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  1. His name is Charlie I got him from Melbourne OSO. The breeder is lovely - she knew I wanted a softie who was nice and chilled out, and had been around kids before. Charlie has not only bonded really well with me, but also with my 3.5 yr old - if I can't find Charlie - I just check in my son's bed!
  2. I am just besotted with him. He is the most adorable, gentle, placid, sensitive little soul ever. He is my first Dobermann, and I just wanted to share that he is everything I hoped he would be - and more https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZY64pMC8SBQKeoVefX-qMxizMme4ppnCdvuYTh0NSyQ?feat=directlink
  3. Inside or outside dog? Will it leave the property for socialisation and training? What sort of fencing/containment will there be? Their current dog is wherever they are. My parents are very active and do lots of gardening, farm maintenance etc. Yes it would leave the property for socialisation (they also have a lot of visitors who bring their dogs with them). They don't have their dog contained unless they are going out for more than a few hours - she is either inside, or locked in the orchard. Just a pet. I think they will be better off with something that has a short coat (as they are more likely to have it inside then if it's not dropping lots of hair) Some good suggestions and food for thought there- a whippet or greyhound sounds like it would fit the bill well - I would be concerned about suggesting a GSD for them as I don't know that they are experienced enough - or willing to put in the effort to train one - my perception is that GSD's need a fair amount of physical and mental stimulation?
  4. 1/2 litre of blood is no small blood loss though. People of that age are not able to give blood as it is a stress on the system. Poor man
  5. So I have failed with crate training for the mean time. He is sleeping in my bed at night, and eating his meals in his crate with the door shut - but I think he is just training me LOL - as soon as he is finished eating he starts sooking. The crate training info I have(from the dragonfly llama site) says that if he cries after he finishes eating, then you've left it too long before letting him out. I think some tough love is going to be in order....It makes it that much harder that I have two young kids and I really NEED him to be happy in the crate during the day for at least an hour so that he doesn't get squished by my youngest while I'm making dinner... Gah! This is really doing my head in at the moment
  6. Aww I think Aussie shepherds are gorgeous too
  7. How do lappies go on the other qualities?
  8. So my parents want a medium to large dog. They would prefer low grooming needs - but my parents have had schnauzers before so are capable of doing grooming(Mum used to clip and groom schnauzers herself). They want something loyal and responsive to training. They are not first time dog owners, but a breed that will be easily trained would be best. They live on property so exercise is not an issue. Something that will chase and catch rabbits is a bonus(but they do already have a Jack Russell who catches rabbits) Hit me with your ideas :D
  9. If she's just been to the toilet in the last 15 minutes she should be fine. If you know she's sleepy try putting your fingers in and giving her a bit of a pat so she knows you're still there. My little 10 week old pup has been fine with this over night - but won't have a bar of his crate in the daytime! If he whines during the night and I give him a bit of a pat, I can hear if he's snuggling down to go back to sleep, or if he's moving around - in which case it's toilet time
  10. I can relate to that too KM and Oso. KM - Does your OH not like the dogs at all? Or does he get some enjoyment from them? This type of issue comes up with my OH and me from time to time, but is softened by the fact that he does actually like them - as well as the fact that he cannot deny he knew what he was getting himself in for. When we moved in together I had 2 dogs who were mostly inside dogs - so he can never say he didn't know I was a crazy dog lady
  11. Thank you. That is the advice I wanted to hear For his other meals today I have put him in the crate with the door shut so Ruby couldn't get in there and just kept an eye on him so i could let him out when he was finished. I will put Ruby outside or in her own crate in future so that I can leave his door open, and try some of those other positive associations too. It sounds like he's not doing too badly then having made it overnight in there with not much fuss at all :D Thanks!
  12. Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with these companies, this is just my opinion I got some new toys yesterday - they are Kyjen ones, the Invincible (unpoppable sqeaky snake), and the real animal squeaker mat - and they are AWESOME! My SBT Ruby just loves them, she has barely stopped playing with them. A big thumbs up from me :D A little brag too - I got her the treat wheel too - and she sussed it out straight away and was flicking the treat covers out to get the treats from underneath. Although, she did attempt to staffify it by chewing the top piece off instead of getting it to spin...still getting the hang of the spinning part What are your dogs favourite toys? HOw do they rate entertainment and durability wise?
