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I'm feeling very inspired at the moment ........ These ladies are very experienced and provide a great alternative for people who don't want to do the paddock-bashing that you get at "most" Obedience clubs/schools I'm not sure about putting their phone number here so please feel free to PM me if you would like to contact them

Two ladies (Karen & Robyn) are running the class at Wulkuraka on Sunday afternoons. My love is obedience and I have to say I haven't been this motivated in a long time. We have been focusing on Indi's drive with the ball (which she now has in a BIG way ) but today I was using food to refine her sit, drop and stay. What can I say ....... So much fun for both Indi and I

I've just come home with my GSD Indi after having the most enjoyable training session - and I know Indi had the best time too She got to play with her most favourite thing - her ball! And there was the occasional use of a food treat when the training was more suited to food. And guess what??? Not once in the hour did the class line up in a single row and march up and down the paddock doing right and left turns! This class is all about training in drive Bring on the next class

One for me thanks (paid 25.5.11)

MonElite there are some very special memories here of Rex - even though you miss him heaps it's great that you can look back at all the wonderful memories that made him so special to you

MonElite, after also saying a sudden goodbye to my German Shepherd earlier this year, my heart goes out to you and I understand how much you miss your beautiful Rex. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could have just one more cuddle. I've been feeling sad today too, and missing my beautiful boy, as I realise a special friend will be visiting me tomorrow (I haven't seen her since before I lost Silas), she loved him to bits and he used to howl with joy whenever he saw her, I'm going to miss that howl tomorrow to you

I haven't tried Aylward's myself, but if I were you I would go along to watch his training session "without" your dog. That way you can decide whether he uses the training method you're looking for. There are lots of trainers in Ipswich - I would be doing more research before making a decision ;)

No problems with my girl settling through the night with the simple touch of a hand . I must say I didn't speak to her, just let her feel my hand was there. After sleeping with a litter of pups I think it gives them comfort to "feel" you nearby. Also, she was only in our room for a couple of weeks and then transferred to our closed in garage (still sleeping in crate). I can honestly say we didn't once hear a squeak out of her using a crate (while she was in our bedroom or in the garage) - I can definately recommend using one for your new pup

I did this with my GSD when she wouldn't give the ball back. As soon as she saw the other ball in my hand she raced back and dropped the first ball, ready to chase the second one. I am using this technique again to build more drive for the ball - we're having a great time, it's definately a favourite game

I had the crate beside my side of the bed and when my pup started to get restless I put my hand where she could reach it and she would lean up against it and go back so sleep again. We never had any problems with her at night - of course in the beginning I would have to get up through the night for toilet but as soon as she was put back in her crate she just went back so sleep.

OMG julzjc I am crying while I read this - I lost my 9yr old shepherd earlier this year to gastric torsion so I know what you're going through. It's just the worst - one minute they're with you and the next they're gone . You do the what if's, but honestly you just have to accept there's nothing more you could have done. Too make it worse my other shepherd Indi (yes, that's right but she's a girl) missed him so much it made his loss that much worse. I have a Goldie but Indi just adored my beautiful boy and I really miss seeing her cuddle up to to him covering his face in kisses. Sending you and your family

Sounds like she wanted to go ........... RIP Tiy

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Just repeating what website says:- I have notified all my neighbours within 100 metres YES NO 3 weeks prior to lodging my application (Special Permit Only) Permit can not be approved without notifiction - See ‘Letter of Notification’ If you wish to receive a map outlining the neighbours you need to notify, please contact Council

Council website gives a phone number to ring and map will be readily available

You have my sympathy dammit. I think it's a lot easier to simply move onto a larger block where you can have as many as four without a permit, which is what I've done (no extra fee's or council permits ). Failing that, I think if it was me and my very small dogs (3kg - do they come that small :D ) were not yappy and disturbing my neighbours I think I'd take the risk and not worry about a permit They've been to my place last year with their survey and the guy just stood at the front door and asked a couple of questions - he didn't ask to see my dogs or check if I had adequate fencing ;)

I've had ticks on myself (when bushwalking) and I know others who have too and honestly you wouldn't even know they're there. I just pull them off - the only problem is making sure you remove the whole tick, I've had a visit to my GP when I didn't get the whole tick out I remember visiting Cloncurry years ago and seeing a dog literally covered in ticks and it didn't seem to be aware of them ;)

Ooooooooooh yes ...........and who knew of Dr Google if not for OT??? Link

I would be speaking to your neighbours as this is one of ICC requirements:- I have notified all my neighbours within 100 metres YES NO 3 weeks prior to lodging my application (Special Permit Only) Permit can not be approved without notification - See ‘Letter of Notification’ (If you wish to receive a map outlining the neighbours you need to notify, please contact Council

I found this on the council website - I think should help you out link

dobesrock I lost my 9yr old shepherd a couple of months ago and I understand that feeling of expecting Odie to come bouncing around the corner at any time - they tell me time heals, and it does get easier. This is such a difficult time for you at the moment but I have found a lot of support in the Rainbow bridge thread - lots of sympathy and a place to share your grief with others who will understand your loss

This quote in the OP's first post show's the perception of Jazzy has changed. And I would have handled the situation in exactly the same way, I wouldn't keep a dog I couldn't trust.

You think that's a kick? It's a question about a situation the OP put to a forum. I'm interested to know if Jazzy changed or the OP's perception of Jazzy changed. My friend is removing a 10 month female because it almost killed an older dog - eventhough my friend knew the bitch's genetic potential / predisposition from the outset. These scenarios and the ruminations of the dog's owners interest me. What you call a kick I call data collection. That may be so but using emotive words like "kill" is NOT necessary

I had a situation years ago where I was out the front of our house saying goodbye to OH, as his car disappeared down the road and I was about to head upstairs a huge rat was blocking my way . As I stood there contemplating what I should do my shepherd walked over, picked up the rat, shook it, put it down and walked away. To me, at that moment, he was my hero - if that rat was my pet would he have been a villain

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