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credit card puppy & no questions asked ,buy there & then
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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
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Agree so much my showdogs are my pets first & foremost & you have to want to live with the breed , There are so many breeds out there that are suitable but what you want to live with is another thing . As for showing & medium size, Do you want a breed that requires running ?? How big is your medium size?? Bigger the dog the bigger the crates you will need . I agree go to some shows & see what breeds take your fancy ,maybe go through all the DOL breed profiles & look at each breed & see if any jump out as a possibility
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Coconut oil all the way
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In all the years of having dogs PTS we have never taken other dogs nor even considered . To be honest i wouldn't ,i prefer to make that time all about the dog being PTS ,even those that have passsed at home we haven't made a thing about with the other dogs
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As a breeder we have no issues PROVIDING you don't string each along . We recommend other breeders to people who phone all isay is if you do get a pup from one then make sure you tell the others ,many don't until the breeder phones to confirm a pup is available ,extremely frustrating when you have worked in with people who want something very specific . The breeders have most likley already told you the more specific you are the longer you may wait ,i will say generally the people on our lists who are not open minded to to go down the list as from our experience the people where harder to please with there specific wants & if the pup didn't suit we wouldn't sell anyway
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The AWC hold this event every year & proceeds for this year go solely to Guide Dogs WA to help fully train a dog . Great day out for the kids with the proceeds going to a worthy cause . Its being held at a new venue this year (just down from Carousel shopping centre) So if you have nothing to do this SATURDAY come on dowwn & support this worthy cause http://www.awcperth.org/pb/wp_7896f3e9/wp_7896f3e9.html
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Small Breeds That Do Well With Larger Dogs
Dogsfevr replied to kelpiecuddles's topic in General Dog Discussion
We have big & small & my big dogs are taught to respect little dogs & vice versa but im also very aware they are near 40kg dogs & as such i respect they can only be as gentle as there size at times so we take precautions when required . The big dogs are taught from pups they must lay down to say hello ,the little dogs are taught not to stir & when they wish to play per there size that get there own private time -
table or floor makes no difference in stacking . The owner should be grooming weekly on the table given the work a Mini requires so the pup should be comfy table wise already . Given its a baby you treat it like any other breed ,the man thing to practice is having its tail touched all the other things would be the same as any other puppy & using its ears in the ring for expression
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Should People Who Work 7 Hours A Day 5 Days A Week Buy A Puppy?
Dogsfevr replied to Stitch's topic in General Dog Discussion
I think anyone who thinks stay at home dog owners are better & will offer more are fooling themselves . 99% of our puppies go to working homes & i have no issues & most breeders work themselves -
All the Bull arabs we board are around the 40/50 kg mark & much heavier body than this one
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We won't feed in the same spot if the dog can be a food refusal problem,setting up feed time is all about success not consistent failure. Many people feed the same spot,the same time & its like a routine & in turn the dogs routine becomes no & no . I am not one to pander to fussy eaters BUT i will feed within reason a way that fosters success,I will not hand feed under any circumstances (we will if recovering from serious illness or its a life or death scenario) because it makes life hard if anything happens for people to help . I have a dog here that wouldn't eat would go days ,no biggie if he wants his food he had 5 mins. We have no feed time here ,dogs get feed when ever it works in BUT he was a dog that ate like a horse late evening,not my preferred time but he would eat everything in 5 mins so i adapted to this time to get a successful eating habit established,4 months later he will eat anytime in any place ,if decides to have a day without then tough luck . Our dogs get feed all over the place ,feed time is rather exciting its about the unknown but our dogs are five minute hoovers 99% of the time. Ideal weight for Cavs is between 5.4 to 8 kg as per the breed standard , Maybe because you feel she is tiny you are making more out of it & feed time is stressful for her as well . Funnily enough some dogs do hate there bowls ,some metal ones can zap the dogs or there tags hit the bowl making a strange noise . Although if she is food driven at training she isn't a finicky eater ,a true fussy eater is a total nightmare & doesn't eat full stop but yours does . You could try adding warm water to her food & see if that makes any difference. Is the raw the same food the breeder used & what has the breeder said about her finicky ways or suggestions have they given ?
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Hmm not the right word "breeder" in this case to give such silly advice that if there registered goes against the COE they must abide by themselves & not sell any pup under 8 weeks .Poor pups & poor new owners irrespective of the breed . No history is an excuse for getting rid of pups at 6 weeks except for the convenience of the people with pups & yep im happy to be flamed . Yes microchipping must be done .
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Items Required For Diy Dog Grooming
Dogsfevr replied to moofius's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
Depends how you want to groom them . Blades purely depend on the look you want & the coats of each dog. Are you planning to clip the top coats or strip them?? Yes you will need Thinners to blend,scissors for feet ,nail clippers a good table or area that is safe & non slip for grooming . Clippers comes down again to how much you want to spend BUT above all which ones feel comfy in your hands . -
Yep we too wouldn't spend anywnere near what most are saying & we tell our puppy buyers not to go crazy in the first year either . Many new owners waste far to much money on buying things they don't need,aren't practical nor suit the dog money that could be set aside for other needed expenses , Dog coats make your own or we buy via horse places . Food your breeder will suggest a diet that suits the breed ,vet expenses can vary from crazy to realistic. We pay $145 to spay ,vets around us up to $5/600 . We don't flea treat as we don't have issues . Your biggest expense will be buying the breed itself they aren't cheap so finding a good breeder is a must
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You have to decide what your long term plan is for where this dog will be toileting . If you want that to be more inside & in the correct spot then get rid of the pee pads & set up an indoor toilet . If your plan is to want to toilet outside only then you need to place her outside as often as possible .
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Home-cooked Dog Food & Costs
Dogsfevr replied to Frenchielover's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
Are you feeding what the breeder suggested or did you change it ?? Have you asked the breeder for advice ?? Diet changes can cause issues to & never solve your issue,you need to start with a very bland food to settle the stomach & then slowly add form there BUT this als means no treats often the bigger cause of issues than the actual food . -
Dog Allergy Testing And Allergy Injections
Dogsfevr replied to PepitoVFR's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
A client has a dog that headed down this path & after two years still on the meds the dog has now developed kidney issues from the drugs which will most likely kill it . You are brave starting an old dog on it not sure i would -
Cocker Spaniel Dominance Weeing & Seperation Anxiety
Dogsfevr replied to Garloch's topic in Breeders Community
Sounds like a very confusing lifestyle . I wouldn't say Cockers suffer from sep issues more than any other dog or breed . Has she always been like this ?? How long has two home with two rules been her routine?? Has she ever been taught alone time by herself or always been reliant on humans ?? Small apartment does she have access outside or requires to be let out ?? -
She rarely showed & not sure if she had any litters if she did it was very rarely