Monah

Just adding, what poodlefan said about making sure YOU are not a resource is extremely important. Also, please make sure any behaviourist REALLY knows what they are doing, the wrong advice can be a disaster. I travelled 3 half hours and up to 5 hours( even did a weekend seminar) to see one and paid a lot of money and it was VERY worth it (took the dog of course ) and she offered to come all the way to our place too if needed. This was nearly 4 years ago and we are now friends and she still asks how things are going. My dog is NOT awful at all, but I had never had to deal with any 'aggressive' issues in my life and was 'clueless' and wanted the BEST advice I could get. This dog was terrific with the dogs we had at the time, so I had no idea there would be issues with a new pup, I was wrong and I have learnt a lot, but nowhere near enough, learn new things every day!!!

Both of them are fixed.... Thanks for everyones advice. I will try to look for a beahavourist down this way... The little witches were best buds last night. They normally sleep in seperate beds but noo not last night, they had to sleep with each other.. Yes, well don't get conned by that old trick They have issues, don't think because they appear to be 'best friends' that the issue has 'gone away'. Feed separate, supervise, and make sure they are not together if no one is home. It only takes one to find an old 'treat' in the garden or a similar thing to happen for a fight to break out. I sound OT, and I am a worry wort, but better safe than sorry. DOgs this size can do a lot of damage to each other, or god forbid, cause a fatality I don't let mine sort it out, if one gets 'narky', even slightly, they are chastised. Mine are both desexed bitches too, a year apart in age. I really do hope this is sorted soon for you. Don't allow their 'you are my best friend again' act to let your guard down.xxxxx

Terrifying. you poor thing. Yes, behaviourist, if only to help you sort out what is going on yourself and give you a program to help the situation. Feed separately. I always feed mine apart, separate rooms, and they are in separate rooms when no one is at home. You may have to face the fact that this will need to be managed in a certain way forever. food can turn resource guarders into 'bitches' and this can be the only time they behave this way, but a behaviourist will be able to help you with this by observing them. Please be careful, they are large dogs. The gsd may not be the 'dominant' (hate that word) dog at all. I know plenty of them who are not and are underdogs. Also, sometimes the one dog may be the 'leader' in one area of life, and the other elsewhere. The food thing appears to be more about resources than 'leading'. I do TOT with both of mine and it's very helpful. I don't worry about 'door' stuff or who is first on walks or anything else as they chop and change daily, but I do have a resource guarder so am aware of watching out for this. Luckily they have never had an altercation. HOpe you have recovered and are OK.xxxxxxxx

HI Daisy. What are the prerequisites for joining the Dog Log? :p I can relate to the cold thing, of course it is never cold here so I have no excuse! I think the heat is worse, in Darwin the dogs were only able to have 10 min walks most days (heat) and were stuffed! I can see why there are a lot of overweight dogs there. The ground is scorching too.... So, where do I start?

Fantastic news. I'm very very happy for you AND Ollie (we have an Ollie too, he is Ollie-Wally! ) My spin has the ear thing too! OMG! I get around with a 'nappy' over my shoulder for constant ear wipes xxx

We use neocort here often. It's excellent stuff. Poor Earl, he is adorable!! I'm sure it couldn't have been him who wrecked his collar :p xxxxx

I'd hardly call the Pyrenean Mountain dog tiny weighing in at about 80kg! I grew up in UK watching Belle & Sebastian on the TV, so I am familiar with this breed, LOL! Certainly does not have ringlets! sorry, I meant pyrenean sheepdogs are tiny My lakeland breeder used to breed them too so I know they are BIG. Just trying to think of large fluffies with no 'ears'.

Pyrenean mountain or sheepdog? although these are tiny ;and mountain dogs are not (as far as I know there were hundreds around when I was a teenager) new to aust.

Now I wanna cry... Whats a Bearded Collie If it turns out to be a Russian - please let me know who has it - might be my second breed beardies are scottish. heaps around, well compared to some other breeds. great at flyball and agility although god knows how they see!! cute, fairly long in the body and shortish legs though. very nice intelligent doggy! ;)

I first thought maybe Picardy Shepherd but they have 'ears' Estrela mountain dog but this is Portugese. Apart from the dogs mentioned already I cannot think of a french fluffie Schapendoes? too small and dutch though. Portugese sheepdog. Atlas shepherd?(morrocon) French gundogs: french pointing griffon pont-audemer spaniel great griffon vendeen. Barbet, French and very fluffy!! Let us know, with pic!

PHEW!!! what a great OH!! Hey fiona, how that TALIN going

agree :p I would be freaking out!! Please please remember prevention is the key. Do not allow this to happen by keeping the dog in a safe area while you are no there to supervise. Out of sight = in trouble, for any dog. The only way to stop it is yes training, but also by not allowing it to occur in the first place. I have a 'room' for my dogs that is dog proof although now they are older they are fine and can be trusted (as long as there is nothing NOTHING our anywhere in the kitchen and bins are in LOCK DOWN etc. It's all common sense, just think, would I leave a 15 month old child in here and trust them to be 'good' while I am out for several hours?? NEGATIVE make sure OH realises it is NOT the dog's fault, not done on purpose etc. just a lack of 'thinking' on the human's part. I would not call chewing something available or accidentally scratching a car (dogs do have claws after all!) a behavioural problem, it's a human problem.

