I read that puppies are reckoned to be their most endearing when they are 8 weeks old and weaned by their mothers so they are looking for a human to look after them.
Thanks for that report. I found it most useful and encouraging. How old is Merlin? My dog has ED which at just coming up to 9 is starting to show. She was operated on when she was 2 and a bit and so she's not doing too badly.
I think simple is best! I joined the other forum as member number 5 or some lowish number like that and it was the first one where I could use my real name. Carried on with that here as well. (y)