off with fenced yards .Properties that we can fence & very few predators that can kill our dogs easily. I have many friends in the US whose dogs spend alot of time outside but far more supervised due to wild beers,wild cats & other critters that you cant keep out plus of course winter snow

Personally i say outside & you will most likely find it will benefit his manners . I dare say he is getting very frustrated inside & providing outside is dog safe then start weaning him out

Obviously this isnt acceptable behaviour but often humans create the situation by there actions. Your pup sounds very confused in all aspects . Firstly if your pup is jumping up on people at the beaches its because its not under control.I presume your pup is offleash & doing what it pleases??This means your pup see this behaviour as acceptable as no one is stopping it & he visit the same routine applies,off we go for a free for all with no training,restraints or acceptable behaviour. If your pup is onleash then you need to be in better control. As already said you need to set the greet routine whether that being sitting,standing or what ever .You need to take charge before the guests arrive so place pup onlead.ask it to sit,ask people to walk straight through & ideally ignore pup.Generally when a pup is around everyone dives straight in because its cute & encourage certain behaviour,normally some people are worse than others. Mine are taught that jumping up is acceptable on command,for them been greeted standing is normal & jumping up is a treat. Being pups they will have there moments but aslong as your consistent pup will grasp it quickly but if you make it hard confusing it will take forever. Toilet training unless you dont have a backyard the paper should be an emergency measure. when your home you need to take pup outside often & ideally have access to outside himself.You need to teach him that outside is for toilets . He obviously doesnt understand whats expected at present but nows what area he should pee in.It will also become a habit so you need to introduce outside yourself.your pup wont tell you unless you teach him.Crates are great but you still need to use toilet training.Taken outside etc etc. Growling is a big nono but i would say again pup is confused .As already said you need to offer something higher & use your obedience . In the situation you have describe hubby went to take object but pup won the battle.He then followed it through with you.Pup doesnt understand that is naughty just thats what happened last time & he got a better result. Do you have an obedience club in your area??

go to an agility trial & see all the spayed dogs there in great condition. Dogs(male or female) muscle condition is all about exercise

We have all worked & the greater population do & dogs survive very well ,your dog will cope well BUT you need to make sure at home time isnt part of her weekly schedule except for sleep time in crate. Your pup needs to learn to be part of the household without her crate so when your home this is your time to teach,touch & chill out. Whippets are very easy going ,i do believe whippets do thrive in pairs BUT at present you need to work with your current scenario. The key with crates/pens is do over use when it isnt required.They are a brilliant tool but can sometimes become to easy to use

Yes she has been spayed about a month ago She needs to go back to the vet asap

Omega pet Flaxseed Granules are better value.Th eoil often ends up more wasted at the bootom.Th egranules the dogs find more palatable & no leaf over waste. Good health foods shop sell.

Like others have said telling off was the worst thing to do. The dog has no idea what you want . If it isnt responding to you when call then you need to consider why. Many dogs hear the same old thing over & over again with no reaction from the owners. To put it bluntly the owners are either so boring that going to them in no fun or they hear so much vocal trash they cant determine what is expected or there told off when they do come back . Your pup needs to be taught & this is an ongoing process for life ,they will go through good & bad stages of listening but you need to praise the final result even if it took longer than you want. Your may nned to be more cheerful when calling ,make yourself more interesting than the object. Use your voice in different tones & when calling come it must sound different than the daily voice thats heard. Yes fixing the fence should be done asap.One day they,ll escape may not be so lucky

She been spayed?? UTI infection otherwise

There is routine & there is too structured Our puppies are allowed to do way more & have no issues with toilet training.Training is all about allowing & watching.Pups must be allowed to investigate,explore that is how they learn. Weekends shouldnt be spent in the pen,there is no need to unless its a convince for you but the weekend should be the time pup gets to be with the family & your time to teach her to go outside toilets & not rely on the pen.Weekends is about teaching her right from wrong. Over use can lead to a false sense of achievement & lead to disappointment when the results expected arent there. The pen may minimise damage but if she is there 7 days a week she isnt learning right from wrong. Pups will chew things that is part of life,some never stop & do it all through adult life BUT providing your place is puppy proof the damage risk should be very low & the pup wil hurt themselves some worse than others but being out & about teaches them what areas are risky. I also agree that to many dogs are presumed to have sep anxiety when often its just normal behaiour that they grow out off but sometimes its more a case of the routine is so boring they grave for other attention. Like someone said,move the pen around,change the toys.Make it more mentally stimulating >remember it is avery boring sitting there so you need to create an environment that isnt the same everyday. The other thing is your pup will soon learn to either climb out or jump if it gets really bored so depending on how high the pen is be prepared to come home to puppy lose one day Your weekends should be allowing pup to stay outside for long periods or just be able to come in/out as it pleases & training to use the doggy door if you have one or training it to tell you when it needs to go out not confined

