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Zeddy is my storm predictor... about 2 hours before one is about to happen, she gets all sooky and trembly. When the storm actually reaches us, I put her in the bathroom with the light off and close the door, and she settles... she must feel safe in there. If I don't put her in the bathroom, I end up with 30kgs of crazed Rotti/Pittie trying to cower on my lap... *sigh* T.

We've never had any issues with Dogtainers - and they went above and beyond to help one of our adopters get their dog to Lord Howe Island. Nothing has ever been a hassle, and they always ring both the evening before pickup to confirm, and on approach the day of the pickup - can't fault our experiences with them to date. T.

If you really are wanting to pursue a replacement pup from this particular breeder - or you want a refund of the difference between what you sold him for and the purchase price you paid the breeder - AND you have their promise of a replacement pup in writing... then I'd be contacting a solicitor and having him/her send a registered letter reminding the breeder of their legal and contractual obligations in this case. T.

Mine and my brother's Labs both hit me at once a few years ago. Missed the tree and the mailbox post, but just barreled me for six. I still have the crutches I spent 3 weeks on with a badly sprained knee and ankle... As for the dog favouring it's leg after a "prang", I'd probably see how it pulled up the next day after some rest, and if it was still sore, then take the dog to the vet to make sure there was no real damage... We humans can sort ourselves out... *grin* T.

I have the book, and it was an awesome read... so if the movie is true to the book, you are definitely gonna need a BIG box of tissues! T.

Separate them... forever... My 2 adult girls have only had 4 fights over the 5 years they have been living together - and the last one was a doozy! I have them separated. It's fiddly and fussy and a right royal PITA to make sure they don't ever run together, but that's how it has to be. I can't rehome either dog for a couple of reasons - 1. I adore both of them and they are my responsibility for life, and 2. I know exactly what each is capable of if they get into a fight - it would not be responsible to rehome either of them knowing that they can be triggered to fight the way they have done. Funnily enough - both girls are perfectly fine with other dogs when we go anywhere, and they are great with the foster pups I have here all the time. They have just occasionally decided to kill each other... *sigh* T.

Saint Francis blessed the animals... Sweet Surprise Sweet Nothings Sweet Cheeks Sweet'n'Sour T.

Crossing fingers that the chiro diagnosis is correct, and Kasey makes a total recovery in quick order... T.

I love a man who knows what he wants and will stop at nothing to get it... lol! T.

I have a rescue foster failure here that had a brain injury as a pup which causes her to be uncoordinated - funniest thing in the world to watch her try to scratch her ear - I usually have to call her over and do it for her the poor thing... *grin* Then again, I know what is wrong with my dog, and she doesn't know she's "broken" - so we won't tell her, right? I hope you find out what is causing your dog's issues - and that it's something that can be treated and fixed up relatively quickly. T.

A pinching nerve? T.

AmStaff and Pit Bull will come back as the same in a DNA test - apparently genetically they are the same... Until the BITSA test is even somewhat vaguely reliable, I wouldn't waste your money on it. T.

I'm thinking if this guy is working in a pet supply store, he's not making much off his breeding business... 84 dogs is a full time job on it's own to look after - and that's just making sure all the poop is cleaned up and they are fed, watered, etc... Even half that number is a full time job to look after. T.

If the vet check doesn't find anything physically wrong with Tess, maybe get yourself checked out by your GP as well... I used to have a dog that got very funny when around ill people - even if the person didn't know they were ill... T.

I'm reading between the lines and have come to the conclusion that your current boy is your "heart dog"... would that be correct? If so - there will never be a "right" time for him to go to the Bridge to wait for you. When he does have to leave you in this life, it will hurt, and your heart will break in a way it's never been broken before... however, his memory will still make your heart sing when you reminisce for the rest of your life - and that is a treasure our dogs leave with us even though their lives have been so short compared to ours. Just enjoy each other's company while you are together - and if/when his time comes (preferably in a long time from now), deal with it at that time, OK? T.

My brother has a disability, and has had his own dog trained as an assistance dog - this allows him to travel on public transport and on aeroplanes with his dog by his side (or at his feet). In Australia the rules allowing animals to travel everywhere with their human are pretty tough - they make you jump through a lot of hoops, insist you disclose details about your disability and waive your right to privacy about same before allowing you to travel on certain forms of transport... and taxi/bus drivers can still discriminate whether they allow an assistance dog on board if another person objects (including said driver). They don't necessarily have ALL of the rights that a Guide Dog has in that regard... My brother's dog is usually a big hit when he goes on planes - all of the staff usually bend over backwards trying to get a cuddle or a photo with him... *sigh* T.

I remember when I was buying a new couch a while back (and had 5 Rotties), a friend asked me what I was going to cover the new couch with... I didn't even stop to think before I said "Rottweilers"... lol! Now we have a rule with the current dogs - I have MY couch, and they have theirs... T.

Yep - if it ain't green, I'd feed it to my dogs... T.

$233 seems pretty reasonable for a Saturday night procedure - and it looks like a pretty neat job too. The last time I had to get a dog stitched up after hours, it cost me $150 - and the dog wasn't sedated - and it was some years ago when $150 was worth something... *grin* At least she won't need a bucket on her head to stop her licking at the wound... hehe! T.

It's still best to make sure that the wound is well cleaned out dasha - there is probably a lot more mess underneath than one can see with an untrained eye - and an infection is not pretty... T.

Ummm... I'd have it looked at and thoroughly cleaned out... It may not need stitches, but at the very least you will need antibiotics to stop any chance of an infection - and the sooner you start them the better. I had a dog with a similar wound once - it was in an area that wouldn't hold stitches (they would have torn when she moved her head) - it took quite a while to heal, and was not much fun to clean out a few times a day... T.

The local pet food place has sales of plastic tubs with screw on lids every now and then - I have two 10kg ones because it's easier to carry and stash them out of the way... I need a couple more for the puppy dry (I buy 20kg bags of kibble) T.

I have a photo of a friend's tiny kitten nomming on my Rotti's (docked) tail and telling her who was boss... it's a classic photo... must scan and share one day... *grin* T.

Geez Rach... I feel for you... and am crying here myself... I know how much a part of you Gypz was (and still will be forever) - it feels like your heart has totally been ripped out, stomped on by an elephant, and handed back to you, doesn't it? It is just so not fair that they have to leave us after such a short time... *sob* I lost my heart dog Woosie in 2004, and still lose it completely when I think of her - and when I read threads like this one... I think I understand your pain and sense of nothing being quite right with the world right now. The pain won't go away, but it will become easier to handle with time, please know that, OK? Heartfelt hugs to you and the boys... T.

I'm so sorry for your loss GayleK... 4 is too young... *sigh* It may help to know that Benson has some exceptional company for his wait at the Bridge for you and his "dad" - so many wonderful dogs that have touched their humans hearts in a way only a dog can... Run free and healthy Benson... (I think I have something in my eye - gotta go and do something about that... *choke*) T.