Two Best Dogs!

Banking on it :)

Lots of videos for me to watch, win/win!

Will they be posting different videos each round?

Oh I did not realise it was a voting thing! Let me check out the others but I think I know who I will go with ;)

I use Positive K9 training in Kew :) they do one on ones and group sessions.

Was the name and kennel of the second person shared?

I love him inspecting that tree! What gorgeous pictures, how lucky to have a trainer AND a photographer!

Thought of another thing, since I know the process is so hard then on the meet and greets your brain is trying to assess and speak and ask questions and possibly falling for some brown eyes at the same time. Have a check list of things to avoid forgetting anything. After your meet go through and check things off. If you forgot to ask anything, no big deal! Call them up the next day or have another meet! Don't forget to put deal breakers into your check list and stick to them. Mine are simple: I won't take a dog that is dog aggressive or dog indifferent. I won't take a dog that is human aggressive. I won't take a dog that barks excessively i.e. while walking. I wont take with severe separation anxiety but I'm okay with minor. That's pretty much it, I'm happy to work through everything else. Make sure to have a cool down period. I had a week between meeting and telling them I'd like to adopt. Try not to rush? By the time I got around to Scarlet and Thistle, I had been turned down for 10 dogs or missed out on an application. I'm not sure if that affected the adoption process but it could have. I probably wasn't ready for 2 (big) dogs so I'm taking it very carefully this time. So I guess try to have breathers and try your best to avoid taking more than you can deal with. I think you can do it :) Even asking here is showing you will do your best to avoid such a horrible event!

My first dog was similar to your daughter's dog. Although neither of the dog's she attacked passed away (including my own other dog, but her victims were bigger...) I knew I couldn't handle such a big and aggressive dog. She didn't come with the rescue signs yours did though (isolation from other dogs), I think she truly flew under the radar and no-one had any idea until she snapped a few months later in my care. We were all pretty upset over it. I surrendered her to the RSPCA and she was PTS after failing (all) their tests. I haven't decided yet if my current dog's future friend will be from a breeder or a rescue (I've been looking into both), but for each dog no matter the source I will be asking (and did the first time): - observed history on the dog with other dogs/people/children - any known history - what is known so far over temperament and health - if the breed/breeds in the dog are known I would look in to see if they're a breed prone to aggression in people or dogs - If they reckon the dog is dog-friendly, I want to see the dog in action around other dogs and people - go to an offlead area (NOT a dog park, something open like a beach where dogs have space) and watch that dog with other dogs, known and unknown. I ALSO want to see how that dog is with other dogs onlead. Dog doesn't need to know how to walk on a lead, I just want reassurance they're not going to scream threats at other dogs. - all the cons. All dogs have cons and I would appreciate being warned up front of any problems they think might happen so I can prepare. This time around I will also: - I would ask/pay for my dog behaviourist to come out and assess a dog I am seriously considering on adopting/+ observe a meet and greet between the potential dog and my current dog. - Trial periods - if rescue, either from a foster home or i can foster it (get a better idea of the behvaiour in a home versus a kennel versus pound) cause no matter where I get a dog, I want a trial run of 4 weeks with a guarantee to return. Many rescues do a foster-with-a-view-to-adopt type situation, so you can really see if you and the dog fit. Also I think sometimes the dog will express themselves differently between living situations. My first dog went from a country foster situation where she lived in a mixed pack of 10 dogs on a farm to living in the city with one other dog. I'm afraid my first dog most likely falls under "shit happens" so all I can do is my best to reduce the risk of it happening again.

There will be no Pets Market this June. Next event is 31st July with a Christmas in July theme.

Poor little thing Hopefully it will not happen again!

Hi Isabel, I saw these today. Would they be something like you're after? This is Petbarn in the winter apparel section

Haha! I'll flip a coin, neither the orange or green one have been used much lately!

Hide and seek! To build recall enthusiasm! First it was just yelling here randomly throughout the day - at first she wasn't keen on getting out of bed but then she realised treats! Broadening recall outside of sit-and-recall at obedience or recalls out in the forest where she KNOWS I got treats So also drilling and practice. And fun! I'm stepping the game up and actively hiding instead of being in different rooms. I think she can smell me XD

I tell her this multiple times a day, with genuine delight each time. So amazingly cute! Such a sweetheart! Such a boofhead! ❤️

It's so much fun! Not sure secret could fit a gopro around the neck ;) It took 2 hours to get the multi views working XD I had to dowload a 'dual screen' application and the timing was hard :laugh:

Look at how she comes zooming over when I randomly yell "HERE!" throughout the day. Used to be before, I say here and she'd flip me the finger because why the hell she gonna get out of bed? But now.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :cheer:

I've been making an adaption of this "satin balls" - not sure why they're called that but basically super nutrient food balls https://www.dropbox.com/s/0cib614kk4qvzqi/Satin%20balls%20uk%20recipe.pdf?fb=1&fb_action_ids=10152751699505282&fb_action_types=dropboxdropbox%3Aadd&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210152751699505282%22%3A399470373484411%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210152751699505282%22%3A%22dropboxdropbox%3Aadd%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D What's his manner like? Is he particularly nervous? My dog drops weight when she's nervous. Or cold. Or gets more exercise. *edit* oh and I mix puppy food in too, when I want weight gain. Puppy food really helps!

This place sells a lot of things, at reasonable prices. Perhaps give them a call to see if they have any in stock? They have multiple stores around Melbourne

???????????? what a bunch of little champs! Literally!

A little bit taller but not abnormally so. Video link - look at him go! Kelpies are such lovely buggers. Bit too tricky and clever for me though :laugh: *edit* A whole bunch of kelpie's jumping about at the muster! *edit again* Children art competitions! How awesome.

One nearly kicks me out, I'm amazed you guys are holding your own against 6!

Agreed It is only correct that as very serious dog owners that we address issues with ourselves where we do not meet fashionable standards! Be it a nice and subtle simple collar or going all out for a weekend of adventure - it is important to be attired correctly! And sometimes dog fashion novices such as myself need help from the wider collective to correctly determine which collar would be best for the current period of time! :laugh:

I saw a really good idea on a trainer I follow, tie a slip knot in the middle of your leash, try not to let it come undone :D That's a really clever trick for assessing how your LLW is coming along!

I agree with rubiton. It might be a once off incident for the person reporting, but who's to say others have not reported the dog too? It could be a repeat trouble maker but if nobody reports then nothing will be done about it and nobody who can do anything will know.