Erny

Isn't the mat wet to lay on?

I plan to be there. But would they share (and take any notice) of a viewpoint that someone is frightened about where their views and research is going to end up? History dictates "control" by the Government of what we can and can't own; what we can and can't use; what we can and can't do. It is a snowball that is gathering momentum and size. Dramatics on my part? Time can only tell on that score. But unfortunately, when we know the truth it is often too late to do anything about it because by then, the minds of those that hold power have already been made up, and public invite for objections seems to be only a matter of semantics. The pictures of the "building block" style toy dogs they have on the flier struck me as ironic. Not the same as, but along the lines of this one ... Will hindsight have us looking back and realising that it is exactly this type of dog that we are ONLY allowed to own?

Sorry, did someone say there was a dog in that clip? Couldn't see past the biceps LOL. I was going to post in that "someone wanted the dog" ??????

Not much is said on the flier, Steve. Haven't got your current email address on this computer. If you email me [email protected], I'll forward you the email I received togehter with the flier. From what I see, this is all that it says on Goddard :

Are they representing the VCA/ANKC, or just themselves. Themselves only, I presume?

Ya mean you're coming down to Melbourne? There's a room for you here, if you would like one. As per previous post, I plan to be there. Would be great if you/MDBA were invited as a speaker.

You mean going to the seminar, or being on the speaking list? I'm quite concerned about these studies, as was made quite clear in the other thread on it. If I can be there, I think it would be good to be able to listen and comment.

Gulp.

I've PM'd you, Dyzney.

I want some 'human' ones. Best place for those? Are they the same?

LOL - I agree, that pic is priceless. Mind you, she looks as though she is saying something rude. Something along the lines of "OMG!!" except ruder.

.... drama queen.

No worries. I will give her a call. If no takers, I can use it as a prize at PK9 Training.

There were a few dogs who came in for the day to the kennels where I train. I think that's great of owners to think of these things for their dogs . I was actually really glad to walk inside the kennel complex. It was soooo comfortably cool

Sorry - I can't find the thread. Anyone else know of its whereabouts?

It was announced here on DOL latish last year. I'll see if I can find the link for you. You never know - it is holiday season and many people might be away, so perhaps there's still a possibility of booking in?

What great photo's. It's a dog life, isn't it? LOL Thanks for giving us a 'smile' :rolleyes:

I didn't hear anything back on this. Charlieandoops - Do you still want this?

Dare I ask what that diet consists of?! The additives are things like pre-biotics; pro-biotics; digestive enzymes; nutrivite, amongst a couple of other things. For six or seven months he was eating Allerblend and he seemed to improve on that. But it is difficult to keep weight on him, so he was eating 2000g per day. It is not cheap stuff. He was strictly on this (no other foods) as we were trying to work a few things out. But, as pattern would have it, he went off that (just as he did the Eagle Pack and also the whole raw foods that he was fed before that) and he is now on BARF Rabbit. I try to get 8 tubs of that into him per day. Less than that (ie 6) maintains his weight (although he needs more on) and less than that again, he loses weight. He goes on and off things like chicken wings. Won't touch lamb shanks or lamb necks. Blah blah blah. Turns his nose up at kangaroo mince. BARF Rabbit was supposed to be only a PART of his diet, but it became the only thing he would eat. Even then, it can be a struggle sometimes. He loves sardines. I feed him those, but I use them as a form of encouragement to eat his BARF, on those days when he will eat next to nothing. My freezer (purchased just for his lordship's food storeage ) is full of food that is all good, but lays in wait for the day that I have got things right with him and he will eat them. ..... that will prove to be a few weeks of no money spending on his meals . I think my dog was born with a silver spoon.

There was : Steve Austin Brenda Aloff Both over at Kepala. Admittedly, you organised both of those . There's been Cesar Milan (although I wouldn't class that as a workshop) - that was in Melbourne . There was Uta's previous visit over this side of town, last year. Hey!!! That counts up as more visits over YOUR way !!! LOL Your turn to come on over .

I think, Misha, because those who are opposed to the use of it, prefer to describe and reference it in its most extreme, painting a picture of a cruel owner who somehow enjoys the use of force and overtly heavy handed punishment on their dogs. In my experience, the dog owners who go to training and learn the right and wrongs of compulsion, the meaning of punishment, and the proper use of corrections are generally the very ones who would prefer to not use it, and enjoy the use of positives (praise/treats/rewards). They go to training because they are interested in their dog's welfare and want to learn how to raise their dogs to become harmonious within the family unit and within the community. Whilst those who steer clear of training schools (some perhaps because the positive reward regime of training isn't working for their dog efficiently enough - for whatever countless reasons that might have) apply the use of compulsion, punishment and corrections without understanding how to do so only so that it is effective. And of course, there are the others who just plain aren't interested in training at all, a percentage of whom would apply compulsion, punishment ... but not in the sense of 'training' as we discuss here. I'm generalising here of course, and I know of quite a good number of people who don't go to training per se, yet also have enough base knowledge (quite often animal instinctive) to humanely train their dogs to their needs and ways. Just as a clarification as well - my interpretation of "compulsion", although it obviously extends further for some, is the 'guide, show, place' based methods of teaching/showing our dogs what we want, when we are in the teaching phase. I teach both 'lure' and "guide, show, place' at our school, because in some instances, 'lure' just doesn't cut it for some dogs. Compulsion does not have to be a dirty word. It only becomes that due to a select people's perception and opinion of it (IMO). And that to talk of it in the extreme supports the argument for 'Positive Only' regimes. The same as the word "dominance" became a dirty word. And for at least one trainer/behaviourist who is involved in public speaking, even the word "leadership" is becoming a dirty word.

Double post.

Actually, I think when you look at the comparison to others, I lose . Nope - I'm hoping that with the care he is getting, things will get better and if what I'm doing brings him to good health (and the need for less food) then I'll be happy. I probably couldn't afford a Toyota Rav4 - Cruiser, anyway. :p

Aren't those of us with some form of air-conditioning, lucky. 36 degrees will feel like a cool change by comparison to anything in the 40's. 36 is bearable. Looking forward to the low to mid 20's for dog training's sake though . Hoping the more rural folks don't have any fires starting. At least it is not in the 40's for several days in a row. Respite isn't too far away. Not to say anyone should not take heed and be vigilant, but at least it is not as it was around the times of Ash Wednesday and Black Saturday. It is for those people surrounded by grass lands and bush that I feel and hope good fortune for.

My "thpethal" health issues dog? Rhodesian Ridgeback 18mo $120.00 per week.