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This is an article online rom the local paper .... and it seems only one dog was the attacker , but all three are now impounded.

I wouldn't worry too much .. if you have nice soft carpet ..and it's only occasional .Maybe close the bedroom door to limit what he can jump off? One of my pups gave me heart attack the other week (16 weeks old) when she didn't run down the steps but just jumped onto the concrete verandah from the retaining wall .. about 5 feet up!..Didn't blink ..just took off running !

I don't see sheltie :) We have Koolie /kelpies this colour ... :) He's going to be a nice looking boy!

yes it is ... it was dogs at large , and being aggressive, causing death/injury. If a tarp flapped /car backfired ,the GD should not have been so scared that it dashed onto the road ... I presume, as in my time of training , any dog who showed this reaction is rejected from the training program.... but obviously a dog attack of this nature is a very different scenario ..and no dog would be expected to stand there .

I have sent them the link .............. he looks just gorgeous!!

ohhhhhhh ... http://www.petrescue.com.au/view/170644 *stops looking at pages*..cos there is too much cuteness

Oh :) hadn't thought of them!

HE wants macho (staffy /bulldog), SHE wants pretty /calm(Grey or smaller) . They have had dogs previously ..last one was much an indoor girl. House is such that only non-chewers/diggers/climbers need apply ..house is full of love and there is always someone around most of the time . Plenty of visitors , including kids .No cats or other animals at the house...but lots of doggy friends. ANY ideas???

What a great boss!! :)..and lovely photo. Poor Riddick ... hope his tummy settles with time ...

awwww :)

Our dogs loove picking their own tomatoes and walnuts, pears, and feijoas :)

Your normal vet? I do mine myself.

Our puppies always get apples to play with/eat :)

OH - I am so pleased the breeder sent you that money ... :)

I agree , and am also fortunate to be in the same position. All ours are buried on a sandy ridge within sight of the house .....

So - this was a collar activated by the dog's action (barking) ..and not a collar activated by a human as part of training? This is very different , again..as the dog barks ... collar activates ..dog gets a fright ..yips/barks/runs, collar activates ..and the situation can be very damaging to the dog. :( Poor, Poor, Dog . IMO bark collars should not just be bought/used without it first being determined WHY dog is barking ..and if dog's temperament is solid enough . ANY training aid should not be used unless the dog owner understands why their dog is acting in whatever way ..and what effect the tool will have on the behaviour. An e collar (owner-operated) should never cause any prolonged and dangerous distress like that example .

teebs, you may want to check in with a professional .... her personality will probably change now she is the one & only ... so you're doing the right things in setting new rules now , while she's still a bit unsure . :) (after all she is a female :p )

yep ..and it's the fright/suddenness which makes ME yelp :p

using an e collar as a TRAINING tool is different to the invisible fence idea. Dogs' necks are also tougher than our arms/hands :) The ecollar`, when used properly in training is set at the lowest level which causes a dog to notice it . In most dogs, because it IS an unfamiliar sensation ..this can be a light "bzzt" ..like a flea bite .This then enables the trainer/owner to get the dog focussed ... Prong collars, if my memory is correct ...it's been a long time since I used one also do not hurt when used correctly ..yes, they firmly pinch/poke all the way 'round a dog's neck ..but it is not painful as such ..not like a smack on teh nose, or a flick with a leash. All training aids do not inflict real pain WHEN USED CORRECTLY, as part of a training program.

Widget woke up suddenly and she was a bit bewildered ..and Bernie heard a door open ..which MUST mean food!! :) She gets on so well with our cats ..& Mr.Wilson knocks her over on a regular basis ... but when she's 'working' ..she's my best feral cat hunter .She does not play .

Widget, and old Bernie cat . This was meant be a really cute sleeping shot ..but as I shoved the camera out the door- they woke up . This bed is on a back porch area ..just for anyone who feels like using it ..there is ooodles of sunny spots outside ... esp on a nice day ..but this looked lovely.

WOO HOO !!

. yes.

<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.600000381469727px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247); ">many are in a small run during business hours- then have the freedom of the premises after work. I know of quite a few businesses in town with yard/guard dogs ... and , although the dogs don't get walked along streets' have access to owners' houses etc- they don't have a bad life . One pair in particular wander around the business during work hours greeting customers ..then are left in the yard overnight/at weekends. they are well cared for and are very happy with their lot - having known nothing else...and , trust me are NOT approachable when on guard Another I know of is on a long chain during business hours ..and can be patted etc by customers- just don't try it if his owner's not present ! A produce store had a dane guard ... she was very effective , too! she saw lots of people during business hrs ... was extremely protective of 'her' building/yard and was much appreciated. I love how these guys switch 'on'& 'off '..and think there are many dogs worse off...many 'yard/guard' dogs do not have any sort of 'social' life , or basic care, I know...