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She just melts my heart in that pic - she looks like she wants to swap places with Elka and show her what to do

Awww that's so cute - Ness wants to work/play too

I've just found this thread and I think I'm now in love . The pics of mum and bub are very special

So sorry for you loss . RIP Maggie

Sooooooooo jealous!!!!! Great pic by the way

Which Uni? I thought they were at Gatton now??

My dogs see Jason Wendt at Booval Vets (Sth Station Road) They have a 24hr service with surgery's also at Pine Mountain and Karalee. As far as I know they're the only vets in Ipswich that offer a 7 day a week 24hr service - I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong ;) Thank you for that! It's nice and close too :-) No worries . Ask for Jason if you can - he's a very committed vet and I honestly can't recommend him enough

My dogs see Jason Wendt at Booval Vets (Sth Station Road) They have a 24hr service with surgery's also at Pine Mountain and Karalee. As far as I know they're the only vets in Ipswich that offer a 7 day a week 24hr service - I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong ;)

You have my sympathies - very upsetting having you pup attacked for no reason I have just returned a foster Military Working pup to the RAAF, but while I had him I had to walk him in as many different environments as possible. I soon stopped walking him around our local neighborhood with so many dogs running the fence line (he'll get plenty of that at the Base ) and found the best place to walk him was in town or the local shopping centres (ring first to make sure it's ok). There are rarely any other dogs around and it's great socialising for your dog

I've watched his video's but would love to go to one of his workshops. I'm going to Mia Skogster in February and from what I've seen it looks like she's similar to Klaus Malion in her training. And I can see in your pics that Elka's grown heaps!!!! Have you still got all your fingers and toes

why am I not surprised! How did the training with Klaus Malion go? ETA How fast is she growing

Yep I agree - it's been WEEKS!!!!!!

What a great video and soooo appropriate for this thread

I'm guilty of this too - with a shepherd I sadly lost earlier this year. I trialed him to Open and I loved every minute of it (we have to trophies and ribbons in the cupboard to prove it ). But, with the benefit of hindsight I don't think my boy enjoyed it, he did it because he loved (adored even) me and would do anything for me. That was until I took him to a trial when I knew I shouldn't. The weather was crap, thunder, lightening and some rain and my boy was looking uncomfortable (normally storms didn't worry him). Did I pack up and go home? No, I just kept walking him around trying to calm him (and probably making him feel even worse ). We walked into the ring and even the judge commented that my boy looke worried, to which I said I felt his noisy raincoat was probably not helping. He removed his coat and returned to my dog, holding his hand towards his nose. That's when my dog decided enough was enough and lashed out at the poor judge. No, he didn't bite him but he came very close, and we were instantly disqualified for 6 mths. We never went back in the ring after that and I retired my boy then and there. Was I happy about that? Well yes actually I was, because my shepherd made a wonderful pet and thoroughly enjoyed just vegging out at home with our other dogs and greeting friends and family when they came visiting. It was a BIG lesson learnt and I've promised myself I will always put my dog first, despite my love of training and hopes of competing again.

I think it's a great idea too I had a 'real-life' training partner but she's moved to Newcastle this year so I'm training on my own. I'm thinking of going to the local obedience club just for the ring run-outs, but that's not the same Dog training buddy's are great to keep the motivation up - especially those times when you think you've hit a brick wall.

Uncalled for. The OP is asking perfectly reasonable questions. x 2

There is nothing like stepping out the back door and having your dog bounce around thinking 'this' might be a possible training session . I honestly don't remember my shepherds of years ago EVER reacting like that in the hope of a training session. I also don't remember in those days using food, a ball or a tug - it was either verbal praise or a tug on the checkchain ETA The old methods may achieve some results but I have to say there is so much more enjoyment for ME in training now when I see how enthusiastic my dog is

Sorry to go OT but .............. Sadly, there are clubs today who still train this way.

I think this comment says it all The video showing Koehler training (apparently) reminds me of Obedience training 30 years ago

Poor Kenz - it's perfect for smaller GSD's but not sure about Kenz, the ball is NOT soft (so not really forgiving for 'midget' sized mouth )

I train my GSD with a Magnet Ball. It's tough, great for short games, has a rope attached so can be used as a tug. It is also easily held out of the way between rewards. Here is the link:- Magetic Ball

Must be a franchise thing then cause I just got two embroided collars at the local markets here on the Central Coast from exactly the same people.They are great quality aren't they?Sheridan your state says QLD. I went to a Steve Austin seminar a couple of weeks ago and met them there - could be a franchise. And yes, definately happy with the quality

No problems - you've got Qld below your Avatar ;)

I've just bought two personalised embroidered collars for my two, but they also do the 'bling' collars - from here LINK Very happy with them and fast delivery ETA I see you're from Qld and this is a Brisbane based business

Stunning pics - but then I'm VERY biased when it comes to shepherds