Clyde

My three are getting a day at home alone

Sorry, that's my mistake. Poor Bloss They make Kiltix. I have one on my desk staring at me so shouldnt have stuffed that up.

Thrown out last night. It's ok though, I found the website so I can contact them. Thanks How did you go Bloss?

First up, calm down Bloss, Call Bayer! They have a wonderful help line and will give you precise answers. The smell of the collar will fade somewhat but will always smell especially around the neckline. Put it on as you would a normal collar. 1cm length at cut off is fine. Yes, wash your hands after touching the collar and wanting to directly touch the cats. I touch tick collars all day long with work, my cats come to work with me and they are fine. I would be especially careful for the first few days though. Although to be honest I don't wash my hands in between touching collars and cats. I would be interested to hear what Bayer says as I know plenty of ppl who use these and have cats. If you are in a tick area I would use Advantix aswell. IMO the collars are good for a back up along with the Advantix.

I find that with clients dogs too, the ones that only come in twice a year for a bath simply don't smell. It's the best thing for them IMO, to let their body do its thing. I just couldn't do it for my own I love my doggies squeaky clean.

The more often you bathe them the faster they get stinkier. ie a dog washed weekly will start getting stinky within weeks if not washed at its usual time, but a dog washed only every 6months hardly smells. It's better to let them go longer in between baths, but it's not doing any damage if you do wash frequently, so long as the skin and coat looks great, go for it! I wash clients dogs weekly and my own get washed weekly too. Another Aloveen fan aswell

*nods* Totally agree. Like when people go on about how their dog saved their lives from barking in a house fire. I don't believe that the dog was thinking I must let my master know, more along the lines of get me out of here.

Yes I believe so. I believe that is the case with my current dog, however I haven't come across it previously. I also disagree that natural protection = aggression.

:cool: Ohhh I'm so sorry. Your post has made me cry too, that's so awful. Please don't blame yourself

I would still take the pup. Even though things didn't go to plan it still sounds as though you have chosen your breeder well. She sounds very ethical and supportive

Not east I know, but I highly recommend Dr Rosalie Mathews. Details about her on the Gladesville Vet website.

Mobile are usually more expensive than salons. Salons usually do a more quality job though.

Another vote for the Oldfield

I beg to differ. Dogs do muck up with owners present or at least are more concerned about what their owner is doing which can be distracting. It's safer for all concerned for the owner not to be there. 99% of the time what the owner deems difficult to groom is simply a dog who hasn't be taught what to do while being groomed. People often believe their dog will be too hard but they rarely are for an experienced groomer. This reminds me of one client who begged to stay and she stood behind me for over two hours cootchy cooing at her Poodles first ever clip/groom She was so lovely I didn't have the heart to tell her to get stuffed, although she does now drop the dog off and leave

Completely agree!! I would try just having him bathed and tidied by a professional. Ask around for a recommendation of someone who truly is a professional not just someone with scissors. Chances are the groomer will whip the little dog in to shape and give you some tips on how to groom and handle him effectively.

;) Nice try Jemaps. Someone send her a Stafford instead

Yes!!!!!! Oh YES That is so true. The dogs tend to lose their prescence if that makes sense. Holy crap! He only weighs about 6kgs less than my 5 yr old Rotti

Thank you So how much would he weigh now do you think? Are they terribly active puppies?

Loving this thread Although I do have one complaint Pounds mean nothing to us, we need kilos!! I wish you were in Sydney I would be over for cuddles in an instant. It's funny you should say that Rocco as your boy is my dream BM. He is the nicest I've seen as they seem to be getting punier and weedier over the years.

Yeh and so are numerous other kibbles which don't reach that amount. That would last us a few days

What??? That's outrageous! Are you sure it was for 15kg? 'Cos that's about the norm.

I can see Settrlvrs point (the part about a peaceful meal) but I really believe that a dog should learn to give up its food and be touched while eating. My Stafford pup did the same thing at about that age, she quickly learnt it wasn't acceptable and now gives up food with no growling or carrying on. ALL of my dogs have been taught not to panic about food being taken away as they always get it back often with bonuses. I don't tolerate aggression in my home. I always know where my 4 yo is at feeding time but I still think it's a good idea to proof your dog "just in case". I know that my daughter could take a bone from our Rotti no problems.

I'm so sorry Amhailte. Monster was a lovely lad and I'm sure he'll be dreadfully missed

Cute dog! Perhaps a Furminator would help.

Perhaps it has changed Puggy as it's not really the kind of thing which you would easily get 'drops' from as you would expect from standard ear cleaners. It's more of an ointment, quite greasy. Greasy enough to leave a grease mark on the couch after some ear rubbing