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One day I'd love to have a Pointer again, absolutely divine breed. And I'm fascinated by Scottish Terriers after rescuing one (dear old girl had to go to the bridge because of liver cancer). Silkies and Yorkies, always.

Not sure of the rules now but I swear it used to be $500. So all people do now (mostly for their fluffy crosses) is join one of the alternative registries and set their price. Or, just fudge the information. Gumtree doesn't check unless the ad is reported and even then they aren't too fussed. Half the microchips - per the new rules/law - listed nowadays are made up nonsense.

I wonder what will happen with the ones here?

Sorry to laugh LG but you predicted correctly! Maybe a cloud collar for night time? You need your sleep.

You said it yourself.

Sandrake. Why aren't you listening? Of course, yes it was an 'accident'. Nobody said you let your dog out the gate on purpose but the outcome was the same. You got fined and will try to argue it like a parking violation. Good luck though. I await the thread where you try to get out of a dangerous, menacing or nuisance dog order.

Waiting for more Albert!

Pay it and learn. You really got a very lenient fine. I'd be unsatisfied with it if I was the other person.

Welcome Albert! So good to see that life has really turned around for you.

I was going to say, stress or pain are really the most common things for that deep-down vibration. Given he's a nervy dog, a course of meds like Trazadone are worth asking your vet about rather than popping him with one pill at the moment of stress (like a thunder storm). Be aware that at first, some prescribed drugs can make your dog seem a bit zoned out which is when people stop before the benefits can be seen. You just have to push through that wonky period. A safe crate in a quiet spot where his people are visible (leave the door open) with a blanket on top is perfect for decompression space if he gets overwhelmed. Plush bed, favourite toy or blankie and a chewy treat. You can go so far as picking up some Adaptil spray - online is cheapest - to spritz all over his crate contents. There's no guarantee it works but there's no side effects and safe to add on top of meds, it's just a pheremone. IMHO I've never had great success with Lovan (Prozac), it's always seemed a waste of time. Others have had great success, I guess it depends on what's wrong.

I think this group also warns of cowboys. It also helps you find legit transport. You might find others who are chasing them up. https://www.facebook.com/groups/335909929766613

A sad story but so good he had the backup and support of Pets In The Park. I don't know how many states they are in now but they do amazing work.

I've not heard of them either but they are cheaper on eBay. And I've learned my lesson with buying things off strange sites, fortunately I paid with Paypal and they reimbursed me.

POCTAA does need an overhaul. It's out of date imho. But it's always a worry when Govt messes with things (regardless of public submissions) and usually gets it wrong. I don't see a great outcome.

Ohhh that makes sense! One prominent AR person had a clip on FB describing AI with cattle as bestiality.

I don't know a thing about AI. Could you explain what the AVA are doing and the logic if any?

Unpopular opinion, but the standards by which dogs are judged in the ring needs to change radically. The ANKC could be the leader in amending some of the shockingly exaggerated features and structural faults that e.g. brachy and dachshund are suffering from. On from that thought, it would have a trickle-down effect to the wider population of pet dogs being bred. They could in theory, be be less susceptible breathing problems or IVDD etc. I haven't the foggiest idea of where to start with the poor Cavalier but hybrid vigour definitely hasn't helped the Cavoodle.

So much puppy cuteness! She's beautiful!

Parvo has been nasty this year so I'd stick with a 3rd one. No idea if Lepto is still around (that's the C7), check with your vet. And .....photos please!

Euthanasia varies wildly in different countries. I think we're fairly humane here overall. But yes, heartstick is done here if the animal is too sick or tiny, I can't answer the sedation part. Euthanasia is not a one size fits all type thing. Just be careful of apparent facts you find on the internet.

Love this.

How about an article about 'The five dog trainers I'd never go to'. (Also, coincidence, weird we have a random husky thread now).

Thankfully people came forward to help. The pounds and shelters and rescues are packed, with many full to capacity.

Agreed, case by case but for me personally, no. Not in the right headspace at the time to help a second dog when I'm crying my guts out. I guess the article (having had more euthanasias than average) has brought up sadness and questioning if I'm doing the right thing by not having another dog there to say goodbye.

No to naming and shaming. There is or was a FB group for that nonsense anyway. I've been through lies and attacks and threats on FB, via email, phone and internet. All because I stood up for myself and others. Long story best left behind. A gent contacted me yesterday. Really very cranky about a dog. Turns out it had nothing to do with me and he had the wrong rescue. He could easily have slammed me publicly instead of messaging. That's how easy it is to get 'named and shamed'.