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What are you thinking of? What exactly could they be taking back to their kennels? Saliva from human kisses? eta nits? worms? radical opinions? Oh I don't know, parvo springs to mind, seeing as how it can be walked into a home, don't know why it couldn't be walked into an office OffTopic again. DAS pound have a special mat at their entrance which has been soaked in something. I thought it might be to prevent the spread of parvo although I have no idea. Do breeders take special precautions to make sure Parvo isn't walked into their homes? A lot do. Shoes off or you have to walk through a tray of disinfectant. Some don't let puppy buyers visit until after the 1st vacc or they can look but don't touch.

What are you thinking of? What exactly could they be taking back to their kennels? Saliva from human kisses? eta nits? worms? radical opinions? Oh I don't know, parvo springs to mind, seeing as how it can be walked into a home, don't know why it couldn't be walked into an office

so would you all think it was a great idea if a breeder was carting their pups around from pillar to post trying to get a sale? Goodness knows what those poor dogs are being exposed to and what they are taking back to the kennels.

Take the cone off her while you can watch her. Stitches may be pulling a little. If suture line is clean and dry I would just keep an eye on her. I had a cat that walked sideways for 12 hours trying to escape the stitches. Plus she may not be feeling right because the anesthetic has not yet totally left her system

Beautiful boy! Happy Birthday Benny

Mainly cause the judge wants them shown with ears up. But they are only held up on the stack, judge gets plenty of time to see them in their natural way and some judges do say not to put the ears up.

Half of my backyard is undercover if that helps? Or will it still be better to get a kennel? I would still get a kennel. Wind.

Supercheap auto are advertising a 3 x 3 deluxe gazebo for $139. No idea if they are any good. Last time I looked Bunnings had replacement rooves for the 3 x 3 for around $60.

Aren't they! There is/was a couple being shown here in Vic

"The Special Commission into Greyhound Racing has been told a diary which "contained very valued information" was seized during a raid in February 2015 on an unidentified trainer who was suspected of using live animals to train greyhounds on his western Sydney property. The chief inspector of the RSPCA, David O'Shannessy, told the commission on Thursday that the society had asked Greyhound Racing NSW to identify the people in the diary, which had a list of Christian names and telephone numbers. GRNSW officials refused to voluntarily hand over to the RSPCA a diary with the names of suspected live baiters." I agree with this. Just because a name was in a diary does not mean they were live baiters. My name and number are in a local greyhound man's possession. He does work on my dogs. I'd be livid if I was tracked down by the RSPCA and would fear for the well being of my dogs. And just because there are idiots on here, NO I do not support live baiting in anyway shape or form.

several health problems by the sound of things

I know people who have used them very successfully for cats

I use a hanging water bucket with one flat side and clip the handle to the bars as well with a lead clip

white reflects. That's why houses are whitewashed in hot countries

Me too :) Mine have their own couch :D

Make his mat more exciting then the couch. He's a lab, throw him treats every now and then while he is lying on his mat. Sit down on the mat with him sometimes. I assume you work and the family are at work or school all day so he wants to hang with his buddies. What do you do with him when you get home.? Walks, training, play?

Adult size and didn't section off

Cause they are easier to make. :D I made my own and no way could I make a curved one. Lots of people do use clam shells or blow up pools dependng on the size of the dog.

I would take out insurance for the first 18 months - 2 years then drop it. This is what I have done with my youngest dog. Phoebe is 18 months old now and her only trips to the vet have been for vaccinations. I am confident she is sound in body and mind with nothing lurking. Sure sh!t can still happen but I am prepared for that.

I have a hole cut out of my back door and yes it does not go all the way to the bottom. It's starts about 6 inches from the bottom. It's huge to let the greyhounds in. They have no trouble stepping over the lip. It's as high as their shoulders.

is your pup kept outside? because you say when you go out to see her. The only thing that may help is to go in and out hundreds of times every day paying her no attention but that's a bit cruel in my opinion. You have a dog who is bred to be a companion so of course she is going to get excited if she only sees you when you go outside. What you really need to do is bring her inside with you and if she wee's in excitement so what, tiny dogs = tiny wees and easy to clean up. As for "freaking" out when another tiny dog barked, put her on the ground, she's a dog even if small. Nothing will change at the age of one if she hasn't been shown how to cope with life. Look for a good training club to help you expose her to other dogs etc. She doesn't have to become an obedience star but some basic training will do you both the world of good.

I've never used them with my greyhounds.

Yes, calcium helps contract muscles. Lots of breeders also say give extra calcium if bitch is unsettled after pups are born.

The current recommendation is to give oral calcium after the first pup is born and then after each subsequent one.

You were hurt and upset about your pup getting badly bitten which is fine for a minute but you need to snap out of it. You are not helping the dog recover in a positive way. Hunting dogs are often shown with scars. Have you asked your breeder their opinion on the pup's ear? I showed my greyhound bitch with 1/3 of her ear missing, result of a dog bite. I admit it was very skilfully repaired but if looked at properly was easy to see the missing tip.