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Personally i think you have created some issues with daycare .Weis are very much a routine breed & need to learn very early to be independant & cope on there own otherwise they can become obsesed with destroying anything or barking. A place that doesnt explain structure or what they do is the last place i would leave my dog. As for treats from a boarding kennel point of view we get many dogs that wont eat treats left by there owners,that isnt something i would consider an issue.The dog is in a different place,obviously crated alot & most likely very confused about what is routine. Weis are people dogs & thrive on there masters voice.They dot on there commands & live for them. I would suggest if your neighbours are at home inform them of the pups new routine so they can give you feedback & they wont be upset if things arent good.Give them your mobile neighbour if you are happy too. I would suggest doing the change sooner than latter especially with summer coming up & that there a breed prone to bloat .

When it comes to fleas we will happily tell clients they need to flea bomb there house,spray there yard etc etc.If they dont like it then they can go elsewhere.Whilst your grooming that dog those fleas are jumping off into your equipment,clothes etc etc.You then have to spray your business area to ensure they dont bred or you pass them on to the next client.There is no excuse for fleas in this day & age . We dont keep them on hand but will happily inform the client on what they should do & explain that if they dont the problems long term & the fact as a groomer i do not expect to have to deal with fleas on jmyself.We are lucky & the salon is on our premises but we then have to treat if a dog comes in & i run for the shower & wash the clothes.Those with major repipitive flea issues we refuse to do after awhile

I agree with what the others have said but also realize most breeders pups are pre booked,not all breeders have pups ready for xmas & it wont be that simple with only 6 weeks to go. Rushing doesnt mean the right combo works out. I do agree with others op sexes is way better & i totally agree that if the dog is for other half then he must have input & by the same token there is no guarantee the said pup will be your hubbies either.dogs attch themselves to some people more as its a breed trait to be more one persony & some people just have a better affinity with dogs. As a breeder we dont sell pups as gifts or surprises.If its being brought for someone then that someone must be involved with selectionof the pups.Having input for selecting stages means alot & what you may like doesnt mean its what hubby would pick

The first thing is what was he feed that started the attack?? Things like pig ears etc etc can be all to much,besides his diet what treats has he been given. Generally a low fat diet is what is used & with our girl who had it we feed her smaller meals ,ore often

Dual doors here & used 6/7 days a week & no leaking.Dual doors for large dogs is a must especially if older & arthritic

I use powder occasionally on my showdogs & its washed out asap .I wouldnt apply to a boarder that may not be bathed agin in quite awhile. I also use white shampoos on the showdogs but thses normally have to be left on for set period to work well & even if a dog is real dirty it can take a few good scrubs to get the full results. For the boarders we simply use a very mild wash .For grooming its the same plus a good flea/tick wash. The coloured shampoos can be harsh on coats & not all suit each coat,in the whites it can send a dog blue if diluation rate isnt correct.

What diet did the breeder suggest?? Changing the diet all the time will only make things worse.Eating grass is a sign of a gut ache & issues & the grass is a natural soother. Some pups can get some runs when in there new home but i wouldnt call it normal providng the diet is still followed through. If it was mine i would be feeding it a chicken & pumpkin(pumpkin is better for the runs) for atleast a week or more to settle the dogs stomach. I would go to the chemist a buy floramx tabs to reintroduce the good bacteria to the gut. You need to also loook at what treats,whether it is stealing the other dogs food etc.It needs to go a on a strict bland diet asap to get things under control/ There is a dog product called protexin(sp) that is great for dogs with tummy issues.your vet should now this.

We have single tank on wheels with dual doors.It is plumbed in the bath area but on wheels so we can move it. I have never botherd with the dual tanks & have never found the need for it after 20 plus years.

