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Tiree used to do this. I gather it's not unusual in pups although it was the first time I'd encountered it and I was absolutely mortified. I tried the yogurt and getting to his turds first, but in the end he just grew out of it. It's pretty gross but didn't seem to do him any harm.

Sounds familiar. My last dog got very excited humping his teddy, and his pizzle would come out so it definitely looked sexual to me. Male dogs will try to mount each other as a means of domination. A neighbour's Labrador would often try to mount him if we met on walks which he wasn't too happy...

I've never had a problem with my dogs in the car. Could your puppy have had a fright in the car that's made them anxious? If they've not travelled in the car before it could just be a case of getting used to something new. Maybe you could travel with them on your lap in the back seat and give...

I can relate, my cocker was a bit crazy at that age and still is sometimes. They do calm down in time, but one thing you could think about is his diet. I know my last dog, a cavalier kc spaniel, went completely hyper on the dried food his breeder had him on so we changed to Butcher's Tripe and...

It's one of those controversial issues that comes up time to time. I've heard it said annual vaccination is a nice little earner for vets and not really necessary. Depends on how you feel about vaccination. I'm sure you'll find people willing to argue both sides.

A vet once told me to wipe the inside with a damp cotton wool ball. Some long eared breeds get very dirty, but Tiree's are pretty clean on the whole.

Start with short five minute training sessions, with lots of treats and make it fun. He'll think it's a game and it helps build the relationship from day one. I trained mine to recall to the whistle, and that's been very useful on walks. There's the usual sit and stay, down is a good one to stop...

It's not easy to get the antivenom and it's very expensive. The vet said they could get it by courier from Glasgow if we wanted, but we agreed he wasn't too badly affected so we didn't bother. He was kept in overnight the first night for observation, given painkillers, antibiotics and...

Tiree is our third dog and the only one we've taken insurance on. I'm so glad we did because at nine months he was bitten by an adder and the treatment he needed would have run to thousands which we couldn't afford. We are with Denplan and we've found them very good to deal with.

I don’t think my house smells of dog (much) but here’s what I do. I vacuum and steam clean hard floors. Tiree isn’t allowed on the beds and I try to keep him as clean and groomed as poss, washing his feet after every walk.

I had a Dyson some years ago when they were all the rage and I wouldn't have another one. Overpriced and overrated IMO. I now use a Shark, both a corded one and a cordless one, and would recommend them.

Having bought three pups over the years I've never encountered a breeder who wouldn't let me see the pups. If the litter are very young I can understand the breeder being reluctant to let you handle them, but the litter are usually fenced off in a pen with the mother anyway so seeing them at a...

I use a normal toothbrush, just a cheap human one. I use Beaphar toothpaste because it is meat flavoured and he's more willing to accept it.

I reckon the key to cracking house training is establishing a routine. Tummy upsets aside, dogs usually fall into a pattern of toileting at certain times of day, and if you can learn when he is likely to go make sure he gets the opportunity to be outside. In the early months it means spending a...

Tried out the hot water in a watering can this morning and it works a treat. I'm so chuffed. Now all I have to do is remember to fill it up before we go out. :)

I have considered this but Tiree would flip out in a confined space and there's nothing to stop him escaping if the door is open. Plus the shower is upstairs so it means getting a muddy mutt all the way up the stairs before dealing with it.

Ooh, that's a good idea. I hadn't thought of a watering can. What size do you use?

I'm wondering what everyone does about bathing their dog. We've recently moved house and do most of our walking in the woods now, which is great for Tiree but he does get very mucky especially on a wet day. Coupled with that he doesn't care much for being cleaned up. Yesterday he nearly turned...

So sorry to hear this. Sending hugs.

I can only echo what everyone else has said. If it's a medical problem only a vet can deal with it. You know your pet better than anyone and if you're worried you should keep on at them. Is there a senior vet at your practice? Someone with more experience might be a better bet. Of course...