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good news about Obi ! hope it continues to improve.

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living in an apartment makes it tricky,I am sure there are better qualified folks than me who will help you All I can suggest is that you maybe invest in some of those pee-pad things and put them in the laundry? OR..when he peeson the carpet next..dab it with a tissue, and then put some on the paper where you want him to go....this means it will smell like a toilet area. Could you maybe get some artificial turf, a square of that could be used on the paper, perhaps? If he was used to grass or concrete where he was bred, then the texture of carpet etc will stimulate him to toilet Paper won't. Hmm. he is way too young to go out on the street yet, I feel. Poor pup. Some folks on here recommend crate training, too..handy for when you are trying to train, and for when you go out... here are some links for you to read http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...=crate+training http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...=crate+training http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...=crate+training

Ok... firstly your pup is a BABY!!! he needs PROTECTING from power cables etc...he is a baby, and they learn from putting things in their mouths! Does he have chew toys/kongs/bones for his use? he does not knwo why youare shutting him away in a laundry he will be very confused secondly..are you in a flat? Is that why you are training him to toilet inside? Thirdly... you may want to NOT let him on the carpet/couch until he DOES get some bladder control and toilet in an appropriate area. Then.. have a look here..from one of the many housetraining threads on here. you are not alone! Dogs don't speak English so saying things like "no" doesn't work for all. Dogs forget what they've just done within about 5 minutes so showing any dog an old mess just doesn't compute. Housetraining methods should perhaps be a permanent sticky as I'm always posting this method here, it involves kindness and reward but will require you and all in the household to be: CONSISTENT If it doesn't work, it is usually a lack of consistency. I normally get a new foster dog on a Saturday morning, I concentrate on the process on the Saturday and Sunday and Monday morning, quite often they've got it by Monday evening. Try this and let us know how you go please. I have had success with over 40 dogs in the last 4 years, of all ages from 1 to 12 years, including bad abuse cases. HOUSETRAINING TIPS Ok - first thing to do is decide on the command (I call it “do wees”) you will repeat over and over. You have to really focus on the dog for about 2-3 days to be successful. You have a pocketful of special treats on hand all the time for the first 2-3 days. Walk the dog several times a day and every time the dog wees, you get very excited and keep saying “Good boy/girl, do wees, do wees” – give the dog treats every time. First thing in the morning, last thing at night and every time you see the dog eat or drink (both precursors to weeing) whisk the dog into the garden and repeat the command “do wees”. Get very excited and present treats every time dog goes. The dog’s aim in life is to please you. If the dog should have an accident inside the house – say NOTHING at all. The dog soon gets the idea that when he/she goes outside you are really, really pleased and he/she gets rewarded. NB: Please note that the smell of urine must be properly removed for any housetraining to be successful. There are products on the market such as “Urine Off” but they are very expensive. A mix of white vinegar and water is a much cheaper alternative and should work for tiles and other surfaces although you should always take care with wood etc. For carpet/rugs, I use either a mixture of Napisan/water or bicarb of soda and water. I completely soak the stain using a dab on technique with a cloth. When it is very wet, I use an old towel to soak up the excess moisture. Again, be careful on any expensive carpet/rug, I have never had any problems but I cannot guarantee any method here.

Do you have any pics? Any idea how/when it happened? has he been scratching.. Is the swelling only on the ear flap. or on his forehead/jaw as well? Does his earflap feel hot? Poor boy..it must feel sore and uncomfortable

Hi.. Maybe you need to back to basics for a while... NO food/treats, except when the collar/lead is on So.. you have a hungry pup,a collar and lead. Call pup..he knows you have food, should be easy. he sits, you show him the collar..he takes off. Ok..no food...,no speaking, just get up, move away,and you wait 10 minutes ago, then try again... don't play his 'game' of 'chasey' When he is sitting and happy for you to show him the collar, he gets a treat. repeat until he doesn't worry. Next step...you progress to slipping the collar (with lead attached)over his head (have it done up, but very large, so this can be done easily. He will be very keen to get his food..something yummy..so shouldn't worry. Immediately iit's on..food time!! just let lead hang loose. Next step...put collar/lead on , and pick up lead, give him a treat, and go for a little walk... etc. he needs to learn that there is no choice. He accepts the collar/lead unit, or he is a bit hungry ;) Just my idea.... may not be your style, and that's fine . best of luck with him. he is very cute!!

