Dogsfevr

Don't push it , Your pup needs patience ,pushing them to like something will have the opposite effect .There is no rush for your pup to be best friends with any dog BUT it is crucial that your pup meets other dogs even if that just means watching for awhile from a distance . You also need to consider your body language & reaction . Just take him for walks with daughters dog but no play or offleash no interaction.Just walk together & that is it off you go Your daughters dog also needs to learn not every dog means play & some pups are very in your face & over the top , At present its seems the match isn't working but with a time,confidence building & maturity & not rushing things all should be fine. I imagine you have had pup for maybe 2 weeks & the other pup is an established pro

without reading the rules i would imagine it is for dogs that hold a QC in field/retrieving(qualifying card)

The Vic one we print out & place in all our puppy folders

plus the other factor,you either have a good coat or a crap coat no matter what you do Diet first & foremost & how often there maintained . Over conditioning & oiling can do exactly what you are experiencing now. I prefer maintenance programmes than over oiling/conditioning & changing the routine when the season changes are happening or when appropriate . The more crap you put in coats the less it will grow as well. But the breed does make the difference in what one uses & then it comes down to your dog as to what works best ,no product is the best its just a case of what works best on your dog

Does the dog also have bad ears?? Yeast feet here we treat with tinea cream although we rarely get it. The dog we groom with yeasty feet generally also have bad ears & transfer the infection back/forth

We would keep it because it is our problem to manage The expense to any new owner may be massive . If the elbows are an issue then we would get the surgery done ourselves manage the rehab & then after the all clear then look at maybe rehoming . If the issue is so bad that as the current owners we wouldn't do anything then i wouldn't expect any new owner to be placed in a position to either & having to in many ways do the dirty work that someone else wouldn't whether that be surgery,PTS or any option

Family affair here from the big & small. Never had any issues plus our mums still run with the pack during time out anyway

Things to keep in mind if your not in attendance. The person & the dog need to have a special bond,some dogs can totally freak without there owners especially as she hasn't been in the show scene for awhile. Make sure who ever helps is able to show the dog from start to finish ,If the person willing to help clashes with there own dogs that will mean the dog either isn't shown or handed off to someone else who you may not wish to handle your dog. If your paying then there is a certain expectation to be meet by both parties plus the person will need to be offay with Sheltie coat work . There are handlers & handlers so take the time to find the right match

It should be covered in her boarding contract that the owners sign , Ours covers what the process is . Chances are they will never get the money but they must follow the legal procedure before moving the dogs on. They need to check what it is in there state.

Blowing of coats can also be worse after surgery . Different coats also shed differently & the yellows tends be worse than chocs & blacks. Just keep brushing it out

Never used a flea or tick product . Here we worm the old fashion way anyway

We drive past all the vets in Canning Vale ,use Ranford maybe for the occasional puppy vacs or bee sting emergency .

As i show my dogs i prefer males but i also have owned girls

Yes it appalling BUT i also feel the fact some many non blind dog owners are constantly breaking the rules about sneaking dogs into places they shouldn't that business are getting feed up . I actually now of someone who said they would act blind to get there dog into the hotel room ,that alone disgusted me . Every day dog owners also need to lift there game & appreciate rules are there for all whether we like them or not

Depends how bad the knots are & how close to skin they are. I would be getting the opinion of a good groomer first different tools can make moderate matt removal easy BUT it depends also on the dogs behaviour with matts being removed. Clipping would be the easiest option if the dog is very badly behaved ,cutting can be dangerous for the novice especially if the dog has no respect to allow you to brush it now. I also wouldn't chop the knots but splice through the knots down wards to break it up so it doesn't look butchered BUT you then need to address brushing & the tools you use. Also don't bath it with knots it will only make them worse. Chances are at that age its starting a big coat change so brushing needs to be regular & with the right gear

rare breeds can at an extra cost . The TM breeders spend alot of money bring imports into the country to increase the gene pool so i would be expecting to pay a price reflective on the rarity . I guess it comes down to what one considers steep Although when it comes to price many cross breeds actually cost more than a health tested pure breed especially in pet shops . I would consdier a year wait nothing for the correct dog that you must factor will need to live with your children when the time comes especially as the dog will be 3/4 years old & set in its ways ,you need to ensure the dog no matter what breed is conditioned to this sort of change in its life so picking the right dog/breeder & time is well worth the wait .

How much obedience & training are you willing to do ?? Those breeds will require brushing & will shed ?? Do you want an inside or outside dog?? The Tibetan Mastiff isn't for the lazy owner an untrained one will not be your perfect dog ' I wouldn't consider a Leo or Pyree to be intimidating both gentle giants especially the Pyree. All 3 are big dogs that will need dedicated training from a young age to enjoy being out in public & lead trained . I do think all 3 can be slobbers though

I am a full time groomer but work from home . Alot would depend on the salon you end up at & how busy they are . Alot will depend on how long you are a bath/dryer/gopher before you work on the dogs . Alot will depend if you want to work saturdays as most salon do saturdays. It is very hard work & to be honest under paid & under appreciated . It is also depends on the type of groomer you want to be ,just a clip off person or a stylist with great scissor work & even hand stripping knowledge. I would say without knowing current salon wages you would havea very big drop in wages especially if you can't get full time . I enjoy what i do BUT also have show dogs so grooming is my life but i would also be upfront & tell anyone that has a nice 9/5 job with good pay to think twice

Depends if she is over weight now or you just want her fitter ?? If she isn't fat i wouldn't be altering her food intake to much if you have doubled her exercise If she is fat then still factor in heavy exercise still needs a good diet

who cares people own what they like ,there are plenty of dogs out there to suit what people want .

You can take your dog but be aware it will limit what you are able to do. Dog shows are very busy & people are often in small spaces so if you really want to have a look or talk with the dog/s/people you will find it way easier without your dog especially if the show is indoors at KCC park . Watching the breed in the ring from the side lines is very limited in space & holding a dog or having one standing with you may result in you being asked to move out of the way as the marshaling area is limited & if other shows/groups are on there all very close together . The show mentioned is part of a busy weekend