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Thank you - some good ideas. I will try the medical text web site too. Regards Kall

Good morning, Would anyone have second hand copies of the following text books they woud be willing to sell? I would also value feedback on which ones are good and which ones are a wasted investment. Veterinary Nursing 3e Lane and Cooper Dictionary of Veterinary Nursing 2e Lane Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary 3e Blood and Studdert Emergency Procedures for the Small Animal Veterinarian 2e Plunkett Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians 6e revised Dennis McCurnin With thanks Kall

Thanks everyone. We went to Traceys for a try out last night. It was very good, and you are right - she is gentle on both dog and handler. I did feel very out of place though - the only one there who had CLEARLY never even been close to a sheep before - let alone be able to "pat" one. City slicker of the highest order........ For anyone thinking of giving it a go - but is a bit nervous because you are going to look like a complete twit - having never been anywhere near herding in your life - Tracey is excellent and makes you feel very welcome. Regards Kall

Hi - I am hoping some DOL'ers can give me contacts to find out how to go about getting my Rough Collie female a go at herding? She has had no herding training - but does a great job herding up anything and everything she gets near. So I would like to give her a go at the real thing (before committing to weeks of classes). Does anyone know of somewhere southside of Brisbane were a) we can have a trial run b) can continue with classes if she likes it c) they are open to "city dogs" Can you please also explain in simple terms what the classes would involve? I can't find anything on the net..... Many thanks Kall

Ooops - my apology - are you completely right. I would have sworn it said Adantic - never mind - yes Virbac, Petcare, Preventic, 2 month Tick Collar for Dogs. (straight off the packet). I was anti anti anti collars. They tend to exacerbate matting in Collies (my opinion only). I have been pleasantly surprised and the strong minty smell is quite nice. Like they just brushed thier teeth. I shop at either Pet and vet direct or Priceless Pets. Both VERY cheap compared with bricks and mortar stores. Kall

Good question Katlek We have Greyhound and Collies. To make it more complicated - Collies can't use anything with Ivomectin or related drugs in them. (Almost every flea / tick treatment). We use Advantix Collars for ticks - smell minty fresh which is a nice extra. About $7 for two months protection against ticks. Great value, doesn't contain Ivomectin in affectable quantities and lasts two months - vs the spot ons which last about two weeks. We use Revolution for heart worm and flea preventative. It is a spot on and seems to do a good job without smell, mess etc. Is $$$ though. We then use Drontal for worm protection. Various vets have said it is the best quality all round protective worming treatment. I would be interested to know what combo others use. Unfortunately the annual injection contains quantities of ivomectin that are dangerous for affected dogs. Otherwise I would do the shots. Regards kall.

I agree with MrsD - Brisbane clubs are so far behind. I have Collies - big big manes and slim heads - so any type of flat collar comes straight off. Because of thier long delicate noses - they REFUSE to wear gentle leaders and such (rightly so I feel) anyway - we use check chains. Always have - well over 30 years. Yet you should hear the whining and moaning from obedience clubs up here if you want to attend obedience and insist on a check chain. Believe me - through those thick manes - there is no pinching or choking - just a tightening briefly if corrected. Also make sure you use the long links for long haired breeds and small round links for short hairs. We are about to start Agility and we are going through the same argument. Why can't obedience clubs let experienced owners do what they know is right for thier dog/s. I understand that with people who have never owned a dog - or a particular breed - they may benefit from "coaching" but leave experienced owners to thier accumulated knowledge and experience with thier breed. Do you agree? Kall