Poodle wrangler
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Did I miss something on the website?
Can't see where it says exactly HOW it works?
VAgue reference to nanotechnology.
Note nanotech isn't 100% safe
Health and environmental concerns
Researchers have found that when rats breathed in nanoparticles, the particles settled in the brain and lungs, which led to significant increases in biomarkers for inflammation and stress response[61] and that nanoparticles induce skin aging through oxidative stress in hairless mice.[62][63]
A two-year study at UCLA's School of Public Health found lab mice consuming nano-titanium dioxide showed DNA and chromosome damage to a degree "linked to all the big killers of man, namely cancer, heart disease, neurological disease and aging".[64]
A major study published more recently in Nature Nanotechnology suggests some forms of carbon nanotubes – a poster child for the "nanotechnology revolution" – could be as harmful as asbestos if inhaled in sufficient quantities. Anthony Seaton of the Institute of Occupational Medicine in Edinburgh, Scotland, who contributed to the article on carbon nanotubes said "We know that some of them probably have the potential to cause mesothelioma. So those sorts of materials need to be handled very carefully."[65] In the absence of specific regulation forthcoming from governments, Paull and Lyons (2008) have called for an exclusion of engineered nanoparticles in food.[66] A newspaper article reports that workers in a paint factory developed serious lung disease and nanoparticles were found in their lungs.[67]
Extremely small fibers, so called nanofibers, can be as harmful for the lungs as asbestos is. This scientists warn for in the publication "Toxicology Sciences" after experiments with mice. Nanofibers are used in several areas and in different products, in everything from aircraft wings to tennis rackets. In experiments the scientists have seen how mice breathed nanofibers of silver. Fibers larger than 5 micrometerwere capsuled in the lungs where they caused inflammations[68][69] (a precursor for cancer[70] like mesothelioma).[68]
I think you are wrong there & I stand to be corrected....but from what I have read, they work on creating a magnetic field around your dog & the ultrasonic ones like Skudos work on ultrasonic . I am not sure if I would like my dog to be constantly exposed to a magnetic field.
Which bit is wrong?
I can't see where it says how the disc works? (happy to be corrected)
If it's "Nanotechnology", then nanotech is relatively new, so how can long-term effects be known?
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Quick call to vet surgery?
Easy for a medication mistake to be made & best to just confirm.
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Did I miss something on the website?
Can't see where it says exactly HOW it works?
VAgue reference to nanotechnology.
Note nanotech isn't 100% safe
Health and environmental concerns
Researchers have found that when rats breathed in nanoparticles, the particles settled in the brain and lungs, which led to significant increases in biomarkers for inflammation and stress response[61] and that nanoparticles induce skin aging through oxidative stress in hairless mice.[62][63]
A two-year study at UCLA's School of Public Health found lab mice consuming nano-titanium dioxide showed DNA and chromosome damage to a degree "linked to all the big killers of man, namely cancer, heart disease, neurological disease and aging".[64]
A major study published more recently in Nature Nanotechnology suggests some forms of carbon nanotubes – a poster child for the “nanotechnology revolution” – could be as harmful as asbestos if inhaled in sufficient quantities. Anthony Seaton of the Institute of Occupational Medicine in Edinburgh, Scotland, who contributed to the article on carbon nanotubes said "We know that some of them probably have the potential to cause mesothelioma. So those sorts of materials need to be handled very carefully."[65] In the absence of specific regulation forthcoming from governments, Paull and Lyons (2008) have called for an exclusion of engineered nanoparticles in food.[66] A newspaper article reports that workers in a paint factory developed serious lung disease and nanoparticles were found in their lungs.[67]
Extremely small fibers, so called nanofibers, can be as harmful for the lungs as asbestos is. This scientists warn for in the publication "Toxicology Sciences" after experiments with mice. Nanofibers are used in several areas and in different products, in everything from aircraft wings to tennis rackets. In experiments the scientists have seen how mice breathed nanofibers of silver. Fibers larger than 5 micrometerwere capsuled in the lungs where they caused inflammations[68][69] (a precursor for cancer[70] like mesothelioma).[68]
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Destructo pup goes in crate in loungeroom.
