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oh she might be able to suggest someone northside? Kylie has her own mini poodles (she shows them), so probably has a tonne of contacts.

oh laurensingh ~ you are making a very responsible decision, i applaude you for recognising the problem right away. you've had a tough few days, big hugs.

justin ~ he's out near young. He travels everywhere though, he's really affordable toi. There is also a local guy in hume (act) you can see the sign when driving south on monaro hwy.

the only groomer i know and trust is Shampooch, at farrer shops. Ring Kylie and ask her? She is super nice!

Not all groups are "supportive".. Nor do they all help you, but rather some dump the "difficult" dogs on their carers. (i'd like to think they are the minority, but if you are new to this foster thing and, like me a little too trusting, you find out the hard way) There is nothing worse than having an animal in your care that doesn't get along with your own pets and being "stuck" with them. Don't be afraid to ask the hard questions before you take on a dog with a rescue group. Find out their expectations of their carers, tell them what you expect, witness a home check, see how other carers keep their fosters etc Protect yourself so it is enjoyable rather than stressful :) *edited to elaborate!

thank you for rescuing her dogmad :) you are an angel

oh that is so great!

uuggghhh fat fingers! "thundershirt"

i have a "large" thubdershirt. if it will fit, happy to pop in the post to you :) good luck! and thank god you saved this dog!

oh Angrytardis I really feel for you I have an 18month old dog who always had some minor issues, but escalated completely out of control almost over night (later learned some one had been terrorising him over the fence). Its so hard, and the training/conditioning is so so time consuming. I find it a huge challenge around kids/family committments, and not very enjoyable either. Whichever way this goes, sending you a huge hug. I soo feel for you. years and years ago, someone (knowing i was having shitty conflict over a beloved dog and family) told me a story. About a mother, who had 3 children. The youngest one had some pretty serious health and behaviour problems, and the mother drove herself mad trying to cope. Eventually, it got to a point that the mother couldn't cope any longer, the whole family were miserable. She gave the child up to one of those respite child places. She felt horrible, so guilty. But each day she noticed her other 2 children were happy, they could all go out in public without being embarrassed by the 3rd childs behaviour. The older 2 children's personalities really started to shine, the family were much more relaxed. The mother still spent time with the youngest child every week, but seeing her family happy, and smiling ~ obviously right decision.

oh, and DAP collars are fantastic!

oh Terri, i feel for you. its a bit scary how fast somethings escalate, and before you know it you have an "issue" you never had before. I agree with seeing a behaviorist, hopefully you can nip this in the bud. Good luck :)

also, a tired dog is a happy dog.. BIG walk in the morning might help!