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I'm with Vehs. No 'what ifs' are going to help. You did exactly the right thing, and managed to save one dog. Happy playing, Mika :D

Even though your vet does not open on Sundays, I presume they have an after-hours number? I've called my vet in the middle of the night and he's given me (free) advice over the phone. I'd be giving this a go.

Oh, boy, friends in Darwin have three basenjis that can easily scale a 6-foot Colorbond fence. I believe they're great with kids, but very active ... no more couch if your basenji is in an apartment all day! But, then, it depends on the dog. I know my cattle dog x would sleep all day if we'd let him ... working dog my @rse!

I currently use a bumbag I bought at Trash & Treasure for 50c, but was intending to get a Snooza walking bag. I'll take a peek at the Blackdog ones for comparison ...

That sounds like a great way to remember a great dog, Shmoo. Sorry to hear of your family's loss. Keep chasing those cows, Glenda :fetch:

In the cooler months, I wash Jack in the bathtub and dry him with a hair dryer, then tell him to stay on his trampoline bed in front of the heater until he's completely dry. In summer we play in the backyard until he dries off. But I've taken him to our vet before here in Queanbeyan and they charge $15 for a wash and blow dry, another $5 if you want the nails done. He's a 30kg boofer with a double coat. It's a great service ... you drop the dog off on your way to work and pick him up at lunchtime, so he gets some socialisation with the other "daycare" doggies in between!

Hope Lulu feels better soon.

A snakebite ... so early? I, too, just saw this thread and thought, 'not Pirate?!' So sorry, Rozzie and Trish. Run free, little man. :fetch:

Hmm, Peeb, Peeb ... where have I heard a dog of that name who eats the cat's dry food ... Jack eats grass all the time. I've always assumed it's normal. He'll graze in the backyard. And when doing zoomies around the yard, no clump of grass is safe from his jaws

Hmm, my friend works in an ultrasound clinic in Canberra. And she's a dog-lover. I'll ask her husband about this tomorrow, just in case they can save you a trip to Sydney! I know she does ultrasounds on everyone from expectant mothers, to people with ankle injuries and (recently) an old bloke with kidney stones. Will send you an email if I find out anything interesting, Jodie.

Oh, no!! Poor Ollie and poor you Better hold on to that crate for a little longer, eh?! We're fine without it. Let us know if there's anything we can do.

Yep, some Rescue Remedy for all wouldn't go astray. Thinking of you and Axel at this tough time. RIP little Buddy. Hang on to those trousers.

Hooooorayyyyyy for Ollie the wonder-dog! Great news, Jodie Big smiles of relief all 'round.

I would definitely attend a seminar in or around the ACT. Tuggeranong Dog Training Club is the only one I know in the area who pride themselves on clicker training, so I imagine they'd be keen to attend such a seminar, too. Wow, what an opportunity!!! It will make a nice change from the physics seminars I usually go to

Cheeky monkey Glad he's up to his usual tricks, and here's hoping the test results are all good on Monday. There's no rush with the crate; you're welcome to drop it off whenever. We're out tonight and Friday night but should be home otherwise. If Ollie's ready for a walk on Sunday, you could always bring him down to the markets by the river after 09.00. ARF will have a stall there for the first time :D

How's Ollie doing?

So much for keeping him quiet, eh?! :cool: It's great news that he seems fine even after the anaesthetic. It sounds like Ollie has (literally) bounced right back! Try to keep him quiet with Kongs, Nylabones, rope toys etc to occupy him. Keep your voice calm so he doesn't sense your excitement at having him home. And enjoy the cuddles.

Yes, of course. We should be there.

Have a good night's sleep, Ollie! Bet you can't wait to see his waggy bum in the morning

We tried the halter but that signals "car ride" so training was waaay too exciting. Up until now, training has been with a check chain. I recently bought a Sporn halter while in the US and we've been using that for walking. We haven't been to OB training this term because the in-laws were with us for six weeks (teaching all sorts of bad habits!) so we're doing some remedial work at home before returning next term. If the instructors are cool with it, we'll try the Sporn halter at training, too. Eventually, I aim to get him used to a flat collar but Jack is a strong boy, and acts like a puppy despite being 5 yrs old. Couple that with my lack of training experience and the Sporn is my new friend. ETA: Link to Sporn halter page, which includes a short QuickTime movie of a woman fitting a pooch with its halter.

Well, if you change your mind Jodie, or need a crate short-term before you have time to get your own, I'm getting mine back today. You're welcome to it. PM me if you need it and I can swing by wherever you are. Queanbeyan isn't that big so it's no hassle ETA: I now have Jack's crate and you're welcome to it to keep Ollie quiet after tomorrow's surgery if needed. Good luck, Ollie!!!

A crate is always a good investment. An ARFer has mine at the moment, but I'll be getting it back shortly. I've offered it to a colleague who recently took Mufasa from ACD Rescue home. But he doesn't need it straight away -- you're welcome to it if you need it. It's large and collapsible. Or if you wanted to buy one anyway, I got mine from The Warehouse here in Qbn. I've seen them there and in Phillip from time to time. Mine was about $90 six months ago. Sorry to hear Ollie has been vomiting Poor fella has been through the wars. Do you know anything about his parentage, specifically whether either dog had a history of stones? If it were me, I'd be asking to bring him home after the surgery rather than leaving him overnight alone ... but ultimately, go with whatever Hamish recommends. I haven't been to him myself, but he has a fantastic reputation as a legendary vet.

Owwwww, that's got to hurt the little fighter. Hope you vet will be open on Monday, so the stone can be removed as soon as possible. I guess there's some relief in knowing he'll recover 100% but you must still be worried about the gorgeous little man. Hang in there!

An X-ray on Monday ... that's so far away!! What a mystery, and such a worry for you and Ollie's dad. Fingers and paws crossed for a quick recovery.

Yowsers, what a nasty string of incidences, all of which should have been prevented. If I were in your situation, I would be speaking with the instructor and club officials. There's no need for it to seem like a personal attack. They can (and should) intervene for the safety and welfare of all the dogs concerned, telling this lady that her dog must be kept on-lead and in her control. Those last few words are most important. Every club I know of insists that a dog, offlead or on, be under the control of its handler at all times. And from what you have described, this lady's dog is out of control. If it doesn't respond to her recall, waiting until it's ready, I question whether she and her dog are ready for advanced classes at all but that's another matter entirely!