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https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/vic/call-triple-zero-public-warned-after-pitbull-kills-dog-injures-owner-and-disappears-20260703-p60cez.html

I recently had a phone call from my horse vet. he and I have never seen eye to eye over my total distrust of Simparica, Bravecto and Nexguard after a friend lost two out of 4 affected dogs. his pup had been treated with nexguard and he was posative she didnt have a single flea on her but she was going mad scratching herself. Told him I believe it is one of the listed reactions. gave his a copy of the paperwork I had. He rang the compay himself and being a vet they put his straight through to the company vet and she confirmed yes that is a reaction in some dogs and to disconcinute using it. That some dogs do react so badly they suffer with severe fitting and if do not recover need to be put down. Next I know he is ringing me back..... he hit the roof and was demanding of me? why hasn't this stuff been banned. Hullo, I had been telling this this stuff kills a percentage of dogs from the first months Bravecto hit the market? One vet who was selling it from day one, to his horror had to put down 20 dogs in 6 months. never stocked it again. Majority of vets dont seen to think only 20 out of 1,000 is excessive or reason to stop using it. all depends if its your dog gets the short straw perhaps?

"All puppies go with a written warranty. We offer a lifetime of support & stand behind what we breed. We will not sell anyone a puppy that we do not feel is suitable for them. " "BAER hearing tested Full Bilateral hearing, DNA clear for pra, pll" etc "will always take their dogs back, and/or make suitable arrangements for them, and offers lifetime support and information regarding care, training, behaviour, exercise. feeding, etc." "show or breeding Potential Puppy, - Comes with Main ANKC registration, is guaranteed to be true to the ANKC bred standard, and comes with a written health warranty and more as required" Would you expect to receive not only the Main Registration, copy of dna and copy of the BAER hearing test? Would you expect either a refund on return or exchange for a full bilateral hearing tested replacement? If you learn has a defect that was not disclosed because BAER hearing certificate NEVER came with the dog and subsequently paid for by the purchaser, test confirmed the dog was deaf in one ear? Then buyer learn is the second one recently tested by same place because same breeder sent litter mate without the BAER certificate for that dog either. Do wonder how many others have never received one either I notice all puppies advertised in past year or more, as BAER hearing tested Full Bilateral hearing The buyer specifically wanted what was advertised, a show and breeding quality dog with full Bilateral Hearing......... dog was immediately returned but no refund or exchange whatever. The buyer did receive this after being refused a replacement and told to take the dog back. "There are no rules against showing a unilaterally deaf dog and most people would never know. There are no rules about breeding unilaterally deaf dogs, either as many people never test for it. BAER testing is not required for a dog to be put on Main Register. There is no accreditation programme for it here in Australia, even. "

Thank you all for your valuable responces.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-29/woman-attacked-by-dogs-warns-kununurra-residents/106840718

Sadly, 117 dogs may be just the tip of the iceberg. There are over 700 dogs unaccounted for between January 2025 and May 2026, and the questions about the rescue’s practices go back for years or maybe decades. Reportedly, Miranda’s Rescue was being paid large sums per dog for rehoming services.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4gqz5lx1eo

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4gqz5lx1eo

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-25/family-of-teenager-killed-in-dog-attack-pushes-for-change/106826768

A close friend here in QLD used to foster these dogs. She'd have them for around 6 months.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-20/rspca-dv-pet-support-helps-victims-leave-abusers/106797672

Mairead, thank you for sharing the link! It’s very helpful.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/thomas-turner-animal-abuse-mount-gambier-birds/106731594

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/spaniels-rescued-uhaul-california-b2996132.html

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/australian-posties-being-attacked-nine-times-a-day-by-aggressive-dogs/news-story/f61b8f08bca76ba8f6661800268bf060

"Lagotto Romagnolo New Zealand" https://lagotto.org.nz P.S. I've never had hairy dogs myself.

Thank you for your fast response. The six month period I was referring to was the timing for having the hair in his ears plucked. We have his ears cleaned by the groomer every two weeks. Can you share the comprehensive guide that you found. Thank you very much!

I searched "ear care Lagotto" and found a comprehensive guide from New Zealand. The ear care needs to be much more frequent than every six months. Certainly not waiting until there is so much hair that the dog needs to be sedated. How often is your dog groomed? Recurring infections I would consider a sign that something is not right about the ears or the ear care.

Our Lagotto has been having ear infections from wax buildup. We have the groomer remove the wax every time he is groomed. However, periodically the wax still builds up and there is an infection. Our veterinarian has plucked the hair from his ears a few times (about every six months), and this has helped. Our veterinarian has also prescribed the allergy medication Apoquel, and this also seems to help. If anyone has other suggestions for ear care, that would be greatly appreciated. Ideally, we’d like to avoid the hair plucking because each time he needs to be sedated and there are risks to that.

@dushido_ I used to also make and sell jewellery in the warmer months when the coat business was slow, still under the same name. I ended up working in a family business as their in house jewellery making teacher for a few years but was still making animal gear as requested through my Facebook page. I eventually went back to my old career but shifted to having a major volunteer role as an assistant fundraiser with a really large rescue support group. I did that till they closed down. We basically made items to sell and all the money went to a selection of rescue groups across the country. I was making items for every size and type of animal you can imagine! I did have a particular business idea that I could have grown (custom made soft cones for cats and dogs) but to be honest making things to deadlines took the passion out of creating for me and I put a lot of pressure on myself. But making and donating didn't, so that's what I continue to do (currently making more for humans than animals though). I can tell you that people still send me pics of their doggos in dog coats letting me know they are still wearing them or have passed them on to new doggos. And I'm not sure if I mentioned it in my old post but pet items are essentially fashion items and you do need to consider human fashion trends each new season as tastes do change. Just because you find a good fabric for cheap doesn't mean it will sell.

This is the most effective and quickest method available here . Not aesthetically acceptable, but the dogs don't care, The police did the only thing they could.

What a crazy and amazing story!

Sorry for reviving such an old thread, but I came across it while researching small-scale pet businesses and market stall experiences, and I found your post surprisingly relevant even all these years later. What stood out to me is that you weren't just selling products—you were building relationships and trust. A lot of advice about starting a business focuses on websites, advertising, or social media, but your experience shows how valuable consistent face-to-face interaction can be. The fact that customers came back week after week, brought their dogs for measurements, and even looked for your stall when you were absent says a lot about the importance of personal service. I also think your point about customisation is incredibly important. Competing on price against mass-produced products is difficult, but offering something that solves a specific problem—like properly fitting coats for non-standard dogs—creates real value that large retailers often can't provide. The discussion about expanding into products for cats and other small animals was interesting too. It’s a good reminder that sometimes the best opportunities come from paying attention to what customers are already asking for rather than trying to predict trends. I'd actually be curious to know how the business developed after this post. Did the market stall continue to be your primary source of customers, or did online sales eventually become a bigger part of the business?

https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/terrified-dog-rescued-from-inflatable-kayak-nearly-5km-out-to-sea-after-freak-wave-yanked-him-from-owners-grasp/news-story/2555444038d3e96e2b4004344026e074

https://www.nine.com.au/travel/pet-friendly-virgin-australia-flights-take-off-from-adelaide-20260605-p604a4.html