Miss B

Poor baby. Best of luck with little Mia.

I've seen them at IGA stores in Brisbane, in the freezer section next to chicken nuggets and meatballs.

I think they look ridiculous

Option 2 would be preferable but will end up costing somewhere in the vicinity of around $300 more to do it that way. I was lucky when I adopted my girl Luna (in my sig) from the pound, they agreed to release her to me for nothing - all I had to do was sign a stat dec saying that I would desex her at my own cost. It was under special circumstances though.

If you go with Option 1, can the pound guarantee you that you'll get the dog in three weeks time? ie they are not going to PTS if they get full in the meantime, or rehome her elsewhere?

Siberian Husky

Zenaida

Brisvoskies

Aussiewolf

Eukanmanuva

Keeaire

Timbermoon

Wolfsong

Wolfpack

Sledog

Snowstars

Alanaleigh

Also, just a question - I know this site is intended for Aussie breeders to see if a prefix is taken, but what about those that are registered internationally? Do the Australian canine organisations also protect international prefixes?

Also, OT. I had to have my 15 year old cattle dog PTS last night. Vet came to the house and daughter assisted him, Pindi had liver cancer and yesterday could not eat, drink, get up etc. She went downhill in a huge way from Sunday to Monday, very fast. Awful. we are devastated, she grew up with the kids etc. and was a very very very special girl. Waiting to see the change of dynamics here. RIP Pindi Bloody dogs

Sorry to hear that

RIP Pindi

hasnt anyone seen the dinners, vouchers, stock discounts, merchandise, side deals etc that go with some companies?

must have just been my old boss then.

Erm, no.

Every now and again Hills will give away a free mug or a pair of slippers with any purchase of Science Diet or Prescription Diet. Not something I'd consider a kickback for the clinic, all that free merch goes straight to the client.

Big thanks to Seita, Steve and Camp Tailwaggers for a fantastic workshop

In the days leading up to the aggression workshop, my OH had been asking me, "Do we really have to go?" but afterwards he was absolutely buzzing about how much we had learnt. We're now wishing we'd stayed for the whole weekend!! And it was great to meet all you DOL'ers, everyone was as lovely and friendly as I had expected.

Can't wait for the next workshop Steve, we will definately be there

as for vets not advocating raw - yes they do get lovely kickbacks from pet food companies. Its rubbish what they scare people into buying I never have touched Hills and refuse to. Also many dont know about raw diets and hence just tell you to buy what is off the shelf even if its not the best thing ultimately for the dog.

Please explain what these kickbacks are, maybe our clinic can arrange to get some of them.

Yes, I'd love to know too, 'cos if there are kickbacks on offer my clinic certainly doesn't receive them

Great pics Bec, I'm kinda wishing we had've stayed for the Sunday aswell

I would be getting her to a vet asap.

Did you take her to the vet last time, and did they find anything?

Sorry to hear that. Can you get her to a vet today?

QLD time sorry guys!!! I never remember about the time differences!

Phew... 'cos I'd really prefer not to get up at 5am on a Saturday

Getting excited now...

Look, I hate to say this, but I think you have given up on Miss Daisy far too quickly.

I wasnt thinking of taking her back, or re-homing her JUST becasue of that. I would never do that. NEVER!!!!!

So why exactly did you rehome her?

You say that you've decided to rehome her because she's a Lab, and you are Samoyed people?

Honestly that doesn't make much sense to me, especially given that you were so desperate to own a Lab. What if Miss Daisy was the most beautiful well behaved little darling of a Lab puppy? Would you still have rehomed her, simply because you are not a 'Lab person' (a conclusion you have come to rather swiftly).

The fact of the matter is, all puppies are hard work. They need training, they need socialisation, they need to know who's boss, they need to be taught bite inhibition. They are just babies and they need to learn. I understand that you have young children and they are your main priority - perhaps you should hold off on the Sammie puppy for a while, maybe until your kids are a little older? Otherwise you risk bringing another puppy into your home who may not turn out to be 'right' for your family either.

So it shouldnt do much to her coat... i got a little worried when i was told once every 4 weeks coz i know i cant keep her in show condition for that long. if i use a good shampoo there should be no worrys... thank you

All shampoo strips the oil... A "good" shampoo still will.

I wash my show girl with Aloveen every single week and her coat is beautiful. No problems at all with her skin - not dry, not flaky, not itchy.

I gave Luna a hydrobath and blow-dry today in preperation

And bought her a new doggy doona for her crate

Can't wait

My dogs have all, at some point or another, been left at home alone in an e-collar. I have never had any dramas whatsoever - they soon learn how to navigate doorways, stairs etc with the 'bucket' on.

Depends I suppose... pet or show dog?

My young Sibe bitch gets a hydrobath and a blow dry once a week because I want to keep her coat in good condition for shows.

The old boy is lucky to get a bath twice a year, and Luna gets a bath and blowdry once a fortnight or so - mostly because she is indoors so much and I don't want a fur blizzard inside my house.

ETA: I always use something mild, like Aloveen.

Dunno what you're complaining about LB, try living at my house

Sucked in, you got a Husky :D

Give me Husky fur over Staffy fur any day of the week

Staffy fur makes me itchy!!!

OH and I are just coming to the Saturday day-session only. Arriving Saturday morning and heading home again that night. It's lucky I didn't end up booking a cabin anyway, as it now looks like I may have to work on Sunday.

Am I going to be the only one with a normal dog there?

Where's the fun in that?

what's a GSD?

German Shepherd Dog

What breed gads?

From another thread,

my dog - medium to large brindle ridge/bull mastiff/boxer

Please tell me I'm not the only one bringing a dog who DOESN'T like other dogs Oh, the shame of it all!!!!!! ;) She particularly does not like puppy type madness and in your face stuff

Nope, you are not alone! My girl is not good with other dogs, which is the whole reason for us coming :D

Sorry to hear this

We've been through a similar situation recently with our rescue Sibe. She hasn't been getting along very well with our other dogs and particularly my young Sibe bitch.

At the moment I am keeping them seperated and when Luna (the rescue girl) goes outside she wears a muzzle at all times. We've booked ourselves in for the K9 Force aggression workshop next month and will be taking her with us in an attempt to figure out what's causing this behaviour.

I hope you manage to sort something out.