Hi Guys!

Hope I'm not stepping on your toes Lappiemum, didn't think you'd mind if I started this thread up! It's getting close!!

Our next meet is this SUNDAY 8TH AUGUST!!

We usually kick off at about 10am, we are officially booked in until 2pm, but a few of us hang around a bit longer than that.

All the other info you need, is pinned here- http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=98062

Feel free to join us!! Ask any questions you have here, and a regular will be glad to answer. If you'd like to come, just cut and paste the list from below and add yourself, your dog/s, and what you plan to bring for lunch!

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Doggies:
pip1981- Dakota, maybe Tika

Food:
pip1981- marinated chicken wings, cake, plates, cutlery, cups, condiments, etc.

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Looking forward to seeing you all,
Carissa

HI all

I was wondering if there were any DOLers on the peninsula who would be interested in meeting for play dates?I have a 6 momth old boxer who is extremely social and it would be great to meet up with others so that we could have a chat and our babies could have some time playing. Let me know if you are interested.

I live at Umins but am willing to travel.

Karen

Okie Dookie- kicking off the thread for the DOL JULY KEPALA MEET - will be on Sunday 11th July starting at 10(ish) and going through to around 3(ish).

For those who are uninitated in the fun of Kepala, click here for the info.

And for those who are coming, you know the rules - list your pooches and what you are bringing!

Look forward to seeing you all there!!

A fun and free day out for all animal lovers and their pets with celebrity guest Bondi Vet’s Dr Chris Brown!


Main events:
• Best Pet competition with prizes in each of the three categories: ‘cutest pet’, ‘pet most like it’s owner’ and ‘best pet trick’ judged by celebrity guest Bondi Vet’s Dr Chris Brown.
• ‘My Cat Goes to University’ Cat Show
• NSW Police Dog Unit demonstrations

Activities:
• FREE pet health checks
• La Perouse Snake man
• Wildlife and exotic pet displays
• Pet counselling advice
• Pet supply stalls

All-day entertainment:
• Sausage sizzle
• Kids petting zoo
• Giant jumping castle
• Face painting
• Balloon sculptures

The Pet Fair is held in conjunction with the University of Sydney’s ‘2010 Open Day’, an information day for prospective students.

I thought I might try and organise a get together in melbourne.
I haven't thought about exact locations, I thought I would gather some interested people and then try and pick a place central to the majority.
Obviously a doggie play date if possible.

Anyone keen?

Hi Everyone. Just wanting to see if anyone is interested in a doggy playdate. I live in the Albury/Wodonga area and would like to socialize my border collie more. With hubby being in the Defence Force we move around so this makes it hard to make friends and so far all the ones i have made here don't have dogs Willow is almost 12 months old and is quite submissive, but can also be a little in your face and very excited. Dogs would need to be of medium size as she can be a bit full on for the littles. We have a maltese also but she needs someone her own size to have a play with. Let me know if your interested

All Shar Pei, shar pei owners and honorary shar peiple are invited to a peinic Sunday 1st August.

See youse all there!

Go past the refuse centre on the left, the boat ramp and carpark on the right and then the carpark for the doggy park is on the right after that.

I'd like to start re-socialising Justice with suitable dogs with the aim of eventually getting his confidence up so he can come to DOL meets with me and was wondering if anyone is interested in volunteering for a small group playdate at the Eastwood park? Your dog needs to be low energy and fairly submissive/non-threatening for this to be successful. I know there are plenty of really friendly DOL dogs but I'm afraid that friendly dogs that are also hyper make Justice unsettled, because he's not sure if the dog is a threat or not. Whenever I've done a calm introduction with Justice to another dog there have been no problems at all - they sniff and then run off playing and he tones down his play for smaller/more timid dogs. If Justice feels threatened when he meets a dog, either because it's bouncy and in his face or is dominant, he growls and barks and it's almost impossible to then get him to settle with that particular dog.

