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There's no 'right way', just whatever works for you. It's quite normal for dogs to sleep in their owner's bedroom, either on their own bed or on their owner's bed. Often people start with their dog downstairs but the dog can't settle so eventually they let them in their bedroom and everyone's...

Jasper needed around 2.5% plus a lot of treats and a few leftovers to maintain weight, so probably would have needed 3% without the extras. At 34kg he started looking like Skeletor, and at 36kg looked rather more solid, so I aimed for 35kg. They do all vary, so it's important to monitor them...

That's interesting - all the raw food calculators recommend over a kilo based on Blue's vital statistics... But they tend to be on commercial websites, so have a vested interest. It makes sense though, that a 20kg fast-growing puppy would eat more than a 20kg adult dog though? Maybe as a...

Tinytom, my understanding is that you should feed according to the expected adult weight, not the current puppy weight. Based on that, and having a look at the average weight of OE sheepdogs and St Bernards, BlueBear's calculations look about right. Dogs do vary, though, and if you're lucky...

Truly scrumptious! I'm glad to hear he's doing well and (mostly) behaving himself.

Welcome from me too - Ollie is adorable.

I think the first step should be to help him settle wherever he sleeps - if he's not settled with you or your daughter, he's not going to settle in the kitchen on his own. Is he any better if you both leave your bedroom doors open? Does he generally find it settle during the day too, or is he...

How old is he, and has he always been this way? At what age did you get him? What breed/type is he? Also, what do you feed him, and is he a healthy weight? How often do you walk him, and how long? Is this on- or off-lead, and in what sort of areas (roads, fields, woods, etc.). Are there any...

As well as the skills, I'd consider where you live - I'm often looking at profiles of lurchers and greyhounds that need a home even though the time isn't right for me, but living in a fairly busy area with lots of dogs being walked locally would rule out a lot of dogs. You can learn the skills...

Welcome to the forum. Where will you be looking for your new dog? Will it definitely be a whippet, or will you just wait for your heart to tell you you've found 'the one', regardless of breed?

In my honest opinion, he should be able to sleep in with your teenager - it's what he was used to and was happy with, and what she agreed to, and this change is affecting both his quality of life and yours, making you both miserable. Is it possible you can persuade her to change her mind - I say...

I've found a copy of the manual online (Nokia 2660 user manual (English - 112 pages)), which says: 'To lock the volume button on the side of the Nokia 2660 phone, follow these steps: 1. Press the left scroll key or select "Menu" on the device. 2. Navigate to "Settings" and select "Phone...

Worryingly, he looks rather like an XL bully. What did the sellers tell you about his parentage?

Oh gosh she is gorgeous, I have pointy-dog withdrawal symptoms:emoji_blue_heart: I second all the advice JoanneF has given. It can take a long time to overcome SA, but it's definitely a case of more haste, less speed.

I'm wondering if stress could trigger a false pregnancy, or maybe just accentuate the symptoms. Though I'm just speculating, and can't find anything online to back it up.

It does sound like a bit of an overreaction to the change in sleeping arrangements. I haven't had a female dog, but a quick google has found 'The symptoms of a phantom pregnancy most commonly occur 6-8 weeks after your dog finishes her season, and should resolve within 2-3 weeks.' So my money is...

Have you gone back to letting her sleep in her crate? Where in the house is the crate, and do you close the door or leave it open? Also, is she neutered? Could she be coming into season, or having a phantom pregnancy?

'broken-coated deerhound lurcher in the style of van gogh'. I wondered what on earth was going on in the background, but I think it's an interpretation of Van Gogh's Peasants Planting Potatoes!

I've just had a go, with the description 'rough-coated fawn lurcher in the style of Van Gogh'. Not bad, considering... I'm wondering how I could progress it: slightly shorter fur, longer nose, less saluki in the ears...'?

There's a post on Romanian and other street dogs here: Romanian and other street dogs Chances are most of it won't apply to your pup as he might not have been a stray for long, but there might be something that resonates with you. Six weeks is probably simply not enough time for him to learn to...