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Oh. Derby- you are very cute - and you are also VERY fortunate being where you are

Little honey-coloured , waggly tailed love givers....

What a dear little munchkin . So much love to share . It makes me wonder why she ended up on the street there seems so be a high probabilty of sep. anxiety - but she will make someone an absolutely dear little companion <3

those two "leaning on the bar" !! absolutely gorgeous!!

Oh my - Megs is so pretty ...... and those babies are just the most beautiful little slugs What a TOP rescue!!

Great update

'cept Clive is having none of it ...

I almost had a heart attack this afternoon when I looked down and saw this tableau!

from The Guardian - just now : 9m ago14:11 Meanwhile, in Sydney: A Sydney man is accused of scamming more than $91,000 from wannabe dog owners in five states before laundering the money through cryptocurrency. Police say the man acted as a money mule for a multinational crime syndicate, receiving $91,580 in deposits from buyers into his bank accounts before converting the money into cryptocurrency. The 53-year-old was arrested on Tuesday morning at a unit on George Street in Sydney’s CBD. Police say the man placed fraudulent ads online, mostly for English Staffordshire Bull Terriers and French Bulldog puppies, defrauding at least 23 buyers across Victoria, NSW, South Australia, Queensland and Tasmania. The buyers paid deposits for dogs that never existed, before the fake breeders cut contact with them. Inquiries are continuing.

this is about as close as things get without Clive shaking himself to pieces with fight/flight ..or Bobbin wondering whether to bite him or smooch him LOL

No, some folks live in suburbs where dogs do get very ill or die because baits are thrown over fences/left on walking trails . Warnings about poisoned meat etc being found are mentioned on this forum often enough

My Mitchell had a grass allergy as well! he just lived on prednil for most of his life ......

All you've done is panic. You didn't buy a puppy - your well-meaning husband sadly did , and I dare say he now knows You and your dog had this pup dumped on you when you were not at all prepared ...and you reacted. I hope the breeder can take her back, I really do .It's where she should be . AS for this - it's just perfectly normal puppy behaviour , and is where single puppy owners step in with training and toys- to fill the gap No big deal .Your current dog must be wondering what on earth happened! LOL

Astro/Dobby looked so cute I hope you have success in finding a new companion - it's not easy, what with COVID & all - but I'm sure there is someone out there waiting for you

Welcome to DOL. little Mia RmS, she looks just the sweetest thing! The next 12 mths will be fun!! LOL

Also - how long is dog alone each day ?What is your current routine for the dog? OR are you planning on getting a dog and are working out what to do when/if you get one?

What do you have in the room/s where she is showing this behaviour? Anything new electronic? ?air fresheners? Phone chargers? Anything different? what is she like on walks etc? Is it in EVERY room at home . or just a couple of rooms? Is the house old or new ? Agree with staying OFF drugs until you have the behaviours exhibited in all environments at all times - making the dog the one common ingredient . At present, from your posts, it seems that something at home is the cause.....frightening her - putting her on high alert . ..and it obviously IS frightening her . It is now a matter of finding out what the something IS !! Detective hats ON!

so what they have done is gone with one of the popular online DNA tests which tells you what your dog is ? is it that sort of DNA test? This then is VERY different from a pedigreed dog - where you have a bloodline going back many generations - where you can see the history of every ancestor there on the page - where those ancestors have ( if the breeder does things ethically) been tested for any faults/diseases they may carry , any championship titles won ,and which dogs created which litters. DNA testing to 'prove' a dog is 'pure' poodle is very different to a DNA test looking for faults in the genetic make-up.

he is still doing HIS thing - wonderful to see . I am glad you posted this update - dear old boy.

I was wondering the same thing ....We have one boy who is a similar shape and is STRONG as - it wouldn't be too hard to imagine how an infusion of that sort of bloodline could keep things going....

Wow! That was lucky!!

Have you tried the 2/3litre clear plastic juice bottles ? A small amount of treats/ kibble inside...place it on lawn or where ever..and let him puzzle it out because I can't afford to buy the really good puzzles, our dogs just get these ! It takes them a while, especially if there are a few larger slices of Apple in there to slow the flow !

lovely big strong dogs ! I like Hopefully with such limited numbers , they can keep them healthy and of good temperament

"pet/backyard breeders" can register as breeders with their local council - whether they are breeding mixed breeds or whatever - so yes, they may be 'registered' , but NOT registered with any Kennel Control Council - therefore any pedigree they may posses cannot be authenticated/recognised. Ask them are they registered with their State's control organisation. have a look here for the relevant bodies .