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Pup will be exposed to a crate as that is what it will fly in . Dont pander to your pup & most importantly don't overwhelm it on the first day or so & that does include the kids .Whilst everyone wants to touch,cuddle not all pups cope with this when they go to there new homes .Don't have visitors over for the first week we suggest to our new owners.Your priority is for this pup to trust you & your family .It has no clue who you are,where things in your home is & not all cope with the flight & come out bounding there other end ,some just need a little more time to get over the flight ,Just take pup home (depending on what time it arrives ) & just start with 1 person outside with it giving encouragement ,if it looks happy bring one child out at a time BUT they musn't dive bomb ,squeal or act like an over excited idiot .I know its hard but the pups needs come first calm & quiet ,sit kid on a blanket * let pup feel the confidence from each person .Even if pup is uber excited just go with the calm approach .Keep in mind it will be hungry depending on how long the flight is as there lodged 9o mins or more prior & take up to 30 mins to offload .Let it toilet ,all be calm,give a small snake & make sure it has a drink Puppy schools personally not a fan unless its one that sets your pup up for good life skills.Most just do free for all playing & no life skills ,how to cope with self control & sit quietly ,focus skills etc etc . If your puppy school teaches nothing of importance then don't bother . Other factors can depend on the breed

I think & no offense intended you need to access your work aspect & whether right now is the right time for a dog because you can't just return each one until the right one appears & most adult dogs depending on what lifestyle they have been exposed to won't be use to being locked away in the way you want so it will require more work in some cases than a puppy Finding the right dog that will have the right nature to get on with your son is the most important factor & that dog may also be the one that is more energetic .The dog needs will be as much a factor as your son gets older & will want more from the dog . So i would look at what your long term plans are , I could suggest some breeds but it truly is based on how rough or gentle your son is,what he reacts too with dogs & how he reacts as to what could be the best fit

ours are treated as normal BUT by the same token our dogs have to learn that at times what they want doesn't happen & they don't get to rule the roost . So we are still careful about jumping & over doing it with stitches

Why does it need to be locked in room. What activities do you want to do with your dog each day . Do you want an inside dog or mainly an outside dog . Where will it sleep How much exercise is in your plans . How old is child and are they ready for a dog . As for being quiet that comes down to training and that training is also part of its daily training to be a good family pet .

Keep in mind doing all the training at home means the dog doesn't learn to control its self with the car to the venue .Some dogs go over the top knowing there going to an event,others get overwhelmed turning up to such a busy & sometime noisy world . As you have a dog that will most likely not have the traditional agile figure i would be working on body fitness,flexibility & strengthing exercises . No amount of training will be any good if the dog sustains injuries

Comes down to the bitch though ,she plays the final part in the deal

Would be more worried about Greyhound zoomies in the raise bed section . Having owned Greys ,tree stumps fine anything in the line of Fire for running another thing . I would temp fence that area off

Depends on the build of new dog . Personally I hate harness and they create nightmare walkers . As pups we tell our owners to buy on a budget ,people waste so much money on stuff that won’t fit them when grown ,we suggest buy what will get you through the first stage and then purchase what will be the best fit for the end result

What is the issue with getting it removed under GA . Book the dog ,get it removed and make the most of getting the teeth cleaned and others checked .Possibly has other teeth issues

How old is the dog ,

Depending on how big your workshop is set up for pup now.Many use set ups like this & you can use a pig lamp on a timer for warmth. https://www.catch.com.au/product/12-panel-pet-enclosure-dog-run-70x120-h-cm-1124969/?st=2&sid=dog enclosures. Also grooming wise have you started working on the coat .At this age you need to start working the coat to make sure the right texture & quality comes through & she gets use to it early

Should also have asked . What sort of dog do they want long term. Obviously any cute puppy is easy to fall for but what expectations do they have of there dog as an adult . Are they prepared to brush and pay a groomer . Do they want to go walking daily or more a lounge lizard if we miss a walk the world won’t end . Inside/outside dog . Maybe get a list of what they want from there dog and easier to pick some suitable options

Agree not desexing but generally a pup pushing the boundaries .Pup is still teething so chewing is normal ,have all the teeth fallen out or dies pup still have some double teeth . Pup is reaching an age of confidence and wanting to experience new things even if it’s not what behaviour we want ,just stick to good honest direction and boundaries . Sounds very normal just a new stage of working with the new skills your little one is trying

Crate all day is typical in the US but not Australia especially in areas with no fencing . I own Gundogs and would not crate that long and yes you are expecting too much at this age ,the problem is when her personality gets stronger,more confident or bolder with age people always say but they can do all this so there just being naughty or annoying there not . Her life at present revolves around living in a crate or training ,no real puppy free time to be that free spirited Gundog and at this point your training her to not cope outside depending on what your long term plan is during the day . Yes being mindful of neighbours is very important but keep in mind your dog is not being exposed to outside noises or the ability to cope on her own ,you are teaching her to be reliant on you to do everything and in a breed that can be Velcro personality you may regret in a few months time and especially with winter coming up and then the neighbours will complain. At this stage her crate is her backyard and being let out is on your terms so I totally get why she is whining in that moment ,in a crate all night ,a walk which doesn’t equate to freedom in her home then back in crate ,dog is learning the crate is becoming too much and she is wanting more free time . And yes all my dogs are crate trained as they fly,travel in the car in a crate ,sit at shows in a crate and when unwell or had surgery but too much crate time is that too much . I have owned 16 gundogs and even my young Gundogs at shows reach an age where there crate is like getting cabin fever and need some mental excitement and move this legs