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The very sad thing is that it can be an excellent method of assisting drying for very elderly or extremely nervous dogs when hand drying them is stressful, and that does not mean blasting them with a constant stream of hot air up close for a long period or at temperatures that are dangerous and leaving them there to cook.
If a dog is placed in an open cage and has air flow around it is possible to direct warm or room temp air around the dog whilst it is under the watchful eye of a responsible Groomer and minimise the time needed for table drying a stressed or elderly animal. Whilst good Groomers have various techniques for minimising the stress and easing animals through the grooming process there will always be a few animals do not cope well on the table, and we sometimes have to come up with ways of working around the animal
Like the awful Buddy tragedy this was the result of human negligence. These incidents were not because cage drying or table restraints were used, they were due to human negligence and apparent contempt for the welfare of animals in their care.
Having just tried to use a force dryer on my puppy, I can see how cage drying would be great (if done PROPERLY).
B4 Dog World's current owner, I bathed and blow-dried my standard poodle there.
It was taking ages and I asked a groomer if I was doing something wrong?
Groomer was really helpful- dog just had a lot of coat.
Said they didn't use the heater-type dryers due to them heating up and people could accidentally melting the hose of the dryer (!!) and /or burn their dog.
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Probably best tack is "This ad alienates many dog owners and lovers of larger dogs!"
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Best wishes for your dog.
Low temp can suggest infection, but then blood results should also be abnormal.
Maintaining temp and heart rate are pretty basic neurological function (hypothalmus), so if it is neurological, sounds ominous.
With the MRI, do dogs need to be still?
Will he need to be anaesthetised? (am thinking anaesthetic is very risky due to age and inability to maintain temperature)
How much does a MRI cost?
I recently lost our 13 year old mini poodle to a suspected brain tumour.
He could have had an MRI to confirm, but instead the vet used clinical judgement, 2nd opinion and a trial of medication to see if it helped.
i.e. Vet said: Only thing to cause the abnormal behaviour and seizures was trauma (e.g. car accident- NOPE), infection (excluded with blood tests, no temperature changes) and brain tumour.
Dog's eye was bulging slightly on one side, suggesting a tumour was likely and I knew no recent head trauma.
Sadly, he was so distressed even with medication, that there was no choice but to PTS.
So much harder when it's NOT so clear-cut!
Sorry to be blunt, but is 7 years elderly in a Dogue?
It's well worth discussing with vets where any MRI / further tests will lead?
If he did have a tumour, would you even consider chemo etc. (with side effects etc.)
Do you need a definite diagnosis for future breeding plans etc.?
Will a diagnosis help your dog directly i.e. can the result help them get him eating, drinking and seeming OK behaviour-wise again?
If the MRI shows nothing, does that help treat him?
There is no point in doing risky, expensive tests if they cannot help your dog.
Vets will often want to know so they have a definitive diagnosis (don't blame them), but that doesn't mean it helps your dog.
Remember it's you and the dog who pay the price: Both $$ and risks to dog's health from doing tests themselves.
If you can afford the very high costs, the vet's are at a dead end and you and really need to know (for yourself) that's different.
If not, then perhaps it's best to try to do what they can- based on his clinical condition- and if no improvement, sadly PTS with lots of love.
Best wishes for you all
I really hope they find something treatable.
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Half the reason some dogs are there is because their owners can't walk them or catch them outside fencing.
I agree with HW.
Many owners I chat to at dog parks imply that's why they're there!
They admit how much their (often large) dog pulls and doesn't come when called!
You only have to watch.....
Sure enough, the dog doesn't come when they call and dog pulls owner back to the car on leash.
