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She will not fully shake off the anaesthesia til the morning ...make sure she's warm tonight ..if she doesn't want to eat, don't force her It's a full anaesthetic..and a surgery of some invasion ..so yes, she will be sore and weary . important- please do NOT let her JUMP in & out the ute..or up onto things! That sort of movement really stretches the surgery site She needs to not run/jump preferably until stitches are removed in about 10 days.Don't be tempted to let her gallop around before then ...especially as you have a long drive, should stitches tear

Pet shops are not usually reliable places to discover your dog's family tree-

In a dog park or similar area? I lived in the city- used to walk my dog twice a day .. and during leash walking, he was not allowed to pee. He had a toilet opportunity before we left ... When we free ran in large parks ..then he could pee on trees, but not all around suburbia.

Greyhound X ?

It doesn't sound as if this trip is an ideal first one for your pup. .... things will be hectic , and as PF says, if he is not crate trained (and yes, it is something which requires training) ..and if he is vocal/excitable you could have problems

Oh Thanks *tries to remember all the way back to the OP . *

Can you show us where? Is 'Animal Behaviourist' different to 'Dog behaviourist', with regards the law?

Why does this strike you as so funny?

I think fourpaws has been studying THIS. However, this pertains to ANIMAL behaviourist ...and is not dog specific..and boy - to be able to is a pretty amazing claim!! How would I choose? Well, I'd ask on D O L of course!! :D Pieces of paper wouldn't be high on my list of prerequisites ....rather experience, results, and personal recommendation . That would go both for general problem fixing, AND vet behaviourists (who DO have their bits of paper, of course), where I thought there may be need of medications.

Trouble is, aussielover-as it is a guide dog puppy , I guess they have the last word on treatments etc. Makes things tricky, I would imagine ..and hard for you to know what to do :rolleyes: .... just my two cent's worth..I would not think that it is a 'common' thing in young dogs , to be grown out of , either

Kashing... some toilet training hints for you CLICK here CLICK here and CLICK here remember, he is only a little baby ..and needs to be rested and taught gently. Lovely to see the photos !

Hopefully the vet will be thorough, and not just send him home on pain relief!

I'd be taking him somewhere to get seen . Poor boy. Seems as if there is a lot of pain.Not good. It sounds almost like a disc problem.....

So - you just saw the breeder ? If he has no diarrhoea and is happy, that's good news, though. With puppies, you have to worry, as they can get sick SO quickly ...

Yap... Your doctor gets mad with you? Time to find a new doctor !!! If you DO wish to pursue the legal side.. then you need to be healthy and be managing your grief. To do this- you need a Doctor who understands..and one who respects what you are feeling. Find another doctor-get healthy ... learn to TRUST someone else to guide you ...and when you are feeling stronger/more confident , THEN make your case. I wish you strength and wide open eyes

Hope all is well

Well presented reasoning

aahhh.. Thankyou. Apologies, Kashing. I obviously didn't read it properly .....

kashing? It appears you are online .., and you said ,I was wondering what the vet said ?

Oh - so you have been to the vet? What did they day, and how is the puppy?

After work may be TOO LATE!! puppies can go down hill VERY fast .. You need to leave work and take this pup to a vet . NOW. I hope you are indeed at the vets,and I hope your puppy will be OK. for the poor baby....

Hamlet is now 7, and up until this year was fine with thunder . Now he is quite anxious. etc.. I just let him go to his bed in my room ..and let him out when it's over .He just curls up & waits.....Don't know what he does when I'm not here..probably just sits at the back door ... on the blanket.

Indeed- and that is the job of whatever professional has been consulted .

actually you can It's just a matter of training them to go ON COMMAND .. and then,when walking, there is no peeing or pooing except where YOU want them to go . I trained many many dogs to do this, when doing Guide dog training ...as a lot of guide dogs go to work ..and at pee breaks , there is often only a small area in which toileting is possible/permitted. Must admit- seeing dogs peeing everywhere when walking is a pet hate of mine

he has that intent stare already ..not even fledged! Beautiful