joelle

Def the XL. Even if not used full time, they come in really handy, such as after ops, or visiting children. For the dog or the child I would say if you crate tain a pup, they usually like their crate anyhow in my experience.

Such a difficult decision for you to make. Poor old fella, he had a good life.

I would go with the mobile vet.

Thinking of you

Training did start the 19th but there is no class this Monday due to public holiday, so you won't miss out on as much as you think.

Yes but was that an 'official' training, ? our trainer told us there wsnt supposed to be a training session, just enrolments, but they changed their mind and had a session instead. I thought it was more 'ad hoc' than planned. So was that week 1 or is 3rd May week 1?

Sorry, I don't know then I don't participate in the classes so I just assumed there was training because I saw everyone there. When I first enrolled there was training that night, too. Regardless though, training kicks back in week after next :D

Yep either way its back on 3rd may! yay

Training did start the 19th but there is no class this Monday due to public holiday, so you won't miss out on as much as you think.

Yes but was that an 'official' training, ? our trainer told us there wsnt supposed to be a training session, just enrolments, but they changed their mind and had a session instead. I thought it was more 'ad hoc' than planned. So was that week 1 or is 3rd May week 1?

Harley will be 12wks on Tuesday and is getting his 2nd set of vaccinations on Sunday.

2 weeks from then is 2nd may, We dont start official training until Monday 3rd so I dont see how they think you will miss2 weeks?

I know that woman! She was my instructor last term

Yep, its waiting 2 weeks for his vaccinations to kick in .. better to be safe than sorry!

He's already learning 'sit', 'drop' and 'wait' (stay) ... I've home-trained my two dogs (a Rotti and a Sibe) but wanted Harley going to obedience more for the socialisation - but I will just ensure I get him out and about as much as possible after the 2 weeks. . . was hoping to get to the Perth DOL meet but he'll still be too young . Maybe the next one!

I know that loads of vets offer puppy classes for socialisation and they can go before they are finished their vacs

We checked that out with our vet but Harley was too old when we asked (10wks) and then the vet told us he's probably too big for the other puppies as they'd all be 8-12 wks old

Try here:

http://trainapuptime.com/

They cover basic obidiece and socialization and by the time it finishes there won't be a big wait until you start next term.

And then for consistency, she also does the puppy class at Southern River, I would highly recommend her

Westozmike, I cannot recommend these puppy classes highly enough:

http://trainapuptime.com/

Very good understanding of different breeds, small class sizes .

x2

Im going to have a looksie around, look forward to meet some of you there

Hi, Southern River are taking enrolments on 19th - this coming Monday - at 6.30 - 7.pm. Ill be there too :D

I love the puppy stage. the goofiness the snuggles, the smell, all just gorgeous. My last 2 experiences were easier than my first, I think we just keep learning. I would not have another puppy without a crate, which is amazing because until 2 years ago I had never even contemplated it, but Jake and Rosie both loved their crate, they were secure and safe and housetrained really quickly. It certainly made my life much easier especially for Jake as JRT pups are tiny so at least I knew where he was Neither of them dug or chewed, We went to puppy school, life was a breeze.

My first dog Ellie was Oh My God What Have I Done. With no experience I bought a BYB cross bred lab x staffy :D who now resembles a great dane. :D I didn't have the crate for her (totally uneducated) the vet thought she was 6 weeks old not 8 as I was told she was full of worms - all in all a very unwell badly bred puppy. She was also very dominant towards us - and I believe that she still would be if we didnt follow NILIF.

So despite not being the most experienced person in the owrld, I have learned and improved alot and lo and behold, my puppy raising experiences have too.........

Thanks!

I think I might see how relaxed or restless he is and decide what to do when we go to bed. His crate is near my bed, so I should become aware if he gets restless. I'm sure I'll be awake most of the night anyway!

My girl is 7 months and can hold on all night - especially if in her crate - guaranteed no accidents

Advance and Super coat mixed...reason being..... Rosie came to me on Advance and I was already feeding Jake supercoat. Rosie though Jakes supercoat was nicer than her advance and Jake thought her advance was nicer than his supercoat.

Solution:- I mix them together for both dogs 2 cups of advance to every 1/2 cup of supercoat or thereabouts. Works well for me and my dogs.

Anyone know if city farmers or better pets and gardens are open tomorrow? Their websites are no help, mention nothing about easter trading.