That's true Greytmate :D Whilst my dogs have extremely soft mouths, in fact the spin has caught birdies and thye have flown away out of her mouth perfectly intact , there is the possibility that one day a person will see little Johnnie grabbed ont eh hand by this big dog and not understand. This is why they must learn the toy thing, for their own sake, I don't want my dog to be labelled dangerous, PTS. etc because of an endearing action (to us!) that is misread by someone else. LizT, I can relate!! this is why we have LOTS of toys and a toy hospital ;) :D :D and, you can get toys without stuffing we have foxy loxy and they love him!!!!!

OMG! That's awful Jules. While no one normally stays overnight (unless absolutely neccessary) it is unthinkable that renae got out of her cage Obviously it was ot closed properly. Awful, I would be very upset too. If she is drinking she does not need a drip(unless meds are in it) and should be better at home. I dont' leave mine either and am lucky here as my vet will let me go in with mine if they have to be there. Poor Renae, she must have been very frightened ;) Hope she is feeling a lot better now. The only places I know that may have someone overnight is very very large vet hospitals, vets really cannot have people in there overnight. If an animal is on the edge, car accident, snake bite etc. a vet will usually stay, otherwise I've never heard of it. So they are not unusual, but really, the cage SHOULD have been closed properly!!!!!!

She's a gundog, pretty normal and yes very cute. My dogs are the same, however due to the hysteria over any dog mouthing etc. and others not being in the know, we have several toys all over the house :D and in moments of excitement ours pick up a toy to carry. As soon as you know someone is coming, hear it etc. just say, get your toy, and they learn to meet and greet with a toy. Much safer and also prevents excited barking /woooo wooo ing (well sometimes, they seem to be able to make noise even with their mouths stuffed full of fluffy bunny!) Your goldie will love a soft toy or several :D ;) many of us on here are toy addicts xxxx

Jane Harper! She is really lovely, we have had/known her for several years as have a few other dolers. Wonderful person and behavourist, definately NOT harsh

gorgeous gorgeous GSP!!! what a lucky boy, and you too! Beautiful photos xxxx

Can you go to a vet/dermatologist? After a lot of money spent and allergic reactions we found a great dermatologist (thanks to my vet ) and within half an hour (scratch tests) knew everything the dog was allergic to. It's much better to know than guess, we have vaccs. for her and she has never looked back after 2 years on the program, It haas been fantastic for us, and the dog of course!!

we have The Girlchild and The Boychild here!!!

Exactly, I don't understand what this topic is about Personally I find News, Rainbow Bridge, BSL and Rescue all far too confronting and upsetting, so I venture in there around once a year! at my own peril That is why there are different sections of Dol

Oh, found him, gorgeous!!

How exciting!!! which one is he? I'll check him out You must be over the moon.

Excellent we have also had 4 older dogs, one age 7 when we got her, who have all been fantastic with kids etc. and you do know what you are getting. another dog I've had since a young puppy does not like them much at all But I dont have kids now so we manage very well.

This is crazy. I would ask the person who PMd you and put you intouch with a breeder you have already tried (who said no), why they said no. With so many breeders around there must be someone who has children, and is happy for a dog to go to a good home, even with children. Do the shows, let breeders see for themselves how the kids are etc. I used to go with 5 kids, and have never had a single problem with a breeder. Another thing that may help is how dogs are around you, although cavs are so sweet they are lovely with everyone As far as saying you have children, yes be honest, but maybe you could 'suss' things out first, make enquiries and see how you go, add that you do have children, see how that goes down etc. I could be way off track, but it seems peculiar that all breeders are not willing to allow a dog into your home, for whatever reason. Another path would be to check out all the rehomes/.rescues in aust. Our best dog as a 'nanny', carer, playmate, protector, sleeping partner, etc etc. was a breed most dont associate as good kids dogs, a cattle dog. She was magnifique!! The other breeds were great too , but she was an all rounder. perfect. Kids down the road walk a cav every day, lovely red?? one, and it PULLS them all over the road, goes mad for other dogs, and barks barks barks She is adorable, but OMG! needs a bit of training. Just because she is little is not a reason for the kids to be walking her at all.

HI again. that's a shame. I still think your best bet is to investigate shows, meet breeders and when you hit it off with one or two, which you probably will do, build up a relationship. Some dogs i've had I've waited over 2 years for and have been very close to all the breeders of both dogs and cats in our family. Some since the 1960s and 70s Once people are comfortable with you and the children you will have a lovely dog before you know it. You probably aren't doing this, but, do you come accross as a little desperate, in a hurry, want it now? This can also put some people off who consider that if you are serious, you will wait This is fair enough too. I wish you lots of luck