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I 'collect' free image editors..give them a fairly intensive trial ..then make a decision. yes, I have photoshop ..and yes, on the occasions when I wish to do a lot of layer based stuff, or serious image manipulating, I will dust it off, other wise I find it not comfortable to use. So.. in my 'collecting'/trialling, I came across SAGELIGHT.. and purchased a copy . I just find it so easy ..lots of sliders, lots of little dialogue boxes with instructions/reminders etc ..and it suits my way of thinking :) have a look, and a play :)

:) awww.. I do like the sunset one, and the colours in the middle one . well done.

it sounds as if he has left a terrific legacy ... Run free & proud, Eric .

If any of our dogs need to lose weight ..they just get about 2/3 or 1/2 of their normal food ..and maybe an apple or carrot or pear to chew. I find if food is good quality protein ,THAT keeps them feeling satiated ..rather than a belly full of fibre .

Hi :) You sound as if you have a handful of dog there . running/walking is good for health ..but 'work'/using the brain helps a LOT to keep dogs happy and relaxed. If you and your dog don't have much in the way of daily brainwork sessions ..or he has not many interactive toys ...it might be an idea to start :) Just be VERY careful of thenew little one You are , I guess keeping them separated when unsupervised ? baby bones break so easily .... and bad habits are learned VERY fast Dogs who carry on outside at night are often helped by consistency and training to have their beds inside or in a lockable kennel /shed, etc . because they cannot see/hear as much, and IF they know the rules,are well exercised, fed, warm and secure, it is mostly easier for them to just relax . JANE HARPER is one name I remember in your area ... click HERE to get to her website , and I hope things work out .

It is a good sign :)

and maybe now is a good time to bring this to public notice or something, so things improve?

Sometimes, dogs with dog distraction can successfuly get thru training, as they have a competent and professional trainer , and lots of support. When placed with an owner, and moved to a new location .. often previous unacceptable behaviours re emerge, or new bad habits slip in quietly . A lot of owners also neglect ongoing training, and lose some of the enthusiasm/confidence when they are out on their own ....

true.... but it does happen , for example if the dog was rushed at ,sometime ..then , of course it has the 'I'll get you first' attitude I 've seen it before ..and often owners , because it has snuck up on them , don't actually realise how bad things are until things are really bad If the dog is NOT a registered GD..then someone needs to help the owner ,regardless.

:) IF the current GD needs to be withdrawn from work/training - it will be rehomed suitably ... don't worry :)

..a lot of GD users are not able, or willing to have a 'pet' dog . GD's are obviously allowed in houses/apartments where pets are not ...and caring for two dogs (what happens when walking a reactive lab with a guide dog as well ???? ) may also NOT be in this person's best interests. Sometimes HEAD must over rule HEART.

..and if the dog is working in an unsafe manner causing a fall, or worse? No benefit to having a dog and loving it if it puts you in an unsafe position , time & time again! perhaps re training will help ...perhaps. A guide dog is there for a purpose ..to enable safe travel .

please alert the NSW guide dog folks!! This is dangerous in the extreme, and definitely NOT acceptable behaviour. alerting/reporting is not 'dobbing'..it is possibly saving a life or two. (P.O.V. of a one time trainer of guide dogs)

.is that advice in relation to changing over of food..or a general rule? ..and how dangerous is that little bit of advice if general advice?! Some conditions can be very debilitating or even deadly if left for that long ! Diarrhoea can be caused by many many things ...and often very watery diarrhoea can signify a blockage , as only very liquid faeces can seep past - left for 3 days ... not a good prognosis! .

I think it's about time for a vet visit ...... just in case .

:) Aawwww .

OH, gosh he was so young, and obviously his work was such a passion ....

And this should not apply in any other communications on D O L ? How very sad.

It's not at all:) Our dogs have a fast day every week ...

IMO ..dogs stay MUCH warmer if they have a little igloo/den.This can be a crate, or a hooded basket, or a kennel ,or a cardboard box - the thing is that there are few drafts, and body heat gets trapped/circulated in a small enclosed space . It is well into teh minus temps here.. house is not heated ,and I have stopped putting a coat on Hamlet (very short coat, with no undercoat)at night! I find he is warmer and more settled when I cover him up instead :) With a coat on he curls right up to keep warm ..with a cover he sleeps stretched out a lot . he has his dinner , then about 20 mins later I tell him to have his bed time drink..then he goes on his bed, and gets covered up :) Most times he is still covered next morning , and I vary cover types ,depending on weather . he sleeps on a human stretcher bed which sags nicely, making a 'hole' ..then with his doona/blankets over the top , he is like a spotty dog pie! ..and very warm!! Just something to consider ?

M-sass- this was a thread of grieving and support for a long term DOLer and her family . If you really need to do a court martial- maybe start a nice new thread ?It could well be an instructive and useful thread ..but this is not the place for such discussion.

What breed/size/age of dog? Where does she sleep? is she a chewer?

I had a bed sucker ... he was with me at home, at work , on holidays ... but I got him at between 1 -2 yrs old . he sucked his bed a lot... all his favourite bedding had these round holes in . It looked cute ..but was a problem. he also licked his forelegs. the only thing which gave him and me some respite was a visit to the chiropractor (mine!) He was then just very gently treated ..and for days after was such a mellow fellow - folks used to notice the difference!!