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walking won't make her milk dry - less sucking from the pups will :) how old are the pups? I would be VERY careful about where you take her , in case she brings nasties back on her feet . perhaps she can do more training/interactive play etc in the yard to exercise her a bit?

oh :) reminds me of quite a few labs I trained years ago ...and of a brood bitch who threw puppies with that gorgeous ridge ....She looks gorgeous, and my fave pic is number 3 - she just looks really relaxed .

:) Weaning is easy - in a couple more weeks -feed bitch less - exercise her more ..and leave her outside when you give puppies meaty bones on which to suck/chew. Gradually introduce some good dry puppy food (no need to soak - and no need for milk) ,,and more MEATY bones , like chicken wings /lamb ribs .provide a heavy and small container with water in ...... They will still get most of their food from Mum ..but gradually they will nurse less,eat more ..and , with a reduced diet, and more exercise, Mum will produce less milk , and enjoy her time away :) No need to hurry it , or make it sudden . Our bitches/pups seem to sort it out nicely themselves - we have never had any dramas , saggy boobs , or very dependent pups , luckily :)

labrador :)

What a good choice of yummies :)

My BCX let my work briefcase be stolen out the car ..... but bailed up a postman delivering a parcel

This was my first sighting of one, raineth ... I think they have a very short lifespan, because they are so magical ;)

Awww - he's a lucky boy .

*coffeesplurk* Sooper Beagle !

ANY dog can act as a "watch dog" :) The dog needs to have the inclination .. One of our best watchdogs ever was a scruffy little terrierX dachshund ! She would bark/growl ..and in extremes- go for an ankle (all she could reach) .She was very effective . Sometimes I wish a few of our dogs had not ever decided to 'guard' It can be tricky to manage - esp if that "off" switch isn't easy to locate .

Whichever dog breed you choose - it HAS to be safely contained at all times - if your fencing is "reasonably" dog proof ... that is an invitation to disasters of all sorts - especially with an active working breed, and a novice owner - yes, you are a 'babe in teh woods' here - watching training , and having dogs be friendly to you is SO different to being tired/having a young keen dog/having the responsibility of not ever allowing your dog to be a danger to itself or others. I like the idea of a run - just as long as you realise what a dog is capable of ;) jumping/climbing 6' fences..digging almost a metre underground to make tunnels ....and a dog left alone ,and bored, has plenty of time to think of ways to have "fun" (in dog ways ) Don't be in a hurry to get this new family member - take time to thoroughly research the breed - you're off to a good start :) have you read pages like these ? While not every philosophy or method suits us all - there is something to enjoy and learn in any piece of writing :) have fun! LINK LINK

Noooo- YOU cannot lock a thread - and it's not "long", until it gets to around 100 pages :p :p it is MUCH easier to keep everything in the one spot - for everyone :) oh- and there is also this:rule 17 <li>Only start a new topic ONCE in the appropriate forum For example, if you have something for sale or have lost your dog, there is a forum set up for those purposes. Whilst we understand your topic may be important, if everyone posted their topic in multiple forums, it would soon become annoying and confusing.

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have you thought about perhaps visiting folks who own various breeds ? or go to a show- there you can hear/see/touch the dogs, talk to owners, and know a lot more for yourself :) Any dog will drool to a certain extent - if there is food to be had , if it is excited/hot, has had a drink Dogs which DROOL are the ones with that floppy look - stBernards/dogues/boxers ..for example :)

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like the angle :)

Vet sounds a good plan :) Hope it's something simple.

Oh..and is it possible to place her crate at /near the spot? She may appreciate being near where you are , I think...and be happier to sleep there ?

I think we need pics first ! :p I don't know either breed .. but my guess is LARGE . Watch feeding in case of joint probs- don't let them have her jump up & down ..go on long walks for a while yet ..and do lots of reading up on socialising. it is such a shame they were sucked in Hopefully , at least this little one will be well understood and be a safe member of society .

i would definitely be teaching her that night time is crate time :) Seems she may be trying to eat her way into your room . band aids , like putting stuff in front of the wall, may just keep her entertained by trying to find a way through/around ;)

WooHoo!! What a terrific update! :D