It looks like quite mild bruising that is visible due to no hair in the area...........not to be totally unexpected after surgery. Ask your vet if you are concerned.
Indeed you can! You can teach your dog to be perfect at home. BUT the reality is......once you take this perfectly trained dog out n public, with distractions such as:
Other dogs (friendly or otherwise)
Children
Bicycles
Prams
Umberellas
Any other named distractons you could care to...
Being food orinitated can not be a bad thing when training.....focus is everything....introduce a toy/tug too! what is your objection to treat training'? Have you considered clicker training?
Carrying even a small dog might get a bit tiresome after a short distance..........you could perhaps look at some of the pram/baby buggy type dog carriers available?
Why don't you take your dog to a dog training club where you can practice recall in a controlled environment? Dog parks..........to me that means somewhere that all and sundry let their dogs loose with scant regard to the possible outcome.........
Do you have a garden? If so, your dog may not need much input from yourself or your mother to 'walk' your elderly dog. Are you physically able to throw a ball for a few feet or play with a toy? You could do this while sitting on a chair.....but the dog still gets enough stimulation and time...
Have you had this GSD from a pup? Look into reputable dog training classes where your dog can meet others and develop his social skills and manners in a controlled environment.
Sounds like a typical healthy,lively puppy! Have you had a dog before? Do sign up for puppy classes then continue with training classes as your dog grows. The fact that he loves his food will help with the training.....look into training tricks...you can do this at home in a few minutes per...
Personally, I would never have a bitch speyed until they were physically matured......bones, muscles ect given a chance to mature given the lifetime of working ahead of them. On the other hand, in your situation, with a litter brother (any plans for neutering there?) the risk of unplanned...
So what does this dog eat which has enabled him to live to the age of 8 months and be active and lively? It must be eating something or it would have expired by now?
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