Could be kennel cough..what is her temp ? It may also be an allergic reaction, tonsilitis..... the vet needs maybe to check her a bit more thoroughly, methinks

And if he goes back to his breeder, you can relax and enjoy your children.. and come back here when you're ready for a dog again :D Who knows, a little way down the track, someone here may have the perfect dog for your family... take care

Hi.. you may need to do some detective work has she been scared ? Is there a new dog around? Is there building or roadworks happening? Is the footpath that black stuff which gets HOT? Could a car have scared her? Has she been vet checked just to make sure she' ok? Des she race around at home still? Do you have any pics? She sounds interesting and this ""(she usually walks free with the leash still attached)."" is NOT a good idea at all :p If another dog came, or she got badly scared and took off....please buy a long lead if you want her to have more freedom ...that way she can enjoy the walk, BUT you will still be in control.

:p not GOOD pics at all.. but was outside just now and this is what I found Puppy Widget and one of our geriatric (12 yr old) chookies

Hmmm.. our puppies freerange with the chooks and guineas. As they are Koolies, they do ttend to chase, and providing it is 'chase and round-up' we let them be. Any chasing and attempting to grab is frowned on, and a squirt from hose/rattly something thrown near is bought into play. The pups are also praised for sitting/lying quietly when poultry are nearby. Being as you are on farm tho..having the birds running is not desirable, so I would be praising her for being settled around them, and discourageing any chasing. does she have her own(non live) chasey toys?

That's good! reminds me,I need to do some more for our guys

Hi..hopefully he went ok at the vets. *fingers crossed that is just a tummy upset and not something stuck somewhere*

AS he has 'dags' and is smelly..he may well benefit from a change to another type of food..weetbix and warm milk may not be helping, even tho he enjoys it. Has she had this dog checked out? His lack of response, the fact that he is carried to his food..the way he is 'triggered'...how is his sight/hearing? I was wondering.If he has a sight problem..and furniture or something changes, he may be getting all confused ? Sounds as if he has a lot going on in his poor brain

My opinion..not being a vet or having seen your dog. Give no food today, but make sure she has plenty of water available. This gives her stomach a rest...and lets you observe her. Tomorrow, if she still refuses her normal food..offer her the chicken and rice... as I said..just my opinion. Hope she is feeling much happier tomorrow

The pipe idea is a good one, but wouldn't work here..everything is red sand..and it would not roll much and/or fill up with sand!! I make ice-blocks for the youngsters.. use empty butter/marge conatiners as moulds.Spray inside them with oil into each, drop a chicken wing, about a dozen bits of kibble, a couple slices of apple, a few bits of liver treats and some cut-up bacon rind. make up some low-salt stock... preferably from home-boiled chicken. pour into moulds til just over 3/4 full. put lids on and freeze When serving..run the moulds under a hot tap for a few seconds to loosen the iceblock . place on grass or concrete..or in a large bowl. Takes the dogs ages to lick it all up, and they get surprises along the way, as some things are on the bottom, some on the top...

Hi.. have you a photo to post? It is hard to give an opinion if we don't know how tall/long your pup is ;) How many meals is he getting now?

What a good girl she is becoming. Tomorrow..maybe you could make the kids feel important...and explain that as Molly is a baby, and this is her first party..they may need to help her by being quiet around her, etc etc... Little girls of this age usually respond well to being "mum" to any sort of baby Word parents up,too... best of luck!

I guess with small kongs it's harder...actually, we are down to one black kong the others have all been buried!!!!! I had 6..all different

maybe I'm a good Kong packer..it takes them ages! smear the inside with peanut butter ior cream cheese/ wedge in a chicken wing. fill spaces with cheese, soaked bikkies.whatever is moist. plug large end with piece of meat or large hard bisciut. freeze. bet it takes longer than 15 minutes ( I use the BIG black kongs )

I am so enjoying the progress being made Good for you!

Oh..bugga Poor little thing.

Hi..I heard this method recommended by a vet on radio some years back. he swore by it.... but did advise anyone trying it to make sure neighbours weren't watching

Good news everyday well done!

I am not a measurer nor do I feed a proper BARF diet... our dogs get mostly meat-on-the-bone and some dry..and whatever eggs they scrounge from the nests how they look dictates how much they get fed. You don't need to cook your dog's food raw meat providing it is good quality, is fine. I think people who use the BARF method use pureed or grated vege/fruit matter.