Rascalmyshadow

Chloe had patella surgery in Jan and has barely used her leg since, she was monitored closely by her surgeon and has been to Chiro and my regular vet, we have followed all instructions with her still not using the leg. We have answers.

My poodle girl had a partially ruptured cruciate for about 6 months before it fully ruptured, the vets wouldn't do surgery at first so we tried all alternatives, I believe this just prolonged her discomfort.

Cruciate surgery is generally very successful, although its a big op the recovery is easier than patella surgery. I have had two dogs and two cats have the surgery done and the biggest issue was arthritis as they got older. Be aware dogs that rupture one cruciate are at a much higher risk of rupturing the other one within two years. I would do the surgery ASAP, keep your dog lean (not skinny) and fit, avoid fetch games where the dog has to pull up suddenly and use glucosamine, shark cartilage or something to help the joints stay mobile.

Cape Otway Cottages are really nice, in ground spa, wood fire etc. dogs allowed inside and lots of places to walk. They are also very secluded and have beautiful views.

I don't see any point in reporting a one off incident if no one is injured, while I don't want dogs causing problems for myself and dogs, constantly dobbing people in just leads to more restrictions for everyone.

I would take your dog to a good Chiro, they are more likely to pick up something than a standard vet.

We also had a similar incident on Sunday. We rarely have problems with off leash dogs so I was quite surprised. Myself, husband and three kids (one is a 5 month old in a pram) were walking four of our dogs on the footpath along side of the off leash park, stupid owner with a boxer wasn't paying attention, her dog bowled up to us and went for my youngest dog who is all of 2.5kg and had patella surgery in Jan, I had to let go of the pram and hold my girl with one hand and pin the boxer to the ground by the scruff, it ended up getting loose and circling around to get to another one of our dogs, my husband tried to sink his boot into it but it was too quick. Owner finally reached us and grabbed the dog, she did apologise and I managed to keep my temper. Luckily none of our dogs were harmed or the pram wasn't knocked over, wasn't impressed having to manage a dog of that strength after having a Caesar 5 months ago.

Hi I wouldn't recommend a toy or even a mini for your situation, they are not a tolerant breed and are easily hurt, they do better with older kids and adults. I would look at something like a cocker spaniel or if you want something smaller a cairn terrier.

I don't think it's a good combination, I think there would be too much risk for the daschund ending up with a back injury. If you wod like a small breed I would consider a Jack Russell, very tough, active and agile.

With 5 dogs they all have the same routine however Hugo is the time keeper. They usually get breakfast around 7:30-8:00am if they are not fed by then Hugo will scratch on the cupboard door until he's fed. Dinner is around 5:30 generally around 5:00 he will start to flick the dog bowls around the kitchen so the metal inserts crash on the tiles. Bedtime is 10:00-10:30 if it gets past that time Hugo will scratch the front door and dig at the blind, he has taken the paint off my newly painted front door so now it's got a huge patch of just bare timber, and my custom made blind is partially shredded. He also knows when I make their jerky he paces in front of the oven and has even grabbed its handle.

...as long as you are not Chuck Norris or Jacky Chan (and they are quite old in the meanwhile too) I wouldn't recommend this for dogs over 30 kg...if an aggressive dog is in this stage he won't let go easily, and if, the next target could be your boot / leg. Are you a troll? In actual fact before having little dogs I owned bull breeds, so does my mum and a few friends. I have dealt with fights on multiple occasions, one involving my American Bulldog and Mini Poodle. The gut is a sensitive spot and even the toughest dogs will stop in their tracks if kicked hard, much safer option than puting your hands anywhere near the dog, generally how most people get bitten when trying to separate dogs. Don't even waste time whacking a bull breed in the head it's the toughest part of the dog. ...not a troll, but Chuck's older brother.... if dogs are in this mental state, inflicting pain won't likely stop them to fight respectively bite. Dog fighting is well covered on YouTube - some documentaries are not nice to watch, but they give evidence how much pain a dog can take. They actually stop fighting not because of pain, but of sheer exhaustion, blood loss or death. Hence I never would try to inflict enough pain to make a dog let go if it is in such a state - cutting air supply by choking, or blood supply to the brain or inflicting death by bleeding seems to be more efficient....but I have no problems if you want to use your boot :D ... I know plenty about dog fighting spent years researching it own many books about pitdogs and their history, they were not killing machines that went around attacking everything. They were well trained family pets that were bred to have exceptional temperaments. Advising someone to put their hands near two dogs fighting is just asking for trouble.

