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I agree i would look into crating at night whilst its still winter & potentially teach outdoors at night in the warmer weather but this is a massive change for a companion breed that has enjoyed the indoors for 7 yrs . Depends on the kennel you have brought ,what other safe areas out of the weather does the dog have that could also be changed to better suit the dog in the cold . Training a dog to accept a kennel is not easy .my dogs love there crates but would never lay in a kennel

The reason I’m not a fan of raw is because of the weight ratio . I feed a combo but we have boarded and groomed dogs feed raw with owners who are so pedantic about measurements they cannot see the poor condition there dog is in a struggle being told the dog is underweight. We groomed one dog that was honestly so skinny it was dying . The owner was on a raw list and they drilled weighs over and over again too the point she could not see the ramifications on the dog . After a big chat the penny dropped and they re assessed there feeding and got back on track but so sad to see an owner scared to feed more over weight ratios .

Agree weighing will do your head in ,you need to feed to your dog & to be honest my large breed puppies of that age feed only that would look like skin & bone .There is no bulk food there just alot of chicken & alot of bone which im not a fan off .

We had cork tiles and up to 6 dogs running on them . Coating is important from day one ,the coating used for ours required us to move out due to the smell which we knew . Ours weren’t slippery as such but like any floor surface slippery and wrong shoes then expect to go arse over . Personally whether cork or lino which we have had both addressing the water bowl is still a must . We are now fully tiled but would go back to cork or bambo next time but the water bowls are set up to minimise water

In the end the best food is what suits your dog Not what suits the human ego

Contact the grooming salons in your area ,generally a few do one on one pet grooming training or even contact Shih Tzu breeders as some of them are happy to share there cute grooms

2 is a young age to bred a GSD , She needs to be hip and elbow scored .Tested for Haemophilia. Your best to contact your breeder who will give you the info for breeding that you require .Will also be able to suggest the right males for your bitch . I’m presuming your a registered breeder or member of the GSD club

Depending on the breed a dog visibility vest is often better and allows quicker spotting or just attach a human torch on the collar for such times ,plenty of small great ones with more power

Im not talking about Racers .

Actually this term is being used by ANKC members with the new laws coming in & i don't see it as an issue depending on the terms.. You have a bred that will never be bred in large quantities & a bred that comes under scrutiny by name so if any new laws came in about Greyhounds could potentiality be devastating ,given the gene pool is so small dogs being placed out as a guardianship programme to ensure a healthy future isn't a bad thing ,the issue is the terms placed on the dogs .In the OP case no sane breeder would consider that remotely ethical .

Actually many of us on here would deal with more Labradoodle than you give us credit for & you are lucky to have got what you expected ,its not bias its honest facts . I groom alot of them from ""supposedly well known places " we also board them & there is alot of variety & people guaranteed things that don't often appear .Most have terrible needy natures ,terrible coats to the point groomers dread when owners book in a labradoodle. We do two that have amazing coats the rest a matting nightmare .We have the dogs guaranteed for its size when very obviously it wont be . About 4 have stable natures the rest not that we board . Ofcourse now you have the split to the Cobberdogs .

Whilst owning a dog on breeders terms can work you also need to address the pros and cons and this needs to be clearly understood. What if the bitch dies during whelping . How Long do they keep the bitch for pre birth and what time after birth ,Do they wean pups early to get the bitches back home . That is a lot of pups in a short time frame as generally you don’t mate till Atleast 2 . Matings Would then be based on how there season cycle works e do they come in every 6 months . How will your male cope around a bitch in season ,some males become very stressed a concern in an older dog . Yes you may end up with a cheap dog but you need to determine how this may impact your idea of dog ownership . As for company no guarantees your dog will teach good manners especially as it will become more frail and no guarantee it can tolerate the pup and you being committed to doing the extra work a youngster will need plus teaching the pup to live independently of the other dog unless you plan to get it a mate if it stresses being a only dog suddenly

Possible mild epilepsy in the Beagle cross.

Because some vets have no clue to be blunt .There are some areas many vets lack in correct diagnosising skills hence depending on the vet you use would always suggest a second opinion

Agree get a second opinion . Rivergum is a specialist clinic that has a very good surgeons . But agree most vets are quite clueless in getting it right

I tend to agree with the others ,rehome home him. This dog doesn't need to be a tool too prove your dad wrong .The whole family needs to be prepared to work with any form of training & willing to adjust the home rules . It really sounds like your dad is not going to work with you & he has decided this dog didn't become a hunter so of no use in the home which is ashame as all hunting dogs still enjoy being pets . This dog doesn't sound like a special needs case but a dog who is simply not thriving in the home situation .This isn't your fault but the dog is 4 & it also deserves the chance to live in an environment better suited to its desires .You have some tick list items this dog wont meet & you need to decide how important that is.Many dogs hate swimming ,if this is an absolute must have you will be disappointed , As for desexing your state laws may determine that path especially with the new dog legislation in each states,you may not have a choice but to get it done anyway .Your parents would be aware off this when the dogs council registration comes up for renewal . In the end you need to decide how long does the dog need to be potentially piggy in the middle ,he is still young with lots of great things to give to the right home

no correlation . But i would either be seeing a doggy chiro/bowen person to ensure not out/muscle issues or having a very good look at its construction .

Given they say a family pet I gather the whole family will be involved in its training whether big or small . Children can handle any breed if the right training has been put in . An untrained Davie May be smaller to deal with but can still be just as unpleasant as a big dog . do they want a smooth coat do they want to brush a coated breed includes the 11 yr old . are they prepared to spend money at a groomers for a coated bred. inside or outside dog car size and outings what will best fit there potential lifestyle . swimming no swimming something to snuggle ,easy to pick up ,costs less or more to feed ,costs less or more for product treatments etc Start a list like this for the family and see what they really want.

You need to get someone in to help you . This dog May never want to be inside but you need someone to assist you in teaching this dog coping skills for outside and real life .

Its only 10 days in quarantine & not that big a deal . The time is longer only if an issue occurs . Be grateful for quarantine this end as a potential carrier of a new disease strain arrived in quarantine recently ,it was isolated & the dogs in the facilities had to stay a tad longer to ensure all was good which it was .

Depends on whether your willing to put the time and effort in Dogs cope well,crate Train him now and work on his coping skills. If there are issues then you need to see a vet behaviourist that can help you . No one can really answer you question except yourself . Dogs fly often the ones set up for Success deal with it better

Also as much as you don't want a lynch mob you need to make yourself aware of your state regulations regarding keeping an entire animal & breeding . Its no longer as simple as just having a litter & by the time your bitch is potentially of age to be breed it may not be possible without joining a state body & applying to your council to own a breeders permit & meet the rules required to housing an entire bitch . To be honest the people you have contacted should have explained this too you so you are fully aware of what each registry entitles you too a good breeder will always explain main & limited & what it means too you

The cheap brands don’t come with options hence why there cheap and burn out quickly . With the pro clippers yes they cost more and the blades do too but looked after correctly will last longer than your dog ,our original inters are 30 yrs and still going. Blades can be re sharpened . You can still use clip on combs on pro clippers with the #10 blade but buying a #7:3:4 or a 5 will give the same results and easier for novices at times . Che k your prices before buying blades some places are ridiculously expensive,we normally bring ours in from the US when they have there big sales

Yes to a second opinion but this is why I love my Bowen treatments on my dogs . There is a muscle at the base of the tail that can cause intense pain to even weakness or an inability to walk if pulled . Pinched nerves in the shoulders can result in in spasms that are just as debilitating in dogs as humans . Or it could be something else like a mini stroke

I would find a good Bowen massage person