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Over the last few weeks I've noticed Chopper seems to be losing weight. I can see his spine bones. He had his vaccs only 2 or 3 weeks ago and the vet said he was fine and looked in good condition. It's since then that I've noticed. He's not off his food and he's not acting any less annoying than usual! What could cause him to lose weight so quickly? He's not getting any more exercise and we haven't changed his food. I've upped his portion sizes, but I was wondering if it could be something sinister that requires a vet visit?

I can't even cycle fast enough for Chopper, I don't imagine I'll ever be able to jog at his speed ... unless I get some bionic implants

I wanna see pics of Zeiba doing it

That's too funny :cool: Very rarely Chopper will lift his leg to piss on a weed and I make fun of him for peeing like a big boy. He looks at me like I'm a bit mad! Maybe I am!!

Chopper will be 3 in November and he still pees like a girl

There's some info here that might help http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...=ruthless+stand

I've a Canon 30D and I love it. Lots of auto settings and manual settings. A 400D would probably be a good starter camera. Lots of people on here have them afaik.

I love the lap of honour she does at the end! I thought you wouldn't be doing anything worth watching last night :cool:

Ok, thanks!

For those of us that may have been slightly distracted in class, can you recommend some further reading?

Thanks AO and Steve for a great day Apologies to everyone else for Chopper's whinging In case anyone's wondering, he finally stopped about 10 mins before the end. Maybe I should've put his fancy orange jacket on him earlier :D

Yay Poo cow's coming Don't let him growl at Chopper, he dunt like that

Is Chopper going to be the smallest dog there :eek: He's only 19kgs! Hope he doesn't get little dog syndrome

What kind of dog is she?

:p

Bet Chopper can outsqueal him :p I'm hoping to get there a bit early so we can have a little walk to burn off some excess energy

No, Winterpaws can't make it. I was hoping my OH could take her place with Trixie, but he's committed to work and can't get out of it.

Didn't someone pull out? Was the place filled already?

I'm not sure if I can go yet, but I figured I'd put the dates up for anyone else who might be interested.

They've got import permits.

They allow e-collars from Australian suppliers? If the listings are overseas you can buy them but they'll get confiscated by customs on the way in. Same with e-bark collars.

Nope! You probably asked here because you can't find any legislation concerning their legaility. There is none. You need an import permit to buy them from overseas. The RSPCA can do you for animal cruelty if they deem fit. But no, they're not illegal.

2008 Lure Coursing Fun Days Sunday 29 June Sunday 3 August Sunday 7 September Sunday 12 October Sunday 9 November cancelled due to hot weather Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, Erskine Park Lure coursing is a performance event developed in the early 70's by sighthound fanciers who hunted jackrabbits in the open field, which risked the harm caused by barbed wire fencing. They invented lure coursing as a safer, more controlled sport for sighthounds that would recreate the physical requirements of open field coursing, allowing them to continue testing the functional abilities of their sighthounds. Lure coursing aims to preserve and develop the coursing skills inherent in the sighthounds and to demonstrate that they can perform the functions for which they were originally bred. The hounds chase plastic bags on a course laid out to simulate escaping game. The plastic bags are pulled around on a nylon string course, propelled by a hand controlled motor. Who – The day is being run buy the Afghan Hound Club of NSW and all people and all breeds are welcome! What – The cost will be $4 for the first run $3 subsequent runs. Your dog can run with another or by himself. Where - behind the Jack Russell Area, at the Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, 44 Luddenham Road Erskine Park. When – 12 noon till 4pm Things you'll need… Strong collar and lead Water bowl Poop bags Money for entry Sensible footwear What ever will help you catch your dog after their run eg. Squeaky toy, food, tug toy, ability to beg Some thing for shade- hat umbrella, shade tent There's a Yahoo Group if anyone wants to sign up to receive updates, it's called Sydney Lure Coursing. --- Map here http://www.dogsnsw.org.au/upload/images/map.jpg --- Directions are: Pull into the complex Road goes to the left, follow to the end , past the buildings and you'll come to a T section turn right, you should be looking at a toilet block about 100m ahead Turn left at the toilet block You should see a white fence and gate in front of you about 100 metres go through the gate vere to the right and you'll see another gate and drive through there and that's where it is.

We've had more than a few of them. I think we went to the vets once for a particularly deep one. They didn't stitch it. Just cleaned it, put Neocort cream on it and bandaged it. Maybe ring the vet and ask what they suggest?

Bloody hell, so much to consider Thanks for all the info PC