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Before I flew my dog, I did a couple of trips out to the airport to see how she reacted to the noise of the planes - plan was to repeat it (desensitise) if she show fear or stress - she was just excited and happy, so I didn't need to.

well. the press release (which appears to be dated May 2009) says that it is exported from the US to NZ... "Affected product was distributed to retail customers in all 50 states, as well as to customers in Canada, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Israel. We are working with all of our distributors and retail customers, in both the US and internationally, to ensure that the recalled products are not on store shelves. These products should not be sold or distributed further"

http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=167732

ummm... who is he???

try Howard Storage World. though I can't see them listed on their website, i have seen bins there that have a lid that clips down. www.hsw.com.au

same idea, different design... http://dogpause.com.au/pages/how.html

You could always try a "brake fast" bowl, designed to slow dogs down... http://www.petsplus.com.au/pet-shop.asp?id=1437 cheaper price here... http://www.vetnpetdirect.com.au/product.ph...t=349&page=

Perhaps also speak to AWARE Dogs and see if they can help you... www.awaredogs.org.au

Yes please! I'm guessing he doesn't have an email address??? Just that sometimes it is easier to write than phone!

Can I ask how long they are? And since I'm in NSW, can I ask how I could get in touch with Bernie if I wanted one? Cannot afford one quite yet, but might like one in the future - as that's a good price! Any chance he does strong plain leather collars???

Just wondering how the boy is this morning?

http://library.wur.nl/wda/abstracts/ab2831.html This is a study on the uptake of nutrients (based on a model?) in dogs.

http://www.rci.com.au/en/tibs/feedstuff/otuoambm.pdf Not sure on this one - it is a paper on bone and bone meal for pigs - go to point 6 & have a look.

This is a link to "myths" about raw feeding, but looks like it is referenced to books/websites in part, so it might be a starting point for you. http://www.vonhauselordi.com/About.html This is cats, not dogs or humans...Pottenger cat study - but again, it might be a start. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_M._Po...tenger.27s_cats My other thought is to perhaps contact All Natural Vet Care (www.naturalvet.com.au) and see if they can point you in the direction of some research.

Sorry that I cannot help you, but thought you might be able to answer my question. I am trying to find out the percentages of carbohydrates, protein & fat that an average adult dog needs - I am thinking about switching food for the dogs, but wondering if there is an upper limit on the amount of protein that is "safe"???

Does anyone know if this course is still running this week? I've just looked at the website and it says "course not currently being offered"???

I am not sure how long it has been used here, but it seems quite common (and popular) in the US - where they run classes specifically for reactive and timid dogs. The idea is, I believe, is to give the dog time to calm down and adjust. They work towards taking the barrier down, but quite often will put it back up again if the dog is getting stressed. From the websites that I have seen (sorry, didn't bookmark any of them), it sseems to be common with clicker trainers over there.

And you can use the dog's name at the start of the exercise to get their attention? So I can try to avoid the dreaded embarrassment if I walk off and the dog stays there :cool: You will need to check the rule book for this one. I know that you can only use the dog's name at the start of the heeling pattern, but NOT when resuming heeling after a halt, down or stand. And, you can use the dog's name for the recall. BUT in both cases, the rules say that there must be a distinct pause between the name and the command - I have heard reference to 2 seconds, but haven't found this in the rule book. I have noticed that a lot of people don't use the dog's name in the recall - I can only guess that might be because they are scared that the dog may anticipate the command and come on their name instead of the recall command. Most judges that I have watched will wait for the dog to look at the handler before giving the order to call your dog.

Generally it means checking bitches to see that they are not in season. This is usually done by someone at check in for the trial. It's a physical check of the bitches bits. Often the schedule will say something like "vetting - entire bitches only" which means if you have a desexed bitch you don't have to worry. If they want to vet all bitches, I show the ear tattoo on my desexed one. If you have a boy you don't have to worry anyway. The trials I've been to as a steward and observer, they have vetted ALL dogs - both male & female. apparently this is common in NSW - I have been told that it is because that a few years ago dogs picked up canine cough after a trial and they believe that a dog attended the trial with it - don't know how true it is.

Hi Rappie. I own a bouncy labrador cross, who again we adopted as an adult. He is super friendly, but that becomes an issue when he is a wigglebutt and the vet is trying to do something to him. I am more than happy to help restrain him, as I am aware of his bouncy nature, but I don't know how! And the vets never seem to suggest anything! We have brilliant vets who just seem to deal with him, but I also feel like I should be doing more so it makes there life easier. Any suggestions are a "restraint and handling 101" for us doofus owners.... particularly as I ended up with him in a bear hug to restrain him last time the vet took his temp