Puppy behavior
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If you follow the advice listed here (ie post asking how to train your X month old puppy to do something and you will get lots of suggestions), you can train your pup sit, down, short stays, bite inhibition, what furniture not to jump on, to sit before eating, and how to walk nicely on a leash (not heeling, just not pulling or playing with the leash). Almost all of these things can be taught to a 4 month old puppy in a few minutes per day. They learn VERY fast (though they may not remember all of it from day to day). Just remember to keep it simple, fun and short. Good luck, and glad you are starting early (they are much easier to train when young). Don’t forget, you can teach a special command for the dog to "do it’s business" by taking it out in your yard on the leash. You can also teach what places are okay to go by taking the dog to the same place everytime (ie NOT your vegetable garden). Have fun! Melissa – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > What age would it should you start training > Before you buy.
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What age would it should you start training Before you buy.
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> What age would it should you start training > Before you buy.
training starts immediately. every moment of the puppy’s waking life is either good training or bad training. You can think of how all early experience will later affect/effect adult dog and behavior. if you’re talking "traditional" training, recall starts immediately. everytime you call the puppy good and exciting things happen for it. when recall means play time is over, run with puppy from play area so that it’s still exciting. any unwanted behavior is interrupted with sound distraction and praise then puppy is quickly refocused into exciting or satisfying activity. — Before you buy.
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Today. Everything you do is training. If you don’t understand that beware that the dog does – as it know it is trying to train you . .. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > What age would it should you start training > Before you buy.
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From the very first time you tell your puppy, "Good boy!" when he does something you like, or go "Fyech" when he starts to do something you don’t like, you are training him. You can start teaching your puppy the recall when you first call him to you, and when you hug him when he gets to you, he has had his first lesson. In other words, you are teaching that puppy from the instant he comes home. Formal training is another matter. You will start with very short lessons, then go on to longer ones. Puppy Kindergarten can be a very good place to start, as soon as the pup has had his immunizations (about 4 months). Depending on the puppy, and on the classes available, by 5-6 months you can enter him in a formal pre-novice or beginners obedience class. Fortunately, you will know your puppy, and can tell when he is getting stressed and when he isn’t, and not overwork him. avrama & baruch – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > What age would it should you start training > Before you buy.
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I am only familar with Maryland and Virginia law. In fact the president of our local club sent a memo with the newsletter stating the law in VA was 8 weeks..the Washington Post often prints a small statement at the beginning of the ads..stating MD law requires no pups sold under 8 weeks unless accompanied by the dam..,DeJune
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I got a St. Bernard pup for my daughter this week and she is adorable. >She is almost 6 weeks old. >We keep her in a big plastic wash bucket at night when we can’t >watch her. Enough room for her to sleep and turn around but still >keeping her contained. >My only problem so far is that the puppy will yelp from the time the >lights go out till someone gets up in the morning with her. This has >been going on for 4 days solid now. I had hoped it was something she >would get over in a day or two. >Anybody have any suggestions? What can I do to solve this problem? >Gratefully Yours >Scott
how would you like to be dumped into a bucket at night and not be able to see what was around you. If you could afford this dog then you could afford a proper crate. Sherree
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families milling >about loking at all the puppies in cages, stacked on one another in sheds
Lisa, This is disgusting- perhaps an acceptable way to buy a chicken, but a family member? GGRROOSSSS!! Shelia
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> And I can’t see puppy millers selling to the public, because who would > buy a puppy from them after seeing the conditions? Not me, certainly.
Shelia, one of the many "TV News" shows that spoytlighted puppy mills several years ago showed exactly that. A puppy mill that sold thru a broker, but directly to the public as well. They showed footage of a typical Sunday afternoon at "Daisy Hill Puppy Farm" (or some such name) witih families milling about loking at all the puppies in cages, stacked on one another in sheds. I found it unbelievable! Its one thing when people buy from a pet shop, blocking out of their minds the knowledge of where those pups came from, but they went to the source and didn’t care! — Lisa Baird Want to learn more about Portuguese Water Dogs, Haleakala PWD’s Dog Agility, or just dogs, in general? Visit my Dublin, Oh. Home Page and see the Haleakala PWD’s, and visit http://www.infinet.com/~lbaird
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: In other words, most reputable breeders, BYB’s and hobby breeders are not : covered under this law. It doesn’t do much unless you are talking about pet : stores, or large-scale puppy millers selling directly to the public, does : it? And I can’t see puppy millers selling to the public, because who would : buy a puppy from them after seeing the conditions? Not me, certainly. : Shelia Actually people buy directly from puppy millers quite a bit. First, many puppy mills do not have horrific conditions, they are acceptable for livestock which is what many people are comfortable with. Second the puppy miller need not give a person the run of the premises. Keep ‘em in the house and bring the puppies in claiming they are home raised. Finally a number of people buy them out of pity. I’m glad the law doesn’t apply universally as if I got a puppy I would want one seven weeks old. Diane Blackman _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Failure is when you quit trying.
