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Has anyone seen/heard the results of the autopsy? Friends in the medical profession have said that, although definitely toxic, blue green algae does not cause kidney failure.

That's so sad, but you weren't to know the circumstances and tried to do the right thing. Maybe you could report him to RSPCA for putting dog in back of ute on a hot day. Can you go back to the beach? He might be there again.

Underdog Behaviour & Training.

Underdog Behaviour & Training.

Lol I actually like the stuff you post about dog training. I also recommend trainers I've seen linked from here - most of them don't post here at all. I keep a list mostly based on customer recommendations... and those customers - they have to be regular posters here, and I have to like what they say about training too. And from time to time I update the list I've got based on what people say and what I've experienced. I don't know all of them face to face, but I know some of them face to face. This particular company - there's no customers posting about them here, the website isn't real clear on what training methods they use. Alpha connected with dog training does put me off some - eg Alpha dog roll - is just a good way to get bitten. A dog volunteers submission - if you force it - you haven't got it But it would also be a clever way to get in all the Alpha top dog fans in and retrain them with the "new" better ways of doing things. Not sure about Mellymoo - comes here and posts once every three months - what is going on? I was a customer and I replied to the OP via PM.

Have a look at the Turmeric Users Group on facebook - a lot of people swear by 'golden paste' for arthritis in themselves and their dogs. I have a 7 yr old Newf who had a tplo and meniscus removed a few years ago and Augustine's Superboost has seemed to make a difference to her (it also has turmeric in it). She's also on Natural Animal Solutions Joint and Ligament Support, their Vitamin C and Omega Oil. A lot of people swear by Rosehip Vital too. I would try some of these things and see if they help. There's also another product called Glycan Aid, I think. It's available here under another name, which I can't remember, but you could email them and ask if you google it.

Obedience review has been a complete waste of time and money IMHO, every review dumbs it down Everyone seems pretty excited about the new rally rules, judging from comments on facebook and here. It will be fun to have some new challenges. However it does seem like such a waste of time and effort for the few minor changes to the obedience rules. I'm curious as to where you consider it has been 'dumbed down' though.

How much are you asking for them? disregard that - I just looked in off topic.

Mine has scratch marks on it too, but I think they become less noticeable with more use. I have Newfoundlands and a Border Collie but haven't noticed fur sticking to it. I have a few wooden steps up to a verandah, so I put the ramp onto the first step and rewarded them walking up and down, then the next step and so on and then they were fine going in and out of the car (an X Trail).

I have this ramp for my Newfoundlands and it's great. I stand it up behind the passenger seat and attach it to the head rest with a velcro strap.

Have a look at the Turmeric User Group on facebook. A lot of people seem to be getting great results with golden paste - a mixture of turmeric, coconut oil and black pepper.

Try Underdog - www.underdogtraining.com.au Friendly, knowledgeable trainers.

I have the Ruff Wear ones for my dogs. They are probably the most expensive but they are really good quality and fit well.

'On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals' by Turid Rugaas. The book is very good and easy to read. She also has a DVD and I think has a clip from that on You Tube. Search 'canine body language' and you will probably fine it and more. Sarah Kalnajs two DVD set 'The language of Dogs' is also very good.

Susan Salo's 'Foundation Jumping' and 'Advanced Jumping' DVD sets are very good. They teach dogs to read distances and to lengthen and shorten stride as needed. She runs workshops at Susan Garrett's place.

To start with, they often swim out to you but then get worried and try to get on top of you. You have to teach them to swim around you. My first two didn't drool much and neither does my older one, but the young one drools a lot more. Still not as bad as some though. You have to be prepared for the worst!

Hi Ingrid. Great choice of breed! I have two Newfies - a black 7 year old girl and a 19 month old Landseer boy. I have also had two others previously. They are great dogs but don't be fooled by the quiet gentle description as not all of them are like that, especially as puppies. Like any other dog they need good training to become well behaved dogs, and this is even more important when they will end up weighing as much or more than you! Some still have the natural lifesaving instinct, but as that is not something breeders strive for, not a lot seem to have it these days. Most of them like to swim to varying degrees but some don't. We do water rescue training with the Newfoundland Club of Victoria and there is a lot of variation in the dogs' interest in swimming and rescue. I hope you enjoy doing a lot of grooming and don't mind dealing with slobber - some slobber more than others, but some slobber A LOT! There are several Newfoundland facebook pages - The Newfoundland Club of Victoria , Australian Newfoundland Dog Owners, Newfoundland Dog owners Forum and The Holistic Newfoundland Dog. Feel free to ask any questions here, or ask to join the fb pages and ask there. Plenty of Newfie people happy to give advice.

Kate Haines at La Trobe Veterinary Group - Morwell and Traralgon.

Kingston Veterinary Hospital at Mentone. Classes are run by an NDTF accredited trainer, not just a vet nurse.

It was great. Steve is a great trainer and very interesting and entertaining. His way of teaching was easy for the dogs (and handlers) to pick up. Can't wait for the next one. There was a Toller there too :)

Great photos. It was perfect weather up there today.

Thank you. :)

I had it down as the 18th October, from the original flyer posted on here. The new flyer says the same. Is that still the correct date?

You could get Kymythy Schultz's book 'Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats - the Ultimate Diet'. She's a Newfoundland breeder and nutritionist. Also Ian Billinghurst's 'B.A.R.F. books. Also have a look at 'The Holistic Newfoundland' facebook page. I also googled 'Newfoundlands Raw Feeding' and found a few breeders in the US who have their diets on their websites. You could try the same for St. Bernards. All the best with your puppy.

Can anyone recommend a good veterinary chiropractor, or similar, anywhere near Diamond Creek, Victoria?