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What a relief!!

Maybe? My Rotti got them when fed Advance. The Pug hasn't had a single one since going off the BH though.

I do this too. If you massage with your fingertips moving over the body slowly you can usually feel them. I have a dog dryer which works well too but prefer to do the finger tip massage especially around ears/armpits etc. Ticks are mostly found on the upper end of the dog (although can be found anywhere). eta: I lost a little dog (swf) who had a tick inside his lower eyelid. He died from complications from the tick serum. I also lost a Dane X who was taken to the vet immediately once showing symptoms, he was there for days with nurses constantly feeling over his body to no avail. They can be sneaky little suckers. He ended up at Sydney Uni to be hooked up to breathe but he still died. It was awful, I was there with him when he went. Sorry went off track, got carried away. Just don't ever get complacent - A huge reason for me moving was to get away from ticks, I hate them that much!!

Sometimes it's surprising how animals react in a boarding situation. When I moved and had to board my cats the one I said would be the most timid was the smoochiest and my bold cat was quite stressed. I've found it here with clients dogs too. Clients tell me how their dogs will cope and often it is the opposite. No matter how much love and attention I give a boarding dog some just fret. I prefer not to board these dogs again and recommend a house sitter who I use for my own dogs when I go away.

It's scaring me already.

OT but are the bump gates good? They sound perfect for me to keep the neighbours dogs out. ATM I get out of the car but bumping sounds more appealing!

I like Vanity Fur. Shampooch has been a fave of mine for years. There are loads of them around though so chances are there is already one registered in your state. When I was trying to come up with a name for mine I had the girls over and a few wines and we came up with Shampooch thinking we were being very clever and original. I learned otherwise when I went to register it.

My boy has a red tinge and hasn't ever been on Supercoat. He was on BH but I took him off as he got too many hot spots. He's now on Holisitc Select Fish but still red. I just assumed it was from spending a lot of time outdoors being naughty.

Soft nature Low exercise requirements - although have two here which need a lot and that's no problem Good with other animals and kids Low grooming requirements People focused. My SBT Esme is the most awesome dog. She is high energy and quite needy but just so responsive and biddable. She is incredibly obedient and just wants to please.

Two of my dogs have small dog syndrome, I'm not embarrassed about it. They can be turds to large dogs they don't know. I take precautions and prevent them as best as I can but such is life. I do find it ironic that people laugh and call my Pug 'cute' when he yaps at big dogs, but I know if my big dogs were to behave the same way people would be horrified. It's just the way it is though.

Studies have shown that the tick releases different amounts of venom depending on the method of eradicating it. I have also read a paper saying that dogs who had a tick killed by poison sprayed on it take longer to recover than dogs who have the tick quickly pulled out. Interesting stuff. I simply quickly pull the tick out so I don't believe that any more poison would be injected to such an extent that it's detrimental to the dog (more than what the dog has already received). I don't know if your comment is a wives tale or not, but it makes sense to be true if someone was killing the tick slowly and/or couldn't get it off quickly. (Not that this is the only time the poison is released but more would be released through a sloppy removal).

I avoid businesses with the word 'cheap'. Instantly I think of lesser quality. Food for thought.

We recently adopted a Thor. My daughter calls him For, so we started calling him Forbee Worbee and now more often, he gets Worbee Thor when he's in mega trouble though.

What about a house sitter?

I'm glad the boys are giving you some much needed love

Fair enough. Good to hear! FWIW I actually supported you in rehoming the Pug. You probably don't remember but I also offered to mind him to give you a break in case you just needed some space from him.

Perhaps cruel was a bit harsh of a word and for that I apologise and swap it to perhaps... ignorant, in this instance. Your dog is not incontient, she has behavioural issues. In this instance I think it is um..., narrow minded to expect that your dog will be happy to urinate in underwear that will stick to her fur. Dogs are clean in this regard and to force her to wee pretty much on herself could only exacerbate her issues. Will you be inclined to cuddle her more after she is smelling of urine? It is understandle when owners have their genuinely incontinent dogs in nappies as a last resort when there are no other options. You have options. I really don't wish to hurt your feelings but over the years you have posted many threads which have had many DOL'ers frustrated and you just don't ever listen. So for newbies who don't know your history it looks as though some of us are overreacting when instead it's simply frustration that 'problem animals' seems to be a cycle, and advice falls on deaf ears. If you simply followed a lot of the advice and offers of help, your life would be a lot less complicated and less stress upon yourself. I feel for you that you are having troubles at the moment and with so many kids to care for, plus one on the way, I understand that your own energy resources have been sapped. I hope you take this in the way it is intended, as I really only hope that you can get to the bottom of what is troubling your dog.

I collect snails all the time for the ducks

I think a nappy is just plain cruel. She's not in season or incontinent so a nappy is just a band aid solution to something you still haven't gotten to the bottom of the cause. Has she been to the vet yet for a check up? If I were you I would go back to basics and start toilet training her again (provided she is medically clear).

Interesting, I haven't heard that before. I've had some with and some without. TBH at that age I'd be inclined to just leave them on - especially after learning the above info.

As a groomer who has no problem clipping double coated if absolutely necessary, I wouldn't clip her either. They acclimatise and find good, cool resting spots. I have two Maremmas who literally don't budge on warmer days. One lies under the veranda table and the other finds a shady tree.

I missed the next post with all those photos He really is exceptional - a very striking dog.

All I can say is Wow! I am sorry, I have not ever really noticed him before. It was Gayle posting the Aussie pics int he Pom thread that piqued my interest. He is absolutely stunning!! My brother has an aging Border Collie and has started looking for another but I am going to push him towards a merle Aussie. Totally thinking of his needs, of course :cool:

Do you mean of their territory or stock? I'd say stock would need some training (not to chase them etc) but to protect would be instinct which comes with maturity - which is the same for any breed with the drive to protect. Hopefully Lilli will correct me if I'm wrong. Otherwise try the Breed Sub Forums and look for the thread called Livestock Guardians.

Moving on from the Pom Grooming thread, how gorgeous is Leo?? Any more pics of him? There is a TV ad on at the moment for insurance. It has an Aussie on it who is gorgeous but he almost looks a little photo shopped as across his muzzle looks so wide? Has anyone seen it and is he a good example of an Aussie.? I'm just curious because he's lovely but something about his muzzle looks odd - maybe the camera has added those extra kilos there