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Hi, I've been training my rescue rottiexdobe since I got her at approx 10months old - she is about to turn 3 yrs old in August. She has so far been fairly easy to train, quick to learn and has been a joy to own. Recently at training, she has started to not pay attention, break her stays and do zoomies around the ring and generally interfere with the other dogs in the class. It's like we are now taking one step forward and two steps backwards. She is in a CCD class and I would like to get my CCD title with her, but feel rather despondent lately due to her behaviour. I'm going back to not letting her off lead in class and really reinforcing and praising when she does what I ask her to do. Is this an age thing where she is exerting her own self and just being rebellious and will grow out of it? Has anyone else experienced this sort of thing? She gets plenty of exercise and has her doggy playmates that she enjoys playing with a couple of times a week under supervision. I have two other dogs that she loves and she just adores all people and children. The one thing that I can say has changed is we haven't been doing many street walks as I have been driving the dogs to all their activities (training, playing etc). I am going to go back to street walks as she really pays attention to me and she doesn't get easily distracted - another way of reinforcing what I want her to do. Any advice greatly appreciated.

Well done - great to see young people getting into the dog sports that are available. Great looking dogs too.

Belonging to 2 clubs Is not going to be a great representation of what you're claiming In your your statement! Given the number of actual training clubs around etc ETA: Yes too many bogans are attracted to the bull breeds for the wrong reasons I will not dispute that fact, but at the end of the day It shouldn't be the dogs that always pay the price In the end. I agree totally with you - I'm not in any way trying to say that all of the bully breeds are bad, because I know they are not. I was giving an observation from the two clubs I belong to and there is a high population where I live with bully breeds yet I rarely see any in the classes. Then I suppose the bogans out there attracted to these breeds are not going to do the responsible thing are they?? There are lots of gsds, rotties, dobes, crossbreeds in the clubs I belong to. It would be nice to see more people with bully breeds joining in. When I visit dog parks, the dogs that seem to have the issues are the bully breeds, not with people, but with other dogs, the dogs that are shown in the media as attacking people, are generally bully breeds. If the attack was from a rottie or dobe, then they would say it and report it as such, just as they did recently with a golden that attacked a member of its own family and neighbour. I understand what it is like to have a breed of dog that is often discriminated against due to poor understanding etc. However the general public doesn't care what type of dog it was really, they just want something done about it. I agree with you that it will always be the dog that pays the price due to its moronic owner not doing the right thing in the first place. But do you really know what It's like? One can only take so much when you come across comments that pretty much translate to "Shouldn't they all be dead by now?" Yes there are "problem" dogs but they're not human and they rely on us for guidance, when It isn't given and the dog reacts It's so much easier Isn't It to just kill the dog and move on...........Is that really solving the problem? Until this Is fixed nothing Is going to change. The general public does care about what type of dog It Is otherwise the media etc wouldn't be so hell bent on naming breeds even when they're so way off the mark on most and really haven't got a clue!, as It Is "they" the general public already been led to believe that they're safe now thanks to BSL In place! I will always blame the owner not the dog In pretty much most attack cases Don't get me wrong, I agree with you. I don't like BSL and I probably don't know what it is like compared to maybe what you go through. I have 3 dogs - one a purebred mini schnauzer and the other two rescue dogs are dobexrottie and dobexkelpie. The dobexrottie girls is the one that I get comments about - "dogs like that shouldn't be allowed"; "dogs like that should be muzzled all the time"; etc etc. And why, because she is large and black and tan therefore she must be aggressive etc etc, just like no doubt you get. I can assure you, just as I'm sure you can assure me that your dogs are fine, but that's because we are responsible owners and do the right things for them, for us and for the community. We have just passed out K9 good citizen award and I'm hoping to get my CCD title with her. I don't know what the answer is, because the responsible dog owners, of which there are many, have to cop the brunt of the irresponsible ones. How do "we" regardless of what breed we have educate people? Will the moron owners even listen or does it take something more like properly enforced regulations/fines etc. I don't know. Should we, as a country be moving towards what I believe Switzerland does and enforce all dog owners to undergo socialisation and obedience as well as knowing the dog laws and you have to pass this before you can get a dog?? I like these ideas, but then wouldn't it be a type of "BSL" if you like, where the ones that don't care will just get a dog regardless. Perhaps if the only way one could get a dog is through a registered breeder and you couldn't get a dog unless you passed the test, or through rescue organisations, again with the same restrictions, then this would decrease the huge amounts of backyard breeders etc. Stopping internet sales of dogs/puppies would also be a good start.

