poodlefan

Same trend is occuring here.

I agree. I even said as much.. but its hard to watch people making arguments that are illogical and claims that are unjustified. I tell myself everytime this subject comes up to stay away.... but it suckers me every time.

So was I. It's still more than what I feed my dogs weighing twice that much. My Whippet only gets a bit more than that.

Huh? The dog's described are not fighting dogs, have an inate desire to please and ARE NOT IN THIS COUNTRY. The author makes the point that its humans that determine whether or not a relationship with a dog will be a success. That's hardly in agreeance with your :kill all the fighting dogs: proposition Matthew.

Yes. I'd book the dog in to see Dr Sandra Hassett at the Animal Medical Centre in Phillip. She is both a vet and a chiropractor. There are other good canine chiropractors around but also a couple of quacks. For such an issue I think Sandra would be the best bet. Have x-rays been taken?

Really? I wonder how he arrived at that diagnosis and how he decided that disrupting their normal sleeping arrangements would help. Can I politely suggest that you find a behaviourist or trainer you are happy with, get them to come and talk to you about your dogs and stick to what they (and only they) suggest for you and your dogs. Otherwise I think both you and your dogs are going to end up very confused about how to resolve the current issues you have. Asking for advice on an internet forum will only compound the problem.

Eep. I have two dogs twice that weight who get less than that.

My guess is that if you walk her for half an hour a day, you won't need to do much to her diet to get her weight down.

Carrot is OK. Baked or mashed pumpkin is probably more filling and more fibre.

Can I suggest you try to hook up with a DOLer who's exhibiting. I think you'll get a lot more out of it if someone shows you around.

Personally I don't think where your dogs sleep is that important for pack structure but I would suggest you investiate crate training them and put their beds in those - one crate each.

Halve her food. Literally. Dont cave in to the desire to feed her more. Then when she's at her goal weight, add a bit more until she's not gaining and not losing. How much exercise does she get?

You're not going to like this but... In the ACT, they go to one of the major landfills.

The most evil website in the world....

That's interesting, especially considering I've never submitted a proposal to the AVA, RSPCA or any canine researchers... You sure as hell have made it plain here though. I believe I might accurately summarise it as "kill them all". ;) And the organisations I've quoted don't agree with you in either the method or its efficacy. But hey, what would they know.

At 13 months, isn't the dog a bit old for a 'fear period'. It could simply be a crisis of confidence or a reaction to stress or pressure. Whatever it is, I'd be taking a few steps back to rebuild confidence (which I'm sure you are)

I've given up attempting to convince MatthewB that his proposal to end serious dog attacks wont't work. The AVA, the RSPCA, all the canine researchers.. they don't agree with MatthewB's proposal. The projects that have proven that you can reduce attacks without banning breeds.. pffft. MatthewB knows better. Save your energy folks.. you are flagellating a deceased equine here. No amount of logic or reason is going to change his opinion.

Yes, provided I thought our relationship could be amicable. For example, I dont' think a buyer being a Collingwood supporter would stop me

On the heartworm? Because there have been far too many adverse side effects IMO to justify the convenience when a perfectly suitable and potentially less harmful alternative exists. A vet for whom I have great respect gave very succinct advice about the injections.. "don't". That was enough for me. Tick prone areas to me are any regions were paralysis ticks are found. Fortunately for me, the ACT is not one of them.

She can see a lawyer. Otherwise, I'd say she's got no chance of getting them back.

You need prescription drops to nail a bacterial infection. See a vet before anything serious happens.

The AVA has been talking this line for years.. its more like finally the media are printing something other than hysterics from folk who have no bloody idea what they're talking about. ;)

One more thing - there's no way in God's green earth I'd ever use Revolution on a Collie breed, nor would I rely on it for tick prevention. Knowing what I know now, I'd also never use the heartworm injections on a dog.

Much of my frustration with the show is with Dr B's failure to grasp great opportunities for educating his viewers. Lets take the 12 month old pug for example.. what's a dog of that age doing in whelp?? No vet I know would recommend it but do we hear anything about it? Nope. It's one thing to court the ratings by avoiding hard issues but another to see opportunities to educate for the welfare of dogs go begging. I'd not take my dogs to him either - I honestly don't think he's that good. Maybe if he spent less time "saving" reptiles and big cats under qualified professional care and more time working up his small domestic animal skills, he'd be a more knowledgeable vet.

If breeders are prepared to rule you out on such ridiculous grounds, I'd say its their loss. Lots of gay couples in the dog world.. but also people with prejudices..