lillim

that is so cute! I really wish it snowed heavily where I am

My Life in Dog Years by Gary Paulsen Its a great read, it chronicles some of the dogs he has had in his life. He writes in a frank and amusing way and the stories are touching.

what a dreadful thing to happen, I feel very sorry for the dogs and owners. The cruelty that people can inflict is horrible

A planned break in to steal a GSD puppy, obviously someone wanted it which is great and hopefully has a good home. What does the animal shelter want it back for or making an issue of the theft............doesn't make sense I wonder what an 8 week old GSD puppy is doing at the shelter in the first place, I guess a BYB??? yes I'm sure the thief who stole the puppy has the best intentions and the puppy is going to a good home. Maybe people who steal animals from backyards should also been seen as good samaritans, because I'm sure they do it to give the dogs a lovely home.

Oh dear, how awful

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw-...i-1225852939093 CONVICTED murderer Emma Barrett faces 13 more years behind bars - but she hopes saving dogs from death row helps save herself. The inmate of Dillwynia women's prison is part of a revolutionary program in which hundreds of prisoners will have access to dogs inside jail to test whether caring for the animals makes them less likely to reoffend. Already those in a pilot trial said it had turned their lives around and given them a new sense of responsibility. The eight-week program was the brainchild of Corrective Services boss Ron Woodham, an animal lover who was fascinated with a similar scheme operating in the US. It was hoped that the affection and responsibility involved in caring for the animals would prepare inmates, who must also complete a TAFE course in animal handling, for life on the outside. The selected prisoners are given a dog bound for death row. They care for it, train it and seven weeks later hand the dog over to a family on the outside. Barrett, one of six women to care for rescued greyhounds, said the program helped her cope with life in jail, where she's been for almost three years. "It's given me satisfaction knowing I'm helping the dog go to a home instead of being put down," she said. "(The dog also) gives you love back. You can't be (loving) in jail. No one in here is really honest, loyal and loving." Eventually the program will extend to rescuing other dogs due to being euthanased by the RSPCA, with the prison housing up to 50 animals. The neighbouring Outer Metropolitan Multi-Purpose Correctional Centre will also take up to 200 dogs to be cared for by male prisoners. Despite the attachment they inevitably develop, security manager Leanne O'Toole said the prisoners were prepared to let the dogs go.

No way. I have been tempted to "rescue" some puppies in a pet shop that is pretty nasty and filthy,but I know if I had brought the puppies, the pet shop would only get more and I'd be helping them make a profit. The best thing is to buy from pet shops that don't sell animals and online.

He is a gorgeous dog, and I know perhaps not on your level how hard it can be with juggling many potions for a dog, especially when they get stressed with treatment. Good luck, with a face like that I'm sure he is worth it.

oh dear, this really does send a chill through my spine, its scary to think what this opens up in terms of BSL

is the hide-a-squirrel toy very tough though? I've always thought they look a bit to easy to destroy.

thanks

So I normally buy toys for a large boisterous, destruction extraordinaire dog. I have been charged with recommending and buying toys for a young active toy poodle, and have no clue where to start and what type of toys would be suitable or enjoyable? Other than they should be smaller sized... Help?

Klemzig

A close relative of mine owns a young poodle, unfortunatly due to ill health the owner is no longer able to walk the dog and he is starting to "act up" from lack of exercise and stimulation and he really needs some basic training. Rehoming the dog is not an option. As I live in NSW, I cannot help myself and do not know if there is an organisation who could help set up some help for the owner. The owner is presently paying a dog walker, but the owner is having to drive the dog to the walker, which is not always possible. I have thought of contacting MDBA Pacers, but did not know if this is something they help with and have no idea of any other possibilties available?

I'm glad it went better, it is never pleasant having to medicate your dog when you know they dislike it.

I wonder if you make the preparation of his paraphanalia a pleasant experience, and do it randomly without administering the drops, to reduce the buildup of stress, I find showing an item related to the meds or the meds themself to the dog and letting then sniff then praise them or give them a treat works well. So they associate the preparation as a good thing, not as something that is going to lead to possible stress or pain. Not an quick fix but this worked with my dog.

if there is a routine before you administer the drops (like always getting it from the same cuboard)? and does he get nervous beforehand?

I'm glad people like it, he writes really well. I just googled how many books he's written and I think Stanley Coren is going to a regular in my life for awhile now.

I've been reading How Dogs Think By Stanley Coren and am really enjoying it and wanted to see what other peoples opinions of it are?

oh dear, I wish she had taken up the porn offer instead.

not sure if this is helpful, but I use an "end" command to signify the end of playing a game, as Mischa can be very pushy when she wants to continue a game. for example using fetch, I get her to give me the ball, praise her, then say "end" cross my hands over each other. I use to turn my back and ignore her in the beginning until she got the point.

me - PA Misha - lumberjack or demolitions expert. If I'm pruning Misha will grab the branch and proceed to tear into as small as possible pieces, she also use to try to remove low branches from trees. Demolitons expert because she is a master at tearing up/destroying things and comes up with creative ways to do so.

peanut butter is a good one.

ah yes the eyes rolled back in the head is creepy, Misha does this while snoring which has earned her the "demon dog" nickname. She also shakes, quivers and maks funny little noises. When she was younger she use to frequently "suckle" in her sleep. Its never worried me, she never seems distressed just looks demonic :D

ok, so what about tail, still, tense, wagging?