Cocci pro here, I have it bad! This pup is a bit old for Cocci, most puppies immunity systems are mature at 12 weeks and cocci isn't much of a problem. That being said, however, doesn't mean this pup has enough immunity to fight off the cocci. I woul...

My neighbors Chi had a section and had milk the same day. I wouldn't let this worry you. She'll be fine and you won't have the worries of another litter.

I usually settle the stud fee before mating, and always have a WRITTEN contract, even between friends. I do not pay the price of a puppy. I pay a dollar amount, especially if the stud is unproven. My puppies are more expensive than the stud fee, even...

I am in Texas, but heard from a friend that a law is about to pass a law that a household cannot own more than 6 dogs, and if you do have more than 6, then you have to surrender them to the government. Please tell me this isn't true

You can call the local chapter of the DPCA and ask them for a referral, or go to local shows and ask the handlers.

Ok...lol...better late than never. ..oops, I mean my reply, not cropping.
I like to do this at 10 weeks, the pup is big enough for anesthesia and young enough to work with posting for a good standing crop. One of my vets prefers to wait until 12...

Also, this works the best....
When he bites you, firmly, don't squeeze but firmly hold his muzzle shut for about 3 seconds, give it a shake, and say NO BITE in a loud, low pitched voice. This is what his mother would do, and it teaches him that ...

Absolutely stellar advice. Next time don't get 2 puppies. Get your next puppy when your dogs are seniors, they will help train the new puppy, who wants to hang with the big dogs. I'd definitely go with the short leash. Better a few weeks of interrup...

If she is otherwise healthy are you absolutely sure you don't want to opt for surgery? If the vet thinks she's a good candidate, the site should be healed in a month. The lampshade is a small price to pay for another couple of years.
If she's n...

First your income (taxes)
Now your dogs
Tomorrow your children
Isn't this how Hitler did it?