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when suspending tyres,etc, use chain..and make sure there is at least one swivel. Can't be chewed , will last forever, and won't break!

Oh, and get draft stoppers or something to close the gaps under the door!

Grey little plastic traps (with no wire) are terrific! A TINY smear of peanut butter on them .. place them behind fridge/under sideboards,in the garage etc at night ... and dispose of dead mice in the bin. Those blunt nosed grey traps with no wire are safe for kids' fingers/dog noses, etc

Our dogs are used to prickles They get them every time they step outside - so it's no big deal. Hamlet loves hunting rabbits!

Glad he's eating ... but remember that altho his teeth are small, they are perfectly sharp enough! if he can bite/chew a toilet roll.. and undo string,he can chew dry food /bones! ;) Gradually reduce the liquid you are using ..just a little each day .. so that he is eating his dry -dry .Don't let him dictate what he eats !! If he has been eating slop at the breeder .. then he may need to learn about chewing . Some nice chicken wings (whole) ,lamb ribs, beef soup bones .. will encourage those jaw muscles to work, and therefore develop properly . Chewing is very important ;)... and bones are a much better thing to start him on than shoes/electric cords, or carpet .

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They can, but I think the OP's having a very ill partner in Hospital for months makes a huge difference in how time/energy can be allocated ... Panzer- I am glad your little one has found somewhere to go & be safe while you and your partner cope with what you have

being that it is mesh... it certainly would not keep rain off . I am thinking they mean the actual cover will not suffer from wind or rain damage ? Looks a good idea..provided the dog can not stand on hind legs to reach it, and scratch/bite a way out! ..or other dogs jump on it ;)

No rolling green pasture here for the dogs ;) Hamlet enjoys hunting amongst these 'roly poly' prickle bushes

The new pet guardian,, for rabbits/guineapigs & rats, perhaps? We do need photos!!

so ,what did the specialist who saw YOUR pup recommend?

It's only 24 hrs. If you are worried- ask his breeder They know their dogs/pups!

.... praise, cuddles ,etc. These are a GREAT reward .... if you read up on Nothing In Life Is Free .... then any praise /cuddling/treats should be given only when pup/dog is doing something 'good'. NOT pawing your leg to be picked up , NOT clambering ,uninvited onto the couch and your lap, NOT for just looking cute ;) Being calm and quiet , having all four feet on the ground when spoken to , sitting, ...all these are good times for skritches and cuddles and treats if wanted Our dogs get lots of vocal/physical praise when they behave

How wonderful to see a fit ,active and really responsive BB

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I agree with asking your vet for valium. ACP tends to affect motor control...whilst leaving the dog terrified

Oh.My ..he has a presence to him already ! I love these dogs' markings and temperament .

My Auntie had a cairn terrier .. my aunt was in her 70's when she got the dog..and this little dog was so forgiving and wonderfully personable She had my Aunt trained and was not the most obedient .. but put up with everything ..and was always SO pleased to see us - those twinkly eyes would shine out a warm welcome

Awwww....

EVERY nice thing lives in the crate ;) snuggle toys/heatpad (instead of a human) or well wrapped H/W bottle .. smelly yummy food .. cover the crate a bit .. have it where he can still see/hear/smell everyone ...

bones need to be fresh every day or two .. and freeze them first, so it makes it harder to get meat off. ;) what do you bury in his sandpit ? perhaps try tiny bits of dried liver... or individual bits of his kibble that way he works for his dinner ! Don't let him see you hiding all of them ..but let him see that there is something nice there!

Harper is a beautiful baby:) I think that,provided you offer the same as what is used to .. he will eat when he's ready . Don't start off hand feeding/coddling .. or he will soon think that is the way he should be fed all the time .... that's how puppies learn . Start him in the crate ASAP, too .. if that's what you want .. otherwise alongside you will be his 'normal' Well done with teh toilet training too!! Remember a good rule is : "start as you mean to go on "