  13. I have a new pup - he only came home yesterday, so I realise he is just settling in and getting used to us, but he HATES the crate. He slept in it alright last night, where I could put my hand through and settle him off to sleep, but today he does not want to be in there at all. I I have spent lots of time playing with him, and then fed him in there - he munches down his chicken frame then starts screaming. I have left him for about half an hour - with me in the room, while he cries, but I am worried that this is not good for our bonding, especially when he's only just arrived here. What should I do? Put up with the deafening noise until he gives up? Or try some more gentle methods..... This is a new problem for me - Ruby would just go in after being played with, eat her food and pass out and that was that!
  14. Ewwww - cheese in a can - must be about the only thing that is more wrong than processed cheese slices..... I sometimes soak kibble in lactose-free milk for a few hours, or bung it in the microwave for a minute if I am feeling lazy, and then mix minced chicken frames or ox cheek through it and stuff and freeze - the mix is thick enough that you don't need to plug the holes either Also vegies that have been whizzed in food processor can be added to the above mix, and a bit of yoghurt for fart reduction
  15. I love SBTs and currently own 2, and I plan to get a dobermann in the very near future. Other breeds I find irresistible are: - French Bulldogs - Bull mastiffs - Lappies - Whippets - Aussie Shepherds
  16. Survey 1. What are your thoughts of animals in pet shops? Cruel Comments:___It is not healthy or normal for a pet to spend any portion of it's life in a very confined space, without a defined toileting area. The source of animals in pet shops is also a big concern. 2. Would you consider buying an animal from a pet store? No 3. Have you ever brought an animal from a pet shop? Yes - a rabbit 4. Why did you get the animal from the pet shop? I didnt know there were other options at that point. 5. Did the animal live with you till the end of its life or still is living with you? Yes 6. If you answered No for question 5, do you know what happened to the pet? Yes No 7. Reason to give the animal up. (circle answer)  Can’t afford it  Moved housed  Took too much to care for  Too destructive  Not good with kids  No time  Didn’t get on with other animals  Other ________________________________________________________________ 8. Do you know where pet shops get their animals from? Yes 9. Does it make you concerned? Yes 10. Do you think Pet shops are better than shelter pets? Why/ Why not? No, buying from pet shop pets only encourages those who seek to make a profit by treating animals badly. 11. Have you ever brought an animal from a rescue shelter, group or qualified breeder? Yes - breeder 12. Where you happy with the animal? Yes 13. Did the animal live with you till the end of its life or is it still living with you? Yes
  17. Yes it is beautiful - I was inspired by a student I taught. Have you tried asking about dog measurements in the golden retriever thread? (In the breedsd subforum:))
  18. Will be our first show at Seymour too(4th show in total). We are just going on the Saturday
  19. I found that a little bit of comfort from feeling my hand helped Ruby to settle on her first few nights, and after that she didn't need it. I don't think that total denial of touch is going to help a newly separated puppy be happy....although it depends a lot on the pup - sounds like you got an easy baby Kirst! I had planned to have Ruby's crate in the bathroom, but the first night she just cried and whined all night. I couldn't handle it - I brought her crate beside my bed, and she barely made a sound, the few sounds she did make for those first few nights were either: needing to go to the toilet sounds, or wanting to check that someone was there sounds - both of which were easily solved. By the end of the week she was sleeping through, occasionally waking for a night wee. By 10 weeks she didn't even need a night time wee. By 12 weeks or so her snoring got louder, and I moved her outside our bedroom door with no protests from her at all. And relief for me - no more Ruby snores keeping me awake lol!!
  20. Congrats on your new puppy! We had the crate in the bedroom as described by gsdog2 for the first few weeks, then once she was sleeping through the night we moved her crate into the lounge(which is just outside our bedroom door). Ruby is still not reliable with her toilet training - she only lets me know if she needs to go unless I am near the door/walking around, in which case she will trot over to the door so I can let her out. When she is more reliable I will probably let her sleep wherever she wants (ie. in the bed) When Ruby was very little I took her crate with me into the kitchen (about the first week I think) until she was a bit more settled, then I set up a playpen for her. I would recommend having a space for your pup where they can see you for the first few weeks, and a safe space outside. I think 2-3 hours is the most you can expect from them in a crate for the first few weeks, then toilet, play and back in the crate. With this sort of routine Ruby spent/spends all her crate time sleeping. When she woke up I knew she would be ready to go outside to the toilet. She is 5 months now so the time intervals have gotten longer.
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