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I'm not. Nor a wimp. But the concept sickens me, maybe because I am totally over everyone driving too fast in wildlife corridors and not giving a damn. Hit kangaroos are a daily on our local roads. Drivers too lazy or self important to slow down, - jeeze how much effort does it take? I know sometimes there is no chance of missing one even at low speed, but they are the swallows that don't make a summer. So feeling this way about massacre of wildlife on the roads, no way do I feel comfortable about "profiting" from it. And I don't buy the argument that it is wasteful not to utilise the carcase. Too humancentric for words, the self-important bit again. Nothing wasteful about a carcase decomposing into compost, feeding micro-organisms and putting organic matter into the soil, which most of the land is starved of. This. Spot on and very eloquently put. I'd only stop to check for a joey in pouch still alive, and drag the carcass out of the way to avoid other animals feeding on carrion being hit themselves. Human selfishness and self centred view of the world never cease to disappoint...

it is not about punishing the dog (any training, with or without punishment would be the responsibility of the owner), but about self-defense, and that does - IMHO - justifies any aversives if required. If the guy is working on this site, he doesn't have to accept that a dogs is humping him if he doesn't want it. If the owner doesn't respond to the complaints, the next time the dog is humping the guy - and the guy can't help himself otherwise - give the dog a good dose of pepper spray into the mouth and the guy won't see the dog again. It might be a big drawback for the future training of the dog, but that's the responsibility of the owner, not the victim that just defended himself. I didn't even read this comment of yours before Willem but I can't believe you are advocating pepper spraying the dog in the mouth in this situation. First, presumably if the boss doesn't know about this issue the owners don't either and therefore haven't even had a chance to address it, secondly pepper spraying a dog, particularly in its own home could easily end up in an animal cruelty charge (if someone did that to mine without alerting me that the dog was behaving inappropriately, unless they were in the middle of being seriously attacked, I'd be pursuing it hard and sueing if possible), thirdly I don't think pepper spray is legal for civilians so there's the risk of charges for that, fourthly, pepper spray in the mouth could do a whole lot more than "set back the dog's training", it could kill it if the throat swelled and prevented breathing, and finally what a great way to escalate the situation with a dog already showing aggression. Fortunately ellz and son are far to sensible to listen to such a dumb idea. ...you obviously didn't read my post #15 ...what a pity... I did actually. That's why I didn't bother reading your following posts too closely. Doesn't change my response above. +1 A lot of sensible advice has been given; lucky Ellz and her son know better than this, but I'd hate some newcomer to read this thread and stumble upon another piece of ill informed and dangerous advice.... Hope all goes well with the apprentice board and that you come to a resolution.

He's surely landed on his feet with you Boronia! You'll have him looking smashing in no time.... I'm sure you'll get on top of this with a bit of time and patience (which you have in bucket loads!). It's so sad to see them getting neglected as they get older...

It was actually a piece of cooking twine so pretty flimsy anyway and the dog WASNT pulled outside. Throwing a "bonker" or towel? Seriously? I used to ignore your posts but I can't let that one go through.

What a horrible and outdated piece of advice Willem.... Since you're so keen on "researching" I suggest you go and educate yourself about training and behaviour. How to instil fear in a dog.... Can't believe some are still touting this kind of advice. Completely agree with Tdierixx and Juice. I've fostered for a bit a terrier mix out of a shelter who was exactly the same. He'd been desexed a few days before I took him on. Back to basics with him, i.e. I treated him like a puppy. Never left unsupervised, so he was on a leash tethered to me when inside, taken out very often and rewarded heavily for toileting appropriately, and put away in a puppy pen (with belly band) when I couldn't watch him. He sooned learnt to toilet on cue and now happily lives inside with an elderly lady.

Oops just only saw your post, many thanks Gruf!

Thank you PK and Scottsmum for the thourough investigative work! Yup, it looks like I'm going to find another option... Willem, I do not purchase any of the parasite control medications from my vet, so he definitely isn't making money out of it from me. I understand your concerns re chemical overload and I try my best to minimise their use (no tick treatment unless we're visiting a high risk area, rarely use an all wormer etc). And one of my 2 is titre tested and can't be vaccinated because of his illness (lympocityc polymioscites).

PK and Gruff, I know it shows on the vet n pet direct site but looking closely, it says out of stock. I've asked to be notified when it's back a while back, but have never heard anything. Off to budget pet products now! PK, out of curiousity do you use anything for Malcolm? Willem, I'm all for using less chemicals, but that's one of the things our vet keeps on saying we should be on top of. Dogs and I are regularly bitten by mosquitoes... And fleas are a pain here too; I guess it goes with the climate and high density living

I think you might be right PK; I can find heart guard in most places, but I don't really want to give my dogs an all wormer every month. Bummer!!!!!

