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We also used to take 100's Of photos and would give them to the owners when they picked up their dogs, owners were happy to see their dogs have a good time and had no hesitation leaving then with us, as often you worry when you leave dogs at kennels, like any parent, hoping they are enjoying themselves. It was always the owners choice if they wanted their dog in social interaction with other dogs, we had many options. The dog could have individual play with a staff member or super playtime with other dogs (matched with suitability) For many "social" dogs staying for a long period I think it was important for them to get that social time with other dogs, they would quickly become depressed if this was something they were used to on a regular basis, the last thing you want in your kennel is an unhappy dog We had some "family" dogs come in together where one was a quite older dog, who was past the time where he wanted to play, with another dog who was young and playful. It was good to be able to separate the dogs into different social groups to be able to provide them with that enrichment :) the older dog would mellow around and lay out in the sun with quieter dogs and the pup would burn all his energy playing with other dogs.

There is one kennel I know of in Melbourne that kennels strange dogs together all the time, completely unacceptable I think, I would never leave dogs unsupervised who didnt know each other (as in are from the same family). When I questioned the owner of this, he said they have no issues....my response, well too bad if you did, cause your not their at night are you!!!

When I used to work at a boarding kennels, we used to have group playtimes, where each dog would be assessed for the suitability to join a group :) it worked well, it was only ever done under supervision, the dogs were never left alone, there were never any games played with balls or toys and no food or treats around either, as these are obviously high value items. I can honestly say in the 3 years I worked there, we never had one issue, from a kennel hand point of view, the difference in the dogs at the kennels that got social time with other dogs, to those that didnt (at owner request) was amazing :)

love little Griffons!

LOve your new star Nevafollo all the very best with him :) love his name too

My puppies bark, and bounce around like idiots, sometimes it's because they are unsure with big dogs they haven't seen before, but they will go investigate and end up doing the sweet puppy kisses.....othertimes they will bounce around and bark in play... If he is barking and stepping towards her and then bouncing back when she comes towards him, it sounds like typical GSD play to me....but obviously hard to gauge without seeing it :-)

I agree I would be feeding a litter a super premium dry food like Advance or Royal Canin :) I fed supercoat once to a dog I owed and found I had to feed more to keep condition on, even though you are feeding the puppy version, I imagin this may be the same thing With your puppies losing condition if not enough is consumed, but their little tummies are much to little to eat so much :) Too much mixed in all together in mushyness is unappealing! :laugh: maybe try and simplify it, don't blend the food, just soak the puppy dry food and alternate between puppy canned, mince and sardines :)

I dont find it a sad movie (as in not nice to watch) I find it a beautiful story of a much loved dog, same with Marley and Me and Red Dog, all brilliant movies...all tear jerkers but thoroughly enjoyed them all..

I personally wouldnt have a trainer there whilst the visitors were there as this may in fact stress the dog more and then associate this as negative...seperate the dog (by seperating I mean allowing the dog its own area, do not change the dogs routine, as then they will feel something is not right), allow her access to somewhere where she feels safe, do not force her to interact with the visitors, let her be :) German Shepherds especially at this age can go through a second "fear period"

Ooops, haha sorry Sway I meant Friday night :) but thanks for the info

Couldnt you have her prog tested to see where exacly she is in her season? I have seen some dogs very flirtatious, but not actually ready to mate just yet :)

Does anyone know if we are able to set up Gazebos on a Thursday night at all?

Your Akita is very cute xx

In the movie puppy hatchi is played by a Shiba Inu, through the movie they use Akita's :)

Do you show him yourself? I only ask as sometimes my girl looks flat with me, but give her to someone else and it's a different dog! :) As Janba said, the show ring is not the be all and end all :) as long as your happy with him otherwise:)

Sir WJ I too lost my beautiful just 2 year old GSD in Feb this year, I have been hopeful that she would visit me in my dreams, but she hasn't But her son I have (4 months old) is the spitting image of her, his eyes are definately hers :) and his character is all his mum....maybe she knows I'm in good hands ? :) I would love to see my girl again, I miss her terribly....

It doesn't take 3 months in Victoria I had mine back and approved in approx 2-3 weeks :)

My little man is now 16 weeks old, time flies, but he is every bit my beautiful boy More shows this weekend, sure we will have some fun Avahlee Secret Vendetta "Leo" 16 weeks

Your Kelpie is just gorgeous all the best :) lovely strength :)

Just to add GSD Ch Freevale Crazy In Pink was not exhibited :)

Never seen a Bluetick Coonhound, are there any entered?

Could you get some Bactrum (sp?) from your vet and give them a dose of this?

I am sorry that this affects you so much

Well done :) looking forward to seeing the photos :) Did you have fun :)

Hudson is just lovely I do wish you all the best with him