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2 - 2.5 hours max. I am apprehensive about writing off my car by hitting wildlife and petrified of nodding off at the wheel.

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Dad wants to give his little boy a special outing on his access weekend Dad "What would you like to do this weekend, Johnny?" Johnny "I'd really like to go to the zoo" Dad "Great idea, we'll do it!" The weekend comes and they are happily walking around the zoo but after a short time they notice that they can't see any animals. Eventually they come to a cage which has one small fuffy dog in it. As they stand there a zoo keeper walks past behind them and the Dad turns quickly to ask the keeper "what sort of a zoo is this?" The keeper keeps walking as he casually replies "a shit zoo"

can't wait to share this one with my pals THANKS

Wow! Really great advice everyone. Thanks from me.

Hi, Yes, they are stunning looking dogs, real head-turners but that look is achieved through years of learning to do that highly stylised clip. A pet clip is all that is really needed to keep them tidy and neat and whilst not spectacular is still very smart. I would have to say that whilst dog-friendly Kerries are known, they are unusual. The majority of Kerries would never be completely trustworthy in an off-leash dog park. Most Kerries are "dominance-challengers" with other dogs their whole lives and that is why owners need to set and reinforce behaviour guidelines consistently at home, even with the other household dogs which the Kerry knows well. For example, when one dog finishes eating first they might make a move to check out what's still in the bowl of the other dog who's still eating. A watchful owner will caution the first dog and let them know that move is not OK. Temperament in the breed is the one topic which KBT breeders around the world refuse to discuss. They'll tell you their Kerries have wonderful temperaments so what is the issue? The reality is that many Kerry owners simply do whatever is necessary to manage their dogs so that they don't get themselves into trouble. I suspect that most Kerry owners actually like their breeds' extreme version of terrier feistiness. The real truth is probably a blend of the above. I hope this helps. Please feel free to post or PM any further questions or comments.

He was very, very sick and battling. It's so hard to let them go. Indie, you and his owner did everything you possibly could have to help him. Tears for you both in the loss of dear Reg. Run free, boy.

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Thanks for asking this. I too have wanted to buy Rogz leads online (they are the best) and my (1) local pet store doesn't stock them. Here's hoping you get a reply.

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Purrrrdy babies! Congratulations

Great Story!!! Good doggies!!! Thanking for sharing and Happy Christmas to you

You just described me. I do entries for my boy plus 2 other peoples entries. I also help 1 of them wash their dogs lol. My problem is if I don't enter the shows for them (they know about it because they sign the forms at least )I won't have anything to show Oh Megz! You're a rare breed indeed and highly valuable.

Recruit someone as your personal show secretary to keep track of when shows are on, when Closing Dates are to do your entries for you. Oh, the same person might also be (conned into) happy to be your dog washer also. Oh... in an ideal world , sigh!

Fair enough. But I need to question whether your above seemingly judgemental comments are all born from what you saw and heard on the Landline segment? BTW .... I disagree about the "many trainers ... increase the level of physical discomfort ... rather than ... figure out why the dog didn't learn". Did you question the mode of operandum of the survey upon which he supposedly based his statement, and whether he was relying on those to make that statement? Or do you just believe him because he said it? I'm not purposefully being antagonistic, Merijigs. I'm just trying to work out where you are coming from and what your somewhat pointed opinions are based on. My words on the the electric training collars were a re-statement of what was said in the Landline segment, specifically by Nick Branson from Deakin University. BTW last night someone suggested to me that they thought the use of electric collars are illegal in NSW. Is this the case? I'd like to know, that's all. Re the survey itself, I look forward to personally assessing the validity and reliability of the the research methodology of the study, searching for patterns in the resulting data and forming my own views on the conclusions and recommendations proposed. My original post stated "I have often felt a vague concern about the enormous variation in the conditions under which working dogs are housed and maintained. I have yet to fully check out the Landline story and all of the topics addressed in the current research project but I hope that it will produce minimum guidelines for the care of working dogs" I know there are good dog-men and women out here in the bush but I've also seen lots of instances over the years where the care and maintenance of working dogs is wildly out of date or just a bit care-less. Going off to investigate the survey and it's results now.

The Landline segment featured Nick Branson from Deakin University who said that 20% of survey respondents used electric collars to train working dogs and that when the use of the collar doesn't correct the unwanted behaviour the inclination for many trainers is to increase the level of physical discomfort for the dog rather than to figure our why the dog didn't learn. His words not mine.

Are you referring to my post, Merijigs? If so, my response to both of your (above) posts would be "Really? How so?" My posting skills need improving but yes, I was responding to you Erny. Before you could even begin to convince me that correct use of an electric collar is "often kinder than traditional methods of and other training tools" we would have to have a long discussion about what traditional methods and tools you are referring to.

Still sounds pretty dodgy to me.

I believe you - pretty terrible isn't it. Doesn't say much for the skills of the trainers IMO

I included "dogs housed in purpose built above ground slat floored runs" as a positive example of suitable housing for working dogs and as an indication of the enormous variations in the care and maintenance of working dogs from awful to dodgy to excellent. As the first major study of working dogs in the world, I really hope the Australian Working Dog Survey reported on in the Landline program results in clear recommendations for minimum conditions of housing, nutrition, training and overall management for our fantastic Ozzie workmates. How long it would take for any recommendarions or guidelines to have an impact I'm less confident of because we bushies know just how much farmers love being told what to do by goverment bureaucrats - NOT!

PS: The working dog survery reported on by Landline has revealed that 20% of respondents use electric shock collars to train dogs. Imagine that in the obedience class or competition - I don't think so!

Great Jess, So glad to hear of the consideration you and the people you work with extend to their working dogs. However, you did say "Yes there are some working dogs who aren't looked after quite to the standard that I would like to see" and that's what I was saying too. I am not tarring all farmers with the same brush but I do get the distinct impression that public scrutiny of the conditions of working dogs has been far less than that of pet animals. For example, I know of one farmer who point blank refuses to secure his dogs on the tray of his ute when he is travelling between paddocks and properties, even along a highway. This is against the law. Where is the enforcement? All the examples I gave were real ones.