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Bisart Dobes

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  1. No, it's the asphyxiation that takes the dog out of drive. Have a look at some of the other info posted. If you need to asphyxiate a dog to control it you shouldn't have dogs. IMO . That is just taking it too far and is an act of cruelty - if you have a dog that is that out of control then you should move on to a pinch collar or an electric collar. But ofcourse all this type of equipment should be used with only full knowledge of how it should be used properly and with respect for the life on the end of the lead. Anyone who has ever had a litter of puppies is shown the right way to apply the 'mother grip' and I have never seen a bitch asphyxiate a puppy in order to control it. Ofcourse then we have the discussion of genetics - some matings just should never be done to produce dogs that go into normal family homes.
  2. The dominant dog collar on k9pro looks like the show collars I use on my dogs and puppies when showing them - they are from the US and 4 braided strength. Not sure how the collar itself would make a difference to an aggressive or dominant dog. However the placement of up under the earline and kept firm / close fitting (not strangling) gives you control of the dog and puts the dog into the 'mother grip' which is a dominance act on your behalf. This act reduces the drive in the dog not the collar - though I guess a collar of this type tends to stay up in this position and doesn't slip down with an inexperienced handler. I would recommend seeing a trainer in your area to help with your dog (not sure of your exp level sorry).
  3. We always worm our girls when they come into season and then at 7 weeks pregnant. Most worms life cycle are 21 days so puppies are then wormed at 2 & half weeks - tablet form as they spit out the liquid. Never had an issue, never had a puppy born with or with worms. I think we forget how dangerous worms can be - are sometimes a little blase about it all.
  4. Maybe go to a show with your partner and ask to have a look at some trailers. Most people wouldn't mind showing you and pointing out good and bad points. For me the biggest thing is safety and comfort for the dogs and the next is storage. We have just got our near perfect trailer - aluminium lined, storage compartment at front and xlarge wardrobe, great sized berths for the dogs, air con fan, lighting etc etc. But there are still some little things we are doing to it to 'finish it'. Things to seriously consider are : long drawbar - makes backing easier and they tow better as well - rear bumper bar - make chassis one full piece from drawbar to bumperbar (he will understand why), ventilation and insulation (vital), secure doors - internal and external lockable, berth size (obviously), storage (for your benefit), movable internal dividers are great as well (so you can sleep in it if need be ). I'd go and look at other trailers first and make a list. I like his idea of the drainage flap - though you can just put in drainage points like in boats - 2 little holes at the rear one on each side with plugs in them when dogs are in there - they work like a dream. Good luck.
  5. Just wanted to say a big thanks for this topic being posted. We had one boy in our current litter who from day dot slept flat on his chest with his front legs legs down either side of his body. I was not and am not sure if he was what would be diagnosed a swimmer (our vet wasn't concerned !) but having read this topic made me fully aware of his physical behaviour. His chest was very broad and a little flat though still slightly curved. We use dry bed and the box wasn't too hot - things that came to mind straight away. So I did a little more searching and read about moving them onto their sides to sleep and also 'shaping' the chest - this is done by stretching the legs forward and putting slight pressure on the ribcage to help it form properly. I also read about Vit E helping to correct this, so I gave additional Vit E to his dam, did the physical pressure and kept moving him onto his side and holding him until he was asleep again. He is now sleeping normally and moving normally (actually he is probably up on his feet more than any of the others), also the shape of his chest is not slightly flat. As I said I am not sure he would be technically a swimmer but thanks to reading this topic it was probably more obvious to me.
  6. My appologies - should have included at the top this happened in 07. It was sent to me by a person new to our breed who was amazed that a dog would act in such a protective way to its new family even though it had been so badly treated previously. Still is a great story and we have had so many bad news story's lately. When I was a tot my parents bred Labs and one of them - beautiful Rani - saved me from a snake. She actually bit my arm to drag me away from the snake (still have that little scar ). But I am sure that my parents didn't give a hoot about her behaviour or biting - just that she had surely saved me from a snake bite.
  7. I like the changes to CCD - far too many dogs being trialed that just aren't ready. I have seen dogs trialed in CCD for years with maybe one pass just on the pass mark - obviously that dog is not ready. As for the stays - I was always taught to have my dog training at the level above what they are trialing - ie CCD Trialing = CD Training. I actually put my current dog (CD) straight into CD as the CCD stays I had been a part of with his uncle and aunty near ruined them and had since witnessed were so bad that I was concerned that he would be ruined. The recall in CD at 15 mts is much better - 12 is not long enough. Love the idea of a O GR CH. Not that I will probably ever achieve that but still its a nice way to acknowledge a dogs ability. Need to get my dogs back into training .
