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A pup may not be ideal- but an older dog may be! :D An older dog whose owner has gone into care or who has been surrendered, fostered and found to be easily handled , etc could be perfect! Pups are hard work - and for folks used to having an 'empty nest'.. used to going places, doing things... pups could be a bit too much . Just IMO

Love my kelpie , HALTI and GENTLE LEADER are both brand names for dog halters, or 'head harnesses'

What sort of fleas are they? The largeish ,hopping ones, or the tiny ones which are permanently(almost) attached to ear tips /between toes.....in clumps, often. The capstar is probably killing those immediately on her- but a couple hours later.. on hop ...more, etc etc.... Can she not have a spot on, or rinse?

Nasty. poor little girl. Agree Vet for AB's in case puncture wounds have let infection in ...(and so the attack is on record!) and a professional to start work soon on helping her regain some confidence. edit - :D glad she's been to teh vet.

Why can't he train this one in the same manner? How many dogs has he had ? I know experienced people who have done this- and from memory the dog was tested/accredited accordingly by the relevant organisation...and this was a long time ago - before there were law suits for everything! I don't think I would like to be in a position where my Guide Dog was losing its sight ..and I knew that my next one was around 18 mths away ...MAYBE....depending on health, temperament and ability....

I just want to the OP for being level-headed and able to peruse the varied advice offered, then make up her mind to get personal professional help

Hi, welcome! I agree with what the others have said!! 1: keep him on lead. 2: please do not use a halti .. he is young , and you should be learning th eskills to walk /control him using voice, and a flat collar. :D 3: just from reading your post... my GUESS is that this is not 'playing'/focussing- it sounds like prey drive... and if so, needs addressing. If he is so focussed as a youngster, he may have terrific potential for learning things!! Now, may I suggest you immediately start feeing him using THIS

Do ypou HAVE wandering Dew in your yard?Allergic responses I have seen have been more than one patch on one leg ...perhaps it is a reaction to an insect bite ..or a scratch or something which is now irritated/infected? The vet is the best person to ask

great shots of your 4 leg family !

She is not being 'naughty' - she is being a baby/puppy . IMO, 'Naughty' is when a dog KNOWS the rules , has been taught the rules, but then does something opposite . Even then, it is usually owner fault It is an owner's task to GUIDE a pup into correct and appropriate behaviour ... so- have her confined so she cannot get to the dining table... or distract her with REALLY fun toys/bones, or spray the underside of the table with something bought from a pet supply store ...Bitter Bite or similar - tastes horrible, and deters chewing . Running under the car? perfectly normal ..puppies LOVE tunnels and dens and hidey holes. Keep pup on a leash ,or perhaps have the drive sectioned off when she is out there? Call her out in a very friendly voice, and reward her with praise or treats or a favourite toy , when she is with you....

Give him his food outside ... give him BIG bones to play with outside ..and do NOT make eye contact with him, or tell him to 'shoosh' or anything when he is making noises ....he WILL stop eventually , THEN quietly and calmly let him in- no need to speak to him or anything.. just ignore him , but let him in.

Agreed- just let him be, and stay still and rest- that is Nature's way of giving the body a chance to heal ..sleep and quiet and rest, and wholesome food . he is very ill, and hurting -naturally he won't respond-his body is busy FIGHTING INFECTION , and it is certainly not "weird" ! Think about anyone you know who has had a severe infection -whether it be meningitis, or pneumonia or a bad flu . They probably just wanted to rest & sleep as well dogs don't 'do' placebo effect .Treatment either works, or it doesn't . Hopefully the AB's will do the trick over the next week or so

I read that the housemate HAS moved out - the OP is keeping dogs separate, and is undertaking to work with a professional . Can we really decide that by reading stuff posted here? I would prefer to await the results of an asessment by someone experienced and professional before thinking that way . Admittedly there is a problem which needs urgent attention ,but the OP is aware of this, and will hopefully get support and help to do the best for her beloved dog.

Gosh- that is one handsome puppy! :D

he,he,he....... a baldy fat ferret, she could be

Hi, and welcome! Perhaps ask the breeder to send the diet sheet to in print form, with quantities? That way you BOTH know what is being done in case of problems meat does not get cooked. Might be an idea to ask the Breeder what form of vitamins they have been using If you explain to the breeder that you are new to this sort of feeding, and would be able to do it better if you had it printed, surely they will oblige? I have not ever fed a large breed like this, so am not much help - I'm sure others will be along to put you on the right track though

..and those of Spongey's owner A good professional can assess how the household interacts, and help manage things .

I have never bought in a brown container.. have just bought a litre in the normal container , so can't help, sorry...Those labels read slightly differently (BIG PRINT) . Permoxin is great here- it is one of the few things which will kill the stickfast(rabbit) fleas the dogs have!It doesn't smell strongly, and has like a wetting agaent in, so a little goes a LONG way .

Different maker? what is written on each label? What is written in teh ingredient label?

Firstly no food for 24 hours .Stop any processed foods for a time ..and try him on either boiled chicken and rice, or boiled chicken and sweet potato . The chicken should be just meat- NOT any bone. Does the vet know he has diarrhoea?If the diarrhoea /straining worsens, or continues after the no food for 24 hrs, or you see any blood,or he vomits , Wally needs to see the vet pronto!!He may need to have some tests done to find the problem.. or it may be as simple as a very confused gut from different food/water/environment. The scratching/itching may be another sign of some sort of food allergy intolerance ..or it may also be shampoo/flea treatment,fleas, a gardeb plant..... oops- snap* lillysmum

Sounds fine to me. The correction should be just an instant's tightening/tug with good vocal praise immediately she responds

perhaps it's the extra bones and other good things! Good news anyway

Nice Very Spring!

That is one very very gorgeous pup.!!! Russ is just lovely That 2nd pic... that is amazingly cute! Doesn't sound stubborn- sounds to me - just from interpreting what you wrote .. as if he is a bit scared and hasn't been socialised very well . Agree with contacting his breeder and ask whay they havedone with him in regrads to socialising... he has only been with you a short time, too.. don't expect too much! perhaps he has never had any leash training from the breeders- he may have just been outside in a pen ... oh- and I do hope you do not leave that collar on him ...that loop can easily hook a leg, or something around the house ..and that could be nasty

How horrible this may help you ?