Dogsfevr

Besides keeping up are you wanting a breed that is more layback so you have a middle ground or do you want both dogs to be go getters .non stop ?? Have you considered another Boxer ??

Actually you are at fault because it’s your job as a responsible parent to ensure more thought went into getting a dog that was suitable for your child or more importantly understanding your child is not ready for a dog and nor are the adults . Impulse buys of a live animal is not a smart move and in a short time frame you have returned 2 dogs which was e right thing to do but should’t have happened in the first place . A dog isn’t something you take on lightly

The dog needs to learn acceptance ,i would feed the dog separate at present ie feed dog in a safe room or a crate if you have one . Then you need to find someone who can help your blended family enjoy & share . How old is the kitten and did it arrive after the pup ? Remember not sharing a food bowl isn't the end of the world or means the dog will turn into satan just simply like humans giving warnings signs to back off its my dinner ,no different to kids trying to steal something of a siblings plate & getting whacked.Some dogs just enjoy eating in peace & will happily share anything .All our dogs are feed in there crates but will accept anything being removed from them in an emergency & will share eat if they had too ,we just prefer the dinner time is a peaceful time approach & owning breeds prone to bloat & having geriatrics around we like all our dogs to enjoy meal time & not feel overwhelmed

We don’t walk them ,we just go straight home .

The problem with buying the crate is the size is generally useless when an adult . Some will charge you for the crate in the fee others hire ,depending on your breed will determine whether the crate is of any use,granted you can often sell them or if you have a cat can be used . If it’s a small breed and travelling in a pp20 it’s hard to get the lead on . Generally speaking it’s easier to just get the pup out if a small breed and carry or place into a washing basket or similar .if a bigger breed a lead allows you to have it secure ,just depends if it’s been lead trained

My dogs are frequent flyers and all my pups fly from the East . Some pups come out bounding others more reserved . I see new owners collecting there pup going hysterical,taking photos and they don’t see the fear in there pup during the process . Nothing wrong with the whole family going as long as they understand the airport isn’t the crazy spot ,it’s loud ,busy and you just need to get pup safely into its crate .Its not a safe area and dogs can get lose very easy ,each airport is different ,some have a small fenced in area for collection others don’t Take a garbage bag,spare towel,wet ones or clothe wipes in case pup has messed itself .

Your arguement for taken a dog on is flawed especially by the fact you had no qualms returning the first one . You are honestly setting yourself and more importantly the dog for failure if you take one on now . A dog isn’t an experiment to teach your son to be nice ,this comes with commitment,consequences and effort from you most importantly. Any dog you take on will require training and have its needs meet because it too will be part of a high stress need and as a breeder I can honestly say not all dogs can and do deal well with special needs children ,it’s a simple fact so plucking any old dog for this scenario is not fair on the dog .We also groom dogs in families that have special needs kids and I can tell you very few have said it’s an easy path balancing it all ,some wished they had waited until there kids where older so they understood the dog more and had learnt better coping skills .Some even board there dogs for respite care aka dog gets time out to have fun and recharge If the dog did bite it will be PTS so your not rescuing it because it’s better than the pound ,your rescuing a long term family member will total thought on its needs. In the end you will either listen to what we have all said and what or go ahead but don’t think your rescuing a dog to do it a favour ,that dog wants to be rescued for life

Its not a simple question because it depends on what your feeding ,how much treats it also gets & exercise /weather i will factor in & body shape .If a dog is barrel chested many will say its fat but you need to understand the shape ,if very long in loin will look underweight & no amount of feeding will make it fat but You gauge the amount by your dog ,if it is fat then feed less,if its under weight feed more. Weight the dog & start from there

Pup will be exposed to a crate as that is what it will fly in . Dont pander to your pup & most importantly don't overwhelm it on the first day or so & that does include the kids .Whilst everyone wants to touch,cuddle not all pups cope with this when they go to there new homes .Don't have visitors over for the first week we suggest to our new owners.Your priority is for this pup to trust you & your family .It has no clue who you are,where things in your home is & not all cope with the flight & come out bounding there other end ,some just need a little more time to get over the flight ,Just take pup home (depending on what time it arrives ) & just start with 1 person outside with it giving encouragement ,if it looks happy bring one child out at a time BUT they musn't dive bomb ,squeal or act like an over excited idiot .I know its hard but the pups needs come first calm & quiet ,sit kid on a blanket * let pup feel the confidence from each person .Even if pup is uber excited just go with the calm approach .Keep in mind it will be hungry depending on how long the flight is as there lodged 9o mins or more prior & take up to 30 mins to offload .Let it toilet ,all be calm,give a small snake & make sure it has a drink Puppy schools personally not a fan unless its one that sets your pup up for good life skills.Most just do free for all playing & no life skills ,how to cope with self control & sit quietly ,focus skills etc etc . If your puppy school teaches nothing of importance then don't bother . Other factors can depend on the breed

I think & no offense intended you need to access your work aspect & whether right now is the right time for a dog because you can't just return each one until the right one appears & most adult dogs depending on what lifestyle they have been exposed to won't be use to being locked away in the way you want so it will require more work in some cases than a puppy Finding the right dog that will have the right nature to get on with your son is the most important factor & that dog may also be the one that is more energetic .The dog needs will be as much a factor as your son gets older & will want more from the dog . So i would look at what your long term plans are , I could suggest some breeds but it truly is based on how rough or gentle your son is,what he reacts too with dogs & how he reacts as to what could be the best fit

ours are treated as normal BUT by the same token our dogs have to learn that at times what they want doesn't happen & they don't get to rule the roost . So we are still careful about jumping & over doing it with stitches

Why does it need to be locked in room. What activities do you want to do with your dog each day . Do you want an inside dog or mainly an outside dog . Where will it sleep How much exercise is in your plans . How old is child and are they ready for a dog . As for being quiet that comes down to training and that training is also part of its daily training to be a good family pet .

