cherokee

Crikey, no bloody wonder the dogs were having issues!! Dear poodlefan, yes, crikey, no bloody wonder the dogs were having issues!! But at least I, the owner of these 2 lovely dogs got pointed in the right direction by Sherel and away from all the marketing CRAP that is out there for people like me that are not quite as informed as yourself. Regards, Cherokee

Also posted onto my FB page as Im in Melton and have friends in gisborne bullengarook areas, Hope the girls are found safe and sound soon.

Well, we made it!!!! Trip over to Tassie was not rough and Goldie seemed to travel quite well. [i was the stressed one, worrying about her] The crates are quite roomy and I put her favorite blanket and toy with her. When we went to get her out of the crate this morning she was not at all anxious or upset. Thanks again to all that posted.

Thanks for all the replies Ive done the booking and have got my girl a kennel on the ship, had a lovely lady ring from the Spirit of Tas as I must have forgotten to fill in something to do with the booking and she also re-assured me that the dogs tend to travel better than us owners. nattiej1976, have you heard anything about 'andy's Bakery' at Westbury-its meant to be something like a truckstop for motorhomes??. Thanks again

Your very right bedazzled.......last trip we went on, we were camped up next to a couple from NSW. They were telling us that they had visited tas a few years before, and had allowed 2 weeks for the trip, then said to us that it was no where near enough, they had no idea how much there was to see, and had no idea how long it was going to take them to get from one destination to another, with all the stops (most towns you drive through have a little something worthwhile looking at) and the fact that many of the coastal roads are hilly and windey, they really slow you down when you are towing caravans or campers, and slow many mainlanders down who are not used to the twisty turny roads. They had come back for another 6 weeks this last trip we had spoken to them, so they could actually see everything they thought they were going to get to the first time Port Arthur area alone, to explore everything, from the historic site, to the tessalated pavements, doo town, the devils kitchen and tasman arches along with the other countless walks in just that tiny vacinity really needs a good 4 or 5 days alone. Then Richmond for one day, Hobart for several days, a trip for a few days to bruny island, and a few more days to explore a little further south, such as the tahune air walk and hastings caves etc. A Week is needed to really enjoy the east coast between hobart and launceston, catching the penguins in Bicheno, and enjoying the secluded pure white sand beaches and beach walks and wildlfe parks. Wine Glass bay is another East Coast must in Tassie and that takes a day to complete the walk and enjoy the surrounds. Then launceston needs nearly another 4 or 5 days at least to enjoy the museums and near by wineries, nature walks etc. Cradle Mountain needs several days to fully explore the main aspects, North West, you could get lost in for some time. The North East Coast can ramble up to a week if you really wanted it to aswell. There really is soooooo much to Tassie, and a hell of a lot to see. If you had 4 weeks free, you would see a fair bit in that time, but there would not be a day of rest in that 4 weeks. Even ourselves, we over the last year have taken 2 trips to southern part of the state, we spent 5 days in the port arthur area, then came back for another 8 days a few months later to finnish Port Arthur, then through hobart to dover to explore hastings caves and that area..........we even ran out of time that trip to do the tahune airwalk and bruny island, so we have to go back a 3rd time to see the rest. We would love to stay longer, but with work and all my other animals [horses, which I organise to have looked after daily whilst away] I just cannot be away too long. But we sure intend on seeing as much as possible, anyway it gives me an excuse to come back over again to see what we miss this time round!! I really am thankful for everyones advice and re-assurance.

where abouts are you planning on staying in tas? most of the caravan parks are pet friendly, but many will not allow pets inside cabins (they are allowed to be outside the cabins though) are you bringing a camper or tent? if so, you can of course have them almost anywhere on your site with you. You can camp in any state forest reserve with dogs on lead. The facilities of these reserves are limited in comparison to the caravan parks though. If you are happy to share your destinations i can let you know what caravan parks are going to be the most pet friendly (we have a camper and travel around the state a fair bit, so know of many places to stay) We will be coming over in our motorhome, hubby is wanting to go to the Carrick Agfest and I of course am wanting to go to CADBURY in claremont but these are the only 2 definate destinations, we are hoping to be there for roughly 10 days and we just want to see as much of tassie as possible. So any suggestions will be a big help. Thanks

thank you all for your comments / advice. It is re-assuring to know all this stuff, being a first time traveller with my dog I was concerned, but seems Im more worried than she would be!!! lol I did not know about the special worming requirements for entering tasmania, so I will make sure this is done also. If she has her fav toy, water bowl and her bedding she should be right. Now if anyone knows of petfriendly caravan parks etc..... Thanks again and wishing you and your dogs a very happy new year! :D

Hi, im planning on going to tassie on the Spirit of Tasmania and would love to take my dog along with me. Just wanted to know how others have found their dogs travelled and what the facility is like. Any advice appreciated thanks.

Just thought I would add my brag, Yesterday I attended the Melton Dog Obedience trial and my girl ' Rutland's Goldie" [assoc reg] Gained her CCD Title! She placed 2nd in her class and also was sashed Highpoint Melton Competitor. This was only our 5th comp so I am pretty pleased with how well she has taken to obedience. As members of the Melton D.O.C, It was even more pleasing that she gained her title at our club's competition. Now we will have a break as I also show horses and the show season is just starting, but I will continue with her training and hope to get out again in the next level early next year.. bye, Cherokee & 'Goldie"

Congratulations to all that competed. I competed on Friday in the CCD class and was rapt that my girl placed 2nd, with all the distractions I reckon all the dogs did well. Also a big thank you to all my fellow competitors that were so welcoming and helpful to a newbie like me at such a big event. it was truely appreciated and makes the sport more fun. Thanks again, cherokee

Hi, I have a measuring stick for my ponies [shetlands] which goes from 14in up to 39in. It has the level float thingy on it. If you contact any saddlery shop they would be able to order one in for you, from memory it cost me around $80. Bye, Cherokee :D

Hi, I am new to this forum and I am currently in CCD with my Associate Registered Dog. I have her entered in her CCD class at the Royal Melbourne Show and I was hoping someone might know in what order the obedience classes are judged. I have friends wishing to come along to watch and they wanted to know roughly what time we may be on, but I am not sure of the class order. I have also brought material to decorate her Bench, does anyone know how we can attach it to the bench? Is the sometihng it can be tied to, or do I need big bulldog clips. Lastly, is there anywhere at the show that makes up bench signs with your dogs name on it? Any advice appreciated. :D Thanks, Cherokee