So would you take the same action if another type of dog seriously attacked yours as described as KatDogs, or only if ' this type' of dog did? You know that all types of dogs can and do attack, and do so so? It is always disappointing to see someone on a dog forum openly stating they are hostile towards types of dogs. Not dogs that behave a certain way, but dogs that look a certain way. The type of dog that has the tenacity to rip into any other dog and not let go until you block off its airways. So, all dogs then. Try investigating dog attacks for a living before deciding that serious attacks are only perpetrated by dogs of a certain 'type' or appearance. Did you read the whole thread? The dog in the OP was not a Bull Breed. You haven't answered my question as to whether you would lay in to and kill a dog of a different appearance if it attacked your dog in a serious manner - you only said you would do so for a certain type of dog. What would you do if another type of dog seriously attacked your dog? Your words imply it would be different. Yep, I probably would. The dog in the OP was a Mastiff, which is a breed bred for fighting, hunting & guarding. If a dog is bred for something, no amount of good upbringing will prevent the genetics coming through. How do Border Collies know how to use 'eye' when they are around livestock & Pointers instinctively know how to point? Rubbish this statement is unfair and incorrect, I have owned pitbulls and they were very friendly social dogs that lived with a Maltesex and a couple of cats. I have friends with staffy's that live with free range rabbits. I could keep going with the wonderful bull breeds I've known that certainly didn't run around attacking anything. Yes they have strong jaws but if socialised as babies they are no different to any other dogs. Oh and if you see the way a JR can break a cats neck and rip it apart and it was your cat you might change your opinion about them as well.

Seriously exactly what type of dog? Large Xbreeds. If you see what some of the small terriers are capable of you might change your mind about which breeds you think are dangerous. All dogs are a product of their humans and are capable of causing injuries.

Well I guess it is up to the owner of the attacking dog to take it to the vet. No way would the good samaritan that drove her & her buddy to the vets about to bundle the other dog in the car too. If it were my dog being attacked, I would use any measures to rescue my dog & if that meant causing great injury to the offender, then so be it. It is amazing how, when put into a life or death situation, how adrenalin kicks in & you seem to suddenly have great strength. I had a friend who's horse got its back legs stuck down a cattle grid & her husband literally lifted the horse out of the grid....to this day he doesn't know where the strength came from. I wasn't implying to take the dog to the vet but to make sure the owner, ranger or whoever else ends up with the dog knows it could potentially be injured.

...as long as you are not Chuck Norris or Jacky Chan (and they are quite old in the meanwhile too) I wouldn't recommend this for dogs over 30 kg...if an aggressive dog is in this stage he won't let go easily, and if, the next target could be your boot / leg. Are you a troll? In actual fact before having little dogs I owned bull breeds, so does my mum and a few friends. I have dealt with fights on multiple occasions, one involving my American Bulldog and Mini Poodle. The gut is a sensitive spot and even the toughest dogs will stop in their tracks if kicked hard, much safer option than puting your hands anywhere near the dog, generally how most people get bitten when trying to separate dogs. Don't even waste time whacking a bull breed in the head it's the toughest part of the dog.

While I don't condone any type of cruelty if stuck in this situation a good boot in the gut usually makes most dogs let go even the bull breeds. I've been in this position a couple of times over the years and its always worked. Just rember if having to use excessive force both dogs should be seen by a vet, even of you don't feel sorry for the other dog it is still a victim.

Rascal, Astro and Hugo get bathed, dried, brushed, nails and any necessary tidying up fortnightly, Chloe gets it all done about every three weeks and Claudia being a short haired chi just gets done when necessary.

Best thing to use is a force dryer especially if you shampoo and condition the coat firsr, also handy for blowing the fur off your cloths.

Will pass on your details to my mum.

Thanks are you familiar with this person?

My mum is having a couple of issues with her dog and needs a good trainer/behaviourist that isn't too far away. Her dog is I think around 3years old and was adopted as an adult from the AAPS, she is an extremely large girl most likely Dane, Bull Arab and likely other breeds mixed in. Any recommendations would be a huge help.

I guess I must be one of the lucky few and are not exposed to so many hopeless people when i go out walking. Where I live it's not very often I come across owners doing the wrong thing except perhaps having dogs off lead where they shouldn't but they are usually well trained and under control so it's never really an issue.

Yep agree, while we don't allow dogs anywhere owners have no reason/incentive to obey laws, train their dogs or do any more than the basics. If dogs went back to being part of everyone's lives I believe people would have better trained and social dogs, one: they would be exposed regularly to different people, places, situations, two: training would be incorporated within everyday experiences, three: less dogs would be left at home in the backyard to be bored and become nuisances.

Hi I'm also from Seaford, small world! I would suggest an Aussie Terrier a bit smaller than a kelpie or beagle but they are robust little dogs that are quite easy to train, love being with their people without being over needy. They are not a smooth coat but still easy to maintain.

My number one boy Rascal, we didn't get him as a tiny puppy but he has grown up.