Glen

Had a dingo/ kelpie cross for 16 years. Best, smartest, most loyal dog I have ever had. Miss her daily and she has been gone for 13 years now. She couldn't bark at first, but learnt to copy the others. The only problem was if she was off lead and there was wildlife around.......not good. Lucky are the people who adopt one of these beauties.

I had a cattle dog that wanted to kill snakes. Another one that was absolutely petrified of them (my preferred response) and , many years ago, a young Doberman who killed a RBB and delivered it to us for praise. No dingo in that one. Pedigree papers could be produced.

When living in Brisbane I used to visit Rowan Kilmartin at Animal Options. Since moving the dogs have seen Toni Lynch at Maleny and Heidi Douglas in Rockhampton. Happy with all.

Has anyone got an opinion on feeding raw turkey legs? I am a bit worried they may splinter. Grateful for any feedback.

I second the Shirley Chong method. Have used it with two dogs and it's great.

Dogs hate it when you go away and leave them behind. Install a doggy door so she can access the house when you are away and you will find you will have no more trouble. They find comfort waiting for you inside the den. This has worked for us in similar circumstances.

Why not let him sleep with the 12 year old boy. That is a great age for a kid to have a dog. And he is certainly old enough to do the toilet duty at night if it becomes necessary. And, don't write off a Labrador's guarding abilities. They have a big, big bark and the intruder doesn't know the great hulk thundering towards them just wants a pat. We are on our 3rd labby now. Wonderful dogs. All the best with your health issues.

Thank you for this. Just what we need. The glucosamine problem has cleared up but he is a very allergy ridden boy. He has all sorts of other problems that advice for would be great. Thanks so much.

Thanks all for your helpful suggestions. He is now clearing up and tummy, feet etc. are almost back to normal. I have to suspect the glucosamine chondroitin with MSM as nothing else has changed. I'm surprised that it took so long to become a real problem, (about 4 weeks) and also surprised that it has taken a week to get him back to almost normal. He is an allergy prone dog, came to me in a dreadful state a couple of years ago as a stray. Owner when found didn't want him back. I sort of suspect why. Anyhow, this latest problem seems to have been resolved. Your input helped a lot.

Thanks all for your input. Some really good advice.

Wondering if others have had their dog react to glucosamine chondroitin with msm. I started my dog on this four weeks ago and he now has a fiercely red tummy and is itching badly. Stopped taking it two days ago, but no relief yet. I don't know if the supplement is the problem but wondered if others have had a similar reaction.

Dog sitting my son's dog at the moment and a gift card for Bunnings (they know I like to garden) was left for me. I am happy to accept this, but would refuse money.

Dog sitting my son's dog at the moment and a gift card for Bunnings (they know I like to garden) was left for me. I am happy to accept this, but would refuse money.

We have a "Dogs in Yard" sign up. Deters most people.

Lucky dog!!! And lucky you!!! The breeder must be so happy.