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Lets just say we dont feed barf although we do feed half dry/raw in over 24 years of breeding we have never had a C section. Only ever had 1 deformed pup & we now why. I have friends who only feed BARF & swear by it others like me who have seen no real benefits than commen sense feeding & in fact in my breed those who have chosen BARF have sen an increased issue in certain health issue due to feeding this way. Not all breeds can tolerate this form of feeding & you certainly need to understand what health issues your breed can be predisposed to. We had one of our puppy buyers recently who changed to BARF & the dog is now experiencing health issues that are related to too much red meats

yep not a god here either

Do you work??

We hand strip within reason.You have to realize though depending on the coat it wont be done in one go & wont be cheap & you will still need to work on the coat weekly anyway to maintain it. Depending on the nifes you use also depends on the results. Having said that we are booked out for 8 weeks & i truly dont now many groomers that hand strip correctly & many say yes but dont really now. For the legs i would suggest you go a horse shop or the canine dog shop & buy slick n easy stone

I have 2 dogs highly allergic to bees & have injections from the vet i take every where. I wouldnt put the dogs through the desensitizing just prefer to be more aware & ensure there are no plants which attract.

If you are happy with the groomer you find i suggest you book your next appointment at the same time. 80% of our clients book for the next 12 months Yesterday & today has been a nightmare on the phone with the hot weather

I would suggest you start phoning & see who has spots for that time.We are currently booked out 8 weeks in advance & most good groomers will be the same. Shampoo just supply your own if you use a product your happy with

You will need a Vari crate which will be easy in canada. Ask your breeder if they now any shipping agents . You will need an agent to do it for you & then work out the exact dates to so quarantine space can be booked. There will be different people at different prices with different ideas on the route to be taken. Friends who have brought dogs from the US have opted for an over night in the UK & then flown on.

We have taken an 8 week old BUT all ours start regularly with Bowen from 3 months.We prefer to start early especially during there clumsy stage PLUS i also feel not every pup has an easy birthing process so things can happen early. We have used a chiro for well over 20 years but prefer our Bowen person BUT they must be good

We wont clip off unless in such a bad state its in the dogs best interests or the dog is very elderly or has a health issue that agin being clipped off makes the quality off life better for the dog. We will brush out & educate the owner & hope they come back which most do. Many groomers simply clip off without informing the owners so they presume that is the norm. Yes it does stuff there coats.

Teething can play havoc & they can go days & weeks picking at there food. My current youngster has just finished this process.For a month or so it was a pain with food due to teething but now back to being a hoover. I did hand feed my boy BUT it was done during training sessions so any food he got was his reward for learning as he would aeat more this way BUT dont hand feed for no reward . Basically dont pander either & chop & change. For my boy re adding some goats milk did the trick

Agree seek more specialized help. You also need to consider the other dogs when your pup is going feral.Whilst yours needs socializing it shouldnt at the expense of the other pups & basically all the socializing in the world wont help until you understand how to control the pups,its triggers & your reaction.Once taught this you will find things will happen far quicker & you will be able to control the pup.

Betadine or similiar here.We dont use Dettol except for hosing the backyard ,it smells great for days

Not true.Over 20 years we had it badly in our area(lived elsewhere) .Our dog got it twice & she wasnt the only one

Ange yes you will learn but to be honest i would be more disappointed with your vet. I really can not understand why they even considered the injection when she has been sick all week & i presume on some pain relief for the HOD. You really do have to question what your vet wants to give especially when they have a history,dont presume there a vet & now whats right many dont & get away with too many things because people dont question or stand there ground & the reality is you will be paying for an expensive vet bill not them.

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Goodluck but at this time of year you need to plan well ahead

I agree with rysup. I would also be considering strokes

No matter how it occured, thats what Public Liability is for!!! Exactly but many groomers do not have this which is crazy.

yes we have had a number of dogs pass out eating necks . "Relax, your dog will know how to eat meaty bones " Wish that was true but it isnt the case & any form of bone,rawhides chews etc etc should be given when a human is around.

Here we use the crates or the kennels for dogs being left all day by prior arrangement only. Dogs here are booked in for said time & to be picked up by said time. For the small few that dont like crates i say tough. Infact in 24 plus years of grooming we only had one person who over the phone insisted the dog musnt be crated or placed in a run.We refused the dog as we can not guarantee nor would we lie jus to please here. I hate the bench idea & refuse to bench my dogs at the royal they go in crates,far to dangerous for my liking. Many vets have tie points for large dogs after surgery & i again refuse to have my big dogs tied & having a co operative vet sit there after they come out if need be There is no point having a feral 'fifi" running around lose to try & catch again. For us crates mean all clients are safe & you need the crates bewteen sweeping,bathing & for those lazy owners who cant turn up on time

all our sole pups survived perfectly well with no issues at all. I think for some being a sole pup is apain because they have to put a little more effort in where the sole pup is great fun & the things you come up with to amuse them is endless.Our sole pups have the best natures too

Breed can play a big part in the grading. I agree you really need to discuss this with the puppy owners vet or your own. The reality is the pup could live for ever with no ill effects or it may get worse need meds(that can be expensive) shorten its life span & struggle a bit. Basically you need to consider the the best to worse case in relation to the breed & current age

"Having said that, my boy does consume chicken fat and beef fat from the raw meats and bones he takes daily" As a mini breeder we would never feed beef i large quantaties as its a well known contributor to stones which can be common in meats .aslo a breed so highly prone t pancreatitis & high blood pressure fatty meast would be the last oon there diet