Kajirin

With the hot weather, snakes do tend to hang around houses more. Where ever it is more so cooler. Do believe that they can easily die if they get too hot, just like us.

The snake catchers here recommend 'vermin mesh' around the perimeter of any dog yards, house yards etc. Apparently the 5mm squares will even prevent juvenile browns from entering.

I only take the dog in the cooler times of the year in the car [unless unforeseen circumstances come into play and he needs to be in the car - but it has an aircon and he doesn't get left in it] . It's even too hot for me most of the time in summer, so wouldn't expect a dog to endure it. The only time I kept Scout in the car for an extended period was when I went to a funeral [thankfully it was in winter]. When he was younger he had extreme SA to the point where he'd destroy things if left alone [trying to chew through doors], yet his SA seemed to abate if he was in the car [he'd just curl up and go to sleep]. I had him out mingling with friends/family, then he just stayed in the car for the actual service - which was about half an hour. But he does love his car rides, nice to have a quiet car dog...can't mention the 'dwive' word in front of him as he goes bonkers with excitement. Nor can you mention the words 'vet' or 'shops' as that also means going for a drive lol. But for dogs being left in a car in the sun on a hot day, that's not on. Council, RSPCA or the police if the dog was visibly distressed. I'd also keep my distance from the car as that can work up dogs even more if they're in protecto mode of the car.

ouch poor Harry http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/harry-the-kelpie.html pics on link

Mine just sleeps right beside me in protecto mode, if I don't move he doesn't...if I do then he does. He's very patient :) One time I was so sick I almost carked it, was back when I had two dogs. They were both so good. One was checking on me every few minutes dragging his dry tongue across my face [his tongue always stuck out lol], the other slept behind my legs not leaving my side. Not sure how long I was out of it for, but they missed a few meals [they had plenty of water inside] but bless them they never once relieved themselves inside at all. Even when my neighbour, the police and ambulance people were banging on the windows trying to rouse me [police were to wary to break in with the boys lol]. My neighbour took care of them, and made sure they were in their run outside and fed them. I spent about a week in hospital afterwards uhg...missed my boys, Poor Ma and Pa were on a holiday interstate and just packed up and came home tandem driving so the animals could be looked after.

+1 Self doubt is insidious in nature....try not to be too hard on yourself. You are getting there!

I know the feeling when it comes to trying to thwart animals getting out of things, its so uhg when the thwartee becomes the thwarter. But extra clips should help keep the crate closed.

Agreed! You and Roo are doing marvellously....compared to the start of the thread [yes had a marathon read]. There will be small hurdles which are to be expected. But jeez I can definitely see a transformation in both you and Roo keep up the good work hun :D

As an emergency recall [for a dog not fully trained] I would drop to the ground and make stupid noises. Dogs curiosity would take over and it'd come running over to sniff, lick and jump on me...lots of praise and grab the collar. Doesn't work on all dogs of course, but have been lucky in the past. But definitely do long lead work and recall training as was suggested.

Heh never have given my dog schmackos. One time the council dog officer came to the house, he tried giving the dog some schmacko....dog sniffed it but refused. Council guy looked sad, I just said sorry he doesn't accept treats from strangers. But, don't agree with changing addresses even slightly to get something more if you've already taken advantage of a free sample. That is definitely poor form and dishonest.

http://www.vicpolice...-dognapped.html

the thing that concerns me though is there isn't any mention of registered breeders being exempt

think they want to use the la trobe uni one that is currently being developed and the board has helped to fund. From how it reads though, desex the pet, if you want it to remain entire you have to pass the temp test.

http://www.adelaiden...3-1226567433144

I think what you did was very caring and lovely also, such a sad time for anyone of any age

under the SA NPW act of 72 there is... http://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/A/NATIONAL%20PARKS%20AND%20WILDLIFE%20ACT%201972/CURRENT/1972.56.UN.PDF So technically if you come across one that scares the bejeebers out of you, you can kill it Only had two browns that have actually lunged for me [one left slobber on my boot...well yeah I know it wasn't slobber but that's my brain's way of saying I was lucky] and another time the same one lunged 3 times in quick succession when I went out the front door. Never jumped 3 times so quick in my life lmao...quick, fiesty lil bugga too. But I just let them be, snakes can't help being well snakes lol. Normally they just slither off quietly, but you get the odd one or two who decide to do things differently.

Hehe yeah Boxer play styles are indeed 'different'. Scout was always ignored by other dogs as he was to bouncy, too tactile [uses his paws for everything] and too slobbery [only when he's excited]. The only non Boxer friend he had was a Staffy named Boof, who learnt to play 'Boxer Style'. Then along came Tye and seeing Boxers play together was always such a crackup...then Tye passed away and Scout's been on his own for a while now. He tries playing with the goat, but um yeah that doesn't go down to well...goats don't like to play four legs.

Always get browns and RBBs near the house this time of year. Browns definitely I leave them be and they do go away [but they do like to sun bake out by the front door so nearly step on them walking out]. RBBs tend to always come back, especially if there are frogs and small lizards hanging around near the house. Usually can shoo them away with a broom, if they're under the verandah in the small dog run. But, having said that always have the old saying going through my head. You more than likely won't lose your life to a RBB, but more than likely will lose a limb. Apparently their venom can cause severe necrosis. Had a brown hanging around the goat yard a week or so ago...but I have noticed there aren't as many rats down there now - they're doing their job :D

To keep track of the dogs and where they are [or what direction they took off in]. These days though with technology, only a few still use bells in hunting, most opt for radio trackers or electronic beepers. Ahah, found the page I'd been reading earlier which explains... http://www.dogcollarsboutique.com/dog-collars-blog/dog-training/hunting-dog-training/

found these they slip over the dog's collar, from a hunting dog site... hunting dog bell ETA have a feeling these may have a higher pitch ringing

found a vid of a 12 week old Brittany pup in field training with a bell =] just goes on doing what he's doing and the bell doesn't phase.

Think they get used to the bells, have seen videos of gun dogs wearing bells whilst out in the field. They still worked, pointed out game, fetched etc. and didn't seem phased by having bells on their collar.

Wondering if they were the smaller cow bell type bells on the goats. They have a much lower resonance, not like the higher tinkling sound of little ball bells [sleigh bells?] ETA did have bells on Scout's collar [mainly to hear where he was]. They only lasted a day, he lost them on a bush somewhere in the garden [started checking the 3 acres of garden but got caught up and slashed my ankle on barbed wire that had fallen into some weeds...yeah trust me to trip on it lol].

Depends on where you are I guess. The snake catcher came out 3 times to next doors place to remove brown snakes from near the chook yard [semi rural area]. Did it for free as well. ETA had a few browns near the house this summer. Tend to leave them alone and they move on. Mind you the dog is watched like a hawk when outside. I really do hate snake season

Scout gets fed twice a day...no real set time [just a vague sometime between 7-9am and then 6-8pm]. Usually he'll just push his bowl around in the kitchen, that gets ignored. Sometimes if he's feeling rather hungry a kitchen chair will end up in the lounge room [he pushes it out there knowing it'll get my attention] :laugh: . Or he'll just stand at the pantry door staring forlornly at it, hoping it'll miraculously provide food. Other times he'll stand in the kitchen and just bark [that gets ignored]. If all the above fails and he's famished, then he'll come and put his front paws on my legs and stare at me intently. But in most cases, he just gives up and goes and lays down on his bed :D he gets fed when I feed him lol