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I couldn't pay for tickets to a better show than this! What a ripper comedy!! Just sad that it's defenseless animals caught in the middle :/

Obviously not a border collie then No. How'd you guess?!

I have enjoyed immense success in teaching mine to lay on the couch for at least 12 hrs a day. We are now working on 12 to 16 hrs. I have a feeling we will succeed in no time at all!

What is 'OL' page? If Annabelle is a Frenchy cross it's not inconceivable she would have pied puppies.

From the Oscar's Law facebook page: Thanks. The only place I get any info is here so anything else you see anywhere can you share it. Cheers.

Will be watching this one for more info. Anyone have any ideas? RSPCA Adelaide Hills raid ETA .... I'm not suggesting the RSPCA did anything other than what was necessary in this case, I just wonder if anyone might have any insight as to where it was etc.

I was taught long ago a reasonably safe method of intervening & potentially halting serious dog fights, and the same method could be employed to get a dog off of a human. At the time I was working at a kennel that bred 3 very very large breeds, 2 of which could be described as strong willed & potentially very dangerous breeds if aroused. The method basically needs nerve, timing & strength, but on one occasion when I actually had to employ it, it worked brilliantly and I managed to stop 2 very very determined Akita from killing each other inside a kennel run. I found adrenalin was my friend! Basically I was taught to NEVER EVER EVER go near the head end of the dog, but instead from as far a distance as practicable, touch the most aggressive dog on the flanks, tail, testicles anywhere in the nether region preferably with your foot or a broom or such. Be prepared for that dog to spin around suddenly & possibly aggressively and boot it under the chin with as much strength as you can muster. It will stun most dogs momentarily enough to let the other dog have a chance of being removed or running away. If the situation allows you to herd the aggressive dog away using you tone of voice and body posture. Do not wave arms or kick at it. Stay straight, tight & tall and make very loud gruff noises, rather than yelling & screaming. If practicable herd it towards an empty yard, shed or car etc and secure it without touching it. Be as calm as you possibly can as this will have effect on the dogs mood eventually. If you are unfortunate enough to ever be attacked in the open by a truly viscious & unrelenting dog, remain silent & calm as possible & curl up on the ground as tight as you can with your arms & legs tight as possible under you and your face down. Yes the dog will still attack you visciously but protecting your face & limbs and abdomen will give you the best chance of surviving & minimising injuries & it will also dull the prey drive of the attacking animal to some extent, more so than if you run, scream or flail. In the same situation if at all possible to jam your front side against a solid object, use it but still keep low and curled up against it with your arms under you or tightly in front of you. Of course every situation is different and no one method would be safe or effective in every situation.

Ha! I once had a 4 month old miniature poodle in my salon for it's first haircut. It was sitting behind the baby gate divider when another client came to pick up their little dog. I asked the client not to touch the puppy and turned my back for all of 5 seconds to retrieve her dog from the trolley. What did she do but stick her arm over the baby gate to pet the tiny poodle puppy. It leapt up full of youthful enthusiasm and went to 'play' with her dangling fingers and what happened accidently was the puppies sharp teeth wracked down her index finger taking out all the tendons.....so without even trying a small 4 month old miniature poodle can put you in hospital for extensive plastic surgery! dear dog, have you ever seen some breeds of terrier at it by 8 weeks old play 'killing' each other!

60 is still way too many on site with one full time carer and a few hopefully reliable vollies!

That is a Lilliputlian Wiggywack Mastiff cross. For certain.

I just like the way he doesn't have to fluff everything up into more of an issue than it is, and also that he comes at things truly through the eyes of the dog & for the dog. He doesn't pretend & doesn't make up things to suit the emotions of people. Even if a little controversial if his method works he will teach it because he knows the dogs will 'get it' and that's the important thing. Too much behavioural mumbo jumbo out there that strokes the needs of people and forgets the dog will be quite happy with a direct approach in it's own 'language'. In short he teaches people that art of NOT over-communicating with their dog!

I have been a fan of McKenna for 15 yrs. He keeps it simple and tells it in an engaging way. None of us are ever going to agree with everything put out there but his stuff is great for every day Joe & Jane.

In an ideal world I'd rather see neither, but i'm pretty sure the hounds from hound hell would have thought this place was heaven, eh!

Although his credentials seem to fit that job description perfectly!

If all these supporters, and those who seem to have endless hours available to keep check of those supporters,would put as much time, effort & passion in to implementing a change in mindset about how pet ownership is viewed & valued in sections of our society, there may not even be a need for private animal shelters.

That is appalling. Speaking for myself as someone who lives on the knife edge of suicide every day of my life, That is the sort of thing that could tip me over the edge under the right circumstances Shame on her & she needs to know that is no way to treat any fellow human.

naaw what a cutie! Hey can someone sort this out for me. It seems people with Staffies, Am.Staffs, Bull Terriers & Bulldogs all call their dogs 'Bullies'. I find it soooo confusing. To me a 'Bully' is a Bull Terrier, an Am.Staff is an Am.Staff , A Staffy is a Staffy, and a Bulldog is a Bulldog ?

Done! Thank you :)

I wondered if anyone can tell me the sort of entry numbers one would expect at a show in the neuter classes in SA. I am torn as to whether to trot my dog out for a go at neuter. She gained her Aust.Ch a couple of years ago and we haven't been back to the shows since. As its a 3 hr return trip to the Kilburn grounds for us, I was wondering if we would have much competition or always the same competition (SA showies will know what I mean!) Not saying I mind competition! Just wondering how well attended the neuter classes are and also do many shows offer them? She is registered as a neuter now so I would just have to renew my DogsSA membership. Also her coat is probably about 80% and with clever grooming I could wing it to 90% . Would that be good enough for a start in neuter? If there is already a topic about this can someone post a link. TIA

Sorry to post this in general but I am not able to post in the breeders forums. I wondered if anyone can tell me the sort of entry numbers one would expect at a show in the neuter classes in SA. I am torn as to whether to trot my dog out for a go at neuter. She gained her Aust.Ch a couple of years ago and we haven't been back to the shows since. As its a 3 hr return trip to the Kilburn grounds for us, I was wondering if we would have much competition or always the same competition (SA showies will know what I mean!) Also her coat is probably about 80% and with clever grooming I could wing it to 90% . Would that be good enough for a start? If there is already a topic about this can someone post a link. TIA

I call that 'the whale eye'

Aussie Shepherd would certainly spring to mind. My suggestion for a smallish all rounder would be the Border Terrier. Such great dogs all too often overlooked.

Price of Whippets? This thread proves that Whippets are PRICELESS!!

thanks guys. Bobby has come a long way with his behaviour too. He can go off lead almost every walk now, and hangs up on the verandah at home without trying to wander off, and his in house routine is perfect. Neither of my dogs are 'obedience' trained. I prefer behavioural training and it seems to fit the Skye's well. I often admire how much we achieve with virtually no effort! But then maybe it's about choosing the right breed? The Bobster (that is a new species of hairy lobster) is a whore....a belly rubs whore. You only have to glance at him and he assumes the position

They are fairly rare. They are on the UK Kennel Cubs 'Vulnerable Native Breeds' list. Only a handful are registered in Aus. most years