wolfgirl

Read back through posts and Magnus would be 10 or 11 and is a gold? colour.

Linky to photo.

We have family in Caboolture so will ask them to keep a look out for Magnus, hopefully he is found soon safe and well.

Oh I hope it's him come on Magnus please co-operate

I know it's petty but it annoys me on that video that they're saying the animals will be cared for by the RSPCA.

yeah I know !

It would be a cold day in hell before us dolers would let that happen.

There's a picture now in the News.com story:

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/woman...0-1225865541628

Is that an actual photo of this fire, or a file photo? It looks horrific, I really hope that isn't Jed's house

It says it is

Contact the channel and they will normally send you out a tape if you or your animal has appeared on a show

Thanks Wolfgirl. I did ask the producer but she said they don't normally do that but she would see if she could get me one.

Maybe I'l contact them again in a day or so.

Cheers lee

When my dog was on TV it was Channel 9 and I contacted them and they sent me out a copy, wouldn't hurt to ask again

Contact the channel and they will normally send you out a tape if you or your animal has appeared on a show

I always keep baby socks with the grips on the bottom handy in our house, if you have some pop them on to stop him licking

This makes the second Sheppy I know that swims. All the others (including the girl I used to own) hated the stuff.

All my sheppies have loved swimming a pic of my boy at Kepala Don't know who this belonged to but Bear spent most of the day with it

This was Zara (correct me if I'm wrong)

Yep that is Zara

Loving all the photo's

Yep another one here with play growling dogs

Most people can tell the difference between play growls and aggressive growls, maybe this woman doesn't have much dog experience and that's why she is feeling nervous which then her pup picks up on.

I saw this on anther forum I visit and thought others here might like it;

A rolled up newspaper can be an effective pet training tool when used properly.

For instance, use the rolled-up newspaper if your dog chews up something inappropriate or has a housebreaking accident. Bring the dog over to the destroyed object (or mess), then take the rolled-up newspaper and hit yourself over the head as you repeat the phrase, "I forgot to watch my dog! I forgot to watch my dog!"

Just a little giggle for the day.

Loved it

I watched Zeph escape one day.

On this occasion he used his head to push the side top out enough to unclasp the top clips and used the top of his head to push the roof up, therefore when the side pressure was released the top clips did not re-engage. He then used his teeth to pull the end in towards himself, moved backwards and laid the end down. Not a sound was made.

He then went over to Dee's crate, used his nose to flip the door slides up, grabbed hold of them in his teeth and slide them across to break her out as well.

All done without making a sound

They say dogs reflect their owners Your dogs must be sneaky cause you are

It is why I specifically did not include the breed of the dog. The fact was the owners did not have their dog safely secured. The gates were open and the dog charged as soon as the other dog was in sight. The bitch had to run between the kids to attack the other dog.

A report has been made and the rangers will contact me.

Some prefer the whole story, not half of it???. The breed does matter in terms of fear factor for example, I was walking through an industrial area Saturday afternoon and a Rotty guard dog was going off at the fence of these premises. I am thinking, I hope that dog can't get out somewhere If it was an SWF going off at the fence line in an aggressive rage, I couldn't care less, so yes, breed does have an impact on most people.

Some also get sick of breed bashing as well which does tend to happen in these threads I really don't get the fear factor statement you made Should people be fearful of certain breeds I don't think so they should be fearful of the actual dog who will bite and not the breed, biting does not really relate to breed.

I have an two examples

1. While waiting for a plane to arrive we pulled up alongside the freeway and parked fairly close to the fence where there was a German Shepherd guard dog, he went nuts when we got out of the car so I walked over to the fence to look at him as he was a gorgeous longcoat sable (a passion of mine ) he was the sweetest dog and didn't mind being petted in the least.

2. Walking my two dogs through an industrial site a Rottweiler guard dog went off as he saw us approach we just kept walking and then my GSD boy gave a reply back and he scuttled off whining like he was scared, my boy only gave a warning bark.

Obviously the moral to these stories is while some dogs sound scary in fact they aren't don't judge breeds judge dogs on actual facts of what happens

It is why I specifically did not include the breed of the dog.

The fact was the owners did not have their dog safely secured. The gates were open and the dog charged as soon as the other dog was in sight. The bitch had to run between the kids to attack the other dog.

A report has been made and the rangers will contact me.

Hope the dog is okay and also the kids what a frightening experience for them Good on you for helping and reporting the incident

posted on OzShow this morning .... "Blossom" has been found and reuntied with her owner

Thank dog

grrrr.

why the hell can owners not keep their dogs restrained?!

I had to witness a dog attack another dog this morning because the owner's stupid front gates were open (not that they were high fences anyway)..

The other dog was not seriously hurt, but did get a puncture wound.

I managed to scare the attacking dog off away from the other dog and the kids who were there (my daughter included) who were all terrified watching this occur.

Am on the phone now reporting it to council.

not happy jan!

It is so very frustrating when this sort of thing happens time and time again! People just will never learn!

I guess it is a false belief system with some people that their beloved dog would not hurt a fly, yea right!

What breed of dog is the attacking dog?

