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Show lines makes no difference & its important to understand working lines & what effort you may need. Its not a case of a GSD is a GSD & this is a big issue we have in my breed people buying working lines & not fully understanding there needs which can way more effort than the average pet owner wants . My showline GSD was an awesome guard dog but above all he was a joy to live with & that above all is the most important .

I agree the more you play god with there food bowl the bigger issues people seem to have & create Never ever done it with any of our dogs & never ever had an issue & if the bowl is required to be touched not a peep out of them as we all have mutual respect . Personally i would just place the dog away in a safe area allow it to eat in peace .Leave it for awhile & seek assistance to make sure you are doing the training correctly not creating a bigger issue. Many training books are just plan useless in there advice ,one of the things we dread when selling puppies

we actually find the hammock beds worse for arthritic dogs especially getting up.(large) We use Bowen too & swear by it ,i also agree that pain meds have there purpose at these times . My old boy had a mattress (camping shop) to lay on because he could spread out & not be confined to the hammock only area & could get up & flop elsewhere on the mattress,it was also less pressure on his joints & his body was relaxed fully instead of curled into a ball, Sadly his getting up became all to much & he was given his wings because we also new that if we went out & he was unable to get up it could have ended in a very sad way especially in summer . Feet wise yep trimming the hair,making sure nauils are short as possible & you can wipe the build up of the feet . Often the soreness is in the shoulders/nech which makes getting up harder & after struggling it pulls on other muscles hence why bowen is wonderful & red light treatment

Irrespective of this one day pup needs to learn to be independent & enjoy being alone so starting now is perfect Toy breed doesn't equate to special needs ,there dogs and more than capable of being outside at times & enjoying life & snakes will affect any dog no matter what the size ,birds can happen but it low & the are for them to grab need sto be suitable for there wing span,we have eagles here & i doubt to many will low fly into a court yard The only thing i would be thinking off is the feed routine on that day as its going to miss a meal unless you are only doing two feeds??Maybe she can arrange if travel is close during the lunch to pop home for a small period to check pup & feed . If you truly worried about outside than get a baby gate & shut in the laundry/bathroom so it still has airflow or buy the compost panels from Bunnings & place something heavy infront (we use both with our litters when inside plus a good play pen we tell all our puppy buyers to get a play pen our if you have another room that got air flow & pup can be left in for the day use that. All i would suggest if outside then make sure there are no large water bowls or the likes if pup falls in .

Just block her if you don't wish to unfriend .

We are groomers & the most common reason for wanting to clip off coated breeds is lazy . We clip off alot of elderly coated breeds which i have no issues with some are incapable of tolerating being brushed. I tend to find the time poor reason a bad excuse. It takes 10 mins to brush a coated breed with the right tools regularly but generally the dogs aren't trained so it becomes all to much hard work . Goldies are the worst offenders & most want them clipped because they shed & they don't brush & have massive dags & dreadies in there pants , Goldies coats are so easy to brush . As for tick areas i guess for many its easy but given show people can keep there dogs in full coats & still check its really not an excuse . But i do agree i would sooner see it clipped off then live the life a matted mess which is so painful

That doesn't even look like a Newf not even the European type but more like one of the European herding/guarding breeds that i watched on live stream last night . No breed can be guaranteed around chickens etc & tolerance to children is again owner created . The biggest issue i see with pet Newf owners is ones who haven't trained them correctly & can't walk them due to there sheer power . Newfs ofcourse LOVE water & will swim all year round given a chance so if you have a dam or the likes that would need to be considered . You aslo have the Bernese which are certainly wonderful dogs aswell . Not sure how often Newf breeders have Landseer colourings anyway so its a case of colour over the most suitable pup for your situation

List what people would think if it got lost . We get so many dogs in boarding that are registered with the council as XY & that is the breed people book them in as but if the dogs where lost & the combo described you wouldn't consider it . Staffy/kelpie cross or Ridgie /staffy cross. The butterfly ears are more typical Staffy the rest could be pot luck . I see no Mastiff anything there

Our Greyhounds where the only breed we have owned that i would trust around cats. Sighthound doesn't equate to chasing every fluffy around ,they simply don't. No breed is cat safe & not all cats are dog friendly ,so it works both ways there i have meet some of the nastiest cats around . So my question would be is your cat an indoor cat only ?? (ie no access outside)

So what has changed since Sept?? I gather it wasn't an issue prior to that ?? My first thought would be an IBS or some food issue that is setting her off each day . I can't drink full milk & would suffer similar style symptoms can drink low fat no issues . I would seriously by doing a food diary of everything she gets including any treats , D you feed once or twice?? We stopped feeding BH as it was no longer agreeing with our dogs . Have you asked the breeder?? You could try giving a gas eaze although i would ask your vet . We keep it on hand incase of bloat whilst travelling never had to use it

If PTS was the right option yes we would . Its fine for people to say no way but as a breeder you are responsible for what you sell after all people are quick to judge the breeder if it goes pear shaped as to why they sold it when there was concerns in the first place I have seen dogs sold via breeders,pet shops & rescue that should have been PTS but weren't because obviously people deemed otherwise & the nightmares these dogs are for there owners is very distressing . We would get any pup assessed if we had concerns & if deemed by all parties there is an issue with an unknown outcome then yes we would PTS . We have never had an issue but one must always be opened minded if it happens & weighing up the pros/cons the dogs interests would always come first over emotional people who in all reality wouldn't take the dog on themselves . To PTS would be a severe case at 8 weeks we would run on & see if things changed when the rest of the litter left

