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My 2nd Pom puppy did this.... Try getting a wheat bag and warming it, wrap it in a shirt that you have worn so it smells of you, when you put your pup away. It should help to get them off to sleep... Though my pup was still a yelper in the morning... So Ive given in and she sleeps in the bedroom (floor) and I just deal with the mess... Starting to learn to go to the newspaper now though... Its good... GoodLuck though

Fluffy definantly knows OH is higher then him (OH feeds, washes, brushes and clips the puppys nails all the time) Fluff is 8 months old now so maybe he is coming into a 'testing the waters' phase. Also I have another issue. He gets up on the kitchen bench!! We have two armchairs that sit against the bench and due to the smallness of the house they cant be moved. I have tried baning the puppies from these chairs, and Fluffy wont go up on them.... While we are around. Every morning I have a routine where I take the puppies to the lounge and open the door for wees. I leave them to it and go to the bathroom and do my thing. Every so often I will walk out of the bathroom cause I forgot something and guess who is on the bench!! he hears the door open and will scramble to get off before I see him.... Grrr I give a curt 'AH!' and he comes up to me then puts his ears down and rolls onto his back. He wont get up til I move away. And if I look at him again he will roll straight onto his back... But I just have no idea how to stop him going up onto the bench in the first place. We just cant move the chairs. They have to be there He does heaps of stuff where he thinks Im not looking and will do something.. He is very intelligent.... One day I was home sick from work, my OH is on night shifts, so was asleep during the day. My OH had been complaining about the dogs barking all day but I just thought it was them playing... Turns out, Fluffy does play... He will yelp or bark in the lounge room and then walk over to the bedroom door and wait about 30seconds. He then goes off for a few mins and comes back to the same spot and does the same thing. I watched him do this for an hour!! Kept barking then going over to the bedroom door to check if my OH was going to come out!! Aparently when he was a puppy (3 months) my OH said that about 30mins before I got home he would continually walk up the hallway to the front door and check it. He would stop doing this once I got home... Too bad ADT fell over... I could have used my puppy training time to ask them

I do watch Cesar... I have done many things different since watching his shows, such as not letting him up without inviting and walking him beside me not infront. Also when he was a pup and I started not allowing him up on the couch on his own accord, the first time I kept pushing him off he started yelping as if in pain. Turned out he was just whinging because he couldnt get his own way. lol I have also been asking him to sit and keeping him there when he starts to bark at nothing in particular. I started that on Monday and had to keep correcting him back into a sit for 5 mins or so until he got the idea. Then just just sat there shaking not knowing what to do with himself lol. But it worked (I gave a treat when i released him. So I wasnt being a big meany) That has been good now because when we have a pizza delivered or something and he is barking and going crazy, it is easier to get him to sit and calm down a bit. Missy is another story but Fluffy will sit even if Missy is jumping all over him.. Just this snarling biting thing was out of the blue. Im still tempted to think he maybe didnt realise it was my OH in the bed... But Im still going to reassert myself anyway.. Thanks heaps for the feedback guys. Feels a bit better now.. Maybe Im not the worst puppy mother in the world lol

To start with I know dogs shouldnt be sleeping in the same bed as the owner but I like it so Im not looking to change that.. I just want to know if there are other areas I can do things to prevent what happened (explained below) Last night I went to bed and Mr Fluffy followed as per usual. He will choose where he sleeps on the bed but will usually curl up at my feet on top of the covers or snuggle underneath behind my legs or at my stomach. Last night my OH came to bed late (this is usual) and Fluffy either got suprised or wanted to dominate and started snarling and trying to bite. I was half asleep and instantly thought he had gotten suprised so I held him still (he stopped snarling and was quiet, not struggling) while my OH got into bed. I let him go and unknown to me, Fluffy had his paws on my OH's back and was pushing him. After 1 or 2 mins Fluffy started yelping and snarling again. This time I knew he wasnt just startled and was probly wanting my OH out of the bed. I grabbed him (got bit but no blood or broken skin) and put him on his back and held him down. My OH went to turn on the light so Fluffy could see it was me getting grumpy with him and not my OH. I then pushed him off the bed and said 'DOWN'. He put his front paws up as if asking if he could get up again. I said down and turned off the light and went back to bed. In the morning he was curled up on the floor by the bed and didnt hop back on at all through the night. My OH believes I should have removed Fluffy from the room entirly and locked him into the bathroom. But I feel if I did that the message wouldnt have gotten through that he was not in charge of the bed and that I was. Did I do the right thing? What should I do to try gain my dominance again (as it seems maybe Im not being a good 'pack leader') Should I kick him off the bed for a week or so but allow him in the room? Or should I just prevent him jumping onto the bed as he see's fit and only allow him on if I invite him? For awhile I have been stopping him from just jumping up on the couch unless he has been invited. He waits for his food. He has to walk beside me and not infront of me. I just dont understand why he reacted in such a way last night. Any ideas (other then kicking him out of bed permantly) please let me know Cheers

So is it good to stop the dog marking at anytime eg outside, on walks etc? Or just tell them to stop indoors?

