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My CKCS sleeps in his crate in the laundry. He normally pops himself into bed around 9.30pm and goes out for his morning wee at around 7am. Fiona

Thanks everyone. I have contacted the RSPCA but they are completely full until January next year so that removes that option. Cosmolo & Paul P Unfortunately both are just a little too far to travel (although I may end up with no option) Fiona

Due to me working every Sunday I am trying to locate a dog/puppy school that operates on a Saturday or even during the week. I have a CKCS (Humphrey) who is now 5 months old and need to get myself into gear and organise training. We attended puppy school at our vet when he was little but now need to get into the serious stuff I am located in Croydon VIC but happy to travel (within reason) to find the right place. The only place I have found so far is the RSPCA in Burwood but not sure what they are like. Thanks in advance Fiona

Thanks everyone for the info and piccies. Well great news is we are getting our gorgeous little boy in 2 weeks time He was 1 of a litter of 3 and is very handsome. The breeder and I chatted for a long time sitting on the floor with the puppies and hope I asked all the right questions. She was a lovely lady and shows her CKCS on a regular basis and all puppies have had 2 vet checks and parenting lines were clear from genetic issues. We visited the breeder as a family (3 kids and husband in tow) so that she could meet us bones and all so she was happy with the family the puppy was going to and in the end everyone was happy. We haven't fully decided on a name yet but the front runner is HUMPHREY followed by Fletcher, Barkly, Baxter & Charlie (other names in no particular order). Now to sort out sleeping arrangements etc. JulesLuvsCavs Can you give me advice on the size of the crate (in your 2nd pic) and would that be suitable from puppy size? Also for during the day sleeps do you use the crate and if so, is it worth the crate being in a pen with the door of the crate open or similar set up to night sleep? Fiona

My first post at DOL We are going to a breeders on Sunday evening to view a CKCS and hopefully if he is the right one for us and the breeder thinks we are the right family for him we will have a Blenheim CKCS joining our family in a couple of weeks. It has been over 15 years since our last puppy (Dalmation) I have been trying to update myself on as much information on what to expect once he (hopefully) arrives. I am very interested in crate training as I have read mostly great reviews on this method but can't quite get my head around the setup ie. do they have a small bed in a larger cage, do they sleep in a crate such as airline travel one only etc etc. If anyone would be so kind to show some piccies of their crate set up, doesn't have to be specifically for a Cavvy it would be greatly appreciated and a basic list of what I need for the start on his new life with our family. I will be asking the breeder these questions also but want to have a better understanding myself. Thanks in advance Fiona