~Shepherd~

I think Labs and Goldies are excellent for a first timer, they are naughty pups generally, keep you on your toes and teach you how to raise train and handle dogs properly from their wide range of drives and behaviours. GSD's I think are easier to raise and more work willing, but are daunting for the first timer especially with dominant males that have an aggression component in their make up. A female GSD on the submissive side can be a nice dog for the first timer who enjoys a lot of interaction with their dog. You shouldnt get an aggressive component in a GSD if you do your research.

Why wouldn't you take them out? I go the oval and hang out near the cricket shelter and use the ball chucker. My Dogs love a burn in the rain. I wear a jacket and make the most of it. I have a protector mat that goes up the back seat and cargo area of the 4wd, take a towel. When we get home I leave them at the front door and grab a warm wet towel, rub them off and make them sit on their beds for an hour or so.

If they understand the breed requirements why not? The majority of dog owners experienced or not come across many challenges in the first few years. If you are dedicated, you will sort it out. I know first time GSD owners, Belgian Owners etc who have all been dedicated and possibly researched more on the breed and potential issues as they are desperate to make it work. Every dog owner no matter how experienced constantly needs to educate themselves. A step by step procedure on every possible challenging situation breed specific is not written in a manual.

I frequently find bits of White Shepherd in my baby's nappy. Fused.

Artemis (POwer) was too strong for my Shep with the tomato and stuff. I went back to Royal Canin and havent tried Nutro.

Karaoke???? Its supposed to be a posh do but Ill think about it. I can make Karaoke posh. After midnight is when it all happens. VERY classy, I assure you. I'm sure you and I could make a very good go at making it very posh. :D Indeed, all class. A Warning to posh people, its probably best not to book a table near us. Jet Star has a Massive airfare sale on now people!

Karaoke???? Its supposed to be a posh do but Ill think about it. I can make Karaoke posh. After midnight is when it all happens. VERY classy, I assure you.

Have a big group of us (hopefully) going this year. Karaoke please?

:D :D :D ;) cooooweeee

did you suggest your suspicions?

so what did he talk about? Why didn't you ask for one?

So very sorry, my beloved Squid died of the same thing the week of his 8th birthday. I had his Spleen removed, but after further exploration it was everywhere and I had them give him his wings there. If I had brought him home he would have had no longer than 3 weeks. It was sudden and they hide it so well. I had no idea either until the day he died. So very sorry. Hope you will be ok. RIP beautiful Sophie :D

9 News on TV just said Melbournians are enduring the worst hay fever season in 10 years. Must have been a story on it. It just came on then.

OMG the book is perfect. What a fantastic wonderful effort. Its a little emotionally thingy looking at it

and the reason being??

Good onya Nekhbet

PM Sway, she has some good statistical charts if I remember correctly

Maybe a dog crafts, apparel, lead making, toy making and dog food book? If Arty Farty does it again, we can call it just that :D

Geeees Louise, leave them alone! Numbers mean shit to people not in the know, and English obviously isn't a first language. Why would someone troll about this? What is with all the troll paranoia of late? Take some some Trolliam, and chill.

what did you do with the other one? How injured was it? Do you have a wildlife shelter close by?

Miss Kimba

This thread is hilarious and embarrassing at the same time

wont be due to budget Rotary runs the town fair. 20th Nov. well, good news folks. They have decided to reschedule :D :rofl: :eek: subscribe to this link for date update!! http://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/page/page.asp?page_id=614

wont be due to budget Rotary runs the town fair. 20th Nov.

Well WSR has a stack of old style boiled lollies to sell to get our money back. Bloody weather, Never been cancelled in 15 years