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I agree look at what your are feeding currently adjust the quantities & that also includes treats & snacks & everyone in the house must be honest. Feed two small meals all our oldies get 2/3 meals a day . Weight her & monitor how things go after a month

On this occasion apply baby powder & then brush out .Shampoo wise anything will work ,dishwashing detergent is good but can dry the coat

Would never do for the reasons listed . Dog shows are never a reason to stop a season & a stud dog can collect semen or use plan B . I would not be playing around with a breeding bitch cycle . Yes ido now people who have done it & waited a long time for a regular cycle, I now racing Greyhound people do it all the time

I have black dogs that i show & they run all day in the sun .im not going shut them up 24/7 & have no life so yes a slight red coat which can be seasonal & the bitches hormonal . If its just the rump has the dog been chewing ?? Being locked up more may mean urine staining ,chewing etc etc

I would be careful what you say about the history if your plan is to avoid reporting but chances are you have already said to much . There is no way i would be sucking up & begging nor would i badger the person to the point of making him feel awful/ The saying the dog will be PTS if he reports was way off base & not required given what happen especially given a young child witnessed this & may have the fear of dogs in her You have learnt a very hard lesson of being to complacent . You need a plan & you need to stick with plan forever no shortcuts from any family members otherwise its a n insult to this person

Your dog your responsibility to be happy with how strangers interact .Your request is very sensible but some people seem to think wrestling dogs is normal until the game doesn't end fun & yes like you encouraging good sound manners is important

Many dogs also dislike the noises Frenchies make with there snorting/snuffling .They can be very forward dogs that owners often say there friendly but Frenchies can be fiesty little critters when pushed . I have handled them in the ring & there a breed that people often treat like little Foofoo dogs when there not ,they make wonderful pets but like all dogs there animals that need to be loved as a dog but be part of the family . I think the most obvious scenario is it stays on lead ,if you have no control why risk your dog ,you have actually taught your dog this behaviour is correct by allowing it to happen each time,he thinks its right when its not & he shows little respect for you when called. Training is a start but remember it really is common sense ,your lead is your best friend & your dogs safety net,to come off that lead is a privelage & there is certain behaviors that come with that privilege

In WA we don't have to sell with papers BUT all pups must be registered . Simply ask the breeder for there prefix & membership # (i presume with dogsVic) easy to check . The problem is the word "registered " it could mean DogsVic or the parents are council registered , The breeder can also show there membership card which has these details

Some things i still wouldn't expect from a 1 yr old large breed. Strong comes with age he is still very young. Energy some have it some don't Coat depends on how well you brush out the dead coat Swimming is great but depending on where it can play havoc with coats especially if the water isn't washed off . He may also be changing coat at present & getting a thicker undercoat for winter but im not a believer in supplements would sooner address what i feed & the products i use first off

never had an issue getting a new one,i am never replacing what i lost & would never dream of thinking that way new dog new beginning . When we have potential puppy owners come out who have recently lost a dog we pay attention to what they say & how they interact & will say we have refused to sell a pup to a few people because they kept on comparing the puppies to what they lost in a unhealthy way & it was obvious a new pup/dog would not enjoy its life there until they where able to deal with the loss of there previous dog

Pup needs to go outside to toilet ,cold outside means nothing what you train now you train for life .Canine cough doesn't mean he can't go outside to toilet & he is better to go out on the lawn than hang on to long & end up with bladder issues . Many pups will not toilet in there sleeping area & we find many don't like puppy pads . I would suggest just popping pup outside to toilet quickly & with fuss or stress unless you want to teach pup to use an indoor toilet down the track?? If you want the indoor toilet option then set it up properly now if you want pup to toilet outside then stick that method now because it becomes to confusing for pup to understand what you what & when especially if ine few weeks time you will then change the toilet plan again to outside . If you are concerned aboy placing pup outside to toilet then go buy some rolled turf & place in a tray & teach pup to use that inside

I think i would go down the logical path of sunscreen for sun protection, I gather its a small area lacking in pigment & use texta can be used to blend the colour but never heard any vet suggest it for sun protection .

We ultra sound to confirm pregnancy so we now simply because we run our own business & block off a week to care for pups ,if not pregnant then we can re open that week. Everything else is simple common sense & knowing your bitch

If i was paying someone then i would expect them to be insured & have clearances as its a paid job ,i would also expect a contract on expectations & costs . I would still want a contract even if no money is exchanged so all parties are aware of what is expected & can't be done etc etc.

Ear hair shouldn't make any difference ,I have owned hairy ear breeds for years & ear infections aren't common. We don't wash out ears just because . If she is getting infections then you need to address why. Food, Other dogs licking the ears Are the dogs back feet treated at the same time?(dogs scratch there ears so we suggest people treat the feet as well ) What sort of infection is it .

Ideally you should ask your breeder & your puppy vacc card will tell you this infor . As for doubling up a Vacc i have never heard anyone say this Alot depends on what the trainer means about "start exercising" ?? Does he mean little walks out the front for lead training & seeing the world or something else. All my large breed pups walk on lead to the house next door from 8 weeks,they get to see cars & anything esle out the front,we also wonder around the front garden & sit there . Again though your breeder would have discussed exercising the pup

How nails grow tells you so much about your dog ,if its one foot then i would say there is some altered movement there . Like with older draws who tend to drag there bag legs wear there nails differently again . This is one thing i always check on our dogs as i now if there nails differ its time for Bowen

Many showdogs are dual purpose ,the only issue i have in performance dog breeding only is when you can no longer recognize the breed as for many the breeders don't care about the looks just how they work & many will forgo many breed specific traits to do so .I now in my breed it is often hard to tell what some of them are in the working lines ,they have become so tiny & weedy that they no longer fit the bill for the "breed Standard" but have been breed to exaggerated standards to suit the field world of faster is better instead of incorporating the whole package & essence of what the breed is , In the JR world there is a person with very competitive JR that are show lines that do flyball(national level) ,agility & TV roles but the trainer completes the package .He works with about 4/6 on his team ,Still look like JR,great natures,biddable & fit into a frenzied dog environment without going crazy & easy to live with . I would love to do both but like many i don't have the time to dedicate to field work in the small season you have we run a business 24/7 all year round but my dogs breeder do compete in dog sports & my guys are from highly titled dogs .They also have dogs out in pet homes that are competing in varying activities so there is beauty & brains in there lines & yep the best of both worlds but they are also loving family pets which is also important when pups have to go to homes & working/more intense pups can often need special owners to keep there brains amused when you decide to breed for particular traits ,it truly needs to be the whole package & who ends up owning them & above all the breeders being honest about the differences & ensuring people understand that sadly something the is often not explained in my breed & the new owners first experience is not a pleasant one for them & the dog . Not all states also offer the titles one may seek in there breed so some states may have more titled dogs compared to another simply due to that state not alllowed to hold those tests .Earthdog titles aren't held here nor do we have lure coursing titles but many dogs could fit the bill

We see the fattest dogs from now on in boarding/grooming people don't change the quantities or because they don't walk as much the feel guilty & give more treats . I don't see it an issue you have identified he has put a tad on so just adjust accordingly . Our dogs food intact varies from season to season & the exercise regime heavy or low