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Awwwwwwwwww Millie's first rosette :thumbsup: Is your dad proud of 'his' girl? I've said it already but bloody good work and you should be very proud of Millie and yourself

Yep I know Myzchev, I meant pretty clear for events in Perth. Most of the 'usuals' who go to the meets don't trial or show yet. If heaps of people are going to Gero I could change the date I guess.

She's not that cute anymore Anyway I thought you wanted a Chestershepherdoodlerrier

Not Top Gun - the Rocky theme Going to get him a little tracksuit with a hoodie and he can do some air punches before each trial - Joking....

It's hard to believe but my special girl Trixie is almost 1 already!! So Perthies, who is up for a DOL Meet on 18th July at Piney Lakes to celebrate the occasion? (Her birthday is actually on the 11th but I have an agility trial in Rockingham that day ;) 18th seems to be pretty clear on the CAWA calendar ) ETA: Yes I am early but figured people need plenty off notice

Just watched the Clean Run Need for Speed DVD, heaps of good tips for nervous dogs Will have to try and put some of it into practice - a lot of their points I had already thought of and wondered if they would help him but the DVD has inspired me to try them out.

Why 'husband', can't it be 'boyfriend' ?

I saw these on FB earlier and cracked up at the one of Ed sucking on Harry's ball, with Harry standing there going 'throw it throw it throw it throw it' And yes you do have the cutest kids - and I'm anything but a kid lover

Well I'm second in Novice agility which should kick off around 9am, then second last in Excellent agility which would probably be about 11.30am? Then in the arvo first in Novice agility (approx 1pm maybe?) then second last in Excellent jumping (4pm-ish? Not sure!)

Aaah that cracked me up Funnily enough the screaming thing never put me off Tollers, just didn't feel I meet a Toller's needs! Maybe one day! Anybody here going to the trial on Sunday? VCBR are you entering any trials or leaving it for a bit? I am on a break with Toby until July 31st. However I will be at K9 on Sunday with Lincoln because (a) he has a fan that wants to meet him (b) my friend wants to get a Goldy so we are going to the specialty so I can do some introductions and © to listen to Maureen Gamble who bred Lincoln's great grandsire give a talk about breed type. Oooohhh Lincoln has a fan! :D Okay I'll see you on Sunday, I'll be easy to spot, look for the nigel-no-friends :D Hope you're not expecting to see that this Sunday Ah well we'll see how he feels on the day

Aaah that cracked me up Funnily enough the screaming thing never put me off Tollers, just didn't feel I meet a Toller's needs! Maybe one day! ETA: Then maybe I can join all you retrieving groupies Anybody here going to the trial on Sunday? VCBR are you entering any trials or leaving it for a bit?

I have no heating... every time I sit down I have two little velcro dogs clinging to me for warmth Yes it is Monah

That was quick! In Perth I went to the Reject Shop in Willetton (Southlands Shopping Centre) and they had piles of them, all different sizes. I got a little cat cave one for my Tentie.

I have a book that shows how to build one but can't remember if it is out of PVC or wood, I'll have a look when I get home. Probably want it to be really sturdy given Ruby's ramp issues Last thing you want is the frame collapsing with her on there!

I like the agility nerd site, some good stuff on there. I need more equipment so I can set stuff up like this (and a back yard ) I agree you did look very calm

Wagsalot's online store sells them (She's a DOLer) http://www.wagsalot.com.au/index.php?targe...;category_id=34

Entries close 9th August. ETA: Forms etc are available here if anyone is interested: http://www.perthroyalshow.com.au/competiti...itions/dogs223/

I think Kyzer would self destruct at the Royal Maybe I'll do it in a few years with Trixie or Kyzer if he gets better with people. Plus the thought of being locked in all day without even having access to a comfy car is a bit of a put off, I feel exhausted just thinking about it!

You just beat the 1 month mark, Jed Welcome back.

sounds like she's doing GREAT!! where is the video??? As far as the speed thing...just keep running. You will find that you can incorporate some lateral distance as & when her obstacle focus, confidence & experience is where you want it. Dogs have amazing peripheral vision, so long as you are moving in the right direction & your shoulders are telling her where to go, she is likely to keep going the right way, regardless of how fast you are moving. If she gets so far ahead that she is making her own choices, I would let her make them for now. The last thing you want her to do is make her unsure or doubt you. Sounds like she's going to be awesome :D . I was hoping you wuldn't say that ;) Just joking. Thanks for the tips Vickie I guess once she's doing obstacles properly and has some obstacle discrimination it owuld be easier to send her out to things too. No

At training last night I did some stuff with Kyz but spent most of the time doing stuff with Trixie. Thought I'd better pull my finger out since she's almost 1 already We can do both type of tunnels no problem :D and did a spread jump and a broad jump, contacts on the baby dog walk. It amazes me how different she is to Kyzer, she is so quick, I cannot keep up with her already if there are any more than 3 jumps, she's like a freaking Whippet! People with speedy dogs - what do I do? It is new to me Is it just a matter of gradually training to build up distance work? She's very keen though, I do enjoy training her, even if I do get puffed out I thought the distractions would be too much for her but she didn't even run off after any running dogs and din't chase after the noise of Millie's iSqueak

I got 3 of the $3 coles blankets they're stripy and quite cute.

I wouldn't of thought you'd get any breed papered for $800 well maybe a stb There are a few breeds that are cheaper than $800, Tenterfields go for $550 - $600 and I've seen other breeds for about that too.

Here is an interesting thread with some prices of purebreed dogs, but doesn't seem to have info for Saints on there. http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=153400 Not necessarily, one of my dogs is a rare breed and she cost less than $1000, it varies between breeders and breeds. I know someone who sells them for $350 more than I paid though. Yes I agree that you should find a breeder you like that health tests and breeds to improve, especially for a breed like a St Bernard.

No way - one of mine permanently has a coat or two on and the one who refuses to wear a coat is only seen occasionally when he emerges from under his blankets