Mim, I was in city farmers southern river on Thursday. I think they were only closing on Friday. so should be open tomorow, possibly shorter hours. 10.00 - 4 rings a bell

I would like to know some interactive toys /games that would be good to have / play with our JRT. I am mainly wanting things for when he is outside in his pen. Are tug toys suitable? Why I'm asking about the tug toys is because sometimes Sam will tug at my skirt (something I want to stop him doing) . I wonder would a tug toy make this behaviour worse or better? What else can I have in his pen to make it more interesting? He has a pool and a sandpit.

Another JRT?

Ive been up there the last 2 weeks and no-one has said anything / approached me. To be fair alll I have been doing is walking Rosie around the grounds and watching the classes, to get her used to the sounds and smells of lots of dogs in one area before I enrol her in the next term, but that in itself is also a form of training?

If you mean off leash training - I think I read somewhere that if you are member of any of the clubs there, you can use the grounds at your discretion? I thought there was some form of training / function held there most days / evenings?

Hi, I read the development calendar and was interested to note that the second fear phase comes in approx 8 months. is this set in stone or can this appear younger? ie 6 months?

ETA I also just read some of your advice earlier where you say a female deveolops quicker than a male so Im guesing we could be entering FP2? It sounds like clear confident leadership, ongoing training and socialising will help to bring her out the other end safely:)

I have had dogs from BYB, refuges and god knows where :D DOL plus my own experiences have influenced me to buy a puppy only from a registered breeder but not confined to breeders on DOL on here.

Ellie - She is a big boof head and i wanted nice girly name to contradict that. I liked Ellie.

Jake - After a professional mx rider who won the championship the year Jake was born. Also "Jake the muss" off 'once were warriors' - big tough guy - Jake was so tiny when we got him, the complete opposite of a big tough guy

Rosie was to be called Ascha but when I met her she was far to feminine and pretty and I felt that Ascha was more lion like - Rosie was a gentle pretty name and suited her much better..I also wanted to follwo the theme of human names and "Rosie" sat well when said with "Jake."

Abrham

Appollo

Armand

Bailey x 3

Balou

Bandit

Banjo

Bardigrub

Bart

Barton

Baxter

Bear x2

Benji

Benny

Billy

Bing

Bluey

Boxer

Brady

Brock

Brockie

Brody

Bruce

Bud

Bundy

Caramel

Carl

Champ

Charlie x 4

Chevy

Chip

Coco

Cooper

Cowan x 2

Cuba

Danny

Darcy x 2

Dashx2

Deakin

Dean

Declan

Delgado

Diablo

Diesel

Digby

Digger

Dinky

Douglas

Dumas

Dylan

Eddie

Elijah

Edge

Esky

FlashBazil

Frank

Gandor

Greedy

Hail

Harley

Harrison

Henry

Hudson

Ivan

Jack

Jake

Jasper x 2

JayDee

Jethro

Jett

Jordan

Joshua

Judd

Juggie

Kahn

Kaiser

Kasper

Kaos

Kiba

Kei

Kisho

Kyzer

Leroy

Lestat

Logan

Luca

Lukas

MacKenzie

Max x 2

Maxie

Merlot

Merry

Milky

Milosh

Minook

Mistral

Mr Darcy

Nammu

Nigel

Noah

Nova

Nudge

Nugget

Onslow

Oz

Payton

Piikki

Porsha

Punch

Quick

Raffy

Randy

Reeve

Riku

Riley

Ripley

Rocks

Rove

Rover

Roy Jones Jnr

Rupert

Rusty

Scout

Scratch

Shadow

Silas

Snitch

Speed

Spencer

Spike

Sport

Spud

Sterling

Storm

Swanky

Tazz x 2

Teddy

Tey Dog

Thunder

Tiger

Tirra

Tub

Tusca

Tye

Tyson

Ulf

Wags

Walker

Watson

Weave

Willy

Woody

Zac

Zedley

Zephyr

Zeus

Abbey

Abby

Alika

Alchemy

Amber

Amelia

Amy x 2

Anais

Annie

Anastacia (Annie)

Angel X3

Anishinaabe

Annabelle

Annabella

April

Arizona

Asante sana

Ashka

Askari

Astro

Audrey

Aura

Ayla

Baba

Baci

Bailey

Becky

Bella x3

Bit

Blossom

Bonny x 2 (Bonnie)

