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experienced and reputable person needed. adult siblings with many probs being 'dogs' because of being hand reared and living with very doting but not terribly dog-psyche savvy owners. Need help badly. Any recommendations gratefully received and passed on ( I only know of Underdog) Thankyou

Thanks, @PossumCorner

Terrible photographs taken at full zoom from the verandah of the homestead last evening ...I was walking, and caught the movement of something in the river!When I looked, I thought a kangaroo had swum across, as they sometimes do. When I watched, I noticed this roo was in the water to access the reeds growing there!It would grab the top part of the reed, bend it over and chew away ...wade/swim to the next, and so on. It exited the water just after I grabbed these few shots, sadly.

This afternoon's scenery :

Welcome - Here are breeders in QLD ..not sure if it's any help CLICK HERE

Glad she's enjoying the new diet . Snook, AFAIK, protein levels in the blood may point to a kidney problem - which can then possibly explain the leaking of fluid into the abdomen. (disclaimer: not a vet)

Sorry, Sandgrubber- but at least you'll know, and have support.

Dear Pudden , I was so pleased with you today . You have not spent much time at all with strangers ..probably 8-10 encounters in all. I took a gamble today ;) Some visitors came - one of who lost his old dog just before Christmas, and who is grieving badly. Puddy, you gave him TWO HOURS of pats & cuddles - not sure which one of you enjoyed it more LOL. I know you enjoyed the chicken sandwich crusts, which you took very politely ... "That'll Do, Pig/Pud"

Similar to Rebanne- as few chemicals in bodies as possible, and would never use a combination like that - esp. for breeding animals.

It sounds a tad odd Do you have a photo which shows this ? What did the vet say at Vaccination time ?

I always loved reading about Bunter, as I am old enough to remember Billy Bunter ..and it gave me a smile Seeing the pic of your Bunter with a mouthful ..well, that made me smile again Such a lovely photo.You must have a Sh!t-load of memories in photos !! Bunter was so handsome with his gorgeous coat!

This one . For whatever reason ....

I am so very sorry Bunter had the best of lives with you - and was adored- what more can a little dog ask for ? take care of yourself ...

The Boss hasn't taken him

he hasn't been given a proper chance yet .....

He might be .... BUT he's needed for work ..I do keep telling him ;)

Poor Clive he won't get on the motor bike ... he has a new name ..."Precious" named by the Boss. Oh well ... he's good company for me , and so far hasn't marked inside , unlike certain black and white dogs I won't mention .... One day he will be ready to work , I'm sure. meanwhile Dags has been out several days in succession, and has also worked a few sheep As is usual-The Boss's working dogs are mostly ones I do not "LOVE" (Except for BO..the mother of the boys, and the ferals) ..and the ones which gravitate to me ..he cannot stand. *sigh* Dags does make me laugh tho LOL He really is a "Dag" & does some funny things Clive can be funny too.. last night, after The Boss fed a yard full of Feral Goats & came inside he had one straw stalk on his pants leg. It fell off, & precious Pup picked it up & brought it to me . I threw it ..& he brought it back as he does with most things ... so for 5 minutes we played fetch with a bent and split stalk of straw! LOL he's different , alright :P

A day of no sun (thankfully) but one of much dust and gusty wind, bringing on much sneezing and as much staying indoors as I can ! Pic taken at lunchtime just near the house .(with Clive for scale)

Thanks Very interesting

As long as I live, I will never REALLY understand these creatures thankfully. Dags has been out to work a few times now- mustering large mobs of wild/feral goats . tied up in the back of th 4WD ..some rough riding on the motorbike...learning to cast out wide around goats..to move where wanted ..work with the others ...in the heat . And he's doing OK. The Boss is quite pleased, considering the housedog existence so far .... the thing that's got me is since then , he doesn't rush to come inside of a morning when unclipped from his chain ..& after the mad morning run ... he just goes & lies down at 'his' spot where his chain & kennel is! he will come in on occasion , but not like a week ago when he'd be almost knocking Clive & I over ! LOL It's almost like " I'm adult now- I do things differently" . Makes me laugh at the look on his face . The Boss came home the other day & asked Dags had he got in big trouble to be outside? LOL he had a wry smile too ... And at night ... I just walk out the door, and Dags jumps up on the stones at 'his' place & waits for me to attach the chain .... before you OOh & Ahh too much- the lad sadly likes to throw his weight around ..except with his dad. Pud rolls him regularly!! ( now for Clive to put on HIS 'big boy pants" HA, HA !! ) here's the hysterical princess....

Oh 10 mm is a help...I am so happy for you. Blue skies and light dust here

yay..I found some flowers Some 'Naked ladies' and some Crepe Myrtle

While The Boss took Dags working feral goats ( and was quite pleased) Clive , well, Clive....

Just. WOW. ..he looks just so relaxed....

Oh! I think you are right I knew it looked familiar !!!!