What relevance does this have

OMG those poor dogs Your Aunt must be in shock as well :D

Hopefully this and I don't really know what word to use that won't get me in trouble is found and some justice is served.

Far too many of these morons around. That is simply disgusting. I hope this dog is put down, shame they can't do the same for the owner - she's an oxygen thief.

When will people learn???

It is ignorant owners like this that are slowly but surely ruining dog ownership for the rest of us responsible dog owners.

Have to agree with these two points, just when you think you can't be shocked by the stupidity of anyone along comes a story like this :D

Sending lots of healing vibes for those two beautiful doggies and hope your Aunt is okay, such a horrible ordeal to have to go through seeing you loved ones get attacked

Oh just saw this thread, can't wait for puppy breath news Pearl sure is taking her sweet time and keeping us all in suspense

BTW my lab's name is Pearl as well Aka Miss Noirty

Horts so sorry It's never easy is it

Our vet has always come out to our house which makes it much more pleasant as we sit under our big old elm tree. We have never had the other dog out there while this is happening but allowed to come out some time to say their farewell.

Definitely report it and hopefully from the details you are able to provide the council will have this dog on their records. I also think it's best to get your arm checked as well.

Whether it's a dog park or not the owner should be watching their dog and have effective control over it, sounds like this dog has issues as you stated it has attacked other dogs, whilst everyone has the right to exercise their dog even if they are DA they should take it somewhere that it can't cause trouble or go to the park when it is quiet. Don't you just love how when people are guilty they blame everyone else and their dogs

All owners have the right for their dog to be safe in any environment.

Annabelle is simply gorgeous and I really loved the Smilebox :D Especially loved the two pics sad one and happy one, tells the story perfectly

Happy Birthday for tomorrow annabelle Hope you get lots of yummy things to eat.

This was in our other local paper that came out today

http://thebanner.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx

TOUGH new dog laws were due to be considered by Wyndham Council at last night’s meeting.

Under controversial draft proposals revealed in January, it would have been an offence for any dog to act in an offensive or threatening manner by physically striking, biting or jumping at any person or other animal beyond the boundary fence of a property. It was also intended to ban dogs being left unsupervised in front yards, however, this was not part of the final recommendation.

The changes came in response to complaints to the council from Australia Post employees and residents who had been attacked, rushed at or frightened by dogs kept in the front yard of properties.

Fourteen objections were received to the proposed amendments, as well as a further objection with 30 signatures. According to a council report, many viewed its approach as being too blunt and recommended the issue be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

As a result, an offence will now only apply when the council receives a complaint about a dog behaving in an offensive or threatening manner.

When this occurs, a local laws officer will address the issue with the owner through information and education. If unsuccessful, they will attempt to develop an individual animal management plan. Should this fail to work, officers can impose a plan, which requires the owner to take actions to manage the dog’s behaviour. Any breaches not remedied after a warning could result in a fine.

Owners of dogs declared by the council as menacing must also display a warning sign at all entrances to the premise where the animal is kept.

Last year, the council received 68 complaints from residents regarding aggressive dogs running at fences.

Sorry, can you clarify please

While these were scrapped, councillors passed a law making it an offence for dogs to behave in an offensive or threatening way by physically striking, biting or jumping at people or animals beyond the boundary of their owners’ property

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So they haven't substantially changed the laws, but dogs which are BEYOND their owner's property will be subject to fines?

Yes?

And if they are contained, but rush the fence and bark whilst still being contained by the fence, what then?

Jed I am happy to post what comes out in next week's paper

http://wyndham-leader.whereilive.com.au/ne...ggressive-dogs/

NEW laws making it an offence for dogs in Wyndham to act aggressively towards people or animals walking past their property have been passed.

Wyndham Council last night voted in the controversial local law, but following public feedback, backed down on others relating to controlling dogs behind private fences.

It had proposed to make it an offence for the city’s 18,000-plus dogs to bark continually along boundary fences at passersby, and wanted to ban dogs from being unsupervised in local front yards.

While these were scrapped, councillors passed a law making it an offence for dogs to behave in an offensive or threatening way by physically striking, biting or jumping at people or animals beyond the boundary of their owners’ property.

Fines can be imposed.

The council said the proposed laws were in response to 68 complaints about aggressive dogs running at fences last year, and another six this year.

It said the new laws would not resolve all objections, but achieved a balance between the expectations of dog owners and the needs of complainants.

The proposed laws were put forward as part of a review of the council’s local laws. They will come into force soon.

>> More details, including local reaction, in next week’s Wyndham Leader.

I wasn't able to make the meeting tonight but according to one of our local papers you can get the outcome of tonight here

thewyndhamleader.com.au

My dogs are quite often out the front yard which is securely fenced and most times I am out there with them or just inside keeping an eye on them as they will alert bark is someone is heading towards our property and I immediately go straight outside.

We have one lovely old guy here who delivers pamphlets and each time my lab goes crazy with excitement, my husband often says to him just put them halfway through the fence and she will take them from you nicely and run off with them and drop them at the front door, he is quite scared of her and she is only happy excited and he obviously isn't a dog person and can't read dog body language so what's to say he doesn't complain about her barking with excitement which could by non dog people be seen as agression and I would then be slapped with this ridiculous menacing dog act for a dog being happy