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Good news. :D .however, if he still has any sort of tummy upset , it may not be a wise move to take him to training . Firstly he may not be focussed..and importantly .. he may spread whatever bug he has .

glad I live under a rock, far from 'civilisation'

Hmmm... dogs which have attacked me and dogs I was training/ walking have been in the number of 5 or 6 very different breeds .. none of them bull breeds. The firearms laws/amnesty has helped make these harder for law abiding folks to keep and use , but the illegal ones are still very much present and being used. Publicly removing certain dog breeds completely would take years ,and would encourage a flourishing 'black market' trade in these breeds , I think...and dogs being kept in poor conditions, as they are hidden from the public eye . many in society , I agree. Most people now do not have 'dog sense' anymore

he looks a bit of the same mix as my Widget..who is mostly Koolie with some kelpie ..and is only small , as was her mum, and grandma. LINK

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 .