Rebanne

so if a breeder wanted more from you, you would or wouldn't provide it? For instance, your being a MDBA member means very little to me, I'd want to know about you not just what clubs you are a member of. A very common reference is a Club membership. Not just for getting puppy but for almost anything you might give a reference for, like getting into Uni, even some banks for home loans take Club memberships as a reference and so forth. No where did she say it was the only thing needed. Lighten up please. I wasn't asking you, so don't tell me to lighten up. I asked a valid question. Membership of a club tells me nothing about how a person might treat/care for an animal. Lots of clubs you only have to tick the boxes and pay a fee. The MDBA asks all members to agree to a Code of Conduct so you would know a lot more about me than someone who did not agree to a Code of Conduct. You can view the Responsible Pet Owner Code of Conduct here http://www.mdba.net.au/component/content/article/51.html no it's tell's me you said you would abide, not that you actually do. And it's the generic "you", not actually yourself.

so if a breeder wanted more from you, you would or wouldn't provide it? For instance, your being a MDBA member means very little to me, I'd want to know about you not just what clubs you are a member of. A very common reference is a Club membership. Not just for getting puppy but for almost anything you might give a reference for, like getting into Uni, even some banks for home loans take Club memberships as a reference and so forth. No where did she say it was the only thing needed. Lighten up please. I wasn't asking you, so don't tell me to lighten up. I asked a valid question. Membership of a club tells me nothing about how a person might treat/care for an animal. Lots of clubs you only have to tick the boxes and pay a fee.

ED can also be enviromental. Crate rest the dog for a few days, go to a chiropractor, get xrays, then go from there.

so if a breeder wanted more from you, you would or wouldn't provide it? For instance, your being a MDBA member means very little to me, I'd want to know about you not just what clubs you are a member of.

is it any help at all to know that I had a long list of names to choose from when we went to pick up Fern and within 30 minutes she was named Fern which wasn't on the list at all

Rubbish, just because you can't take your dog into a cafe is not the reason dogs never leave their backyard.

There is also a pinned thread at the top of this forum, Show Ring FAQ Make sure you fill in your entry forms correctly and they are the normal size, not huge big whoppers or ones half size of all the rest. That the envelopes you include for your return of numbers will actually stick down, that the cheque is signed and dated, that your writing is clear and if printing out on a computer that the printing is big enough to be read, to include an entry for each dog for each day if entering a double show and the right amount of money. Phew can you tell I am currently doing the entries for 2 champ shows And keep asking questions, most are only too pleased to be able to help you.

tell me about it

I am so sorry for your sad news, not an easy decision to make. My decision would be to love and spoil her for whatever time is left, others will say the opposite.

I think a proper dog trailer would be the go, much more comfortable for the dog and you can carry the camping gear in there as well.

it's not all bad and I haven't got to yours yet, still have about 50 un opened envelopes. I'm pleased we have got a few neuter entries

I got writers cramp and had to have a DOL break I am trying hard not to have a secretary's whinge but really, some people, who should know better, arghhhhh

I have several different books, some that have already been recommended, but the one I return to again and again is by Myra Savant Harris, Canine Reproduction and Whelping; a Dog Breeders guide

all out in the back yard if gone longer than an hour or so, 2 loose, 2 in the dog run (separated). If I am only gone for a short time the configuration could be anything inside, outside, some in, some out, some behind baby gates, one in the crate or all loose in the house. Depends on how I am feeling, how the dogs are behaving and the weather!

Fern's experience was not minor, won't do it again on her. What happened with Fern Rebanne? The incision was huge, as big as her subsequent c-section one, she reacted badly to something, the sutures or the antiseptic, and she was red raw until the stitches came out, lost huge amount of weight, she just didn't do well. Once the stitches were out she bounced back. When she had her c-section, different vet, there was no reaction at all. Could have happened after any surgery but it will be TC from now on, if needed.

Fern's experience was not minor, won't do it again on her.

Monash does them and I understand that the conception rates are the same as surgical if not better. I hope never to have to do another surgical AI ever.

I got home tonight to find my poor little letter box bulging at the seams

you do know greyhounds were around for thousands of years before an oval track with a mechanical lure were even thought off

I always got up twice over night for the first few days, then once, then none. I used to set the alarm. Doesn't take long, they are so much easier than a baby. Mine also went into their full size crates right from the start, didn't bother dividing it.

Hi Rebanne, I've been looking through Lew's newsletters and can't find anything like this. This was the closest :- "Mixing Kibble and Fresh Food Some people aren’t quite ready to go to home cooked or raw, but want to begin offering better quality foods with their commercial dog food. An easy start is to add fresh food to your dog’s commercial diet. Since dog food is already high in carbohydrates (for shelf life and inexpensive ingredients) I suggest only adding animal proteins and fat to commercial foods . You may feed up to 50% of the diet in fresh food without needing to add calcium. These foods can include meat (cooked or raw), eggs, plain yogurt or cottage and canned fish, such as mackerel, salmon or sardines. You may also feed raw meaty bones, but when starting, feed these separate in one meal, away from dry dog food. It is thought that these foods (raw bones and kibble) may compete for digestion in the gastric juices in the stomach. However, you can add any of the above foods in the first paragraph with kibble." http://www.b-naturals.com/newsletter/feedi...-december-2009/ Dry food would make up less than half of my dogs' diet so I don't think I need to worry. Most of my dealings with Lew have been through the CanineCancer list. I have been very impressed that someone who makes money through writing articles (and now a book ) and sells products and supplements was prepared to give so much advice and answer questions free of charge. Perhaps she is more involved with the cancer group. I know I asked a lot of questions when Ruff was first diagnosed and always got a reply. it was on her email list/group not an actual newsletter in answer to a question I had

whats the web address for this site? Google is taking me to a site under construction. I had a look last night on the desk top but am currently on the lap top.

did you read the article he just wants to say hi that was posted for you?