JulesP

I had this happen with a border collie and he would never go near that area of the garden again. It wasn't a major hassle though as it was just one area. You are going to have to work at making the garden a nice place to be. Playing might not cut it for her. Might need super nice treats or food. Could she see the sheep when she got zapped? Don't know if that would cause extra trauma given her breed.

I have bought stuff (slippery elm and charcoal capsules) from IHerb WM, they are pretty good to deal with. If I remember correctly it's best to join their newsletter/email list first because they email you a discount voucher, you can then cunningly use it on your first order (I think it was this company anyway) The cornsilk seems to be pretty reasonably priced: http://au.iherb.com/product-reviews/Nature-s-Way-Corn-Silk-400-mg-100-Capsules/1864/?p=1 This is the one I have. I ordered it from a health food shop. Cost more than that but wasn't horrible expensive. I open the capsules and pour the powder on her food.

My dogs seem to prefer a brisk pace. If I walk too slow they start going around behind me. I tried walking with someone that walked very slowly a couple of times and the little monsters would go behind her and poke her on the heels :laugh: We stop for super good smells but are walking briskly on a loose lead most of the time. All my walks have an off lead component so they can sniff all they want then. Walks are about an hour and are on various surfaces. And a different way each day. I don't walk in the hot parts of the day.

Woman imitated that she tries to kill the small boy and while doing so she put his life in real danger, then attacked him another way, etc. So a dog wasn't involved? You are just hoping to find dog walkers that might have seen what happened?

What is the person supposed to have witnessed? That info might help.

Good to hear Jules! Would be good to keep this topic active so that we can all report back periodically Yeah I tried it because of this thread!

I too am using corn silk for one of my dogs. It worked brilliantly and really quickly. Very happy with the results.

I wouldn't be doing this repeatedly but Fairy dishwashing liquid is used to wash Penguins that have been in an oil slick. it sounds like a medical condition could be causing this coat issue though.

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That is interesting. I was on a US grooming forum yonks ago and they certainly considered it to be super premium.

TOW is viewed as a super premium food in the US. I haven't been feeding it for long. The dogs eat it. Nothing bad has happened. Is it worth the high price? Dunno. My only whinge about it is the packaging. Teeny tiny writing on the ingredients panel and slightly confusing on the front. I may have picked up the cat one for the dogs... I haven't noticed any improvements since using it against my last dry food which was VIP grain free! I have only used a bag but I did have problems with a couple of other foods after 1 bag (BH, Canidae, Nutro for instance). A friend is using it too and her dog has a sensitive tummy and is fussy.

One of my border collies is pretty chunky. She has good bone and is just solid. Add to that a thick wavy coat and she does look pretty fat. Whilst she could lose a bit of weight she isn't as fat as she appears! I would maybe look at not feeding her dry in 3 lots. I noticed when I spilt Poppy's dry into 2 lots (because the other dog has to have small multiple meals) that she puts weight on even though it is the same amount of food.

the chocolate gene is also a dilution gene but its entirely seperate on a different locus. hence why a puppy can be both blue and chocolate and visually present as the ultra light lilac. the chocolate dilution does not develop alopecia, although it is quite subject to fading from sun exposure two blue genes on a black or a black and tan dog gives you a blue or blue and tan dog with a blue instead of a black nose. two blue genes on a sable or a fawn gives you a blue sable or a blue fawn, which presents as a pale golden with blue tips in the case of the sable or simply a blue sheen in the otherwise golden coat. both will have blue instead of black noses. Stringy is a blue fawn and you can see his lighter nose colour compared to his sister Lace and the golden girl Dancer. oops forgot to mention, dancer is yes a golden, but she is also a double chocolate which cannot express on a gold dog, but her nose does express it, her nose is chocolate instead of black. hence so many golden labradors who do not have a black nose. they are actually disguised chocolates hidden by their gold coat. only their nose is the giveaway What breed are you talking about here as this is all incorrect for border collies.

I would suggest getting a blood test done, checking his liver mainly. Being small and having poor appetite are 2 of the factors for a liver shunt. Plus this is a breed that seems to get shunts a lot.

