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I would ask the groomer what blade they clip his back with.We will only use a #7 on a westie back,those that are done with #10 or #15 semm to end up with more issues,also what does the groomer bath him in??

Big fan of selsun blue & its great for double coated breeds.Would use that over any dog /vet line anyday. Also how is it groomed is it clipped back short?? We groom alot of westies & board a stack to. We find the ones with issues arent getting a good diet of essiental fatty acids, are clipped very short & seem much more prone to irritaitions . Are you using any new spot on products?? What diet was it feed prior to the skin issues,what have you changed (food,house, etc etc))

When i went to buy Bonnie the other day the working dog now says real red meats,no mention of Kangaroo like the past bags. I didnt buy the bag as i didnt have the time to read the ingredients & the adult is also suitabel so brought that

minis are very clean dogs & depending on what this girls routine was prior to you getting her i would say 4 times is normal. Does she have access outside or is she reliant on you to let her out?? Was she a kennel dog or someones pet prior to you?? When shes out do you stand there or encourgae her,do you say anything,how long do you wait etc etc??

6months is a great age but given the circumstances of being under nourished etc i would play it by ear,if you feel the dog is really thriving then go at 6 months if you feel an extra month or so will mean his condition is better then weight

The fact is deep chested doesnt mean bloat any breed is prone to it .

.Reality is some Boxers males to machoness to the extreme & that can be a nightmare & i dare say any good Boxer breeder would also confirm this. Any resposnable pet owner should desex there any sex ,i wouldnt wait till 12/14 months as by then they have become what your trying to stop,6/9 months is a good age. There is some thoughts it can affect growth but im yet to see any dog affected by it. Was the pup brought from a breeder with conditions to be desexed??(i now you say it was given to you but where did they get it from originally ) Tell the males that dogs arent people & unless they plan to check the dogs nuts every month for changes (cancer etc) which i can guarantee they wont then get the chop ,its cheaper council rego,lowers health risks,behaviour traits(peeing in house or genearlly marking anyhing),lowers the male attitude especially if there are kids involved who want to walk/control the dog. I have handled male boxers in the ring & there not laid back,i found in the right scenario they most certainlyCOULd emphasis could be very fiesty (male testorone at its best)

"the breeder said that she is booked ib to have her tear ducts unblocked at the vets ." Did you get current eye clearances for both mother & father. Is the dogs face clipped regulary of his it very hairy?? If your truley concerned see an eye specialist who will give you a documented diagnosis & then your concerns will either be nothing or something. All dogs get sleep around there eyes just like humans & often dog owners do not maintain the eyes properly & if allowed to build up can create sores,irritaian etc etc we see it alot on dogs we groom to the point many are raw as there not cleaned regurlary.

Our scissors go to the professionals who dont just sharpen but ensure the aligned properly & the tension is right

We suggest leftovers are feed with caution to our puppy owners. Some breeds tolerate certain meats etc better than other breeds/dogs can. We dont feed or use or recommend pasta to our puppy owners.Whilst they may be small portions they can be a cause of skin allergies due to the ingredients. Pork would give our dogs the runs. Airedales are a double coated breed so they need a good diet high in essiental fatty acids,poor diets in a double coated breed (stripped coats)can lead to all sorts of skin issues .

Go back to basics,something isnt clicking .Deny access to bedrooms(shut the doors) ,It is obviously a habit but it may be due to a stress issue,bladder control(have you had her urine tested) As to washing her & that ending her career why .There is no reason for more coat maintance to end a show career

To be honest the good old rubber hand mitt from Big W would do a better job than that brush .There are many brushes out there but many arent suitable . Agree with Miranda though the dog doesnt hate being brushed as such its just ruling the roost,setting his rules & your lower down in the respect. You need to be firm but caring,either use a table or just get a good grip with the collar & wipe over.You can practise this action with a damp chamois cloth(will remove coat) & get the confidience of both in grooming. Your pups coat will be changing from summer to winter but when it blows it sheds like made

I have to say i find the recommended diet of purina beniful a weird one especially for a giant breed?? What else did they suggest to feed as i wouldnt consider that product to be suitable for any giant breed ??

