Red Fox

I think you may be over-reacting. There's a pretty good chance that the guy was just interested in using him for breeding. If he was planning on stealing the dog I doubt he would have come to your front door.. Lock the gates and keep an eye on the house by all means (I'd probably keep the dog indoors when you're out too), but showing interest is not really 'stalking' IMO.

and another at 3 months old, taking on Klaus Malion

Mals are smaller, squarer and higher in drive than Shepherds. Looks wise their ears are generally smaller, their features are finer, their backs are straight and short (as opposed to long and sloping like a GSD). The two are quite different in temperament too. One of the best descriptions I have been given is that a Shepherd is like a 4WD - designed to do it all. A Mal is like a Ferrari - they have one speed FAST! The (working line) Malinois is a spectacular breed to watch and great fun to train but they are not for everybody. They can be challenging to live with and are not really 'pets'. GSDs on the other hand are a more relaxed dog overall and make great pets. This is my 5 month old Malinois baby

Normally it's either C3 at 6-8 weeks + boosters (either C3 or C5) at 12-14 weeks and 16 - 18 weeks. There is a newer vaccine available that only needs to be given twice at (approx) 6 weeks and 10 weeks.

How many hours are you out for? I'd take a guess that the pup is not getting enough mental stimulation and is bored shitless with being in the laundry all day... More exercise and (most importantly) more time training in the mornings. Wear her brain out first. Then try putting the pup in either a run in the yard or a pen with toys, bones, place to dig, etc. If they are (mentally/physically) tired they will usually sleep.

Love, Love, LOVE her Little bit of pain for a hell of a lot of fun. The most awesome little dog I have ever had the pleasure of knowing ...even when she is barking her pretty little head off. Wouldn't trade this one for the world eta:

Don't get a WL Malinois if you value your sanity.... ..However, if you are happy to wake up at the crack of dawn to track for hours in the pouring rain, enjoy playing pin cushion on a regular basis and can tolerate that supersonic BARK for the next 15 years or so then they may be worth considering.

You need to be very VERY aware of your surroundings at all times and be prepared to step in front of the dog and tell people to back off if need be. Use your body to block 'scary' people (place yourself between the threat and your dog), do not place the dog in a situation where she will feel cornered. Keep your distance. Approaching a dog from behind is just plain bad manners, particularly at a dog club where people should know better... Something like this may help a little: http://www.k9pro.com...s-DT-WORKS.html http://www.k9pro.com...s-DT-WORKS.html

Laundry, bathroom, kids room, spare room. They are either gated or doors are kept closed.

What a HAPPY photo you chose. Love it. The cat looks upset

Who? The Neighbours or the dogs?

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Nothing wrong with that. Sounds ideal to me... If class is in the mornings then feed him half his usual meal the night before and nothing in the morning. You will make up for it in training and a hungry dog is much more persistent in earning treats than a full one! Try things like chicken chunkers, cheese sticks, boiled meat, cooked sausage, chicken roll, cabana, etc.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/reward-offered-to-return-lost-dog/story-e6frea6u-1226262764929 HOLLY Warren is so heartbroken by the disappearance of her dog that she's offering a $7000 reward. Her "best friend" Zoe went missing from her Hawthorndene back yard four weeks ago and now Ms Warren is prepared to sell her car to raise the reward money she hopes is so generous it will reunite her with her two-year-old kelpie cross. "I know it's a lot of money but I love my dog so much I'll do whatever it takes to get her back," said the 33-year-old office worker, who suspects her dog was stolen. "I've been so distressed, my life is in turmoil. I'm having trouble sleeping and eating and have lost 9kg in weight since she has been gone." Ms Warren has written to vets across the state, contacted numerous councils and spent hundreds of dollars on advertisements and posters without luck. On Sunday, January 8, Ms Warren returned from an outing to her family home and discovered Zoe, who slept with her every night, was missing. But she found the dog's collar near the back door. "I knew something was wrong when I pulled into the driveway - normally I can see Zoe's nose poking under the carport but this time she wasn't there," Ms Warren said. "I went out back and discovered she was missing - my heart just sank," Ms Warren said. "Obviously someone took her because the collar was removed but Zoe is microchipped." Ms Warren, who adopted Zoe from the RSPCA 18 months ago, says her dog may have been released as a stray after being stolen and may have been taken in by a good Samaritan. "Or someone may have seen a new dog at their neighbour's place and recognise it as Zoe," she said. "In a last effort to find Zoe, I have decided to offer a $7000 reward. I'm not interested in finding out who took her or why, I just want her back and I'm not asking any questions." Print Email<br class="Apple-interchange-newline">

