I bought a proper crate today - Yay! I really want to make this a part of her life so that she can come to places with me and have a refuge....there are many benefits. At first I thought crating was so cruel, but I read up alot on it and I understand now why its really great.

About the food....I thought Hills was one of the top ones...they sure charge alot! Its at the vets and at the most exclusive pet stores! No use asking you for recommendations as I'm down under I guess...but I'll check around...If you know really good ones, let me know and I'll see if I can get it. I checked the amount of food by using a measuring supo...and I have definately not not been over feeding...so I think it is the corn.

Last night...well she had water all day for the first time in 4 days (bad bad me...what was I thinking - I know I know )..and so I thought she might need to adjust to more liquid and took her out after 3 hours from when I went to sleep and then after 4 hours...but tonight I'll take water away 30 mintues before bed, and see how she goes. I'll gradually make it longer and longer.

I have to tell you that this thread and your kind helpful advice has made a world of difference and I feel so much bgetter and brighter and more alive. I was getting a bit done and even thought what a mistake I made because I handle the responsibility. That was two days ago. Now I look at a thirving puppy who is really smart and learning more and more evey day. I seee my efforts paying off already and I have not even had her for a week yet.

Now I need to look into training

Oh...and she needs a name!!!!

Thanks so much