Drumbeat

I grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne which is fairly close to Bedlington. There were lots of Bedlington Terriers around when I was growing up. 

 

We have spoken to a few, some the price couldn't be agreed on and the rest did mention that 8 weeks is just too long to move in

I'm not sure who you're contacting but we don't pay a fee and many housesitters prefer a long stay - have a look here https://mindahome.com.au/house-sitting-in-perth

I think you may be confusing pet sitters with housesitters

Have you considered a house sitter? We have found sitters through the mind a home website for our last few trips and have been very happy with them as they look after the garden as well as the pets and are good security for the house. 

They do not charge a fee but obviously you have to check references etc.

Dr Google says it is a series of shots and you should have a booster after 10 years.

I've had 2 boosters as an adult after being bitten.

The Australian schedule is a series which starts in infancy. The final one in the schedule is given at 15/16 years of age.

Boosters are in addition to the recommended schedule.

I thought all GP's said you need to re-dose every ten years as the vaccine lose the effectiveness after that long. Plus some people say dog's saliva contain the tetanus bacteria which I'm unsure of. But yeah I haven't had the full vaccine and yet I'm still alive after countless cuts and scrapes I've endured during the past 16 years or so, some even without any first aid!

What do you mean by you haven't had the full vaccine? If you had a shot when you were 16 you have had the full schedule.

Oh they are so cute - congratulations

Jules, I've only just seen this. So sorry to hear you have lost your precious Renae.

I couldn't resist having Stan and Maddie on the desk

Thank you DB, hope you and the family are well my friend :)

It seems I've come out in sympathy with you and developed a form of arthritis HW , thankfully I'm currently pain free and hoping to stay that way

I couldn't resist having Stan and Maddie on the desk

So sorry to hear your news, he was such a gorgeous boy.

Beautiful dogs, are they working in Manjimup?

I use them outside on the sling beds and they've lasted for ages. I wish you could buy replacement covers as the pads are still fine.

I'm a bit put off by the postage - $10 each.

Well Day one was a good one. Spice is quite settled and so far doing all of the things one would expect. Not much complaining about anything but I've been around long enough to know that tomorrow is another day and it will take her a few days to really settle. She is full of herself, a good trait for the show ring where I hope she will do her breeder and the breed proud, but at the same time quite prepared to relax.. Perhaps they go hand in hand.

Here she is with her new mate Gus who is 12 and to date has pretty much ignored her other than to sniff her all over and try and clean up her food bowls.

ETA For some reason the photo has turned itself around, any tips on how to fix that?

Gus and Spice are both gorgeous, I have a terrible weakness for wire coated dogs

Is it's coming from a pet shop in Mt Lawley? They may say they don't source from puppy farms but I wouldn't believe it. The amount of puppies they have coming through that place is unreal! Please find a decent ethical breeder and don't give this pet shop your money as it will only encourage more byb/puppy farming

Oh my god they are famous, how did you know!? Don't tell the name here we don't want to have any legal problem.

I worked it out just from the thread titleWA-Perth pet shop (Private owned)

How scary for you all, hope you all continue to recover well

So sorry to hear you have lost your precious Jess - hugs to you and her brother.

Rest in Peace Jess

So sorry to hear your sad news.

RIP dear little Myrtie

Hope darling Myrtle is feeling a little better today, hugs to you both.

Temperature range yesterday of 2C - 18C, thank God for R/C air conditioning.

I don't find it particularly dog friendly but I'm comparing it to the UK and mainland Europe.

Happy Birthday handsome boy

So sorry to read this HW, hope you're all feeling much better soon.

Great to hear she is home

Does anyone have a contact for donations of pet food please?

Such a lovely photo, Jules

I wouldn't recommend a Lakeland - they are VERY naughty and strong willed dogs, for the breed experienced and enthusiasts only.

Well I have one that fits that description but our boy is much more biddable :)