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". Orion wanted to be patted too, but Ghost was getting a bit grumpy every time he came near. So I decided to ignore Orion and keep patting Ghost" Actually you should have stopped patting straight away & walked away.You instantly rewarded your old dog for being grumpy.

When we have our litters our pups run the acre from 6 weeks.(they are the size of a chi at this age) If your yard is puppy safe(no holes etc etc) then size depending you can safely leave out.The routine you set from day one is what the pup adjusts to the best. I would dare say your stumpy baby will go crazy in the laundry & is more the big enough to be outside with the facilities to suit. 8-12 weeks is when there at the most curious stage & at this age they thrive on exploring with all there senses.

If these dogs are trained very well & act with manners then interaction in short spells on lead cant hurt. If these dogs have no clue in boundries then i would be very cautious. My large breeds are taught to lay down to say hello to little dogs as we have big & small at home & they are taught whats acceptable/safe behaviour . My 42 kg boy interacts with pups at 8 weeks that would weigh approx 2-3 kg but he has been educated . Most Bullmastiffs i have had dealings with are very laidback BUT only you now what these dogs are capable off manners wise. I personally wouldnt do 2 danes in one go though. I wouldnt allow play seesions but if there well behaved dogs & there on leads & they have meet & greets there would be no issues there.

roo meat affected my white dog,He developed stain patches all over him & especially the head,face & throat area.6 months latter & its finally vanished.If you are feeding roo this could be a cause

What sort of lead are you using

like humans keep fit,good weight.Regular vet visits & when able to see a specialist. Im no expert on murmurs but if it doesnt get worse than you should have a dog that could live a very long & enjoyable life(most likely med free). The problem is murmurs can get worse with age & basically i think its a wait & see thing & just do all you can to insure your pup has the best chance

"or with a better explanation, or with more heart. If you have nothing nice to say, generally it's just as nice to keep your mouth closed. I don't see how you can improve the situation at all with comments like that. No offence, but I don't appreciate it.' I dont care if it was harsh,it is reality .Bones can be very dangerous given unsupervised & you are very lucky. Like Wylie sad they do get stuck to there pallette & pulling them out of a distressed dog isnt easy . Bones arent play toys just like beef hides,pig ears they are all things to be given supervised . Giant marrowbones dont clean the teeth but infact where them down as they are too hard . "I've been giving her the large marrow bones as they are bigger and not so breakable and risky" Sadly you have now learnt that there not .What does your breeder say about marrow bones??

The reason why some foods are given with supervision.

cold weather doesnt mean no walking especially with a large breed active dog. It is very boring sitting there 24/7 so the backyard becomes there amusement park. Walking isnt just about exercise but mental stimulation from there daily routine.

We are booked out till the start of October Canning Vale

Our vet crates the dogs.There is no way i wont my doppy dog slipping around to injure itself .I hate tethering due to the dangers.Having said that we would never leave the dog there that long if tethering was the only option.Having staff watch dogs that arent use to either plus work & do there job is alot to expect.

You can simply feed your dry & just add raw meat,You dont have to go extreme with Barf just do a happy in between. All mine get the dry raw mutton,chicken necks,barf patties but im not convinced complete raw is any better & not all dogs do well on it or are able to maintain there weight. I have a theory if it aint broken dont fix it

"A human hair dryer has heat but insufficient air flow to dry a dog's coat. " Depends on which human one you have. I actually have a great human one which i can dry my setters in the same time as the dog ones ,its just awkward to hold. Im presuming this is a pet owner who isnt going to spend hundreds to blow dry there cavie. In the old days all we had where human hand held

Also many vets are in burbs & also have to meet council requirements due to noise. A dog thats barks non stop is a pain & can set all the other dogs off,create unneeded stress. If your little one is inclined to bark now get on top of it because there is is no need for barking & this is the age you make or break habits whether they be good or bad

Depends what you call ages ;) Spending 2 hrs blow drying haireis is normal for me BUT you must make sure you remove as much water as possible with towels or magnet. The adult cavie i was showing for awhile took just over an hour to dry with a big dryers

Where not charitable anymore & it is working very well .You pay on pick up .No money then we send them off to the ATM machine. To many people just presume if your nice once it can happen again & again. We dont text,phone or anything else,they are handed a date sheet so they have no reason not to forget or phone. We have found the users dont bring business but the good clients are great with word of mouth & that is what its all about.If you have regular no shows you lose income & i very much doubt there handing your name out . Give them the flick & bring in a new clientale that stay & bring new with them

We are all breeds groomers & breeder/exhibitor of minis. Depends how quickly you want groomed though

We have a breed highly prone to pancreatitis & also had a dog suffer an attack . When the dog has an attack it is shocking they are in bad pain,bring up bile,vomit & very flat.This can be a killer & many dogs do die . It is generally created by a very poor diet or sneaking the wrong stuff. The worse situation for these attacks are BBQ when guests sneak the dog the fatty bits & after doing the rounds of many guests some simply cannot deal with the fat overload. It is very easy to reduce the weight.Dogs get fat because there over feed & people sneaking treats they shouldnt have. If it does have pan then you do need a diet low in fat & bland & no treats(schmackos,pig ears all these things help course issues when given too much)

No we dont take fees BUT if they phone to book in we dont squeeze them in or we do mention as you didnt turn up last time & didnt cancel could you do so in future. If we had a consistant client like the one you have we wouldnt do it anymore,it isnt worth the hassle. We often find the no shows are the firt timers or the one who sound suss over the phone which we will note in the book. The genuine ones will often call apologizing

"I have always trained my dogs to lie flat on their sides for general grooming" Great if you are grooming yourself. All my show yanks where taught to lay but as a professional groomer standing up is preferred Standing full stop would be great

Teething & a tad stressed can bring on panting that is tad more than normal

She needs to see an eye specialist who will do a proper eye exam to diagnosis any issues

To riline the gut of good bacteria.If it has the runs its gut will be struggling so it needs some help to calm it

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The dog doesnt tell you what it wants you tell it whats expected.Never brush when sleepy,on the floor,chair.lap . Place your pup on a high surface with a non slip matt & simply be firm but kind & tell the pup to "stand". Start brushing with minimal fuss,over talking & get on with the job.Pup will wiggle & move until it understands whats expected. When pup is brushed do so when awake & in learning mode,brushing a sleepy puppy doesnt teach it anything but to resent what is happening & will not be capable of standing at that time. We also don t use treats or bribery but our voice for all our showdogs who will stand on a table all day happily if allowed & most certainly put themselves on there with no fuss. It doesnt happen overnight BUT unless you stick to your guns it will never happen & it isnt that hard. If pup keeps wiggling then be a tad firmer with your stand command,when it bites at the brush & firm "NO" & your body language must match it.There is no point thinking its cute etc etc because the pup will feels what its doing impresses you by your reaction & play up more. Its like a child bad behaviour doesnt get rewarded .Good behaviour does but just use your voice & hands to praise at the right moment. Often people give treats but it doesnt determine the good from the bad just being a wiggle on the table gets food.