I don't claim to be an expert, just someone who has always had dogs in my long life. The best method I have found is;

Just as it is with human toddlers, Patience, observation and praise are the best tools in housebreaking a pup. Not only ...

That is a nice, long life. Both you and your mother have had to provide wonderful care for the pup. I would think the standard for both breeds would be about 10-12 years (smaller breeds are longer living than the larger). I'm pretty sure you're surp...

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I have never heard of a dog taking itself to the vet, asking & paying for a spay or neuter. That is up to the humans who are responsible for their care.

If you are too young, then it is the responsibility of the parents in the home to s...

Actually, you could have avoided, rather than having to worry over stopping if you had merely had her spayed.

Again, I hope your dad is prepared to foot a bill for a c-section should it become necessary.

If you are too young to afford spaying her, your parents need to assume that responsibility. If she is in distress during whelping, who pays for the c-section? I can assure you, spaying would be far less expensive and far less a health risk for you...

My only advise would be something you probably don't want to hear. Your girl should not be having puppies back to back at her age, especially her breed. If she means the world to you, I would suggest you consider her health and have her spayed.

If you look at the upper right, you will see this thread is over a year old. Pretty sure the situation is long over with, one way or the other, by now The poster never returned to update us, so guess we'll never k...

Hello Sandra. First of all, welcome to the forum! Secondly, bless you & hubby for rescuing your girl (even if he is a snuggle stealer ).

As for your questions about doing the best for her if she turns ou...

How old is she? How long have you had her? How often do you handle her?