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Welcome :) Sorry your old boy has left you ..it's hard isn't it , when they fit so well , and you know they can't ever be 'replaced' You may find some help in the following pages : LINK

HB Trixie :) I the look of jackson!! :)

I can discreetly enquire as to the presence of a disease in stock from a registered breeder of boxers? ...or not. Breeder is listed on D O L .

Do I think DAP collars should be used on baby puppies? NO Do I think D A P may help puppies feel more settled in those first few days ? yes. Do I think DAP could be sprayed onto bedding to help puppy relax and sleep ? Yes Do I think it is a neccessary thing?NO

Probably because they think it's yours and wonder why you're pooping in their bed :laugh: Oh, damn!! is there an emoticon for "drop steak sandwich on the keyboard while spitting food? " This thread is wonderful!!!

No dogs in my bed ... but Mr.W can & does leave 'bits' for me on occasion ..plus his mini version of that scene from the Godfather ... front ends of dead mice on my pillow

best of luck at the vets Hopefully it's something simple :)

Is there anyone else you know & trust who could perhaps do a quick 'synchronized obedience' display with you ? two very different dogs ...both obeying the same commands ? An amusing twist might be a retrieve using something unusual ....like a packet of bikkies , or a small basket .....that sort of thing?

pesh..if you mean like landscapes etc ... that is a lot to do with 'depth of field' ....and aperture opening , I think.... have a read HERE... and , is THIS any help?

they currently have pups around 6 M>O , one each ... born from a family pet ..so no showing potential there

:) You're 'preaching to the converted ' ... but nice photos , anyway .

Oh! Yes, a dog run may be a solution .... it needs to be floored and roofed and sheltered, obviously ..but may well be a very useful item ! How old is your dog ?

What type of gate is it ? You may need someone to bolt or weld on a permanent piece to block the bottom . An electric thingy would be very tricky on a gate .

I almost threw the laptop yesterday. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to move the blasted edited photos to a desktop folder. I looked and looked at what you messaged, but it won't do as it's told. :laugh: I surely can't be that stupid.....well............. does this help?

aahhhh :)do you mean the card on which images are stored? I have had mine for years to post a photo.. using picasa ..just resize it to 600 or 800 , and about 80% quality ..loads much quicker/easier :)

What settings are showing on the camera ?..as in I S O ,aperture, shutter speed ? Auto, or manual? What was the lighting like? I have NO idea what a camera microchip is , so can't help you there...

:) Some of that may work well ... thanks . They are keen to learn things ..so we shall endeavour!!

under the house ? has she been under there before? Is it a well used area? Could there be insect spray etc there , or stuff falling on her from the house flooring above?

Their family , obviously :) I guess I was hoping someone would have some words suitable for the mature 12 yo , which would strike a chord with them, and then could be relayed to parent ..... No matter, I will put something together , using the reasoning, facts suggested .... and which will hopefully lead to them getting their dogs desexed very soon ! Thanks, folks.

They spent $4K on getting a dogs broken leg fixed ...... they really do love their dogs ...

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I recently met two absolutely lovely girls .... are keen to breed their pet terriers ... I would like to explain it in a way which is interesting, and friendly , factual, but not using a big stick .... they hate the thought of puppy farms , love their little dogs .....

One thing I used to use when Mitch & I visited friends in cold areas ... like frost & sleet .... was a 2 inch thick foam mattress rolled into a cylinder , secured , backed against an interior wall , and filled with bedding :) he would crawl in there and be warm, draft free and very comfortable !! The mattress just lay flat when not being used ..and took a couple of minutes to set up. It worked brilliantly!!

ermmmm... warning!! You could be tempted.....M U P , it's all your fault :p LINK

Something like THIS??