Two Best Dogs!

I am sorry T I'm sure Trouble has been having the best past few months with all her treats, even with the diet.

Gorgeous didi

The X-ray were done at my usual vet but today’s visit was at a specialist clinic. They will also be doing the CT and biopsy. I guess I’ll do both, since CT cannot say for sure and it will minimise the amount of times I drug her up and take her into a vet. Hoping no changes since the X-ray. It will be 1.5 weeks between X-ray and ct. shes not in pain and doesn’t know why sudden reduction in exercise past few weeks. I’ll hsve to separate the dogs after the biopsy so they don’t play and damage the site.

Has anyone done one of these? we still have no answer on funky X-ray results with cancer and bone infections remaining a contender alongside an old healing fracture. Our options are: xray agahn in a few weeks. See if any changes ct scan (have booked this) bone biopsy (pros: rule things out or in. Cons: if she is actually fine be introducing invasive infection or fracture risk?) not sure if should go biopsy straight up alongside the ct scan. Or do ct then follow up X-ray then if changes do biopsy? Presumably I need to take time off to make sure she doesn’t damage the biopsies leg? Also am I rushing into invasive procedures out of fear of the unknown?

Perhaps OP can go with one of the "foster with a view to adopt" programs? This way can trial a few dogs in the home environment, and if one clicks then that is the one you adopt. But in the meantime, helping getting a dog out of the pound environment and assessing it for home living. Victorian Dog Rescue does these, I think the Save A Dog scheme and Animal Aid do as well. Some rescues did not like I work long hours, but others did because it meant I had a low key quiet household for the nervous one to settle in. All a matter of the individual dog and working with them

What you describe sounds like a DIY ball catapult. Could maybe get someone to make one for you? alternatively, a mini wooden seesaw with a bucket in the end for the ball? Would be the coolest dog on the block.

She’s a “pack leader” type trainer. I’m sure she has the odd useful tidbit but I’m automatically wary when ppl start talking about wolf hierarchies and “dog being dominance” etc. her ignoring method is part of the “establishing leadership” stuff. I have used ignoring sometimes eg if Thyme plays nippy I leave the room and that is effective but it is not so good for anxiety based behaviours. Id tread carefully and not be pressured into doing things that upset the dog.

Picking an adult based off their desired temperament might be best , rather than jumping into a puppy of a breed you aren’t familiar with. There’s rescue and pounds of course, but also retired purebreds in rescue and owners onselling. Find one one with the temperament and personality to match your living and the external appearance can follow later

Here’s some guidance on muzzle training your dog. There’s a few different ways to go about it but this will become one of your best management tools to ensure everybody’s safety and help prevent any more incidents https://muzzleupproject.com/muzzle-training/ Its a good skill to have. I have to leave my dog at the vet next week for X-rays and she will be wearing a muzzle the whole time. It doesn’t stop her from drinking or even being fed suitably long treats. It’s to keep everyone else safe. remember your best management is to keep him out of situations where he might lunge at someone. So still have him kept in his pen when children or guests are over. He’s big and can still count against him if he knocks them over. He shouldn’t be put into situations where you think he might react without the guidance and physical presence of a trainer eg Steve. Think of it as a quiet hibernation period until the professionals can get in and help you. Council recognised or not, he has potential to do injury and will have to be handled as such. This does not mean he cannot still play fetch in the yard with you or go on walks. Just that you must ensure he is contained and under control around his triggers.

This facebook group has a couple of people looking for mature age springers. Maybe could post on there and see if anyone interested? https://www.facebook.com/groups/317325918366836/ Bonus: People in this group tend to post updates on dogs, so can see how he goes in long run

Woops yes. Pen be $300, time and concrete. Not $3000 tho. Save the $3000 for Steve. Theres also I think. Some kind of support advice company for those with declared dogs that can help you with the set up between now and talking to Steve? Name escapes me. I think they helped that dog who nipped an old man. And the advice perse posted on other page. Stop taking this dog out while working on the paperwork and management. There are backyard enrichment you can do. If he has another incident before Steve can help you it won’t be good for him.

I've noticed many places sell enclosures that meet most requirements (check for any variation by your council. This meets VIC requirements, don't know about NSW). It is only $300 + the time it takes to set up. They're basically big bedrooms. If you've ever set up a camera to monitor your dogs, they tend to sleep while everyone is away. Even the active ones (i have two very active dogs, they still sleep while waiting for me to get home). It would also make a good place to put him when your kids have friends over or strange men visit. Muzzles you can get at any old pet store - you want a plastic on like a baskerville for walks, not a nylon one. Baskervilles they can still drink, take treats and if coordinated enough - fetch a ball. The declaration collars can be bought online as can the warning signs. These are all much cheaper than the fines you would get for not complying while you appeal. Appealing takes time. I assume the intent to declare has an effective date?

This is what we have been given (4.5 year old dog with symptoms of pain, unknown cause for any passerbys). She's on 400mg twice a day in conjunction with loxicom until we run out of the pack. She is definitely affected in a "groggy sleep a lot" kind of way which has faded throughout the day and has returned after her next dose. On plus side, I think I could have a party in the house and she wouldn't care.

