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I used Horse Meat as a novel protein for my allergic dog. I used to ride horses when I was younger but was able to overcome the moral issues because I had the moral issue of helping my allergic dog. HOWEVER - I found Horse meat disgusting in smell and texture. As a side note, I was speaking to an Italian the other week who told me they eat Horse meat. What makes a Horse a moral issue over another animal that is equally as intelligent and works to help humans? i.e. sheep, cattle etc.

Call up in a really deep voice and use a fake name :D I phoned but no one home, I'll try again tomorrow.

The schedule should state which type of Trial is offered. Such as "Restricted " or "Open" trial. If Restricted, it will be restricted to Breed only, or dogs in a particular Group, but should state which is applicable. If Open, then it is open to any breed. Na, no mention of anything like that.

Just wondering if anyone knows of Sydney clubs out Blacktown way doing Rally Obedience?

I don't really wanna call them and sound like a dick LOL

Can you enter them unless otherwise stated or is it just for their breed? I.e. there is a Goldie one that says Goldies only, but then there is a Cav one that doesn't stipulate. NSW area.

Not having a go but... Why do people assume the dog has no pain when its limping? If there was no pain then they'd be walking normally... I'd get the vet to check out for peace of mind... going to a herding clinic after a trauma and you risk aggravating the injury and possibly permanent damage. I would wonder why the dog was limping on it if it were pain free.

Can you please direct me to some more info on this game. It would be excellent to have a new game for Woody to help him learn. He loves games and is a really fun dog. I have stopped his lunging and barking, but he is a long way from being able to react appropriately without my assistance. I ahve the book I'm happy to lend you.

I have a reactive dog (dog-to-dog), we have done a huge amount of work with him over the past 12 months because as each month rolled on he would get worse, his medical conditions do hamper us with his ongoing recoverly. His reactiveness started with some bad experiences with 3 dogs when he was a younger and mix that with a natural anxious personality he became reactive. We choose a method that was somewhat taboo when other methods failed, we choose to flood in a controlled environment with a proffessional and he's a different dog now, I'm incrediably proud of him and his progress. He can enjoy the company of other dogs and seeks out dogs with good energy regardless of if they are placid or very playful. Fostering with lovely temperamented dogs has really helped him as well - they teach him alot. He will react if he is rushed (i.e. feels threatened) - he's an ongoing work in progress. In terms of being unpredictable - yes some times but I would say more predictable as to what he would react to.

You really have to test out all the different ones and get your Vet to give you the dossage rates because they don't work the same as they do in humans, you may need to trial all the different ones before you find one that helps - however the allergy may push through that.

People who commit acts against animals are at the starting pegs of something else....and that's why I personaly believe they should be perscuted to the full extent of the law and monitored. Sick.

Of course you can leave the dog outside when you're not home, My point was it didn't make sense to me to allow the dog in during the day but then have it sleep outside at night and obvioulsy it's a darn site colder overnight that it is during the day. I personaly don't agree with a baby puppy being put outside to sleep in winter, I personaly have dogs with me....they're my pack and if I need to contain an animal I use a crate.

If he can come inside during the day, why can he not sleep inside? I'd reccomend a crate. You can't toilet train a dog if you're not there.

Na, Australia doesn't have that facility, well at least not legally. Some large companies have the ability if they are in an industry that require that information. You may have more luck contacting your local Ranger.

Yes, a dog should be a few months old when you get them as they should not leave their breeder until they are 8 weeks of age. My experience in toilet training is that adults are much faster at training than pups, but all in all it shouldn't take more than a few weeks granted the dog can hold its' bladder/bowel overnight. I have heard that some small dog breeds are hard to toilet train, it is also relevant to how they were raised whilst with their breeder, this is why Petshop pups can be hard to toilet train as they are forced to eat, sleep and toilet in the same area. A belly band is like a wrap that covers his bits and therefor if he pees it will go into the belly band and hopefully he won't appreciate that and soon cease. You can get belly bands from places like this: http://www.lovemyfurbabies.com.au/ Even if it doesn't stop him, he stops the mess. What is your toilet training routine?

Have you tried a Belly Band? We can't really tell if you desexing will stop or minimise the marking, one can only hope and it can take some months for the hormone levels to drop. You can always give the dog a Superlorin implant if you may still show in the future, that way you can see how things will be before surgically desexing.

I find the boys super easy. One of the boys was done around 2pm and I picked him up around 7pm, he was a little unsteady on his feet but fine, so just popped him in his crate when we got him home. I generally leave them at the Vets overnight but I was pretty attached to this foster LOL Our Vet does awesome work, even with such an active puppy the incesion area was beatiful and he never touched the area.

Zip lock bags.

Is there a reason why she won't come out i.e. is she a nervy dog? Can you put a food and water dish at the entry point? Will your local ranger help you at all? The RSPCA?

In regards to the original post....the dog doesn't give a hoot....the way it was worded sounded like it was the Owner that was upset 'they' didn't get the attention they wanted.

Allergies - we're getting there! He's well and truly back in the ring and has a much better quality of life now! Titles obtained so far: - CCD title - ET And 1 pass towards Novice OB. I've started some UD work with him, too. Herding - we haven't done anything because there were no stock available at our club. We're starting back in a few weeks. Agility - done nothing. Too busy with everything else! Flyball - he'll start competing in a few months. That's awesome news! I remember reading your posts when he was struggling so much with his allergies that you sounded defeated...what a good pup!

Never heard of a rescue demanding a puppy go to puppy school....reccomendation is one thing.

My dog has skin conditions and get gets scabs coming off with hair sometimes and it's not ringworm. Best to see your Vet.

Yes, I understand this which is why I have chosen it over the 'big stick' method or a pinch collar. I will have a look for that topic. Thanks. Pinch = Prong collars aren't a big WHACK either, they're actaully pretty gentle if you're taught how to use them correctly (even though their appearance would say otherwise), dogs tend to self-correct themselves on them and many people can hold the lead with one finger. Prongs aren't suitable for all dogs either. If someone gives a massive correction on a prong that would indicate to me that they haven't appropriately trained a dog on a prong. I'm not sure an e-collar is suitable for your dog either, I would be having a consult with someone experienced in them first before I outlayed the money. Most dogs are pretty good at home, it's when you take them out into the world of mental stimulation....distractions. Good luck withh everything, I'm sure a working breed person will be in soon with some advice

Thanks for that, we don't cross the boarder unfortunately. Hopefully something will come up in NSW.