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What we bathed him in should have no effect on the coat. i would be inclined to say its the Medication he is on. As to Thyroid the vets here are very good. We had a dog with thyroid issues (bad) had no issues at all with the vet being very offay with the problem.

Learn to groom breeds correctly & if you cant manage a set breed trim mbe honest & tell the client. There is nothing more destressing & seeing a mess created by a groomer. Go to dogshows whilst some trims are show trims the basics breed fundementals are there & you can learn alot especially if there is a particualr trend in breeds from your area. Schnauzers seem to be the most butchered breed by many groomers.They are a own breed but the shocking things groomers do to them is just amazinng considering there are good books to learn from aswell. So many seem obsesed with trimming there beards which is the age of the dog & doesnt grow back very quickly. Never take a clients word for what they want always make sure,many say all off so most groomers just clip off when infact that isnt what they meant,Always ask,double check. It is hard work & to maintain a consistant cliental youu need returns & referrals do a bad jobs & you get neither

You also have cheeryknll Jb Wholesales Actually if you google there are stacks that sell allsorts & the prices can vary. We brought the strippong knives from a well known but smaller companey & they where alot cheaper,order here within 8 days. We have dealth with Pet edge with no issues at all. grooming smocks-vet suppliers often have these or hairdressing suplliers(actually if you can get a card to hairdressing wholesalers there sgood deals here & locally)

You can cut the knots our but long term you end up with alot of uneven lengths & that tends to make it knot more. You wont hurt the dog brushing & a good comb through will keep the knots well under control. aslong as there brush with a comb & the dead hair removed weekly the matting should be near to none. personnally if it was me i would be taking the dog to the vets to just see where you stand with the heart. If the pup had a murmour when it left it can grow out of them. We have had a pup in this situation where the new owners signed paper work ,dog grew outof it & all is well, but given that you dont now if its permanent or not i would be making sure what its has.

We have brought via the US but only from a well known company,brought once via US ebay & never ever again. All the other places excellent service

Our dogs sleep on the bed but never the pups incase they fall off & break a leg happens all to often,

A good diet makes no difference some dogs just require more than they can get.I have a dog on mag tablets & the difference is enormous

Put her on Magnesium tablets asap

Tying your dog there will only make the dog more nervous,unwilling to toilet due having no clue why hes there.He simply will think hes beening punished & will remember te pee pad for the worse not the good. "He's too distracted. He runs after every leaf on the ground, chews on sticks and nibbles and pulls at weeds, eats dirt, digs" Because he doesnt now what outside is for & i gather from the other posts being outside is a new experience & as hes been taught to go on puppy pads he hasnt a clue at present why hes standing outside,you have to be more hands on if you want results quickly. If your sitting there it means your not doing anything to encourage the pup what peeing is,you can sit there till xmas comes & the pup wont be trained any quicker. If your interesting enough to the pup & with the excitement of your voice you should be able to stand there with pup off leash & get it all excited about toileting & if it losses focus thats when you with great excited call it over & walk about saying "toilets"if it really gets distracted then use a lead . "If only there was an easier way " it actually is very easy but at present your making it hard,turf the puppy pads out unless there being used when your out for emergencies ,when outside the pup uses the backyard,you make or break the results & at present tying a small pup over a puppy pad because its too cold & too much work to be more motivated wont get you anywhere.

We had 1 grey who after badly damaging her tail tip required 2 inches to be removed & in all honestly she never looked back after that. The hair roller is the best way to allow air flow.We also dunked the tail tip in Betadene or similiar but as already said make sure its a drying cream. Our girl was a show girl so we could crate her for healing time . The sad reality is once severely damaged it does re occur often & in the end that tail tip dies & goes black

Flaxseed powder does work wonders on schnauzers,we have seen the results. Schnauzers are also prone to vomiting eggs.

As a schnauzer breeder her diet is totally unsuitable for the breed. How old is she & what diet did the breeder suggest??Have you contacted the breeder for suggestions aswell?? Rice & pasta are the worse things to feed a dog with skin issues & im amazed the vet hadnt addressed the diet area. Schnauzers need a good diet high in essiental fatty acids,her diet at present doesnt give her any qualities at all nor truley being a good stable diet even if she didnt have issues. what biscuits do you feed,what treats does she get,how often is she clipped,do you have any plants in your garden that are toxic to dogs?? Does she have a good coat or is it harsh with very little under coat?? We bath all our mini in Heads n Shoulders(human ) any clients whose dogs have issues we also bath there minis in this & found it to be a great product on schnauzers. It sounds like she is over heating aswell.Does she wear a dog jacket alot?? I would also presume that her underbelly is very dry & scaly looikng plus being very itchy?? I suggest the first thing you buy is Flaxseed powder supplement for dogs(Melrose omega pet) Add fish to her diet for bad skin issues we suggest Kangaroo meat in small portions I will also add there are some breeders that do have major skin issues in there lines In WA we can pick the lines of many of the older dogs who have skin issues

"The reason that he should not be allowed to fall asleep on your lap is because to a small breed this shows dominance. He doesn't see you as a leader if he can sleep in bed with you and on your lap." Sorry to say totally do not agree with this at all.This would mean the dog never ever has touch time or quality time which no breed of dog can live without. I have 2 setters that sleep on my bed,we have mini schnauzers that curl up daily on our laps,beds etc & never is there any dominance issue simply because there is more to leadership than that. If your dog knows where it fits in the pack than you will have leadership under control at any time. geez even my setter babies curl up asleep on my laps & there is certainly no behavioural issues there

Firstly i would address the feeding ,im not a believer in leaving food down it doesnt teach the dog when to eat . I would start giving his dry & meat mixed ,if he leaves it pick it up & he gets it again for tea. Your the leader so you set the eating rules not the pup."I'd be suprised if it was anything medical. He is still young (11 weeks) and is a small guy. He is full of beans and very healthy." UTI infections dont make the dogs any less healthy.I have a dog that has battled the problem for 5 yrs,we also had a pup at 8 weeks with stones who still did all things normal we just new his wees where not right.