Many people don't want to tackle training a dog with bad habits (pulling on leash, poor recall) and are time poor, so this isn't going to change anytime soon.
At least they're getting their dog some exercise and MOST people are sensible about not bringing an aggro dog.
If I'm honest- I like the dog park.
I like talking about dogs, petting other dogs and watching them run around like loons
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Sorry, can't recommend any Sydney classes.
Make sure the vet's place is very clean.
After all, that's where all the sick dogs go!
You're right to be concerned about dog parks!
Some people are in denial about their aggressive dogs and let them offleash to monster other dogs.
Also attracts owners whose dogs are badly behaved on leash, they have to go to park for exercise.
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Cardboard is a pretty good insulator (& no tragedy if chewed) to go under the old rug.
Our new pup liked a teddy to cuddle up to, also.
Breeder suggested as they're used to falling asleep with their littermates.
He slept all night, first night!
Possibly anxiety with shivering?
Regardless, warm environment won't do any harm
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Puppy had a great time with a cardboard box this afternoon!
He still loves sleeping with a large stuffed monkey (daughters puppy donation). Pillow and occasional chew toy, though no real damage.
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Thanks.
A collar hurting a dog e.g. If they lunge before well-trained on their leash wasn't something I'd heard of before, except for toy breeds.
I left a harness on pup after using it in the car...
For leash walking...seemed ok, just different.
I like collar & leash only because easier and what I'm used to.
Agree, custom harness is OTT.
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I've been watching Kikopup's free YouTube videos for training & clicker training, then found this on her blog suggesting collars might harm a dog's neck ..
http://clicktreat.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/is-it-harmful-to-attach-aleash-to-your.html
Any thoughts?
I have a standard poodle puppy who'll grow to be around 25kg+
We're training, so I'm not looking at a harness as a solution for pulling etc.
I've only used flat collars before, with no problems (I'm aware of).
Thanks
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Sorry, wasn't back sooner...
Yes, it's the one at Nowra Showground.
No classes until next year, so can't give you much of an update, sorry.
To be fair, the info I have is off the website/ Facebook, rather than a one-on-one chat to any of the trainers.
In the meantime, am taking pup to Puppy preschool at South Nowra Vet.
Is helpful for the socialising.
Rufus is a bit timid with other dogs.
Not fussed by ducks and ponies, though ... go figure?
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Definitely get a crate (i.e. cage) for your pup.
Supervision doesn't work.
Even IF you could do it 100% (who can?).
It can all go to hell before you have a chance to intervene.
Crates are only about $60 on ebay.
Easy to line with cardboard & newspaper for puppy accidents, change to a bed when pup old enough.
A crate's a great safe place for both puppy/dog (away from any naughty visitors) who might play the wrong kinds of games.
Is a dog den, not "cage" for those that don't like the idea because of what they look like.
eta: This was the link I was looking for... Why Supervising Dogs and Kids Doesn't Work
http://www.robinkbennett.com/2013/08/19/why-supervising-dogs-and-kids-doesnt-work/
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Our pup loves a teddy.
He was used to cuddling up to littermates to sleep.
Breeder also gave us a washable mattress with Mum/ littermates smell on it.
Newspaper (our pup was trained to toilet on paper)- also for crate.
Cheaper collar that FITS- you don't want him getting it caught in a too-big collar and hanging himself.
Light leash (again, cheaper in case chewed).
Kong puppy/ chew toy(s).
Treats for training (healthy, take into account for his total food intake0
Kmart have $3 squeaky, fleece soft toys our puppy likes.
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I had a dog who started this.
In retrospect was one of first signs of a major health problem.
He was older, though ~12, so I dismissed it as "old man's bladder".
Glad to hear you're seeing vet, even if only to exclude a health issue.
My puppy is crated overnight.
The crate is way too big, but I put newspaper on the far side of crate for overnight.
No mess. I sleep well. too.
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No, but am thinking about it.
Recently lost our standard poodle to bloat, despite an immediate rush to vet.
