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No no - either you misunderstood my point or I didn't explain clearly enough so to clarify what I meant about avoiding the professionals I mean the "professional trainers / experts and behaviourists" whose aims, claims and intention will lean more toward trying to fix the dog by whatever...

Awww poor girl sounds like she's had a real rough ride and an awful start to life. Not surprised she has issues stacked up. Do you get any ongoing support or help with training from the rescue centre at all? Some do and some just let you crack on so I'm wondering where you've landed. Has she...

Oh no.. sorry to read this :(

Your dogs were playing off-lead and then just ran over and bit the lady's dog out of nowhere? Not sure you can get around the issue of responsibility for various reasons but I'd be interested to know what happened.

Wait - I just replied to you didn't I? Do you have two topics on the go or am I going nuts??

Hello! Firstly you need to go right back to basics to read up and research the breed and work from there. No expert by any means but haven't ever heard the thing about it being bad for labs to walk up and down stairs. Ever. Don't let him sprint up and down 100+ times a day obviously but I...

As other have already said the simplest, safest option it to put him safely in a cage / crate and not let him roam at leisure in the house. Out of interest though what breed is the puppy?

No worries! :thumbsup:

Don't know a thing about whippets I'm afraid but a friend of mine does and suggested these links to people that might be who you're after? http://www.champdogs.co.uk/breeder/14726 http://www.justwhippetsrescue.co.uk

Hard to say for sure but could be any number of things. Young dogs do quite often through a bad spell when they hit adolescence so it could be that although it might be something else altogether. I would bell the vet (if you're lucky enough to have one that's helpful and will give you some...

Very surprised at the concerns and comments over this?! (w00t) The amount of exercise your neighbour gives the puppy is ideal. 5-7 miles for a five month old is a piece of cake to be honest. These dogs were bred specifically for their intelligence, herding ability and incredible...

Oh God this is heartbreaking. :( Sorry for the late response but only just spotted your post. Before I scrolled further down my immediate reply was that maybe you should be the one to call it rather than wait until she starts to reach late stage and lets you know for sure. Only advice I had...

Here you are - this place offers foster homes for dogs in your area. They won't be able anything as such but they will have a wealth of info, resources and contacts. https://www.facebook.com/dogsfriendsofficial :)

Whoa there - bit of harsh and unfair play from your Mum?!!! (w00t) (w00t) (w00t) Understand it's not her overall responsibility but she's put you in a real spot. Half-wonder if your Mum will realise she a bit quick to throw the towel in and create a nightmare but you don't need that...

Fair play to the girl she kept a good grip on the lead didn't she?!

I had a few people say to me they were thinking of getting a collie puppy because ours was just this round ball of fluff and looked all cute and - NOPE. "Don't get one of these dogs whatever you do. You're asking me if they're a good puppy which means you must not to get one of these until you...

Personally I'd suggest not taking him outside until he's had his jabs and is 100% good to go and explore / meet new people and pets. When ours were housebound as young puppies it drove me nuts trying to find things to do but that time was spent essentially "bomb-proofing" inside the house and...

Sorry this is late as a first reply but only just spotted it :( My feeling from your post is one way or another you'll find a way to make this work cos you answered your own question with the comment she's your life. :thumbsup: Talk to your family about realistic options of them helping to...

Genuinely impressed at your openness and the time you've sensibly taken to read up and research. Seriously. It's amazing how many people don't bother with so much as a quick “Google” before making a decision and it drives me nuts. Agree with your thought process though and the reply from...

Oh no poor lad!! :(