Jennifer

Hey! We are back after a long time away...I'll post some updated pics of the gang soon Here's a few!

Anywhere in sydney I can get involved in this with my staffy?

is this club still happening? I'b be interested in attending... Im in newtown area...

I think there is something called 'tug of 4' on ebay....one of my mates got one...

I'm thinking about going! I have to get my boy in training for that big staffy comp!....I will deffo go to that ruth! looks like a fun day,,,

Hey guys! Wondering if anyone in alexandria/erskinville/newtown area be interested in meeting up? I have a new bull terrier pup I want to have her around as many dogs as possible..she is a rescue pup..and is a little shaky/nervous and unsure of her surroundings....

so who is going on the 11th?

Well we are a couple more days into our new found fun! He is loving it... He was a bit all over the place at first but now he is a pro.... :rolleyes:

im in!! I'll bring the big fella....

I never thought my boy would take to it but there you go! We are having great fun at high speed! thanks to ruthless and partner for putting the idea in my head...my boy is ignoring other dogs on and off lead on route...it's simply amazing...I'll post some pics soon of the goofy flyer!

HI, I've got the same problem in terms of I tend to bring xavier(staffy) more places with me..on walks,in the ute,to work..he gets to run off lead too in the parks because I can trust him to come back to me.Whereas my other boy(pittyX) well he isint so good with other dogs and I definetely can't let him off in a park, so sometimes I feel he misses out on alot.

Just wondering any agility training clubs that would allow my piityX that has fear agression. He is in training and comming on leaps and bounds for his problems. I am now walking him with strange dogs without any dramas. I would be willing to muzzle him and wear a bright collar if neccesary. It would be sad to deny him as he is very athletic. He is extremely smart and picks up new tricks in seconds, he knows all the usual; speak,spin,pulling your sock off,trotting, over,under,say you prayers,turning on and off lights,opening and closing doors, touch, lets me know when phone rings even though i can hear it ha! Puts a tug ring over a stck in the garden e.c.t lately I made some jumps and weaves and I was shocked at how easy he took to it. I would love to go with him to some agility training.I'm hoping there are clubs near me, im living in sydney

Try ebay.com.au for crates,covers and mats

Ive had a similar problem with my dog. Firstly I bought a pinch colar which allowed me contol on the walk. When i mastered the walk, we moved on to longer walks to burn him out before i set up a meerting with another dog. Before I left the house i made sure i put him in a calm submissive state. I took him in one hand and got my friend to walk with me and pass his dog to me. So we are both moving forward together. If my dog looked at the other dog i'd correct with no and tug his pinch colar. My partner and I practice this every day and have been for approx 6 motnhs. My dog was attacked as a puppy and suffered fear agression as a result. All I can say is a dog can change but its not a quick thing. The biggest probem is having the patience to wait for results. I have suprised myself that what i have been doing has worked. There is still work to be done but he is now at a level were he can be walked with a strange dog without reacting. Reading ceasar millans book and watching him on t.v saved my dog. I was the biggest critic but i eat my words it has worked. If you want me to share what I did in detail just let me know and ill post what i done and how long it took for each stage.

HI im interested in getting my dog involved in this. Id there a club in sydney? And do they accept other breeds? I own a pitbullX

HI, I've always used time out with my bully breeds. My pitty can be a bit much longer. It works a treat for me. When he is naughty, i get him to come and sit and tell him 'no, that's bold, timeout', he knows what it is straight away

Dani, you do deserve this..i think you have been waiting for a little miracle...

ohh i'm glad you sound confident!

Well my dog is booked in with you for a date in july but he would be a good example. Dog agrressive...

Xavier is a good boy on the lead but god the other boy.......you need a body harness for yourself!! I have to walk them seperate or my partner takes one... Ive tried everything too... I notice when i pair them up yep xavier pulls too which initially i was shocked about, as he heeled lovely.

Na she's just a very Dominant bitch Oh dear hows lil' damieness going? my boys still the same. butter wouldnt melt in his mouth around us but as soon as you walk him and sees other dog sigh...

Pandi, yes I've seen this site and printed off some plans. I'm trying to modify a cart i bought on ebay. Juat a small staffy sized one.Thanks for posting info!! Fortnox, that's really interesting.Can I ask if they also make a harness for cart pulling at all? Glad to hear we can purchase in australia.

I've been looking for one of those too! I could just see my dogs in them aw... i'll continue the search

yeh it deos sound like a plan....ill drop them a line yay!!

I have been reading..and it says there are two types of harness.One for sledding or carting and one for weight pulling..I preseume the weight pulling would have extra padding. I thuink we should work on it to try and get something going...