Im not sure what your situation is regarding grass areas but if this was my pup i would be placing him onlead & going outside as many times possible during the day & night. When he pees in the house are they small puddles?? Many pups & adults can suffer from UTI problems & it can be the cause of many toilet training issues as simply the pup cannot help itself as it cant hang on.You need to check this to rule out any medical reason for weeing so when you start being a tad tougher you now the pup medically is capable of holding on. Also diet wise ,some products can affect dogs differently.For example if i drink a can of coke i can guarantee you i will be up 2-3 times during the night & countless times during the day,i avoid it like the plaque as it reaks havic with me. So maybe give us an idea of what you puppys diet involves. weeing when meeting guests can be a real issue. Often the insecure kind or more inclined to wee as there not sure where they fit in. Given this the way people greet the pup can enhance or minimize the issue.because the pup is cute everyone comes down to there level & go crazy in there greetings & then the pup wees everywhere . The pup needs its confidience built up so when guest say hello ignore it until pup settles & then ask all guests to say hello simply. "I think he loses the plot when he feels he is not the center of attention" Sorta right but im more inclined to say he doesnt feel full trust yet so hes unsure whats expected "It's hard to accept that a tiny little innocent looking thing is 'testing' us to see what he can get away with." Sorta true agian hes actually relying on you to give him instructions & reassurance,trust & respect. From the show ring point of view i have found some of the TT to be very nervous dogs so i would place alot of emphasis on ensuring pup is well socialized to the outside world & has good rules set at home,the most important thing is to take small steps that with each week achieve long term goals,patience now will achieve a happy life long pet. Also depending on the size crate (if its big) maybe make the area smaller

You can feed the same diet but in smaller portions but you must ensure both dogs are feeed seperate otherwise you will never stop the problem. Also Hills contains corn/wheat & daccies can be intolerant to both so not a diet i would feed. Also what tip bits does the dog get?? A fat daccy is a giant health risk & if he goes down in his back whilst over weight it could be devasting. Also start to do light exercise but the truth is your incharge of his food & feeding regime & only you can make his body weight healthy for his breed

Prior to the door being fixed did puppy go outside at night for pees or from day one to the laundry on the pee pads??

Yep i agree our show greys who where around the 40-45 kg werent feed barf but a good dry plus raw mutton. Although if your having bad issues get his thyroid checked

Also remember this is her first week in her own big world,suddenly has a new place & it can be quite overwhelming. Put a little time when home into the shed is for protection & its still outside for toilets but in all honestly the shed will be her source of shelter in winter & summer & far more suitable in the long term than a kennel. Also maybe partition the garage so her area is smaller,make part of it her own hang out

"killing machine ' so this dog killed every living thing that came near it ?? "I am not a new comer to the world of dogs so please don't attempt to treat me as such"...but if he stuffs up again than I'd be sending him elsewhere to live. :D

Not before 8 weeks if there a registered ethical breeder.We place out our puppies from 8 weeks,giant schnauzers can easily strt to go to there homes from 8 weeks. If there being sold under 8 weeks then i would be asking alot of questions as to why & generally its because the person who had the litter doesnt want the hassle of dealing with the 6-8 weeks mark

More puppy playing/no stress intros in appropriate areas & time to be treated as a dog. Via grooming & the kennels we see alot of feral Shih crosses simply because theyve not been treated with the respect of being a dog & allowed to get away with things due to there size & cuteness but when they get bigger it becomes a big problem. Its important to remember your little fluffy is no different to a Rotti ,GSD or Dobe they all need the same training,acceptable behaviour levels & pack order respect

We never feed beef it is well known for causing the runs,skin issues ,pancretitis & in some breeds too much contributes to bladder stones & it often over heats the dogs so hot spots aswell. we avoid rice & pasta aswell as there just cheap fillers that often have ingredients not ideal for dogs. many RR seem prone to pancreatitis aswell. Pumpkin is great for loose tummies,colitis we have found giving our old girl who has suffered from it for 14 yrs apples to be the best maintance. "Are things like acidopholous and bifidus capsules beneficial?" We use them alot,yes you can use yoghurt but not all dogs can tolerate dairy so the tablets are super. We dont cook any meats & we dont give vegies.

Has the pup ever been inside over night or been in a position to learn to hang on??If not then i would presume no the pup wont simply due to not understanding the concept but some pups are very good at it,i have had 8 week old that never messed but they where inside from day one & confined at night

Have used human shampoo only for well over 20 plus years & my showdogs are often bathed twice weekly .The greater majority of dog exhibitors also use human products with no ill effect at all. Just go to a dogshow & the first comment people make is how do you get the coats to look so good,human products. I have never had any issues with PH balance .