Great! Thank you all for the help. I didn't know about the yahoo group. I'll go check that out now.

I need a writing program for my 3 oldest and am looking at IEWs Student Writing Intensive. My boys are in 5th, 7th and 9th this year. Would you recommend I purchase all 3 levels, since that's where their grade levels fall. Or can any of them be combined? All 3 boys are weak in writing. Also, I will have 3 girls coming up behind them to use the program, so I don't mind the investment if it is worth it. Thank you

At night In the house he just lays in his bed. So no peeing there. Whenever he's up, active, moving around, he pees so he's outside during the day. Unless its raining. But yes, if he's inside and walking around, he pees while he walks. We don't do doggy diapers. He is a very rambunctious 110 pounds, it wouldn't work.

I guess he has partial bladder control. He can go all night in the house without an accident but during the day, when he's up and he walks, jumps, runs, etc. he just pees. We all have to watch out for "the stream". He also cannot squat all the way down to have a bowel movement. He gets about halfway and tries to readjust, taking steps here and steps there. It takes him a long time to go.

This is exactly what we have been feeling. With the mind and energy of a puppy but the joints of an old dog, it's really sad.

One vet recommended complete hip replacement surgery. At 15-20k per hip that just isn't happening. (Both vets also said hip displaysia isn't limited to the hips that he would most likely develop the problem in other joints.) Neither with tell us WHEN would be the right time to put him down.

Forgot to say....yes, I did contact the breeder. There is no record or report of health problems in the lineage. Both parents scored very high on their hip ratings. I did send a copy of all medical records to the breeder (he really didn't believe me) he then followed up by sending a full refund of the purchase price and a sincere apology. There haven't been any complaints against the breeder, I believe it just a very unfortunate fluke that this dog is plagued with so many problems.

We are in a tough spot with our puppy. Just wondering what others would do. Our old dog of 14 years was approaching the end of her life, she was the most wonderful dog! We knew that we didn't want to be without a dog so for the 3 years leading up to our old dogs' passing, we researched different breeds to try to find the "perfect" family dog. We finally settled on a Greater Swiss Mountain dog. He is a gorgeous dog from a reputable breeder. (We did a lot of research) He is now 14months and has been riddled with problems; umbilical hernia, undecended testi..., a deformed tooth, and diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia in both back hips and front wrists at 9months. We had him diagnosed by two different vets just to confirm. Both said it was the worst they had seen in a puppy so young and that he most likely would not be able to reach full size (125 lbs) because his hips wouldn't be able to handle the weight. Its pretty noticeable, he sits funny, stands funny, bunny hops instead of running. But, at this point he still acts very much like a puppy, lots of energy and he doesn't seem like he's in pain. Much of the time he runs(hops) jumps, plays okay but will then start limping. His front legs have started to go out on him causing him to trip and fall head first. He is probably at 110lbs now. We can't avoid putting him down, it's just a matter of when. My concern now is that he will be playing and throw out a hip or his legs will give out again but next time cause serious damage where he is in extreme pain. I would not be able to load him up to take him to the vet by myself if my husband was at work. This has been a tough year for the kids with the passing of our beloved family member and now the decline of this puppy. How do you know when is the right time to euthanize a puppy?

I could really use this too. Anyone??

$4.47 in Southern California.

I'm wondering the same thing. I see the conditioner but what shampoo?

Hmm, we have 7/6. I'm not seeing any master sheets. Are you referring to the tests? I would have him write on the tests but I'm wondering about the student text. Do your children write in that book?

Exactly what I was thinking! Ds is writing phobic so, the thought of copying everything on another paper would not fly. He already thinks I am torturing him with WS and handwriting :tongue_smilie: Thanks

Just wondering. How do you use it?

Is the student book a workbook? Is the child supposed to write in the book or on another piece of paper? How do you use it? Thanks