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Human emotions is often why dogs get screwed up . All my dogs are taught to be crated overnight because it’s a great tool . vet stays if overnight require a crate unless you use a vet who does free range stays and doesn’t worry about IV’s ,drips,drains,open wounds . Some dogs will destroy things overnight ,I would sooner a dog allowed indoors and crated than turfed outside at bedtime . so surely that comes under life saver,sanity saver,safe place . All our puppies from birth to homing have learnt about safely being contained ,we encourage all our owners to continue crating or penning overnight until puppy has learnt to be safe . Most dogs don’t need to be crated but then often the owners against crating overnight will happily shut them in the laundry for the night and see that is superior . I say if an owner is crating overnight they have there reasons,they may rent,dog may be destructive,still a puppy or it’s simply the best of the alternatives.

Does the cavalier have anxiety issues

Schnauzers shouldn’t have a body odour . This is not normal ,what does the groomer say about the coats

Oily is very obvious especially when clipping them . What sort off lotion are you putting on . Yeast can cause these issues so ideally you need decide why . Thyroid issues can cause massive yeast issues . Food,oatmeal shampoos feed the yeast .

No to marrow bone depending on breed may end up with a very sick dog due to the marrow and the bone is too hard on the teeth . You can try stock feeds and stuff for horses to not chew but looks like the wood inside is not functional. May be better to get some aluminium sheeting and attach to that area or even heavy duty rubber

We never feed by calculations ,we feed based on the dog,the seasons,the work load , and it’s body condition. If your rotating your meats there shouldn’t be a need to make it too hard . If I feed based on the calculations all my dogs would starve to death

You will be dealing with the excitement and issues for weeks to come . Pup deserves it’s time at pick up and yes as a breeder your dog wouldnt be allowed on the property and I would be annoyed if you just turned up with it . Let the pup deal with the change ,manage the meet n greet at home very simple . pup goes in the backyard when you get home to toilet see the yard and the other family member deals with older dog either going for a walk ,feed time and a slow meet n greet ,no guarantee your older dog will like the pup ASAP

You need to go back to basics and teach self control and re establish yourself as being the high value treat . I would start with walking out the front door establishing the expectations of out the door privileges. I would seriously consider getting one on one help now than going it alone or joining a good obedience class. Look into body awareness videos which teaches handler and dog to work as a team whilst stimulating the brain and easy to set up in the backyard . Sit out the front and reward calm self control behaviour . Out of curiosity did you do puppy school,I often see the low value in humans higher value in other dogs from puppy classes focusing on free for all behaviour and not life skills behaviour .

There is no set price so phone breeders . Dont rush ,find a breeder who has stable natures to start off with . Make sure your prepared to keep the nature and unless looking at a smooth coat please teach it to love grooming . We are one off the many groomers who refuse to groom Chows unless we have meet it or referred by a trusting person , Sadly far too many are grooming aggressive and go to groomers in terrible condition. The last Chow we did took 2 off us 4 hrs to clip off

Not a terrier but easy wire coat Petit Basset Griffen Vendeen or Bretagne . The PBGV are great family dogs and enjoy being real in the woods

I have friends who do competitive tracking and lure coursing with there Borders and are great . We have boarded a few and they are delightful dogs very much under estimated. They certainly have there “why should I streak” which is something to factor but as a pet there great little dogs . I was going to suggest Irish Terrier again a fabulous pet but note long legs aren’t your thing .They would be great for bushwalking,cycling

You used the word ethical multiple times on doing the right thing .The public that read these posts suddenly jump on the band wagon off believing a little bit that people selectively post instead off giving an answer that is educational covers many ethical choices and tough decisions on what is right,what is wrong and offers the best whole picture going forward . Your bold bit is nothing to the rest off your post ,obviously you don’t like clarification ,not my problem .

