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That's not spoiling a pup .... it's like buying a toddler human lots of different books and toys which teach hand eye co- ordination & stuff. It is an essential part of an enriched life.

There are catahoulas in QLD :) They look fantastic!! . I would still consider it a prey drive possibility ... at first thought .... any video? I would love to see it, and her! Funny you say about the quiet voice.. In my previous life training dogs ..dogs who were scatty and /or pre occupied would go into the whisper program ..... we would be whispering praise/cues for food ..everything, for a while , until they paid close attention most of the time. It worked a treat .

It's not prey drive, Ams? I have seen that many times ..utter fixation for extended periods ..and then ,one day ,it escalates.

:) we have to tread a fine line with our working dogs ..'eye' is essential , but too much is a damn nuisance! A good nuisance ..but... We had one little bitch who would just follow the poultry around for hours ..eyeing them . She also tried to eye stumpytail lizards ..but of course they did not respond by keeping still... she also used to try with old Sally Horse ..and that was a sight! Weasel was about 12 kg ..and she would crouch down, staring intently ..and move backwards, but never break eye contact... Weasel was never a really good worker because of her too strong 'eye' .

:) baby puppies often need to toilet much more often that ever hour and a half .(.they do not read the articles :p) Puppies explore their world with mouth/tongue ..so need many different textures to chew ..big bones/ tough fabric ..all sorts of things. Kongs are usually not, IMO enjoyed by my puppies at all...they prefer toilet rolls, and apples and bones :) Play needs to be on grass /carpet/tiles /sand ..once again pup needs to experience all sorts of textures via its pads/body/tongue. remember, baby puppies are living and changing .. some nights, depending on food/fluid intake/exercise , night time disturbance- they may sleep all thru. Other nights, they may need to toilet a few times .... Regimentation looks great on paper I agree with a nice wind down time before bed..like with kids :) last drink,toilet, relax..then to bed. make sure you actually 'crate train' puppy ..don't expect to just lock him in and have peace That is not fair on pup. do a search on D O L for "Crate Games" :) Hope this is a help :)

:) hope all is OK .

like pink :)

LOL at your conversations with sagelight :p sliders are fantastic fun , BTW. the iris look lovely... two clicks with SL and no, no sagelight in apostlebirds.

Haven't checked back in here for a while.... :) there are certainly some talented folks on D O L . Must admit to LOVING the backgrounds- colours/shapes/contrast/bokeh ....and perhaps on occasion paying more attention to them than subjects here are a pair of apostlebirds .. canon eos350 1/320 f 6.3 ISO 400

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Can anybody help a first time breeder with a sick 5 day old puppy in dubbo? 5 day old mini bully puppy that has been chilled.Puppy has been to the vet and sent home dehydrated. he doesn't know how to hydrate under the skin or tube feed but I suspect puppy's digestion is at a standstill right now..i have him calling his vet again but puppy is very ill and he is hours away from here.Is there an experienced breeder anywhere near him that could give him some hands on help please?

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Post in health, and maybe breeders? poor little baby -

I can well understand how folks new to the world of buying a purebred dog get confused as to pedigree and registration, etc. It must be very tricky and catch a lot of unwary owners. :/

I notice you only mention 'deck' , not 'yard'. is there a yard for the dog to use , or does he only have access to the deck?

I hope your old boy gets some relief for his twilight time :)

So..what is pup's routine? How much walking/training time is there each day? What is there in the yard to entertain him? sand pit for digging? tug toys? treatballs etc filled with his food?cardboard cartons to wreck? What is your routine when you leave him/return? of course not :) we are mere humans:P Remember- dogs can smell/hear things we can't !

It's a long way away ..but I have sent the link :) Thanks. She looks lovely!!

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Was just speaking with a lady who lives at Younghusband, SA. their 11 y o son is looking for a pup .. they currently have a 12 yo kooliex. They live on acreage ..and I don't know anymore - she sounded very keen, and pleasant.

..and , guess what - it can often be neither of the scenarios you mentioned! tiny baby puppies hump/thrust even before they have the ability to run. It's learning/a reaction to excitement /instinct. A lot of adolescents start when they are excited when playing, etc ...and if their owners continue to laugh & joke and let them do it - it becomes a bad habit. The GSD may well be a dominant personality ..hopefully one day he does not try & assert himself to the wrong dog!

Fantastic!! What a lucky dog being allowed to do stuff like that :)

I love your 'extended pack' :)

:) ..I know .. .you really just did it for doggie comfort, didn't you ? LOL

:) if only it were that simple :p Often pups turn out to have their very own looks ..and they may not be their father's ! There is no guarantee pups will turn out looking like him .... Breeding is not a simple thing at all......... Looking forward to more pics of your boy! Oh..and he is only your first dog- let him teach you about dogs - use him as a stepping stone , follow his breed , and one day, perhaps, you will find a good solid gene poll that you have studied , and want to breed ethically from. :)