Nic.B

Gosh Bonnie and Georgia are beautiful! It sounds as though she is settling well :) It is very individual though I also believe in keeping things simple, esspecially for the first few weeks. Dogs learn so much from each other, it really is beautiful to observe their subtle body language. I don't foster any longer though I always said I did 50% of the work and Bella did the other 50% :) She is an amazing dog and taught my fosters valuable lessons. Bella is retired now :) , she still keeps my other two in line at 15 years old though. Only yesterday I was watching Fern and Billy playing, when they started getting a bit silly (racing up and down the hallway) she sorted it out in no time :laugh: Next thing you know they are all quietly lying on their beds. I said thank you Black Dog! Bonnie is a lucky girl! Christmas in a loving home is such a gift

I guess it depends on the leval of abuse you suffer and where it began, how resonable they are etc. My neighbour was extreme and impossible to deal with from day one. It had to go to court, there was nor other way. If your neighbour is approchable and has mentioned a few things I would respect and adress that via written communication. Hopefully that is enough and that is the end of it. Everyone is happy :)

I am so sorry. You will never be able to understand these peoples actions because quite frankly they have no conscious. I can relate so much to you and other dolers who have had neighbours from hell. My case ended up in court, it was the only way forward. It began with their dogs roaming onto our property, chasing our retired arabs and aggravating our dogs. It soon exploded into a living nightmare. I dont know if it helps others in the future, though it is crucial to keep records of everything, video footage/cameras set up is also vital. Dont ever take things into your own hands, my neighbour had a long reputation as violent, he scared the life out of me with his threats and abuse. His wife was just as bad. Don't take the bait. There was a neighbour dispute not far from me where an inspirational officer was killed. The dispute had been ongoing for 7 years. These disputes can get serious. If they are renting, you can report it to the agent. In regard to glass being thrown (mine threw glass into the horse paddocks) council can follow up on that. You will need proof though. There is a good chance reporting them to council will make things even worse As others have said, seriously consider moving. Your home should be a sanctuary and a soft place to land. When children and animals are involved if I had had my chance again I would have sold and moved, it's just not worth the stress, fear and worry. Being under seige in your own home is terrible. The police can and will get involved. If you are not happy with the advice of one officer ask to speak with a supervisor. ETA This is one womans story, so tragic http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/9829089/Desperate-last-plea-of-woman-plagued-by-neighbours-from-hell.html And a link to a support group http://neighboursfromhell.com.au/

Lol at the cats :laugh: classic Gosh they are all such gorgeous dogs (and cats :) ) Kirslin your Neko is heaven on earth! What a fantastic thread, so many cherished family members.

gorgeous dogs and pics! Harley I adore the oldies. My Kelpie is 15 soon and she is my world too :)

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:laugh: I dont know, though I doubt any of them would have owned up to it. Earlier in the week I heard the kids giggling in the bath. Walked down the hallway to check on them and Fern (who is huge!) had decided to get into the bath with the kids she then began to "snorkle". Crazy dog!

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Quote 'We acted on the advice of our vets who were alarmed to say the least at the amount of parvo infected dogs coming from Griffith Pound that we were asking them to treat." What are your transport and quarentine policies? Your vet would ALSO be very interested in that I am sure.

God When does it stop? Whoever you are (and I dont care who you are) small breed rescue is every much as important as medium and large breed rescue. I know that for a fact. Also, please dont tell me you are involved with Melanie Norman. You appear to sprout the same crap, back yourself up with false figures, state you are the be all and end all of rescue and even better still when you dont get what you make threats. Anna and Marree you have taken an endless number of smalls who had absolutely no hope at all. Sight unseen and often with medical issues. As long as sh*t like this is involved in rescue the animals will suffer. Glory whores, if ONLY they could put the animals before their own ego's. That is all.

Ferny is three now, though is taking time to mature :) Not sure what you are getting at? She is actually very well trained, obedience trained, loves targeting objects, spinning, loves puzzles etc. Dogs are dogs. They look for oppotunities and take advantage at times. I work with brilliantly trained dogs though when not in work they are "dogs" and take advantage of everything available.

I am so sorry for your loss Ticks are the most hidious things and so deadly What are peoples experience with Fidos flea and tick rinse as opposed to other treatments? I use this for mine and although I have to do them every two or three days (fingers crossed) it seems to work well. I mix it up in a spray bottle, the dogs dont like it much though.

How long is a peice of string? It is impossible to know without seeing the two interact and observe you as well (dog owner) what you are prepared to commit to etc. A puppy will interact very differently with dogs, esspecially within their own pack (expected) once they hit maturity though things can change. Entire or not. I would be asking myself what level of supervision, training and time I can commit to. Also, what you are prepared to commit to if there is an issue during the lives of both male dogs.

