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Some have homes to go to .. we are just leaving them grow a bit more - let vacc's kick in ...& let the Boss make his final decision as to what he wants as replacement workers. At present we have two in semi retirement ..aged in double figures ..don't do much work at all anymore ..so we need young blood .to step up Smoke has been to work several times - he does not like running around in the prickles..but has been useful as a 'backing' dog :) has NO idea really what he's doing ..but is quite happy with a moving ,woolly magic carpet ;) I think it's safe to say Jeff will be staying here- he is solid , adventurous and smart . Oh - and they aren't free range all the time !! they have a pen in which they live when I'm not watching/at night . The pen is full of cartons and toys and mess :) they do do lots of stuff ... they can jump onto the low trailer - love that ..and Puddenhead even tries to jump into the 4WD when I tell him "car" ..but can't quite make it .They play with the adult dogs a lot ....jump in&out of shrubs/piles of junk ....

Today's happy snaps ... The gorgeous 'princess', miss molly neddles with a dead pinecone jeff doing what he does best - climbing onward & upward with no fear - poor merle ! and an out take , featuring 'he-who-must-not-be-named' :)

Mellymoo - we are usually careful when discussing actual people/businesses - as mentioned, because of lawsuits ! The forum is owned by an individual ..and it is HE who cops any flak from slander/defamation . because he is a nice guy , and our hero, we try & avoid him being sued!!

Hi :) when you open THIS LINK .. there is a title called "puppy development calendar" have a read of that ... also - puppy socialisation .

That is true... but there is a huge difference between travelling with a dog you know and a new puppy. A new pup just removed from its litter is likely to make a bit of noise the first few nights and need to be taken out regularly. Also depends on what the breeder has done with it too - has the puppy been in a crate on its own? Has puppy travelled in a car? (not just 2 or 3 trips to the local vet). I'm not against travelling with dogs, do it all the time. But wouldn't chance a three day drive with a new pup. a new puppy could also run a risk of picking up disease ..vomit/poo everywhere ...

Well Done !! :)

Sheridan .. I would be using a chain collar .... nothing to pull AGAINST, when used as it should be , as it hangs nice & loose :)

Everyone is different . I have taken and held quite a few friends' dogs - they were way too upset to do it . I have on occasion left animals of my own - could not be there for the final minutes .

Thanks for the update :)

Another for a flight the following week!! that drive will be a stressful and risky time for all ....a tiny baby boston ..... awwwww..... use the drive to call in & meet her and the breeder .... then get ready :) and enjoy the rest of the trip!!

Rayhay ..perhaps a nice cat enclosure would be an option to ensure Cookie is safe immediately ? there are some like THIS ? While she recovers ...

poor Cookie . I hope the vet has written what injuries were caused by ..and you have put in a complaint to council. if Cookie was mine ..outside would be only accessed with an adult present ..and inside would be set up as a cat haven - with mandatory spoiling ... NO chance of dog attacks anymore .

I guess they are a bit paranoid then ;) So many gov't agencies /long standing institutions use purebreed dogs as service/working dogs . S'pose that does make them evil ;)

Agree - :)

oh :) THANKYOU> i honestly thought it would take ages ... Now - to make a giant emery board :)

thanks :) I love that our pups/adults CAN interact and learn from each other .. the pups did have fun though with Don ...

PUDDENHEAD helping with laundry ....

Why not use a nail file or sandpaper and rub the nail tips yourself? Poor thistle would need to scratch for hours to do her own nails????

Roo sounds like Smoke!

That sounds much better :) looking forward to photos !

I must be broken ..don't hear it

Instead of bones ..why not use bully sticks, tendons, or deer antlers ?

You've obviously made up your mind :) Yes- wolves & dogs can carry /drag prey ..but that is using their jaws/neck muscles . Just make sure your girl is checked out by a good chiro beforehand ..and don't forget the training.

..slow roasting SOUNDS more pleasing to the human ear ..or looks it , at least ;)

..and thankyou mrs RB!!! That's a good tip :) :)