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My dogs are show dogs so crate trained BUT i would never ever not train my dogs to be in a crate . So many right reasons for them to enjoy being in a crate . As for choices depends on each dog mine hated the soft crates as they are more airless plus there a pain for water bowls if that option was needed . Mind you mine have C pens so can enjoy walking around at shows

I have to say given the scenario i would be doing the vet route

When you want a colour only then you need to contact breeders & then work from there .We get people in our breed that want colour only & that is fine but they may have to wait longer & then obviously hope there is a pup for them that is right for that family .If the colour is right but the pup is the wrong match we won't sell it . Phone breeders up & then go on a waiting list as often pups are sold before there born

Some dogs will chew there feet if they have anal gland issues.Does your Davie have hairy feet ? If so it could be a Tinea style thing where the feet are to mist ,we normally would use canister or even plain white vinegar but it wouldn't hurt to get it checked

I would be buying what the pup is use to after in its the pup that has to deal with it it the human and one barf box isn't a big deal ,I wouldn't have expected the breeder if local to supply the food our puppy buyers are informed well in advance the diet sheet so any issues can be discussed

Agree invest in buying a dryer now & teach your puppy to be blow dried,the dog doesn't have to be bathed for this to be done & you could do it weekly . You can buy very good budget dryers that will last many years if you look after them . Good slicker brushes ,a comb & in the perfect world a grooming table will be your best friend . And as already mentioned learning to embrace hair because it will be your new best friend but the more effort you make weekly to brush through & keep a good coat the easier it is & the less volume you will have

In all fairness you have issues with your own dog that you struggle with you can't expect an older person to deal with it in there own home . I think the house sitter has made the right decision . You have a dog that has a disruptive lifestyle & a breed that is often very attached to there owners . Whilst i think dog walkers can be a great tool it sounds like this dog needs more consistency in its life & a better routine of where it belongs & what is expected . We run boarding kennels & i help show Springers & we board a variety of working & show lines & they all cope well because they have a structured routine BUT it won't change the lack of manners issues which you will be dealing with in June . Even a dog walker may not walk the dog if its lead manners are not there after all the wear & tear on the body isn't worth it . So if you do seek a dog walker ask alot of questions & go on a test run with them .

I brush my setters teeth

Depends what sort of activity level you want to provide & what your expectations are when traveling .What general style of environment they dog needs to be good in & how much alone time it may spend . Do you want something that can easily sit in a good quality pen happily or something more reliant on being attached to a lead for quality time .by pen i mean to be used at times of just sitting around & dog confined with ample space to chill in its bed or have a play without being loose or always on a leash . There are plenty of breeds that would be ideal just comes down to what best suits you

Find a good repo vet and see what they say if you truly want a litter from her. Get semen sent to you so you have it ready and look at the options in advance . I also would never ever vaccinate before a mating , If the breeder I f your girl is very knowledgable then yes contact them and ask there advice

Until the general public start taking responsibility for there dog behaviors,toilet habits it will be a big ask. I often think obedience clubs should start catering more for classes which is more about going out & about in public & what is right & wrong instead telling people to leave if the collar or method they use isn't there ideal . I think clubs need to be more open minded & engaging to the benefits of a well trained dog if you want to go to pet friendly cafes,take the dog to watch there kids play sports etc etc . I now from our business point of view a boarding kennel people allow there dogs to poo & not pick it up or even tell us ,people walk there dog over to our BBQ to piss up it & the outdoor setting etc etc . We need to work at the bottom about why training classes & well behaved dog can be a joy in public not a right & then hopefully dog friendly cafes have the balls to turn people away with feral dogs or the im entitled attitude. I have been to some pet friendly cafes & truly enjoyed it & others a nightmare & made me be embarrassed to be a dog lover

First off is your girl spayed ? Personally i would be in no rush & would be sticking to supervised plays .

We DNA but also still eye test

Can i just say my breed has suffered due to registered Breeders breeding for profit,i iwll add the worse offenders in our breed are vet nurses & vets ,one who happily supplied to a pet shop & encourages all there puppies to be breed from registered & unregistered in facts tells there clients how they should be to make a living & brainwashes all the follows about outcrossing guarantees no health issues . A few of our puppy buyers have contacted us over the years because the vets have told them not to spay there dog(compulsory with us) because they wish to breed from it or have a client base looking for crosses.whilst this is off topic to this post the vet industry has alot to answer for as well & there are more out there just pumping any pup out than many would like to think ,lets face it some of the puppy farms are run by vets . Over the years we have heard vet nurses told alot of rubbish & had to fast track quickly when questioned on there info there handing out . We board alot of Frenchies,Pugs,Bulldogs all healthy,long lived & very functional in summer mind you some of these people have been made to feel like cruel owners for getting the breed from the vet staff & some stuff they have been told is down right disgusting ,scare mongering is not classy . I now at a show once with my breed a vet nurse was telling me about how they see so many & the health issues .Played the game & asked alot of questions ,then asked what breed ,the idiot couldn't even identify the breed & in there superior knowledge thought my dog was that breed ,boy did she cope a mouthful & how many other breeds had this person done the same too .

You need to go back to basics and pup needs to go walks on its own to set it up for success,given the pups age the walk would be short anyway but this time s a crucial time for lead training .Uf you want pup to accept pram then do exercises at home without the toddler being in the pram and spend the time teaching pup what the pram is without all the distractions and attention the pram gets . There is no point displaying the puppy for something it has no clue about or how it should react to it

I just block the grps ,can always unblock but that way I see nothing

From this age through to final teeth the ears will change at 9 weeks we will tape show puppies

Caught early success

I would never vaccinate a pregnant bitch again or even before mating learnt the hard way I would titre test in this case before I did a Vacc even if just the parvo Vacc

When you say inside is the dog going to sleep outside or in,do you have a dog proof fenced area ,do you have live stock around you . What do you want from your dog great outdoors type ,snugly indoors type ,both . What do you consider medium height a Labrador or smaller . Do you want something that needs trips to the groomer or wash n wear keeping in mind that can determine shedding and cost work