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Thats a good price .

What are you doing wrong . Keep in mind you have a spitz breed that can be independent & not always switched on for success like other breeds ,that doesn't mean there stupid but what makes them work may not be what fits other breeds . Does your pup still sniff alot The world is more interesting than you when outside,chances are you repeat the same thing over and over again without the dog actually doing the exercise or responding ,it gets rewarded with a treat for pulling & then goes on doing it again .So if your going to treat then it needs to be done during leash training & focus on you & it doesn't have to be food all the time,a fav toy .Food wise for my show dogs i use anything that s not noraml fish fingers ,i have dogs that go mental for bread anything that is exciting but first off voice is there . When pup is in the house does it listen to your voice or more interested in other things People often talk & waffle to the dog until it switches off from what you want & looks at whats more fun . 12 weeks is an easy age to lead train but you are in charge of the machine ,you are the operator so you need to make walking fun ^ pup needs to work for it . My large breed show puppies don't get treated for just walking ,i will use my voice over food any day & i will make being out with me on lead the focus of my voice .I will talk & encourage ,i wll just stop using my voice to tell them how awesome they are .They love the fact that my voice & reward pleases me & they love the world but adore my direction . I don't let my dogs stop & talk to people on walks,walks is for walking.If i wont people to interact then that is done at a different time .

You need to feed apart ,he will soon learn ,chances are they have never been feed apart . If he hasn't eaten in the laundry before feed him where he normally was & put her else where but don't make a fuss & hoover over him whilst he eats . Sounds like she is going to be a bossy girl so set the rules early. They are now at an age where there confidence is maturing ,living together since pups doesn't mean they are the perfect match for each other so its important like already mentioned to do sep walks & training & learn what turns on each pup

Do you supply the shampoo,many wash in highly perfumed flea rinse although generally hot spots are more diet related ,stress related ,bites & often worse when dropping coat or staying to moist . I should also say i have an old dog who at near 13 yrs is predisposed to getting a hot spot in an area he has arthritis ,the nerves are more reactive there so he will try to self soothe that leads to a hot spot ,also have seen very itchy dogs due to soreness

Agree with others would not be rushing at all,I would get a second opinion,if the dog is over weight I would be getting it fit,I would be re educating the dog to its new restrictions before surgery if you go ahead . There is no point having surgery without following the after care restrictions , the f your dog needs to be groomed do so before the surgery

First off i would say watch your not over exercising your pup ,45/90 mins a day is way to much for a large breed breed puppy . If you want something to run that distance then you need to look for an athletic breed ,bassett & Griffon would not do that type of running . Breeds there are plenty Kelpies,smooth Collie & many of the gundog breeds

I wouldn't consider a Shilo for competitive agility and they come in all shapes and sizes ,I was in the US last year and the Shiloh national was being held in the rain Ng next door ,they did nothing for me as a breed as there was no consistency,

So has the dog everbeen feed from a bowl? When you say feed raw by hand what do you mean

Its hard to say what to expect without knowing what both parties are expecting & what has already been discussed. I gather your in Vic so the show will be indoors,it will be noisey,lacking in space & hard to hear & most likely not the easiest environment to do alot of playing etc etc . Keep in mind they are there to show there dogs first & foremost so be mindful if there getting ready to show to maybe move away ,depending on what letter of the alphabet they are will depend on time between breed & specials. If its the Junior kennel club show during lunchtime they will have a large break due to the junior handler finals so unless these people plan to watch or are loaning a swap dog that may be a good time so when you get there introduce yourself & ask if now is a good time . Questions can be hard to talk at shows & i would leave that to a phone call where you can clearly hear & talk about things without taking up the breeders time.if your solely going to meet them & there dogs in a neutral space just leave it at that .

what month are you getting puppy

Did the breeder sell on a spay contract ??

Such a shame the breeder can't be bothered acknowledging the efforts you have made ,hopefully the next few months show continued improvement and she becomes a healthy,well adjusted pet

Depends on the coat texture,knots & the dog itself & what look they want

I would not be using water spray bottles on a breed that traditionally loves water .They just need to walk away or encourage the right behaviour ,the water pistol will end up becoming another game tha the pup will think is fun & encouraged The kids are old enough to be involved more in training & to use there voice .I dare say its a case of the kids starting something but not liking the game when the pup gets to excited so the kids also need to learn that some things come with a consequence & it not always the pups fault its responding to what may be encouraged so they need to be taught to look for signs of when its getting to much or be encouraged to play games that are more calming .The kids can start teaching tricks ,they can fed pup & make it sit ,they can do so many things . Gundogs are a mouthy breed that is natural ,pup needs to be taught what goes into mouth & what gentle is,all my gundogs from pups will carry my hand gently ,they love that human time & respond so well to gentle & what is right & wrong they also love carrying there toys .

Questions which are of importance to you ,write them down & then think of where that topic can lead to ,i could tell what to ask but the questions need to be what you want to ask & the answers that are important to you ,just like a breeder will ask you questions to see . One hint though don't say i have done extensive research on the breed if you haven't ,i cant tell you how many say that within there first sentence & when you ask them questions its very obvious they know nothing, saying its a breed that interest you but not sure if its the right match is the truth & the breeder can work with you than feel like your trying to fool them & sound like a time waster or an expert . I will give you some ideas on questions Health testing Age they place out pups Desexing agreements Diet Breeder support If you asked about a deal with pups you would be rubbed off our list asap,the price of pups is $$$ & that is what you pay

As a breeder we prefer calls and then we ask for a follow up email. Right down in point form the questions you want to asK. A breeder during your questions will expand and find answers within your questions. Breeders don't want to be convinced your the right person they will find out themselves. In our breed we have no issues selling siblings but they clearly informed of the pros/cons and we will often access if there ready for two pups Also keep in mind when someone asks for two it can ring alarm bells at unplanned litters . Some people phone and do your head in with silly chat so that's why having a list of important questions can make it easier and both parties get a clear understanding of what each want and it's not lost in translation. Keep in mind Malts have small size litters and certainly not breed in the numbers use to .

She wouldn't be staying at our place even if separated as it just instilling the behaviour more & will make the girls become feral & be on patrol . I would say two bitches that just don't get along .

I doubt it has anything to do with her past more with how the set up currently is . You say she goes in there when you can't be outside with them ,so going in the run suddenly means no human & no other dog ,likely something she isn't use to. If you intend to want them to learn to survive on there own then she needs to learn & it will happen . But a massive change in a month can be a very over bearing time on a young dog

Feed less . What are you feeding now ?What quantity do you feed ,do you feed once/twice a day? What treats does he get? What is the activity level ??

No breed is cat proof just like not all cats are nice to dogs. Introduction,having there own safe zones & training ,Some great on great others need more management some just arent cat okay just like some cats can be very nasty & attack dogs