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yes! *looks up at the picture shelf * I only have one, but love it ..it was created by a friend . :)

Thanks, folks....Bernie's lamp is definitely dimming fast , he is around 14...and he will be much missed .... and I'm sure hamlet will miss the face washes bernie gives him , and which i have never been able to capture on camera

You may find helpful things HERE and HERE :)

Ohhhh..a matched pair! She is just beautiful , and obviously happy and loved. That last photo is amazing :)

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The two boys are snoozin' just near my desk...and I couldn't resist.

Frenchie :p

It reminds me of the movie "twins!" :)

:) that second one is a great catch!

I definitely would not be rehoming - aside from that, I don't know, sorry.

before you panic. and google all sorts of odd things ....how about asking the vet ? :) ..

I'm pretty sure they are White Plumed Honeyeaters - very pretty :)

have never done formal retrieve anything ..but usually teach pups/dogs "Gimme" with anything they pick up ..toys/bones/sticks ..I get them to let me take it ..and then reward (don't use treats either, so can't help you there) once they know that ..then I just throw something , say 'get it", they run, grab it , I say 'Gimme" ..and they come to me .....then I throw, etc etc ..

Your photo didn't work , unfortunately ... :) I would suggest 2 meals a day ..just to keep her feeling as though she is getting it all . 1/4 beef heart is quite a lot of meat, actually .... maybe just feed that in the morning, and the 1/2 handful of bikkies at night? She can have raw carrots to chew if she likes them :) what sort of kibble is she eating?

Ouch! What training have you done with her to teach her that equipment is NOT to be chewed? That's an important lesson for pups ..esp strong ones. :) I will also ask how she gets an opportunity to do this, when you are on the other end of the leash ??? :D You sound as if you have a bit of a problem when handling your pup - have you had some input from a trainer at any time? What did they suggest? There are other sibe owners here- hopefully they can help you ... K9pro sell very good leads, etc

shivering is not always to do with cold AFAIK , it is also a sign of stress/anxiety/fear, and can be present when there is pain .

P C. interesting photos! It certainly does have fascinating reflections :)

Thinking of you all :)

Welcome :) What does your puppy do when he goes to puppy school? is he OK with pups there? Where else have you taken him to meet dogs? Have you asked, or do you know what he was like at the breeders with all teh other pups?

I think a roofed run is needed here... crows will be attracted by the sight/smell of food, crumbs/bird seed /bones etc in the yard , and I wouldn't put it past them to fly down to be with the pups ...where a peck in the wrong place could be nasty we have crows everywhere here- they steal a lot of our fruit & nuts .( I watched one pick a walnut off the tree yesterday:P ) and of course will feed on ill or weak sheep...but have never attacked puppies, or us or our poultry . they are generally very smart , and placid.

he needs a reason to go to his crate :) His crate should be where the disgustingly yummy food happens!! it needs to be the only spot where he gets his absolute fave thing ..whether that is a teaspoon of peanut butter, or a chicken wing to chomp, or a treatball with a few cat bikkies inside (my dogs would kill for a few whiskettes )

Do regular pickups, and wash with a specific disinfectant type cleaner (not normal household disinfectant) ? Put another bit of turf in a covered area? make sure her bit of turf is very clean . put up a divider/fence? Sorry .....no real idea.

yes. I second this .

My simple bit of advice for now is to have them in separate rooms or whatever when they are fed . pick up bowls , and then let them both into the backyard . NO treats/bones etc to be left lying around, either, and no dogs underfoot when kids are eating . This is just to physically avoid something nasty. How did Dusty go at puppy school and/or obedience classes?Do you practice training at home ,or when she has her daily walk? have you read up on Nothing In Life Is Free? CLICK HERE to learn more :) It is great, because your dog gets to have lots of praise/cuddles , but not just because it looks cute ..therefore, your dog will learn to watch its manners :)