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K9: I was going to say that it seems like a lot of work for your mum, until I read she was 81! My god stop giving her all the work to do! Put the dog outside for the time out... Did the behaviourist come to your home and do they know your 81 year old mum is doing laps in and out of the room? If they did, get a PROFFESSIONAL to help... The "advice" given (taken??) is very much a Victoria Stilwell strategy. It can be handy to use for certain things but I find it too much work under most situations. Obviously for this situation with your Mum it is not suitable. And it's not suitable regardless because it is not working. Agree with K9 Pro .... Leadership isn't being recognised by your dog - something's missing. Professional help from someone who knows is needed.

I don't think your post targets my point (not your fault ...... remember, I have been "accountancied" today, LOL). I agree that a Vet would have the right and I expect the obligation to not give the "registered 3-year vaccine" any more than 3 years. Just as I'd expect the Vet to have the right and obligation to not give the registered annual vaccine any more than once in a year. I get that and would expect nothing less (and would be horrified if the Vet over-vaccinated beyond manufacturer's label). What if I refused to allow my Vet to give annual boosters to my dog (who was previously vaccinated with the "12 month" vaccine) and a couple of years went by. I then went in and asked my Vet to give my dog a 12 month booster. From what you've said in an earlier post, are you saying that because the manufacturer's label says "annually" that the Vet could somehow carry the risk of a liable suit should something go wrong, because the Vet was not vaccinating the dog in accordance with the label? IE Gave the booster on the 3rd (or whatever) year rather than the following consecutive year. I just can't see how this could be the case if it was the owner who had refused the vaccine on an annual basis. Also, what law suit if the Vet refused to vaccinate (booster) the dog at the client's request?

When told an opinion by someone that they think this dog or dog/breed is not as smart as another, I've always responded by saying that in my opinion they are smarter. So much smarter in fact that we haven't been able to work out what makes them tick and how to get them to do our bidding.

To my knowledge it is a higher strength vaccine. I don't like nor agree with it. But Staranais and others would know more of it than I.

My amendment/highlight. And for no good reason. In fact, for no reason at all. Other than "it might". Idiocy. ETA: Although I guess you're right with the word "Australian" as whilst the collar is not banned anywhere else (in Australia or the World), there are orgs who decry it. Only goes to show they don't understand it. Easy to fear what you don't know.

And for no good reason. In fact, for no reason at all. Other than "it might". Idiocy.

That's an interesting thought/question. Glad your Cavvy boy is on the improve.

they dont burn holes. If they are too tight they can rub against the skin and wear away the hair. There was supposed reports of 'burning' but it turned out the owners had left it tight on the dog for months and it simply rubbed holes into the skin like any pressure point would. like I said just get a replacement collar similar and put a little weight on it or box to simulate if he's outside at night so he thinks its on his neck all the time Agree with Nekhbet. They don't "burn holes" (although that's what the RSPCA tried .... and failed - after fabricating evidence no less, to prove). The marks that can occur is the same as the occurrence of bed sores. It is where there is a constant pressure and, because of the lack of air flow, a build up of bacteria. This is why the collars should not be left on the dog for more than the hours recommended by the collar manufacturer. I also recommend people wipe the collar down with anti-bacterial wash after each use and even give the dog's neck a bit of a wipe with suitable anti-bacterial wash as well.

I don't block air intake PF - that's the point of my post where I've said about not blocking the nose. I don't know why just a simple matter of holding a hand even just a whisker in front of the nostrils seems to help with stopping the backward sneezing.

I agree that Vets are in a bit of a bind - trying to abide the law -vs- animal welfare. Hey - I know what that's like. Been there, done that. BUT ..... do you think this means that if I decide to take my boy in for a 1 year vaccination the Vets would now have the right (and potentially - legally speaking) to say "no" we won't vaccinate? I don't. If that were the case, no-one would vaccinate rescues where vaccination history was unknown. I'm not making sense because I'm trying to straighten out my tax records/papers/books for my income tax return and I've spent since first thing this morning tracking down receipts etc. My brain is feeling a bit frazzled. I hate record keeping and it is not what I am best at.

Also check out : APVMA Position Statement So even the Government seem to support the fact that we are over-vaccinating our pets. But isn't it the Government who have made it legislation that dogs/cats must be C5 (minimum) vaccinated within the preceding 12 months to be able to enter kennels? I would say something's wrong with that picture.

Whether that's right or not .... I'll leave to those who 'know'. BUT - I cannot see how, if a dog's owner refuses to allow a vet to administer a vaccine, the Vet could be liable. Apart from that - it sounds to me that what your Vet is telling you is that they might agree that over-vaccination is occurring but they can't condone anything less than annual vaccination. Not because of the dog's well-being as the priority, but because of the potential law-suit.

