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$100+ taxi fares?

If your such a strong advocate of the pound situation and dogs in general, spend the time you would be bitching on this person by taking some shelter dogs for a walk. Amazing what you can achieve when you are on a mission.

Be helpful, not critical even reg. breeders have 'mistakes'. She isnt a BYB and Im sure she will make sure it doesnt happen again. Help her responsibly home the puppies, mistakes happen. This happened to a non DOL friend of mine. Pups in good homes and dog now desexed through my help and advice. A breeder acquaintance of mine assisted the person with all the finer detailed stuff like vacs dates, whelping questions etc.

I cant help from here but sending positive thoughts to you and your family.

We have 2 in Diamond Creek one at the DC cricket club, massive oval fully enclosed, great dogs and shelter if it starts to rain, and another adjoining the YMCA on the opposite side of the road, quite a bit smaller. We also have the old pony club grounds. Ring your council and the ones adjoining to find out local areas. Both Wattle Glen and Hurstbridge have them also but that is in the opposite direction

Latest pics, let me know if it works http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/al...7900&ref=mf

2 in the 1st post, too tired to swap puters to reduce properly

perfect, and all is looking up. Its amazing how much a young dog learns from a mature one. No barking, in this neck of the woods.

I own the 2 best bitches in the world, and thats all I have to say about that. Perfect combination. Was thinking what I had done so wrong to have such a shitty past year- I now get my reward for getting through it. I cant believe people rehome their dogs when a baby is on its way, if I didnt have mine dragging me out getting exercise and fresh air every night up til the birth I think I would have gone completely insane. Thanks girls!!

O.K. If you want Then Ill remove your name from the list but you did already accept it and the people who nominated you think its well deserved and so do I. You mentioned I had a couple early last year and heard anything since. I wasnt able to talk about it at the time. I dont know who nominated, how many or what was said. Apologies to those who took the time to do it. O.K. I understand Ill take it out but you do still deserve it. Thanks, hoping to get there still. Was fantastic last year.

O.K. If you want Then Ill remove your name from the list but you did already accept it and the people who nominated you think its well deserved and so do I. You mentioned I had a couple early last year and heard anything since. I wasnt able to talk about it at the time. I dont know who nominated, how many or what was said. Apologies to those who took the time to do it.

Im sorry but I cant accept the nomination under the circumstances it came about

Just in case you missed my question the first time. just in case you missed post 13 http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?s=&a...t&p=4331619 just in case you missed post 39 http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?s=&a...t&p=4332226 In case you misssed post 42 ETA

Just in case you missed my question the first time. just in case you missed post 13 http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?s=&a...t&p=4331619 ETA: Well, I missed page 3, so I'm as bad as you Any trainers going to add an opinion?

depending on the nature of this thread, it may not be the right thing to do at this point. People may be looking for a trainer in Melbourne, google the name and read negative comments. I will PM you at this stage

Positive reinforcement of your own animal. No definitions of pats or glides either. Never been a head thumper myself

Well it took me a second to get over the mental picture of you stroking your daughters lover on the head, but assuming you are talking about how dogs react - mine don't like the 'thump thump' type patting on the head much, but they love having their ears played with or me stroking the top of their noses. I think it's about the type of touch as much as the location, and how much they trust the person doing it. they are 2 and 4. Will edit the mystery R.

My Shep does a hardcore bum dance, then she will start trying to shake hands. Elliot used to go behind you, go between your legs and try and lift you up via your crutch. Whippet does a half eye close and tries her noble look

"It irritates them" "How would you like it"? My daughters love being stroked on the back of the head when relaxing, or even playing with their hair and I havent been bitten or snarled at yet. I usually cheek fondle or shoulder scratch. ETS 'r' from lover

Not picking, but why does everyone use flea rinse unless your dog has fleas? Potent concoction IMO

Do they disinfect the bath?

Im talking about the ones in Salons, not those petrol station car wash things. Our local includes hydro bath, blower and all products for $20, smaller dogs are less.

best for you to organise an area for baby where you hang out most. Even 2 and 4 year olds still drag their toys out and want to play where you are. If youre cooking dinner, baby will be in the same room, probably on the floor or in the pram. Same in the lounge where your TV is. Kids need and want to be with you, you will find that your toy room is just an extra storage space for the first 3 years, unless you want to sit in there all day. That is where crate training is perfect in this situation. You will find the outside thing the biggest issue, hanging clothes on the line, or crawl time or tree watching time. If our kids have friends over and a running around like idiots as they will do, I will chuck them in the crate. The Shepherd has decided to use the slide and trampoline with or without the kids so I have had to put a stop to that quickly. When the kids are finished, the nutbags will go and use the trampoline, cubby and racing strip as they please. If i cant be bothered being outside with the kids and want to window watch, then the dogs are crated. Too easy. Crate training solves so many problems, and prevents them. Better that then your dog being confined to a space that restricts viewing and inclusiveness.

I am due in a week and a half. I got another dog a month ago. Both are treated like dogs and crated trained. Charlie (whippet) was removed from bed sneaking around 5 months ago and now sleeps indoors with the Shepherd. Here is your problem: "She's our baby and is spoilt rotten. She's an indoors dog when we are at home and stays outside when we are out. She also sleeps with us in our bed. When the new baby comes home, I don't neccessarily want to change this. We like having her in our bed and she likes sleeping there too" She is not a baby she is a dog and has to be treated like one, that has to change now. I insisted on getting another dog prior to the new baby for many reasons, but firstly so it can go through the transitions slowly with us and both can learn the Rules from the start. Her breeder was totally supportive of reasons for getting her now, as was the breeder who didnt grow me a pup in time Not hard to get a dog back down off its high horse if you start now. Snother dog is a good idea, but remember finances will be short for a while. MDBA had some good notes on this, also I have on ocassion heard Erny talk a bit about this too.