Papillon Kisses

Oooh, I forgot about Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retreivers!

Such grace, much style. Elegance. ????

Oh, someone in another thread was talking about a $600 test and I thought that may be it? Clearly not! The bitza one was $100-something too.

How much do Wisdom and Embark cost anyway? I did Bitza, good for a laugh, hilarious results, but with so many other Malcolm-related expenses I don't know whether I could justify another shot. I do want to know what Scottie came back as. He's a GSD x Pom right? :laugh:

Oh my! I love the name too. :)

So cute! :D

It is so obvious when you bear in mind that it's Willem. :laugh:

There's a lady in sydney who custom makes patches too ;) https://www.facebook.com/k9scentsability/?fref=ts I'm still trying to decide on Malcolm's second patch (one will say Malcolm) before ordering. Can't decide! ????

Sproing! :laugh:

Ah I must have misread you. This member's website mentions there being false cotons advertised online. https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/breeders/coton-de-tulear.asp What an exciting time for the breeder (if it is them). I imagine they'd choose their owners very carefully. :) They do look little very cute dogs!

Just be careful SG not to push too hard too fast as there's a risk of sensitising the dog instead of desensitising. Instead of going to obedience classes, it may be better to focus on foundation skills at home and attend a reactive dog class focused on LAT/BAT or do your own practice with a dog or two, working up to doing the same in the periphery of classes (and that may take some time). Even in a small class there's a LOT of dogs, some of whom can be quite keyed up. It can be sensory overload for an anxious dog. Mal actually shut down in his one and only obedience class. He sat there frozen, shaking violently, staring straight ahead and refusing to look around or eat his yummy treats. The stupid trainer thought he was scared of the grass.

I don't know much about breeding, but I imagine it would cost an awful lot of money to import a breed and try to get it established, so I don't see why the price is all that surprising? Especially when it's a small breed and small dogs generally have small litters? But as I said I don't know much.....!

I pick up my dog and/or secure him in another room, for everyone's safety and comfort. My dog may get stressed if the stranger does something odd like climbing up on a ladder or setting off a smoke alarm or drilling or hammering.

The other day one of Malcolm's capsules dropped into my open hand in front of him as I was trying to roll it in mince. He inhaled it without thinking and looked at me for more. :laugh: This is without playing the game as such, he just knows he gets his mince balls at particular times each day. -- Brookestar, on the cost front have you called different compounding chemists to find out their prices or checked out online chemists (they must be Aus chemists with Aus registered products)? You may find one that is cheaper than the rest. I have one such chemist but I'm in Sydney, PM me if you'd like their details as they may be able to post it. Compounding chemists can make it into beef or chicken flavoured liquid too. Apparently dogs tend to love the chicken, mine would lick it straight off the spoon! For all these options you'll still need a script from the vet and they may charge a fee for the work writing it (calculating doses etc) but you may still end up in front. Here are some online chemists: http://www.theanimalpharmacy.com.au/ https://www.petscripts.com.au/ http://www.petceutics.com.au/ https://www.ovedshorseandpetstore.com.au/ http://www.petguardians.com.au/

There is an excellent thread about this... I will try to find it and bump it unless someone else does first. You have my sincere empathy. I've been there, and it's like someone has stabbed you with a knife and is twisting it. Here we go: http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/266198-i-am-an-expert-on-giving-meds/page__p__6798868__hl__nutrigel__fromsearch__1#entry6798868 Also http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/267236-how-to-pill-when-it-gets-difficult-and-they-know-all-your-tricks/page__fromsearch__1

Awesome job Fern and Rozzie! Wow. Malcolm had an exhuberant kid run through a search once and didn't lose focus but a POSSUM?! Incredible!! There's an adorable senior SWF in our class who is blind, deaf, and has a grand total of 4 teeth. He is a delight to watch.

I'm about to get one of THESE for Malcolm as a walking harness. Each piece is separate so you can mix and match the sizes. NB for Nosework you must only use the back attachment point. It doesn't have a handle though if you need that to contain a super excited dog.

When I'm old I'm going to rescue small geriatric dogs. We can live out our twilight years together and if they get tired on walks they can hitch a ride in a side cart attached to my mobility scooter. I've got it all planned out. ????

Mind you I do have a thing for big-eared rescue chihuahua mixes Look at this divine creature! https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/480556

The best place to get adaptil is from a physical store that will price match an online price for you. Some shops have conditions about the online price being from a shop with a physical storefront others just say it has to be Australian. When I was experimenting with Adaptil I was getting Petbarn to price match from Budget Pet Supplies. If not a vet behaviourist, would the owner at least be open to seeing a regular vet who has an interest in behaviour medicine? There are some listed HERE. It's worthwhile trying, but if the SA is severe an Adaptil collar/diffuser may not touch the sides of it. I think the dog should be assessed for meds (which may well be cheaper than Adaptil btw). Poor dog.

Papillon/s!! Border Collie Australian Shepherd Maybe a long-haired Chihuahua, I feel like well-bred Chi's are seriously under-rated little dogs. Most of all I want physically and mentally healthy dogs, but I'd also love to do agility and/or canine freestyle. When I got Malcolm I was hoping to do flyball with him, I think he'd have been great at it if he didn't have his issues, but our path turned out quite different! And Scottsmum, Mal's can be quite a handful even when they are tiny but they are so worth it. :D

Where's the mic drop emoticon when you need it?

SG, I wouldn't be concerned that you'd be medicating too soon. Prozac and other behavioural medications facilitate faster learning, vs negative emotional responses and behaviours getting more entrenched. It's a bit of a myth that they should be left as a last resort and, sorry to be blunt, but if PTS is on the cards you do have a life-threatening, last resort situation on your hands. So if the rescue has resources to devote to this dog seeing a VB, jump on it. They can help guide your decision and a report and treatment plan can be given to the new owner to continue with if it is decided that it is safe for Molly to be rehomed. In the meantime, if you haven't already, I'd be training her to accept and love wearing a Baskerville type muzzle for when she's out in public. The muzzle up project has some resources and Thistle can tell you all about decorating them. :D I am concerned about a new owner taking her issues seriously. I don't mean in a deliberate way, but that I don't know if one can actually comprehend the seriousness of it and the amount of work involved unless you've been there yourself, and I think those of us who stick with it are probably pretty rare. It's a massive learning curve, a LOT of hard work, and an emotional rollercoaster. Wishing you all the best.

In any case he certainly should not be grabbing the collar or punishing the dog (using 'aversives') that's a great way to escalate the aggression and be bitten. http://www.ava.com.au/public/about-pets/polite-pets-month/resources/debunking-dominance-dogs I agree with those who say he needs to talk to the boss. The boss and the home owner need to provide a safe workplace. Perhaps your son could talk with other workers about it and see what they say? Perhaps they could speak to the boss about it together?

Willem, about that 'dominance' stuff, here's some science-based information for you: http://www.dogwelfarecampaign.org