Maybe a dumb question. Have you tried: http://www.valuheart.com/contact-us/ ? No such thing as a dumb question! I have but am yet to hear back from them

Bumping this thread.... I've been using Valuheart for Heartworm but none of my usual suppliers seem to stock it anymore. I was wondering what everybody else was using? I'm not keen on products that cover everything...

I would seriously have him properly tested and have scans etc done.... Syringomyela is the first thing that comes to my mind. What other quirks does he exhibit?

Completely with you both TSD and PK.... Having lived with, and given his wings early, to a dog suffering from CCD that no medication and behaviour modification program could help, I'd be very wary of any hint of light chasing. I'm quite alarmed at the number of toys using flashing lights / laser, some of which even controlled remotely so the owners can "interact" with their pets when they're away. Huge potential for disaster in my opinion.

Thanks Akayla... That would explain it... I can still use the toys with my own treats etc, but can't quite make them as difficult

Thank you!

+1 melzawelza I didn't want to say it, and I'm not qualified to give advice, but the impression I get is that he's really thrown by this weird little animal. His perception might change once she starts behaving like a human. If he hasn't been socialised with crawling babies / toddlers, his reaction is quite understandable (not trying to say it should be that way). Lots of management for now; I'd really want to make sure she can't get close to the baby gate.

I'm so sorry you're going through such a tough time; that would be a very difficult call to make. Just one thought, could you have a (obviously empty!) playpen set up in front of the baby gate to create a buffer zone? I would really try to create a positive association around the baby. When your daughter is around, keep on tossing tiny tidbits at him. When she disappears, party is over. Obviously, don't reprimand him for growling... Is there a family member who could mind him for a while until you can get professional help?

As I'll be housebound for the next month or so, I've started digging out some of our many enrichment toys... I've got a couple of Starmark ones, the green ball and blue crown (I think that what it was called) and am looking for the refills (ever locking). Somehow I can't seem to find them anywhere. Would anyone know if they're still stocked in Australia, and if so, where? Many thanks in advance! https://www.amazon.com/Treat-Dispensing-Chew-Ball-Medium/dp/B0009YHTYC https://www.google.com.au/search?q=everlocking+treats&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-au&client=safari#imgrc=RF6gh6g6uKT1RM%3A

It would be a very stressful situation..... Agree with Weasels' advice. I would obviously keep them separated; to me, being supervised means at least 2 adults, one supervising the dog, the other the baby. If anyone needs to keep their eyes off their charges for even a second, separate first. Maybe you could try rewarding him very heavily when your daughter is around? I.e. She's around crawling, or looking at him on the other side of the gate and cabanossi is raining down (or whatever is the most special treat to him). The instant she disappears from his sight, the treats stop pouring. I don't know what your house layout is like, but it would be worth having 2 baby gates in between them (I.e. Dog is gated in the kitchen, and baby gated in living room accross the hallway) to create some distance between them. He might be really spooked by this weird little creature, moving around like nothing he's ever seen before, making high pitched noises and staring rudely at him? I had a friend years ago who had a Pyrenean mountain dog who was excellent with their flock of hens, and accepted say new adult gens with no issues. However, young chicks had to be penned away until they acquired their adult feathering and voices. Anything fluffy and peeping was perceived as an intruder and met an untimely demise.... ETA I would strongly recommend talking to a veterinary behaviourist and have your dog checked, and get them to recommend a trainer they feel is equipped and qualified to help you work on the issue.

All you ever need to know re grooming Cockers: http://www.tarrendayle.com/CockerGrooming.html It has become my bible!

Would anyone remember, by any chance, the name of the exhibitor selling snuffle mats?

I won't be going this year.... I was quite underwhelmed by the past 2

Completed the survey :)

Wish I could attach pics from my iPad He had a flat and not overly dense coat when he was in the pound, but now he's been desexed and shorn a few times, his coat is gone wavy / curly.... And he's become overweight (but that's another issue!) Attempt at linking from FB, although I don't have recent pics of the woolly pooch https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153227489616526&set=a.10150319437651526.337734.675806525&type=3&size=1536%2C2048 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153227490086526&set=a.10150319437651526.337734.675806525&type=3&size=2048%2C1536

There's a plethora of grooming videos online, so I thought I'd ask here for recommendations? I'm not looking for anything too fancy, just trying to hell out a pensioner and her Maltese x JRT. I'd like to avoid the "shaved" look but am not sure where to start.... Reasonably experienced with spaniels (but very little clipping involved!), and have my own Wahl clippers, scissors (straight and thinning), coat Kings etc....