Keep in mind doing all the training at home means the dog doesn't learn to control its self with the car to the venue .Some dogs go over the top knowing there going to an event,others get overwhelmed turning up to such a busy & sometime noisy world . As you have a dog that will most likely not have the traditional agile figure i would be working on body fitness,flexibility & strengthing exercises . No amount of training will be any good if the dog sustains injuries

Comes down to the bitch though ,she plays the final part in the deal

Would be more worried about Greyhound zoomies in the raise bed section . Having owned Greys ,tree stumps fine anything in the line of Fire for running another thing . I would temp fence that area off

Depends on the build of new dog . Personally I hate harness and they create nightmare walkers . As pups we tell our owners to buy on a budget ,people waste so much money on stuff that won’t fit them when grown ,we suggest buy what will get you through the first stage and then purchase what will be the best fit for the end result

What is the issue with getting it removed under GA . Book the dog ,get it removed and make the most of getting the teeth cleaned and others checked .Possibly has other teeth issues

How old is the dog ,

Depending on how big your workshop is set up for pup now.Many use set ups like this & you can use a pig lamp on a timer for warmth. https://www.catch.com.au/product/12-panel-pet-enclosure-dog-run-70x120-h-cm-1124969/?st=2&sid=dog enclosures. Also grooming wise have you started working on the coat .At this age you need to start working the coat to make sure the right texture & quality comes through & she gets use to it early

Should also have asked . What sort of dog do they want long term. Obviously any cute puppy is easy to fall for but what expectations do they have of there dog as an adult . Are they prepared to brush and pay a groomer . Do they want to go walking daily or more a lounge lizard if we miss a walk the world won’t end . Inside/outside dog . Maybe get a list of what they want from there dog and easier to pick some suitable options

Agree not desexing but generally a pup pushing the boundaries .Pup is still teething so chewing is normal ,have all the teeth fallen out or dies pup still have some double teeth . Pup is reaching an age of confidence and wanting to experience new things even if it’s not what behaviour we want ,just stick to good honest direction and boundaries . Sounds very normal just a new stage of working with the new skills your little one is trying

Crate all day is typical in the US but not Australia especially in areas with no fencing . I own Gundogs and would not crate that long and yes you are expecting too much at this age ,the problem is when her personality gets stronger,more confident or bolder with age people always say but they can do all this so there just being naughty or annoying there not . Her life at present revolves around living in a crate or training ,no real puppy free time to be that free spirited Gundog and at this point your training her to not cope outside depending on what your long term plan is during the day . Yes being mindful of neighbours is very important but keep in mind your dog is not being exposed to outside noises or the ability to cope on her own ,you are teaching her to be reliant on you to do everything and in a breed that can be Velcro personality you may regret in a few months time and especially with winter coming up and then the neighbours will complain. At this stage her crate is her backyard and being let out is on your terms so I totally get why she is whining in that moment ,in a crate all night ,a walk which doesn’t equate to freedom in her home then back in crate ,dog is learning the crate is becoming too much and she is wanting more free time . And yes all my dogs are crate trained as they fly,travel in the car in a crate ,sit at shows in a crate and when unwell or had surgery but too much crate time is that too much . I have owned 16 gundogs and even my young Gundogs at shows reach an age where there crate is like getting cabin fever and need some mental excitement and move this legs

This is very true as a groomer I can’t tell how many groomer shop because there poodle cross has taken on the poodle look and they think a groomer can create anon poodle look

I agree your expecting way too much from this pup and some times you can over train things to the point you become boring and repetitive and the dog switches off .. Remember there is no such thing as annoying habits ,she isn’t going out of her way to annoy you so she is not understanding a step in the training which often happens when you expect more at that age or compare to other pups,Each breed is different so never compare just work with your dog and it’s level and abilities . It sounds like you do a lot of training each day ,what is her fun being a puppy activities .Gundogs love there owners sometimes too much German Wires are more independent than there smooth cousins but great dogs . What training steps have you taught for recalls ,have you done the long lines or are you expecting the pup too simply know better ,keep in mind at present your training an unreliable by letting her offleash so it’s taught behaviour . keep in mind the pup is like a toddler at 18 months and experience ting it to know ,it doesn’t work that way and be prepared for various behaviour challenges as she gets older . As to the morning keep in mind she has spent all night in the crate ,gets walked back in crate ,for some puppies this is a lot of wasted time to enjoy there morning,where does pup spend it’s time when your out . I have gundogs and they love there crates but it’s a fine line between too much time in pups and them enjoying there morning free runs and learning to enjoy there backyard and being independent. Independance is an important life skill too teach

Portuguese Water Dog would be the closest option