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An incredibly complex issue - so never a yes or no!

Puppies experience 80% of the world through their mouths.:D This is a brand new little animal trying to find out about where she lives. They do nip and taste things- as well as jumping all over them and destroying them! Does she have plenty of varied things to chew, play with in her pen? It's a...

We have our fourth cocker spaniel- they are incredibly sensitive and needy puppies! :eek: They really do need company and security to get them over leaving mum and the rest of their litter. I've never used crates but ours always slept in a basket in our room until they gradually calmed down and...

Yep- we've got an itchy boy. I don't think we ever really get to the bottom of what it is- so just treat symptoms. I think we've come to conclusion he has sensitive skin and probably reacts to numerous causes.:(

Well you really know the answer don't you? Either file it or he'll restyle it! Dogs can't know what is acceptable as a chew toy and what isn't. You're the grown-up! He's gorgeous BTW. I'd say 'and he's a working dog' till recently when my 4yo working cocker had been (mistakenly) left for the...

Can I add having worked in rescue where dogs come in 'having snapped at a child' it's always the hands and little fingers- and I'd put money on the dog having been slapped on the muzzle for discipline. The only thing this teaches dogs is that hands are weapons. But I do have a reactive dog and...

I agree with Hemlock- just not to be scared of you. Almost all dogs' unwanted behaviour is fear based.:( Oh and enjoy!

My rescue dogs have always kept their own names - I've called puppies usually something literary. BUT when I asked a young girl once what her tubby old lab was called she said something that's stuck; "We don't know what her real name is but we've always called her Jess." I asked if she was a...

My very tummy sensitive spaniel eats 'Vets Kitchen' either Pork and Potato or Salmon and Potato, grain-free kibble with the stock from boiled veg and often the veg itself added. We spent the uckiest year finding out what would work. He also eats some raw- eggs, white fish and offal. Chicken and...

Glad you're getting on with your gorgeous puppy. All the great advice on here seems to have paid off. Can I add a personal note: for dogs food is often the main pleasure of the day. For your dog and you. I get a huge reward from seeing my two enjoy their entirely different meals. So never think...

Welcome and well done for taking Violet! We've had various rescues and have a rescue corgi x now- we've also had a rescue Lurcher who lived to 17. Best of luck with yours!

Welcome and, oh yeah- shocking isn't it? They are amazing and crackle with energy and bring chaos trailing behind them! Don't bother about a tidy house/ garden, don't wear decent clothes, just enjoy. AND don't feel you have to devote all your time to training; just enjoy as well. They grow up...

I agree it sounds like soft tissue damage and good that's he's improving. And of course a very young dog will heal wonderfully quickly. In the past when I couldn't get an appointment with a vet I've recorded his movements on my phone and sent that- which works. Good luck with your new dog!

So very sorry- as though losing them isn't bad enough. I've no experience with specialist services but wonder if you could discuss this with your vet (or another humane local vet) there may be practical ways around the problem. We have a wonderful vet. When our elderly corgi collapsed in the...

Vet visit asap I think.

You are being very responsible and doing your homework- if only everyone did! There are two factors that matter more than shape and size: some restriction on exercise and a child. One is easier. I'd really rule out working dogs therefore (labs, most spaniels, collies etc). They will be...

One of my old boys used to eat quinces which if anything are even less palatable. He'd knock it around for a bit (giving it chance to save itself?o_O) and then crunch it up. Like all fussy mums I worried about his tooth enamel!

A nine week old puppy is an intense spark of life. I've never been bothered about how full-on my puppies have been...I had a working spaniel pup that makes yours sound almost calm! Just embrace the chaos. A BC is usually high up the intelligence scale and this amazing neural system has only...

Leave them in a clean bag for 72 hours- will be safe to use after this. Obviously wash your hands well after handling packaging they came in as well. My dog-walking trousers arrived from M&S yesterday- the entire package will be in purdah till next Monday probably. When they won't fit :eek...

Very young- I thought most breeders only let puppies go after 8 weeks? He will be bereft and bewildered, remember, everything he knows and feels safe with is suddenly taken away...you have to try to supply these- so what you need most of is patience! But it can also be a joy to start to create...