Probably because a number of the Schutzhund breeds were originally herding dogs.

Did you just want to vent? The question at the end makes it seem you want advice.

Female Boxer :laugh:

Are you not allowed to do protection based training in vic? I'll look into tracking that sounds like it'd be a good activity, and I live in an area that is suited to it. My understanding is you aren't unless you are a security guard. Some info: http://agriculture.v...you-should-know Protection training Protection training is defined as training a dog to attack people or animals and includes the training of a dog to attack a human wearing padded protective clothing for any purpose including sport. It is not considered appropriate for a member of the community who is not a licenced security guard to have access to an attack trained dog and this is reflected in the strict provisions of the Domestic Animals Act. Dogs that have received this type of training will be declared as a dangerous dog by a Council. Licensed security guards Licensed security guards registered under the Private Agents Act 1966 are the only persons eligible to have their dogs trained as Protection Dogs, or to be trained in Protection Training. Proof of Security Licence must be shown to the training establishment prior to commencement of Protection Training. No member of the public may be trained in protection training unless the above pre-requisites are complied with. Eligible dogs The minimum age of a dog before protection training is allowed is 12 months. Only recognised guarding breeds of the large variety and cross breeds of these, are allowed to be trained in protection training. These breeds are: German Shepherd; Rottweiler; Doberman; Other breeds recognised by the VCA as large guarding breeds. Council notification An owner must notify the appropriate municipality immediately when attack training has commenced. Dangerous dogs Dogs that have been trained to attack are dangerous dogs, and owners will be required to adhere to prescribed conditions (contact your council for details). This includes clear identification of the dog and methods of restraint that will protect the community.

You are in the wrong state if you want to do IPO/protection training Jack. How about tracking? A friend is having lots of fun doing that with her Belgians. I think a GSD would be best suited for obedience work and family dog. I wouldn't go a mastiff if you wanted to do obedience.

Really? Which vets and venues in Victoria would those be? Have you ever actually attended an event or are you plucking this stuff out of thin air? I thought lure coursing was done at KCC Park? They chase a lure on a very small, under regulation course. Im pretty sure there are no tight turns. There hasn't been an ANKC LC trial in the State yet. No, it's completely straight. I watched a breed club running a course at KCC park. It wasn't straight. None of the dogs looked in any danger of hurting themselves though. I seem to remember some Borzoi running that looked amazing.

You haven't said why you think he is dog-reactive and neither example is of that. So I'll just respond to the 2 examples. You sort of have the wrong dog if you want quiet and placid! My border collies do the same thing and it hasn't occurred to me to think it is bad behaviour! BUT they have to sit to have their leads on. They aren't allowed to barge through the gate and they aren't allowed to pull on the lead during the walk. I find the pre-walk excitement entertaining! Same with dinner. They like food so I don't mind if they are getting excited. BUT they have to sit and wait for the food until I say they can eat. It sounds like your dog is doing that well. My younger border has been hassling me since about 7.00am to go out for her walk! Her hassling is mainly staring at me though! She currently has her nose squashed into the window :laugh:

I agree, I don't think he's done this for the dogs. He seemed quite shaken up over the report on The Project last night. He seemed genuinely upset about the dogs and the live baiting. The interview is probably on the FB page. They probably haven't even thought about people breeding Greys for another reason ie showing. The KC needs to get on to that.

I've just had my tricky dogs at the kennel that The Spotted Devil suggested - Cottage Kennels. The staff spent extra time trying to get my girl to eat . They were having to sit with her and have her lick food off their fingers. So I wouldn't write off a kennel. Not going to be cheap though! Also thought of this place - http://waggsbedandbreakfast.com.au She keeps the dogs in her home, not sure if she would take such a large dog.

Also I wouldn't be too quick to say that the breeder passed on the dog because of the issues. If the breeder was keeping the dogs in kennels/runs then there wouldn't have been a problem - nothing to destroy and no need of house training. If you can't be there to house train her and she keeps getting out my suggestion would be a secure run for during the times you aren't home.

Don't feel bad. The reason we commented like that was because you are not the first person to get into a situation like this. We have just seen it before.