Brandy

Bree

Bridie

Buffy

Cally

Cassie

Cedar

Chelsea

Chloe x 2

Charlotte

Cinta

CJ

Claire

Claudia

Clover

Cleoparta

Coco x2

Daisy

Dallas

Delilah

Delta

Demi

Dexta

Dinky

Durham

Dyzney

Ebony

Echo

Elizabeth

Ella

Ellie

Ellie x2

Emily

Emma

Erin

Evie

Fanta

Finta

Froggy

Gabby

Gemma

Ginny

Glitter

Grace

Griffin

Gypsy x2

Harlow

Hayley x2

Heddy

Heidi x2

Holly x 5

Honey

Honour

Imogen - Imy

Jade

Jane

Jay Jay

Jenna

Jessie

Jezebel

Jindi

Jodie

Juliet

Kara

Karma

Karmen

Kaos

Katie

Katy

Kayla

Keilani

Kenzie

Kiesha

Kizzey

Krissy

Kuean - (Queen)

Lacey

Layla

Lea (lele)

Lexi

Lily x 2

Lobo

Logan

Lola

Lottie

Lucy x4

Mable

Maddison

Maggie x2

Mallee

Marie Claudette

Marlo

Meg

Merrique

Mia

Millie x2

Minnie x 2 (Mynni)

Mischka

Molly x4

Molly Coddle

Mya

Nala

Narla

Natasha

Ness

Olivia

Paxy

Pearl

Peggie

Pebbles

Pip

Polly

Popcorn

Porridge

Quince

Reba

Rebel

Reno

Rhoda

Rogue

Rommi

Rosey

Rosie

Roxy

Ruby x3

Sabrina

Sadie

Safire

Sally x2

Sascha x 2

Satu

Savannah

Shae

Shandy

Shannon

Sharnie

Sheba

Shine

Sinta

Sienna

Skye

SkySnow

Sophie x2

Springy

Spook

Stella x2

Stimpy X2

Storm

Sue

Sybill

Tara

Tasha

Tayla

Teegan

Tess

Tessa

Texas

Tia x 2

Tilly x3

Tinny (tin tin)

Tori

Tully

Vada

Voodoo

Winter

Wilhelmina

Xanthe

Zillah

Ziva

Zoe x 3

I am not familiar with what is required for obedience trials. jake is not super obedient, but that is because I havent put the effort in. Whn out off leash, he will run and wander and sniff but as soon as I whistle or call him he is straight back to me. That is without me putting in too much effort either. He is an extremely loyal little dog, whether presented with challenges or not, so he - as an individual dog - would probably be good for agility or obedience. We did agility for a while with him but my son lost interest in the formal kind (he was th eonly child) so he does it in the back yard

Brian is my shadow, he loves me if I go outside, he comes with me, if I get on the couch, he gets on the couch and licks my face to death. He has energy to burn but most of the time just wants to be with me.

This describes Jake my 2yr old JRT perfectly

I have a 2 yr old male JRT who is very busy, active, loyal, obedient, very good recall, but a complete snugglebum too. He is a very small dog with a very big heart. And yes , he thinks he is the boss of the others but a word from me puts him back in his place. The word that jumps out at me to describe him most is loyal.

Hi another perthie here

Lulu. 19/10/07 - 30/10/09 aged 2 yrs and 1 week and 4 days......

A typical JRT x chi, Such a fiery little character that I was blessed to know and love. She was taken by a snake last week, but in true Lulu character, she fought to the bitter end. The snake also lost its fight for life.

Her family are left behind, distraught and devastated. Her 12 yr old owner and co-owner cry themselves to sleep at night at the empty mound on the bed where Lulu once lay. Her doggy brother hasnt eaten properly for a week. Her human mum and dad stare silently at the empty bed and disused toys. No words need to be said, the silence is deafening....

My own JRT Jake cannot understand where his bestest friend has gone....She was there last time he went to play, "where is she mum?"

"Why havent the kids taken us to river this week mum", "Why arent we going on a bike ride mum" "Wheres Lulu , I wanna go play, I havent seen her all week, lets go play" "whats up with the kids"??

RIP Lulu. You will never be forgotten chick, go run with Lizzy n Larry, they will be so surprised to see you so soon after them, after all, they were 15, you were only just 2 years old.....there but Im sure they will show you ropes....

I know I am very very proud to have had the pleasure of being your 'auntie'. We hasdsuch fun watching you, Jake and the kids get up to your antics together. I know the kids will grow up and remember you to their own kids about the adventures you guys had together. I wonder if ever realised just how special you were and what you meant to two young kids and a JRT

...A 12 yr old girl, her best buddy/cousin - also 12 yrs old, and their 2 dogs, the very close friendship so tragically cut short. :D