A good rep vet can tell if a bitch will likely struggle to birth natural . But here’s the deal which evils would you prioritise. #Bitch may not whelp natural #Bitch may not whelp natural but health clearances are stellar and just as important for the bred going forward and pet owners. #Bitch will whelp natural but health clearances are average so pet owner gets a potential time bomb to love . #Bitch will whelp naturally but does not represent the breed in correct nature. #Use average stud dog because he’s friendly . # Use a stud dog with great/clear health tests and produces great natures but is slightly nearly during matings . These are the real questions breeders look at ,in the perfect world they would just get on with it . The problem with these topics and people who get vocal also dont factor anything Some would prefer a natural whelp but who cares about other factors. Luckily good breeders don’t just think that way because bringing dogs into this world happy and healthy relies on many factors with tough choices made .

It often makes wonder if the same thought is placed on females who use ivf .

Will proudly put my hand up and say we do AI and have on 2 occasions opted for elective . My business ,my choice based on the factors that where more important at that moment .Factors can vary from long weekend ,size off the litter ,extreme heatwave and added risk to the bitch based on vet discussions and weighing up the pros and cons . C section is not a convenient cheap choice and a successful c section is based on a good vet practice. There are also issues that can occur with a csection that certainly doesn’t mean easy afterwards . But elective has its place As for AI if you bring a nasty arse bitch for a mating to my dog then you get an AI.Yes some bitches turn into moles . A friend had to retire there top winning bitch after a male bite her ear during mating and it flopped . Dog was stunning,great health, asset to the gene pool but a PIA when mating and had a history off doing this . Owner would have preferred AI had she known. AI is not the end off the world . AI is often better for the bitch stuck underneath especially if the male won’t turn ,would sooner Ai than use a breeding hitch to just get natural hold the bitch in place . Matings here are done with the animals best interest not a human emotion off silliness . Our last 2 litters where standing AI ,quick,simple and successful .

The only experience I can give was removing the glaucoma eye was the best outcome ever.

Its a human tablet for wind ,we use it on the big dogs in stress scenerios for bloat but wouldnt give it to a pup . For puppies we use something for babies ,luke warm baths but yes the vet asap would be better

I have a dog riddled with cancer & other nasties ,we have opted for no further testing ,no poking & prodding or sitting at the vets on his own in his senior years . He is on low dose pain meds & we are just going with quality which our vet is very supportive off . We cant save him so doing "further" is not an option ,he is enjoying each day which is his normal .

How have the pups been raised,what have they been exposed too. What are you expecting from the dog in general life , Are you wanting busy brain,laid back,outside/inside . From a boarding kennels owner we find Cattle dogs an issue especially poorly raised ones . What is ACD crossed with Kelpies have all been a joy but neither off your choices are pure

I don’t like to sugar coat things . If you fell the dog is the wrong fit please rehome smartly sooner than later . At 8 months the dog can be retrained with the right people , I don’t think it’s the wrong breed any dog can do this when an owner is not confident around dogs . It doesn’t mean this dog is dominant it maybe reacting to your lack off confidence and it not knowing where it fits and how it’s meant to behave / react

Regarding this as a groomer we do dogs that where perfect toy fine and then flip a switch to hating it with no man handling . Often owners have tried themselves . Dogs with Thyroid issues are known for hating there nails being done . Dogs in pain . Nails is a tricky thing and oh how I wish every dog loved them being done

Just google animal transporters plenty will come up but importing even from NZ is not cheap . But you can try Only Imports KCR Mooreholme Baycity pet transport Total Animal Logistics there are others

I commented because how high is too high,how long is too long to lift a puppy off the ground by its collar . The method mentioned was inappropriate and you can’t compare apples with oranges even in neck structure and strength. It wasn’t good advice

Big difference between conditioning a dog to collar holding & what you suggested for discipline which was Lift it up & say no .Personally something i would never dream off doing lifting a dog up by the collar to say no & certainly not on a breed or individual dog with a soft neck . As your Malinios showed signs off aggression i gather it was working lines & would have been trained doing bite work from 8 weeks like many are in that breed . I would also doubt service dogs are disciplined in that manner by forcibly lifting them up ?? Service dogs are taught to accept & be rewarded by owners using the harness to assist with daily chores rarely the use off pulling a collar around the throat. And if catching a dog by a collar that hasn't been taught to be collar held but jumped straight to discipline than its not going to be any help either .

All the clients here whose dogs we groom get a needle test done,slides checked and outcome based on that ,simple and easy . Unless the lump feels attached or odd looking then start simple