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I know the guy who built it! I told him a lot of crazy dog ladies use it on a dog forum I belong to and he had a chuckle!

I believe 50 dogs now have a solution sorted so the foster carers aren't needed for this particular case (although I'm sure they're needed elsewhere). The request has now been removed from the facebook site.

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I take my dogs there at night but go into the park - much nicer for all of us! It isn't very crowded and there are lots of little paths for them to explore. It is one of their favourite places and Lucy whines with excitement when we arrive. The main gardens lock up at sun set (around 9pm nowadays).

um, how solid are the number 2's? My dogs have very solid poos and so there isn't much residue?

dee136 - I have sent you a PM with a recommendation. The game that Corvus describes is often called the "Look at That" or "Who's that" game. I use it with my girl with some success. If you search this forum you should be able to find more info on it (I *think* Corvus even started a thread called "reactive dogs" that has a lot of useful info in it). I'd still recommend that you get some professional help though, as you need to figure out why this is happening. Gook Luck!

Reading Huski's thread in Training the sound like a LOT of work - great for an active, sporting home. Are you interested in doing dog sports?

What about a Standard Schnauzer? They are very different dogs from the minis. They aren't very common in Australia, but are very intelligent and robust medium sized dogs. They are working dogs and can do agility, OB, even herding. There are two in my (extended) family. Both are very confident, outgoing and social dogs. My Aunt - who owns Boris, has about 30 grandkids. There are always kids running, jumping, screaming etc and he doesn't bat an eye lid. Biddy - owned by my cousin, lives with 4 kids and is the same. They are the kind of dog that doesn't fall to pieces if you accidentally give them a mis-timed correction. They are both very smart. My cousin went on holiday, taking Biddy with her. They went to the beach on day 1, which Biddy loved. The next morning, Biddy was missing! They hopped in the car to try and find her. She was found a few doors up, trotting back home - wet and sandy! She had taken herself for a swim and was coming home. Now the beach is about 1/2 a km away, and you have to go through a maze of bush paths to get there. Both Boris and Biddy have good drive, but they have an off switch too. They're the kind of dog that relaxes when you relax, and is ready for action when you are. They need firm boundaries, but I don't suspect that will be a problem for you. They are a wiry coat that doesn't shed much and just needs the occasional brush. If you look at Std Schnauzers, try to find some that are unclipped (as is the fashion in Europe). IMO, they look a lot better and the coat retains its wiry texture. In fact, they look a bit like a beardie when they're kept this way.

My friend has a whippet who has an excellent recall (better than almost every other dog I've seen!), does clicker training and picks up everything very quickly and is very outgoing and confident. Every other whippet I have met though (about half a dozen) has been very timid - tail between the legs, shaking, weary of strangers etc. Is this common in whippets?

Fergus: * Compete in his first agility trial. Pass optional! I'll be happy if he just sticks by my side and misses every obstacle. * Give flyball training a try * Do 3 mins training each day Lucy: * Address the fear aggression issues. Be able to go on a walk without it being a stressful thing (for me). * Continue agility training * "Get" free shaping with clicker - we're almost there. * Do 3 mins training each day

My vote goes to some sort of pollution.

However, you do realise that if you had stuck with RSPCA and he needed further surgery, they would cover it. Medibank won't cover anything related as it is a pre-existing condition. It's so hard with insurance because it is always a gamble.

might not get you a better price, but might get you better service and coverage.... but I agree with BM, it isn't a scam at all. Insurance premiums go up when risks go up.

I believe that HugUrPup has been in contact with Vic Pug Rescue (even before the rehoming) and agreed they to take Ollie on. HugUrPup then found a home directly for Ollie. From her other posts, I believe that Ollie isn't in any danger and will go to Vic Pug Rescue or back to HugUrPup until VPR can find a foster carer. I hope I haven't added more to the confusion. HugUrPup - while it is less than ideal, he will cope and when he is in his new forever home, he will forget all about it! Try not to stress to much over it.

I noticed no change at all (for general fear, not thunder related) How tight are you guys using it?

In order to encourage him to show you behaviours you could try clicking every movement/look/fart. Also, I think dogds "get it" more easily of the trick involves an object to touch/pick up, rather than a trick that involves only themselves. With my boy, I now get the clicker out and he starts trying different things straight away.

Are Corgies and shelties okay to be outside only dogs though?

... SmoothieGirl - a screen shot of your transfer might suffice?

sorry, I actually meant to quote Tapperfund in my post.

Let's not judge those who make a heart breaking decision to leave their pets behind. It is easy to say you'd stay when you don't have to choose between saving your kids, your life, or that of your dogs.

No but I'd expect a very big fine (current fines not enough to be a deterrant IMO. Easier to risk fines than repair fences/build a dog run etc), I'd expect the council to come and inspect my fences etc and give me due dates for remediation (and the dog not allowed outside unleashed until fixed). If I didn't comply the dog would be seized. These threads often focus on fault (it isn't the dog's fault, der). What needs to happen IMO is for owners to take their responsbility seriously and be held to very strict account when things go wrong.

I've looked at the facebook site and it isn't clear if you need to buy tickets?

Someone suggested to me that I get a wire crate and put a cool mat on top of the crate, with a towel over that (hanging over the edges). Apparently the air in the crate is nice and cool. Mine hate sleeping on cool mats so that isn't an option.

I'm not with them but it normally means entire medical hisotry - ie every vet they have ever seen (including emergencies)

If you've made any claims with the current insurance and dog, then they'll become exclusions with the new place, so I'd stick with the current one if that's the case.