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She is possibly just HOT ..and instinct is telling her move her babies somewhere cooler. Unfortunately in these modern times, bitches can not usually choose the best spot/bedding for their litters... we do it for them.Sometimes we can be a bit off Please make sure there is no supplemental heating... that puppies can lie on a cool floor -or put in a couple of large wrapped ice bottles to keep things cool. Hot/very warm puppies tend to not spend as much time cuddling up to the bitch/feeding ..as they are lying away to stay cool... What is the temperature on the bed in their box?

agreed

Hopefully she will accept your decision,and rehome him responsibly ..desexed,and with owners checked for suitability . perhaps someone on here can help with fostering or something first? Poor pup...and poor owner to be in such a pickle

CLICK here and please consult a veterinary behaviourist .

Sorry - I can't help...as I would never get a young puppy to be company for two old/middleaged dogs. I guess it is done frequently..and with success ...however I just don't think it's fair on any of them...The puppy will want to race and jump and play... and older dogs may not be keen.The puppy WILL get grumped at by both dogs The pack is now unstable.... the old rottie now has a rambunctious puppy to cope with, as well as her arthritis The heeler male may well be quite happy to take life at a slower pace, now..and be much happier having extra time with his humans- doing training,going for longer walks ... You are doing right in not leaving them alone...and praising him at those times I can't offer anything else useful, I'm sorry . Hope it will all settle for you.

Practise, Practise,Practise until recall/heel is perfect. Keep dog on a LONGLINE .. so he can run, not harass/attack wildlife/be safer from snakebite.

Has she been checked for any urinary tract infections? What are you cleaning up the accidents with? If the smell is still there...and she has not been corrected AS SHE~IS peeing ..she may now 'think' that is one of the approved toilet spots.

Where do you live? if you can afford it, i would recommend you take your little dog to a VET BEHAVIOURIST .. they can assess a dog's psychological condition.. and can also assess the physical, plus prescribe medication if needed .

So sorry ,Gayle... I'm sure she will go with love and peace.

Read the ingredient lists on the pack.. and you will see there are probably differing protein/calcium levels ....

SHE needs to do a training course! I think this poor pup has been sadly neglected,apparently.His 'problems' seem to me to be just an untrained puppy..and that is NOT HIS FAULT. perhaps when she had the rottie as a pup she was much more stable,and had the time to spend with it? My guess is ,if she is just split from someone...things have been rocky for sometime..and puppies ,like little kids, will not be happy campers with so many bad vibes floating around She probably didn't put the work into him either...cos he's 'just a little dog'. Rehoming him may indeed be a good option for the dog... as soon as possible ...so he can be somewhere stable..and begin to grow as he should.

So- what has changed in her world/life? What is happening that has led her to all this activity? Is she getting her regular walks/training/grooming? Is she perhaps coming in season? is she still in the same yard/run/room? Are there new dogs/cats/babies in the household? . tail-biting can be a sign of pain.. the dog nibbles to relieve the feeling. it can also point to fleas.... or anxiety..... or 8 week old puppies playing ...because their mother would not put up with such carrying-on!

*splurk* !

Beautiful shots

provided she is settled..she can be sitting/lying at your feet - if you are with her she does not need to be crated all the time. NO jumping up & down on furniture/into vehicles /up on fences..and no racing around. She may need an elizabethan collar on to stop stitch chewing... or you can try her with a plastic basket muzzle (get one fitted properly, and only use when supervised)

But you obviously didn't tell them :confused:

oops How awful. The poor GP was in your yard though.. it's not as if your dog went next door to get it.

He chased as many rabbits as were silly enough to be out in daylight .. they are very safe- he's not fast

Well.. now ya know. do NOT trust those pint sized monsters!! One of the most painful bites I have had was from a chi.

yep- lots.

My thoughts... there are lots of reasons.. all sorts of circumstances, but the short ,general answer is - Yes. Dogs are not robots.. they can react to each animal individually..and for many reasons. Dogs can also show extreme aggression if another dog is in their territory ... If it was a puppy attacked.. that's unusual.. but without knowing the circumstances it is hard to make a judgement as to the 'whys' Was it your dog who was attacked? I hope it's OK.

Cows that wander too near the coolroom are definitely shot Horses/sheep/cows etc - no they aren't shot here .. at first...unless they break fences/owners have been asked to keep them confined/they are harassing/breeding with stock. Dogs usually get one chance ... if they are not actually attacking anything, we call/offer food ... try & get them close to see any collars etc . Unfortunately, if that doesn't work , they are shot.

doesn't sound good. I'm sorry. It is not only biting someone.. it is the act of lunging toward someone which can scare/anger people,too ..and that won't change, with him muzzled,unfortunately. for muzzles .. CLICK HERE may I also suggest seking advice from a veterinary behaviourist ..who will understand what is happening in your dog's brain..and advise you on management strategies.

.......well, This is Gert & Bernie Gert the dog, and Bernie the cat , taking it easy in the humidity...