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Another here who believes in mixing it up as much as you can so he is kept "off the boil" ....

Well Done ! here's hoping the effect lasts for more than this first night

They certainly are ! looks as though they had a long walk!!

Oh! @Teebs She has grown into a real beauty , and you've got her in tip-top condition Happy Birthday Miss BOLT for next week . Hope you get a cake ;)

We have a 4 yr old who throws up 9 times out of 10 eating / not eating ..doesn't make a difference ...

fingers crossed... it would be nice to cut back on the anxiety for EVERYONE

..and this is why a dog bed should preferably be a 'nest' shape ..not a flat mattress they have the instinct to dig/shape a hollow in which to curl ...

does he still pull with the harness ?

Several weeks is no time at all for such a wound to heal - let yourself take time, as it's what you have now - that, along with love and memories, to help fill the hole . You will never forget her ... gosh, I remember (with varying sketchiness) all my dogs from 60 years ago, til recent ... with mind-movies & tears ... most very happy memories,... and I am always thankful for the remembering

I just remembered One thing I have used !! You could try a good shadecloth it isn't as much fun to rip/chew as there isn't the mouthfeel doesn't seem as satisfactory, and there isn't "Tear/rip" noise/sensation. it folds/scrunches, yet holds warm air reasonable well in quantity ..metres & metres. It even survives the pig ;)

Sheena..our beasts rip up so many opshop towels & blankets & stuff ..but none of it seems to be eaten ...they are more discerning .

This One Was a bit sad in a way

same here towels etc to start with ..& then if they do just sleep in & rip ..warm stuff

newspaper sheets /opshop towels ! what does said rebel teenager do during the day ..and what types of bed/bedding are we talking about ? Oh ..and he/she is outside in a run only at night?

Awww.. Congratulations !! "Adoption Papers" Two wonderful words I couldn't get a video .. but no matter . Sooty is obviously healthy and happy and proving yet again , how magic happens at your place .

I was watching the dogs ...don't know much/anything about him at all.

Here's hoping ...

with some building help ..a couple of these remote opening devices may fit the bill! http://easyoutpetrelease.com/m/

There are some excellent ideas here for you to make your own and act upon. CLICK HERE here is an excerpt :

Can they cope with biking ?

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"Birdwatching"

I knew one of these..bought on the assumption he would be a noisy, alert watchdog like the rest of his family ...he was an affable couch potato LOL ( but dog aggressive ), Gorgeous boy ... absolutely kid-proof, too. One in a million.

One important thing ..> This may involve a long wait - finding the dog who 'fits' , and building up your knowledge base /confidence so that you will be ready ! and that should have raised a red flag !! A breed which someone said is hyperactive is NOT ideally for a first-timer. Beagle puppies are way tooo cute !! They are clowns They are independent ( recall may not happen in some cases) they are not the easiest to train they make a loud noise they sniff ..a LOT they are very keen to be doing stuff NONE of the dogs you get will be able to go biking any distance for about 12 months ..growing young bones need care . Great news that you're going to shows to see dogs ! Reading about them is one thing ...seeing them is another. Another thing ..do you have friends who take dogs to obedience classes, or dog parks ? I strongly recommend you regularly visit both of these as well , so you can watch different dog breeds/ages in action. If you are a first timer ... I would NOT recommend a Cattle Dog . They are agile,loyal, strong, wonderfully smart/trainable and seek a lot of input from experienced leaders. .They are originally bred to 'nip'/bite..and herd. this instinct can often come out around quick movements etc ..such as when kids are running and playing . Inexperienced owners may not see what's happening , and these dogs are built like a tank! I cannot speak of your other choice ..I don't know them at all .

Good plan ...you will have lots of fun with these..and also tailor them to your use