A few dogs that I think Justice would be okay with are Pele, Earl, Frosty (based on what Mrs Rusty Bucket said in another thread) and Thomas. Justice has been fine in the past with Aubrey and may still be, although she's a little more outgoing than Thomas, and has never had an issue with Pele. I'm also completely open to people's judgement as to whether they think their dog is generally calm and non-threatening, if they'd like to volunteer. Justice has never hurt another dog and rolled over and submitted in less than a minute or two to my mum's maltese x when it was trying to dominate him. All introductions would be done slowly and calmly.

If anyone is interested in setting something up we're free on Saturday the 17th or 24th. Unfortunately I'm not available on either of the Sundays as I have photo shoots booked.

WOOOOOW WE DID IT!!!!!!!!! WE BLOODY WELL GOT IT!!!!!!! Thumbs up from all the councillors and the Mayor!!!!! SOOOOO extatic right now.
Thanks sooooo much to all that attended the meeting. To Prue Guillaume and to Creese and John for addressing the meeting. And to all the members of this group!!!! WE ALL D...ID IT!!!!!


THERE WILL NOW BE A NEW FENCED OFF LEASH DOG PARK IN PENRITH

Now just waiting for the funds to come through, and building to begin

If you want to know more join the FB group......'Fenced Dog park for Penrith'

Bythorn Bash 2010

This is the link - it's a get together near Canberra in November on the 2nd weekend - 13th / 14th - lovely property - lots of DOLers - would love to go - anyone else?

Doggie Fantastic is a bit earlier this year as it was so hot last year.

Great entertainment on Friday and Saturday night plus doggie activities during the day on Saturday.

More details on website www.ncbr.com.au

I received the email today that Westie-Walkers-Barry sends out to us Westie owners around Brisbane.

Here is the link to the Westie Walkers site for info http://www.westiewalkers.com/drupal/

It is for Friends of Westies as well, so that probably means nearly everybody!

here are the details if ya don't like link-clickin'

Simply Social August 2010

Hello Everyone

Spring is just around the corner and we thought we'd better get in a winter walk! So dust off your winter woollies and step out with your Westie on a beautiful blue sky Sunday afternoon! Come take a stroll along the Brisbane River with the brisk breeze blowing out all those stuffy cobwebs, enjoying the delightful company of your fellow Westies. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Date: Sunday, 1 August 2010, meet at 3:15pm for 3:30pm start
Location: Newstead Park
Address: Breakfast Creek Rd Newstead 4006
Parking: On-street parking in Newstead Avenue and Newstead Terrace is available
Walk commences: 4 pm
Meeting point: At entrance to park corner Newstead Avenue and Newstead Terrace

It's hard to believe but my special girl Trixie is almost 1 already!!

So Perthies, who is up for a DOL Meet on 18th July at Piney Lakes to celebrate the occasion?

(Her birthday is actually on the 11th but I have an agility trial in Rockingham that day 18th seems to be pretty clear on the CAWA calendar )



ETA: Yes I am early but figured people need plenty off notice

I took Justice to the offleash area in Bonython Park this afternoon and we had the joy of coming across a man with no pants, who seems to enjoy pleasuring himself in public. We were in the park from around 5:15pm to 5:45pm and I had seen the man walking in and out of the bushes whilst Justice was running around, although I was too far away to realise he was in need of clothing. He didn't approach any of the cyclists, walkers or joggers passing through while we were there although it was still daylight at that stage. By the time Justice and I got back to the car and were settled in ready to leave, we were the only ones in the park (it closes at 6pm) and it was pretty dark. As we were driving out the man was walking up the roadway ahead of us with his shirt pulled up to his waist, naked from the waist down and based on the positioning of his arm and its motion, it's fairly safe to assume he was masturbating. He didn't move once my headlights were on him and I had to drive around him.

I drove to the end of the lane way and rang the cops to report him and they sent a patrol out straight away (they rang me about ten minutes later from the patrol to get some more specifics on where I'd seen him). The cop I spoke to said they have been after someone engaging in similar behaviour in the area for a while but have been unable to catch him. They didn't say whether he had approached or attacked anyone. If you're travelling through Bonython Park please be careful, especially after dark as he seems to be much bolder once the sun has set.

I've cross posted this to General as well.