And it's surprising how intolerant some neighbours are. My neighbour had a screaming fit at me a few nights ago over my 5 month old pup letting out a dozen or so loud barks from INSIDE my house over a 5 minute period whilst I prepared her dinner. Apparently this is 'not acceptable and won't be tolerated'. Try explaining to this woman the reason why my pup is barking at this particular time and what I am doing to counter it and get lectured that I will 'need to do more'. Mind you we are talking about a working line Mal pup that is given a huge amount of exercise and training each day, never barks in her run, is kept inside at night (crated next to my bed) and only lets off an occasional 5 second yap throughout the day. I think we're doing pretty damn well thank you! Same neighbour also complained about my pup digging a hole in wait for it ...... MY backyard. Their reason? "She banged her bone against the fence and knocked all the tools off our shed wall" (They built their shed on the boundary line so on my side it's the fence..). But come one! Can't please some people... :rolleyes:

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You get what you pay for. A $200 pup could easily end up costing you $20,000 over a few years if it ends up with health probs. A decent breeder will health test to avoid this. If you don't want a pedigree pup go to the pound.

You can buy replacement steel trays from memory. Not sure who sells them but I'm sure I have seen them on eBay before??

Keep the dogs separated for now, give them separate areas to play, feed separately, train and walk separately, etc. It will help to reduce the stress for both them and oyu. They may get along eventually or they may not. Hope it works out for you.

I have two from Vebo. The service was great and price and postage quite reasonable IMO. As for the crates, one has been in the back of my car for the past 3 months and is used daily by my Malinois pup. The other is used in the house for an adult Ridgeback. I'd say they would hold up to a BC pretty well :) K9 pro is releasing some new crates next week too. I've no idea of the price but they look pretty good. http://www.facebook.com/pages/K9-Pro-The-K9-Professionals/118920428118492 http://k9pro.com.au/

A little tip my vet gave me - When you are uncomfortable, being lectured, pressured or simply do not agree with the 'professional' simply state clearly - "It's MY choice" Personally I think we stress to much about 'perfect' puppy nutrition. Keep it simple - barf patties and RMBs (chicken frames, wings, necks, lamb flaps, shanks, roo tail, etc). That's it. The patties are a commercial food, just a raw version. You don't need to add to them. Forget about feeding the 'right' amount. If the dog is too fat feed less, too thin feed more, doesn't eat it then take it away and offer it again next meal time. No choices. A healthy dog wont starve, plus would YOU eat dry food if meat was on offer instead? My pup gets one 'meal' per day and has done since she was 12 weeks old. The rest she works for - no work, no food. Don't like it? Miss out! Food has a lot of value. She's certainly not neglected though.. Her nickname is Fat Elka

6 weeks is too young, but too late now. Personally I think letting the pup run with adult dogs (particularly one that's nervy) is a disaster waiting to happen. No puppy should be running up and down stairs. The pup will be fine in the car and there is no problem with taking him out, just avoid places where other dogs frequent until after his 12 week vaccs. However as you partners family wont follow your wishes for the pup in their house I'd be wary of letting them take him out. And yes, if the pup falls in the pool and can't get out he will drown. It's your dog. If you don't like the way they are handling things then take responsibility yourself and keep the pup at your place instead. Confine him in a pen when you're working, the cats will be fine.

Not sure how you feel about driving but if you can get down to Berri (about and hour and a half from Mildura) Rosedale meats have roo for $3 per kilo. With small dogs it wouldn't be so hard to buy in bulk every couple of months. Personally I'd swap the chicken and BARF for roo and VAN. Much leaner and you can bulk it up with veg if they're still acting starved

I collected my pup from AAE in October last year. The hardest part was finding the depot which is away from the main airport, however they were very helpful when we called and gave us clear directions. A little lax on ID though. The husband walked in, gave his name and was presented with three Mali pups (she flew with 2 litter mates). "All yours mate". Nah we only want ONE! .

Poor dog