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Can you leave a radio on very low on a talking station at night? Many dogs find that a comfort.

Doesn't that just show that there are trainers and TRAINERS the same way there are vets and VETS. I wish you and your dog the very best of recoveries. So well done that you have persisted in finding what is wrong and needs to be helped.

As you ask the specific question - and as a retired professional, I have trained countless dogs to walk politely on the lead - I'd recommend you to find a trainer whose methods you like and who is recommended (word of mouth is the best way). Chat with people whose dogs you see walking nicely to...

Hello and welcome to you and Milo. I hope your second vet is better to work with.

What is the reasoning behind the 6 years limit?

So very sorry to hear of this.

I agree. Might be so many reasons, and the vet is the best person to test for them.

Thanks for feedback, and good news that all is do-able and not anything that can't be helped.

Don't forget - as my vet says, we don't get a perfect bowel movement every time either! I think your dog is showing that he has a healthy gut and deals with each meal according to his needs on the day.

Just lovely!

That is so hard for you but shows what a wonderful owner you are.

I would follow your vet's advice.

Have you ever seen proper Bassets that hunt in packs, JudyN? Unmistakably Bassets but far better made. Sometimes the front wrist joints could do with improving but they are bred for work not showing. They have the most wonderful voices.

I don't have a TV so don't see Crufts, but that sounds like all my faves (including the saluki) as well.

Hello and welcome. Love the photos!