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I am on another list where a couple of the respondants have advocated a Thundershirt for reactive dogs. Obviously you have to get the dog used to wearing it first, but in some individuals it certainly seems to reduce the stress levels; barking, lunging & the tendency to bite. Just wondering if anyone here has used the Thundershirt for this purpose?

Just fantastic, dogmad, I could hug you through the computer screen & Ellie has that 'gay' tail just like our boy Rogan! What a story, Flaves, I think you are right, this is more than coincidence. I have a feeling Ellie will move forward in life & experience all the love that Barker had...... maybe Barker is watching over his sister, guiding her paw & dogmad's hand? :D It would be nice to think so!

I have suggested someone local via PM

This sounds like the perfect home for Ellie, I hope she can see the New Year in with a new family

~Midniara~ is a Belgian Shepherd breeder on here & her last two litters were started on raw from weaning.... so they are never too young to start If you do a search I am sure there would be threads on the topic on here or in the Breeders community. A lot of it is commonsense, gradually phasing out the biscuits & substituting with raw meaty bones & whatever else you feed your other dog. Chicken wings are great, lots of nutrients & minerals for a growing puppy, though you may have to smash them up for a while to make them more manageable Hopefully there will be a raw feeding breeder on here soon to give you more guidance.

Trifecta just email Rob throug the web site- I am 100% sure that I saw chicken on there - Im so sure that last night I emailed him and said that I would love to try some of the chicken one, so at a guess if he doesnt have one he will soon!!! Rob is very keen to produce a product that works for the dogs - and for the owners. i actually feed bones, so I dont worry about if there are bones crushed in it.. the value of the dog actually having to crunch and shred and tear the meat off the bone is enormous - exercises jaws, neck and shoulder muscles that they dont get to exercise any other way!!! Yes I feed bones too! I have fed bones & raw food since 1988 upon the recommendation of a homeoepathic vet in Canberra. If you are interested in this topic (BARF), & particularly Dr Billinghurst, you may have heard him interviewed on the radio by Heike Hahner? She has a spot on Sunday morning radio, 2CC I think. Dr Billinghurst has been a guest on two occasions now, but I will find out if there are plans to get him back again, if Canberra DOL BARF feeders are interested?

There has been a lot of problems getting reliable roo supplies from the abbatoirs due to the shortage of meat caused by the rain & shooters being unable to work. I buy roo from a reliable source which supplies a lot of greyhound owners; I know it has been processed properly, ie refrigerated in the field & processed by an abbatoir. The vendor has told me the abbatoir cut his order back from 1200kg to 900kg, however they offered him horse as a substitute, which he knocked back. There is also another vendor of pet roo which is supplied by the shooters from around here. It is much cheaper but hasn't even been inspected, hence the number of cigarette butts & bottle tops you find in it

Any good news for Ellie?

I used a juicer for over twenty years to make my veggie mix. I used to mix some pulp with the juice to give it body, though I know the pulp has no nutritional value. This year I changed over to Vets All Natural, it is less time consuming though a little more expensive. The dogs are doing great on it, & one in particular is much less prone to tying up; while another one of my dogs, who has pemphigus, looks fantastic & is having no skin issues at all. He is even able to tolerate small amounts of oil, which was not possible when I was making my own mix.

I coudn't see anything other than beef on the website I don't feed beef at all but stick to chicken, roo, rabbit & lamb - basically anything which my three could bring down as prey. I thoght BARF stood for bones & raw food - are there bones in the beef, it is described as processed on the website

Has there been any interest for Ellie, dogmad?

So how did you manage all your dogs when you were working in the shelters overseas? Who was caring for them then? Is the same solution not possible?

Something to think about with long haired dogs..... the East coast is tick heaven, including paralysis ticks. OH came back from camping at Potato Point a few weeks back & he had one embedded in his scalp behind his ear & one on his back So pleased the dogs are off limits there, adjacent to the National Park, they had to stay at home :D

At least there has been an enquiry, dogmad so let's hope they keep coming!

Bumping Ellie. She really needs some Christmas cheer. Dogmad tells me she was wonderful with a 6 yo boy on Saturday. She would make a wonderful companion to a family with large breed experience; as dogmad says, Ellie has so much to offer. Dogmad has done a couple of posters for circulation - I'm afraid with the new format I can't work out how to post them on here, but if you contact dogmad, they can be sent to you by e-mail.

Dogmad, send me an A4 poster with nice piccy & contact details & I will get it circulated around the rescue network in Canberra. My e-mail is [email protected] An indication of size would be good - in the pics she looks on the smaller size - a bit Kelpieish; I have a GSD x Kelpie - he weighs in at 35kg so is more Shepherd like.