When its stripped in sections it means as the coat grows it matches.The back grows slower than the head,kneck & bum.When you strip out in one go you will end up with a longer kneck,head than the back. Depending on your dogs coat texture because as i said not all minis have the right coat for stripping ,you could attempt to roll the coat but we generally do that when its been stripped in sections & then try & get the coat to last as long as possible . To roll the coat measn you at home need to maintain the coat & sit there pulling the bad coat from the good. It does look nice but is very time consuming & simply put if you dont work on the coat between the groomer it will look awful very quickly.It does grow faster in summer & will blow much quicker. The coat can only be stripped right back when its dead/blown.Rolling means pulling the dea hairs out whilst retaining the good coat underneath.I might add not all coats suit rolling. Obviously yours is a pet so it doesnt need to be perfect but a stripped coat is only as good as the maintance & we clip all our retirees. Also be awre if they have ben stripped back make sure the dog doesnt sunburn Some of the mini breeders do teach grooming as you will need to get some basic gear to do the at home stuff . Not sure what part of melbourne you are but a breeder in Cranbourne does teach grooming & a number of others may help. We stripped back to bare skin as do nearly all the exhibitors in australia & it doesnt affect the undercoat as that grows back & we are certianly not penalized.

Actually kennel owners have no probs calling all clients & infact when this process is done kennel owners soon find out that many people dont bother to call the kennels asap to let them now. Dogs can carry canine cough for 165 days & when the sitaution is right the symptons show up. It is an airborne virus so it travels around the suburbs very quickly even those dogs that dont leave home. How long was the dog in boarding for??Did they phone the kennel to tell them ???

You may also find his last meal is sitting heavy in his stomach overnight. Bile is usually a sign of gut ache ,maybe floramx tabs from the chemist to assist in restabilizing the gut from bugs etc.We use this when any of our dogs get stomch upsets or the runs

Saliva will stain the beard but diet can also be a factor especially treats people give(food colouring etc etc) I am a believer of following the breeders advice unless its very poor as they now what there lines do well on. If anything it may depend on the extras. Washing the beard does help. Things like pigs easr can build up & start to show discolour.

This is a kennels worse nightmare simply because the average joe brings it in,many owners dont tell kennel owners there dogs have had it or been exposed to it. Canine cough has been rampant in australia this year . As to this person depends how long there dog has been in for,they could have been the carrier or the kennel may have had a dog for a few days that didnt do a thing but once there incubation time was up coughed at home.many owners dont call kennels to tell them so they cant inform the clients.If they did have it then ideally they should have informed the person that an infected dog had been in . Kennels only get canine cough from there clients & we also rely on there honesty & many people wont tell us to forgo there holidays or find late alternative arrangements

Contact the schnauzer club of victoria,they also hold grooming nights,fun days etc & some of the breeders do hand strip but be prepared to pay alot of money to strip a mini correctly for it to look desent but as i said you will also have to be happy to walk a dog around thats strip bald to bare skin in sections over a few weeks,very rarely can you roll a minis coat .For it to look good it has to be done right you cannot strip a mini in 1 grooming session.Norfolks have a much easier coat to strip & maintain. A good black & silver will still retian its colour clipped ,if it isnt a line bred black & silver then it will alter no matter what & beach water will bleach the coat red. Very few black & silvers are showen in australia as its very hard to get one marked correctly plus breeding the colour from a good gene pool of black & silvers,our retired blacks are clipped & there still jet black,.

I have had a dog vacc whilst under simply because he is terrified of needles & as he was getting his teeth cleaned & he was relaxed there was less chance of problems.This is a super friendly showdog but can not deal with needles

Okay if you plan to strip your mini it needs to have the correct coat texture to do so.Not every mini has the right coat & that can determine a pet v showdog.Also if the coat isnt correct for hand stripping the dog will be in pain for the process.I would ask your breeder for advice. As a breeder of minis & a groomer i can tell you now very few owners handstrip there minis.It is hardwork & maintance needs to be done weekly on the coat to maintain it. To strip correctly its done over a 6 week period where you pull the coat bald in sections as set areas grow faster.You then wait for it to grow back The coat will last so long(each dog is different plus the maintance ) & the you strip again.You still need to get the ears,throat,bum clipped & the feet,skirt,eye brows trimmed. I would personally suggest unless you plan to show get the dog clipped.99% of pet minis are clipped ,all our retirees are clipped as soon as retired ,it isnt worth the wear & tear on our hands as often those with handstripped breeds end up with joint/athritis problems Minis are prone to skin issues due to often the wrong diet being feed,they are a double coat breed & need a good diet high in essential fatty nutrients.What your feeding could be a problem. I would also say the dandruff is an issue at present as the dogs coat is most likely getting overgrown & when you brush the top coat you are getting alot of stuff coming up so you need to address the grooming side asap & if you plan to handstrip you need to buy the right strippers quickly. We bath our mini in Selsum blue

