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We use the tender care ,doggyman(i think thats the name is great too.) Shear magic slickers are good to We never use ball pins no need to if the ball pins aren't right there terrible on the coat . You should be able to run the slicker up your arm without it breaking skin,there still has to be some firmness there to work . \Mind you its not to say tendercare have changed its been awhile since we needed a new one & the pet stock ones are great & we get them for our puppy owners as the quality & price is fine

Actually toilet training and other issues often have things in common. I would do short walks with more fun/learning . Walks can be boring or they can be fun . All my showdogs at that age get short walks but it's all about fun,focus ,reward and pleasing not just going for a walk

I guess the first question is what access to outside will the Corgi have ,why does the GSD have to live outside only .What activities will the GSD be getting and what are your expectations for a guard dog .

You obviously have not rung many kennels because $35 is NOT the normal price charged in Perth . Having said that it depends on what you want to pay . Maybe contact the breeder of your dog & see if they board them or can suggest someone . Maybe a family or friend can look after the dog for 4 weeks then board the other 4 weeks. You will need a current vaccination card . You will not have alot of options pet care isn't cheap & nor should it be ,very few people would work for just $35 a day less GST & other expenses so its not steep . Plenty of excellent kennels charge less just depends which ones you have called & what side of the river

The general going rate in Perth for that size dog is around $25/28 .That time period isn't considered long term & if you are covering any school holidays you will need to book in a hurry . Most pet sitters charge more just to pop in feed & leave it on its own .

Pup is no different to a toddler starting to crawl ,you make it safe ,your pup has no idea it's wrong ,it's simply an item at its level . it sounds like pup is in control and you need to go back to basics with training . yes it's teething so will chew and some teeth worse than others so you need to supply good teething chew options . If pup is free range and going to chew then put it in a safe area ,puppy pens are great for this period

My decision would be based on the vet that provides the best honest care and listens to me as a client . Your pup may hate your new vet too after awhile or if that vet isn't on Not likethe other vets so not a reason I would base a change on solely . We are very pedantic about a vets ,we base our decision on quality care,realible service,we use two clinics both privately owned and those vets are full time ,great surgeons,have farm backgrounds and common sense,we don't use chained owned clinics where the vets come and go like you change your undies and there all about selling package deals . Price is a factor and our vets are way cheaper than the chained owned clinics and both offer superior knowledge and consistency. you don't need to to tell your vet anything ,you can use who you want but ask about after hr care ,if dogs need overnight care what is there system(most vets in WA for example are clinics only and send dogs to Murdoch uni overnight ,a place we would never ever use) Also ask vets about hidden costs ,some give a base price for spaying and then when you drop off suddenly inform you of optional extras .

Depends if she even comes in before 12 months . If you work then you need to decide how your going to house her whilst your out , Your breeder if local may board her back during the main stage of her cycle . Some come bleed everywhere others very little,keeping her pants clean during this time is more time consuming . Know the that live close by & what the chances of them being fence jumpers are ,also keep in mind during this time any males that live close by may be affected by your girl so be prepared if your neighbours own boys Currently having a bitch in heat & dealing with my poor boys it isn't fun on them even though she is hidden away & on chlorophyll . We don't use the pants either but we are a tiled house so the drips are easy to deal with & we will crate our girls during this time if need be

I believe any good bred advocate should inform anyone of the cons of a breed ,no breed is perfect . Just because one person has a 12 month old that sits home for many hrs happily doesn't mean thats true to the breed . I own Gundogs have friends who show Curlies . I am very up front about the cons of our breed & the issues the wrong home can face if the breed isn't in the right home. This does not mean the breed is not the right fit for you ,it just means learning about all that can make the breed(any breed the wrong fit is just as important) They are a powerful breed ,i have handled a couple varying from the most boring ,no personality dog to the over the top powerful ,fun loving male .I am use to strong dogs so the power did not worry me . My advice find a breeder who is very honest about selling to a i gather a suburban household,picking a puppy that will best fit living to that lifestyle is a must ,many who breed them live on properties with space,dams & birds so the dogs fit well. The same advice would apply to the other breeds just as much . I live on a property so know my dogs can enjoy a very free running life ,when i lived in the burbs it did require alot more effort which did not worry me . A must is making sure the breeder health tests for hips/elbows & PRA in Curlies ( i have no doubt there are other tests ) Wait for the right breeder .

Besides some toys what do you do outside that makes the backyard fun ?? Also what toys many buy are boring ,heavy,hard & no fun . We don't bribe ours with food to be outside ,outside is a requirement ,fun outside is toilet training ,playing with toys . If your are being your dogs soul fun then you are the toy . We own a breed that is very like minded in being a people dog but that doesn't mean they need us every minute of the day ,they are treated like a dog first & foremost ,there happy confident dogs that cope well . Is the puppy a petshop puppy??

