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so many dogs dead because people go to dog parks. safer to walk the street for exercise, but carry a big (walking) stick
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except I know of three utterly desperate people to save their dog and in every instance, even with the council order and the stat dec, not one vet would agree to operate, every vet asked would not do other than put the dog down. sentence of death these days, animal libbers prefer death to enslavement and that's who put those laws through with so many blind to the implications. ditto to all the "puppy farming" bills designed not to eliminate puppy farms. they too are licensed. but to ensure more and more registered breeders and puppy farms give up and speed up "the extinction of domestic dogs and cats" except they forgot the millions of the real backyard under the radar who never chip and on average never vaccinate either, which is why tens of thousands ending up in the pounds aren't chipped. EVERY registered breeder and puppy farm MUST CHIP. Have for over 40 years, funny that. But whose copping the blame for the thousands with no chip???? Certainly not the ones who will nver be inspected for compliance with the POCTA legislation. BUT at least the extinction agenda isn't going to be as easy to achieve as peta and its representatives under all those different names of ar groups and parties elected to "represent/eliminate" our furry friends, to hide the real agenda joe public has no clue about or ever believe anyone trying to warn them. only taken over 40 years for some to wake up, to what the rspca really is. yet it still has its "charity" status?
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Brisbane Council Orders Dog That Killed 2 Pet Cats be Euthanised
PercyWilliams replied to Deeds's topic in In The News
It is not dog fault. It is owner fault. -
In order to debark a dog in NSW you must have an official council order showing the dog is a nuisance barker. As well you must sign a statutory declaration. "Debarking of dogs is illegal in NSW unless the provisions of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1986 and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 are followed. A Veterinarian will only perform this procedure in extreme cases where no other method other than euthanasia is available."
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I have never understood why so many vets prefer to euthanase a Barker than debark. They can still bark the difference is it is significantly less carrying . Yes a percentage can till be annoying and in the case of a friend's cattledog he even got it back but gave time to find a home that was in industrial area so no longer mattered. On the main majority remained softer bark n neighbour's stopped complaining.
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One who health tests ,breeds for correct breed temperament & ideally knows how to pick the pup that shows the best potential for the role is going to need to be trained for but also be the most suitable match for you to live with & be able to enrich its dog needs . Borders certainly are not for every person . As the dog will need to be accredited to be an assistance dog consider touching base with the people you have approached to get the dog through its official journey & what they deem important as part of the selection process to its job role
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Debarking doesnt stop the noise it just potentially lessens the sound & infact the debark sound can be more annoying .I think its important you understand that if moving to a place with strict requirements & that you still need to address animal management . Given retirement villages are built so close together & often with shared walls you will need to be very on top of the behaviour
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Research Reveals the Longest and Shortest Lived Dog Breeds
Mairead replied to Deeds's topic in In The News
Unusual to see the term median used rather than average, but if it is a cut and paste exercise ... -
RSPCA looking to prosecute whistleblower staff at Tasmanian Labradoodles
asal replied to Redsonic's topic in In The News
Probably why so many once they realise their job at rspca is sickening, stay, hoping they can affect change until they finally give up and leave, that included my vet Richard Miller who was head vet at rspca Victoria until he had to leave due to the stress. His replacement? Hugh Worth or as Richard called him Worthless along with all the ex rspca staff he employed after they too jumped ship to save their mental health. One vet said Hugh had almost got her killed she told me, he was so careless handling the animals, particularly the horses. Think on that folks, that's how long its been a toxic workplace, Richard had been Head Vet 4 years In RSPCA Victoria before he walked away in 1978 (I think it was) before Hugh Wroth then became head vet . So that's even before we began to realise they had changed direction in the 1990's -
RSPCA looking to prosecute whistleblower staff at Tasmanian Labradoodles
asal replied to Redsonic's topic in In The News
so true, I visited a home that the hallway only had an 18" wide walkway for my feet, both sides to the walls was dog hair to 3 inches deep at the walls, to use the toilet I had to straddle all the dog poo on the floor. the laundry, kitchen dining room and lounge also was only clear walking strip then hair to the walls. Me and a friend began sweeping and putting it in the wheelie bin. The BIG ones and it was full before we had finished the lounge room. Although the 4 dogs were in beautiful condition. the owner just never swept for goodness knows how many years. my friend and I ended up being treated in hospital for asthma -
this is a 6 yo old post. You would need to contact vets to ask about debarking. I would think they are few and far between.
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first things first you need to make sure all health tests have been done and you have seen the results, not just told them.
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Research Reveals the Longest and Shortest Lived Dog Breeds
Little Gifts replied to Deeds's topic in In The News
I actually feel quite happy that the doggos I've owned have nearly all beat the statistics! I can remember Stussy the stafford being part of data gathered across the globe for dogs with Geriatric Onset Laryngeal Paralysis (GOLP). She was the only dog on a list of hundreds who died of old age natural causes after a GOLP diagnosis. I think it is a combo of some dogs just being tougher than others, an attentive and responsive owner and advancements in veterinary care. I feel too many people accept limitations and pain in their elderly dogs, just putting it down to age, rather than looking for options to maintain and manage any deterioration and suffering. My girl was 14 and a couple of months when she had tie back surgery so she could live and that's because overall she was in good health for her age and her age was not a barrier to having it or recovering from it. I can't tell you how many times I've heard someone say their dog was too old for a certain treatment without even having investigated it. Why do we put that limitation on dogs? We've got young Albert now and whilst the average is 10.6 for his breed according to that list, I think he'll be with us 12 - 15 years minimum, barring some medical disaster. We're in it for the long haul! -
Research Reveals the Longest and Shortest Lived Dog Breeds
tdierikx replied to Deeds's topic in In The News
A friend of mine recently had to say goodbye to her beloved ex-show Cocker... she was 17... T. -
RSPCA looking to prosecute whistleblower staff at Tasmanian Labradoodles
tdierikx replied to Redsonic's topic in In The News
It's not necessarily a numbers thing when it comes to animal welfare issues... someone with only 2 dogs can treat them poorly too. I have actually visited a large scale breeding facility in NSW where I wouldn't have been ashamed to say I worked. Staff ratios were great, the yards, kennels and grounds were spotless, the dogs were all in great health and were people oriented, and the record keeping and care of whelping bitches and litters was spot on. The facility was a registered business with all the relevant authorities, and was subject to unannounced audits by various levels and RSPCA at any point in time. It can be done "right" at scale if one is inclined to put animal welfare first and foremost. In contrast, I have been to private residences with only 2 dogs, and wondered how they could keep their animals that way... T. -
Or think it's ok to excuse bad behaviours of their dogs by saying "it's a rescue"... grrr! T.