Belonging to 2 clubs Is not going to be a great representation of what you're claiming In your your statement! Given the number of actual training clubs around etc ETA: Yes too many bogans are attracted to the bull breeds for the wrong reasons I will not dispute that fact, but at the end of the day It shouldn't be the dogs that always pay the price In the end. I agree totally with you - I'm not in any way trying to say that all of the bully breeds are bad, because I know they are not. I was giving an observation from the two clubs I belong to and there is a high population where I live with bully breeds yet I rarely see any in the classes. Then I suppose the bogans out there attracted to these breeds are not going to do the responsible thing are they?? There are lots of gsds, rotties, dobes, crossbreeds in the clubs I belong to. It would be nice to see more people with bully breeds joining in. When I visit dog parks, the dogs that seem to have the issues are the bully breeds, not with people, but with other dogs, the dogs that are shown in the media as attacking people, are generally bully breeds. If the attack was from a rottie or dobe, then they would say it and report it as such, just as they did recently with a golden that attacked a member of its own family and neighbour. I understand what it is like to have a breed of dog that is often discriminated against due to poor understanding etc. However the general public doesn't care what type of dog it was really, they just want something done about it. I agree with you that it will always be the dog that pays the price due to its moronic owner not doing the right thing in the first place.

Bull Terrier is mentioned in the news video on the orginal link at about 1:22 and onwards talking about "a 55 year old woman was attacked, AGAIN by a Bull Terrier" People seem to have the impression that only attacks featuring Bull breeds are sensationalised by the media but I don't agree that is the case. I think any attacks of enough severity to mentioned are reported by the media but just so happens that most of the more serious attacks are from Bull breeds of some description. They may not technically be APBT's or Staffords or Bull Terriers, but they are not GSD's or Dobermann they are calling Pitbulls, they are of Bull breed orientation, so if that's the type of dog involved in the attacks there is no other option than accepting it I guess? I agree with your statement here. The attacks that make the news are the severe ones and if it was a dobe or a gsd or a lab they would report it as such. Unfortunately with the bully breeds they are so alike and you cannot expect the general public or the police to know exactly what type of dog it was other than a bully type breed. In fact I'm sure most people on these forums wouldn't be able to recognise an amstaff from an APBT and don't even start with all the crossbreeds. Given that the "bully breed" is the dog of choice by most bogans, it's no wonder there are so many attacks. I belong to two dog training clubs in Sydney and you rarely see a bully breed in the classes - given that so many are out there, it just proves to me (and others may agree or disagree) that the so many owners of these dogs are not doing a fundamental responsible act by training and socialising etc.

Great, thanks for this. I have been using the odour-go solution but will get some of the blocks.

I got two and they are really good value - unfortunately though one of them was destroyed within 3 days of purchase!!! Urgh I've had it with dog beds. I never catch them in the act and I don't know which one of mine destroys them but I wish they would stop. Apart from that, they are great value, good size and they are now both trying to curl up on the one remaining.

Me too - just got 2. I'm sick of spending a fortune on inside beds, they never live up to expectations so why not go for the cheaper ones. Looking forward to getting them. Thanks for the link.

Hi, I feel for you. Agree with Poodlefan - walk on busy roads - even the morons of society don't tend to let their dogs off lead on a busy road.

