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Thanks so much for passing this on. I hope things improve for him

I really cant think of a Lenards there There is a butcher but it's not a Lenards. It used to be there Clyde, but shut about 4-5 years ago. Was just opposite Coles, next door to the butcher ... Thanks for that, thought I was losing the plot!

I think a Staffordshire Bull Terrier would love your lifestyle!

I really cant think of a Lenards there There is a butcher but it's not a Lenards.

Great photos. I love the stone wall in the background too. Is that on your property? What is the story behind that?

Wholesale pet or human food? Nothing in the Highlands, have found something towards Sydney but two hour drive and well, you know me!

I am not sure what I used to pay with Cliff. is anyone able to give me an idea of prices so I can compare please? I have found a mob locally but want to know their prices are competitive. I usually get frames, necks, wings (chooks) and brisket.

Yeh, I had to wait a month for my last order and half of it was wrong/missing. . Can you recommend anyone else Pav? I'm still up for giving him a try if he's still on board as buying from Woolies makes it quite dear.

I don't see anything wrong with Staffydaves post. People are entitled to their opinion no matter how long they've been a forum member. Ash, wishing you luck with your boy. FWIW, I agree with Lilli's posts. Having multiple dogs of certain breeds can be a juggling act and a lot of hard work. I have to keep on top of my lot constantly and they are never left altogether unsupervised. When we're all indoors I am top bitch and they know it :cool: But outdoors, running around, anything can happen and I am acutely aware of this and take precautions to prevent any issues.

What a lovely gesture! I am sorry your lost your boy

I've used house sitters before with no real dramas. I cant kennel my dogs and wont leave them unattended so pay people to house/dog sit. It's worked well for me before. I am going away next week though and am house swapping with a friend which works out well. They want a country holiday but have their own dogs which they cant bring here, I want a city holiday so we just swap houses. Works well!

Oh, that is just gorgeous... too many * squee*'s. That is the cutest thing I have heard all day, you are adorable :) You poor sausage. I do feel more men having to tolerate all our "feelings" and stuff.

Tried this morning with no luck. No answer and his message bank was too full to leave a message, will try again later.

Thanks, will give him a buzz tomorrow and see what's doing!

Anyone know if Cliff is still doing this? www.justfood4dogs.com.au Site seems to be down.....

Just saw a clip for the Project tonight, think it starts at 6pm? An RSPCA Insepctor is calling for pups and kittens to be banned for sale from pet shops.

Have they tried Posrches Rescue?

BlackJac, try contacting Andrea from Maremma Rescue. My two older dogs are from her and have been fantastic, just what I wanted. She matches them well to their new owners. Our first one from Andrea is a true working dog and was terrific until I retired her. Our more recent boy I got as a puppy, born in a paddock with stock, followed all the guidelines/breeder advice etc, yet suddenly at 11 months we have teething issues. I don't mind - we will work through it, but the rescues from Andrea were a lot easier and really useful dogs straight away. I find pups a bit of a gamble but with the adults you know what you are getting provided you source them from the right place. Our 'pup' is so hyperactive, I realise pups are going to be active but he bounces off the walls 24/7.:laugh: I feel like we are two steps forward, one step backwards all the time. I've just fostered two Maremma pups for Andrea and they were easy peasy in comparison. They left to their new homes reliable with stock, poultry etc and their owners are amazed at just how good they are. I think we just picked a real live wire.

Mine has two shelters but only uses one if the sheep do. If the sheep hunker down for the night out in the rain, so does the dog. He will never use the 'cosy kennel' as he can't see everything from there and the sheep dont fit too, the sheep shelter seems to be his preferred choice as it is large and only three sided so he can still see everything and be with the sheep. The cosy kennel has soft blankets and is insulated - total waste :laugh: It sounds like you would be best looking for a couple of adult dogs already proven? My young male is 11 months old and still needs constant supervision. Just yesterday I had to give a flat sheep some penicillin. I found bite marks all over her legs from the dog. She is his favourite and he turns all his playful attention on her. He is now back to being tethered when I am not at home.

I didn't click on this earlier as I didn't feel I had the stomach for anything disastrous. :laugh:

I have three Maremma here and they would all respond differently. One will attack and bite no matter where the offenders were on the property, one will bark threateningly but keep a distance near his stock, and one would yawn, stretch and finally get up and go seek out a pat. I recently paid $900 for a limited register pup started with stock.

I did it too but as a groomer some of it was not relevant except perhaps my idea of pricing.

Do you have any links or resources which would point us in the direction of information advocating no puppy vaccinations? Like many here, I believe annual vaccinations are over the top and usually unnecessary, but those first two puppy vaccinations are vital. I would be interested in learning more from your research.

Great clip! If friends want to meet my dogs I always tell them they have to be calm, hands by their side, don't stare at them and don't initiate contact. If they follow all of this then my old girl will usually accept them and sometimes nudge their hand for a pat. People are always fooled by her wagging tail but she really means business!

Dingbat, I am so sorry for your loss - what a horrible thing to have happened I agree with Dogmad, these dogs really need to be followed through from council. The could do it again. Who the hell leaves Staffys with 'unknown' dogs anyway?