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That does indeed sound wonderful. As someone who lives with a highly sensitive Romanian dog, if I. ever needed a dog walker I would very much wish for one like you!

First, please don't attempt to be 'leader of the pack' in any shape or form, - this approach has been thoroughly discredited in the past 10 years. Just keep on being a kind and loving companion to your dog, as you are doing. I would say you are exceptionally observant of your puppy's moods and...

It's so nice to hear someone who is thinking hard about how they can do their best for a new dog. Good luck in your search. I completely get why you would want a border collie, especially if you grew up with them.

Don't think about what a dog will bring to your family, think about what your family can offer to a dog. That's a lovely way of putting it.

Sorry, I wasn't clear, but I was thinking of a dog from a non working background. I don't like to mention specific breeds because it kind if stigmatises dogs and besides, there are many wonderful mongrels out there in the shelters. That said, if I were out all day, and couldn't take my dog with...

I did say my response was harsh! No reflection on your ethnicity in my comment, by the way, and I can't see why you would think that. I will always stand up for a dog's best interests. You came on saying how difficult it has been for you having a puppy. Everyone understands that, and is looking...

I would say, before any thoughts of training, get the vet to check her more thoroughly. Many, many behavioural problems are caused by pain (even in young dogs), so that would be absolutely my first port of call, to see whether there are issues of pain. The second thing to consider is not how...

There is no scientific evidence that CBD helps dogs with arthritis, or indeed what harmful side effects it might have. I personally would never experiment with untested drugs on my animals. If you are concerned about arthritis, the best place to get information is the vet-run Canine Arthritis...

She's is an absolute poppet. So young, and missing her mum and siblings I don't doubt. That is a thought to keep uppermost in your mind with a puppy. There are a couple of things that make me uncomfortable here. One is that you start by saying how difficult you are finding this unexpected puppy...

wiener dog (American for dachshund)

I agree that health is important, but so is the lifestyle you are proposing for the dog. Possibly you being out all day would not suit an energetic dog, which collies tend to be. (I'm also unsure how anyone would rear a puppy if they were out all day.) Unless your heart is set on a border collie...

What a lovely reply! I would just add, be careful you and your husband do not 'compete' as puppy carers - as in the very good example your puppy has shown you, it is possible for you to love her equally, and her to love you back.

You could try Total Recall by Pippa Mattison (book) but as others have said, it is unrealistic to expect a perfect100% recall. He doesn't have extreme prey drive' - it is just normal for most dogs. The best approach is for you to manage the environment (good fences in the garden) and use his...

Hello AMJ - this just popped up in new posts, and I wondered if you had looked at the website All About Dog Food? AllAboutDogFood.co.uk I found the site ever so useful for my little JRT/CSCS cross as she also has liver problems and pancreatitis, with Alk Phos rates off the scale - that was 4...

You are misrepresenting what I wrote. I said that physiology is more or less the same across a species. I didn't say anything particularly about its impact, beyond the observation that it functions in similar ways in all breeds. Anatomy is obviously very different, particularly in dogs because...

I'm very sorry to hear about your cat Adrian, that's a terrible thing to happen. You were doing what you thought was the right thing, and have rightly publicized it on here. It might help others to know that cats are particularly susceptible to absorbing chemicals through their skin. There are...

Happy for it to be moved if you think that's best - I put it here as I thought more people would see it, because it is directed at people who are not necessarily looking for threads about the legal implications of owning a dog.

Yes, really good point Joanna. Cows are pregnant at this time of year too, and they can get really upset if they encounter dogs.

As there have been a few posts about the control of dogs around livestock and other dogs and domestic pets, I thought this reminder about how the law relates to dogs might be useful: Controlling your dog in public It's particularly important to know that someone does not have to be injured by...

Yep. Many years ago, when I was a vet nurse at the PDSA, a red setter was brought in who had run into a stick that had fallen upright in muddy ground. It had gone through the roof of her mouth and she had to be put to sleep. So no sticks!