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Or a really big poo?

This sounds fantastic, what a great find!

Does this mean you get a regular salary rather than working as a contractor? Ooh, exciting times!! Huge congratulations, they’re very fortunate to have you B)

Agree with all of this, but sometimes it’s not enough - we had rats under our shed and in a small garden they were too close to the house, as well as sharing water sources etc. So we got pest control in and they were killed and haven’t come back. Sometimes you can’t control all the access points...

I’ve only just read the latest posts to this - thanks @Beanwood for the ‘outrun’ training idea, I’d like to start this with our boys for some fun. @Joy you may well have already tried it, but I wondered if a toy with a food pouch - like a clam or food pouch (or even a small pencil case...

I wonder if a taller pen + his big crate might be helpful. We did this with Stilton (+ huge value building and reinforcement) and it made a real difference to how he relaxed during the day.

What happens if you leave him out of his crate? Would a pen set-up work in that space (I.e. a flexible set of panels like these Puppy pen that you could fit round the crate) which would give him more options and space outside the crate if he needs it? I can imagine how stressful this is for you...

We’ve tried all sorts with Kipper including gabapentin, which didn’t seem to do much as far as I remember (it was a long time ago). I think the evidence in still unclear on gabapentin’s value in therapeutic pain relief for dogs, it’s more effective as an anti anxiety med - (Gabapentin and...

Well I think it’s the earliest yet - 2 ticks on Kipper today! And it’s still fairly cold, but clearly not cold enough for dormancy. I think all the rain last week has woken them up.

That’s probably the first thing to establish, whether it’s being in the crate or separation anxiety. Does he seem distressed if you leave him outside of the crate? We struggled with crate training with Kipper and persevered far too long with it because we thought it was what you had to do. Do...

Classic baby puppy move! The sleeping is a blessing, hussah for that and long may it continue.

Yes, it doesn’t get above 5 degrees here for the next 5 days, with a very brisk easterly keeping things fresh! I’m glad we got another log delivery today, stacking this lot kept me warm :D

Thank you! He’s bouncing back remarkably well. He’s now comfortable again with us stroking his injured leg, and is back to doing his full stretches where he extends both back legs behind him and points his toes. So far he’s also adjusting really well to reduced exercise - he doesn’t like to poo...

Oh no, sorry - I didn’t mean you were! I was trying to say (poorly!) that with puppies we’re often told to focus on All The Things and it can be overwhelming.

I agree with others on his weight - if he looks good (not thin with all ribs/backbone pronounced) and isn't constantly hungry, go with your instincts - there's a lot of physical change in puppyhood, and I don't think it's helpful to over-monitor body condition if they're not clearly over or...

The lambies worked! Thanks everyone. Quick update, good news - the vet did a full assesment of the range of motion Stilton has in his back legs, checked his spine and watched him moving. She agreed that he seems substantially improved since Saturday, so we're hopeful it is soft tissue damage...

Thank you! We have a vet visit tomorrow (Monday) first thing, where they’ll assess him and decide what next. The message was that unless he’s much better, they’ll xray to see what they’re dealing with. We’re keeping everything crossed as he does seem quite a bit better - but we’ll see first...

One thing I was worried about was getting him to take this morning’s loxicom. He’s not a gobbler of food like many labs are, and any changes make him suspicious. But he does love my favourite breakfast, overnight oats. So I made him up a simple portion - rolled oats and milk, left to steep for...

Thanks @Emily and @Candy for your experiences, it’s useful to hear these. And thanks all for the birthday wishes! I had a lovely day despite poor Stilton’s injury, and was spoiled rotten. The boy is feeling full of beans today and keeps trying to chase his tail (aargh!), jump around (aargh!)...

Thanks all. He’s feeling a lot better already, he’s had something to eat and is wagging again🥰