Rebanne

I think they have to be quite tight to block the sound. Something like a sock. I've heard of people using cotton wool in the ears then a sock over. I've got drugs for my noise phobia dog when there is planned fireworks and if a really bad thunderstorm is forecast.

I googled the address of any potential buyer interstate. You can see a lot.

My pups were raised in the house until about 4 weeks old then kicked outside to the backyard. They still came inside in pairs or on their own and were exposed to crates and cats. No kids. Most of my pups went interstate or even OS. Had a couple go to "locals" who did come to my house as they were more friends then just buyers. And yeah photo's would be staged, bedding freshly made up etc. I wouldn't be showing pics of pups on a poopy blankie. All health tests were sighted or a copy given to buyers.

this is a 6 yo old post. You would need to contact vets to ask about debarking. I would think they are few and far between.

first things first you need to make sure all health tests have been done and you have seen the results, not just told them.

the link worked for me yesterday bottom line dog was declared dangerous and the owner didn't comply, so owner's fault

In the 1990's, when I worked at our local pound, twice we had parvo dogs come in. We did NOT put down any dogs bar the parvo ones.

I agree @Loving my Oldies Nearly always unkempt property, multiple cars, plenty of junk

Poor breeding and feral owners

Maybe trying to avoid all the ferals and their dogs

And what appears to be the male occupier of the property is hanging in the front yard, not game to go out the back and try and save the woman

The pup wasn't on lead. So owners fault. They said it was an accident in the article but, to me, they were trying to make out it was the cyclist's fault and wouldn't mind some money to help pay the vet bill. If the cyclist had crashed from the accident would the dog owners pay something towards the bike being repaired or lost wages if he couldn't work?

sorry but I can't help. Maybe ask the NSW poodle club? Or the breeder of your dog?

so sorry Pesh, cats are very special. You loved him a long time, take care of yourself.