Kajtek

3000 parcels of healing vibes on their way from our clan.

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I let my dogs listen to your video Dxenion. No reaction to that either. My dogs are broken!

Intruder alert would probably go like this... Honbun (our team-lead) would raise the alarm and go off to investigate. KI would follow Honbun then run and hide at the first sign of danger. Kluska would bark and secure the area under our bed. We are truly protected :laugh:

Same here. Total indifference :laugh:

melon? someone said melon

Request coming from you Ams = A huge motivation to help out. I am unlikely to go on holidays anytime soon so how can I help? Do I need to contact Sharyn via their website? Edit: Just saw the banner on their website. Will donate on Tuesday

How interesting bedazzledx2 and ams! I have started using the "ready" que and it seems to have made my dogs calmer when they don't like the experience (eg I am applying eye-cream). I would love to hear how others use meta communication with their dogs.

You are more than welcome Kitt. PMc's blogg is full of such treasures. Her books and videos of her seminars are inspiring (most fav book here is 'for the love of the dog')

I've found this treasure on Patricia Mcconnell's blog: http://www.theotherendoftheleash.com/category/tulip Quote: A short post today, but I hope a helpful one. Its inspired by the mud luscious and puddle wonderful nature of spring, and the need to wipe off Wills paws as we enter the house when its wet outside. As I was drying Willies paws a few days ago, I thought about how much easier it is now that I say Ready? right before I pick up each leg. Since I started communicating my intention (now I am going to pick up this paw), he is beginning, on occasion, to pick up a paw himself, but more often he will shift his weight so that it is less awkward for him. (Yep, I could train him to pick up each paw on cue… also a potential solution, but keep reading for some potential benefits of a more generalized cue.) Keep in mind that this is the dog who, as an adolescent, growled at me when I picked up a paw to dry off the mud. That was 3 years ago, and I remember saying something like Oh, dont be silly and continuing what I was doing. He growled one or two more times, but we worked through it and I havent heard him growl at anything in years. However, he doesnt enjoy his paws being cleaned, as most dogs dont, and the process got me thinking about how little control a dog has over having his/her body moved around, even gently, without any say in the matter. Thats especially difficult if there is any pain involved in putting more weight than usual on one limb. Ive always been aware of Wills bad shoulder, and have always been extra careful about picking up the other paw, but a few months ago I started saying Ready? right before I picked up a paw, giving him a chance to shift his weight himself. Its made a difference to both of us. I lean down and put my hand close to a paw and say Ready? and he either shifts his weight or picks it up. Paw cleaning is not only faster, it feels like Will and I are moving down the same path, instead of trying to go in opposite directions. This is a cue that has so many applications; Wills structural troubles require acupuncture and chiropracty, and hes not the kind of hail-fellow-well-met who takes being handled lightly. I would bet the farm (and, hey, I have one) that handling Will with force and punishment would have created a severe aggression problem within a few months. In both cases, we give Will lots of options, using patience and communication during the treatments. He adores both practitioners, but he literally hides behind me when the greetings are over and its time for treatments. But we work through it, sort of like a dance; sometimes asking, sometimes quietly insisting, but always with an awareness that Will desperately needs to have some say in what is happening to him. I know many others use cues like Ready for a variety of reasons. Ive heard similar cues most often in obedience, meaning Okay, time to start working together. But Ill bet there are many examples from your own experience of using a cue to communicate your intentions to a dog. Id love to hear them. I think wed all learn something from hearing about all the ways that concept can be used. (By the way, signals like Ready are called meta-communication, meaning communication about communication. A play bow is an example in dogs, meaning Everything that happens next is in play, dont take these bites and growls seriously! End Quote

Not toxic. My lot stole a bag of sesame seeds last year. They ate quite a lot and scattered the remainder on the kitchen floor, on their beds, everywhere! The dogs were fine, I wasn't :laugh:

Ahhhh & Wow! What a beautiful bunch of bullies I can see their little personalities in your photos - Frodo's Mum your photography is fantastic! Special thanks for pics with Ruby. Bless her! It's difficult to believe she is such a mature dame. She has the kindest, most divine 'face'. Thank you :)

It seems that we expect our dogs to be K-Mart toys. They are NOT - they think, they feel, they experience fear, and have a magnificent set of teeth to defend themselves. They deserve respect! It is so sad to read so many posts in this thread..... Why would you want to kill a dog that's trying to tell you that your behaviour is threatening or causes fear? Why wouldn't you want to find out what you need to do to make things "right"? Edit: My beloved Queen-Bee bit my OH when she was young. She drew blood. He was stupid. He showed no respect and handled her when she was scared! We have since worked out the 'right' way of communicating with her - we respect her feelings (whatever they may be) and she knows she can trust us to make things ok.

Oi tdierikx, your puppy monster is torturing my Ruby FM, more photos please

I prefer Glyde - it seems to be a bit more effective.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WONDERFUL DOL PEOPLE WHO MAKE THE MAGIC HAPPEN! THANK YOU (Ok. I can cry now. No need to hold my breath anymore.)

Beautiful, just beautiful! Agree with poochmad, FM you are a very talented photographer. Are the 2 babes really going to new homes? Hugs... It must be so very hard to let them leave home! (PS May I please have Ruby Love thread? I want to know everything about her! She is one of the most gorgeous dogs ever!!! Just look at her! Ohhh )

Thank you FM for feeding our obsession with your lovely kidlets. How beautiful! How cheeky! I am now officially in love with Ruby! Edit: I wrote "falling in love". Too late! I've done it.

Dusty is stunning Being a princess is a full time job anyway...showing work, herding and agility are obviously much overrated :laugh:

2 of my dogs get Aussie Barf The 3rd hates roo so we have wild boar barf or combo barf. I find turkey and chicken barf a bit too fatty. Have a look at http://www.petdeli.com.au/products/177-canine-country-raw-dog-food.aspx AUSSIE BARF: Ingredients: KANGAROO , ROO BONE & EMU MEAT Fresh fruit - apples and pears & seasonal fruits. Fresh Vegetables - pulped Carrots,Beans,Pumpkins & seasonal vegies. Eggs, flaxseed meal , yogurt, Kelp, Brewers yeast & Garlic HIGH PROTEIN ,LOW FAT,GOOD SOURCE OMEGA 3,6 & 9.

Yeeeey! Fantastic news. Brings a totally different meaning to Friday 13th

Dearest Clyde, 1000xhugs this morning. If a bird of prey did not take him, then someone must have stolen him. There was a case of ABs stolen from a Sydney backyard. They were handed over to a vet many suburbs away after a month. Do not loose hope yet!

Maybe totally stupid idea but could you/have you tried using your dogs (eg Esme) to help looking for him on your property? (Fingers very, very crossed)

Oh nooooo! (I just saw this thread) Praying, hoping, wishing for Alvin's safe return. Clyde, hugs+hugs+hugs+hugs. Thinking of you Anna + the clan

Thank you MEH and Everythings Shiny. Much appreciated