Savane

I agree with this 100% I have 3 boys and do as many courses as I can find while bringing them up, parenting is hard word and I love assistance! I also do the same with a dog in the form of reading, this forum, asking lots of questions, obediance school. People that just get a pet and dump it in the backyard, don't desex, or ones that really irk me, buy a pup and go off to work 8 hours a day leaving the poor thing with nothing! So sad!

and.......this is relevant how - just another putdown for the evil kids of todays society. Heaven forbid your child ever have a life threatening condition. I have a 7 year old with a severe peanut allergy (and kiwifruit, jeez, she's super abnormal). She eats peanut or kiwifruit - without medical intervention - she dies. Simple. Yeah, these evil kids who are a bit different than your normal kids. What a pain in the arse they are. I can't believe the hate in the tone of some of these responses - seriously, they make you worse that the "evil kid" because you're all adults who should know better! I'm soory for your daghters illness, my daughter who is now an adult, suffered from asthma & severe excema, she was allergic to a lot of foods, most were the ones kids love, like chocolate & cheese, but she never stared down an animal, she loved them all, OH she was allergic to animal hair as well, but it never stopped her going & giving an animal a cuddle. I think that maybe the autism rise could be caused by the fact, that hormones are used to generate faster growth in chickens, plus genetically engineered food, this has to have an affect on kids. Totally OT I have an analyphalactic child to nuts too I don't get the entire link with staring at dogs, there are many reasons why allergies and autism is more prevelant nothings been proven though and trust me they are real! Also chickens don't get given hormones, that just doesn't happen anymore, the particular chicken that is used for meat is bred to grow quickly and it's fed A LOT! I don't think hormones have been used for about 30 years. I guess I find it sad that there is such hated directed at kids because mine just love animals so much they would never set out to cause harm, it's sad to tarnish all with the same brush IMO.

Generally it's around 2-4 drops, you cannot overdose on this stuff, and you gan either do straight on the tongues, on the nose so they lick off or in their water, for say a day when it's stormy. I love RR use it all the time on people and the pets, it works very well, and thank you for reminding me all 3 dogs have a trip to the Vets today so must givem them some before they go!

Do they say sorry? It's a submissive pose I would have thought if your telling him off, but I think he's more saying stop telling me off than sorry. My border Collie does it all the time, but I only growl at him when he mouths me or gets too nasty with the other pup.

I stopped at about page 6 reading replies. I knew of a lady when I was a teen who was a child in a concentration camp they regularly used German Sheppards to terrorise these people. I don't remember where this lady was from but I think she would be in her 70's now. Is it possible this could be the case for this lady? In dealing with anyone with a psych disorder sometimes it can be pointless to raise rationality with them, they arn't rational! Through no fault of their own. I don't know what the answer is for you, but I can guarantee you if she has a mental disorder, and she's suffering from PTSD or something simular with her fear of dogs, the law is not going to penalise her. She must have a reason and once that came out I think they would probably empathyse with her.

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Yes they are, but they go out as fast as they come in. I have a proper dog pen for one pup but we used the compost thing for the other, just for night time sleeping, I think it depends how big your pup is really for leaving them alone in them. They go out quick as all the people I know with chickens are buying them up too, perfect sin bin!

Mine would take him back but I can't think of a reason I would need that to happen, she offers awesome support I was also very impressed at how she vetted each buyer and each pup to match up the appropriate pup with buyer. For example a buyer with small children she would steer away from a really boisterous pup. Ivé not had Ridgebacks before but she knew my history and background with dogs so I was put as a priority buyer and I am so glad I went with this breeder. I think it's all about ethics too, perhaps some breeders cannot take a pup back but surely they would do their best to help find the dog a new and loving home. I can never understand why some people sell older breeding dogs, because they don't do good at a show or whatever, I know it's a business too for some but what about the bond and love you should form with your dog?

It depends what the incident was, if we had to flee during fire I'd take the kids and dogs, and the chooks would have to fend for themselves, the rabbits would be coming to so the dogs had better not eat them in the car!! I would attempt to save a dog drowning I am a strong swimmer, I would give mouth to nose if a pet stopped breathing I have done this before so has my sister unfortunetly only she was successful. I don't see it as putting the kids over the pets, It might be wrong but I see the kids as extra helping hands but perhaps I would see it differently in a smoke filled haze. I know I wouldn't search for a pet, I'd grab and run not risk minutes.

Good for you for picking it up, I think it's gross when people can't clean up after their dogs, really gives dog owners a bad name.

Me too I have 3 boys, they are gentle and loving towards all animals, they have been taught well. I think rather than hate something that makes you uncomfortable why not invite them to pat your dog? Then they will becone animal loving adults rather than fear dogs, most hate comes from fear. While I understand some kids are downright scary, we were all kids once, and it's not nice to be hated. My dogs are regularly taken to kinders and school to become socialised to children, I hope they remain ok with them as they grow. Mind you I am very watchful that the kids are gently and behave correctly around them.

Are they actually 100% essential oil blend or fragrance? Some of the scents seem more like they might be fragrance, just wondering what else is in the product and is it readily available or do you purchase direct from the company? Sounds good!

Thanks for all the replies and Pm's, were not ina place ATM to be able to afford a huge amt of outside help, however things do seem to have improved over the weekend.

Thanks I knew a newby would help me! You guys have the best advise as it's all still fresh! Plus your happy to share. Will do, sort of like a stand for exam in obediance type of thing then? He's still going to be a puppy then though, do many pups go to pieces and just try and kiss the Judges face in happy anticipation of a cuddle? I hope so I fear that's what mine will do!

Don't want to offend but Ivé never been remotely interested in showing, however my new Ridgeback puppy was one or the pick of the litter and my breeder is a good friend so she has asked if she can show him. I am all good with this, and she has shown me how to get him used to showing his teeth and standing, but just wondering if you have any tips for what else I would need to get him used to for his first show which I think will be in May so he will be about 20 weeks. Also I expect a bath and brush will be needed before hand? Or do show people do that right on the day?