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for that idea .. and it also seems to point toward a nice safe secure run for outdoors ..so he can roll around and play ... with no worries :) and as a reply to nobull... none of my pups have ever been crated ..and yes, I got up frequently during the night with them, and a pet piglet , who WAS crated at night . During the day, when unsupervised they were in a pen with a kennel .. sand to play in, toys and large bones.

toilet on command is taught here..and , yes, timing is everything :) you need to watch your pup all the time..and when peeing , just say the cue word ( just in an ordinary voice tone ..several times) ... I use 'quick quick' every single time your pup pees ...then good pup , and a little play . then say the word when your pup is about to squat ...then when you let her out ......then when she is on leash, in a particular spot...etc.

Hi... I am so sorry Did the vet do blood tests? With 1 dog dying and another very ill .. there may be a connection ... maybe an illness or a poison? Just something to mention to the vet when you ask for a blood test . I hope the vet visit tomorrow helps you and Osca.

Many years ago , my vet had one response to all those with older creaky, somewhat overweight dogs ..brown rice, chicken & vegies . I remember one old lady who said that as it helped her little dog so much, she was eating it as well, and felt terrific!! :)

Sam is a lucky boy ..and I'm sure will enjoy all this effort to make him comfy :) Thanks for the update.

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:rofl: Oh Yeah!!! :)

a crate inside the pen.. water , a couple of chewy toys .. :) he will be fine.

oooh sounds as if You're a D O L er already!! :) looking forward to GOOD NEWS posts about the dogue baby !

yes... try the calendula tea to help generally .... no bathing with any sort of detergent/soap ..and get a diagnosis as soon as you can - so then you can treat it effectively. :)

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Now, Children.... play nice ... :)

I understand ....

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Will the breeder keep pup until you are all set? It would be such a lovely thing to start off , securely , in more ways than one ! :) Can you visit pup if breeders keep him?

Losing Jed was an awful experience for you .... and not meaning to belittle the impact in any way .. I think you have now been given an opportunity to provide Kirra with a fantastic - human oriented , training and relationship foundation . :) She will benefit greatly from the one on one multiple short training sessions during the day ...the long 'boring' walks , where she learns to relax and go steady and focus on who is on the other end of the lead (and no, ..not every walk needs a hyped up dog) .... She will blossom, I think - being able to concentrate on mastering communication with you, and receiving much education and reward for accomplishments :) She will have opportunity to learn to 'chill'..and also to provide her brain with exercise using all the great things you leave her with - paddling pool, sandpit, frozen food laced iceblocks, soccer balls , treat balls .... all that sort of thing :)

Oh yes! All sorts of things can be placed on a concrete slab! :) Oh.. and re a soft crate .. they are very hot ..and also easy for pups to rip/chew their way out of

yay for poo!! :)

soccer balls (leather) sand pit /pile small pond/pool with floating toys cardboard cartons a 'tunnel' of some sort ..

slightly OT ..but I love the look of these.. wish I had some money! :)

There are some interesting things in the classies if you are looking for dog runs :) LINK LINK

THank you for the links!! :) very cute pics .... the sheep looks quite content :)

I see three. :)

was there meant to be a photo?

I do hope the pup can hold on for a few hours, and doesn't have to use his crate as a toilet ..so setting himself up for a really sad habit