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Sounds a plan :) - but ... when combined with other stuff , like grass/gristle the resulting mass could well be too large to pass thru the stomach sphincter anyhow - and vomiting oil is not advisable . I suggest you Check with a vet - perhaps they can advise more correctly . I always gave paraffin to my cats regularly , and never had any trouble - and dogs who have any constipation also get a bit ...I guess with hair - it would be best before a large amount collects? (rather have them throw up than a lump get stuck ;) )

Hmmm ... and this is why I am no photographer ;) All that stuff is difficult for me to balance . I have great admiration for those who can shoot straight and on target , despite life happening all round :)

..no one has to shoot in manual, or R A W - same as no one has to cook tart tatine ;) It IS better quality ..and , done well, is fantastic - and we can live very happily without .( but to taste it occasionally, and get to know it is a good experience ;) )

Lisa - try a half teaspoon .. and be prepared for nice oil stained pantaloons

olive oil etc are digestible (which is why they affect coat etc......paraffin is not - it stays as oil all the way thru the digestive tract ..lubricating and coating ......

His meals can be rewards ! training formally should only be 5 minutes or so a few times a day - but general communication/learning is 24/7 ;) before he gets his dinner /breakfast/lunch ..he is still for a few seconds,and has the lead attached ;) NO still/attached lead- NO food . Simple. have his food with you ..call him , don't talk ..just let him settle .When he does, clip on teh lead ... tell him Good boy ... give him dinner ...something like that :) I am no formal training person ... By NOT speaking to him a lot at first ...he will learn to watch/listen - cos he knows then that when you do say his name ... it is something fun/good/yummy , which he needs to do a little bit of thinking to get - but it's well worth it!!

I've never seen a dog vomit a hairball , so can't help . Hope things settle .Maybe a little paraffin oil every so often ?

Of course we need photos ;) How old is he? What are you trying to teach him? Do you have time with each dog separately ? How is he on lead generally?

Your photos look good - you have successfully printed them - you like what you see a lot of the time - it works! For sure have a play with manual ... it is interesting ...you may find it very useful to at least know where the controls are ,and what they do ..and for some subjects ..do a shot in both modes and compare :) No need to feel you HAVE to use manual ..but for me ,if it works ..IF... there is a strong sense of satisfaction ;)

..this upside-down caterpillar was created with image blender ,and stackables

damn APPS ;) this one is done using stackables and mextures .... "River Reds"

zackly :D

are you sure your dog wants to play .... or is there a bit too much focus there? Sounds as if he needs to be on a long lead around other dogs -- and maybe LOTS of practice with recall may help ?

if it ain't broke, don't fix it !! ;) I like manual for landscapes/photos in which things stay reasonably still..and some macro stuff you may find useful stuff HERE and HERE :) manual means controlling teh ISO settings , amount of light, and teh speed at which the camera catches that image , plus the depth of field. It can be a bit mathematical for me .... I LOVE manual focus though .

they are .the old one has a face which I would avoid on a street ... but is a big sook ;) They are very much part of the extended human family - I was not sure for a while who owned them! They obeyed everyone ..and begged from everyone.They travel in a carpet floored large crate on the 4WD ..and altho the older one is retired ( was too gentle) the girl seems to have speed and nouse and technique

Deaf or not - we need rolypoly photos :) , and puppy paw photos :)

I "think" it is THIS excerpt : This is an inherited disease, which is not contagious, but it is fatal and cannot be treated. It affects the nervous system including the brain. Ceroid Lipofuscinosis is known as Battens Disease in Humans. CL has been found in other breeds of dogs i.e. Cocker Spaniels, Dachshunds, English Setters, Miniature Schnauzers, Rough Collies, and Salukis as well as in Devon Cattle, South Hampshire Sheep and in Siamese Cats The occurrence of CL in Border Collies is not the fault of any one person or group. The defective gene was carried by an imported dog at a time when the disease was unidentified. Since then, CL has occurred sporadically, as most Australian bred Border Collies are descended from that dog. Therefore, no breeder can be 100% sure that their stock does not carry the defective gene. Affected animals appear normal until aged approx 15 months. From that age any or all of the following signs may be noted: Unreasonable apprehension or fear of familiar objects/surroundings sight disturbance, abnormal gait – is unsteady on feet and has difficulty in climbing or jumping, tends to prop or goose step, demented behaviour, mania, hyperactivity, rage, disorientation, fixations, loss of toilet training, strange or abnormal behaviour

LOVE that 3rd one :D

:D surprises in teh mail! Lucky Digby

..do you have plans for a new dog? Obedience?Guard? House pet? Show?Jogging companion? What you have listed are pretty much what everyone is looking for ....a pretty much 'perfect' dog ;) Some traits are genetic, some individual personality, some breed,and some are only after training. It's always tricky to find 'the' one - glad you are researching.

so who on earth got the money?

perhaps remove that FB page until you're sure then ? Poor girl.

lloyd- perhaps have a browse in THIS THREAD ? It gives lots of information on size/coat/trainabilty/temperament etc . next step is to get a reputable breeder - so as to avoid problems cause by bad breeding ... CLICK HERE

:) They're so interesting - old truck bodies . I love the lichen growing on them ..and the rust patterns ...

Agree with just small meals and often, of a good balanced diet . Introducing fatty foods suddenly may not do her any kindnesses .