You should really talk with someone like Steve to come and help you guys out with an assessment and training modification - whether he is declared dangerous or not. Incidents escalate and he’s clearly struggling with his impulses. They can help you help him to be a safe dog around people. That will reflect very well on you to the council more than an appeal. Absolutely keep him away from other people’s kids. Even if he seems okay his history says he is not. It may not feel like it, but there is way more at stake than having a new dog pen and fancy collar

You very well might have to keep putting money into this dog. Even if you get Steve’s training there’s no guarantee the council will accept that as suitable for this dogs management and require you to comply with dangerous dogs rulings anyway. Training is not a once off and neither is the management. You have to continue to maintain both for the rest of this dogs life whether he is contained or not. You also need to ask to ask yourself if you can keep visiting children safe. Your children are going to have friends visiting. You need to 100% commit to keeping this dog under control and separate from visiting children. He can’t be slipping around you and knocking kids over, rushing them, nipping. He is a big dog with an aggressive history. It’s not safe. I have a big dog too. She is well trained. She even likes children. She is just also very nervous and flighty. So I only let a select bunch of children of certain ages upwards be around her. All else she is contained away if I’m even slightly uncertain because I want neither her life or the children’s lives to be harmed. This is something my lifestyle allows me to do so risk to children is low. I had another big dog who had repeatedly dragged me to attack dogs and people for no real obvious reason. Although I don't have kids, sometimes there are kids visiting me and the neighbours all have kids. She was surrendered to rspca on her third strike to be put down rather than be kept and managed. She wasn’t formally listed as a dangerous dog (through pure dumb luck) but she sure behaved as one. I was very sad about it but there's very few places available for such a big dog that actively seeks to bite people (and dogs). So I chose to keep and focus on the timid one who while a bit of extra work - was safer for everyone as I found this other dog way too risky to own. Talk to Steve for an assessment of behaviour and the kind of ongoing work you will need. But also talk to your family and think about how you want to see your life go forward with this dog. It is a hard thing to plan for and there will be no quick fix and there will be ongoing costs. It won’t be easy emotionally either way

I didn’t go as I don’t qualify for the research. I’ve got a first aid certificate (humans) and this is for those with no prior training

Do you have a trust worthy adult dog who will reliably piss on command to be an example? When I brought my (already toilet trained) puppy home he didn’t go until 2am... when I took both dogs out to potty and he watched my older, then copied her (to my relief and I’m sure his!). There are sprays I believe you can buy, they’re like urine target sprays to aid toilet training. You spray where you want the puppy to go. Spray it on ground, give the command and wait while pup has a sniff. alternatively but At risk of being a bit disgusting. Dab a bit of fabric into this pups urine. Put it in a plastic bag and drop that when out and about o_o

i am not sure, i made it from what was freely available on the website http://ankc.org.au/AboutUs/?id=1206 I think so. Being recently some breeds have gone from 0 to 1, so i assume the liklihood of being an import is higher than a litter of one from imported parent? I added some new things, when you hover it will show that breeds per cent of the total number of dogs for that year and whatever you have selected (e.g group 5, or only spaniels etc). And what ranking they are. ESS were rank 36 in the year Thyme was born!

But much reduced numbers during the ban era? But still ankc registered? i notice the rottie have a huge drop in the 90s

Ah, so if I had the missing years that might be showing a complete absence of them and this is the following spike? i wonder if ankc would be willing to share pre 1986 data. If they have it

Hi all I made a chart of ankc breeds over time from the national registration statistics and now I want to know your thoughts on one particular aspect https://public.tableau.com/views/ANKCbreedregistrations1986-2017/Sheet1?:embed=y&:display_count=yes&publish=yes HOW MANY GERMAN SHEPHERDS IN 1986!?!?

Sheltie would be smaller and more trainable than a Keeshond I’d think. But either way getting them young... if u are going to commit to the dog u could just flip a coin? keeshound are so plush though *_*

Channel the love of two dogs into just him, he will love that!

http://www.u-vet.com.au/news/canine-cpr-research-study It's part of a uni of melb research into different teaching methods, but out of it you get to learn canine cpr! Eligibility criteria This research study is for dog owners to participate. To be eligible for participation, please confirm you meet the following criteria. Are you: Over 18 years of age? An owner of a dog? Able to perform mild physical activity including the following? - You will be required to kneel next to a dog manikin (models used for medical simulation) and bend over to deliver chest compressions. Do not participate if you foresee that this may be difficult or painful. - You will be asked to provide mouth-to-snout breaths to the manikin. You will use single use face shields for sanitary protection. Do not participate if you have an impaired immune system (for example, you need to take immunosuppressive medication). Never received previous CPR training in either humans or dogs? Able to commute to U-Vet Hospital located in Werribee on two occasions? Able to devote an initial 90 minute session and a follow up 15 minute session after 2 months? Available during the week of 27 August 2018 and approximately 2 months later?

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