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I have Wahl SS clippers and am very happy with them. These are my second set, the first lasted about 8 years. I clip two toy poodles about every two weeks and tidy up (not a full clip) Standard Schnauzer every six weeks or so.

You could always freeze small meaty treats. I mostly serve frozen chicken wings and necks anyway :)

I make my own general cleaner and it works on carpets too ...

One teaspoon wool wash

One teaspoon white vinegar

Add to a one litre spray bottle of water and gently shake to mix

Great story! Go Jake

Sawtell Caravan Park at Coffs Harbour has just become dog friendly...not sure about being allowed in cabins, but you can check here Sawtell Beach Caravan Park

From their website ...

Rules for Dog Owner’s

Please comply with the following rules whilst staying at Sawtell Beach Holiday Park.

Keep your dog on a leash or in your vehicle at all times whilst in the park.

Pick up all POOP immediately and dispose of properly.

No dog is to be left unattended at anytime. Take your dog with you whenever you go out. Boarding Kennels are available nearby for a small fee. Enquiries at reception.

Do not allow your dog to bark or make other noise.

Pets are only permitted in our Pet Friendly Cabins. We require $100 cash bond on arrival which will be refunded on departure after your cabin has been inspected.

Pets are not permitted in the amenity buildings at any time.

The closest ‘leash free beach’ is north of the railway bridge on Boambee Beach and Jetty Beach. (see map on reverse). The northern end of Sawtell Beach allows dogs on a leash. For more information check with reception.

As the dog owner you accept full responsibility for any personal injury or damage caused by your dog whilst in our park and reserve areas.

Management reserves the right to restrict number of dogs per site (2 only) and refuse entry to dangerous breeds and aggressive dogs.

Dogs are not allowed during NSW School Holidays.

We hope that you and your dog enjoy your stay and thank you for your cooperation.

Too many fabulous photos to comment on individually. Great work ALL!

Richard has written a follow-up

http://m.smh.com.au/comment/puppy-dog-tales-readers-touching-stories-of-canine-companions-20150922-gjrzv2.html

Thanks for posting that link ... amazing to read. So much that dogs do that we don't always appreciate.

Agree :)

You know, I felt guilty when my Labrador died that I cried more for her than my father when he died (and I loved my dad and was very close to him). Now I see I'm not the only one to have felt this way

If you wait until you bring the puppy home, he will tell you his name then

Thank you for sharing this. So sad but true

Such beautiful photos everyone

I won't even try to catch up now ... Way too far behind

We are happy for anyone to pat our dogs, specially small people. As long as they ask which happens quite often on our leash walks, our dogs sit or drop depending on age of small people or sometimes handicapped then all good for dogs and people. :)

We've found the same :)

I felt sick reading this post Hope the recovery continues :)

Old post I know but can anyone tell me what Border rivers fees are like. I am going away for a week in October and just found out my husband may need to go away for work for a week as well. I am tossing up between someone coming to the house and putting my babies in a boarding kennel. I've never put any of my dogs in a kennel before and so far I'm choking at what fees I'm coming across.

If you google it you wil find their website with all the info :)

This occurred in a rural area ... It doesn't excuse the risk. Maybe they were travelling between farms? I don't know. The young owner of the dog was genuinely upset and I don't think this dog will be at risk again ... At least I hope not

We were at my elderly mother's place today gardening. She lives on a main road in a rural town. I was out the back of the house when I heard a motor bike horn blaring and then my OH yelling - very loudly! The bike was trying unsuccessfully to gain the attention of the truck. I ran to the front yard to see a table top truck veering off to the kerb with a dog hanging from the side by its chain The truck came to a stop and a young guy leapt out to grab the poor dog who was luckily still alive and well! He carried the dog over to us and I think he and the dog were both in shock. He thanked us profusely, and I told him to tie the dog shorter. He maintained the dog had been tied short but had broken the chain the poor dog had grazes to his rear pads but otherwise seemed okay. When they left, the dog was in the cab of the truck. It was lucky my OH has such a loud yell or else the poor dog may have ended up like the dog in National Lampoon's Vacation

I don't think nuggets has logged back in....

Maybe it was a scam...hope nobody sent any money !!

I sort of wondered about it when I read the post

Sorry this is late ...

HAPPY SIXTEENTH BIRTHDAY MAC!

Wow! Gorgeous coat and scarf :) Lucky you Kirislin!

Archie says thank you everyone for the birthday wishes

Archie is two years old today! :D

I'm very happy with Sashas Blend. Have been feeding it to my toy poodle who was extremely lame on one back leg. She now walks 4-6 kms no worries. The vet quoted about $2,000 for surgery

Lucky Stan to have found you! Happy gotcha day! :)

These photos are hilarious! :laugh:

Canetoad, those Eagle shots are awesome....

^^^ totally agree!

Teekay, you are so talented with the camera :)

MDD, great photos again! That is a very good looking Bluey btw Maybe Kito is catching a few stray bunnies?