We got a citronella coller for Missy (she was TERRIBLE!! Always barking non stop for HOURS) Less then 1 day with the collar on and her barking has reduce by 90%. We can put her in the bathroom by herself and she wont bark non stop (a little bit of a whinge at first but thats ok) The collar doesnt go off every time she barks (she is very fluffy and i think it gets in the way) but it has been very effective. Missy is very tiny and we got a small collar for about $120 off ebay. I think it was a gret investment. No adverse effects and she has had it for nearly 2 weeks now

Whats a belly band?? Like a nappy?

I found a wiggly tooth in Fluffy's mouth a few weeks back. I was sooooo tempted to pull it out cause I havnt found any of his lost teeth. :rolleyes: I restrained myself though.. I think he has lost bout all his teeth now.. And I didnt get one for a keepsake

I have no advice sorry.. But when I read the title I really did think this was about wanting to have the dog wee out the window... Thought it was a bit strange lol Goodluck with the weeing though.. We have a puppy who has just started weeing everywhere worse then usual.. I understand the frustration...

Mr Fluffy is gassy also... Mainly at night when he is sleeping under the covers. I shift the blanket and get a nosefull!! I keep having to check he hasnt actually gone to the toilet down there.. Ewww!! Persoanlly I think he just likes the smell of his own stink.. I will keep an eye on this thread for tips.. Might change his food... Cheers

My OH is a nurse and doesnt believe a dog is not fully vaccinated after its first shot. He tells me that the first vaccinations make the dog immune, but it runs out, and thats why there are 3 shots all up. The final one making the pup immune for good. He says as long as the pup gets the shot at the right times, they really are covered and essentially, fully immunised. Is this true? How does the shots work for dogs? Why is it common to say the dog is still at risk until the last shot? Im just curious as I warned him about taking Missy to the dog park due to only having 2 shots, but he claimed the above explanation and felt happy to take her.... Thanks for your replies...

When I introduce Missey (8weeks Pomeranian) to Mr Fluffy (5mth Pom x Chi) I kept a close eye on them for the weekend. The first day Missy was overwhelmed, but then she was fine and played with Fluffy as much as he played with her. I was concerned Fluffy was being too rough, But after letting them play without interfering I noticed whenever Missy wanted a break she would make a certain bark or go over to the water bowl, and Fluffy would stop playing. He would wait for her to start before they began playing together. And though it seemed like they would, they didnt go on playing forever. They did settle down so Missy still got her little naps during the day (we have a pet carry bag out for her. When she went in Fluffy was not allowed to keep annoying her) I think puppies know when enough is enough. Im no expert, but when watching my two, I looked out for if Missy was trying to get away but couldnt or if she was playing back. Other then the first day, we have not had to seperate them. Not sure if this is the right thing to do, but it has worked for us. Good Luck

Live View would use alot of battery power wouldnt it?? If you used it alot I mean.. So you might need an extra battery too. I bought a 400D Twin lens kit and wish I didnt The 400d is great, but if I had just bought the body it would have been easier to afford an all round lense rather then be stuck with two that are ok, but wanting to buy something better almost immediatly. A good wide angle lense can sometimes be a better path to go down (im no professional though) Cannon and Nikon are like Holden and Ford.. Both the same apart from little things. I use to sell both camera's (and a million other products) and most people seemed to go for the Cannon for ease of use, or the Nikon for status (dont ask me.. buyers of that one wouldnt actually look and feel it, they just knew they wanted it lol) Goodluck in your search. I really would recommend investigating your options fully (as in try before you buy), and whatever store you choose to go through, make sure you speak to the sales person who actually has a passion in photography (you will know who they are because they will have a display folder of photos they like to show off, lol). Just found this on here... Its a good lense http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=168771

TerraNik that looks so good!! The blur in the pic kinda makes it look like a painting

Some more pics from today.. Missy and Fluffy playing

This is a pic I took a few years back... Panning This was taken Saturday.. Frozen Movement This one is Long exposure and Movement (the black sploge is two indian woman who walked through while I was taking a pic)

can they breathe while they are reverse sneezing? Fluffy was having issues for around 1-2mins and actually coughed up on the floor, frothy spit. Im not sure if he coughed up lint or if he coughed on lint lol How long does an attack usually last?

