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Thanks, that was an interesting read Nice to see the dogs at work

Retractable leads should only be used after owners are taught HOW . Unfortunately, their use reminds me of dog park use- a lot of people just use them to give their dog more freedom....and have no idea of otherwise controlling their dog .(or ABOUT their dog's behaviour generally) When training guide dogs we used to use these , and I still use them on youngsters as a training aid .I still have my original, from the 80's!

Someone took a souvenir It would have needed a fair bit of effort, and a decent knife to carry this out ...doesn't appear to me a spur-of-the-moment decision ...it's concerning.

Should be more of it. (payment of damages) . That was obviously horrific for the poor woman. Interesting breed mix.

Wonderful news- about the dogs, and especially the new facility at healesville!

that seems at odds with dog welfare ...

Oh dear ......

3 hours interacting with a dog ? 3 hours with dog in view? What a strange rule.

Very sad - he seemed a lovely man , and has also just lost his wife

Oh .... that sounds a not- pleasant experience .....

Once I got a great concussion from labrador head/cheekbone connection! No injuries walking dogs though

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You are a great nurse Poor Rocky ( i remember him from photos you shared ) ....it must have been very painful for him to be so restricted. Here's hoping whatever it was doesn't return!

That poor postie! I am thinking if she was shorter the bite may have been on the neck ! It's always been a joke- dogs & posties ...but it's getting nasty now