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Declaration or not, if you want to keep him alive get a large secure run anyway. Your dog has bitten a child, it is dangerous.

Unless she's got council rangers or police willing to get involved on her behalf - which is rare because it is a civil matter, then ownership disputes can end up in local court or with lawyers and frankly I don't think the old owners will bother. Get a detailed stat dec from the original minder, you might need it. (templates are online)

You might have to contact @JRT RESCUE for advice on rehoming one. I think that might work better for you all.

No it was just an example. I'm not a member but there is over 3k people in that one so might be worth joining just for a look before you decide to post.

There's facebook, if you find the right group you should be able to take your pick of people. https://www.facebook.com/groups/561479277343695/

The day I was going turned into an adoption meet & greet. Sad I missed the show but it was worth it.

Quite safe they were around the paddocks when I was a little kid.

If you can't sort out a way to bring him into your room at night drag the blanket off your bed and put it in the kennel.

I really just want to say wait a couple more days and see if she changes her mind again. Might be the wrong thing to say but that's how I feel, I'm obviously torn on the topic of giving dogs away to strangers for flaky reasons. Yes, you'll have to seriously consider giving up the dog as the right thing to do. You will find another with no strings attached this time. I'm not sure I'd want the drama. It's only because you are trying to be nice that she even has the option of getting the dog back and that is to your credit. Others would tell her to go jump. And if it had been surrendered to a pound she'd have very little chance or the dog may not even be alive anymore. Anyway, as above, wait until she has the new rental sorted. Demand for pet friendly is highly competitive and there is no guarantee she has the property until the lease is signed. Unfortunately this does drag it out for you.

Droncit is a tapeworm only tablet (incl hydatid) and you could do a couple of treatments of that - 6 weeks apart - to cover yourself if you're worried the sentinel may have missed a species.

Just curious. I'm thinking of going. The British Terrier Club has a stand.

Good point. We wouldn't rehome in a situation like that although I know so many people who have done it.

If you really must have a labradoodle. Just buy outright, desex and don't help line the pockets of this breeder any further.

Never heard of them. That's your old website isn't it?

BAWCS (Bendigo Animal Welfare & Community Services) might have heard something.

Welcome It really depends on what your aims and goals are for your litter. You can't take an MDBA dog to compete in ANKC shows and it will probably effect your breeding options if you want specific lines that aren't on the smaller registry. MDBA are also registering crosses and colours that can't be formally shown or papered except under them, so that's either a plus or minus for you. As I said, depends completely on what you want in the long run. Both are quite different. oops sorry rebanne, posted a bit slow. Agreed.

There could be two things going on. It won't hurt to get a second opinion.

Absolutely yes to the diary. And if you can film the pacing and weird little jumps it will help as well if you have to describe them to the vets.

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Yes I was thinking it looks like keratin, like the furry look of a warty thing or like when paw pads have hyperkeratosis (spelling?).

I don't know the answer very interested to know what others think/feel about it. Maybe it would depend on if they were just topping up to help with overall costs ... or completely taking advantage?Like using the rescue's resources to allow them to afford their own dogs? Jumpers. I really enjoy giving the fosters first wear of new ones, like a special treat. They last so long though so yes they go through the wash, and are then used by everyone until they wear out. There's always pristine beautifully hand made ones set aside that go out in adoption packs. (Plus the harness, collar, lead, brush etc from my own pocket.) Food. Costs me a fortune. If somebody donated barf or chicken breast it would really help. LOL

That's a really good question, never thought of that before. I've seen pop-up rescues, seemingly very inexperienced, get into trouble very fast. You have to work within your means. That being said, you can toddle along quite nicely with even the best management and some cash behind you but one massive unforeseen bill and you're done for. Rescue is unpredictable that way. IMHO if there's a constant & desperate begging for help, they should be encouraged or assisted to get their fundraising approval so they can put out donation tins, do bbq's, approach businesses, sell merchandise. Pro active stuff. The term enabling makes me think of hoarding though. Without naming names, is that what you're seeing?

I own little dogs and have seen some really poor behaviour on both sides. It's humans in the end.

RSPCA had $2500 Frenchies and people were queued out the door. I expect the rescue has considered how much you'd pay for a breeder's dog + fully vetworked + whatever outstanding bills they may have. No idea if it's a fair price but I've seen $1800 for a pretty pup on petrescue. I hope it goes back into a registered org so it can help other dogs. I'd query if it was just a lone ranger selling pup after pup. Or someone not desexing early so they could get a litter of desirables.

If a dog is going to bite, you get plenty of warning signals beforehand if you're paying attention. Expecting a dog to bite eventually, is a bad sign. A sign that you aren't experienced enough and do not have the right home. I don't know where you're getting your dogs from but what you're doing to them is wrong.