Reverse sneezing From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Reverse sneezing (also called backwards sneezing) or inspiratory paroxysmal respiration is a phenomenon observed in dogs, particularly in those with brachycephalic skulls. Its exact cause is unknown but may be due to nasal, pharyngeal, or sinus irritation (such as an allergy), the dog's attempt to remove mucus, or from over-excitement due to present activity. It is characterized by rapid and repeated forced inhalation through the nose, accompanied by snorting or gagging sounds. It is alarming to the owner and may be distressing to the dog, but is not known to be harmful to the animal. Most dogs are completely normal before and after episodes. In addition most dogs will have repeat episodes of it during their lives. According to Dr. Holly Frisby, DVM, "During a reverse sneeze, the dog will make rapid and long inspirations, stand still, and extend his head (and neck). A loud snorting sound is produced...." Reverse sneezing also commonly occurs while the dog is asleep, and also immediately following a long nap. Other dogs may experience it following play, exercise, or meals, but most of the time episodes are completely random. Smaller dogs seem slightly more susceptible to it; however any dog can develop it regardless of size. Differential diagnoses include tracheal collapse. A common remedy is to pinch the dog's nose and scratch its throat. Lightly blowing in its face may also help. The dog will swallow a couple of times and then stop the reverse sneezing. Additionally, calming the dog down by rubbing its sides or back also helps to end the episode more quickly. While most dogs do not require medication, antihistamines and steroids may help if the problem is serious, chronic, and allergy-related. Wow.. after reading the above maybe it could have been a reverse sneeze... The above info says it could happen again... I dont want it too!! But at least I can try the tips suggested. Will still let the vet know at the next check up Thanks so much for the suggestion it might be a reverse sneeze. At least I have an idea of what to do it it happens again!! Cheers! Sonia

Thanks so much for the links guys!! GotAnyBlacker... Whats a reverse sneeze? Cheers Sonia

Biggest scare of my Puppy motherhood tonight Mr Fluffy was playing with Missy when he hunched over and started making a funny noise (almost a grunt from deep in his throat) I went over to him and put my hands on his ribs and they were completely sucked in!! I had no idea what was going on but I figured he was choking. I freaked out and shook him, let him go then tried to open his mouth to stick a finger down his throat. His jaws were clamped together so I had to prise them apart. I put my finger way down and wiggled it a bit but couldn't feel anything solid that might be causing him distress. I let him go and he walked off near the couch. I thought for a second he was ok until he made a howl/squeak noise (I could hear air going past something in his throat), So I grabbed him again (little ribs still sucked in) and put my finger down his throat again. By this time I figured I should probly wake up my OH who is a Nurse to try and help. By the time my OH was in the lounge, Mr Fluffy had coughed up some lint/dust (maybe from the vac or dryer.. must have got it out of the bin) and was a little shaky but ok. I wasn't... I was in tears and still freaking out!! Fluff curled up with me for a while after, very subdued, until dinner time. Now he is fine. It’s got me thinking... Is there a doggy first aid course or something? I never want to face something like this again and not have an idea of how dogs airways work, and what best method's to try to enable a blockage to be removed. Has anyone been in a similar situation? What did you do?

Mr Fluffy ate everything as well!! Lost 4 Mobile Charges in one day!! He is 5mths and has grown out of it now.. Best thing is to put everything out of reach. We tried taping some cords to the ground, but this proved to be another little game lol.. A chew/bone can help keep them occupied during the day as well... Good luck

Very true from what I have been reading... I was just pointing out it was not only back yard breeders. It affects everyone, but mostly toy breeds. Of course registered breeders obviously discover the problem before breeding from the affected individual. Missy is said to have the worse type (out more then in) but the vet still wants to take a wait and see approach. She said they would monitor it over the next two vaccinations. How young can they have the operation to fix it? Thanks for all the replies everyone. the information provided have been reassuring.

After reading the information it appears it affects mostly toy breeds that are pure bred. It has said nothing about it resulting from Back Yard Breeders. Im sure professional breeders try not to breed from dogs that have this condition. But then Im fairly certain even they will still have dogs that will have developed this. From what has been explained the serverity is put in catorgories from 1 to 4. stage 2 being borderline for needing surgery.. Thank you all so much for the links. I feel better at least knowing alot of dogs are diagnoised with this condition and surgery is not always need immediatly or ever. Will continue to research though Cheers

Thanks for the info guys!! I will have a read.. Cheers

Has anyone heard of 'Lactating Palates' in the knees before?? The vet says Missy has that and if she doesnt get better she will need surgery. Does anyone know what steps we could take to help her along the way?? She is only 8wks old so Im hoping we have time to put an action plan in place.... Thanks Sonia (spelling of condition may not be correct.. My OH sent it to my via sms... )