Dogsfevr

It wouldn't worry me after 3 months ,regaining lost weight on a giant breed is different to many others ,i wouldn't be in any rush to go crazy adding things ,look at what your feeding & the quantity ,5 kg is very little after such surgery that really affects dogs

We check our own dogs ,we now what is there & we are the ones who should notice any changes . AS a dog groomer i can't tell you how many things we pick up because owners don't check or feel there dogs ,most when you mention it .The number of cancers we have detected or changes in between an 8 week period makes me wonder whether owners actually touch there dogs Changes in the dogs privates can happen very quickly

I would say find another vet if he doesn't sedate well then they just knock him out & you pay more Grass seeds don't always come out where they go in ,they can enter the feet & come out up the leg,on the body ,they travel so making sure the area has been fully cleaned is important . I would suggest you buy a muzzle ,if your dog has a seed there then reality is you need to get it out or the wound tended to ,put a muzzle on and do the job well the first time , Grass seeds don't just appear in the feet they can enter any where & as a groomer i dread this time of the year ,you can smell dogs that have infected grass seeds wounds & often its more of a moment as the when pops . Peroxide is great for cleaning out the wounds but if there is anything left inside it will keep festering & the dogs will often lick them & make it worse

maybe the breeder doesn't want to send a pup to live with the OP large dog

Keep it simple ,if he looks grey then just say grey ,

Nope doesn't worry me at all at that age i want my dogs to enjoy people in all scenario's in all occasions & to experience many kinds of approaches that life will through them. People aren't perfect so i prefer to expose my pups to that ,training them to behave around people is still just as easy & my dogs weigh in around 38 kg . My dogs are showdogs so public manners is important but no i am not crazy about what they do as pups Feeding is a whole different kettle of fish & one im anal on & will enforce & explain why in a non lecturing manner .

Well for starters no vet will talk to the breeder ,they are bound by the privacy act . But yes as a breeder we ask questions i expect the same from any prospective puppy owner . Asking the right questions for us is far more important than filling out a questionnaire that can be researched & well considered ,we like answer straight out of ones mouth & whether right or wrong that can be explained at that point & a reason given & to see what the reaction is. As to what photo's you want to send that is up to you if you don't want to send any then say so BUT in all seriousness don't forget breeders often read these posts & its often easy to figure out puppies inquiries versus there posts . We have had someone post on here & then come out & look at pups & then repost ,lets just say they didn't get a pup ,internet is a great tool for us breeders aswell But i will go back to what i said in another of your posts ,take a step back & stop rushing ,start doing more research & home work & asking questions that should be far more important than just wanting a pup asap .

sounds like a medication reaction

when we had that happen mum just followed them home and spoke with parents .The kids lost the privelage of a short cut to school until set period and if they did it again big trouble ,mum was polite but to the point ,if you can video then i would

Yes on an elderly dog ,its a high dose meds but it worked well & for my dog the one that gave him lest side effects. We didn't give daily or at full strength & our vet was happy with this method . He was obviously worse in winter so making sure he exercised was part of the maintenance role & we increased the dose slightly ,in summer we went minimal BUT was careful to keep him active when the air con was on to not stiffen. Rimaydal over heated my dogs ,he dug craters ,was restless & almost depressed ,the same on cartrofen tablets but could handle the injections ,Tramadal also over heated him & the reactions where very quick so we always try new meds when we are home to monitor

Great for people who actually want to work them but a nightmare for pet owners who take them on not fully understanding there needs,coat is way less & one of the reason many pets owners consider them but they forget that less coat comes with other factors . I agree that there off switch is very different to other working dogs . We have over the years via Gundog rescue had a number off owners contact wanting to rehome or asking for assistance in being able to live with a working cocker . We have boarded a few & i wouldn't consider a sense of humour to own them but a true passion to give them a fulfilled daily life because they can be very frustrating

Nope brushing is not a negotiable deal here , i have coated show dogs all started early at 8 weeks & done weekly & love being groomed,love the human touch time. Most of a our grooming clients are nightmares due to not being trained or brushed the wrong way or in the wrong place . Mason pearson are an expensive over kill & won't do the job pet owners need,i don't even use them on the setters as there are better more affordable brushes around . Slickers SHOULDN"T hurt if you buy the right brand ,plenty of good priced slickers out there ,you should always test it on your arm first or at the very least feel it . The problem is people make brushing such a chore ,all about bribing them with treats you don't need to . All dogs in my opinion should be brushed on a table ,nuetral ground that is for grooming & checking for lumps/bumps & any grass seeds,dog goes on table & the simple rules apply ,no if you do this for mummy i will give you a treat or smoother the wall with peanut butter to stand still . For a goldie a good slicker like doggyman ,an under coat rake for pants & a comb is all you need,use more than once a week & easy peasy

I agree with others you are in a rush & yet to now what breed you exactly want & why . All 3 breeds very different , Step back ,picked the breed you want to actually live with for the next 12 plus years & then search for breeders & visit/talk & see who you click with . You saw some pups a few days back that you obviously couldn't decide upon hence wanting 24 hrs now its another pup where they even the same breed .

My dogs are taught that walks aren't the be all end all & all my large gundog pups are taught very early on that being calm & able to chill out is far more important than walking them to make them tired. Reality is some times they can't be exercised the way the want to they have to learn that option B is just as important

Without knowing who said what I think the biggest issue is why you can't decide . I read this line of your post & for me it doesn't sit well We had an understanding and that is that if someone was to come forward and show a real interest in the pup, the breeder would give me a call and advise me, this didn't happen If the breeder had of phoned what would you answer had been ?? What was it you needed to think about ,was it the fact you hadn't meet the breeder first & had a good discussion,didn't like the pups or the parents ,something made you feel that either this pup wasn't for you or your not ready for a pup so best to take a seat back & learn from this experience before you start looking again. 2 weeks is very quick to decide on a breed & get it