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Gorgeous george !

This is sad news indeed - your girl is beautiful I hope the time you get to spend together is long . if not , may it be fun , ticking off all sorts of things from a doggy 'bucket list' ... take care

First I've heard about it ...

Good decision . I agree with the country lifestyle problems..eyelids like that are not suitable

LOVE them, Possum Corner ...the blurs look like arty ones

week whatever ;) Bruce, the cardboard box 'recycler' .he loves them !

@teekay that's great! Love the symmetry.

Is. Don.

Yes- being wary is a very good thing> Sleuthing is also good! have a read here CLICK and this ! CLICK Google their kennel name Ask them ( or look at their AD on Dogzonline) for their DOGS (name of state) number . Talk to them about what they DO with their dogs Do they show , train for obedience , or do any other dog sports? What litters have they had in the past , and what did the puppies end up doing ? Did they get shown, were they pets ? Ask ( and do your homework prior) if pups are sold on limited register , or what ? this may help you CLICK

@Roova fantastic !!

@Roova did you make these ??? !!!! LOVE them How clever .

Hope he's OK now ... I've never seen it happen ...certainly would be worrying!

LOL@ this !!

Awww, SM .. big hugs . Gorgeous pics off the old man ..

agree

Welcome - sorry it's not in the best of cicumstances . I'll tag @JulesP as I think her experience will be helpful.

NOT my Molly, but goofy and cuddly anyhow

yes ECTROPION is not only hereditary , it is uncomfortable as with all that sensitive membrane in the open air .. inflammation /foreign bodies etc can be a common occurrence .

ohh!! Wonderful :D The yoga shots are great LOL

I can't find a link to this ?

..in choosing a trainer , please ASK for recommendations on here . It's generally much better for you and your pup if you stay clear of the big franchises , and especially avoid those who advertise guaranteeing results/'Instant' fixes/no problem too large /or with the word "Whisper" in the ad!

Ectropion(rolling out) and Entropion ( rolling IN ) plague labs . Definitely not breeding material .

My opinion on these replies ;) 1 : there really are few of these dogs available ..so we try & help the most needy . 2: We need to visit you for assessments/follow-ups . Interstate travel is way out of our budget . 3: You do need to be preparing yourself ..and these workshops are a good way to do this. There are few dogs available, so there is a long wait . All perfectly reasonable from my P.O.V. ( ex trainer of dogs for the visually impaired, and also for special needs kids/people in nursing homes etc - Therapy Dogs) one little tale - I assessed a young lad with a life threatening health problem .. such a lovely kid , and so very keen to have his own dog to be there during physio and days of bed rest .. ... everything was go. Some months later (he had been pushed up in the Queue), I did find him a wonderful dog ... Sadly, it was too late ..he had passed away not long before . Waiting times ... necessary, but yes, too long in some cases

@wild_rose Getting something special ..whether it be a diamond ring, a house, or a dog who will fit in perfectly with your child and family is a long and involved process . Please don't rush . Let friends/family know ..... spend time with them and their dogs, and note carefully how your boy reacts to them WITHOUT the "novelty Value" How does he react when tired, or hungry....after he has been around the dog for some hours ...Does he watch and enjoy, does he get rough...does he seek the dog out ? The organisations do have rules /guidelines and waiting times. Dogs such as these do not happen often , training takes time ..and then there needs to be a match found . Experienced dog owners MAY successfully seek out and choose "just " a dog who can be trained further at home ..and become a wonderful support. This is NOT something recommended for someone who has never owned/lived with a dog before . Living with a dog for the first time IS a big deal . hair shedding /dirty feet /chewing/barking/knocking things over ... getting too loud and running too fast ...habits, keeping the dog happy and occupied ..It is extra work - honestly . . It's not like chooks/guineapigs in a cage ... obviously the BIG thing here ... DOES YOUR BOY WANT a DOG ? Does he absolutely love being around dogs ? have doggy books/toys? Does he get excited when he sees a dog ? Does he enjoy the dogs approaching him /touching him ? I am glad he enjoys horse riding ..horses are such calm and solid presences ... perfect for anyone with a need for reassurance who can relax and learn with the rhythm of movement ... please be patient - none of us here wish for a 'failed' attempt at pairing a dog and your family - we are all dog people... from all sorts of backgrounds/fields of dog-related ownership/employment , and our comments and suggestions are from a place of concern. ' http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/introducing-a-pet-to-your-home-and-your-child-with-autism/