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: >Finally a number of people buy them out of pity. : I wonder if they think they are helping? Perhaps with that particular : puppy, but in the long run? Oh Boy! You got it in one! And they just DO NOT understand why I put my sad face on and plead with them NOT to buy that poor pathetic puppy. Oh it is so D*mned hard to pass them up. But yes, they think they are helping and don’t see/understand that they are contributing to the creation of more. Diane Blackman _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ You must speak to be heard. Silence assumes assent.
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>Finally a number of people buy them out of pity.
I wonder if they think they are helping? Perhaps with that particular puppy, but in the long run? >I’m glad the law doesn’t apply universally as if I got a puppy I would >want one seven weeks old.
That’s about the age I would want, as well. I got my last puppy at nine weeks, and I wish I had gotten her earlier. Shelia
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Well, I haven’t looked to see what the rules might be for the private seller in California, but in California a "pet dealer" cannot be in possession of a puppy of less than eight weeks. See http://www.dog-play.com/lemonlaw.html I know that there are similiar laws in other states. Diane Blackman Training is the art of learning to communicate with your dog, and providing the leadership to support confidence and caring. http://www.dog-play.com/obedience.html
: : This is news to me. I was unaware that any states required that pups stay : with the dam for a minimum of 8 weeks or for any other period of time. : Which states??
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>Well, I haven’t looked to see what the rules might be for the private >seller in California, but in California a "pet dealer" cannot be >in possession of a puppy of less than eight weeks. See >http://www.dog-play.com/lemonlaw.html
Exactly- a pet dealer- this means for retail sale, such as a pet store, must not have a puppy under 8 weeks. A quote from the page you referenced: "This definition does not apply to breeders of dogs regulated pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 122045) nor to any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association, that breeds or rears dogs on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association, that has sold, transferred, or given away fewer than 50 dogs in the preceding year." In other words, most reputable breeders, BYB’s and hobby breeders are not covered under this law. It doesn’t do much unless you are talking about pet stores, or large-scale puppy millers selling directly to the public, does it? And I can’t see puppy millers selling to the public, because who would buy a puppy from them after seeing the conditions? Not me, certainly. Shelia
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I got a St. Bernard pup for my daughter this week and she is adorable. > She is almost 6 weeks old. > We keep her in a big plastic wash bucket at night when we can’t > watch her. Enough room for her to sleep and turn around but still > keeping her contained. > My only problem so far is that the puppy will yelp from the time the > lights go out till someone gets up in the morning with her. This has > been going on for 4 days solid now. I had hoped it was something she > would get over in a day or two. > Anybody have any suggestions? What can I do to solve this problem? > Gratefully Yours > Scott
She’s very young and is, no doubt, missing the company of her siblings. If you have a small crate, you might try placing it beside your bed, within arms reach. When she cries or whimpers, simply reassure her by speaking softly. Her whimpering may last for another week or more but it will subside once she feels more comfortable with her new environment. Good luck–they are so adorable at this age and deserve all the patience we can give them. Susan Susan — The "Complete Saint Bernard Dog" web page at: http://nbb.emory.edu/saint/ Now Available: Large/Giant breed WEBforums at: http://saint.nbb.emory.edu/ ENJOY!
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> Well, I haven’t looked to see what the rules might be for the private > seller in California, but in California a "pet dealer" cannot be > in possession of a puppy of less than eight weeks. See > http://www.dog-play.com/lemonlaw.html
Thanks, Diane: I’ll have a look. Susan — The "Complete Saint Bernard Dog" web page at: http://nbb.emory.edu/saint/ Now Available: Large/Giant breed WEBforums at: http://saint.nbb.emory.edu/ ENJOY!
