Dogsfevr

remember if your adding to the dry then you need to resize the portions . Are you using R/C for dachshunds or just norman R/C??

The breeders of bulldogs i now have there dogs in there runs until the heat starts up then they go into there day runs/rooms/house. If you have a doggy door & the backyard has shade then i would give the dog access to house & yard. be careful if you shut the dog in with air con because if its evaprotive the humidity can be just as stressful & if refirig you need an are where the dog wont be so cold & get other issues. The key is a good balance

Im not a believer of puppy preschool,its a case of throw all pups in together & go for it & often it is overwhelming for the pup can have a backward affect. Often the dogs attend soon after arriving in there new home & havent yet gained the trust of there new owners & then attend a class where they dont trust anything. Be patient & dont push the pup & dont react to his uninterest.Small steps result in giant advances. With your neighbours pups i would be inclined at present to just do a meet on the front lawn ,be quick ,confidient & walk off with lots of praise & make it fun as the pup gains confidience then allow activities Many dogs need to feel secure in the dogs they meet & some pups are very over bearing & pushy often a well behaved adult is more relaxing but dont panic,make sure pup is well socialized to the outside world.Dont fuss it & join an obedience club . Not all dogs are social butterflies but you dont want any aggression reactions. depending on how pup was raised from the breeder can also have some bearing on how quickly it adjust to the ouside world.

Ima believer if they doing well why change.Who says that brand will be better for your dog. If she is putting weight on then its the quantity but when my dogs are doing well on a product i dont change it

Where is the older one feed??Inside or out??

Yep we had a cavie for a few months & we are still finding its hair everywhere LOL The breeder is your best source of advice but to keep the coat lowish shedding you need to put the time in,The same as a goldie,the more your brush the coat thoroughly with a shedding rake the less goldie hair you will get

yep my BIS winner luvs his Pro Plan too

Be consistant but above all be patient ,this dog has gone through a big change in living,house,state etc etc. She will whinged any way thats what Dobes do but make sure the routine is normal. Where did she sleep before you got her??She may be used to sleeping in her crate & at this stage i would stick to the crate & with pups confidience growing start to wean her outside

We have breed minis for 20 plus year & all pets go at 8 weeks or how the weekend falls(if people work) Im not awar of many breeders that keep minis till 12 weeks

I wouldnt bother with the RSPCA course,i would enrol in a good obedience club where you do training until atleast 12 months.Most RSPCA courses are only 6 weeks & you wont learn much at all. Simply sounds like pup has you well trained. When picking up from the bed always make sure the pup is aware your there ,amny people just sort of grab & frieghten young pups,they should never growl but a bad experience can create a reaction so make sure you acknowledge yourself & request the pup to respond. Pups can be stubborn but you must be consistant of the rules & that means all house members. Pups respond to what the humans create,expect & instruct. You dont have a conversation with pup,you use a simple key word with a fun voice tone & reward with praise.make sure you respond to doing the right thing quickly whilst the pup nows what it has done. Cavies are very smart breeds,they are super obedience dogs & luv life to the fulliest.They must be treated like a dog not royalty.

Many wont do mallies due to the condition many owners bring them in. As i said in my pm to the poster the last mallie we did took 2 of us 6 hrs.We charge a very minial price but in reality we could have earnt $150 more in that time Many come in not brushed with clumps falling out & there pants matted so many groomers just dont find grooming them worth the money.Most arent groomed so there not trained & i can tell wrestling with a 50 kg dog is very tiring .time consuming & hard on the body.

We have bathed plenty of wolfies in the hydrobath .Our bath opens at both ends which makes doing giants breeds easy,size isnt a real issue if slightly cramp,there not in there that long & no more cramped than sitting on the backseat of some of the cars the owners turn up in. You dont get giant baths the normal big bath should do a wolfie easily unless you have a giant freak If you want a quick option to help remove odour then just use some old towels,stick them in hot water with shampoo added(hot enought for dog to tolerate),ring out & then use the towels on the dog,This will help pull out the odours etc etc

Does he have any family members that you can educate aswell?? I would also if able take a trained dog to show what your trying to achieve,if communications arent great visually seeing the technique & result can make a huge difference

Never feed beef it causes to many skin issues & runny tummies.Too much beef in our breed can also create stone issues ,we avoid it like the plague

We have a metro cyclinder ,2 liberty stand,1 oldfield force,1 oldfield stand . For the showdogs i like the liberty stand simply due to the fact the air isnt as powerful so it dries the coat softer.In my breed the oldfield force is too harsh & doesnt give me the finish i want. The oldfield force we swear by in the salon & for breeds where getting the water out is important then its super & with the right coat gives a great finish. The oldfield stand i dont like very hard to keep the hose attached,so really needsto be used as a no hands dryer. I have friends that use the liberty stand & ezy coat with no issues at all.