Owning dogs & being a competent person to be a paid walker is a big difference for me & yes being a vet would also have little bearing . Walking dogs may not be Rocket Science but many people are incapable of walking there dogs safely & correctly in public . I wouldn't hand my dogs to anyone unless i truly felt they would come home in one piece & the same dogs in nature . Many vets are clueless when it isn't listed in a book & to be honest we have had students out here on final field days & they couldn't control well trained dogs it was scary . I would never use the service but if i did i want to now * insurance covered * past history in controlling dogs of all shapes ,sizes & needs ( not vet history) * How many you plan to walk in one hit * Areas you would walk & why these areas are deemed better for the dogs * Do you plan to do onleash or offleash * Method of transporting dogs in vehicles & safety methods offered * There would be many more questions i would consider .

No i wouldn't & i don't have an issue with dogs . Breed doesn't worry me either . Our gates are always locked & we do have signs saying dogs running free. I now people who open gates see dogs run free panic & forget to shut gates as the back out & dog escapes .

Puppy & leash free pups be very careful same would apply to the beach . Puppy preschool research wisely & make sure its a class not about free for alls but about learning skills . I am not a fan of puppy preschools as many teach very bad behaviours that owners struggle to retrain but a good one is a great assest Your pup is more than capable of being left home alone pups need to learn what there life routine is early on not get given a routine that will then change again in adulthood & they find much harder to accept. As much as where all mummies to our dogs they are an animal & they should be treated as such so they can become a well adjusted dog & a pleasure to live with & a the dog being given the life skills to cope ,that is the best gift any owner can give there dog. Cavies are hardy dogs & can be left alone .They are true sporting spaniels . If your breeder is good listen to there advice.People often selcet there breeder because they like the nature of there dogs so ask why & what they do to get such lovely easy going dogs & generally its because they aren't smoothered that they are so great . As for toilet i would go fake grass,again ask the breeder what it is use to. You can place the fake grass in a tray low to the ground

The vet down the end of the street that is full of idiots was treating a friends pup.this pup had been docked legally & had all the correct paperwork. Dog was been treated for some issue & this wasn't said persons normal vet but one of those rush to the closest vet kind of deal. Vet said pup must stay over night & friend didn't think twice as logic said pup needed to be on fluids. Friend went to collect pup next day .clinic said no ,friend was okay . The next day came friend phoned up regarding pup & was told alot of porkies & she went down & insisted on seeing pup & wanted to now what was happening . The clinic was holding the pup as it was docked,when friend got home 3 RSPCA cars where waiting . Long story short these idiots thought they where above anyone else & could do what they felt like with a clients dog no questions asked. RSPCA then escorted friend to clinic where all the paperwork was shown to vet staff who still weren't convinced they did anything wrong so don't even trust your vet or above all there staff to dob you in . This clinic wasted the RSPCA time & embarrassed the owner & the pup was caught in the middle .Friend had to fit clinic over the bill & the clinic left pup on fluids to long & the leg was so swallon it wasn't funny. We had a traditionally docked breed & fully support the practice if we could. Indigirl there are vets that will do it problem is many vets have no clue how too ,Ask the boxer club if they have suggestions on a vet who is more open minded if it becomes a bigger issue. After a while the tip will die to the point you can just snap it off by hand Our Show Grey had to have her tip removed .

I think thats the issue .people forget recommended is just a suggestion & you need to weigh up age,active level,treats & many people are not honest in how many treats there dog gets anyway .Every bit is extra in there diet . also scoops vary greatly depending on what people are using . As mentioned the variety may not be suited to your dog so look at the other choices

Breeders can breed wonderful dogs ,morons can create monsters . We have simple doglaws now that people can't follow even DOLERS have posted what they do thats against the rules Because it apparently doesn't apply to them. You can't have your cake & eat it ,many dog owners suck at taking control of the animals in there hands whether the behaviour be good or bad . Common sense dog ownership is sadly lacking for many & dog ownership isn't about short cutting your responsabilities. We also have the the scenario of puppy preschools in some cases giving bad advice we also have some obedience scholls whose methods are there way or no way .Many clubs turn people away who don't wish to use certain methods & above all the methods or choice of equipment are failing the dog,Why should people attend obedience when some put people off so badly or decide the dog is the to hard basket because it may work better on a check chain than a flat collar . There where 2 families at the show today with Goldies lovely natures but dragging them every where ,they where discussing how feed up they where getting with there obedience classes & not getting anywhere or other advice.Some people there showed a different method & the dogs where so respectful,the owners showed what to try & the dogs worked a treat 10 mins of someone with open mind & they where happy campers /

Its really easier to just brush more often ,these products still need washing out is if extra work isn't what your after best to avoid & do the basics better. You can simply use brill cream ,have used that on the show dogs for years BUT mine don't get knots & its a preventive for other things

From my experience most of the products that claim that don't in the fashion people expect & its still about coat maintenance. I do how ever use the Cowboy Magic range (Rose hip sham/con & there shine spray & find it a great product

a slave would be number #1 other thing i would like but we can't use them here so it doesn't matter

Order direct from Royal Canin ,its cheaper for starters & delivery is free & they do single bag orders although i buy multis as the savings work out far better . You need to join the pro club which is free anyway