  8. Not the first Dobie to do this and won't be the last - love my breed. ******************************************************* A NEGLECTED doberman adopted by a loving family last week has saved their toddler from being bitten by a deadly king brown snake. Seventeen-month-old Charlotte Svilicic was playing in the garden of the family’s Atherton home on Monday when Khan the doberman grabbed her by the back of the nappy and threw her clear of the approaching snake. The heroic pooch was bitten by the snake after saving the toddler but is recovering after a dose of anti-venom. In an amazing twist, Khan’s breeder revealed his grandfather had saved a child in similar circumstances. Charlotte’s mother Catherine Svilicic yesterday told The Cairns Post Khan had saved the child’s life and the family would be forever indebted. "If I had not seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed it," Ms Svilicic said. "Khan was really concentrating and was acting aggressive towards Charlotte and kept trying to nudge her but it wasn’t working, so he grabbed her by the back of the nappy and threw her more than a metre. "Charlotte looked pretty shocked and then Khan screamed. "I realised quickly it was a snake and Khan had been trying to get in between her and the snake before he threw her." After being bitten, Khan ran inside and collapsed. He was given a shot of anti-venom by a vet and had a tough night on Monday but managed to survive and eat a large breakfast yesterday, despite the ordeal. Mrs Svilicic said the family had only had Khan for four days, and they were moved by Khan’s selfless and protective act. "When Kerry Kinder (Doberinling Boarding Kennels owner) rescued him, he was starving, had broken ribs and had been beaten – he was an abused dog," she said. "It was borderline on whether or not he should be put down because he was in such a bad way." Mrs Svilicic said Khan would spend the rest of his life in luxury. "If Khan wants a gold bowl, Khan gets it. We owe him for the rest of his life,’’ she said. Mrs Kinder bred Khan and rescued him after discovering he was being mistreated. "He was starving for attention and wanted to be loved because he came from an abused home, so I’m not surprised about what he has done at his new home." An Atherton snake expert believes Khan escape death because the snake was not able to inject a large amount of venom.
  9. So sorry to read your little monster didn't make it. All the best for next time.
  10. Oh and for the dog that won't walk centre to start with I stradle them to keep them in position until they learn - doesn't take long. Great for the butt muscles too .
  11. We have a human one and the dogs use it too. The idea was that I would use it more than I do - oh well. But for the dogs I have it up against a wall in the corner so that i have 2 solid sides - find the dogs feel more secure that way when beginning. I attach the dogs to the hand rail at the front with a short lead and they all love it. Even the babies think its fun to get on while I am on it (slowest speed for them ofcourse) and I have one dog, Darred who will only run on it if I run with him . We have one that has an extra long belt which allows full stride and inclines etc etc - I can even set it up to monitor the dogs heartrate . Babies also go in a crate and watch the older dogs on it - that way when I do want to seriously put them on it they aren't fazed. If you have a dog that balks at it put a cool coat on them and have a fan at the head - coat makes them more secure and the fan makes them forget that they could run into the wall (their persective ). I think the best conditioning you can do is free running but the treadmill has its purpose for specific things and I do use it more in bad weather or extra hot weather.
  12. Its highly unlikely that one puppy will trigger contractions anyway - in any breed not just yours. I would C-section her - at least you will have one live puppy. Just as likely you wait and proceed or try as normal and then have to do an emergency C - nothing worse, stress, $$$$$$$$$$$$$$, possibly losing pup and bitch. Nuh, If it were me I would take control and you will all come out better in the end. Good luck & enjoy the bub.
  13. Well deserved guys . That tops of a great weekend for them with their puppy bitch (Posh) taking out both CC's & RUBOB's at Seymour for the weekend and on Sunday Int dog (Blaze) taking CC & BOB with puppy dog (Archie) taking RCC. Their help and friendship extends past their breed - I have learnt a great deal from both Carol and Kerrie - and am proud to count them as true friends. Great to read the good news.
  14. So sorry to read your post. Sending all the healing thoughts we can for your kids.
  15. That has got to be one of the most crazy things I have ever heard! If you got togther all the Chessies in Aus currently showing it still wouldn't be a 25point BOB and when you have a breed some judges don't even recognise getting a BIG seems like a far fetched fantasy. If they brought in this rule I would stop showing. We have Grand Ch to award high achieveing dogs. How can you say that - your dogs sire is an Int CH & a multi BIG winner & RUBIS winner ? Regardless - this is my opinion and it won't change. Also to date all the dogs I have titled have achieved this - and in Victoria where we don't get light competition.
  16. Wouldn't do it either way. A dog should earn its title and I still believe that all dogs should earn at least one 25 pt BOB or a 25 pt BIG to get their Champion Title.
  17. Not fair !!!! Just cos you have great outside puppy toilet training weather. Ours would have frozen with the last litter - not having another winter litter - even now I have to literally boot the two girls outside to go to the toilet (typical dobermanns ).
  18. Love the pictures, though have to say that 'show line' breeders should be breeding for all facets of their breed or it isn't truely their breed . But I'll play . Here's a pic of a dobie - Show Line / Working Line ???????
  19. Both our neighbours let their dogs poo anywhere - I return their unwanted gifts all the time . You can tell which is which due to size so they always get the right one back.
  20. They should put him in the box and do the same to him.
  21. There have been alot of dogs at shows recently in Vic with very bad diorreah (spelt wrongly ?) - I was watching mine very closely after East Gippsland where it was rampant and this weekend past, thankfully no issue but that should be fun at the Royal if those infected take it there, especially with the wonderful toileting area they have for the dogs which never gets washed down . A right Royal case of the squits . Seriously though - have some consideration for fellow exhibitors and don't take sick dogs to shows. Sooooo glad I didn't bother with the Royal this year.
  22. Yes, Thank you Sylvia - I have written to the CEO requesting answers to several questions regarding this matter and have not received a reply (one from her assistant saying that it was received and forwarded - but thats it). Very dissapointing considering we should all have some input to these things. This is not going to affect me or what I do with my dogs at all as I don't show them until their babies are in the ring anyway BUT I do balk at our right to make decisions being taken away from us when most breeders do do the right thing. If this was all bought about by one person acting unfairly and trialing their bitch at a late pregnancy date and then that being reported and complained about it is just ridiculous - perhaps the VCA / Dogs Vic should actually throw the book at that person or people and make an example of them publically.
  23. Don't know what the regulations are on this - it was discussed some time ago on dol. But it will make your dogs testicles disappear - so he won't be able to be shown, there are some cases of increased aggression in males and it doesn't affect long term fertility - wears off about 3 months after the 12 month implant - so about 15 months all up.
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