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    Digging

    Yes, the vet is your best bet. Has Olive been checked over since she gave birth?
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    New (Puzzled/Happy) Dog Owner in need of Help

    Post a picture of him, Shah. Somebody might recognise the breed.
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    New (Puzzled/Happy) Dog Owner in need of Help

    Yes, the best time to train is when a dog is young, without a doubt. You are doing the right thing, but remember to reward his good behaviour and set him up to succeed. Being young it's easy for him to forget his training, the world is full of exciting new things to distract him! Don't let...
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    Is this a tick

    If you do visit the vet, ask them about Bravecto. It's taken quarterly (every three months) and you'll never see another tick.
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    New (Puzzled/Happy) Dog Owner in need of Help

    When you say 'over-excited' do you mean he's hyperactive? Puppies can be naturally hyper but he should settle down eventually. If he's genuinely hyperactive his food could be the cause. Many dog foods contain additives that make pups wild. My cav was on a brand of kibble when he first came to us...
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    Is Dog Collar Training System right for me and my dog(s)? Yes, it is.

    I suspect the trouble is the positive approach takes time and patience. People are always looking for a quick fix.
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    Diarrhea with blood

    When my cav was very ill with gastroenteritis the vet recommended Hill's Prescription food. I still keep a supply for emergencies.
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    What do you do with early waking?

    If you're following the instructions on the package you'll just have rely on your own instinct. These are only guidelines after all and every dog is different. You know your dog better than anyone else so it's really your call. Has anything changed that may have upset her sleeping pattern? If...
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    What do you do with early waking?

    My first thought was food. How old is your pup? If she's going through a growth spurt she might need some extra calories.
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    Newbie here

    He was a bit put out at first, to be honest. But they've settled down together quite well. Theo (the cav) suffers from heart failure so isn't very active and didn't appreciate a whirling dervish pouncing on him all the time. :)
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    Newbie here

    Hello All! I am new here but not new to the wonderful world of dogs. I currently have an elderly Cavalier spaniel and a very new Cocker pup, so life is very busy taking care of them both. This is my first attempt at a multi dog household, although I have owned a dog for the past 20 years. Where...
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