Very few parlours will allow you to wait & as trimming a dog isnt a quick process & a pup requires time & patience to be spent so its first groom is pleasant. how do you want her groomed?? Are you wanting a groomer who knows how to hand strip her top coat & retain the correct cocker coat or do you plain to clip her off long term?? You need to decide what you want & use a groomer that understands what you want,many will clip her top coat without asking as they havent a clue how to hand strip. Some cocker breeders do grooming so maybe your dogs breeder can suggest someone who nows what there doing. As this is the start of the busy season you get many overnight groomers trying to cash in so pick wisely

A good undercoat rake will do the job well at a very cheap price. The coat kings we use but i always use the undercoat rake more on B/C. The main key is to brush weekly & comb through aswell.

You should be very grateful the other pap has accepted this pup.I dont see why you want it to intergrate more with you when the most important factor with other dogs is for harmony sooner than latter.Your pup has left its other dog mates & is now in the same situation having other dogs to play with & i resume when you brought this pup it was so it could be part of the dog pack not just human only?? If you think forcing the pup to interact with the humans will make it happen your very wrong.This pup sounds like it has a great nature,respect for other dogs & you cant compare it to your other pap otherwise you will become very disappointed. It sounds like this pup doesnt need to grave for humans as its able to cope on its own which is super. When it understands the home routine it will then seek out the humans & you can easily do stuff in the backyard with the oldies shut in. When you cuddle pup,feed pup,toilet train pup you use its name so it will now who it is. I wouldnt force any changes because if the other 2 dogs decide they dont like this little person you will have a big problem .You have it lucky at present so praise that behaviour & everything else will come with time & training & remember no dog is the same within the breed

"no obedience training . and wont be getting any , unless this becomes a continued problem . we assume the dog will outgrow it " If this is what you consider a mature head response then i feel very sorry for this dog. It has bitten your daughter,your son so yes this is a continued problem You have posted since the day it came home about problems with behaviour & now at 10 months your pup still has issues yet you dont choice to be responsable & do training. Your methods arent working so how long do you plan to wait & how many more bad habits will you allow this poor dog to learn before actually doing something . Locking in the shed doesnt teach the dog anything,nor does smacking,tieing up & ignoring. I hope for your sake & the childrens this doesnt end up with a bad incidient & the dog is forced into a not pleasant future

i havent been that involved in playing with the dog . but i meet a dog 1/2 way when they play . if they get rough so do i . but that is play . if a dog were to get carried away and bite , then it's time for ignorance and a lead . what i think he is doing is picking up her fear , when he gets rough . Also believe there was an issue with the same dog attacking your daughter when 5 months old. So what have you being doing regarding training in the last 5 months??

Yes HD scores are only done once & the dog must be 12 months & over for a score. A vet can prelim x ray before 12 months if there is great concern without a score

I would suggest contacting the Cavalier Club of NSW about it.They will be able to advice you on what SM is truley about & how to diagnosis correctly. You also need to inform the breeder the dog is scratching & she what they suggest. Testing has started in Oz & there is a world conference in Scotlan i believe at the end of the month as this is a problem often misunderstood,wrong;y diagnosed Does puppy wear a collar?? If so have you tried taken collar off as some dogs will scratch madly with collars on if there to fancy or have lots of diamenti things,even the council tags can be annoying.

Commensense will tell you feed the cats up high & the dog gets its food & no options.Its doing it because it can & aslong as it can he will decide what food hes eating . The cat food isnt off any benefit to a growing pup. We will occasionally mix tin cat when girls are in season but cat food is for cats dog food is for dogs & if you dont start being the food boss the problem will get worse

My showdogs twice weekly in pantene & yes i use conditioner. But the coat is only as good as its texture,diet & maintance.The product just finishes off the programme