tlc Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Do you shop at Bunnings at all? I may have served you? Next time your in come and say hi. Ask for Barb in Paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodychick Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I personally try to avoid Bunnings like i would the plague lol. However My husband would live there if i let him! Like most husbands it is his paradise, and he has corrupted the 3 year old boy as well! All because of the little trolleys you guys have there, now every time we head out that way of town, my son says, "are we going to bunnings?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I don't blame you, if I didn't work there I wouldn't go their either!! I was in Masters (Bunnings newest rival) yesterday and the kids trolleys there were amazing, not only did they have the little push trolleys but they also had trolleys that looked like cars that the kids sit in. Very cool for kids these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) I personally try to avoid Bunnings like i would the plague lol. However My husband would live there if i let him! Like most husbands it is his paradise, and he has corrupted the 3 year old boy as well! All because of the little trolleys you guys have there, now every time we head out that way of town, my son says, "are we going to bunnings?" Mine too! If we happen to drive anywhere beyond Gateway, the kids start singing "Bunnings Warehouse" or asking for a sausage! Edited to add.... I LOVE those little trolleys. Means I don't have to carry squat! Edited September 30, 2011 by jerojath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodychick Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Tsk tsk tlc lol. Shopping wiyh the opposition. I am shocked! Just shocked! I cant stand the place, and every time hubby says i need to go pick up something, i will just be 5 minutes, i make sure i have the phone or a good book with me lol. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodychick Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Jerojath i vcouldnt even begin to count the amount of half full kids trolleys hubby would have to have left behind lol. My son is undergoing autism spectrum testing, and he is one of those kids that has to touch everything, and pick things up no matter how many times you say no. So hubby just lets him fill the trolley to his hearts content with all sorts of bits and pieces and then leaves it behind. Not really fair to the staff but sheesh it keeps the kid quiet lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodychick Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Feeling a little frustrated today! I ran a lady from the mini foxie club to make enquiries about puppies etc etc. She flat out told me (without meeting my son) that a mini foxie would NOT suit our situation, and that she wouldnt even sell me one of her pups if she had one available. Then told me that i should go for a beagle or a labrador :S She didn't even take any notice when i said we want a small dog! And that we like foxies! Or the fact that the pup would not be with my son 24/7, that it would slowly be introduced with myself and my husband there at all times........ I was so angry that she just didnt seem to listen. However on a good note, i then decided to ring Pam from The Tenterfield Terrier club (Tentella). Now Pam was fantastic! She talked through the situation, she listened to me, she didnt make any snap judgements, and then told me that they are having a show tomorrow, and that she will talk to other tenti breeders, and see what they think. Whether any of them have homed dogs with Autism or special needs children, and what sort of results they have had etc etc. She then emailed me a couple of pics of some of her dogs. Pam was fantastic, and even if it turns out that she agrees and says a Tenti may not be suitable, at least i feel like she has listened to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 It would be my opinion that equally as important as the choice in breed is the choice of breeder and individual dog. If you decide upon a breed, you will be sure to find many dogs are not at all suitable for your requirements. Alternatively, you may find individuals within a breed considered to be unsuitable who are in fact a perfect fit! I would personally choose the breed YOU like, and then source an understanding breeder.... one who is competent in assessing puppies temperaments (many are not!) and who will socialize and prepare the puppy for its life with your family. I have to agree with the suggestion that a Labrador Retriever may be a good option for you. Would you be prepared to move from your desire for a 'small' dog if it meant getting the right dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodychick Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Not at this stage Jero. However if we cant find the right tenterfield or mini foxie, then yes we will look at other breeds. We are not completely closing off our options, just investigating the ones that we want first, and then if those options dont work out, we can go to our next lot of options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley James Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I'm going to throw my 2cents worth in here too. I think the choice of pup is far more important that it fits with YOUR life style than what you deem suitable for your son ATM as your sons needs will change with time. He is only 3 and there are big changes ahead for him in the next couple of years whether he has been given a diagnosis or not. And you, as the parent are the one that will be training the pup so you need to figure out what sort of dog will fit into your lifestyle are you wanting a dog that you are happy to do lots of training and are you willing to walk the dog lots ??? Or are you after a dog that is lower maintanance ??? I know how much work a 3 year old is and a 3 year old on the spectum is alot of hard work !!! there are lots of variables that you need to ask yourself. Not saying DONT get on not at all just have a think about