Not all dogs are kennel dogs & some of the kennels are just not for all dogs.Some smell like plastic,when its raining they can be very noisey,they can be airless & some dogs feel claustraphobic in them. Simply put i would also be providing more stable type of shelter just look at as if you where camping & your little tent got flooded it was cold,damp & unpleasant. I wouldnt be locking a dog into something it doesnt accept unless it was a crate in the house for night time sleeping. So im presuming the kennel is out in the elements except for the tarp over the top?? There isnt a patio,garage or another area the kennel can be placed thats more weather friendly ?? Otherwise i would be making a more suitable shelter wher he can be out of the elements & can sleep on a trampoline bed or go into the kennel.

If bloat is in the lines it wont matter what she feeds but she also needs to be aware that the stress she is now placing on this dog by worrying over its diet is a receipe for bloat again.She is heart broken which is very understandable but this dog has also lost its mate & needs a stable routine that is normal to it Changing the diet will also cause extra stress so she seriously needs to relax & not create a bigger problem by changing the only dogs routine. Not feeding kibble doesnt mean no bloat it will .

the one thing though that i dont know how to control is when i , or anyone else gets down to his level . then he wants a restle . what do i do for that one ? This was created by your response of rough house play etc.Time needs to be spent in training the dog what he should be doing including the humans. You as the adult now need to spend time daily sitting down & teaching pup manners,once you feel you have some sort of control introduce the kids but its important not to introduce the kids if there going to act silly. This pup really has no idea what quiet time means & how rewarding quiet time is.all he nows at present is on the ground he can play rough & in return the response is rougher

You say when he gets rough you get rougher thats exactly what he expects from your daughter ,it is taught behaviour that he believes is very acceptable. You cant have halfway games & then not like the results. Im sorry to say but its time for all the family members to go back to training especially you your createing a monster rough house playing is the biggest nono its like stirring the pot but not wanting to deal with the results,you cant half stir & have your cake & it eat it so to speak. Your 5 month old has aquired bad behaviour .It chases,it plays so rough you say it pulls your daughter down,growls .That isnt a good resume for a young pup so you need to look at why & what the adults are doing to contribute.Dont just put it down to puppy stage because this isnt your run of the mill puppy stage manners.Not one of my dogs over the years & i have had many from small breed to large have done any of this type of thing & if they did it would only be once. There is a big difference between an exerubate pup & a pup that plays so rough it doesnt now when to end it at present you have the latter plus confusion. When it comes to bike time i would either place pupy in the house for its time out so she can ride or have the dog onlead & use it as a training exercise . Sorry to say but it sounds like this pup is very confused about what is acceptable it doesnt understand 9 year old versus adult man it just understand rough play thats allowed

Dont be fooled that because its a vet its safe the risk is the same as anywhere the fact is sick dogs attend the vets & not all of it is disinfected nor is the carpark etc. We vacc at 6,12 & then there is the optional booster. Its up to you what you do but your breeders card is right but issues in your area could also affect the vets advice so ask have there been any reported parvo cases etc etc otherwise also speak to your breeder

I cant help but ask but how does your 5 month cocker get your daughter down to the ground,what does she do prior to this event happening whilst i certainly agree that order in the whole house needs to be replaced it seems like somthing is missing from the equation. Personally i think your method of pinning is way off the mark.will create major issues & isnt teaching the dog anything .The fact is the game /lack of order started well before hand so by the time YOU have disciplined him he hasnt a real clue why & the person he feels higher in rank has done nothing to become higher up,you have done it all & the dog has won the battle in that game.If your method was working it wouldnt be happeneing again & again. Puppy school means nothing & if your relying on just that things will go wrong. It sounds like your daughter needs to look at what she is doing & she seriously needs to be intergrated into the daily routine to retain leadership skills. It sounds like both are starting off playing but when it gets to much the dog wins,realistically there is no reason why a cocker baby should be pulling your daughter to the ground

