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Wet (fluffy)Giants are cute :) I remember when you first posted that pic with the yabbie!! :)

You call them 'fads' ..and come across as being angry that you have been duped ... Your choice to try them - they are not compulsory. Chain collars are a very useful tool .. and are successfully used by owners trained in their correct application :) Dog food manufacturers try and develop new products to catch a market, sure - so do chocolate manufacturers, and coffee producers! Dogs are all individual, and may do better on one sort of protein/combination ,than another. It is the owners who are reading labels, and making decisions ..like the supplements.Lots of dogs are fed a comprehensive mix of foods which are complete in themselves ..no need to add bottled/packet supplements :) I have never used a crate, but have used short tethers , many years ago .. a similar principle . I can see many benefits of crate training with today's lifestyles .. but have no need of it for my dogs . yes, there are all sorts of methods/products on offer - however, it is the dog owner who knows their dog ,and makes the final decision as to what to use/buy. Just because something is *new and improved* doesn't mean someone should rush out and get it to solve their problems .

Better news :) Hope he continues to improve!

How are things today?

Oh Fierce little Bean .. R I P . Lovely tribute

:) lesson this morning , with our two youngsters , who were trying to jump on my lap . By blocking with my hands..they sat ...which was my cue to lift up my hands and say 'Hup' and encourage them to jump up :) they did very well ..and parked bums on ground really quickly , waiting for the chance to jump up ;) Fun, and educational (and muddy)

Clyde.. bet his story will filter down thru the grapevine .. it usually happens that way . :) Someone will know !

Two of my favourites .. (pre digital days).. my gorgeous Ozzie as a new born... so tiny , and prem . He was destined to not be on this earth- had to be PTS at 12 mths old ... he had the most wonderful temperament .. To give an idea of his size .. I made his 'jacket'from 1/2 a small bathtowel! and Gladys ( as in Glad It's Still alive) a goat kid rescued years ago .. yes, she did live indoors , loved her cushion by the heater, and grew up to be a strong and cheeky goat :)

Oh..and we need photographic proof :p

What a post!! I have something in my eye now ... I am so happy for you - the little beast!!!

Huski - I hear ya! fun and games = communication and bonding , which makes formal training easier later on :)

Hope you got some sleep last night ... and that you find a clue ,at least, this morning.

a friend's little chi x peering out from under her security blanket :)

Love the cone head's expression :) :) and the dane baby! Nice thread :D

:) And weren't they enjoying it!! What a lovely big yard for the dogs - they can really hoon around safely there :) Takoda is very sleek and handsome !!!

..and I guess it depends what else you are feeding your dog ..as to whether it is suitable .

Roo is organic it is lean ..... anf, fed on the bone in tails , it provides much chewing exercise, plus nice edible bone component

ours love the game where they are allowed to run over, dig through , and generally be silly in, a big pile of fresh wool! Very important stuff ;)

YES!!

Lucky boy!! first things here are 'come when called submitting to handling all body parts no jumping on/licking humans come when called don't chase /bark at cats/poultry come when called travel in vehicle come when called. 'Sit' to a hand signal. come when called (these dogs aren't obedience trained city dogs ..they are working sheepdogs in the making ...)

I used to provide head collars in these cases The dogs were trained before being provided (therapy dogs) but because of fairly severe lack of strength/balance etc owners needed to be able to feel comfortable and retain control/communication thru the leash, as well as vocally .When out walking, the headcollars allowed them to do this .

if there are wedgetails around , it is a possibilty..there would have to be a fair amount of free airspace to swoop down..along and up again .. They take rabbits/l,and small lambs , etc ..

poor irwin

I guess you've already thought of cupboards/pipes/boxes/cars/sheds/bags/..... Thinking of you all...

Thinking of you, Clyde ...