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Jed I asked my vet why he wouldn't give the tri-annual C3. Apparently he asked the drug company if they would guarantee their vaccine - and they won't. I can't imagine they would guarantee the C5 either ........ so when it comes to vaccines I go elsewhere.

I had the same problem with my GSD girl - after her annual C5 vaccination she would have a lot of skin issues (over $1000 in vet bills). Three years ago I found a vet who was able give Indi the C3 tri-annual vaccination (my vet refused ) and again last week - both times without any 'itchy' problems

Where? I work literally around the corner from the Pound and I haven't seen, heard or read anything about the RSPCA taking over. Not saying it's not true but WHERE is this information coming from?

I agree mita - where has it been said that the RSPCA are taking over the Ipswich Pound????

Hopefully positive experiences outweigh the negative. I was training Indi (off lead) in the park today. A gentleman with a Lab (on lead) stood nearby and watched. When I finished I put Indi back on lead and had a quick chat with the gentleman. I call him a gentleman because he asked if he could approach me so his (large male) Lab could meet Indi. When I said I would prefer not, he respected my request and we continued our chat without our dogs "socialising". I prefer Indi doesn't interact with dogs she doesn't know as I trial her and would prefer she doesn't view dogs unknown to her as a chance to leave me to play with them. Definately one of the more positive experiences today :)

I understand what you're saying - my last shepherd was reactive and large. Because of his size I was aware of the damage he was capable of causing (not that he ever did) and made sure we stayed out of troubles way. But ........ most of us have come across people like the ones mentioned in this thread who either couldn't care, or have no idea, and will make no effort to avoid a confrontation. I'm not going to assume when I see someone coming towards me with a large dog that it's going to be fine with my dog. I'd rather cross the road and know my dog will be safe :)

Neither does mine but how do you know what the other dog's going to be like? That's why I cross the road.

Good advice fuzzy82 - it shouldn't have to be, but you have to use common sense when it comes to your dog's safety.

One more link - to AW's facebook page. They found 45+ homes today link

And when AWL won the tender to run the centre:- link

For those who are interested here's the thread (when council was still running the centre):- link

Thank you so much for the offer :) . I found this - LINK But I'm guessing you're talking about the March issue and I haven't found it yet

Perhaps because I've been inspired by and been to training courses with Mary Ray, and other similar trainers, I give a high priority to maintaining a connection with my dog. To me it's all about teamwork. There's a happy medium between looking straight ahead, and really looking down (which isn't always helpful - makes you walk crooked, and can push the dog back.) There's an article in this month's Dogs Vic mag which explains how you can get a head position which enables you to focus forward while keeping connection with your dog, assuming the dog is in heel position. (Probably works best for medium and above - marder for small dogs.) JMHO. Has worked for me so far. Being in Qld I'm wondering if I can access that Vic. article over the net? Trying to find that happy medium is my issue. Initially I was walking all over the place so I was advised to hold my head up and focus on something ahead (tree or pole etc). The consequence of that though is that I lose connection with my dog. I have been told she's obviously looking at me trying to get that eye contact. That's why I find this video interesting - they manage to walk a straight line while keeping their head down and 'almost' looking at their dog.

Thanks for sharing - I loved both video's! The enthusiasm of the dogs is inspiring. What really stood out for me in the Obedience video is that both handlers have their heads tilted down and they're 'almost' looking at their dogs while heeling. I've been struggling with this, thinking I should be holding my head up and looking forward. My girl's struggling with this because I'm obviously disconnecting from her and she then loses focus. Opinions??

Just to clarify - I am talking exercise, not a gentle walk around the park. When my dog has finished training she has been working hard :)

Having lost my boy to GDV I agree with this. Definitely no exercise 2 hours before and after feeding time - it's just not worth the risk (loss) Clinical studies don't state this is correct, in fact the 2 main studies conflict on their findings for exercise around meal times. Most Dane owners who have experienced Bloat and/or GDV haven't found that any of the typical theories/precautions mattered....alot of Dane folk seem to agree that if a dog is going to bloat then it's going to bloat and there's not alot we can do to prevent it - having known a number of Dane owners whose Danes have bloated it seems to be the case. Having fostered a RAAF MWD puppy and being warned not to exercise him before or after feeding and having also experienced the loss of a dog first-hand due to GDV I'm not going to risk another dog when it's not necessary. I understand it's not the only cause as the boy I lost had not been exercised before or after feeding. However, I fostered my MWD puppy after losing my shepherd so I had many questions regarding GDV for my liaison officer (the RAAF are very experienced when it comes to the GSD breed) and no exercise before or after meals was the advice given :)

I have to agree with this ^^^^ To have a happy, well-adjusted puppy they must be able to experience life. Being confined to a crate at night is teaching them that this is a time to rest/sleep (quiet time). To spend so much time in a crate is 'possibly' going to create problems for the future. As has already been said puppies need to experience life and their brain needs to be active - giving a Kong with treats and having a visitor is great if he's learning to spend time alone in the backyard. What's going to happen when you finally decide he can't stay in a crate all day? You are going to have a puppy that still won't know how to behave all day on his own - only he's going to be twice as big (and possibly twice as destructive) as he is now

Having lost my boy to GDV I agree with this. Definitely no exercise 2 hours before and after feeding time - it's just not worth the risk (loss)

Newgoldie when you say you'll crate train your pup during the day do you mean you're going to "crate" your pup (crate closed) all day or just have it available (open) while your out?

Vetting is when the bitches are swiped to make sure they are not in season :D & no it is not a silly question :D Like I said earlier RMR got a question, even if it sounds silly to you Please ask any one here would be able to answer/ advise you :) If your bitch has been desexed there is no vetting required (in Qld) :)

So, so sorry for your loss - what a terrible way to lose your beautiful boy! Sending comforting hugs to you .......

"snap" Leema :laugh:

After a quick Google I found this - My link Dates and prices can be found in the 'book now' tab. Not sure I would go, but he's not coming to Qld so definately won't be going .....

I am working hard on dumbbell and focused heeling without treats on me. We're working on change of position for Novice - Indi tends to step forward so we've dusted off the platform and hopefully this will tidy things up a bit :)

Forgot about the brags thread :laugh: Yes Ness, Novice next ........ and I STILL need to get these nerves sorted