Dogs ideally should be groomed on nuetral ground.Washing machine bench top or grooming table if you have a handy hubby or you buy one. Grooming is about all facets,brushing the dog,inspecting between the toes,checking the eras,checking teeth & looking for any unusual lumps & bumps & basically just getting to now your dogs body. Grooming should be fun but it isnt a game & thats where many go wrong. Place puppy where you want & just tell it stand,support its belly saying the word them reward & that is game time.Just be patient but it will happen laying down just makes it hard work The problem with teaching to brush upside down is the top doesnt get maintained,generally hairy dogs are hairy top & bottom & all areas ned to be brushed thoroughly & when upside down on your knee it doesnt get done . Plus as i say when it needs to be clipped etc the dog has to stand

Yep there just junk food & now there are so many Schmacko brabd varities & some are certainly worse than others like the peanut butter ones. We see so many diabetic dogs these days in the kennels & many of the owners use to give 3 strips aday. These where also past client that we informed with there normal food diet plus the treats there dogs where highest risk for diabetes,they wished they had listened. We have them in the kennels & there used for treats only but milk arrowroots are great for the special occasions try Tiny Teddies although my boys favourite is dried banana chips

Please dont teach you dog to lay down to be brushed,as a professional groomer this is the worse thing you can do especially when it comes time for clipping as we need them to stand up. Slicker brushed are a great tool BUT some are very harsh,with our pup owners & clients we recommend the cta slickers ,we always suggest you run the slicker up your own arm if it hurts or breaks skin its no good,they may leave a light staright mark but there should be no discomfort.You also need to use a combo comb. The soft bristle brush is useless ,it just smoothers over the top coat without getting to the skin where the coat matts from. Place dog on a table or washing machine,always use a rubber or non slip matt,place pup there & tell it to stand. To put it blunt dont piss fart about,the more you try to bride,play etc the longer it takes & little is achieved ,dogs dont need ing bribing the just need simple words & a person brushing confidiently without acknowledging the tainty,dummy spits & the battle. If pup wiggles then be firm & in control,Tell pup "stand" & continue to brush,if it fights you agin or tries to bite you then again its a firm NO & stand. Puppies at present are being the boss NO pup should bite whilst being brushed & it isnt just puppy behaviour it is the pup ruling the roost & it can often equate to everyday behaviour,often dogs that try it on when being brushed can be a tad obnoxious in daily life but brushing is for life & your pups will stand still & let you brush you just need to do the job with the said keywords & dont dilly dally about no different than a human kid ,there generally told sit dowm & dont move dog is no different. Never brush when sleepy or disturb a sleep to brush,dont give treats or a bone when the behaviour isnt rewardable,they are being rewarded for being feral,act up get a treat the owners falling over themselves to please the dogs,its the other way around the dogs should please you & it be very enjoyable & easy.

For me i dont care where its made im more concerened with what suits my breed/individual dogs & the ingredients .

GSD can most certainly be diarrhea prone more than most breeds,food will go through like you wouldnt believe & they breed is often prone to mal absorbtion issues BUT if the runs persist then something isnt right. GSD will also gets the runs like you wouldnt believe on beef. If it was 1 of my dogs i would be cooking up some pumpkin or potatoe & chicken mince for a week & see if things improve(we never use rice )if it does i would continue for another week the keythe dog gt any other food,treats(pigears,schmackos etc )you need to see diet wise where you stand now so a suitable diet can be found so your pup doesnt suffer latter on. I would also go to the chemist & buy some acidophilus tablets to restore the gut & lining.You could use yoghurt but we found some GSD seemed to not do well with the dairy side of things I owned a GSD that diet was so important even with the boarding kennels when we get GSD we always meet the diet its sue too or the owners bring because they get the runs so easily. Presuming he is getting no other foods than the dry & occasional chicken kneck then i would be starting to worry it really isnt normal to just have the runs & it isnt pleasant for the dog & makes toilet training very hard. I know Royal canin do a specific GSD dry,i am not recommending this as such but it has been supposedly created due to the GSD stomach being so prone to the runs & absorpbtion issues. It really is a case by case thing but i would certainly drop the dry at present & go bland & try to re establish the stomach lining

I encourage all my males to squat