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What I think is worse (than the bolded bit above) is that Dingoes are getting a worse and worse wrap because of this monster-hybrid wild dog and their gene pool is also diminishing. It's getting harder and harder to find a pure dingo (genetically speaking) and, I believe, they'll soon be extinct - replaced with this super mutt. I wish more was being done for the Dingo - from this point of view and from a PR point of view At this rate not many will mourn their loss and that is a tragedy. yes. It is very sad. In a previous life I was involved, in melbourne , with the "Dingo Foundation' - working with purebred Alpine dingoes who were gorgeous creatures, and DEFINITELY not domestic dogs . I am so pleased I have the memory of seeing them .

Recently , The Boss attended a local Wild Dog Control workshop , run by Ben Allen , who is featured in one of the following articles. It's all interesting stuff .. bt very sad that domestic dogs have so interbred with Dingoes that most wild dogs are just ugly mixed creatures PELORUS ISLAND plan excerpt: The four wild dogs, which will be released on Pelorus Island, will not have a chance to become pests themselves, as they have been implanted with a time-activated poison, Hinchinbrook Shire Council said. 700 sheep lost to wild dogs at Merriwa. excerpt: Wild dog control is becoming a major issue for many farmers across Australia. Chris Kemp shares his thoughts after losing 700 sheep on his farm at Merriwa over the past few months. Chris and his family have been running sheep for the past 100 years and have never seen it close to this bad before. The farm is situated eight kilometres from the Goulburn River National Park and he believes this is the major source of the problem.

I wouldn't think so. pups have NO idea what 'NO' means until trained to . Then the word comes from the owner/trainer, and means something. A RATTLE is a distraction I have never seen this method used , so can't really comment . Does this help you at all? LINK to Mark Singer's blog excerpt :

Mr. Puddenhead this evening .

:) fairynuff :) At present he & Molly are under the table, doing a "Lady & the Tramp" thing with a bone- one chewing each end ! there will probably be tears before bedtime

What ? ;) Sandy drool doesn't do it for you ? LOL .

pavlov's DON !! ;) sandy drool & all .

:)

Yes. Soph is old , but is still happy to have an argumanet if anyone is keen . Dulcie was saying 'goodmorning- you're old and I'm not :p '

BITCHES!! Dulcie & old Sophie have 'words' without words ....

how handsome is that! ?

Ohh..poor wonky girl Hope she recovers well

You need the right tool for the job ;) Buy a specific product for the removal of urine ! Urine-off is one brand - there are lots more .Pawfect puts one out that I know of :) The trick is to use something which will destroy the urine- not just rinse it , or wash it further into the fabric/wood . So many 'disinfectants' contain ammonia - which- guess what ? Smells a bit like urine ;)

its not made up, its a peta word that's worse :p

'zackly ....

welcome ! :) THIS THREAD may help in the meantime - it is very long, and filled with experiences/advice and stories.

YOU might not be worried - however the horses' owners would be . Frightened horses can kill/injure themselves very quickly and painfully . A dog may be play-chasing - but horses are prey animals , and will more than likely flee. IF the horses are used top dogs - they can also fight back- and can kill a dog with one kick. Living relatively close to suburbia is also a big concern with inadequate fencing - a large dog can cover a couple of kilometres in a very short time .

:) 5 mths old ..he may well be one of those dogs who suffer when they are teething ..and his mouth hurts ;) has he been & had a vet check ?

Great update!! It's good that's happy and useful in the yards too!! Well Done - would love to see a pic of him working at some stage . :)

That's great news ! Just look how big he is now :) :)

Welcome back :) I remember your journey with the gorgeous Roo ... What breed have you decided on ? How exciting!

Good post ! (My BOLDED bit )

poor Riley I am glad to hear that Molly will be moved on . I hope she finds what she needs .

The neighbours wouldn't be a problem, as they live on the opposite corner of their block, and are friendly and love dogs. The thing that I'd be most worried about would be that the road we are on is a main road, and they could potentially get hit by a car????. The dogs would sleep in a kennel just out in the yard, however if you think that this would be inadequate for many of these breeds I'm sure we could make other arrangements like building a room/run for them. Also, whilst the puppy is really little, it will sleep in the laundry, however this will just be for the first few months Why can't a new dog sleep indoors with you ? have you ever had a dog sleep indoors ? :) it is SO much less stressful for everyone. YOU aren't worried dog will bark/chase/get thru fences ..and the DOG is happy with its pack, and is comfortable . My house dogs have always slept indoors - either in my room, or in a sleepout or laundry , tho I prefer them in with me - for security . Our working dogs are outside , and yes, they bark and bark at night - but as our nearest neighbour is kilometres away , it's ok that they 'guard' us from owls/foxes etc ;)

For a bulldog , the fences sound ok . For a dog other than a bulldog , they seem very inadequate , unfortunately . that height can be jumped easily, if is farm type fencing, can possibly be squeezed thru or dug under., esp by a young and active-minded dog of the working breeds . So the dog/s sleep outside? In a secure room/run , or just in the yard ? The problem with younger dogs and sleeping outside at night is that they hear/smell/see all that goes on , and many tend to want to bark/explore . This is when neighbours start to get a bit edgy , and it can also be a time when dogs get into trouble .