Dogsfevr

I would say the greater majority of people do it all the right way. I also hear young children who have been taught dog education in school say to there parents that isn't the correct way to touch a dog & often these parents ignore there children comments which is very sad BUT you get to make the child feel special for being right . When we sell our puppies our folder contains the Vic Govt pet education section on how to pat,approach & when not to ,has pictures & is ideal ,Some adults may see it kids stuff but the reality is its very plain & simple. Parents think its wonderful because it is so colourful & easy to follow . Although i still have fond memories of the lady who went hysterical in the Show pavilion because one of my dogs slobbered on her child,i was abused no end because i should have taken better care & controlled what my dog did. Both sides are guilty of saying things . The general public often have no clue how hurtful some of the things they say are yet all of us sit there & take it because for the small few there is a greater number of great people. I feel for the poodle people who get all sorts of horrible things said about the trims,top knots ,that there poofy dogs & the list goes on. In my breed you get those who ask why you would own something so stupid,aren't they thick . You do sit there being polite & its hard work sometimes . There are lots of junior handlers out there who also get these comments said to them kids aged from 7 upwards ,you get the nasty comments made from the people outside the ring . I was 10 when i started & had joe public asking why i showed such stupid dogs . So my biggest comment to anyone attending shows would be ask politely to touch & if you have a comment that may seem funny to you just think the owners may not see it the same way .

I haven't in all my years come across many rude people at shows with the public, Some may have explained why better but by the same token some of the public don't take being told not now well either & sometimes people need to do the sorry you can't because you can feel your dog isn't clicking with them or they have young children who are being monsters & with no control by the parents. Owners of any dog in any public situation are responsible for there dogs actions & we have to make decisions on whether we want the dogs patted or not from what is also demonstrated by people. Its amazing how many parents bring there young children to shows who are terrified by dogs & even though its a safe environment in manys ways forcing a scared child to walk around dogs can end badly . There are people who drop there kids off at dog shows & then go shopping because they can apparently play with the puppies . You do need eyes in the back of your head because you also get the nutters who have evil intentions. People have let dogs out of crates,poisoned,chopped coat off & others things so no matter what owners need to be stranger danger aware of even there pets .

Inform the police & neighborhood watch,even the council if need be . Your dog barking won't make any difference . Personally i would be setting the alarm & getting up at 6am no matter how much of a pain it is & being seen , I would also be having a chat with your dad & letting him no you fell uncomfortable with them there especially with young kids/grandkids & that it isn't right. These people have options at there so being money poor doesn't cut it . The fact they wish to walk him to the bank is the biggest alarm bells & needs addressing

Beef is one of the worst food for allergies. What exactly where you feeding before ?? Do you have any plants that could be a issue?? Was he a fussy eater before the diet change ?? Has his tonsils been checked

The iload would be better especially if its wet & raining. The grand Kia the last row fold into the floor but i would say you will be pushing for space . We have a Kia older version & it is bigger than the new models & the Grand

I flew back from Melb a few weeks back,the last 3 trips they have really got there act together & the dogs are getting there very quickly . The guys at Perth & Melb have always been great. In my crates the kiddies have the futon beds,pillow & blankie & never had any issues except amuse the guys. My male Gordie has to go in a hire crate as they are big enough for him,my giant Vari is 2cm to big & the large vari to small . The Irish goes in a Vari & hopefully the little beastie will do vari unless she out grows it too LOL . I prefer hiring the crates even though it adds up because Varis are a pain in the arse at the other end unless you have a van . Luckily i can borrow crates at the other & end & will most likely buy 3 & leave them there as one of the stockists sells them so cheap & in pretty colours . The main thing is having those sheets & fill them out before hand Any changes just email them on the contact so easy. The only other change they have at present is you can't book until 4 months prior to travel as there redoing the computer system

