Kajirin

Just a thought, how come they don't use a frame on wheels that the harness attaches to, to hold the deer up rather than using brute strength [would be hard to sustain the right height when walking along].

I only have a pet dog, but do tend to get discounts for mine at my vet. They usually waiver consult fees and just have to pay for medication or vaccinations. Don't know why but it happens...they're nice vets :)

robovac...care factor of zero now

Mine tolerates the normal vacuum cleaner now, but will move out of it way if he's walking around and it's out cleaning.

Oh I remember stubborn vocal huskies well - brought back happy memories of my 3 who have passed on :laugh:

All was ok here, got to sleep around 4am. There was a grass fire on Verrall Road, base siren went off, assuming that was due to lightning and not arsonists like the OTH fire.

Had packed suitcases and documents in readiness, just had an eerie weird feeling...which I've never had before living here. Was just going to leave with the animals and packed stuff if I had to.

Nan got to go back to her house in Sedan at 2:30am - her house was ok but smells of smoke. They have no power up there and none in the immediate future as power lines were burnt etc.

Couldn't have the comp on due to lightning, but had the portable radio on 891 and it was horrible listening to all the fires going on. Was one long freaky night

The cool change and wind is just divine, I have opened every door and window. I have been sick with stress being paranoid about bushfires

Same here, not far from you either Casowner. Down to 23ºC atm and it's beautiful. Doggo got all excited as he got to go out for a run.

In regards to fires. My Nan has been evacuated to Swan reach as she lives at Sedan...fires expected to hit Sedan at 10pm....in 30 mins to hit Cambrai. 4am Angaston

poor ol 17 year ol cat has been feeling the heat, have his room ventilated with the ac blowing out towards that way [he still hides out in his room from the dog, as he's never liked the dog...even though he grew up with 3 huskies /sigh]. He seems happier now and is just sprawled out on his bed. Dog is sprawled out on his in the family room.

Hoping you can get some decent sleep Westiemum, cloud cover overhead is trapping in the heat bleh

Poor snakes can die in extreme heat, so generally come where it's cooler [around houses]. Haven't seen any this season. But previous seasons had browns curled up in the shade under the verandah. Just let them be as they needed the cool as well [just kept the dog inside - or took him out on a leash out the front for a wee].

currently it's 44.2ºC here atm, doggo is fast asleep on his bed [have the evaporative ac on]. Do have a split system with refrigerated, but doesn't warrant it atm. Doggo hasn't wanted to go outside at all [except for this morning to go out for a quick wee under the verandah].

Naughty smart Crestie

My conscience got the better of me and I have decided that I am not in a fit state of mind or employment to be a pet parent at this time or anytime in the forseeable future. Thank you to everyone for their support and help. Time for me to move on too.

hugs but understand

Baby Gates Stat!

...also maybe don't leave things on when away

Just thinking my poor dog he has so many different verbal commands which he understands. He also has a habit of eating things he shouldn't like little bits of wood or the like and he's the master of hiding them in his flobbagob. Even after checking his mouth he manages to hide whatever he has well. I have to cup my hand under his chin and say 'spit it out' he'll spit out whatever is in his mouth :laugh:

Hmmm... maybe I'm speshul, but for a distance "give" I use "leave it"...

T.

I tend to use leave it as well when at a distance...especially if he sees skinks or picks up bugs in his mouth - he gets a firm 'leave it' and 'inside'. I get the stink eye look but he does as he's told :laugh:

Does work :D Only difference is the voice command - tell Scout to 'ta' as out means out of the room. But other than that, another excellent vid thank ye

When Tye was desexed after 12 months old, he had a big set of balls. Took a few months but his skin had shrunk up level with the rest of his body. He didn't have any dangly groin skin.

Scout was done at 6 months old. He was a one ball wonder. Luckily the vet got to the undescended testicle from the initial incision in the other one.

Lovely send off - nice way to remember a friend.

Wish I could dig nice deep holes that that here, but with the clay soil, shale and quartz it makes it hard.

Probably just comfort. Mine starts sleeping with his head up near mine. During the night he'll get up and shift position to his head near the foot of the bed and then later back again.

Hello Reason

:) I think she and you were meant to be introduced at this time ....

KISMET (destiny,fortune/fate)

No judgement here - you do what you need to be well and safe - and to ensure the same for those around you.

Agree with you on this name Pers :D

No judgement here either, depression sucks chronically. Would seem this dog is destined to help you out of it. Lots of huggles to you skyefool, may you break free of the dark path and enjoy a new path with happiness and fun

As a pet owner who loves pedigree dogs, I am glad there are good breeders who do supply to those like me who just want a pet that is healthy as possible [meaning they've done the hard yards breeding, doing health tests etc.]. I've never had any trouble with my current dog except for his self inflicted injuries and some seasonal allergies. He's coming up for 8 in 2 months time and he still has the same physique he had when he was a year old, he's just a little bit slower now a days. I can't thank my breeder enough for giving me the gift of a wonderful pet :)

I've seen my breeder advertise online in different places - but to me I just think well done. Much rather see reg'd breeders advertising than the byb, designer dogs etc., that currently fill up online advertising sites.

Off the top of my head and have some of these brands

Chainsaw brands...

Echo

Husqvana

Stihl

Worx

Ryobi

Dingo

Tractors...

John Deere

Massey Ferguson [Fergie?]

Caterpillar

Case [Casey?]

Hehe thanks for the ETA...was debating boy and girl names as wasn't 100% sure.

Raine

Dixi

Teesha

My first pedigree I found via the classified in the newspaper [reg'd breeder/exhibitor]. Current one I found via the DOL breeders page. I still mainly check the DOL breeders pages but also look in the paper classifieds and gumtree etc. Mainly to see what's going on and what's available. I'd never go to a BYB though [and they're pretty easy to see in advertising].