Sheridan, you mention DogsACT, if you are located in this area, ask Jimmy at Cardowan Pets, Uriarra Road, Queanbeyan to get a price for you - unlikely he will have a Vari kennel in stock but he is always very helpful. Failing this, the pet shop in Grafton Street, Goulburn often has Vari kennels at good prices. I bought a Belgian shepherd size one from there a couple of years back & it was very well priced.

Staffyluv, you said your sister is out of town - the dog couldn't have had access to 1080 bait could it? The first symptoms are anxiety & rushing around. ETA Oh sorry, just reread your post & you stated it has happened before

:D http://www.luxurytravelmag.com.au/Wheredoluxurytravellersstaywhentravellingwithpets WHERE DO LUXURY TRAVELLERS STAY WHEN TRAVELLING WITH PETS? Where do luxury travellers stay when travelling with pets? - Luxury Travel Magazine By Joline Samawi, 11th November 2011 In Australia, we’ve found these two options for guests who don’t want to leave their four-legged companions at home: Sebel Pier One - Sydney Hotel overview: The Sebel Pier One is a luxury hotel next to the Harbour Bridge with a smooth contemporary design and panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and Luna Park. It offers easy access to Sydney’s dining and entertainment precinct. The hotel features its own private pontoon and a glass-floored lobby that enables guests to gaze down into the waters of Sydney Harbour. Pet friendly: The Sebel Pier One opens its doors to your canine companions and provides services to pamper it. Domesticated dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds are welcome and are provided with a trampoline bed, water bowl and room service menu. Accommodation packages: The Pampered Pets Escape Package includes overnight accommodation in a heritage room with direct access to the pier, full buffet breakfast for two and bedding for your dog. Prices range from A$305 per room per night Sunday - Thursday, or A$365 per room per night Friday - Saturday, plus A$60 per pet per night. For more information got to: sebelpierone.com.au The Observatory Hotel – Sydney Hotel overview: The Observatory Hotel in Sydney close by The Rocks and the Sydney harbour bridge and CBD. While there guests are a pampering session in the Day Spa, high tea in its Globe Bar and innovative dining in its celebrated Galileo restaurant. This also provides an indoor pool and gym, tennis court, conference facilities, 24-hour room service, high speed internet access, business centre and valet parking. Pet friendly: At the observatory pets are offered a multitude if services including a pet sitter, a turn down service fort heir doggie beds and room service which includes their choice of grilled salmon, gourmet beef, chicken and Japanese food. However there is a limit of 20 kilos for each pet to stay. Accommodation packages: The Observatory Hotel offers a number of dedicated pet-friendly rooms at an additional charge from A$50 per pet, per night. It includes doggie beds and menu choices. Costs will increase for sitters. For more information go to: observatoryhotel.com.au/web/osyd/observatory_hotel.jsp And here are some of the things international hotels do to pamper the pets of their guests: The Penha Longa Hotel Spa and Golf resort – Portugal The Penha Longa Hotel Spa and Golf Resort has services listed under its puppy program including spa treatments (reiki, grooming, manicure and massage), and walks in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, an 8-kilometre stroll, with lunch included. Eventi, a Klimpton Hotel – New York Eventi has a VIP (Very Important Pet) amenity kit delivered to your room upon arrival including pet bowls and a pet bed for use during your stay and a dog leash and plastic bags for dog walks around Manhattan. Other services available include pet sitting, pet grooming, pet walking, pet massage and pet acupuncture services that can be arranged through concierge. Las Ventanas Al Paraiso, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur – Mexico Las Ventanas Al Paraiso has a gourmet pet menu including Fido's Fajitas and the Kitty's Captain's Table, and meals are served on metallic bowls with faux gemstones and bone-shaped or kitty-design placemats for cats. Pet services include walking trips, pet massages which includes a stress-reducing neck massage made to order for pet jetlag, and pet cabanas for the beaches and pool so that you and your pets can sit in shade together. Little Nell – Aspen, USA For pets, Little Nell provides guests with personalized brass identification tags, food and water bowls, dog beds, pet menu selections, dog walking and sitting on request, recommended groomers, a puppy jet-lag kit, gourmet doggy biscuits and epicurean treats. Hotel Fouquet's Barrière - Paris The Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere provides guests with pets with deluxe plush pet bed in-room upon arrival, special baskets, bowls and dishes, mats embroidered with pet's name placed next to owner's bed, vittel water upon arrival, meals (available via room service) of gourmet fish, chicken or beef accompanied by wild rice, steamed vegetables or homemade pasta and a selection of special toys.

You can purchase for home use or talk to your friendly local greyhound trainer - much cheaper ;)

Greyhound people.....just wondering..... would laser treatment be of any benefit?

Oh she is gorgeous, obviously Kelpie x GSD. No wonder she is special..... we have a special one here at home too Hope Elly can be as lucky!

Yes, Jess will want to get better so that she can get that damn snake!!

All paws crossed here for Jess - we have a snake bite survivor here but he is much larger & heavier than your little girl! Please keep us updated.