Loving my Oldies

This is going off topic, but lots of people who haven't got a clue about dogs are getting them every day from all the various places (pounds, shelters, breeders, pet shops, etc) where dogs are available. I see plenty walking around my neighbourhood . What should be done? More legislation? L plates, P plates, licence? It has been said many times on DOL: you can't legislate against stupidity.

I seem to recall lots of temperament testing when Cosmolo held a weekend workshop up here. Check out Underdog Training based in Melbourne, HC.

Oh, too too sweet.

Oh, that is such a lovely story KitKat. Does he have a special bond with the baby? Did he constantly check that baby was okay and you weren't neglecting baby by going to the loo? :laugh: :laugh:

Well, I tried LOL. Over and out. (I'll probably still look though.)

Sadly, I lent mine and I've forgotten who. Some book you want to keep forever. EG "When Elephants Weep"

Little Gifts, I think you must be referring to "Dogs that know when their owners are coming home" by Rupert Sheldrake. [i will never understand how his editor let that title through - should be 'who', not 'that'. I am one of those much hated by some, a Grammar Nazi LOL] Another book you would love and is by Jeffrey Masson 'Dogs Never lie about Love'.

I think there has been enough mea culpa, Happy Camper. Some people will forgive and forget, some people will forgive, but be forever wary, some people will never forget. It depends on the people and whatever feels right for them. Each individual has the right to her or his feelings and, to your credit, you have acknowledged this. If I were in your situation, I think I would pull back a little and go a little bit more softly. I know you are very eager to make a difference and to rehabilitate yourself, but some things are best done slowly :) I was not involved with this particular story, but I know there are people "out there" whom I neither could nor would ever trust again no matter how much they apologised (huh! pigs might fly) for the total crock of shite of lies they have said about me on this and other forums. Bit different from your case, but just giving an example of how no amount of apologising can made up for some treatment.

http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/256697-mountain-of-bedding/

I think the words I've stressed are just so important. Some people go into a panic and, of course, this transmits to the dog.

Well said Trifecta (not that I know anything about Belgians), but I was thinking about the fact that George sleeps in HC's room and that he is obviously becoming very comfortable in his new home :) . I have a dog who growls and carries on as though his is extremely displeased, but it is because he is getting old and a bit grumpy. Sadly, no one takes any notice of his carry on, poor boy :laugh: . The girls just ignore him or give him a bit of lick; when he was a newcomer, Bunter didn't know how to take it, but now he just ignores Danny too. Hopefully, this is just a one off, HC and all will settle down into a comfortable household.

Let us know how you go.

Uh, I can attest to the fact that the traffic is fine at 8pm, midnight, 3am, 4am .... and probably other times I've forgotten :laugh:

One month only - but you will love him forever.

LOL, mixeduppup was being very facetious :laugh: :laugh: If you think legislators/councils would ever be able to get their fingers out to care enough to register rescue organisations have a read of HazyWal's thread about her greyhounds being attacked and injured. Some commitment to animal laws - NOT!! Frankly, I don't think it will ever happen.

Totally delightful . Mumma Widge is pretty gorgeous too.

I cook rice by the good old absorption method, particularly if I am cooking it for the dogs and want the stock all soaked up.

My dogs are all elderly now, the "puppy" being 10plus and a couple have started to get a bit smelly when wanting to give some lovin' :laugh: :laugh: . Vet visit in the next couple of weeks just to check.

Seems like a plan, Donatella What I used to do (and still do from time to time) when I had a dog with ..... itis (??? oh gawd my memory is going ) is to buy a whole chicken, boil it up as though I was making stock, but without any seasonings (about 3 litres of water to a whole chicken) for about 2 hours. Remove the chicken and let the stock stand so fat comes to the top. I'd scrape that off and then strain the stock through fabric to get virtually all of the fat out. I'd break up the chicken, trying to be 100% sure that all the little bones were out. I'd use the stock to cook rice and vegetables for the dogs (you could use it for yourself, but I am a vegetarian) and also to moisen their food. All this mixed together is the BIGGEST favourite for the dogs. I hardly have time to get it on the floor before their little snouts are in it :laugh: . With your tiny littlies, one chicken would last quite a while mixed with the rice and veggies. You could even make up daily portions and freeze. ETA: Probably best to discard the skin if your dogs are a bit overweight. A couple of mine are a bit porky so I limit them, but the others are fine. (I have five littlies.)

I'd give it a week or so to see if a decent diet makes a difference, and then off to the vet for a dental. You would know the difference a dental can make to a dog's overall health and happiness.

You are being too generous. I don't think, I reckon I know.

LOL!! I have a full length cheval mirror in my bedroom, but I've never had a dog react to any reflections. They must be used to it or not very smart

Like many DOLers, I am thinking of you, Stan and Maddie heaps through the days and sincerely hope that you are all healing well. I really do believe as I said much earlier in this thread that you should be going to your local media. A couple of times over the years, I have written dog related letters to the editor of my local paper, Hornsby Advocate, which have resulted in going to print and also continued email chats with the editor. If you relate the facts, express concern for other citizens and their dogs, express disappointment with lack of action by council, but do all of this calmly and factually, I am pretty certain you will get published. I'm thinking not only of justice for you, but also the protection of other people and their dogs.

Oh Dave!! So sorry to hear that . Your car must be able to go to SASH by itself, by now. Best wishes for Zeus. (He is obviously jealous of all the attention and DOL posts Jazz has been getting .)

Oh, maybe wrong person. Hayward or Haywood