Two Best Dogs!

Sorry that happened to you I find sometimes breeders forget that not everyone can just take them for their word that their dogs are the best for you. I dont see anything unreasonable about wanting to hear from previous buyers on how their dogs are going from their perspective :/ maybe you can approach from a different angle - find people who do own the breed you’re interested in, who are happy with their dogs, and if they would recommend their breeder to you? this one would be a write off though. Puppy hunting is so hard

I’m hoping this inquiry will cover more than kibble and canned. I have to be so careful where I get my meats because not all of the raw food companies popping up seem to know all the food handling guidance and management? I’ve seen moldy dried bones in pet stores and meat definitely almost off so hopefully that be in scope too... ps I bought 4 sheep hearts for $3 in coles this week in the ppl food section. Pleased.

I saw it. Was just a video version of some recent news articles on: the advance dermocare link with dogs now having meso and the lack of oversight in the meat that gets minced and dried for food

This is my biggest fear and why I so very rarely walk locally. So many off lead little dogs roaming their front yards that follow and harass your bigger dog! And owners just let them with no consideration for big dog owner! https://www.mandurahmail.com.au/story/5478098/dog-owners-urged-to-keep-dogs-on-lead-following-attack/

Done! Very good , simple survey. Hope your data is interesting to analyse

Sorry DDD I’m not super familiar with TV channels. What time slot is it so I can set up a record with fetch? Eg the news or the 7:30pm? edit. Never mind it’s in your title! Ok think I have the TV set up from my mobile. Fingers crossed that works

White vinegar or go to Bunnings and buy Tuff Turf for pets - it’s an artificial grass cleaner but you get more bang for your buck than the usual urine cleaners in the pet store. Then maybe buy one of those pee poles to get your dog to cocker elsewhere in the yard?

So cute!!!! when my guy got the excited nippies I would switch out a toy and play with that with puppy. If in the mood to play, an opportunity to play properly with me! even if we were outside hoping for a toilet. Tip - when they do go toilet, say a word you can link with it. It is great having an older dog who will go potty on command ;)

I reckon bull dogs and frenchies might struggle to keep up with your boxer. Staffordshire bull terrier are smallish-mediums compared to boxers but pretty similar in play style. Maybe could meet some of those to see if you would like?

I’m hoping you got the owners permission before using such a tool (assuming this is the Lhasa apso). Perhsps someone one else can take the dog for a LONG walk so you can get some rest? Thinking you are probably feeling very tired and desperate.

Midge is s confirmed first upright ears! Look at their size! i wonder if her healthier pet diet contributes to stronger ears? The remaining two feral puppies are flop eared. The red mum appears pregnant again. Hoping they succeed in catching her

I’m sorry too many of my rabbits have been reject school bunnies. They were all vicious nasty things brought on by improper handling and pokey fingers ;) you wouldn’t believe the riot act I gave my dad when he gave littlest sister a rabbit. I was Not Impressed. Not until she is at least 13! And only that young becayse I’ve trained her on bunny manners ;)

It is good to ask questions about future scenarios that may or may not pan out. There are People on DOL tend to early judgement and dismissak. Please don’t mind them, there has been lot of good advice given! If the things you you have found here currently have you hesitant on a dog or cat - no harm in waiting. Your child will only get older and better able to live with a dog. You don’t want to rush in to it. Not a race Perhaps in the mean time you could join a dog walkers group or breed specific meet up group and ask if they would mind you and your child to join them? Then you can teach him how to be around suitable dogs in small increments and help him succeed in that before whole scale bringing a dog home. The older he gets, with more practice, the easier it will be for you to find a suitable dog or have one find you. Or you might find a dog doesn’t suit you in which case I’m given to understand some places do do cat meet ups. Or maybe neither, you may end up a mini goat person ;) It it would also give you more time to see how different breeds work with your child and how he might interact with them so you can better plan if it’s the way to go. More breathing space to think things over. Edit. Definitely no rabbits - see maddy comment. They’re really not great for young children.

We had our first tracking lesson today and wow!!! Thyme did so well! Obviously at the start he had no idea what was going on. He checked out the first article and was rewarded (at the source as per noseworks because trainer didn't specify). He started offering drops all over the place, presumably thinking that was the goal or targeting on...idk...leaves. I had to linger on the second article for him to notice and again rewarded him at the source as per noseworks! We continued on the trail, he did the second 90 degree turn but I think out of pure dumb luck. However.... he found the third article (tiny wooden stick) and dropped on it before I had even noticed it! What a little star!!! Then back on to our person, who he jumped all over in excitement. Don't think he completely gets it yet, but very promising start! :D so much fun watching him sniff sniff sniff Photo from his warm up break (with tiny thistle feet in the background) ( tried to find the tracking post we had expressed interest in before but couldn't find it, this one doesn't seem too old tho!)