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> I breed/exhibit Toy dogs so my opinion may be totally incorrect, but > your puppy isn’t even 6 weeks old yet. In many states it is legal to > sell pups of that age, they must be 8 weeks unless accompanied by their > dam.
This is news to me. I was unaware that any states required that pups stay with the dam for a minimum of 8 weeks or for any other period of time. Which states?? > A pup of that age is not ready to be separated from its dam or > littermates, it can cause many problems in adjustment.
In most cases, I would agree. Saint Bernards are slow developers and can greatly benefit from staying with their littermates until 3 months or so.This, assuming that the breeder provides the necessary stimulation and socialization. However, there is the not so unusual circumstance in which the breeder does not provide adequate socialization and care, in which case, a five week old Saint Bernard would do well to be placed in a home where the owners provide for his changing needs. I find my Yorkies > are not ready for new homes until 10 weeks minium. I know it is > difficult for a breeder to keep the larger breed pups for that long, but > placing at 5 weeks can not be the mark of a reputable breeder.
I agree: One way or the other, there’s something missing when a breeder allows pups to go at such a young age. Fortunately, new owners are often able to compensate for that which the breeder may have lacked and these pups turn into happy, well-adjusted adults. Susan Susan — The "Complete Saint Bernard Dog" web page at: http://nbb.emory.edu/saint/ Now Available: Large/Giant breed WEBforums at: http://saint.nbb.emory.edu/ ENJOY!
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I breed/exhibit Toy dogs so my opinion may be totally incorrect, but your puppy isn’t even 6 weeks old yet. In many states it is legal to sell pups of that age, they must be 8 weeks unless accompanied by their dam. A pup of that age is not ready to be separated from its dam or littermates, it can cause many problems in adjustment. I find my Yorkies are not ready for new homes until 10 weeks minium. I know it is difficult for a breeder to keep the larger breed pups for that long, but placing at 5 weeks can not be the mark of a reputable breeder..why else would the law state 8 wks? I will be interested in hearing the opinions of the large dog breeders. DeJune
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I got a St. Bernard pup for my daughter this week and she is adorable. > She is almost 6 weeks old. > We keep her in a big plastic wash bucket at night when we can’t > watch her. Enough room for her to sleep and turn around but still > keeping her contained. > My only problem so far is that the puppy will yelp from the time the > lights go out till someone gets up in the morning with her. This has > been going on for 4 days solid now. I had hoped it was something she > would get over in a day or two. > Anybody have any suggestions? What can I do to solve this problem? > Gratefully Yours > Scott
Puppy should be in the bedroom with you. If you were a baby wouldnt’ you be afraid without your mommy? — Give Bear a Home…..See Bear at http://www.animalhome.com/rescue/CFC or http://www.med.virginia.edu/~rmm7e/bear.htm Tony
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I got a St. Bernard pup for my daughter this week and she is adorable. She is almost 6 weeks old. We keep her in a big plastic wash bucket at night when we can’t watch her. Enough room for her to sleep and turn around but still keeping her contained. My only problem so far is that the puppy will yelp from the time the lights go out till someone gets up in the morning with her. This has been going on for 4 days solid now. I had hoped it was something she would get over in a day or two. Anybody have any suggestions? What can I do to solve this problem? Gratefully Yours Scott
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I am only familar with Maryland and Virginia law. In fact the president of our local club sent a memo with the newsletter stating the law in VA was 8 weeks..the Washington Post often prints a small statement at the beginning of the ads..stating MD law requires no pups sold under 8 weeks unless accompanied by the dam..,DeJune
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I got a St. Bernard pup for my daughter this week and she is adorable. >She is almost 6 weeks old. >We keep her in a big plastic wash bucket at night when we can’t >watch her. Enough room for her to sleep and turn around but still >keeping her contained. >My only problem so far is that the puppy will yelp from the time the >lights go out till someone gets up in the morning with her. This has >been going on for 4 days solid now. I had hoped it was something she >would get over in a day or two. >Anybody have any suggestions? What can I do to solve this problem? >Gratefully Yours >Scott
how would you like to be dumped into a bucket at night and not be able to see what was around you. If you could afford this dog then you could afford a proper crate. Sherree
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families milling >about loking at all the puppies in cages, stacked on one another in sheds
Lisa, This is disgusting- perhaps an acceptable way to buy a chicken, but a family member? GGRROOSSSS!! Shelia
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> And I can’t see puppy millers selling to the public, because who would > buy a puppy from them after seeing the conditions? Not me, certainly.