Firstly contact the breeder. Im not sure what conditions you have taken on this dog but the breeder needs to be keeped up to date with what is happening. With any older dogs we place out its on condition if it doesnt work out the dog must be returned.Im not saying this will happen but i guess you need to decide now with the breeders assistance what to do as they now this dog better than anyone else .They may also be aware of someone in the breed in your area that could help you or put you in contact with someone experienced to help assist. The important thing is if you send him back your not giving up sometimes older dogs just dont settle & in the interest of all parties this option can be the best option nothing to be ashamed off. Patence is a virtue with this breed ,they do seem to be very sensitive & get overwhelmed quickly. The dog has gained your trust but its important you dont allow the dog to be your boss.You still need to set the rules & with the dogs trust take small steps for it to accept the children.As said a crate will be a good tool at this stage. The dog needs to learan that those noisey kids are also people they can trust & there quick actions & often need to garb or approach in such a manner can be trusted . The most important thing is the kids need to be involved but it must be fun,not over whelming & little steps to build up a relationship with the kids. For example if the 7 & 9 year old are reading,watching TV quietly this is a great time with no fuss made to allow the pup to just get a feel of what is happening,dont have the dog on your knee & dont make a fuss,speak baby, It will take longer with the 4 yr old so i would try to get the older to involved in little ways.

Is the pup going to be a showdog??? Many vets dont have the knack to mouthing dogs & as there teething at this age some dogs have extremely sore gums & depending on how they mouthed the dog it may have hurt.Many with breeds that have heavy flews end up garbbing the flews & squiching them into the teeth & the saga goes on from there. I wouldnt be getting any stranger to mouth the dog especially as many wouldnt now how to do it in a fashion that i would consider educational rather than a bad experience. The other problem with getting strangers to do is you will tell them what happened last time & thats person body language will change to being very cautious which isnt what the pup needs. Many dogs will happily let you take food off them as its easy but when you mouth a dog you need to hold the dog in a position which same dogs fear if there not use to it or understand whats happening. Personally i would practise at home dont over do it .When i go to the vets i mouth my own dogs i never let the vets or the nurses do it,they are show dogs & get there teeth brushed so its no issue for them but as i said many vets just grab the mouth & open without the dog being ready or in a position that is relaxing/comfy With mouthing a Bassett at this age most would just gently hold the flews up & look at each side of the mouth using a finger to ease back to view the rear molars.

For 20 yrs our large breeds have been feed raised with no issues at all & all the breeds where blaot prone breeds

I had a dog that had spinal surgery,he came out worse after the surgery.It took 6 months of intense physio bu ourselves to get the dog to take 1 step,it was 12 months before he was capable of walking about un assisted . He was unable during this period to toilet himself & we had to do it,even afterwards his control wasnt great. This was a small dog.Would i do it again i will be honest & say i would have to seriously consider my past experience.It was alot of work & thankfully we worked from home because it was like living with a disabled person & he needed alot of after care ,physio,muscle build up etc etc

Cavies can be picky eaters so its important you stick to your feeding regime. I would also try adding warm watre to the dry to soften it whilst pup is teething.Some dont eat the dry as its hard on there teething gums but once soaked will happily eat it. Some brands just arent appealling to all dogs but dont get into the habit of buying many brands. Add mince,ideally not beef ass it can sause the runs,skin issues.Mutton is better,chicken knecks. Try tuna in oil once a week but just be consistant & no treats.If you have left overs from tea & you wish the dog to eat it then mix with dry into its bowl so it learns whats in the bowl is dinner. Some cavies can go days without eating,many poodles can also be fussy eaters & try there owners patience

For the long daches & setters i use Wahl straight & wahl thinners. $20 scissors wouldnt do the job & wouldnt leave the desired finish required

What diet did the breeder recommend?? What breed of dog is the pup?

"so annoyed because I was originally told the wrong weight to aim for- or so it seems?" Unfortunately people need to use there own commensense & if the dog looks fat it is fat so you adjust appropriately. Ideal weight is what many breeds do have but it doesnt mean everydog will meet this its up to owners to look at there dog & feed it the right amount for it to be correct weight. If you know your dog is over weight why would you keep feeding it up???You cant blame others if you notice a weight issue with your dog. Decrease the portions & make sure if the dog is getting snacks or extras that the food portions are also adjusted for any treat. Many people do feed the right amount as suggested by the brand but many people then give added treats which over do the balance.

rarely do i use pin brushes even on my long coats.I use mason pearson or plush puppys soft brush range. Some pin brushes are so harsh on the skin i would never use them.A good quality slicker is very gentle on the skin plus does an excellent job brushing through a coat. We use slickers alot with the grooming business & on the schnauzers coat plus a combo comb

but that's for a c7, is total over kill unless you live in a high risk area. agree though with whoever said it, Australia is very behind in regards to vaccinations and the damage they do. Yes but very few people will titre test so the reulst is people who either dont vaccinate at all or have no idea there dog isnt covered & then it doesnt take long for the diseases to rear again. Tetanus was rampant in a country town last year why,because no one vacc. We do yearly & in over 20 plus years have never had issues,whelping,pregnancy etc etcNever ever had a dog react,some pups we sold did but they went against our advice & had C7 plus the yearly heartworm The people who seem to have major issues are the ones who also now use the heartworm & often get it done on the same day or vets who use C7 in areas that dont need it.