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Thankful neighbours don't last forever & bad habits are learnt now challenging yes but you would have known this when taking on the pup so you need to make it work & that means both kids & pup learning the rules What fun activities do you with the pup . Outside shouldn't be about time out or a punishment ,outside is teaching the pup that a whole fun word exists out there where the pup can get some time out from children & have fun . Teaching pup to be independent & happy to play on its own is very important so setting it up now for success means making changes . The same applies to the crate the crate shouldn't be for when your frustrated ,learning to enjoy the crate happens at anytime ,so pup sleeps in crate,pup eats in the crate safely away from the kids .Ours love there crates because its enjoyable for them not the sin bin as such .They feel secure in there crates & will switch off themselves & chill if required to have the door shut BUT the kids need to be taught to not annoy or the crate needs to be placed in a safe area away from the kids . Your pup just wants to play but it isn't acceptable so you need to either step in with a fun toy & encourage pup to play with the right toys & reward . Training isn't about No but about the right options & encouraging it . Chances are it has a certain time its more predisposed to doing this so make a note & plan ahead

In Perth tracking dogs have been used by people to help look for lost dogs ,the tracking people have always been helpful but also honest as to there ability in locating . Around 2 years ago a dog was used to help find a GSP & the tracker dog certainly was able to give an idea of what area it had been in & was sited in those areas it gave hope & some idea ,the dog vanished from that area & was located elsewhere but it gave the owners hope it was still alive . I do now of other cases where dogs have been sent out & given a go

Those knitted ones usually make the dogs itch & the leg holes are to tight especially if they have coat & unless they have back leg elastic the tops don't stay where they should & the knots I would getting one made to fit him or simply buy a comfy coat that covers the sides well & stays where it should

Is the dog going to be shown or are you just wanting to retain the normal coat ?? Groomers will do it providing owners are prepared to do maintenance work in between ,they will often charge more & you will need to attend more regular . If your dog has a good coat it is very easy to do it yourself & just roll the coat .

we no longer heartworm treat our dogs BUT when we did we where big believers in giving the right product for the job. All wormer for worms Heartworm only tablet for heartworm Flea/tick treatment if it was ever required (never used the stuff) . We prefer the less is more approach & unfortunately get dogs in boarding whos owners are double dosing there dogs as they don't understand the product or even worse the vet has given the yearly heartworm injection & they not no (how is another story ) & are also giving a monthly heartworm tablet

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What they do best on means exactly that ,You wouldn't feed a food that they don't thrive on or causes issues . The runs could be from the food or like you say from the garden or any treats or other things , The best beat is to talk with your breeder if your not happy after all the diet suggested is done so for a reason & they now there pups & there breed , My dogs do awful on barf ,poor weight,poor coat,runs ,what i feed they do awesome on but another dog may not

The best product is what suits your dog & food is only a small part of good health. What did the breeder suggest ?

Boarded alot over the years varying from the burbs to acres not one worked but all family pets that where wonderful dogs ,very well adjusted . Very few have prior experience or did alot of training & they all worked .No issues with barking . I certainly am not saying everyone should own one but these people had good canine citizens .

When it comes to dog products it depends on what people you are aiming for . Dog collars is a very tricky area ,as a breeder & most breeders we suggest products to our pet owners that are pratical,safe & value for money & that will be above all comfy for the dog to wear. From our boarding kennel/salon side of business we often have to tell clients to buy new collars as the ones they have brought are causing issues for the dogs & aren't safe . There are plenty of other places in Perth that sell products online & plenty Aussie wide so i wouldn't say its limited in Perth it just depends on who you now & who people ask . I buy dog products online all the time but i now what i want & why i should have it & i buy worldwide . I prefer overseas as the prices are better even with postage so to buy in Australia it would have to be same price .

We board alot of diabetic dogs these days,its becoming more & more common sadly . Besides all thats listed make sure to inform realiable people that your dog has this issue incase of emergencies .Make sure all family members are on the same page regarding her new life needs. As mentioned given that sight can be affected make a point of setting her up for success for when the vision goes as it can be very sudden . Set up mutli water bowls ,if she isn't use to a basket on the floor get one now & allow her to get use to it & encourage alot of independence,don't pamper her now she needs to be self confident . With our dogs whose sight was starting to go we use runners so they new what there feet where feeling & that it took them to a location

My Large breed puppies are taught playing with other dogs is a privelage . I tend to find puppies that have been to free for all puppy school or offleash parks have the worst manners when it comes to play time . My dogs weigh far more than yours but i guess the difference is they don't see another dog & expect to play with it or act silly ,my big dogs must lay down to say hello to little dogs & introduce themselves respectably ,if they can't then they don't get to play

I will post this on the English Setter club of Vics FB page & the Qld Setter club

You can do tracking . What is his hip score ??

HD & that sort of game is not what i would be doing just because he hasn't limped before doesn't mean hes not hurt or hes tweaking the joints when doing that exercise & today was the first big sign of this game may not be suitable . Given his breed i tend to find Staffys notorious for a very high pain tolerance & owners not always seeing the small signs

How rude & insulting rare breeds do more than just win default ribbons .

Depends why he is being norty ,personally im not a fan of them .I have seen dogs that did do well on them & others that stand in fear afterwards with no body language . They may make them stand style but it won't fix a training issue or even soreness . Any of my dogs that fidget on the stack go to our bowen person first or a good chiro a sore dog will shift & do all sorts of things to be more comfy on the stack & forcing them to stand if there sore won't achieve anything , If they say there is nothing wrong with them then i now i can adapt my training to suit that dog & often easily achieved by changing methods

I can't comment on your dogs issue but i have had a dog who did have back surgery ,There is a long story to this & the surgery was performed without consent . My boy came out worse than he went in .We hadn'y given permission for the surgery as we wanted to ffully understand the tests results the options ,sadly the Uni(teaching hospital) took it upon themselves to do it & stuffed it big time hecould walk in but not walk out , Like you we would do anything BUT it was important to us to understand what the pros/cons where & the future & what rehab & lifestyle changes we needed to make. Luckily for us mums boss allowed her to take him to work as he couldn't be left at home ,he needed assistance toileting after the surgery ,we had to change any social activties we had for over 6 months & his rehab was a crucial part each day . After nearly 9 months of hard work he could walk around himself but till the day he was PTS he was a big commitment . To be honest we would never have picked the surgery in our dogs case ,the issue he had rest,drugs & gentle rehab should have been the first option as the issue he had wasn't a rush to go invasive ,we weren't given this choice . My advice get second opinions,do not be made to feel guilty that having the surgery is a must be your dogs advocate & ask lots of questions & if you don't understand the answers tell them to explain again & again until you get ,some like to blind you with science & make you feel guilty . Make sure you understand the after care & what will be required ,$5000 plus & maybe time off work can end up alot of money for some people & there is nothing wrong with being honest with what you can/can't afford . Ask about options to go surgery free for aslong as possible, Look into acupuncture & Bowen to keep his whole body in good condition ,his other muscles will be taking on the extra load so taking care of them is very important .Look into swimming . If you have a very good neutral who can be your extra ears & offer a sensible approach take them with you . Take list of questions

credit card puppy & no questions asked ,buy there & then

All our dogs are inside at night & even the boarding kennel dogs are shut in . I now alot of people don't want there dogs to sleep inside for what ever reason but it seems to become an issue when there elderly ,not been trained to be clean overnight & they find it too cold for outside but its an inconvenience for owners . If you don't want the dog inside at night then looking at good options for the night is a must . As for blanket killers never ever had a dog do that ,my gundogs even have feathers pillows they like there night time comfort