Shelia, one of the many "TV News" shows that spoytlighted puppy mills several years ago showed exactly that. A puppy mill that sold thru a broker, but directly to the public as well. They showed footage of a typical Sunday afternoon at "Daisy Hill Puppy Farm" (or some such name) witih families milling about loking at all the puppies in cages, stacked on one another in sheds. I found it unbelievable! Its one thing when people buy from a pet shop, blocking out of their minds the knowledge of where those pups came from, but they went to the source and didn’t care! — Lisa Baird Want to learn more about Portuguese Water Dogs, Haleakala PWD’s Dog Agility, or just dogs, in general? Visit my Dublin, Oh. Home Page and see the Haleakala PWD’s, and visit http://www.infinet.com/~lbaird
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: In other words, most reputable breeders, BYB’s and hobby breeders are not : covered under this law. It doesn’t do much unless you are talking about pet : stores, or large-scale puppy millers selling directly to the public, does : it? And I can’t see puppy millers selling to the public, because who would : buy a puppy from them after seeing the conditions? Not me, certainly. : Shelia Actually people buy directly from puppy millers quite a bit. First, many puppy mills do not have horrific conditions, they are acceptable for livestock which is what many people are comfortable with. Second the puppy miller need not give a person the run of the premises. Keep ‘em in the house and bring the puppies in claiming they are home raised. Finally a number of people buy them out of pity. I’m glad the law doesn’t apply universally as if I got a puppy I would want one seven weeks old. Diane Blackman _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Failure is when you quit trying.
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: >Finally a number of people buy them out of pity. : I wonder if they think they are helping? Perhaps with that particular : puppy, but in the long run? Oh Boy! You got it in one! And they just DO NOT understand why I put my sad face on and plead with them NOT to buy that poor pathetic puppy. Oh it is so D*mned hard to pass them up. But yes, they think they are helping and don’t see/understand that they are contributing to the creation of more. Diane Blackman _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ You must speak to be heard. Silence assumes assent.
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>Finally a number of people buy them out of pity.
I wonder if they think they are helping? Perhaps with that particular puppy, but in the long run? >I’m glad the law doesn’t apply universally as if I got a puppy I would >want one seven weeks old.
That’s about the age I would want, as well. I got my last puppy at nine weeks, and I wish I had gotten her earlier. Shelia
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Well, I haven’t looked to see what the rules might be for the private seller in California, but in California a "pet dealer" cannot be in possession of a puppy of less than eight weeks. See http://www.dog-play.com/lemonlaw.html I know that there are similiar laws in other states. Diane Blackman Training is the art of learning to communicate with your dog, and providing the leadership to support confidence and caring. http://www.dog-play.com/obedience.html
: : This is news to me. I was unaware that any states required that pups stay : with the dam for a minimum of 8 weeks or for any other period of time. : Which states??
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>Well, I haven’t looked to see what the rules might be for the private >seller in California, but in California a "pet dealer" cannot be >in possession of a puppy of less than eight weeks. See >http://www.dog-play.com/lemonlaw.html
Exactly- a pet dealer- this means for retail sale, such as a pet store, must not have a puppy under 8 weeks. A quote from the page you referenced: "This definition does not apply to breeders of dogs regulated pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 122045) nor to any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association, that breeds or rears dogs on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association, that has sold, transferred, or given away fewer than 50 dogs in the preceding year." In other words, most reputable breeders, BYB’s and hobby breeders are not covered under this law. It doesn’t do much unless you are talking about pet stores, or large-scale puppy millers selling directly to the public, does it? And I can’t see puppy millers selling to the public, because who would buy a puppy from them after seeing the conditions? Not me, certainly. Shelia
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I got a St. Bernard pup for my daughter this week and she is adorable. > She is almost 6 weeks old. > We keep her in a big plastic wash bucket at night when we can’t > watch her. Enough room for her to sleep and turn around but still > keeping her contained. > My only problem so far is that the puppy will yelp from the time the > lights go out till someone gets up in the morning with her. This has > been going on for 4 days solid now. I had hoped it was something she > would get over in a day or two. > Anybody have any suggestions? What can I do to solve this problem? > Gratefully Yours > Scott
She’s very young and is, no doubt, missing the company of her siblings. If you have a small crate, you might try placing it beside your bed, within arms reach. When she cries or whimpers, simply reassure her by speaking softly. Her whimpering may last for another week or more but it will subside once she feels more comfortable with her new environment. Good luck–they are so adorable at this age and deserve all the patience we can give them. Susan Susan — The "Complete Saint Bernard Dog" web page at: http://nbb.emory.edu/saint/ Now Available: Large/Giant breed WEBforums at: http://saint.nbb.emory.edu/ ENJOY!
