Baby Dragon

Something in the story just doesn't sound right anyway. You don't ask permission before going into a restaurant, you don't go up to them and say that you want to bring your Guide Dog, is that ok? You just walk in because you're allowed to (same if you're in a wheelchair or use crutches or a walking stick.) You don't ask permission.

I can't really imagine them walking in and going "I want to bring my Guide Dog, is that allowed?"

Also, guide dogs and assistance dogs are very clean and well groomed. There would be less dander etc and hopefully that would mean there was less chance of an allergic reaction for somebody else. If somebody was that allergic to dogs, they'd have to take precautions in their every day life like crossing the street if they saw somebody walking their dog, and maybe avoiding people who own pets in case they have pet hair or dander on their clothes. Although some people may have allergies that severe, I don't think it would be very common.

They're so cute!!!

The other case where the chef was allergic, got me thinking... what would happen if a person with a guide dog went into a restaurant where someone worked or was dining that was severely allergic to dogs? Obviously you cannot ask a blind person to leave or refuse admittance, but if another diner or a worker was allergic to the point they couldn't be around a dog (whether it be guide or other)...what would happen there?

In that case, if the allergy was debilitating, then both disabilities would need to be accommodated, usually by the two parties steering clear of each other.

If it was a waiter, then a different waiter could wait on the table. If it was a customer, then whoever is second to arrive (allergic customer or person with guide dog or assistance dog) can be moved further away to a different table.

If the business was making a genuine effort to accommodate both disabilities, I would hope they wouldn't be accused of discrimination. I know that if I was seated, and was then told that somebody who was already at a table next to me was allergic, I would be happy to move. But if I was already seated and they were second to arrive, I would hope that they would be the ones to move. It's about accommodating everybody.

I think they look better with a bit of fur on their muzzle like Cherry Lee

She's such a pretty colour

Do Guide dogs have a special badge/pass thing that shows they are a Guide Dog - I know that the Assistance Dogs have to?

I don't know about other Guide Dog organisations, but Guide Dogs Vic gives their handlers an ID card, and I think the dogs wear a Guide Dog medallion.

The Guide Harnesses the dogs wear are pretty obvious. Some harnesses also have signs on the handles saying "Please don't touch my Guide Dog."

I personally feel that working ability is much more important than looks.

Look at what these pups can do at 7 1/2 weeks old

There are other videos of the puppies at different ages :nahnah:

My yellow lab has black eye rims and a dark liver nose, is it common to have that mix?

Interesting thread. I've seen a few yellows and chocolates with really light eyes. What would cause that?

A variation from breed standard

They freaked me out.

Interesting thread. I've seen a few yellows and chocolates with really light eyes. What would cause that?

Just a question - do you think you could use it directly on very smelly doggies? I hate the doggy colognes but my girl is really doggy smelling and this sounds perfect!

It's a disinfectant. I wouldn't spray it on your dogs!

Is it really a totally natural disinfectant? I wonder how they get the talc and musk fragrances from essential oils ;) I thought that would be more of a perfume.

It sounds great if it is all natural.

I'm glad the dog was ok, I wonder why she was carrying the leash but didn't have it clipped on to the dog.

Are pet dogs allowed in Bunnings?

I just wanted to add, for anyone trying to decide which model to get, that I'm very happy with the stylus model :D

Thanks Stitch

Yep the advice confused me a bit. I don't think his teeth are bad at all - there are some small stains along the gumline of some of the top teeth, but he's 5 this year and I thought that was normal. The rest of his teeth are extremely white as he eats raw meat and bone 6 x a week.

I do have a dog toothbrush and toothpaste, but he doesn't really like me using it on him and I don't really feel like it's a natural thing to do when they're already eating a natrual diet anyway

Then again, the vet was lovely and I know he was only looking out for my dog, so I don't want to just ignore the advice. I'm mostly just worried about doing worse for his teeth by giving my dog a weight bearing bone, than if I didn't.

My dog is raw fed, almost every vet we've been to in the past 2 1/2 years has commented on how good my dog's teeth are.

But I was recently told by a vet that he has tartar build up near the gums, and I should get him some big marrow bones to gnaw on.

I was under the impression the bigger weight bearing bones can damage/break teeth. Is that an old wives tale?

As others have said, that sounds like a bit too much for an average sized Lab. If you haven't already, why don't you join the Labrador thread and some of the breeders and owners in there might be able to give you some advice.

How much does your Lab weigh?

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/articl...62971_news.html

Heroic dog saves her owner

Jessica Craven

April 10th, 2010

HEARING dog Lexy has been heralded a hero for rushing to her Belmont owner's aid after he had a heart attack.

When David Bice collapsed, the 10-year-old kelpie cross frantically alerted his wife Pauline who made sure he received medical aid just in time.

Mrs Bice said her husband was putting himself to bed on Thursday night after cooking a barbecue when he collapsed.

"He had oesophageal cancer so he does tend to get quite tired," she said.

"I was in another part of the house so I didn't hear anything unusual but Lexy came flying in and she wasn't acting in the way she does to alert me when the phone or doorbell rings.

"I said to her 'what is the matter' and she flew down the hall to the bathroom where my husband had collapsed and was on the floor."

Mrs Bice called an ambulance and paramedics stablised Mr Bice at the scene before he was taken to Geelong Hospital and fitted with a temporary pacemaker.

He later underwent emergency surgery after scans revealed his bowel had escaped through a tear in his gut.

Medical staff said it was lucky the dog alerted Mrs Bice when she did because the chances of recovery from heart attacks are reduced with every minute the patient is not treated.

Lexy was trained by the Lions Club to alert her owners of different sounds such as smoke alarms and phone calls.

"Even though I was in the house, I was about to go out and do some gardening so he would have been lying there for two hours or more had she not come and go me," Mrs Bice said.

Mrs Bice said Geelong Hospital staff let her take Lexy into the Intensive Care unit and she put her paws up on the bed to comfort Mr Bice.

"Everyone in Geelong Hospital, every single department, showed us so much kindness and understanding," she said.

Mr Bice is still recovering in hospital.

Everyone's pics in here are gorgeous. It's so good to see so many healthy looking Labs

Papillon, Sheltie or Smooth Collie

Papillons are so gorgeous

Interesting responses Thank you

Just after reading some of the comments, I wondered if walking is really exercise for a dog? I know it's mental stimulation, but I wouldn't think it would count much as exercise. I always think of exercise as being running off leash.

Most people who I know that have dogs have their dogs outside 24/7. The dogs can run around in the yard whenever they like, but I think they mostly sleep.

It got me thinking about inside dogs. Some people think it's unnatural to have dogs inside because they can't run around etc, but if inside dogs are given exercise outside it should be ok, shouldn't it? If the owner actively exercised them with a game of fetch etc once or twice a day, is it possible they're getting more exercise than dogs that are in a yard 24/7?

Having a good quality seat belt is important, and so is having a good quality tether.

A lot of 'seat belts' sold aren't safety tested - they might be ok for keeping your dog in the back seat, but wouldn't work as a seat belt in the same way human seat belts work.

It depends on if you want something to keep your dog in the back seat but not provide protection, or a proper seat belt that should provide protection like a human seat belt.

Remember to go for a safety tested seat belt We use Petbuckle here.