Rebanne

no you don't, in fact I only give my dogs heartworm treatment every 6 weeks. I mark it on the calander

yes been out and about for a bit now

That's exactly why I socialised the heck out of my boys when they were puppies. They don't care if they get rushed as long as the dogs aren't going to kill them. Takes a lot of the anxiety out of getting them out of the yard. not the point, you should be able to walk your dog along a foot path without being rushed. Mine ar enice socialble dogs as well but being rushed by 5 offlead dogs would intimidate me let alone the dogs. And you have no way of knowing if you or your dogs are about to be bitten.

well lets hope you reported it then cause if you didn't you are condoning it

your kidding right? Other people do not do this, this is not what is done by normal thinking dog owners. Damn right condemn the person who took a harmless training method and twisted it into something unforgivable.

can't be bothered with the hysterics

maybe you should stop being so judgemental and wait until you see how it is done, properly, than you can make an informed decision.

I don't know if it could hurt a toy dog or not but personally I would never give an adult human dose to such a small dog. I was happy to give an adult dose of folic acid to a 32 kilo dog.

I would grind/break them up and give about 1/4 a day

it is not something I would put up on a public forum

Desexing may be good in early stages but I dont know about "culling"puppies when they are born unless they have some terrible defects and a vet does it! This is cruel. If you care for animals and it sound like you do then dont cull at birth unless advised by a vet for medical reasons. Good luck with it all. Not at all cruel. You leave 2 or 3 pups for the Mum's sake and rescue isn't burdened with even more unwanted animals.

I completely agree. It is revolting to think this used as a "training" method. Also it is absolutely unnecessary. What on earth is wrong with using treats to get the pup to love all training ? In the case of table training use the treat to "walk" the puppy a step or two. They are not thrown off the table nor do they fall off the table. They are just taught consequences for their actions, ie stepping backwards.

Fern's lastest fashion statement elastoplast snood

I would like to donate for Group 2 please both days. Let me know how much and when you need it by. Groups 1, 2 and 6 are now covered, unless BB drops out cause I can't get purple sashes :D, price will be around $12 to $15 each approx but won't know final price until I order. Club is having a meeting today. I will send PM's in the new year letting everyone know costs etc Thanks for the support guys

Yeah for Paige and Claire

20 mins of on leash walking at 2 -3 months old is too much. By all means, once he is comfortable with the leash, walk him past a couple of houses and back again but be careful of doing too much too soon. he'll grow up quick enough

try putting the leash on and following him around the back yard rather than have him follow you, giving him praise/treats as he moves around. Attach a piece of light rope, without any loops so it can't get caught up, put his food down a few feet away and let him drag the rope over to the bowl. Let him drag the rope around the house and yard, with supervision for a couple of days. Get him to come to you for a reward off lead 1st, then add a lead into the equation. You do realise that it could be some months before your dog can be exercised for long periods of time?

They are 9 years old. Would be very very hard to change anything now. Dog 1 is boss and maybe you need to accept that

then I suggest you stop posting what you don't know about

of course

desex her if you can, if not cull the pups at birth to only 2 or 3, then surrender those pups when old enough to a good rescue.

well it didn't matter in the end because as soon as the dressing was removed, one shake of the head and blood was everywhere again. Fern is having the edges of her ear blanket stitched this morning.

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I saw it on TV, it was just a bit of harmless fun, all his mates had their dogs there as well. He got his 15 minutes of fame

If anyone wants to donate a group sash for our two shows next April please let me know. Best Neuter in Show is covered. Ovens Valley Canine Club, Myrtleford, Vic. April 2nd and 3rd 2011