This is very true as a groomer I can’t tell how many groomer shop because there poodle cross has taken on the poodle look and they think a groomer can create anon poodle look

I agree your expecting way too much from this pup and some times you can over train things to the point you become boring and repetitive and the dog switches off .. Remember there is no such thing as annoying habits ,she isn’t going out of her way to annoy you so she is not understanding a step in the training which often happens when you expect more at that age or compare to other pups,Each breed is different so never compare just work with your dog and it’s level and abilities . It sounds like you do a lot of training each day ,what is her fun being a puppy activities .Gundogs love there owners sometimes too much German Wires are more independent than there smooth cousins but great dogs . What training steps have you taught for recalls ,have you done the long lines or are you expecting the pup too simply know better ,keep in mind at present your training an unreliable by letting her offleash so it’s taught behaviour . keep in mind the pup is like a toddler at 18 months and experience ting it to know ,it doesn’t work that way and be prepared for various behaviour challenges as she gets older . As to the morning keep in mind she has spent all night in the crate ,gets walked back in crate ,for some puppies this is a lot of wasted time to enjoy there morning,where does pup spend it’s time when your out . I have gundogs and they love there crates but it’s a fine line between too much time in pups and them enjoying there morning free runs and learning to enjoy there backyard and being independent. Independance is an important life skill too teach

Portuguese Water Dog would be the closest option

Your dog isn’t being socialised ,it’s being a bully with bad manners . Dog parks should never be an easy option for dog ownership ,long day at work was that prior to getting the dog so nothing you weren’t unaware off but getting a dog means doing the work at puppy stage for long term success . Obedience is teaching you how to be a good owner and that starts with basics ,if he decides to start this bad manners onleash what is your plan . Obedience is training you to be a responsible owner and this starts with step A . A dog that hasn’t been taught self control is no fun and like most I will not use dog parks due to feral dogs and owners who won’t take responsibility for there dog . Consider the worse case scenario,issues escalate ,your boy picks on the wrong dog or the wrong owner .Dog parks require dogs by law to be under control, This is just like going to work and spending your dog with a work place bully ,he may also not be a bully but a dog who is stressed by the over stimulation of a park and doesn’t know how to react . Being socialised means more than just running around ,it’s about feeling confident,relaxed in the outside world with good self control

House trained can vary bigtime ,our dogs are house trained but we have a doggy door open 24/7 . Another persons idea of house trained is a dog asking to go out. If we place an older dog out we stress to anyone without a doggie door the effort of training they need to put in they don’t want a door . As to the OP what sort of doggy door do you have ? I know plenty of dogs who have been put off using the door because it is a heavy door and has hit them or caught there leg . We use butchers clear plastic . If a hard door consider strapping it up to see if it happily wants to go in and out again

Agree salon grooming & show grooming is very different & there would be a small number of people that truly understand show grooming . Even many that compete in competitive grooming comps often have a different mindsight on breed prep compared to a show groomer who is more aware of hiding faults & enhancing qualities . Is your breed a Westie??If so there is a grooming seminar in june or july in Melbourne by a US Terrier groomer who shows which would be a great start . As for salon grooming i would suggest looking at where you plan to work & they type of grooms you mainly want to do & go from there . There are certainly some crazy prices out there & a few online courses that still require you to get hands on work so finding one that best fits is often hard . Some of the really good groomers do there own day training with plenty of hands on stuff depending on what your skills lever is at present

Depends on how much you want to spend and the skills , Salon skills or pet owner skills

Do these dogs get walked or leave the property or have any excitement outside of the property ?

You should be discussing this with your breeder ,your breeder is more savvy about the breeds needs and should be given the chance to work with you regarding options and changes and reasons why it may not be eating the food ,is pup teething badly ,what else do you feed

Loving her means not allowing her to do damage ,if she did kill your other dog would the love still be there . This is a young dog that has a future BUT that future could end up pear shape or fabulous depending on what is in her best interests. Multi dog households are time consuming & simple reality is not all get on so you need to be committed to a training programme,committed to setting up two separate living areas & committed to spreading your time for all . I totally understand this is the worse time for you to make a decision on what may/may not happen but in the end your decision needs to be based on the 3 dogs & what is the best for them . Both decisions could end up breaking your heart but one decision could mean alot more .In the end only you can decide BUT for starters don't ever feel guilty if rehoming is the option ,shit happens & it takes a responsible owner to make the right decision BASED solely on there dogs

Depends what your reporting to the police .The abuse of the human?? The council is the one who a report should be made to regarding an offleash dog not under control