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NIce to see so much wing action! :)

I thought of that just after I posted .... Instead of a walk one time ... could you perhaps reserve a special treat for then ? Frozen bones..or a special toy/tug..or a massage session to relax everyone? I do substitutes like that :)

'Round here, the more our guys 'ask' for things, the less it happens. if they're asleep on their beds, I may invite them for a vehicle ride/swim/walk . if they get enthusiastic and bounce around/gaze at me ..gaze longingly at the gate door on their own instigation .. .. it's "stay". I am immune to big brown eyes .

I would also suggest starting her at the groomers ASAP. better late than never :) Unless you are experienced do not start her off at home .. one mistake and you may have a dog who is frightened/snappy /anxious ...around you and any grooming tool. It's great that she is good to bath! Well done :)

She's still a pipsqueak ..I can just tuck her under my arm ;) All legs & ears .

..and it is helping :)

DD,,sorry you have a sickie ... I think that pic may be on flickr ? yep look HERE :) No , Oi wasn't in that one .. I think I only have one or two pics of her ..

Poor old boy .. I would be putting a snood on him - to stop flies..and also to stop him shaking it too hard :) A soft mesh snood , or cheesecloth would be perfect in this warm weather :) maybe you or someone can make one? Just a tube made from teh fabric ..with elastic at each end ..

<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247);">that's an easy one ..teach your dog the " Go away" command. :) Works for me . You can also avoid any eye contact ..or put dog in a downstay , with reward being the walk :)

:) Love the two meerkats gazing off into the distance .

Pesh .. you may be interested in groups like THIS ONE , on Flickr (HOW TO ) :) tidierekx S'OK.. it's complicated

I primarily use point & shoot cameras - as using my DSLR (an old canon) gets me very 'rattled' my new-to-me iPhone is just wonderful to play with ..and has heaps of interesting photo editing apps :)

There are some terrifically talented photographers on DOL ..and I admire their technical knowledge and expertise , as I just shoot from the heart, with scant regard to any number/setting or angle : / I can not comprehend all the tech stuff ..and just enjoy what turns out looking how I originally perceived it :) Pesh, find what you really feel comfortable with ... whether it be garden, or dogs, or kids, or cobblestones ,or shoes :) Click, and click, and click .... have a look at them ..if they make you smile , then you have done very well then click and click some more... :) What image storing/editing program do you have ?

Pesh... depends on what you want to do ? Do you want to do a tafe course? Do you want to read tips & hints ? Books or online? Whichever way to learn the theory .. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE :) :) Maybe join a nearby Club? PRACTICE :) Here's something to get you started :) LINK

and any heartworm medication/preventative shouldn't be given without an initial blood test ...

:) That platter idea is great!

we do need a compilation of stan stories :)

rod bells .... can be found at most fishing tackle places/big W etc brass bells .. I used these , when I didn't have any goat bells :)

yes..no 'slop' here. It's messy , and lapping is not easy for puppies ... I give either a large meaty bone with meat well scored , on which they initially suck..then learn to chew ..OR tiny balls of mince ... no added anything .. ..and gradually increase as needed, adding supplements /edible bone and kibble... fresh water is always available in a heavy container .. often one of those cake tins with a hole in the centre :) This stops crowding, paddling , and drowning :)

Our little kitchen bin lives up high .... we have no other bins inside , and only wheelie bins outside. Defrosting in fridge or microwave ..any biscuits cake etc live in containers in cupboards.

frozen HW bottles and also just the freeze things for eskies .. wrap them , or slip them into an old 'explorer 'type sock ... place a few around the bed ..Mums often like resting their heads on one ..and once you show the pups, they will drape themselves over the cold bottles when needed :)

the smaller cow bell type bells on the goats. They have a much lower resonance, not like the higher tinkling sound of little ball bells [sleigh bells?] Yes! I use brass bells on my goats ,usually ..they are quite heavy ..I can't imagine anything making the same sound light enough for cats/small dogs (if anyone needs to bell a dog when free running/or if there are vison impaired folks in teh house , etc ... THESE are excellent - very audible, but not 'loud', and it soon becomes easy to work out where and what dog is doing ;) )..little 'rod bells' for use on fishing rods.