poodlefan

Yep, put the stuff you care about in the car and drive inland and south. about 800km should do it. Keep safe people. Staying put sounds like a plan to be avoided IMO. This thing's going to be a strong as Cyclone Tracy and if it hits a residential area, there won't BE homes to take shelter in. They will be ripped apart. Google a photo of Darwin post Tracy for an indication of what to expect. Here's one. And another

The simple answer is to train a reliable recall. A dog that comes when its called won't run away.

People gave me advice saying it probably wasnt a good idea to get a large dog for my first dog so yeah. I read shiba inus are loyal to there family and also very smart just have a stubborn streak. Probs still gonna rescue an older german shepherd but i just wanted to see what people thought of the shiba inus From what I can gather they're probably the most feline of dogs. I think there are far less challenging breeds for a first time dog owner. I don't think I'd write them off either but I don't understand why you're looking at them. They are a unique breed in some ways. Nothing like a GSD, that's for sure!!

In your last "what breed for me thread" you said you wanted a dog like this: I can't see anything about a Shiba Inu that remotely resembles those requirements. ;)

What breed is the dog? Personally I'd recommend your friend seek advice from her vet on this.

Or they can just break a window or crowbar a door off its hinges. Locked doors only stop honest people. Most thieves will avoid a house with a dog though. If you lock your gates and have a security system, a big dog door shouldnt be a problem IMO.

I couldn't make a recommendation - both are great breeds but quite different. I'd suggest you start contacting breeders and meeting dogs. One of the other will appeal more. I don't think you should make a choice until you've got "hands on" and had a chance to talk it over. As a jogging companion, I'd rate the Dobermann as the more athletic of the two but manners in either breed will be a matter of training. Either could be great or a nightmare depending on what effort you put in.

Probably PRA. That would make him a "B". He could be bred safely to "A" (clear) bitches but with dodgy hips, I wonder why you'd bother. Its not like you shouldn't be able to find clear dogs.

I have Geib gators and really like them. However, I agree with other posters who say don't buy sight unseen. You really need to handle them to see if they suit you. I'm a big fan of bent shank scissors but it all depends on what breed you're grooming.

Unless they get a lot of exercise, they're probably bored shiteless. Toy breeds still need a good daily walk. Only cautionary note I'd have about Bichons would be a tendency to skin issues. I'd add Toy Poodles to the list.

x 2 And blue to blue matings.. either highly ignorant, highly unethical or both. :rolleyes:

This is absolutely my worst nightmare. :rolleyes: I hope she makes a safe and full recovery.

Personally, I'd always recommend at least one level of club based training before starting "proper" agility classes. I'd do it to accustom my dog to focussing on me with other dogs around - that can be a real challenge with some dogs.

Talk to him about HD, PRA and recommend he only buy one from someone who tests their breeding dogs for this. Those breeders are out there but he'll hunt high and low to find one. If he doesn't give a damn that his dog might be blind at 5 or be dead at 2 due to dodgy hips, then he's beyond help. He does know that 70% of them shed does he? My guess is not. My guess is this person would care a great deal that he got a pup of good temperament that was not going to develop an inheritable disease, that would turn out to be what he expected. If he cares about that, he can be educated. You just have to sell it right. I just love it when people think those who advocate purebred dogs are 'snobs' but they'll go and deliberately source a dog from two purebred parents. :rolleyes: Pity they don't understand that they don't get to pick which attributes each parents give to the pup.

Lily the Toy Poodle barks to be let out and back in again. Of course, she doesn't care that there's a dog door Apparently ladies of mature years don't demean themselves by using them. She was a good mouser in her day too. Not sure the boys have many useful habits apart from killing tall weeds by peeing on them.

If it makes any difference, your dog is too young to be training on "proper" agility equipment so she'd only be eligible for "pre-agility" classes. Like show jumping, control on the flat must come before the animal starts training on obstacles. You need focus and control first. My advice is to start by seeing what's offered in your area. However, there's no reason why you can't do both!

My guess is pup is having a lot more fun too.

Perhaps its time to invest in one.

Not if the issue is possums! I Didnt see that the OP said there were possums? as she said the dogs was barking during the day? Possums are a different story From first post in thread: The reason to bring a dog inside at night isn't just focussed on curing the issue but on stopping your neighbours from shutting it up. People should be able to sleep.

Not if the issue is possums!

Your other option is to see these people at non dog friendly places like restaurants.

I think you'd be better off with Joint Guard and some cartrophen shots.

I'll look out for you at the coming shows then poodle-oo. Able bodied men I leave to help themselves.

I'd say do it when your puppy is old enough to have established manners and less likely to pick up bad habits from an adult. I'd wait until she was about 18 months old at least. Get another Beagle! A dog of the same breed means they will be matched in size, understand each other's body language etc. Get a male.

Surely more able bodied folk attending the get together can help out? I regularly help people with trolleys, gazebos etc.