Red Fox

You can't desex someone elses dog. Her choice what she does with it not yours. Have her read this: http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/138099-to-your-friends-workmates-neighbours/page__hl__temperature If she still wants to go ahead with it good luck to her.

Have a look here too. http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/mature/cairn-terrier.asp http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/dogs.asp

I agree. Certain tools may make it 'easier' to get started but training is the real solution here.

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Bought puppy gear..;) :D

I agree. I don't pat my dogs while eating, but I do want to be able to take things off them without getting attacked. And what if the dog ever has a bone and attacks anyone who comes out in the backyard? Or do you want to only ever be able to give the dog edible things while he's in his crate? Why set yourself up for inconvenience when it's so easily trained at an early age? From the first day I got my puppy I had him on my lap while he ate and I touched him all over. I also taught him to drop things on cue in exchange for a treat. I no longer touch him while he's eating, but if I accidentally bump into him he's not gonna snap, and he will drop anything in his mouth on cue, even bones and dead fish etc, and I can go over and examine them and determine whether or not to let him have them back. And it didn't take long to train, so why would I deliberately do nothing to prevent resource guarding and have to stay away from my dog whenever he has anything edible for the rest of his life? You wouldn't need to though, once the dog has learnt the cue and the game. "Give it up and get something better". The dog doesn't know that what you have isn't better, and if you keep training it by trading up, the dog should still give up bones and really high value things, because he has been conditioned to think that whenever he gives it up he will get something better. Fuzzy, it's not that simple. I can take high value things from my dogs mouth, I can touch him whist he eats (though don't make a habit of it), I can climb into a crate or under the bed to retrieve a stolen item from him and he surrenders it like a pussy cat. If anyone else tried it and they would lose a hand. You can condition a dog through training but to expect that he would be 100% trustworthy around strangers and children (who are likely to be considered as lower rank) is unrealistic and not worth the risk.

No. You need to leave the dog in a secure place (ie crated in the car) or at home. That's not going to happen. If I can correct him when he's with me, why not? Even if I leave him in the car, he's gonna bark anyway without anyone correcting him. That will scare children off even more if they can't see him. If you can have him with you and pay 100% attention that is much different to tying him up in a secluded place. You may find that he behaves differently when crated (or contained in the car) as he is less vunerable. A negative experience whilst tethered could make the behaviour worse. What advice were you given? When my dog was 4 months old he began showing signs of fearful behaviour towards children. I asked at my local club and was told to "ignore it he's not aggressive" or "put a husher on him". I knew no better so just ignored it like I was told. By not dealing with it head on at an early age it turned into full blown fear aggression as my dog reached adolecense and has taken a very good behaviourist and a lot of work to manage. I won't say it's been a bucketload of fun either. Why not consult Craig directly? If he cannot help you I'd recommend you call Steve Courtney and have a chat to him. There may be someone closer that he can refer you to. Isn't Jane Harper on the Gold Coast?

Zara, there is no shortage on homes for these pups. I think most pups are .

I would like to see all rescue bull breeds and crosses there-of temp tested and given an exemption. Sadly I don't think too many of them will be making it out of the pounds now.

Tactfully (or not) leave a print-out from the news thread re Vic BSL laws on her desk...

No. You need to leave the dog in a secure place (ie crated in the car) or at home. Yes. Deal with it now and deal with it correctly. Don't leave it until the dog is an adult and out of control. Internet forums are not the place for advice on fear aggression (which can't be diagnosed without seeing the dog anyway). Ask a professional - NOT an obedience instructor.

Me too. Dog version sounds even better though.

Yes, I've seen that vid before. Also seen them live in the flesh which is MUCH more of a reality check. Hasn't put me off yet .

You can bet your arse that I wouldn't hand my dog in to be killed. I don't blame them one bit. With comments like this? Sure, all fine if you DO own a restricted and/or dangerous dog but what of the owners of unregistered (ie rescue) Amstaffs? Where do they stand on this? Should they be registering their dogs as pits "just in case" council identifies them as such? Should they be locking up and muzzling their family pets to comply with the legislation? eta, add to that hugely inflated council registration costs for every 'restricted breed' run of the mill staffy cross that looks like a pit...

WL Belgian Malinois Brave or completely nuts? Not sure there will be time for a diary Mountain lions are small fry ;)

LOL, tell me that again in a year. But in all seriousness, if you've got support, crapload of time, and a job for the dog sorted - I say go for it! Your life, furniture and garden will never be the same. Mine has eaten the back of a ute too. But overall she's (mostly) worth it. Lucky I don't own a ute then. Though I hear they can demolish the back of a wagon in no time too.

Time, money and club/breeder support are not an issue. Giving the pup a job is also sorted. I've been waiting a long time, I just expected to be waiting a little longer.. SA, if I didn't want spastic I'd be getting a different breed

Nek, your inbox is full ;)

I have no real reason to say no. Just that I'm unprepared and anal about being organised. I've already been asked the question "What are you waiting for?" and I can't answer it .

Thanks all, I have found some

Well you might be... more than you think

Will do

What would you do if you were offered a fantastic pup from a well known breeder ...6-12 months before you "thought" you were ready? Would you take it? Or wait another 12 months for a litter that may not eventuate? I have put this in the training forum as the pup I am looking at is a working puppy, not a pet. And obviously a huge commitment.

Yes, I'm stealing the Midget :p

Where is the cheapest / best place to buy Rogz collars via the net? Doesn't matter whether it is Australia or O/S. I'm looking for the "utility" design in pink; medium (snake?) size harness, flat collar and martingale. Thank you