Kempe

Thanks for the replies will go and talk to the receptionist. The matts were caused I think when she was desexed and not trimmed off adequately and now they have just grown.

Have a long haired Border Collie with some massive long matted hair on her belly between her rear legs. Have tried to cut with scissors, but the problem is she doesn't like you touching them and the matt is so thick you cant cut through it, so have to try to get above it right next to the belly. She wraps her tail under making it more difficult and ends up flopping on her belly to make you stop. So before I approach my vet, do you think they would knock her out and cut them off or would that seem too risky just for matted hair. I realise there is always a risk putting a dog under. I tried a professional groomer but they had the same problem I had.

If you gotta go you gotta go

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13802940

I have a 42" crate for my BC, but would also recommend a 36" She's 30 months old now and still sleeps in it most nights (her choice)

Will try to make it, never been before so can someone post the address again and time? Dont know what nibbles I can bring as the shops are shut but will have had breakfast anyway.... and will bring the clam shell with me. Hopefully Tara behaves herself, she is very much a people dog but doesn't like boisterous dogs

Don't think the police will get involved as the dog/s have not been illegally stolen therefor no crime has been committed I don't think Micro chipping is proof of ownership just a form of identification. Possibly who has paid vet bills, licenses etc will hold the upper hand in a court making a decision similar to relationship breakups and children being involved Might be easier to split them between the 2 of you, you have the girl and he has the boy

I'm lucky that in all my life of owning dogs have never been attacked, but I am ultra cautious. If I see a dog off leash I always walk the other way to avoid it just in case, I even avoid on leash dogs if the handler doesnt give signs of controlling the dog, like obviously been to training by how they walk the dog, hold the leash etc., you can usually tell by monitoring them as they are walking towards you. If something vicious did happen I dont think a lot of the ideas in here would work with the speed and ferocity of an attack. Hitting with a stick would work but would need accuracy to get the correct spot, kicking would work but in the chest, not ribs, all difficult to achieve in the heat of the moment. And when I take my dog offleash to the beach or park I have a tennis ball and racquet with me :-)

He's pleading not guilty. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-a...3-1225963885976

I have a 42" for my BC, if anything it is slightly big, reckon a 36" would be perfect

I've just started using "NRG No-nots" detangler and conditioner for tails, manes and hair, it's for horses and you can get it at any of their supply stores but comes recommended for dogs too. http://www.nrgteam.com.au/nonots.html As far as dreadlocks are concerned I know what you are saying as i've just had to cut ones from behind my BC's ears as there's no way it would come out. AFAIK a fine comb is the best to use to prevent them

A NORTHFIELD man has been charged with the theft of Harry the chihuahua. Detectives arrested the man, 33, earlier tonight and charged him over the theft of the little dog from the Royal Adelaide Show on September 8. The man has been bailed to appear in the Holden Hill Magistrates Court on November 4. Harry was found safe and well at Northfield on Tuesday and has since been returned to his owner.

I was told the correct size of CC is approximately the width of your fist on the bit that attaches to the leash (about 4") if you can understand what I mean. Put the CC on the dog and hold the leash end up and put your fist against it, should be about fist width long, assuming of course your dog doesn't have a skinny neck and massive head PS Erny above expalined it far more eloquently than me

Our obedience school always said to remove any other collar and have the check chain on it's own or it doesn't function properly

Check chain while training and either it or a martingale while just out walking, the rest of the time she wears a flat collar with her ID tag and council disk on even tho she is micro chipped. I think it is council rules they must wear their ID tag in case they get loose and with it having her phone number am guessing she would be returned quicker rather than being naked and expecting people to take her to see IF she is micro chipped and to get it read

I'm just home too and maybe the odd one out here but thought it was very poor with nothing really organised to watch and keep your interest, sorry but next time will take the dog to the beach instead. Thought there might have been some agility or obedience and hopefully flyball demonstrations but there was none of it, did hear the announcement of duck herding but where was it held??? Met Miss Squish for the first time , we both used to go to the same obedience school but didn't know her to see, if ya get my drift.

I'm hoping to make it with BC and family in tow

You have to pick the days you go because being a gulf there can be swells, it can also be dead calm, agree with Ravyk about Seacliffe as generally north of Marino is a bit calmer (knowledge from my boating/fishing days). All along the coast line in summer you will get an afternoon sea breeze that comes through about 11:00am

I think your right as it is only 16" in diameter, damn. Could you post their response/price for the larger size.

Does the price drop on the 1st Sept, currently the website shows $45.95? Would medium size be okay for a border collie?

If I'm at the computer she sits next to me and nudges me with her nose every 10/15 seconds, anywhere else she sits in front of me and STARES..............

I buy chicken carcasses from Lenards, great bargain at 5 for $1

As coincidence would have it I caught 8 mice in traps in a few days and met the pest exterminator that comes round our work, his professional advice was to buy the sticky boards you get. Put some peanut butter in the middle and they get stuck crossing the board, 100% guaranteed they wont get away and no secondary poisoning to pets. You have to then release them somewhere well away from your house (if you can get them off the board although I believe pouring vegetable oil will work) or whack them with a piece of wood

I feed my dog after the family out of habit, but it's not a hard and fast rule, I dont think it makes any difference regarding leadership etc. I also enter a door before my dog but again because I find it easier to command it to "wait", then let it in after myself. Nothing worse than trying to open a door with a couple of bags of shopping and a dog trying to beat you in at the same time, so for the sake of consistency I always enter first.

Am not a breeder but I would choose email first because it gives people a "hard copy" of your details.