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I'm not an expert, but I'd go back to stage 2, where you know she was doing OK previously. Whatever caused the current tummy upset, you want to get back to a status quo before moving on. If you went for 'stage 2.5', i.e. 50g Burns, and she still had GI issues, you wouldn't know if that's due to...

Gorgeous - thank you for sharing the photos.

Welcome from me too:)

Welcome from me too.

Sorry, I didn't mean to suggest that he already had SA - just that by starting from where he is, and always working within what he is comfortable is, you can do a lot to avoid SA, and more easily transition from where you are now to where you hope to be in the future.

Welcome from me too :-)

There are also monthy injections for arthritis, called Librela. These seem to give good results and don't have the same side-effects as oral medications. Unfortunately, Librela wasn't suitable for my dog as he was needle phobic. After trying a couple of medications (Metacam and Galliprant) that...

I can't remember if I've posted this article here before, but it has info on separation anxiety: Separation anxiety You're still right at stage 1, or course - or even stage 0, as for now your aim might simply be for him to not feel the need to shadow you the whole time, and that, paradoxically...

Truly scrumptious:emoji_blue_heart:

You've made several steps forward, because he is now feeling safe and secure and you're both getting some sleep. Remember, we don't fret about human babies never being weaned from the breast or sleeping in their own room through the night when they're just a few weeks old. Maybe in time he'll...

I would let him come to the front door with you. Put a lightweight nylon lead on him (one with no loop to get caught on things) and when you need to answer the door, pick it up and take him with you so he can't make a bid for freedom. Honestly, the safer he feels now, the less worried that you...

Also, for his anxiety about being separated from you during the day, please read this: Separation anxiety, specifically the section Start at the Beginning. It's fine, and normal, for him to want to follow you around the house, including to the loo, at first. Eventually he will realise that he...

Cross-posted with JoanneF - again:D

Welcome to the forum - I've just googled for Australian labradoodle and they're rather gorgeous :) We have plenty of info on separation anxiety, but I'll wait till you start another thread on that so we can keep all the info together.

Be aware that if you only listen to the positive experiences, you might end up with a false sense of security. So do please follow the advice that JoanneF has posted to minimise the chance that you hit problems later. Chances are that they'll be absolutely fine, but it's like wearing a seatbelt...

It was Kennomeat and Winalot in our house. Our Yorkie lived till she was 16, though she was deaf, blind, diabetic, toothless, incontinent and with a dodgy back end by then :eek: We often get more hung up over our dogs' diets than our own, despite the fact that they evolved to be scavengers -...

We might be able to give an opinion if you post a couple of photos, one square on from the side (standing), and one from directly above. How many of her ribs can you see when she moves? I met a whippet the other day who was so large I thought he had some greyhound in him, but he was purebred -...

It can feel like it gets worse at time - for me, several months in, and even now (over 1.5 years later) I have moments of 'OMG, he's STILL gone, how can that be?' Which is illogical, of course. But grief is illogical, and however you feel, it is valid, it is very real to you, and you are not...

Here's the link Hemlock mentioned: Mental enrichment for dogs If this seems to be bordering on obsession, it would be good to have a way of distracting her. Dogs often need to 'decompress' after a walk, and a few minutes ball-throwing or similar could do the job. It would be useful to be able...

I never really understand how you can give a dog a nap if he doesn't want one... but if you can encourage him to have some down time, that would be good. I taught my dog 'On your bed, settle down' and it did (sometimes) work when he was in that cranky overtired evening phase. How long are you...