I have taken one off & babies for limited shows compared to the others doesn't worry me . The sooner they fly the better & yep whilst its cheap . I use Vari/sky crates or hire. I do freeze water bowls in the warmer weather but not winter. Spill trays apply to the wire only . Really nothing has changed except for no fold up crates can be used. When they send you the dogs bookings via email to fill out just print the booking sheets not the other stuff,it ends up over 30 pages . AAE in Melbourne has shifted in the last 3 years & is the opposite direction to where it use to be & at the very end of the street & Melb are very strict on the 2 hr flight drop off . If taking fold up crates or soft crates just pay the $20 extra luggage allowance & put them through as over sized luggage ,It is the cheapest option

Depends wait you are expecting for the money & what facilities you want your dog to have. Doggy daycare has become fad with many people jumping on board but i would be wanting to see there facilities,what there plan is for big/little/nasty/boisterous dogs . We have had numerous cliets take dog to varying ones & there is certainly the good & bad & the bad can set your pup/dog back for life

Chances are long term you will need the tip taken off . Select a vet who is willing to do more than just the basics. In the mean time vet wrap the tail using either a hair roller,toilet roll inner so hopefully it can have a chance to heal. You can dunk the tail end in hydrogen peroxide 3% it will help dry. She will bang it more & it will drive you crazy but you may be lucky & get it to heal . It truly is no fun ,we have had 2 one needed the tip removed the other the tip end was so dead & not affecting the dog the vet decided it was better for him to just damage what was dead & only remove if needed & it worked very well . Others using the hair rollers we have managed to heal & maintain

nope i take dry & meat frozen (mutton,tuckertime rolls even necks) Never had any issues

Ethical breeders sell potential pups on mains,there are many wonderful dogs out there on limited reg too because there weren't enough show homes BUT when done correctly & for all the right reasons mains V limited does define its purpose. No good breeder wants there pets shown,even for gaining experience the quality of the dog carries that breeders prefix in the ring & is assessed by the judge & peers . If a dog is on limited because it wasn't going to make the grade as a show dog then it shouldn't be shown .

No dog is perfect

A good vet is worth there weight in gold ,a bad vet is a vet bill waiting to happen . Sadly more of these vets appear & there are often a good breeders worst enemy. Good breeders supply diet charts that work well or if not they ask people to contact them & discuss alternatives. I now on numerous occasions our puppy owners at there first vet checks or puppy pre school have been so brain washed into feeding what they suggest that it is often very scary. Luckily all our buyers ring & ask what our view is,some sadly follow the diet & then ring when things go wrong or we make comment when we next groom it. One of our pups last year came for its groom ,it was 8 weeks since we last saw it & nearly died when we saw the coat quality & condition. We asked what they where feeding & they told us Bark Busters told them to feed the barf from the supermarket so they did. Next groom back to our diet & good healthy skin & coat & much happier dog . Diet is very important & also very breed personal ,often on here people suggest things that may not suit that breed & could create issues . Everyones idea of correct diet varies but it is one of the most important aspects .

So how long have you owned her ?? When your grooming her have you noticed her knees clicking or a weakness?? Does she jump ???

Okay turn the scenario around ,you want to breed so what will you be doing when people phone with any issues you have breed?? I gather you brought the dog from a breeder who health tests & has done everything in there power to breed a healthy dog or did you just buy from any breeder that would sell you a main pup that you could breed with?? As the breeder i would be asking you to get a written report from the vet with there exact findings . I wouldn't be phoning the breeder unless you can actually explain the findings correctly or the right terms . How old is the dog??Has she been shown & does she limp or show any signs of issue

1. Held under the Rules and Regulations of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW and Dogs NSW. In the event of a conflict the Regulations of the RAS prevail unless otherwise determined by the Committee. This is on the info pack we got so i gather they decided to award to there or all agreed

I don't think anyone knows why considering how many on FB where asking who won 3/4 . It seems it was a well kept secret

liquid tears gel ,no drops they run out & leave very little in the eye.The gel stays for longer & use more so over night

we get alot through boarding that don't resemble what they claim. Yes we do tell them & let them make there own choice simply because most are microchipped as *** breed/mix & if found you would never ever list it as that breed or say Yes we have something like that in the pound/vets etc etc. Not many do anything about it but they can't say they weren't told.