Hi Deanna. Welcome to DOL. I love hearing of stories where dogs help people where nothing else does just as well. I didn't think any dog could be accredited with permission to unrestricted access to public places/shops etc UNLESS the dog had been formally trained by an accredited Assistance Dog Training establishment ??? I'm not completely up with the laws/regulations on this, so don't take my word for it. I'm sure there are others here on DOL who will be able to confirm/deny/give more information than I can in this respect, although tomorrow will probably net you some more responses. Not to forget that this is Annette0608's thread seeking help for Loose Lead Walking tuition/assistance. I'm not sure of NSW lay-out so I don't know how far/close you are to Steve (K9 Pro). Certainly have no hesitation in recommending him. I don't know of any other trainer/s in your State so am unable to recommend.

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Way to go, ~Shell~ . Great video. Thank goodness for great trainers ............................ AND great training tools. Except in Victoria, of course .

Active Manuka Honey UMF 20+ minimum (ok ..... 15+ if you're really pushed to find higher - but the higher the better). This is anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. Does wonders for the sore throat. I used AMH on my boy when he contracted Canine Cough as a pup. He had a sore throat with it too and didn't like to eat anything scratchy. The honey really helped with that aspect as well. I had no case of secondary infection so there was absolutely no need for antibiotics. In fact, my local Vets in Beaconsfield were really good that way - they were the ones who suggested it probably wasn't necessary at that point. Makes a refreshing change from hearing Vets dishing them out "just because". My boy's dose of Canine Cough was either really mild or I got on to it so quickly (or both). Cough was gone in 24 hours and he was completely over it inside 72 hours total. I kept him on the honey dosage for the whole of the week. He didn't mind that at all . Hope yours recovers from it just as quickly, CareyJ And it will save your OH from having the excuse for taking Leila back to the Vet's, LOL.

LOL - and I'd replied to your PM. But ..... here goes

Is that a fact? (Genuine question ~ not being smart.) I mean : When I go to sneeze, I'm sure the look on my face and the tension created in my diaphragm does not give me the appearance that I'm enjoying myself. Yet I do not find the act of sneezing distressful. In fact, I find the act of sneezing something akin to an anticipation of pleasure, as sneezing seems to have that cleansing relief feeling and I look forward to it. However, if I place my finger under my nose (not to block my nose - that should never be done) it can thwart a sneeze. I can't say that I'd find that distressful either. Maybe a little disappointing, but not distressful. I know that we're talking about backward sneezing here and I'm not sure what sensation dogs experience from it. But having a hand in front of the dog's nose - similar as you might to prevent your own sneeze (ie not to block the nose) - and this does work ..... is it really distressing to the dog? Is that proven? I read here on DOL that someone wrote you can also simply open the dog's mouth - just for a moment, and that will stop the backward sneezing as well. I would be interested to know if it is a scientific thing that suggests dogs backward sneezing is stressful and/or that stopping the backward sneeze is stressful?

That implies that you are using the excess of the chain as part of the length of the lead? And it also implies that the chain is never completely in its resting/release position? Or am I misunderstanding you? The chain should not be so long as to giving you any issues, regardless of your lead length.

I think it is against the forum rules to link to other forums.

Where have the stats for this information/statement come from?

I've purchased a few items from Megs - she'ss great to deal with ;). I have the collars - I use them on me .

Could be that the sensation which is causing the reverse sneeze is waking her up, rather than that she is reverse sneezing because she's woken up.

Sorry - this is not what the thread is about, strictly speaking. But it is important that the check chain fits your dog properly. A chain that is too long affects correction timing. Perhaps you're already aware of that, Pip1981 but thought I should mention it in case you aren't.

That'd make me switch Vets. Or if that were not possible, I just wouldn't return for vaccinations every 12 months. Your Vet can't make you agree to your dog receiving annual vaccinations - the choice is yours. It isn't about your Vet having to discuss it with you, or you changing your Vet's mind either. Although it is nice when they can and will discuss. Whether you might agree with them or not, it would at least show that they've thought it through, know about the research, and have considered before making their minds up. As for Clubs and their policies? That's entirely their prerogative and whilst I don't agree with it if they insist, it is a matter of respecting it. Your choice is of course whether you join up with them or not. Pro-K9 asks for C3 cover and will accept Titre Tests in lieu. It is about time though that Vets; drug manufacturers; and for that matter, some govt legislations, caught up to speed and actually changed their protocols to suit latest ideas/research. But when something is financially lucrative, it is very difficult to get people to change their minds about things. And IMO, as far as Vets, drug companies and year-in/year-out vaccinations go, it is about the money and most of everything else is just an excuse. I have travelled 3 hours (one direction) to go to a Vet who wasn't into pushing drugs down my dog's throat or shoving them under his skin unnecessarily. I'd love it if just one of the Vet's in my area would change their ideals .... like Stormie's has.