samoyedman

http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/life/worlds-10-best-hotels-pets-115913?hpt=hp_c2

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/harley-the-pug-who-ate-100-rocks-is-most-unusual-in-pet-contest/story-e6freuy9-1226143660100

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/weird/coonhound-harbors-ears-officially-longest-in-world-and-a-guinness-world-record/story-e6frev20-1226131409335

Loyal to the end ... Hawkeye lies beside the coffin of US Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson during his funeral. Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/loyal-hawkeye-finds-a-new-home-new-buddies-20110902-1jp5g.html#ixzz1WlSwbuik

http://www.thelocal.de/society/20110822-37117.html

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/family-dog-brutally-cut-in-half-in-nhill/story-e6freuyi-1226112860345

http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/thieves-hit-businessman-where-it-hurts-most--by-taking-his-lapdogs-20110802-1ia01.html

Happy 5th birthday fluff

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-29/program-gives-greyhounds-a-new-life/2816874

4 out of 7 people who have contracted Hendra virus died. Its just not worth the risk. The dog has to be put down.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/man-fined-3000-for-killing-family-dog/story-e6freuyi-1226099125247

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/thousands-die-as-pet-dumping-soars-in-nsw/story-e6freuy9-1226091842544

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/animals/barely-a-sniff-of-trouble-so-greens-say-its-time-to-call-off-the-dogs-20110708-1h6sv.html POLICE sniffer dogs are only identifying drugs or weapons in a small minority of searches in which they are used. Government figures supplied to the Greens in response to questions on notice show that last year sniffer dogs were involved in 551 searches for firearms or explosives, which identified only five positive cases. Of the 15,779 searches for illegal drugs, 5087 identified them. A NSW Greens MP, David Shoebridge, who obtained the figures from the state government, said sniffer dogs had been a ''clear failure'' and ''should be stopped immediately''. ''These figures prove that sniffer dogs are a waste of police resources and the government must commit to an immediate review of their use,'' Mr Shoebridge said. ''When intrusive weapons searches using sniffer dogs have a failure rating of more than 99 per cent, they are more [of] a hindrance to policing than a help. ''In more than two thirds of drug searches involving sniffer dogs, the police are finding no drugs at all.'' Mr Shoebridge said the police drug detection dog unit, consisting of 14 dogs, cost $868,037.39 in the 2002-03 financial year. ''If we assume the same costs applied in the 2003-04 financial year, then each successful supply prosecution in this period cost over $90,000 in drug detection dog costs. Most of these were for small amounts of drugs,'' Mr Shoebridge said. He said he was concerned that police may be subject to civil claims for the intrusive searches ''when the basis on which they are undertaking them is so statistically poor''. ''This has meant that thousands of NSW citizens, mainly young people out enjoying themselves, have been subject to police searches with little legitimate basis,'' he said. The secretary for the NSW Council for Civil Liberties, Stephen Blanks, said the use of sniffer dogs infringed people's civil liberties and could only be justified if they resulted in a high rate of successful detections. Don Weatherburn, the director of the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, said the high number of searches relative to detections was not an indication of failure in the context of deterrence. ''The question is how many people would carry drugs if not for sniffer dogs,'' Dr Weatherburn said. ''We don't have any statistics on that.'' The president of the NSW Police Association, Scott Weber, said the police dogs were an ''extremely valuable resource'' in preventing crime. ''They stop people taking drugs into large venues such as the Big Day Out,'' Mr Weber said. ''It is hard to get tangible results of that success. ''Even if they detected one firearm or detected one drug dealer, that is protecting the community and saving lives. ''The cost of losing one life is worth more than the cost of having a sniffer dog.'' Detective Inspector Chris Condon from the NSW Police dog unit said the number of drug dog searches included all search warrants, property, motor vehicle and personal searches. The number of firearms and explosive searches also includes all search warrants as well as hotel and other building and property clearances. He said the detection dogs were ''extremely accurate - approaching 100 per cent accuracy''. ''In the case of firearms and explosive searches, there have been no false positives,'' Detective Inspector Condon said. ''In the case of drugs, the animals even have the ability to detect the residue of prohibited drugs on people who have previously been in possession of them. ''The dogs have a strong deterrence factor: they not only lead to the seizure of drugs from dealers and users, but people also dump their drugs when they see the dogs.''

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/weird/us-community-introduces-dna-poo-printing-for-dogs-to-catch-owners-who-dont-clean-up-after-their-pets/story-e6frev20-1226086665353

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/pretty-i-am-not-yoda-wins-worlds-ugliest-dog-title/story-e6freuyi-1226081959404

I have a friend who lives in Potts Point and has a young Samoyed. They seem to cope just fine. Our Lab lived in an apartment for the first 6 months of his life. He did very well in the situation but I do believe the constant walking up and down stairs to go outside effected his hips very badly. Also now he isnt too keen on going outside, he will only go out when forced, otherwise he is totally a house dog. I know it can be done but I wouldnt do it again with a large breed puppy. Most high rises would have lifts. No way I'd have my dog going up and down stacks of steps each day. I was wondering if this in itself would be an issue because other residents in the building wouldn't be keen on sharing a lift with a dog. I guess its a case-by-case thing and you'd need to get permission from the strata management.

Nothing more needs to be said. And yes I'm totally unashamedly biased

One day many years from now when I finally retire I'd like to buy one of those tiny high rise apartments in the inner city. I occasionally see inner-city people who live in an apartment here in Sydney walking their small dogs around. Is there any among us here in DOL who lives in the inner-city in a high-rise or similar and owns a small dog? What rules are there regarding pet ownership and how do you find the lifestyle generally both for yourself and your pet? Appreciate any feedback.

Wouldn't normally post this here but after seeing the image at the attached link I was flabbergasted. Is there no limit to human depravity? http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2011/06/10/Cat_survives_crossbow_bolt_attack_623594.html

I think they were just sales reps. I almost had a an argument with them though- they didn't seem to be very well informed or "doggy" people. Fancy not even knowing what a labrador looks like :rolleyes: I noticed a couple had American accents? Probably backpackers or something working casually for Hills. By the way I am in Sydney. Surely they weren't uni of Melb vet students at our Million Paws?

thanks for the info miava. Can I ask are you affililiated with them in some way?

Apple Cider Vinegar. Worked wonders for mine when I first got him and hes never had tear stains since. Its also good for their overall health. I put a capfull in with his water each time i change it. If you buy it get the quality stuff from a health shop such as Braggs brand. The cheap clear stuff in Coles and Woolies won't work.

I think they were just sales reps. I almost had a an argument with them though- they didn't seem to be very well informed or "doggy" people. Fancy not even knowing what a labrador looks like :rolleyes: I noticed a couple had American accents? Probably backpackers or something working casually for Hills.

I dont know. But everyone in the stall working for Hills was referring people to her. Thanks for feedback so far.

I was at the Million Paws Walk today and got my dog weighed at the Hills Science Diet stall. The lady asked me what I normally feed my dog to which I answered raw chicken frames minced, Royal Canin kibble and fresh veges all combined. She suggested to me this could be protein-overload and all I needed to give him was a super premium biscuit and nothing else. Further, she said giving him the food combination I was could counteract the benefits of the super premium biscuits. Now obviously shes there to push Hills and I'm wary of salesperson speak. But in fairness she wasnt pushing Hills and seemed quiet genuine in voicing her opinions about the diet I was feeding my dog. So I was curious, does anyone here do dry-only? Is this lady generally right in what she is saying about protein overload with my dog? I could happily feed him dry every day, but wouldn't that get boring for him after a while? Any feedback appreciated.