I'm a nurse.
Have passed tubes into human stomachs, so happy to have a go on a dog.
Also fine to stick needles into abdomens if needed.
Also, planning on getting our new standard puppy's stomach stitched to abdominal wall when he's desexed.
At least helps prevent the stomach twisting ("torsion") part of bloat.
Will discuss with vet.
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Easy fix: Just don't take her into the dog enclosure area.
I had one dog that loved dog parks and another that didn't.
I ended up either tying the one who hated them outside or leaving him in car.
I also liked the dog park, seeing other dogs etc..
We also walked, and did many other activities with our dog park-hating dog, so I didn't feel a 20 minute wait was making him suffer.
Wasn't worth dragging a dog into something he didn't enjoy.
He became nervous with larger dogs and would growl, bar teeth etc.- unfair on other dogs, also.
Many dogs should never be taken to dog parks as are too aggressive/ out of control, but owners in denial.
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A miniature poodle isn't on the list, but would thrive on the companionship she can offer.
They're about 6-7kg, easy to travel with, easy to train, no shedding.
They can be neurotic if not trained (soon work out THEY are in charge) and left in the yard without the human companionship they crave, but if you put in a little time, fabulous companion dogs.
They get a bad rap due to the spoiled/ ignored problem, frou-frou hairstyles and people assume they're prissy lapdogs.
They're athletic, smart and robust dogs.
If she doesn't like the traditional poodle clips, you can clip however you like.
Most people thought my standard poodle was a labradoodle due to no pom poms and short clip.
The downside of 'no shedding' is that you have to get the fur off with grooming i.e. clippers.
Professional groom around $65+, every 6 weeks.
Is not difficult to DIY, although clippers are $200-ish.
You need the good ones, cheapies don't cut their fur!
We did a trip around Australia with our poodles, no problem (one mini and a 27kg standard poodle).
Mini is the easy, fit in anywhere size.
Good luck.
Perhaps go to dog shows and look at different breeds, speak to breeders etc.
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Oh poor you. I hope Cleo recovers soon.
On the bloat topic...I never knew bloat was a dog thing, I relate bloat to cows and sheep. What causes it in dogs?
No-one's 100% sure.
I recently lost our standard poodle to bloat.
Spoke to an older breeder from Poodle Club who said one of hers bloated on an empty stomach!
Usual recommended precautions are:
1. Don't raise food bowl (USED to be thought to prevent bloat, but a study showed the opposite)
2. Limit exercise after meals
3. Consider 2 smaller meals/ day vs. 1 larger meal.
4. Don't allow dog to guzzle food.
Take home message:
If unsure, get dog to vet asap and phone ahead to say you suspect bloat.
Is emergency. Surgery asap may be needed.
The gas itself isn't the problem.
It's how the gas and possible twisted stomach affects blood flow: Cuts it off, so parts of digestive system start to die and dog goes into shock ---> dies.
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Thanks, will speak to club.
Not dead against a Halti, just never used one.
Standard poodles have long, narrow muzzles, so also wondered if would fit ok.
:) pug
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Our local training club has a Halti compulsory for beginner Obedience training.
I'm in a regional area, so nowhere else is practical for me to go to.
What are your thoughts about Haltis?
I've never used one before and didn't plan to, just a flat collar and lead.
Is for a standard poodle who'll be 6 months if starts training there next year.
Thanks, guys!
When To Desex
in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
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Most councils require dogs to be registered by 6 months and is MUCH cheaper for a desexed vs. entire dog.
RSPCA desex around 18 weeks, according to our local vet nurses.
Think it's probably more an issue with bones for larger breeds.
Early desexing produces slightly taller dogs.
Some think those normal hormones are important for normal growth.
Have read about it referring mostly to bone growth in larger breeds who are more at risk of hip dysplasia and other grwth-development joint disorders.
Possible impact on joint disorders (esp. agility dogs)?