Rebanne

So a stray dog is roaming around shedding fleas and intestinal worms and quite possibly habouring heartworm as well. Delightful. Wonder what else he is sharing?

In 30 years of owning entire bitches, most of that time in suburbia, I have never had that happen I haven't has bitches in season in suburbia for that length of time :) but I too have never had a problem with stray male dogs trespassing. Might be because I don't walk the bitch leaving a scent trail for randy dogs. I have always managed to keep them occupied and well exercised in the back yard whilst they are in season without having to take the risk.

I've, at times, carried a riding crop and used it. I'll take whatever measures I deem fit to protect my dogs from being attacked.

I think you have all bases covered. I would just suggest you make very sure the garage door can not be blown shut possibly locking him outside.

OP has stated they wish to go down the pets as therapy route, and therefore this is important unfortunately. None of the methods suggested sound stressful to me, I wish someone threw chocolate at me for doing things they like! Haha. I think it has been very stressful as the owners have not managed in 2 years to teach this dog to sit. Pets as Therapy as a goal is all well and good but not if the dog is stressed out.

I don't have a problem with them, add a flap of carpet or similar in winter over the opening and they would be great.

I taught one greyhound to sit, after a fashion, by luring him up when lying down. Why do you want him to sit? My greyhounds stand and lie down beautifully, I am happy for them to do so and not bother to sit ( 2 out of 3 do sit though )

Please do :D

Yes I have entered my 2. Relax and have fun. Take a wire crate if you can so you can go to the loo etc without worrying about the dog.

All his dreams come true! Congratulations

actually there is no guarantee that you will get a large litter anytime.

My friend has a hot wire around her farm fences.

Easy fixed if not rented. Wooden wall screw eyelets into wood. Brick use mortar drill bit to attach length of board then screw the eyelets into the board.

get some shade cloth and make a roof for the pen, use cable ties to attach. You don't want the pup to get hurt falling from a height.

I have heard this as well but not because of the amount and not just toys. You buy breeding units which are enough for a pregnancy all things going well. It might be worthwile speaking to a top repo vet on whether there is any truth that some breeds and FS don't mix.

Importing semen is good advice. Once you have bred the imported dog to a couple of your bitches you are limited to where you can go in your breeding program. And unless he is truly an outstanding dog just how many outside services would he get? And of course the risk is he is sterile after you finally get him here. Things can go wrong with FS as well but your options are nearly limitless

With a male you don't need a prefix. You need your own prefix for your own girls. The fact you don't know this says to me you are very new to breeding. I would be very careful if this is the case, that the more experienced person does not load the contract in their favour. Importing is very expensive and you don't want to lose several thousands of dollars and gave no dog to show for it.

Oh dear ????

all costs of the dog should be 50/50. Both owners get the benefits of wins in the ring. Future breeding plans need to be thought out and agreed to including who chooses the sire and where the dog would whelp if a bitch and who gets 1st pick etc. If a dog, who chooses which bitches are allowed to be bred to him, stud fee, puppies back? I would certainly insure the dog. These are just for starters.

No. I had one of my dogs on standby once. She wasn't needed but I would always help out if needed. Job well done Lucky!

I use valuheart for heartworm and dose every 6 weeks. I use a simple spoton for fleas when needed. i.e did them all recently when one was going into kennels. I only use single use chemicals, that only do one job. I don't believe in using multichemicals in one go when some may not even be needed. I just google and go for the cheapest place at the time.

To enter in a neuter class you need to send in your rego certificate and desexing certificate to DogsNSW and you'll get back a Neuter rego. Last I heard, in NSW, there was no fee and they just stamped the original cert. In Victoria we have to pay a fee and we get new certificate.

Shamrock, call name Rock

Congratulations on your new puppy. I'd just do your own thing with the pup until old enough to go to obedinece school. Most won't start back until Feb anyway. Once Sebastion is home just make your own program. I've never known a puppy not to learn sit before getting his meal so you can start with that. Lots of help on YouTube and the likes. Work on basic manners, crate training etc and you will be well on the way to having a great dog. Don't bother with a harness, you only need a collar and lead. Take him on car trips to the shops as well ( as long as the car has aircon!) and of course don't leave him in the car.

yes it is if you were a member of your state's governing body and your dog registered with them as it's against the rules and reg to breed a registered dog to an un registered bitch even if the same breed. But obviously you are just another backyarder person trying to make a quick buck and it's come unstuck.