I think it depends what you consider "Playful but not boisterous"

I have seen numerous like that from rescue groups and I think it's scary . One I read even statedhuman aggression issues that requiredon going support and a home that didn't have visitors . Questions the liability factor

He needs to be taught outside is fun and to be independent,you have a breed which can be needy and is very people oriented so puppy needs to learn that it's own company is just as fun

I would suggest you need to set up a day pen in the house to allow your pup Amore stimulating environment . The bathroom is not an option nor really suitable . A 2 hr walk is to long at its age as is running the puppy you need to meet the mental needs daily and tiring the puppy won't work ,you teaching it to get stronger but training it to enjoy confinement and a li tied lifestyle ,your lucky it hasn't started to bark . Toilet training in an apartment can become very confusing because in your case your expecting it to toilet inside for greater majority of time but then outside at others .It spends most of its life licked up reliant on humans to be there to toilet so reality is home is for toileting ,if puppy hasn't been taught to poo onlead that can be an issue not all will poo on a leash . What you need to both decide is what your plan is in winter as often most do t want to stand outside waiting for the dog to toilet so if it's important to go at home then set pup up for success there ,get some real turf and place in a tray

Also keep In mind many people encourage the action but dont like the result. so it's important as mentioned above is there a worse time or does it happen more when you encourage the dog to be mouthy . If patting no your pup shouldn't be mouthy but if your pulling your hand back and forth to avoid the mouth then it's becoming a game ,a puppy that is calmly being patted rarely will mouth unless it's really had enough . Is the pup mouthy when you brush it ? Is pup good on a lead ?

Our first dog did not have tear ducts ,the where created and to drain via her nose.She was the first dog here to have such surgery with a visiting US specialist. Never had issues afterwards

The issue is stud dog doesn't mean a dirty dog ,it comes down to the toilet training it's had in the past. If you truly want a house dog then I would think twice ,if it marks a lot then it most likely pees up everything

The vets bring a whole another topic of stupidity. it amazes me how many people whilst at the vets seem to think it's a dog Zoo or animal zoo. More frustrating are the clinics whose receptionists don't speak up when it's obvious stupidity is happening

I wouldn't expect the public to be aware of wording on a leash ,these days so many business have leashes printed with wording so in the scheme of things unless people are made aware of them i would not rely on the wording to mean anything to joe public. At an obedience club i would expect people attending the classes to be made aware ,i would not expect those attending to all understand. I would expect a good club to make informing there class members about those leashes & what they mean very important. I think clubs should have "intruders" with well trained dogs & good explaining skills to enter classes with such leads & see how the class members respond ,a good learning tool if people are made involved . I blame this current trend of my dog can do anything & say hello to whom ever on many of the puppy preschools that encourage the free for alls & can do what they want . We see it with our clients the people who simply assume as there puppy did pre school it can say hello to whom ever & as the dogs often arent taught how to interact around other dogs & to be calm,have good self control or just simply "its not a social" moment parent it will just get worse. I walk daily in one area without the dogs due to the numpty owners ,its interesting watching the lack of control,lack of common sense ,often these same people have kids in tow learning the same habits there parents do or the i walk past 10 signs sayong onleash but there dogs are offleash . Oh for the perfect worold of dog ownership

What an interesting combo . What area are you in ,Do you want to join a club or do more of an intense course

Actually the list should be easy ,your not rehearsing answers but making puppy buyers aware of important questions relating to the breed and understanding options . Its a good move by the club to encourage anyone thinking of buying this breed savvy to important breed specific info health testing mains v limited what the difference is

ANKC is not the only registry & that is the issue .People need to ask questions .

Your friend has made the right choice for all the right reasons

prime 100 do a crocodile roll .Ivory coat do a venison dry food . There is meat wise also horse,goat & rabbit You need to do a food list of EVERYTHING she gets daily & be honest even if you end up at a specialist they will require the same honesty ,Anything that goes in there mouth is food even if some people seem to not think that How long has she been itchy & had the black tummy ,is this an entire life issue or a more recent issue. Yeast issues are also often seen in the ears & feet & generally all over . Are you using a different groomer ??Do they clip the dog very short?? Does the dog lay in the garden in a curtain spot on on something . Does she pee alot or look sore around her privates ?? Elimination diet means taking it back to basics but it needs to be done properly to get a true result & this is where some one offay with this process is a must .Its not a week week this & that process Schmackos is a dog junk food so no loss not getting that . Your vet doesn't sound very invested ,i would maybe look for a new vet who is no an over servicer but willing to work with you ,maybe ask here. Generally vets who have grown up in a farm background are great . Specialist can help they can also lead you down the garden path & you spend lots of money for no real answer anyway.

Depends on what registry ,we can't assume it's dogsNSW or Vic so it depends what the papers look like and issued by ,There are other registry's. As Rebanne has said blue can be deceiving so it's hard to say . But as mentioned the microchip number of the pup should match your puppy . If a dogs NSW member pup has to have chip number to be registered . As for the other info it's hard without seeing the papers to say what is what , Fleas well I would be horrified to have sold a pup with fleas