Yes those are it. He’s a (large) English springer and I ended up getting him a “whippet medium” which I think is about 55cm long. I eyeballed it and got lucky on size. I think they’re the mother snugglers? I bought them at a stall not online. They’re very soft and the pattern is reversible but don’t have the inbuilt snood.

My lot have Annie’s Coats and D&D coats. Come in wide variety. I’ve got both polar fleece to outdoor coats and rain coats. They fit my English springer and bull arab style mix very well

It’s a bedroom, not solitary confinement. It’s no different to a crate, play pen or kennel or backyard. Introduce it slowly and in a positive manner. Literally the same as crate training except the crate is a whole room and they’re able to move about. Food. Water. Chew toys. Puzzle toys. Bed. Heres a quick guide: https://www.google.com.au/amp/dogtime.com/reference/dog-training/16567-teaching-your-dog-to-be-alone/amp If if it doesn’t suit that particular dog you change your approach but no harm giving it a go if you plan and prepare. Unfortunately dogs can not be with most family members 24/7 so better to plan and build their skills for coping with alone times asap rather than just dropping it on them one day. The earlier you build it as routine the less upset the dog will be when you actually *have* to leave it alone. Obviously start out small and don’t just pop then in it for 4 hours up front short of an emergency.

I don't see the harm in using a whole room versus a crate. It will give the dog somehow quiet to retreat and rest - provided you introduce it to the room much like you would with a crate. Lots of treats. A bed. Some toys for the dog. Don't keep them in there for too long, keep them involved in your life in other times of the day and frequent potty breaks if you get a young puppy. With the crate, I'd worry about the child putting fingers in and inadvertently hassling the dog when trying to rest. Would make sure nothing in the room for the dog to destroy or be injured by. No electrical cords, bags, sentimental value photos. All potential chew toys. But a couch and a bed, water, food.... really nice and quiet Don't forget to enroll the dog in a puppy class, to get that extra help on helping the dog fit in to the family.

Bad owner. I dislike that ABC news is talking it like it's some kind of tragic accident and not incredibly bad pet ownership. They have even had interview specials on the dog's antics last year and nobody said it was bad ownership - just let the owner carry on. It's not like this was an accident. He might as well have just tossed the dog in the croc's mouth. Dip shit idiotic owner

I wouldn’t expect a greyhound, being a larger dog built for running horizontal, to make such a vertical climb. Not impossible but very unlikely. Could chainsaw them down a size? @Maddy

Safety first. Take some quiet time to yourself and the remaining dog for some nice walks to settle yourself. You havent failed as an owner, both dogs will live nice long healthy lives without stressing about each other. Hard choices <3

Having it stop because the case is discontinued (funds?) doesn’t provide any information at all as to what the hell happened and why newly rehomed dogs were not returned/why they didn’t return them.

I imagine the puppy’s personality and actions had a huge impact on her view. Perhaps she might like a Murray retriever? Not an ankc breed but they breed true and are Australian grown. More medium but more maintainable coat. All the usual stuff of looking looking for a responsible breeder apply. Meet the parents etc. or you could point her to the groodle rescue but they’re super popular when for adoption and super rare to surrender in first place * so that might take awhile if ever to find one that way. I cant think of any other dogs that might fulfill that particular type of look and personality without heavy compromises. Could get a smaller golden retriever? * wish all dog types had that combo going for them

You can do it! He's into that combination of teenage energy and not much brains so might feel like going backwards a few times, but sticking at it and he'll mature into a good dog

It sounds like he's being a teenage bully, and you'll want to stop him before it becomes habit. When he starts, immediately go grab him (don't recall, walk over and grab him) and leash him. Don't talk to him. Then leave the park. He needs to learn that if he won't control himself then he doesn't get to "play" with the other dogs. Take him for a walk and return later when he's calmed down. Being he's young, might be a very long time later. Honestly I'd avoid the dog park all together. Especially while he's being a brat and if that's the environment it happens in (dog parks are super exciting). Then enroll him in a dog school to get some training on behaving around other dogs and have a trainer/behaviorist look over him to make sure it isn't anything more serious than his breed mix + teenager boundary pushing. It's only going to take one chance for another dog to get sick of him, tell him off, Ronnie taking it wrong and then you have a dog fight. Which could range from not a good look for you to serious injury for Ronnie or other dog, or nearby dogs. Keep up his play dates that don't result in this behaviour. But stop the visits that do. Putting the time in now, means later on when he's grown up you can get more safe freedom