Dogsfevr

Yep i agree pick him up at present to break the "normal routine". As already said the door maybe be open but pup obviously hasnt figured out what is expected so you needto go back to the basics. Also agree either pup has an infection or what you are feeding is high in something that makes him pee alot.

Agree he does look more typical of a red nose pittie than an AmStaff but as others have said gather all your info from the original purchase,sales reciept,puppy pack,papers & everything refferring to what the breed is otherwise yep comply but you do need to find out what you nned to do & maybe eat humble pie Chipping as staffy certainly wanst the best move by whome ever did that. It would be like me chipping my dogs as "setters" i own 3 varieties irish,english.gordon.

Like others have said be patient & consistent . If you feel after 1/2 nothing is happening walk inside & then go straight again to break the pattern. I have found with my big dogs they are very quick to learn & if they are looking like doing nothing i will get them excited & then go straight into the toilets routine. The key is to stick to what you want & use the same words. Pup feels toilet is inside because thats its normal routine at present,go outside /come inside toilet so just be quicker

I think the key point is dont expect separation anxiety or anything else.The more you tread on egg shells often the more traumatic it is for pups. Ask the breeder what the current toilet routine is.For example all our pups leave using a doggy door & having access when they need to go. You can train to tell you but it means being very "on the spot" & using a method that doesnt frustrate the pup. Some teach them to ring a bell/pull a rope to dont a bell/scratch/bark. All ours have the doggy door 24/7. Starting off in your room is fine but dont allow on the bed if in the future this isnt part of the plan.

Mine are pee feathered washed nightly,bathed fully 2-3 times a week & done in human shampoo,have done so for over 20 years with no issues. The dogs we see with skin issues are the ones not bathed regulary & not brushed out. 8 years & maintance bathed every week plus show baths every week for that time in human shampoo plus others done over the yars Um skin issues i think not

All our dogs sleep on the bed/couch & we have no issues. Respect is earnt by being consistent. You own a dog & they respect leadership by being treated as a dog & knowing the boundries & the rules which everyone must follow Spoiling creates monsters . We love every one of our dogs & yes they are considered spoilt but they now exactly where they stand & what the rules are & if i say jump they ask how high. It does sound like your westie is setting the rules & waiting for you to respond & generally its the "oh isnt that cute" or it doesnt want o so the dog wins the battle,soon the battles are won more by the dog & less by the humans. Dont panic,your dog will be confused by the change in your appraoch(this is the confusin part of not being consistent before).As long as your being fair but firm your pup will understand what you want in now time & settle to the new rules. The key is it isnt a baby or stuffed animal its a living creature which is a dog & to be a dog & feel comfy in that you must treat them as such. When a dog is giving this respect they make super loyal pets not a confused wilderbeast that is not fun to be around & 14 plus years of a little monster soons becomes very unpleasant & a chore Westies are turds to groom because often the owners allow them to get away with it so you need to look at how you brush,where you brush & what your using. *Always brush on a raised area(washing machine,table etc etc & always place a non slip matt for dog to stand on)Never brush on your knee,ground. *Look at your tools & ask yourself do they hurt the dog,some brushes are very hard & cause dogs to react to the unpleasant experience,brush your arm with your chosen tool & it shouldnt hurt. *What technique do you use when you brush.For example do you make a big deal out of it or are you too the point,consistent,firm but fair. * what voice tone do you use when the dog reacts?? *As a professional groomer i will say many of the dogs that are hard to groom have been because owners have attempted to do things themselves & the dog has not learnt right from wrong.Bad handling can create a lasting memory for a young dog I would suggest asking your breeder for advice & see if they can show you what to do or refer you to someone who can help you with your current issues.A good grooming salon will also show you who to do the basics(brushing etc et) correctly. As for the vet & nails to be honest i dont now many vets who can cut nails,many still use those horrid guillotine clippers & have no clue how to hold the dog & trim.Maybe your vet is a star .

I would imagine it is the jab thats helps the muscle tears at this time.I have had a dog have a similiar issue & the jab is the final touch in recovery

of the meals you give what one does she eat the best & with what combo?? As said already she could be getting to much,teething can also make them picky. Ours get 3 meals at that age but if there picking at there food then they miss that meal.Grazing isnt eating & when they graze they learn that the food is always there so there is no rush to eat. Also consider you mix may simply be a food overload for her .Go back to the simple basics. Did the breeder give the pasta.vegies, or more the mince,bones & necks??

Are you feeding what the breeder recommended?? Cavies can be notorious for being picky eaters so stick to your guns early

I was always under the belief the manufactuers guide to giving the injection was no on the same day as annula vaccs.That it should be given separately. It would be interesting to see what is the protocol for this. Okay found this on there 2008 news release "ProHeart® 6 is generally well tolerated. Do not use in sick, debilitated or underweight animals, animals with a history of weight loss, or within one month of vaccination. Use with caution in dogs with pre-existing allergic disease. A small percentage of dogs showed mild, transient swelling or itching at the injection site. While rare, allergic, digestive, hematological, or neurological reactions may occur. In addition, death has been reported. ProHeart 6 is available only through a restricted distribution program. Only veterinarians enrolled in this program can receive and administer ProHeart 6. In addition, ProHeart 6 must only be administered to clients whose owners have been advised of the risks of ProHeart 6 and sign an Owner Consent Form. "Can ProHeart 6 be given with other medicines? In well-controlled clinical studies, ProHeart 6 was used safely in dogs receiving other veterinary products such as anthelmintics, antiparasitics, antibiotics, analgesics, steroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), anesthetics, and flea control products. ProHeart 6 should not be given within one month of your dog being vaccinated. Tell your veterinarian about all medicines you have given your dog in the past, and any medicines that you are planning to use with ProHeart 6. http://www.proheart6dvm.com/ All the info is on here

