On the height of the playpen - I use a 1m high pen. My dog could jump out of it, but he doesn't. I think because he has always been in this...
The purpose of a crate within a pen for a young pup is to allow the pup to move away from his bedding (in the crate) if s/he needs a poo or a pee...
That's really good to hear! So very glad to hear you have got her safely through the worst of it. Well done you! Take the return to exercise...
Well, I'm happy to try it - my vet says he thinks some dogs do benefit, I've read the data sheets very carefully and side effects seem low....
I'm not saying synoquin doesn't work, @Stacia, but in feeding it you are giving both glucosamine and chrondrotin, and krill oil - you don't know...
Yes, get him checked out, and work out if he dislikes hands approaching certain parts of him. My dog will mouth hands in a 'get off' way if parts...
I use "ready" which used to be "ready to work" - I use this for fun stuff too (eg before I throw a ball or start play on a walk). "Ready" is a...
Lino is really good laid on a wooden floor when a dog might pee or poo - I used it when my boy was a puppy and didn't want him soiling a wooden...
Hello there, How old is Eric now? This seems a bit strange, to be honest. I would start looking at whether he is reacting to your hand -...
Hello there, and a very warm welcome to you. :) Is your old dog going to be happy in a barn, do you think? It sounds as though right now she is...
He is really, really tiny yet, far too young to be house trained - or the fact he isn't to be a problem. :) I would definitely use treats when he...
A good quality large breed puppy food promotes slow steady growth and contains relevant trace chemicals and additives to look after large breed...
I personally don't think there is a great advantage in buying food with supplements in it - the amount contained in the food is often really tiny,...
Just where has it been, Charlie boy? :D:D:D [IMG]nosewsd by julieandcharlie julieandcharlie, on Flickr
My understanding is that a pink nose - that has happened with age - on a yellow Lab is completely normal, it's even mentioned in some of the breed...
Hello there, Personally, I would not risk a puppy peeing or pooing in a crate - I think that is a bit unkind. The idea of using a crate as an...
Oh, that's rubbish - I hope she heals well, and is back to normal very soon.
I think everyone knows that it's anti-social not to clear up after your dog, and social pressure to conform is quite powerful. If people think...
Definitely go with your vet's advice - things are changing, lots of us have experience of puppies with a last vaccination at 10 weeks (including...
Yeah, Charlie says he's fine on the sofa after all, thanks. We'll walk to the pub later! That'll have to do. [img]boredom by julieandcharlie...