I know exactly how you feel and can relate very much :) Billy my Foxie is an a la natural boy. He will not wear jamies or jumpers at all, he stands still like a statue until it is taken off. It is very individual. I am not an expert at all, it is the dogs (large and small) I have met with vision impairment who taught me the difference between dogs with vision impairment and/or other issues. All of the dogs I met who were vision impaired at the pound regardless of breed or size all struggled with the same consistent issues. Even moving furniture about can be difficult for a dog with low/no vision as they loose their natural pathways. In the pound they were often misread and lumped into the not 'normal' basket. They did eventually find fabulous commited homes trough rescue though. Having said that, there may also be more going on for your little bug. Trust your intuition. Regardless she is in good hands :)

You know Fern's antics too well Anna :laugh:

Hugs to you I am not an expert though I have met many vision impaired dogs (impounded) with litle or no eyesight who displayed similar behaviour. Is she eating on her own? or are other dogs around? perhaps best to familiarise her with her own safe place to eat in peace without wondering if another dog is eyeing her off, a crate would be ideal. A lot of the above dogs would snap at any sudden or unknown movement, they needed specific handling. Have there been any big changes at home? This can also unsettle dogs, esspecially oldies. We have been using "adaptil" at work, the difference in the dogs is incredible, perhaps worth a try. There are dap diffusers as well, maybe even a thundershirt at times she is clearly anxious? Snaping at other dogs was very common as they are unable to read another dogs body language and feel very vulnerable. Walking on lead was another as they need good guidence and cues to feel safe. Dear little soul obviously has that in you :) I am sure others come along with lots of advice A vet visit would reasure, it could be a combination of a few things... Sending positive vibes your way :) ETA I would buy another toy/s she enjoys, then remove the rubber chicken and ensure those toys are hers and hers alone (if she has the same response let your vet know).

No, It wont work T. I regularly tell my bunch. I get up early am and tell them all, you are all "on the list" "your all going to the pound" They wag, wiggle and kiss then nick off out the door for 'quick quicks' and all fly through back in the door like busted assholes The pound is a bit of a gag around here.

Aussie, Fern the Pern is Naughty! I laugh afterwards (later) though she has a mind of her own :) and I think OMG!

Oh, now I feel grateful :) Fern is such an 'honest' naughty dog, she leaves so much evidence behind, which makes me laugh and cry at the same time Bella and Billy cover up their tracks or point the finger at Fern. Fern does not notice or care about much, she is just living in the moment as a young dog and appears to be oblivious to anyones needs other than her own. I adore Fern. I Can not leave her alone for a moment, if you do there is ALWAYS something ELSE missing!

The only thing she cant reach now is on top of the fridge and in high cupboards. It's not just food, you should see what she collects in just one day from around the house I clean her crate and change her bedding though I remain astounded at her collections!

Don't laugh, Harper will be doing the same before you can blink :laugh:

Fern loves the shower and will waltz in on her own if the shower door is open. Not long ago I was having a shower, she wanted to get in with me. I shut the door and said NO. She disapeared and came back into the bathroom and paraded about with a loaf of bread in her mouth as if to say "up yours"! God help me if she figures out the taps!

The "Pern" has a reputation of nicking food and various other items. She can reach benches (to splash black) sinks and tables. She knows how to open plastic containers and even cupboards This morning was comfortis time, so I popped out the tabs and had them in order of the dogs on the bench. Did Bella's, Billy's and then answered a two minuite phone call. Came back, Fern had taken her own tablet off the bench :laugh:

I agree. The dog did very well and did it while treading water some of the time. I just don't think it should have been there for that arrest. There was enough human cops flailing around in the water and to add a dog to the mix just made it so much more dangerous for everyone. He had no idea who was supposed to be the aggressor and who was supposed to be the one arresting the aggressor. They were all fighting in a big pile. All were aggressors in his eyes. And he did his job trying to break up a fight as he has been taught. In that situation I bet he didn't even know which one was his handler - until they came out of the water and he allowed his handler to pull him out of the mess. I don't think anyone here thinks the dog is a bad police dog - he was just a weapon deployed that should have remained uncocked for that situation. I would also put money on some of the injuries sustained by the police officers to be also from friendly fire from their buddies. Very difficult to see anythng with water and spray and lights in your face. Was that also misdirected aggression or just missing the target and getting a buddy instead? If the situation had been a guy in the water, a handler and a dog (with the lights so we could see the action) and the dog run in front of the handler to stop the guy. And when the dog does his job, the guy gets arrested by the handler. But from the footage it was much more exciting than that. If he has had the right training and right blood lines, I agree, he would have gone to sleep in his crate soon after and forgotten about it. This leads to another question - I have seen many PP dogs get trained, have participated as well, and watch countless videos. How much police training goes into this type of situation (ie a pile of fighting bodies - some cops and some crims)? I don't imagine it is ever done. This is as opposed to having a dog stop a man with the handler behind the dog, generally egging it on. You seem to agree and then disgree. I think you are full of it. How would you have done better? Lights on!! Lights off! Water! No water! What if? What if? The dog responded just the way he should have against a dickhead who took the time to give the finger to police on more than one occasion, threatened his handler and prior the public. VEry well put and in a lot less words than I did :) Oh and the title is a misnomer, yes the handler went to the hospital to have his injuries treated, from the dickhead and from the dog bite. To say the dog put him in hosptial is stretching the truth extensively I agree OSO That dog is brilliant, no question. Media love to beat it up as well. Bla,bla, bla.