denali

Oh kirty Sorry you are going through this.

Reading this thread, all i can think is thank doG my dogs are lazy

I've not used it but someone at agility does and swears by it Sorry i couldn't be more helpful

I feed all my dogs raw- of the three- one needs less bone than average, one gets an average amount of bone the other has to have more than average of gets loose stools. So maybe the premade raw just doesnt have enough bone in it for her. She may also be sensitive to the meat in it- Which flavour do you use? Chicken, beef and lamb can cause issues. Beef and lamb due to richness, chicken is the most common allergen. Edit for typos

Good luck

It is unfortunately quite common. Is he desexed? its usually worse for undesexed males. They are mounted more often. My boy is ALWAYS mounted. Dont know what it is about him. He is desexed. I hate it with a passion. So many people just let their dogs do it I always have to push them away. I wouldn't let them do it.

Gorgeous Ranga! They are so sweet. Nice shot!

He is gorgeous! And so fluffy!

Awesome shot grumpette!

Dont have this issue here either. Sometimes Henry will even sleep in longer than me before deciding he'll get up

I dont blame you. But i think some interactions would be good. Even just quick nose sniffings and moving on.

My dogs arent as small- around 8kg. So i dont worry AS much. However i think it is all largely dpependent on the dogs nature in the first place- i know so many large dogs who will lie down to play with my littlies. I also know a few on the other end of the scale who have no clue they are little and try the rough play thing. You just have to supervise. Also not usually as much of a problem if the larger dog has grown up with small dogs around.

He is gorgeous!! And you're right- everybody loves samples. Good to hear your experience with them was great too! Just reordered the cats food through them :) Wouldn't go anywhere else

If only you were a week later LisaCC! Your food is now $10 off

I know a few people who use the Julius K9 ones with success as they look like very official type harnesses. "stupidity detection" Though i dont think i need a dog to do that most of the time

So sorry to hear Helen This is my 2/52 Brighton beach :) Had never been to Melbourne before- so did lots of exploring on a recent trip there.

I agree with Terri and Lisa CC- I too am a uni student with dogs- and will be for the next 7 years () I technically got my first dog when i was 7yo, however i didnt get my OWN dog that i was financially responsible for until grade 10 after he passed away. Then i got another in grade 12, and another in grade 12 again (through less than ideal circumstances with my grandmother passing away) However- my dogs are first and foremost in my mind. Always. I have always had parttime jobs to afford it. Started when i was 10yo as a local dogwalker I am also lucky to live at home while studying, and when i do have to move- in 3 years- its into a small town where I already have real estate options lined up and my dogs accepted. I am lucky enough to have travelled a bit in the past, and even occasionally now (takes a whole lot of extra planning!), however a lot of my friends will go on weekend trips that I prefer to stay home with my boys. I usually have an agility competition to attend anyways I have a dog sitting arrangement with another cavalier owner, so for me it is virtually free, but you may also have to factor kennel costs into it if you go away at all. And i am not much of a partyer to begin with- never have been- but if i were I would definitely have been in for a bit of a shock with all that i 'miss out on'. You can't go anywhere without thinking about the needs of these other creatures- how will they get dinner, do they miss a walk, how long would they be alone etc. And sometimes i just cant justify it. Also agree about being completely transparent with the breeders- i had some turn me down- but the ones that don't are well worth the hunt. Also consider the cost of owning a dog- as a student will you be able to afford this? <I own three. And i always put their needs above my own. I have never sat down to work it out- but found this: Also factor into it the actual cost of the dog: $1500+ Desexing: $400 ish All its supplies (lead, bowl, collar, crate, bed): anywhere from $200 to $2000! These are likely bad estimations but will give you an idea.. It can be done- i do it. I just want to make sure you know what you're getting into :D Breed wise: In my experience Goldens: Shed, are boisterous but trainable. So can easily be trained to walk nicely. Very happy go lucky. The largest of all the three- would eat more. May be harder to rent a house with in future. Also it's not really fair- but supplies for bigger dogs cost more. Beds, bowls, collars etc. are all more expensive. Pugs: Shed prickly hairs. Can have breathing difficulties so wouldn't recommend for anyone wanting a super active dog. I love them though- they are so funny and spunky. I do know, they are also $1800+ to buy. My older sister has been searching for one for a little while now :) Westies: need clipping- $60/$70 every 6 weeks or you can learn to DIY. Happy to exercise, smaller, shed much less than any of the above if at all? I do know a few who can be barkers and cheeky- but if trained from a young age that can likely be taught otherwise. All are different, all have their own traits that both fit and probably dont. If you can get to a dog show to see all 3 in a day it would likely help you a lot. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels make excellent pets ;) I hope something was useful in this essay. If you have any questions feel free to ask! Happy to help if i can :) ETA: Also consider the worst- Kokoda for a while was looking like he may have needed knee surgery- $2000+ fortunately with rehab work this was avoided but not without cost

So sorry to hear RIP gorgeous girl.

I haven't been around for a while- so sorry to hear. it's never easy. RIP Ness- you were very loved. run free.

Good to hear that you have it seemingly sorted

i will pm you when I get back to see if you need me or not- fingers crossed you won't (wishing it easier on you!) - but very happy to help out if you do. You can never have too many dogs :)

Its because she's gorgeous But yes, crate. Covered or a soft one. ETA: my entire dog came into contact with 2 in heat bitches before he was desexed ay 2yo and didnt give them any attention at all. He just kept looking at me like "where's the tennis ball- you gonna throw it now?" I am pretty sure he doesn't know he is a male. He still pees like a girl too

It is probably not much help at all, but after 12 oclock on the 11th i can take one. I am away until then I am also in Brisbane. But happy to if you can hold out until then. Also happy to take the more 'difficult' dog if its easier to place the others in a less 'dog' home. All dogs are allowed inside here and sleep in my room (spoiled maybe ).. I work from home. ETA: would you like to to ask my non DOL agility club friends? Or would you rather a direct forum member? I am happy to put a post on our facebook page.

Im going to try this :) No particular theme. Fist week was my weekend away at Airlie beach :) Some of my family live there, this is the view from their backyard!

Just thought i'd share the calendula magic- I have been sick the past few days. Fevery, sore throat etc. Just annoying really. Way to start 2015 I made myself some tea with honey- and while it helped little with the fever- it made me feel 100% better and my throat soreness disappeared! More effective than the strongest strepsils might i add. Don't know if it was the calendula or the honey but it worked magically