We never do puppy vaccs of C4 or higher . Firs vacc is always C3 . Some vets though do the over kill of C6 or C7 & i think there is another after that. Now C7 is right form a small percentage of areas

If she is staying in the laundry all day & then the laundry at night you may find its just all to much & the time in your room gives her & break & different area to be in in. What breed/How much time does pup get outside??

brown ticks & all are fine & no need for meds but they breed like the plague so you need to decide if they have set up camp at home yet. Check inside th ears in the flaps,around the anus & between the toes,they love those spots .

Have you spoken to the breeder?? Have you had her vet checked(ie bad tonsils) Have all her baby teeth falling out You say she wont when your home unless you hand feed,She has you well trained Do you leave food down all day when not there Is the diet what the breeder suggested or have you changed it What exactly do you feed

the fact your vet does annual vacc & heartworm jab on the same day is a worry.This is against the manufacturers advice. Maybe give where your located or close too & people may now a vet that does titre test. I wouldnt sedate the dog unless it was so bad. Having said that some people are unable to control there dogs so they can be a risk. My dog is a needle phobic but i am very capable at handling him .

Dont bribe there is no need to too. Firstly make sure the brushes are gentle.If there too harsh the dogs will react. Brush your arm & if it hurts buy new ones. Always brush on a table or raised area,place non slip mat to ensure pup is secure underfoot. Place pup there & be confidient.Start brushing,if pup plays around & firm but fair "no or what ever your chosen no word is,again with no fuss start again.be precise,to the point , the more you make off it the more the pup has achance to take your for a ride. Dont have a running conversation just use basic commands. If you want to use help & you have a fairly helpful family member just ask them to hold the front whilst you brush but again make it low fuss & simple.Good puppy,brush brush & put on the ground. Every night i would say is an overkill for brushing.If you want to i would suggest brushing twice a week & do other things on the table like checking between the toes,looking down ears, Simply place puppy up there & make him stand for a short spell & finish. All these things teach pup that being on the table is okay BUT you must be in charge,Pup will respond to your reactions.If people are giggling it will react

I would probably adddress this are the most.

send OH off to obedience, Sadly until your OH realizes he is creating a monster & that it will be more stressful on the pup when its older & no longer a novelty to retrain is going to make life hard.Pups need everyone to follow the rules. My advice if they dont care ,stick to your guns with what your doing,The dog needs to respect someone & it seems this will be you How old is your son?/Maybe work with your son on training & teaching & he may get some joy from seeings results. I dare say pup has no clue where he stands with OH & the dog is getting confused but tell OH the day he does soemthing he doesnt like then he can only blame himself

Yep so true.You read often people posting a diet & then they get BARF bashed,if you dont feed it that way then you are a horrible owner. many who will happily suggest a change but have no clue about breed specific needs & what some recommendations could do to some breeds. With vets though ido have issues with vet practices that do push there brand because its a profit reason only. We have like many breeders had new owners on the phone in total confusion about what to feed because the vet has said this brand only & if they dont things will go wrong. As with many breeders we have spoken to some off these vets & asked them why & they quickly run & hide, Some diets just arent for all dogs . We run boarding kennels & we see what diets people feed & the results. Many are fee all sorts of crap & do very well.Others who have been brainwashed & feed a diet that doesnt suit at all. Many when you asked why they changed really had no clue why except they where told it was better . I am a believer of not changing what isnt broken & that is the way our dogs are feed. We can tell instantly with our pups when they come back for grooms who has changed & who hasnt & again its because joe blow said or the neighbour ,cousin or whom ever. Dogs where perfectly fine before. 99% will phone & discuss changes,others take there chances & will occasionally phone up complaining about vet bills & skin issues & its easy to solve the issue. It amazes me how many give advice but dont even ask what the breed is or what the breeder suggested.Obviously in some cases people have acquired dogs with no help at all

Discuss your concerns with the breeder.There diet is given too on there past experiences & some will void guranatees if changed to a diet that will knowingly harm a breed I will say though we wouldnt suggest a cooked meal but each to there own & its important not to change the diet to quickly. Each breed often has certain needs & what diet may be good for one could cuase all sorts of issues for another & that applies to dry & even some raw meets.