Ptolomy

You need somebody with a lathe who can knurl them. My dad and son used make UD sets but not any more.

*chink* well done on your CDX title

Woo Hoo - well done - can so relate to hating those sit stays, so know how good this first pass is. It will be interesting to see if Sit stays go in the next rule change

I sent you a message last night - let me know if you didn't get it

Deb lives in Sydney but comes back to Perth every 4-6 weeks

Deb Nook

Love hearing about your kids Canine Coach - well done with both the youngsters and the lovely Miss Violet. I love the oldies. I had 3 kids entered last night and all three passed which surprised me. Naughty Nina can now add CD after her name. Her dad Strauss won open and Nina's mum, Cider came 4th in open.

Well done Sue and Waldo - it seems like only yesterday he was trialling for the first time

I wasn't sure where to or whether to post this, but over the years we have shared a few happy moments with others in this thread. So here tis......... (Scoota) O GR Ch Ptolomy Choc Chip RAE ADM JDM ADO JDO SPDMGDX SDX HWM (N) Its time to hang up Scoota's trialling lead, and call it a day, but beforeI do we will have one last dance in the obedience and rally ring next weekend. I have been lucky enough to have some very special dogs inmy life. Scoota is my pride andjoy, my little home bred champion, whohas travelled around Australia, showing what a positive trained dog can achieve. As a team, we have had some wonderful moments and some OMGwhere did that come from days, which have made me a better trainer. It has taken a while, but I have finally realised he has trained mewell, he stamps his feet at the gate and I run to let him in, he barks at me –Ilook at my watch and realize its dinner time, he sits by my chair each morningand on cue, I share my breakfast with him and when I call the dogs to come inat night and realize he can't hear me, I go out and find him. Thanks to everybody who has helped us along the way, wecouldn't have done it without you. Aspecial mention to Deb Nook, Brookie his travelling mate and to Alex hisstrategic pairs partner. So raising my glass to you Moo – thanks for the mostenjoyable ride a mum could ever have, I know you will enjoy next weekend asmuch as I will and happy retirement. Ilove my old boy. .

Wow - miss your brag Tassie - hard to believe Rory is 6 already - well done. The fact that Kirra is so spritely is brilliant. Rumour - fantastic results - versatile Dock Diving AND fly ball sounds like a lot of fun. My kids did well at the Royal last weekend. Strauss won rally Adv B with the only perfect score for the day. Cider won Rally Exc B. Nina 2nd in Rally novice and 3rd in novice obedience. The standard of novice obedience in WA is fantastic at the moment

I agree - terrific photo congratulations on the babies

www.politepaws.com.au Sell the nosework kits and will also stock Denise's new book

Hi TSD - I have lots of babies I have a litter of 6 x 4 1/2 week old babies - all boys and I have myself a 12 week old toller girl + all my big kids, so I am a wee bit busy at the moment and getting my fair share of cuddles and puddles.

There are a couple of generic ones, and some class specific ones (limited to people enrolled in the particular course) .. not that I'm enabling or anything :laugh: Tassie are you doing the Kamal course? I have started my baby on heelwork using this method, so it will be interesting to see how she turns out compared to the others. I am looking forward to him coming to WA next year

I'm a Fenzi addict - doing the second part of Bridging the Gap (for the second time - with a different dog) at gold and have also signed up for FCI Heeling at bronze Its just a shame that work gets in the way of doing more courses

I have a feeling Strauss's mum and breeder will be at the world dog show

Fantastic news Bel and Oggidoggy - looking forward to seeing photos My Babies were 3 weeks old yesterday

That's right Monteba - what's another one when you have lots already Just goes with the saying tollers/dogs are like potato chips - you can't stop at one Babies are 2 weeks old today. Interesting that eyes are just opening - this is a couple of days later than usual. They are very contented, growing like weeds and look like fat slugs.

Great news Bel and lovely babies 3woofs and steppenwoofkennels. My babies are growing like weeds and just because I didn't have enough to do, I also had an 8 week old toller baby come and join the pack.

Thanks for this - I have sent them an email. Did you happen to get a response to this one at all? I did call them - but have to be honest and say that I can't remember now.

In the end my owner was happy to drive to Geelong. It was a very frustrating exercise and I would have rung over 10 vets. I wish you luck and if you have any joy - can you post it here please. I think my next cheapest price was $240

Good to hear steppehwolfkennels and 3woofs - but where are the photos?

Congratulations Elwira. Your puppies look a little easier to tell apart than mine.

Thanks Bel. Thankfully the 6 little boys are doing well. Good luck with your countdown. I have fingers and toes crossed for you and will keep checking in to see how you get on. Babies - 12 hours old

Well done girls - good to see you both back out there doing stuff together. Best bit is Kenzie pulled up well.