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Don't use thinners it wont do what you are planning. Thinning coat cuts it in varying lengths meaning when the coat regrows the shorter bits knot quicker into the longer areas & if you decide to regrow it latter on it just doesn't happen over night. Providing you are using the right tools for brushing maintaining a nice coat is very easy. You can certainly trim out under the arm pits so it isn't noticable & we do this wih all the cockers we groom although you don't have to . It comes down to brushing technique & what you are using . Thinners can be an option but they come with consequences & you need to be aware of what they do & what affect on the coat they have

Yep you can bring parvo home on your shoes,car wheels or many other things but there are risky scenarios & common sense As for puppy schools im not a fan,the problem we see is it teaches dogs alot of bad habits that people then have to train out afterwards. Puppy schools encourage free for alls & other things but in reality your pup also needs to learn that it can't play with everything & everyone & there is a time & place . Learning respectable manners for adulthood at an early age is so important . We encourage our puppy people to attend classes that teach desired adult behaviour with privileges not an hour of craziness & not how to handle it .

[quote name='Haredown Whippets' timestamp='1367217499' post='6188352' Or you'd have had to borrow one, as quite a few kids do now. And isn't experience with handling different dogs what wins the big Junior Handler prizes? I like it when JH judges put up the kids who are having to work to get the dog to show, rather than going in with the push button dog they show every time. Sometimes I wonder if JH classes wouldn't be better judged in categories of experience, not age. Its a hard ask to ask a starter to compete against kids who've been doing it for years. Problem is many people perceive a push button dog as easy when many haven't shown the dog themselves. Judges do reward kids but you also have rules & you have to weigh up the pros * cons . But where will all these spayed dogs or varying breeds come from?? Juniors still need to take a trained dog in that is common snese but it still takes a good trainer to work it. If most of these spayed dogs are owned by novice owners then isn't that still asking for trouble ?? Our spayed dog was booked for the year by juniors (little class because he was well trained & a special dog for the little kids) & even learner juniors need to start with robots sometimes to build ring experince & confidence before branching out ,no point sending a learber in with an untrained dog to battle away I competed in an era of amazing handlers i would hated to have been separated the competition made you work harder .We all have to learn to win & lose . But the reality is good stable junior dogs are entire . My dog was used last year in a finals & the handler worked for many months with him whilst he was a well trained dog it still took a great handler to bring out that magic & work as a team . many juniors get accused of taking in robots & often by people that have never shown that dog before & making judgements from what they see in the ring Good handlers can make good dogs look great Bad handlers can make great dogs look bad I also now of juniors who have picked dogs thinking it was a "robot" & learning very quickly what handling is all about . I borrow all my State finals dogs bar one so im well aware of borrowing but juniors still deserve to take in dogs they can show without it being spayed especially when manyalready have there own dogs or use relatives dogs. Have a good look at the kids competing & most come from a long line of show families with there own dogs . One of the finals i judged had over 20 7/10 yr olds that is alot of spayed dogs to find that are all suitable

Judges have the right to excuse a junior from the ring if they deem the dog not suitable ,the stewards & organizer also should stand in . I have been involved in juniors since 84 & i have judged 3 State Finals & never had any issues with the younger class. All amazing handlers with skills beyond there years . As for spayed dogs being any safer ,i think we all now the answer there . As far as im aware a spayed mains neuter dog can be used in juniors (must be on that register so the option is already there ) but to make it a requirement is silly. I started as an under 10 yr old & used my own dog ,entire ,That would mean having to buy a second dog to spay or spay what you have just for a child to compete because i can tell you now there would never be enough suitable spayed dogs out there & the kids take great pride in there State finals often training all year with there own dogs to show ,to be told they need a spayed dog would leave many unable to compete & that would simply kill the excitement these kids have . If kids are using unsuitable dogs then people need to tell the those in charge . In all the years i have never witnessed one ring issue in juniors plenty with adults though .

If you you want netter class fine but saying by having it at Royals it will promote responsible ownership is way off. That implies that pet quality dogs can be shown & this is what i am against,neuter class isn't a pet show class ,It should be considered in the same status as normal shows but for what ever reason the dogs was spayed. Yes there are dogs shown on main that shouldn't be but neuter should be encouraged for the right reason not to simply get people to turn up & i think in all fairness there are plenty of responsible people who show entire dogs & never dream of breeding Those dogs still compete against the standard & it as such still requires breeders to be willing to transfer it to "showable" as they feel it is worthy to be in the ring not just another dog running around

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who would support the Million paws walk anyway Just a fancy day for them to suck up

We get inquiries from people in your situation often . As we say to them it can be done easily,you would be aware its like having a 3 child BUT we emphasis it comes down to the household & who will help & who will be left with doing all the work & often that is "you". You may be the type of person who can adjust easily & with help & a good puppy set up enjoy having a dog again & the toddlers learning too or you may be the type of person at present that realises there limitations & whilst not enjoying the wait understands its the best option for than main care giver/trainer. Generally we are reluctant to sell to people with 2 very young toddlers because a young pup needs time. We tend to find most who already have a youngster find getting a pup & establishing it before the second child works well . But it really is an individual thing & what you expect the dog to do & how much training it will need to meet this ideal

We board a number of dogs on it with no issues at all. Most have learnt to decrease the dose or use alternative days & found a happy medium but given there isn't alot of other choices it is a good product sone of the others did affect the dogs worse

So did they actually say it had HD or did they simply comment on the waddle ?? Tad confused. If the dog is a tad tight it may have its back out & needs to see a chiro or bowen person . Some puppies can pace /waddle & this can do with the handling (not getting into a good gait or being sore) it doesn't mean HD . You need to talk to your breeder & give them the chance to give advice & suggest optins or see the dog themselves . Someone making a comment doesn't equate to wanting there comp out of the ring at all,you ask for an opinion & one was given but it depends on what exactly they said . They may have said pup is very lose at present & waddles,could be an age thing but in all seriousness you need to address these issues with the breeder who hasn't had the chance to say anything except at this stage have it mentioned on a forum a pup they breed may have HD when infact it may not be

If it has a known test ask away . But please keep in mind that not all states have some testing opportunities . I had to fly my dog East to be BAER tested

AAE(qantas) & virgin have different requirements re cages & what breeds go in what .

Like others have said your pet dog & then your business are to different issues. As a dog walker you are employed to offer a service very particular to each clients needs,wants & local laws . You may have times where you can walk your dog at the same time but there are times when you cant & leaving your dog in a car whilst doing this task isn't wise & not a practical thing . Although no way would i want my dog walker to let my dogs offleash she would want amazing insurance to cover her & hoe like hell those dogs come back & not cause issues

If spending 15000 grand then i would spend it on a good escape proof enclosure which will always be there if required He also needs to be taught alone time often an area not taught as pups because people think they need more time spent with them .