Settrlvr, my dog was on Advance and he suffered copraphagia, dull/flakey coat and bad breath. A reaction to the food is one thing, what the food contains and the calculation of nutrients it provides is another. Truth be known, young puppies could be best fed on pig pellets, but this would be a topic of much debate and/or argument from accross the board. I now that after 24 years as breeder im fully aware just pointing out whislt it is good it like many products doesnt agree with every dog. No food is worth it if the dog has the squirts constantly & gains no benefit from the product

I though heartworm was a vacc only?? Canine cough is the only vacc im aware off given up the nose. We do not recoomend it to our puppy owners & if they chose to use it its against our advice. Good vets will give the pros/cons & the risks but most dont because its a good money earner & the prices they charge are plain ridiculous . It may be convient but i wouldnt waste that much money when there are safer options & cheaper options.Isnt that hard to give a monthly/daily pill unless you have a health issue that makes it a problem. We have vets here charging betwenn $120- #170 ,i say come in sucker

I have used the eagle pack giant & whilst good my dog had chronic runs on it & had to be switch to another .

Personally as a breeder if i breed a dog with a suspect condition it wouldnt be leaving until 12 weeks & over. We breed a puppy with a murmur.There,s not an issue in the breed but its was something we have never had.The pup stayed till 4 months when we where satisfied of its future & had regular checks during its advancement in activity level. If it was in its best interest to PTS we would have,if it could have lived a good quality but on mes we would have keeped it As heart meds are very expensive & something you need to factor into the equation. Being a loving owner many can do but paying out anywhere from $100 a month for meds is not something everyone can afforded. It went to a new home & is fine .The murmur went away but it wasnt a breed like cavies known for there issue.

Yep training.Young Am staffs just dont now there boundries & to be honest i would never leave the combo together simply due to size & the Am staffs age. Also be make sure the other dog also isnt encouraging the behaviour in which case both dogs needs to learn right from wrong .Also ensuring the Am Staff gets time out from the little one. Make sure your Am Staff is getting daily walks,lots of mental stimulation. As already said dont mix up aggression & playing roughly.You could be disciplining the dog incorrectly presuming its aggression when its simply an Am Staff playing like they should amongst there own size.

"any decent groomer should know how to groom a Schnauzer" Oh you wish. As a mini breeder & professional groomer it is one of the breeds that suffers dreadfully by being groomed incorrectly . The number of times our puppy owners have been on the phone in tears because the groomer has clipped the beard off or trimmed it like a dunny brush or they have given it owl eyes. The greater majority groom them like scotties. PIAA groomers doesnt equate to knowing how to do breed specific,seen the results of some

We have the oldfield & liberty.For a samime i would say of the 2 the oldfield cyclinder. I use the liberty all the time on my showdogs but we groom a number of sammies & we use the oldfield super cyclinder

I dont agree with letting them stay unless there is a good reason.A good groomer doesnt need the owners hoovering & the dog reacting to there body lagnuage.We wouldnt let them stay . Good groomers now how to whip them into shape with kindness & often way easier than sedating & causing the dog to panic as it has no control over its body. Scissoring is very easy when you now how to handle a dog & work at the same time & a novice who,s unsure about hanlding skills & scissoring can create fear that doesnt need to be there Yorkies can be fiesty little monsters to groom & this is with very out going ones.They are little wrigglers & generally try there hardest to not be groomed but with the right groomer who is able to work with the dog they are easy to work with once they feel the confidence in the groomer . A good groomer as Clyde said will also give you tips on how to work towards the future with your grooming needs & how to handle your little one.Dogs often take on a whole new persona around good professionals due to the respect of those grooming them.

Yep teething wont make them weep can certainly affect the eyes though

Dogs can still get parvo even though they are vacc

Here its a very simple "no"On the spot & instant.Nothing to encourage the behavior or to make the discipline more attention than is needed. I have gundogs so there mouthy & pups also explore with there mouths so i am always happy to compromise on my terms & have never had an issue. Pups can sometimes crave of the reaction of there owners & the more fancy it is the more fun the bad action can be. Say no & walk away

just make sure you dont over do it or one fades out the other. We swear by colloidal silver though

We've had him for three weeks and he already looks to me as Mum and to see how to behave. We spend all day together every day so we've bonded very quickly. I'm not trying to make him "because you feel its a poodle & should". I know forcing him is the worst way and am insulted you'd even suggest it. My last poodle hated water and in his 16 years never set foot in the ocean and I was fine with it. I was generalising when I said that poodles normally love water. thanks to everyone else for the advice. I'll give those ideas a go :-) Why insulted im only echoing your phrase "I've no idea why he's scared. He's a poodle so he should love swimming!" As to being insulted re read your post about forcing .You placed the pup in the spa ,it shakes with fear & runs away fast.At present your are forcing .You have had him for 3 weeks be patient . Buy a clam shell & let the pup do its own thing at its pace not yours. If your insulted i dont care i am posting for the dogs interest not yours

These are questions you should be asking your breeder . Muscle condition comes with age & no way would i even consider jogging her. Be patient she is only a baby & will be one for many more months.

Breed has nothing to do with being a natural swimmer. Sorry to say but not every dog wants to swim nor enjoys it & you may find you need to change what you want to what is in the best interest of the dog,You just cant make it want because you feel its a poodle & should. Forcing the issue will only make it worse & associate you with the fear. . If you want it ti swim you needto be patient not pushy,you need the dog to accept the water & it will in its own time become curious & with baby steps you may progress to a dog that wants to swim . Plenty of poodles have drowned just like plenty of other water retrievers I would also gather from a previous post you would have only had this dog for a week or so?? Give the pup a chance to trust you because what you do now will make & break a major life experience