what breed will be the best fit for your family. And not end up as heart ache and hard work for you all. And what suits one family will not always suit another I have a mixed breed mutt and a Ridgeback that suit my family beautifuly I am wanting another dog BUT I will have to make sure its a perfect fit. It will have to fit in with existing dogs my and OH's work life and especially with my son (so it will have to be a very gentle breed) I wish you luck and a GREAT breeder who knows how to pick the right pup for you and will tell you truthfully if its not the right pup as some just will not suit. Cheers Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodychick Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I'm going to throw my 2cents worth in here too. I think the choice of pup is far more important that it fits with YOUR life style than what you deem suitable for your son ATM as your sons needs will change with time. He is only 3 and there are big changes ahead for him in the next couple of years whether he has been given a diagnosis or not. And you, as the parent are the one that will be training the pup so you need to figure out what sort of dog will fit into your lifestyle are you wanting a dog that you are happy to do lots of training and are you willing to walk the dog lots ??? Or are you after a dog that is lower maintanance ??? I know how much work a 3 year old is and a 3 year old on the spectum is alot of hard work !!! there are lots of variables that you need to ask yourself. Not saying DONT get on not at all just have a think about what breed will be the best fit for your family. And not end up as heart ache and hard work for you all. And what suits one family will not always suit another I have a mixed breed mutt and a Ridgeback that suit my family beautifuly I am wanting another dog BUT I will have to make sure its a perfect fit. It will have to fit in with existing dogs my and OH's work life and especially with my son (so it will have to be a very gentle breed) I wish you luck and a GREAT breeder who knows how to pick the right pup for you and will tell you truthfully if its not the right pup as some just will not suit. Cheers Janet Thanks Janet. I know i will be the one doing the training and the feeding, and it will pretty much be my dog, BUT we have to make sure it is suited to Nathans Personality first. I know his personality will change as he grows up, and he may not be that interested in the dog in a few years time. Which is where it comes in choosing a breed that we all like, because even if he does lose interest, it will still be a family member that we all love and spend time with. So i guess its not really just for Nathan, but for all of us! However we really do hope to find a dog that he has a special connection with. You know sometimes you just look at kids and their dogs, and you can see the love shining out their eyes? Thats what we want! We want a best friend for Nathan if possible. We want someone that will love him through the tantrums, through the running up and down the hallway, the racing through the back yard, the jumping and rolling in the puddles! We want a friend for him that will love him no matter what he says and does! If we can't find that special friend, then we will not buy another dog! Thats all there is to it. And yes, Nathan is alot of hard work! He is absolutely exhausting on most days! But i also cant help that think that maybe if he has a special friend to play with, then he wont be so much hard work! I dont know............ We have talked this through and thought it through, and come up with objections and positives and more objections and more positives. Its not a lightly made decision........and all i can do is reiterate, if we dont find the right dog for nathan and our family, then we wont get one. Does that make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chataboxboxers Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hi There, I have a quick question for all you wonderful people. I am trying to find a fencing supplier in Warrnambool, or close by. Someone that sells galvanised mesh, gates and steel droppers etc for dog runs. I've finally managed to procure a bitch, and as she's already 6 months old, dog runs are a necessity before she moves in! However I'm having difficulty finding someone that supplies the goods I require. Am more than capable of erecting it myself so don't need to hire a contractor. Have checked out Bunnings but without success. Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hi There, I have a quick question for all you wonderful people. I am trying to find a fencing supplier in Warrnambool, or close by. Someone that sells galvanised mesh, gates and steel droppers etc for dog runs. I've finally managed to procure a bitch, and as she's already 6 months old, dog runs are a necessity before she moves in! However I'm having difficulty finding someone that supplies the goods I require. Am more than capable of erecting it myself so don't need to hire a contractor. Have checked out Bunnings but without success. Thanks in advance!! Congrats on the new girl! I reckon Metalcorp would be your best bet. Can't remember what street they are on but they are in the industrial area of course. When I built my dog runs I went to Bunnings (LOVE Bunnings!) and bought lengths of pool fencing, posts, gate, quick-set cement, etc and they turned out great! Mind you, they don't have a lot of 'height' to them... my dogs really just need a physical boundary marked and they knew never to jump it. You could probably get taller panels of the pool fencing though which would be darn near escape proof! It worked out really cost effective too. Might be worth you going for a look.... they have heaps of fencing stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hey Mawson... I saw 'Shan's Van' out and about today. Very nice! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chataboxboxers Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hi There, I have a quick question for all you wonderful people. I am trying to find a fencing supplier in Warrnambool, or close by. Someone that sells galvanised mesh, gates and steel droppers etc for dog runs. I've finally managed to procure a bitch, and as she's already 6 months old, dog runs are a necessity before she moves in! However I'm having difficulty finding someone that supplies the goods I require. Am more than capable of erecting it myself so don't need to hire a contractor. Have checked out Bunnings but without success. Thanks in advance!! Congrats on the new girl! I reckon Metalcorp would be your best bet. Can't remember what street they are on but they are in the industrial area of course. When I built my dog runs I went to Bunnings (LOVE Bunnings!) and bought lengths of pool fencing, posts, gate, quick-set cement, etc and they turned out great! Mind you, they don't have a lot of 'height' to them... my dogs really just need a physical boundary marked and they knew never to jump it. You could probably get taller panels of the pool fencing though which would be darn near escape proof! It worked out really cost effective too. Might be worth you going for a look.... they have heaps of fencing stuff. Thanks JJ! Can't wait to bring her home, but don't want to risk bringing her here before we've got runs up. Tyson's not a "jumper" either, but not sure how he'll go with a bitch on heat beside him, might change his usual behaviour. Will attach some photo's when I pick her up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Oh how exciting a new puppy/dog. Does she have a name? what color is she? Jj is right about the fencing stuff at Bunnings, but you could be right about needing something high so neither can jump over. I had a shocking experience this evening, still in shock actually. I won't type it all out again I will pop the link to the thread if anyone wants to have a read. http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/227595-a-frightening-experience/ Where is Tenties, she is usually about but I have only seen her fleetingly on Facey and thats about it, hope all is well with everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodychick Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Oh how exciting a new puppy/dog. Does she have a name? what color is she? Jj is right about the fencing stuff at Bunnings, but you could be right about needing something high so neither can jump over. I had a shocking experience this evening, still in shock actually. I won't type it all out again I will pop the link to the thread if anyone wants to have a read. http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/227595-a-frightening-experience/ Where is Tenties, she is usually about but I have only seen her fleetingly on Facey and thats about it, hope all is well with everyone else. Oh god thats scary tlc! Glad to hear she ok now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodychick Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) Ok i have a favour to ask. Is there anyone here with dogs or pups that we could come around and meet? Doesnt matter size or breed. We are going to try an experiment with our little bloke, to see what sort of dogs he connects with and that sort of thing, before we think about buying. We went over to Port Fairy this afternoon and went for a walk along the river. he stopped to pat every dog that went past lol. So he is very much a dog boy, now we just have to find the right breed for him, and we are hoping that something like this might help. There is n o hurry, and if you arent comfortable with it thats ok. We are just trying to figure out ways to find the right sort of dog for him. I am happy to meet at a park or something if that makes it easier Edited October 2, 2011 by moodychick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chataboxboxers Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Oh how exciting a new puppy/dog. Does she have a name? what color is she? Jj is right about the fencing stuff at Bunnings, but you could be right about needing something high so neither can jump over. I had a shocking experience this evening, still in shock actually. I won't type it all out again I will pop the link to the thread if anyone wants to have a read. http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/227595-a-frightening-experience/ Where is Tenties, she is usually about but I have only seen her fleetingly on Facey and thats about it, hope all is well with everyone else. Hi TLC! New girl is "Willow", she's a lovely flashy brindle and white bitch, from the ladies at Kesdar Boxers. She's beautifully put together, hasn't had much time in the ring to date, but sure to grab some attention when she gets some time in there! Its been a while since I've been in the ring myself, so will be great to get back to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chataboxboxers Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) Ok i have a favour to ask. Is there anyone here with dogs or pups that we could come around and meet? Doesnt matter size or breed. We are going to try an experiment with our little bloke, to see what sort of dogs he connects with and that sort of thing, before we think about buying. We went over to Port Fairy this afternoon and went for a walk along the river. he stopped to pat every dog that went past lol. So he is very much a dog boy, now we just have to find the right breed for him, and we are hoping that something like this might help. There is n o hurry, and if you arent comfortable with it thats ok. We are just trying to figure out ways to find the right sort of dog for him. I am happy to meet at a park or something if that makes it easier Hi Moody Chick! I have a Boxer boy I would be happy for your little man to meet, he's a tad boisterous, but some vigorous exercise before they meet should minimise his excitement. Also have a friend with a 6 month old Boxer pup, so maybe a more suitable size and not quite so boisterous. We get together a few times a week to socialise the dogs (and ourselves!) You are more than welcome to join us at any stage. Edited October 2, 2011 by chataboxboxers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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