Thanks for everybodys replies i will keep my eyes on the post for any new info aand continue to read the forum.If i could ask one other thing(for the now anyway!!) is it safe when you get your pup home to start toilet training him outside straight away or wait until his jags?The reason i ask is that there are some cats that go through my garden and i wouldn't want to put the pup at harm.
Thanks all
It should be safe for your pup to go in his own garden ,to be on the safe side keep him away from other dogs until 7/10 days after his second lot of jabs,your vet will advice you about the time limit as it varies from vet to vet and don't let his feet touch the ground if you take him out.
If you post your questions in the appropraite sections you might get a better response as health and the likes could get missed in introductions if people have already answered your post
lol @ the name ' discusions ' with your wife !
How about ' Barney ' lol Sorry I thought that was funny, but I do have a warped sense of humour
As for tips, I have always used a crate, it also is very helpful in the toilet training exercise !
I bought the upright feeding bowls on stands, as there is a school of thought that it can prevent certain probs in deep chested dogs.
As for the Dew claw question, again I am sure there are mixed thoughts on this........I had them removed on all my previous dogs, as one once ripped it back and spent many months healing and infections.
I had them removed while being nueted so distress and cost kept to minimum, although post op bothered them more than the main scar !
I haven't had Tilly's done...and sort of regret it.......I don't intend showing her or need her to meet any breed standards ( don't know spec on that ) but she does catch them every now and again and I am aware she may tear them while scurring and digging in undergrowth.
But that's just my opinion and my dogs......
Microchipping is very important and some vets give a reduction on cost if done at same time as another procedure.
Also, have you considered Insurance? Not only are vets not cheap, most policies cover additional benefits.
Also, as previously noted......good strong toys......although you will be amazed how creative you can be with some ordinary items and they are free. An empty drink bottle with some dried food in keeps them busy for ages ( watch the grap the lid though )
Good luck and getting your head around all this before the bouncy, 24/7 physcotic arrives is the best way
Hi Stevie, Shadow had his dew claws removed by the breeder by the time we picked him up. From a personal point it has been easier - my last lab hadn't had them removed, and was forever catching them.
As for vets, normally word of mouth reccommendations is the best way to find a decent vet
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