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> Well, I haven’t looked to see what the rules might be for the private > seller in California, but in California a "pet dealer" cannot be > in possession of a puppy of less than eight weeks. See > http://www.dog-play.com/lemonlaw.html
Thanks, Diane: I’ll have a look. Susan — The "Complete Saint Bernard Dog" web page at: http://nbb.emory.edu/saint/ Now Available: Large/Giant breed WEBforums at: http://saint.nbb.emory.edu/ ENJOY!
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> I breed/exhibit Toy dogs so my opinion may be totally incorrect, but > your puppy isn’t even 6 weeks old yet. In many states it is legal to > sell pups of that age, they must be 8 weeks unless accompanied by their > dam.
This is news to me. I was unaware that any states required that pups stay with the dam for a minimum of 8 weeks or for any other period of time. Which states?? > A pup of that age is not ready to be separated from its dam or > littermates, it can cause many problems in adjustment.
In most cases, I would agree. Saint Bernards are slow developers and can greatly benefit from staying with their littermates until 3 months or so.This, assuming that the breeder provides the necessary stimulation and socialization. However, there is the not so unusual circumstance in which the breeder does not provide adequate socialization and care, in which case, a five week old Saint Bernard would do well to be placed in a home where the owners provide for his changing needs. I find my Yorkies > are not ready for new homes until 10 weeks minium. I know it is > difficult for a breeder to keep the larger breed pups for that long, but > placing at 5 weeks can not be the mark of a reputable breeder.
I agree: One way or the other, there’s something missing when a breeder allows pups to go at such a young age. Fortunately, new owners are often able to compensate for that which the breeder may have lacked and these pups turn into happy, well-adjusted adults. Susan Susan — The "Complete Saint Bernard Dog" web page at: http://nbb.emory.edu/saint/ Now Available: Large/Giant breed WEBforums at: http://saint.nbb.emory.edu/ ENJOY!
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I breed/exhibit Toy dogs so my opinion may be totally incorrect, but your puppy isn’t even 6 weeks old yet. In many states it is legal to sell pups of that age, they must be 8 weeks unless accompanied by their dam. A pup of that age is not ready to be separated from its dam or littermates, it can cause many problems in adjustment. I find my Yorkies are not ready for new homes until 10 weeks minium. I know it is difficult for a breeder to keep the larger breed pups for that long, but placing at 5 weeks can not be the mark of a reputable breeder..why else would the law state 8 wks? I will be interested in hearing the opinions of the large dog breeders. DeJune
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I got a St. Bernard pup for my daughter this week and she is adorable. > She is almost 6 weeks old. > We keep her in a big plastic wash bucket at night when we can’t > watch her. Enough room for her to sleep and turn around but still > keeping her contained. > My only problem so far is that the puppy will yelp from the time the > lights go out till someone gets up in the morning with her. This has > been going on for 4 days solid now. I had hoped it was something she > would get over in a day or two. > Anybody have any suggestions? What can I do to solve this problem? > Gratefully Yours > Scott
Puppy should be in the bedroom with you. If you were a baby wouldnt’ you be afraid without your mommy? — Give Bear a Home…..See Bear at http://www.animalhome.com/rescue/CFC or http://www.med.virginia.edu/~rmm7e/bear.htm Tony
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I got a St. Bernard pup for my daughter this week and she is adorable. She is almost 6 weeks old. We keep her in a big plastic wash bucket at night when we can’t watch her. Enough room for her to sleep and turn around but still keeping her contained. My only problem so far is that the puppy will yelp from the time the lights go out till someone gets up in the morning with her. This has been going on for 4 days solid now. I had hoped it was something she would get over in a day or two. Anybody have any suggestions? What can I do to solve this problem? Gratefully Yours Scott
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