Papillon Kisses

I’m so sorry this happened to you and your pup.

I have no personal experience with any of these, but I’ve heard good things about the Bunnings camera. Another option if you have a spare device is using an app such as Presence or Alfred, or setting up Skype to automatically answer.

If it’s NSW I’m pretty sure the law is now that they have to list the microchip number on the ad. Powerlegs may know.

A couple of options. Lia at Canine Journeys - force free trainer Dr Nela Graham at Calm Companions - Behaviour Vet and also has a trainer on her team. Have a chat with both to see what pup’s needs are at this point and options. Veterinary behaviour is sometimes covered. Our policy specifically excludes it which I think is appalling. Get with the times!

He’s such a sweetheart! Just read through the posts again - if you’re still having trouble with nails, try the alternate cut method if you haven’t already. It is amazing. Little old chi mixes have fast growing nails and it’s receded the quicks and kept them in check.

Here are a couple of videos about training four on the floor (instead of jumping up and licking eyeballs!). It comes down to teaching our dogs what we want them to do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC_OKgQFgzw&vl=en https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XX58DLLLZF8

Sniffing is fantastic for dogs. It even lowers their blood pressure! Not expecting a dog to sniff on a walk is like taking a kid to an amusement park and not letting them on any rides. My desexed dog doesn’t do the teeth chatter thing, but he gets to sniff and pee on all of the (appropriate) things haha. He has anxiety and one of his treatment goals was him feeling safe enough TO sniff when out. You could always put it on cue, but don’t deny your dog the mental and physical benefits of sniffing! Humping is more often than not stress-related.

Make your own! Get one of those silicon roasting tray things from Kmart that are meant for draining fat off meats as they’re roasted. Also called pyramid baking pans. Turn it the other way around so it’s a mould. I varied this recipe by doubling the salmon, adding canned sardines in unsalted spring water, mackerel, anchovy. Replaced the wheat flour with oats flour (put oats in food processor), sometimes added lemon balm (his favourite herb, which incidentally pairs well with fish lol) or other additions like chia seed, smashed blueberries, etc. Look up pyramid dog treats on Facebook for ideas and to see what I mean about the moulds. https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Salmon-Crack-Dog-Treats-Great-Treats-for-Gaining-Focus-During-Dog-Agility-Training-or-Competition

https://thecognitivecanine.com/blog/functional-dog-breeding-with-jessica-hekman/

I’d contact Bulldog and French bulldog rescues so they can keep you in mind if a dog pops up.

I’m not arguing that, Asal, if that’s what you’re thinking.

Oh, absolutely! But from what I’ve seen, I’m not sure people think about it so much when the dog comes from a breeder as an adult vs a rescue. My friend certainly didn’t.

I’d be conscious too of where she’s come from and what socialisation she’s had, which is more than going to dog shows. Some breeders keep their dogs in kennels or they may simply live in a more rural area, and the dog may struggle adjusting to suburban or inner city life. If they haven’t been positively exposed to children, they may not feel comfortable around them, and so on. A friend of mine recently got an adolescent dog who has spent all her life up to now living in a kennel on a semi-rural property, and she’s very anxious about all things in and outside her new home. The dog is needing a lot of medical and behavioural support to adjust. There’s a lot you can do of course, and some dogs adjust better, but you don’t want a square peg in a round hole situation.

They need a mentally well version of Malcolm. - he has go go go as well as chill factor: up for runs/adventures (when younger) and loves his doona days. He would take whatever you gave. 8km run? He was there! Week spent in bed? Right on it! - loves warm weather, zero qualms with heat. - I react to some dogs despite not being allergic (tested!), but I don’t react to him. I think it’s mostly people who have big shedding dogs but don’t vacuum enough or air the house so there’s a huge dust mite burden, and/or the dog stinks either because they’re never washed or they’re washed or spritzed with perfumed products.

Thought I had responded! I find an air purifier helpful for my dust mite allergies in addition to everything else, so you could certainly give it a go. However, you need to do lots and lots of vacuuming with a high quality vacuum and wipe everything. Hot washes (min 60 degree) are needed to kill dust mite and it may be the same for dander? I don’t know how that particular allergen functions. Keep your dog out of your guests sleeping area, and also communal areas if possible. I would make sure they know how things are going to be before they arrive as there may be tears otherwise. Some people may expect your dog to be outside the entire time, and if that’s not appropriate for your family they might prefer to stay elsewhere? Otherwise I can see a falling out which you would not want! I think step up the vacuuming to daily personally. With dust mite allergies you also need to let the air settle for at least 30 minutes after as even top notch vacuums throw allergens around. It may be the same for dander.

Adaptil is the only diffuser I would ever use around a dog!

Have you enrolled in a puppy class? Some amazing force free trainers are running online classes during covid. You get access to a top quality trainer and your location and the pandemic doesn’t matter. They’ll teach you how to properly socialise your pup too. https://www.ppgaustralia.net.au/

Malcolm has a very low resting heart rate due to Addison’s. If it’s Addison’s then know you have struck it lucky for it to be diagnosed without an Addisonian Crisis, and that while there are a lot of blood tests and altering med doses initially, once stable they do very well and you wouldn’t know they had an illness. He’ll need an ACTH stim test to confirm.

For a while I kept googling my preferred vet and vet nurses to see if they had switched clinics, so you could try that? I was expecting a mass exodus as I could tell the vet in particular was unhappy. Malcolm was so comfortable with them and the old clinic itself, but even that has gone. He used to direct our walks there to weigh himself (lol) and say hi to his friends!

I’m sorry this happened. I experienced it some years back after our vet of 15 years sold to Greencross. Dr Penny Mead at Hornsby Vet is recommended by someone I know who has an anxious dog if that helps. I’d also look on the Fear Free Pets website.

I’m so sorry. That little dude meant the world to you. Rest easy, Kane.

No help re vets but I just want to say that $150-$800 does not seem reasonable for a canine tooth extraction. You may be able to get it cheaper than $2k, just saying not to think it will be near those numbers! Canine teeth are harder to remove, so a trickier surgery and more time under anaesthesia (=$). I wouldn’t expect even a routine scale and polish to be anywhere near $150. The amount you’ve been quoted probably also includes necessary dental X-rays and you’re getting the whole mouth addressed too. You could see if vet pay is an option? Best wishes for your dog! He or she will feel so much better with a healthy mouth and that painful tooth gone.

Try Jade Fountain at Animal Behaviour Matters. https://www.animalbehaviourmatters.com.au/index.html You might also need a behaviour vet in which case there are two local options, Dr Isabelle Resch at Inner South Vets and Dr Helen Purdam at Hall Veterinary Surgery.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy! https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/ and grab yourself this book https://www.politepaws.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1893

Anxiety.