Rebanne

One litter or 100 you still are supposed to follow all the rules

Safe from what? The weather, the mouse plague, the new disease carried by ticks?

I wouldn't pass the NSW inspections because my dogs don't wear collars when at home, let alone collars with names and phone numbers. Nor is my house enclosed with 6 foot fences.

Your post showed your mind was closed so no discussion was possible. You made it very clear what you thought of people who didn't do what you thought they should. Now, before I tell you an opinion I have that would be very hurtful, I will be bowing out of this conversation.

everyone can have an opinion but it doesn't always need to be said out loud.

so sorry Powerlegs but Perse said it beautifully

not if you train him to accept all other options. My dogs, who are house dogs, can all sleep outside at night, during the day as needed. I have 3 Greyhounds, one mainly sleeps on my bed, one in the dog basket and one in the crate (no door). It varies. And if I don't want a dog ( or 2!) on the bed they go sleep somewhere else. The couch or the spare bed.

Ok so he is now 7 weeks old? And settling a little bit? Personally I would have him in a crate in my bedroom so I can hear him when he gets restless and needs the toilet. But up to you. I've raised pups who slept in the bathroom as young 'uns and one who never slept inside until after she was spayed, and they all turned out ok. Ideas change over the years. I would be feeding him again after 5.30. I always liked to give my pups a raw chicken wing as their last meal at bedtime. At this age I would be giving 4 meals a day if possible, dropping down to 3 at around 12 weeks and 2 meals by 16 weeks (but still with a last thing at night snack for another month or two). Do you take him to the toilet when he stirs at 11.30 ish? You say he's not your first dog but maybe the youngest you have had? So excuse me if I am repeating stuff you know. Ask your vet about puppy school. You both may benefit. He's very cute. I have a soft spot for cattle dogs.

You need to take a step Snook. You are being very judgemental and also extremely hurtful with your words.

I try not to judge people for not being able to stay with their pets. Or those that can't cope with their dying parent.

Knox has always had a good reputation. As you go higher up in classes yes they can be more geared to competition as in they might want better heeling, more straight sits etc but you can tell them your aims and a good club and instructors will work with that. But a therapy dog does need very good obedience so I don't see why a club that wants to help people get to competition level wouldn't suit you both.

Too young to be sold but what's done is done. How long are you away for work and where do you leave him? You need to get him a heat source. I like the snuggle safe disk as there are no wires to chew and it holds warmth for up to 10 hours. While he is too young really for big chew bones a raw marrow bone may give him some comfort to suck on. I'm not sure if a small kong stuffed with some food would work at this age either. It would be best if someone could come and feed him a meal if you are away for over 4 hours. I like a crate for a puppy to learn to sleep in but not for hours and hours on his own. When you let the group know the answers to my questions we may be able to help more.

Do not take your baby puppy to a park until fully vaccinated. Do not let off lead in a public place until you have done a lot of training and pup will recall when called. Look into puppy schools and obedience clubs near you.

so sorry SM

I'd be going back to the vet asap and getting some meds to help control the diarrhoea. What you describe is not normal. Until that is under control then your pup won't feel like eating.

Of course he is needy, he is a tiny baby!

What do you like about the breeds you listed? Because one is very different to the others.

https://www.nab.com.au/personal/help-and-guidance/personal-banking-fees-and-charges/bank-cheques interesting what the NAB bank says about money orders, might be worth looking into. I admit I thought bank cheques could be made out to a specific name. I am curious to what you think could go wrong? Is the breeder not offering you a contract or any sort of health guarantee? Keeping in mind Mother Nature likes to throw curveballs at times with no prior warnings.

For me, in person pick ups people pay in cash. If the pup has to go interstate or overseas then it is bank transfer before pup leaves. Pup doesn't leave until paid for. ETA mind you my pups didn't sell for thousands so cash wasn't a big deal.

Pay cash but get a receipt. Get the microchip number written on the receipt.

yes very sad all round

Those poor, poor dogs. Of course she would claim there are no problems. No doubt they charge a pretty penny for their off casts as well

https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/community/irish-wolfhound.asp you could look here and compare photo's.

Welcome. Not sure if you have seen this https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/community/australian-kelpie.asp also https://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/173378-australian-kelpie/ I can't help with personal experience but I do know that most show bred kelpies are solid colours. To get one with tan points would most likely mean going to the working breeders, hopefully someone might be able to point you towards them.

The ashes of my 35 kilo dog would fit in a kleenex box. It would not fill it. I've left mine in the plastic. I don't look inside. The ashes of an adult person come back in a box very much like a shoebox. They were interred at the cemetery so no urn.