Rebanne

I read some where there was triple that number of thoroughbreds put down on the track. Also read that as many more people own dogs as pets rather then horses then that is why it resonates with them. Of course no thought is given to the number of working bred dogs who fail to work and are shot up in the hills.

@sandgrubberI no longer have contacts but are there any showbred greys in NZ? There has only ever been a handful in the past. When NSW tried the same thing there was quite a few showbred greys in the state and no distinction made.

and they have banned the dogs from being exported so they can't come here. If nothing else that is so unfair to people that will have thousands of dollars tied up in their dogs. People will lose their livelihoods. Dogs will lose their lives. It would be like banning Border Collies because people don't like them having a job. Tighten up the rules and regulations but ban - no. Horse racing will be next.

nothing has really changed re the ads. Most don't list prices and haven't for years. Many have had puppy forms for years. I always wanted email first. I didn't need chapter and verse. But I worked nightshift so I didn't want phones calls first up. My sleep was very important to me. I get the price thing and agree with you in that aspect.

I think they have to be quite tight to block the sound. Something like a sock. I've heard of people using cotton wool in the ears then a sock over. I've got drugs for my noise phobia dog when there is planned fireworks and if a really bad thunderstorm is forecast.

I googled the address of any potential buyer interstate. You can see a lot.

My pups were raised in the house until about 4 weeks old then kicked outside to the backyard. They still came inside in pairs or on their own and were exposed to crates and cats. No kids. Most of my pups went interstate or even OS. Had a couple go to "locals" who did come to my house as they were more friends then just buyers. And yeah photo's would be staged, bedding freshly made up etc. I wouldn't be showing pics of pups on a poopy blankie. All health tests were sighted or a copy given to buyers.

this is a 6 yo old post. You would need to contact vets to ask about debarking. I would think they are few and far between.

first things first you need to make sure all health tests have been done and you have seen the results, not just told them.

the link worked for me yesterday bottom line dog was declared dangerous and the owner didn't comply, so owner's fault

In the 1990's, when I worked at our local pound, twice we had parvo dogs come in. We did NOT put down any dogs bar the parvo ones.

I agree @Loving my Oldies Nearly always unkempt property, multiple cars, plenty of junk

Poor breeding and feral owners

Maybe trying to avoid all the ferals and their dogs

And what appears to be the male occupier of the property is hanging in the front yard, not game to go out the back and try and save the woman