I know this is a little of topic.....but we need to get it out there, the meeting is only tomorrow night. Monday 19th July


If you live in the Penrith area, we need your help. We have approached Penrith Council to 'Fence' the off leash dog park in Jamison Park.

And we need as many people to attend the meeting tomorrow night. Please help spread the word

For more info please join our Facebook group....Fenced dog park for Penrith


Tomorrow · 7:30pm - 9:00pm

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More Info Ok this is it guys, we need your support more than ever before.

Please come along to the Council Meeting next Monday night the 19th July

At a meeting held last night there were a few councillors against fencing the park, as they feel it doesn't fall under the catagory "RECREATION" ...which is what we need to go under to apply for the money from Federal Gov.

So we need as many people there to show the councillors that this is needed for the community. And there are lots of people that will benefit.

This is the final "MAJORITY VOTE" for the councillors

We need to fill the gallery this time.

You wont need to say anything we just need the numbers.

Hi!
I'm totally bored on uni holidays and thought I'd see if anyone (probably with bigger dogs - mine like to play rough) feels like a play date...
I'd be travelling in to Brissie, so am flexible with location.
Thanks!

OK - think this needs to be a BBQ meet

I will bring snags, bread and sauce
Bully - cheese and bikkies
Ker - dessert
colliepaws - I'll bring some plastic plates, cups, forks, knives and napkins....I'm pretty sure I've still got a heap of them tucked away somewhere from the last DOL meet! I'll also bring the water bowls and buckets for the doggies and probably some nibbly snack stuff too...
Robbi - chips and dips
Norskgra - I will think of something to bring and I might make another flavoured bread/damper to bring as well


Plus it is Shannon's birthday so I will bring a birthday cake

Just thought i'd put it out there as Oberon will be there watching hockey from 1pm(with my mum, she's dogsitting) and i'll be there from about 3pm i'd say.

Update......


Tupperware party is on:

Date: Saturday 19 June
Time: 2pm
Location: my house! (will send address closer to the date)



hi everyone

a work friend just became a tupperware consultant and asked me if i would be interested. i said i would ask around as she needs a few bookings to help pay off her kit. i don't have to be the one having the party if someone is interested.

cheers

Fun Stuff for Dogs Educational Talk at Petheadquarters, Mitchelton, Brisbane. Proceeds to AWL Qld.

Need help dealing with þ Barking?
þ Digging?
þ Chewing?
þ Escaping?
þ Hyperactivity?
þ Anxiety?
Or just want to enrich your dog’s life?

Thursday 24th June
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Behind Pet Headquarters (Be sure to wear your winter woollies)

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Session costs $5 per person with all proceeds going to the Animal Welfare League (kids under 16 free)
3354 1966
Sorry, no dogs please

Brisbane Pet Headquarters
33 Blackwood St
Mitchelton Q 4053
Ph (07) 3354 1966

Hi Grace had a ball at our last meet up at yimbun park, so was wondering if anyone wanted to do another one! Just let me know what date your free.

Hey Ho Dolermites!

You know the time, you know the place, you know how much fun it is......!

So if you are a-coming to Kepala this time around, we'd love to see you there!

Just noticed this even wasn't posted here so i thought i would let you all know that it's on..

It's on tomorrow (Sat 12th June)-9am till 5pm and is being held at 44 Luddenham Rd Erskine Park.
Admission is free

http://www.dogsnsw.org.au/dogs-on-show

Brisbane City Council is putting on another K9 Capers event, at Sandgate.
Each event has eight simple & fun activities for owners & their dogs. Prizes to be won.

Sunday 13 June
Curlew Park Dog park area
Curlew St, Sandgate UBD Map 111. A8
Games start at 1.30 pm

Music for Dogs, special music composed for dogs, will be presented at the Sydney Opera House forecourt on 5 June 10-11 am. Dogs welcome, of course, must be on lead. Event is free, but you must register.
There'll also be dog demonstrations & says there'll be some surprising guests.
Coffee & bacon/egg rolls can be purchased on site. Opera House carpark is dog friendly & flat rate is $15
Details here:

http://vividlive.sydneyoperahouse.com/MusicForDogs.aspx