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We got 4 bags of salmon Canidae when they were on special on Dogfood.com.au When we ran out I got a bag of Advance. I've noticed the dogs aren't doing as well and all have more eye gunk. Particularly Petey and because of his white face he has tear stains too. I put him back on Canidae and he's looking better after just a week.

We feed tinned fish or raw meat or bones in conjunction with the dry.

Energy levels seem the same.

Hi

I went wednesday night in melbourne and whilst i found that Cesar was certainly entertaining and had many good stories about dogs and their owners I think that in terms of providing anything new that you can't see on tv it didn't deliver that.

However it was a good night out and was lots of fun to be able to go and see him in the flesh as well as say I have seen him live :D

Yup! It's entertaining but if you watch his tv show and have read his books then you won't learn anything new.

ive also bought from Fresh4Paws and her stuff is absolutely fantastic, and she can bag it for you into the amount you need, and is always fresh. However, i cant seem to be able to find her website anymore so dont knkow whats going on there

I think she had to scale back operations while she moved house. She's on here, her ID is issis.

www.dogfood.com.au does dry food in bulk. I think they deliver free to most areas too.

We get our Canidae from here

And I should say, Petey doesn't get free reign. Those things all happened when we weren't paying the usual amount of attention to his whereabouts. I dread to think how long the list would be if we didn't have dog runs, crates, baby gates, etc.

Yeah, it's Petey. I know, it's hard to believe. Photos can be very deceptive!

His list to date includes:

chewed on deck

chewed on wooden outdoor furniture

destroyed kennel mat and crate mat

chewed holes in office bed, living room bed and crate bed

chewed edge off plush blanket on sofa

stole and destroyed too many socks to mention [all my husbands, unfortunately he still hasn't learned not to leave them lying around!]

ripped up astro turf "toilet" in the dog run

chewed edges of plastic kennel

chewed through printer cable and fan cable under office desk

caught just in time with a slipper, a runner and a flip-flop

We were given a cone when his leg was bandaged and I thought we wouldn't need it, but when I discovered that having a fresh bandage applied because he'd eaten the other one costs $20 he started wearing the cone in his crate at night. He doesn't have a bandage on his leg anymore but he still has to wear the cone to stop him from ripping up the bed. The thought of muzzling him outside of meal times has crossed my mind

Our previous foster was bad too but at her new home where she gets plenty of training and one-on-one attention so she's not quite as bad. She has her destructive moments, but nothing like as bad as she was here. I'm hoping Petey will be the same.

The ever lasting treat balls last all of 1 min at my place - and I have mini schnauzers!E

Eta: a deer antler from sway could keep him occupied

Yup, same here. Everlasting they are not!

He has an antler already But he only gets it for short amounts of time so he doesn't wear his teeth down.

Water bottles? Really? He'll decimate them and possibly eat them. I thought they'd be dangerous

He's approx 7mos and had a pin put in his elbow about two months ago so he can't do any exercise that's too strenuous.

Our foster pup has been adopted and goes on trial Saturday after next. He's realllllllly destructive. Hopefully in an environment where he's getting sufficient attention and stimulation he won't be as bad. The new owners have been suitably warned and they don't seem fazed. I'd love to compile a list of things to do with him and give him to prevent boredom. It's quite a few years since Chopper used to wreck everything. I know a lot of tricks, but I might have forgotten some. What worked for you?

Just thought I'd say i got my calender last week. It's up on the wall a little early but i couldn't help myself all the visitors we've had have commented on the gorgeous photo on the front cover.

Little Stella the tornado of destruction I love that her new family find it an endearing quality!

wow! it's beautiful!

I still want my Chopper one... *pout*... can't you make a Chopper one on Redbubble so I can get my fix next year... pretty please??

I'll stretch to a combo one of Chopper and Bruno if it's easier to find photos for a calendar... *grin*

T.

It's unlikely Tracy. I haven't taken many photos of Chopper this year. Get one of these calendars, Chopper and Bruno have a month each :cool:

Hey FHRP, I just got an email from Blurb announcing this new product

http://www.blurb.com/create/book/planners

Sydneysiders can now save on postage by buying their calendar/s at one of the following places:

Bowhouse, Bondi Beach

For Dogs' Sake, Chippendale

Pet Resorts Australia, Dural

Back for a second year, Wet Nose Day is a free event for all the family. Held at Parramatta Park on Sunday 20th November the event promises you the complete Guide Dog experience:

Come and meet some of our adorable Guide Dog puppies before they head off to training school.

Learn how a Guide Dog is trained with a demonstration from one of our experts.

Meet a Guide Dog user and be inspired by their amazing story.

There will be heaps of kids’ activities throughout the day, including: face painting, a Guide Dog colouring-in competition, a jumping castle and much, much more!

Event Details

Venue: Parramatta Park (next to the Park Office, just off Macquarie Street)

Date: Sunday 20th November 2011

Time: 10:00 to 16:00

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Thanks I started a thread in the social area. Please add to it if you know of any others.

http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/229074-sydney-dog-friendly-events/

Sydney dog friendly events

If you know of any upcoming dog events in Sydney please post them here and I'll add them to the opening post.

November 2011

Dogs Day Out

Date: 5th of November 2011

Cost: Entry Free

Contact: Kasey Fyfe 9651 1747

Location: Rural Equestrian Facility – 18 Bayfield Rd, Galston

A fun day for the whole family with activities ranging from obedience demonstrations,

vet checks, grooming tips, prevent-a-bite for kids, best trick, cutest puppy, dog

and owner look-alike and best rescue dog competitions. Australia’s leading animal

trainer Steven Austin, along with the Pet Resorts Australia Trainers will be providing

educational instruction for dog owners.

Newtown Festival Dog Show

13 Nov 2011

http://www.newtowncentre.org/festival/dog_show.html

Woollahra Puppies in the Park

Sunday 20 November from 9am - 12 noon in Rushcutters Bay Park.

http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/news/news/puppies_in_the_park_photo_competition

Wet Nose Day

Venue: Parramatta Park (next to the Park Office, just off Macquarie Street)

Date: Sunday 20th November 2011

Time: 10:00 to 16:00

Keep up to date with Guide Dogs NSW/ACT by visiting our Facebook page www.facebook.com/guidedogsnswact and show your support by “Liking” the page.

I agree. Troyyyyyyy! :D

We need a calendar of these events so I don't hear about them too late!

No, I mean community pet days type things. Somewhere I can bring a dog.

Are there any pet friendly events on in Sydney next weekend?

I can help you advertise it. Email [email protected]

AFAIK in NSW the vet has to seize the dog and surrender it to the pound if the owner can't be found.

Glad you like it! Thanks Rainy :D

Hahaha, you're nuts! Great pics though

I'm sorry to hear about Ollie I agree with the others, when you're ready is when it's time. How exciting!!