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Were there vet bills involved that you were asked to pay? What correspondence have you received from your council before & after the your dog was taken? What are the conditions you have to fulfil for her to be released to you?

hehe I totally sympathise. It took the vet a brush of his finger to knock the knot off. There was no actual stitch left Beats me how it stuck there but it did.

How about you take a step back and actually read what people have written. You can't train companies. They don't need or want to know about your 'freedom'. Get a camera or farm gate buzzer and stop harassing courier staff. edited

This is true. I'm in Sydney and for a while our parks (which are vital & constantly used because the yards are smaller) were littered with baits. Some people are messed up.

I freaked out once, I saw what I swore was something nasty - like a piece of leftover tooth quite a while after surgery, weeeeks. (Thinking back, why I thought it was tooth where there had been none there before is a mystery) Got into a flap, went straight to the vet! So it turns out it was the knot of a dissolvable stitch with food caught on it. Anyway, yep they can stay in longer than you'd expect. Get your vet to have a stickybeak if you like, they will probably note that some have fallen out already.

No! You were asking questions that's all. You may have panicked but don't blame yourself.

Honestly, as rescue if you approached me with a brand new baby you've received cared for and in great condition (you haven't mentioned condition, it's an assumption) I would say give the breeder who trusted your husband, a chance to refund you and return the puppy to them if you don't want to keep him/her. In my experience every registered breeder acted fast and honourably. Refund should go without saying but will need to be discussed and put in writing. I'd absolutely freak out if someone gave one of my rescue dogs away. Like, total meltdown. It does sound like you're in a bit of a panic sorry. So many thoughts running through your head at once and I do understand. But first step should be a call to your breeder and I'm very happy to hear you are.

I just can't think of a breed that ticks every box in the mandatory category. It's kind of like looking for the dog version of a unicorn. Happy to be informed otherwise. It's good to learn about different breeds.

The Dogzonline list is here https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/dog-breeders.asp Great rescue site is here https://www.savour-life.com.au/adopt-a-dog/search-now/ Keep in mind with both rescue and breeders, we're coming off the tail end of being absolutely bombarded during Covid. So please be kind to exhausted people and if you want to stand out send more that 'I am looking for a puppy/dog'.

I vote rawhide It should be banned.

Yes the pounds are full of them or they're ageing quietly, sitting unseen in no kill shelters. But we're told there's not enough dogs to go around. So clearly not enough of the desirable kind of dog. The long term survival of domestic dogs doesn't extend to staffy, bull arab and working breed crosses, it's a tragic example of natural selection for them.

So you know how to breed dogs? It's not just putting two together and waiting for the $ to appear.

From this article it says Cavoodle pups were $3,300 in 2018 One of the biggest suppliers in NSW, you have to phone for a price.

If it's important to you to have a plan, a couple of calls might make you feel better. To my knowledge Pets At Peace (and possibly Pet Rest) are a franchise so their websites aren't that much help in you feeling any kind of connection with the people running them.

@Boronia that's really interesting thank you!

Not sure about a referral there. Sydney Uni Vet, you just call to make a specialist appointment. And get the office to request a copy of your dog's record from your vet so they have a history to work with.

Wow, no tests or anything? That just seems weird and pointless. I don't know if you're in Qld (your profile says you are) but I've seen Uni Of Qld Vet Hospital recommended here several times as being really good.

Yes, I own an Apoquel dog who still scratches if she gets into long wet grass. I have to wash her legs/feet. Obv pred worked. We didn't skip any options. She tried Telfast and Phenergan. Exclusion diets. Liquid Cyclosporine. Cytopoint shots. Omega supplements. Everything. Oh, and no oatmeal based shampoo. She's the only dog I've had who was a genuine battle and despite the fact I don't like the idea of forever it's what's best for her. If the Apoquel hadn't worked she'd have been off to the Uni dermatologist. Kicking myself; I should have gone straight to them in the first place but what's done is done. Anyone in the same position, I'd say straight out from experience - save money and time and itches by going straight to the specialist.

Are you planning on desexing the mother?

I'm not sure if it's got to be specifically asked for or if it's standard. It probably varies. I ask though. They seem dreamy but conscious. Like human twilight sedation I imagine. They do know you're there and respond. They can't hold their weight but can move just not struggle. By moving their legs.. are you worried about a kick at the wrong moment? No they don't make jerky movements. One boy couldn't have it because of his heart/veins (I can't remember how it was explained) and it was still peaceful. He was so tired and ready to go. My pointer was the same. We had her done at home for a few reasons, she was so tired we didn't need sedation. That was what I meant by it being a very personal choice. No dog is the same.

I have over 20 little teak boxes with brass plaques. Everyone is together the way they would be at the bridge. I agree, prepare first. Talk to your vet, unless it's an emergency (and even then in my experience) they will be able to arrange a nice quiet room for you to spend time together. Sedation is a very personal choice, most of ours have been sedated and I get time to snuggle and cry as they drift. Choose your urn or box or scatter-box. Choose what you would like on your plaque and make sure you specifically select individual cremation. Pay in advance so you can just walk straight out when you're ready. The wait for them to come back home feel like the longest time. Typing this is making me cry I'm so sorry I can't help any further.

Don't stress. He may have the most sanitary setup and vaccinations all done but there's no way that can protect babies from every virus, bacterial or parasitic nasty that you could have on your shoes or clothes or vehicle. They are such delicate little things. We've only had a limited number of litters and neonates, it's not like you have to cotton-wool them but I'd actually be very understanding and a bit pleased that the breeder is refusing visitors. Human handling on the other hand is vital in my opinion (I'm not a breeder btw so not an expert!), a lot of breeders bring their mum&bubs inside so they get used to household environments and human company. Develop an honest and working relationship with your breeder and that way you will feel comfortable calling them anytime after you take your puppy home. If there's something you want to know just ask. And listen.

I've had epileptic dogs and yes some dogs react badly when they see it especially if the fitting dog vocalises as well. Some dogs don't care of course. Keep one of them in a puppy pen or separated when you can't be around or if there's a seizure and you need to split them up. Keep a diary for your vet of the seizures recording the pre, ictal and post ictal periods. Video is great, you can keep a visual record of whether the seizures are changing or getting worse. Does sound like you might need a meds review now though.

You'll save money in the long run if you take him to a dermatologist now. And he probably won't have to be repeatedly on preds so young which is a worry Right now you're not finding answers just being given bandaid solutions in my opinion. It's frustrating and sad to watch, I understand your heartache.

Is he fully vaccinated?