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The idea of the water is that they do get a decent squirt ..not a mist

Poor nelson... Does he have an actual bucket, or an elizabethan collar? It is your job now to find bowls etc OVER which the 'bucket' will fit ..and tall enough so he can reach the water . You may also want to have a look HERE Any way you can stop his access to stairs when you're not around?Just in case

No. Make sure though, that things are as comfortable as possible ... a non wobbly bath. Very shallow water . a towel/mat in the bottom so there is no slipping water poured/sprayed gently..and always start at the feet .... until your pup learns you mean no harm. Have pup on lead, too.

Those names, are they kennel prefixes, or just dogs' names ?

do it really fine ... when our dogs steal guineafowl eggs..they suck out the contents very neatly

I would think so... he is still feeling everything new ...

Your puppy is a baby ... and if you have spent a lot of time with it when it first came home... of course it will now cry What else does it have to eat/play with when you leave?

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sounding much more comfortable !

Kashing- what do you mean by 'obedience training' ? Do you mean going to classes , or do you mean getting the puppy listening/obeying at home ...learning house rules and manners ? You might get some information on training your puppy at home if you CLICK HERE

Good update!! :D

While 'trade' is a very useful behaviour .....and can be life saving! it can also encourage a smart dog to find stuff to trade (looks down at Hamlet) .....

No expert ,but if it is testosterone fuelled... it may help..but will take a month or two to have any effect.,I think. I am hoping someone has the name of a reputable professional you can ask..Kathy couldn't give you teh name of someone else?

Sounds like a good company to avoid!

Hi- don't get side tracked by the 'in house' comments in your thread..... but please do contact a professional. The lady mentioned is in perth ..and will most likely be able to assist you. Your old dog does not deserve this ..and she and your young dog need to be made feel secure and settled. Best of luck with it all...

Bonnie- is your dog healthy? is she old? Could she have problems with teeth/pain?

Glad you got it sorted:) Eyes do not usually change without a very good/bad reason

..it will happen , until the message reaches everyone.

Grass seeds ( awns from barley grass) will enter the skin.. and move .. causing a small'tunnel' which then becomes infected. The infection may abscess inside.. or pus may leak out of the entry hole. These particular seeds can, if not found, migrate up a leg!!

Good update!

I was trained in 'old school 'training ... and none of it involved hitting/kicking/excessive force.There were some decent corrections using chain collars .. but there was also plenty of praise/reward for a job well learnt/done . A lot of what is described here..including the first description is just bullying/cruelty.

Yes, consult a Vet behaviourist . poor dog..and poor you!

You haven't even asked about feeding him yet. ;) OR training styles :D ;) Or what collar/head halter/harness to use. ;) yep..varied is a good description!

Urk. No grass seeds? Could he have trodden on something spikey/poisonous at the beach? or cut himself on rocks? Good luck at the vets, it sounds painful .

You haven't even asked about feeding him yet. ;) OR training styles :D