Even though I don't agree with all of CMs methods, he understands dogs and has got it right with exercise, discipline and then affection in that order. So many people humanise dogs. He also sets boundaries and rules and to be calm and assertive (that doesn't mean you have to be physical or violent). I have noticed in his later series, he is using food rewards more often now. As Dogperson has stated, he has saved many many dogs from death row, has helped many people with problem dogs (often CM is the last resort after having dog behaviourists try and correct a problem). His speciality are the red zone dogs and I don't think too many of us have any dogs in this category. He also stresses to people to research the breed before buying and will always match the dog with the people/owner, which unfortunately many owners do not do in the first place. Every dog trainer has some good points and we can all learn and take what we can and then work out what works best for your own situation.

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I have lots of geckos too but I want them here - they keep down the other insects. I never get cockroaches or spiders etc in the house at all. The geckos are mainly in my garage and once I did have the pest guy in but he said you are much better off with the geckos than the insects and he was right. My dogs don't seem to get bothered by them which is good, they have grown up with them and if they do come across one in the yard, they leave it alone.

I agree with what others have suggested - start up a conversation with the owner. One of my dogs is only now starting to put on a little weight and not look like a skeleton (he will be 4 in August). He was just skin and bone - I rescued him at 4 months old and he has never been interested in food. He eats a very large dinner with encouragement, however he is not into treats, bones etc. He also has a very fast metabolism (wish I did - lol). My vet checks him every year and says he is a very healthy dog - yes underweight, but not because he isn't fed, because he isn't interested and the fast metabolism. The vet actually said he would prefer to see dogs like mine than the overweight/obese ones that are constantly coming through his doors. Now that my dog has settled down somewhat, he is starting to gain some weight and keep it on. I also had people comment on how skinny he was, did I feed him, was I withholding food etc etc. There various reasons why a dog is skinny. I was always happy to explain to people what my dog's issues were and they could see from my other dog, who is in a healthy weight range, that I obviously didn't abuse them.

I really like these beds, they are strong, don't sag in the middle and are hard to destroy. They are worth the money and great for large, long legged dogs. http://www.trampolinedogbeds.com.au/circular.htm I have these and they are great - one of mine is over 33yrs old and still going strong - practically impossible to destroy. They also sell the covers that fit and a wall that goes around, though I don't have these - just throw an old blanket on top.

Lovely story - great dogs Rottis.

Hi, I agree, it is well worth it, but do your research. I'm with Bow Wow Meow and have found them to be good (as far as insurance policies go!!). They also got the 2009 Choice Magazine award for pet insurance. I have 2 dogs covered and I pay $58.25/month which covers accidents, illnesses, ticks etc etc. It doesn't cover pre-existing conditons, but thankfully both of mine don't have anything that is pre-existing. Good luck.

Me too - where I walk my dogs in the morning, someone has let loose a lot of guinea pigs - this is just pure heaven for my girl. She is on lead now in the mornings, the other isn't as he doesn't take any notice of wildlife at all - too ball focused.

Hi, it looks great - are they going to segregate small dogs and bigger dogs?

Hope poor Daisy is ok - that happened to one of my dogs - the vets didn't put any cotton wool in between the bandage to allow for swelling and her paw was huge and red and swollen. Once the bandage was taken off, I could literally see the paw going down. I told them not to bandage the paw again (I thought the vets would know to make sure that the bandage wasn't too tight - it's basic first aid!!). The swelling went down, the paw healed and no further issues. I have since changed vets.

God that makes me mad and sad hearing this - good on you for doing what you could.

Hi, we used for our danes the trampoline beds that are round - they come from www.trampolinedogbeds.com.au They cannot be chewed, or broken as they have metal all the way around - the canvas cover does not overlap the outside frame. The company also has woolen covers that can be added. I have two of these beds are they are approx 34 years old and they are as good as new and my dogs love them. They give great support for the joints.

Hi, I've never heard of the ones you are talking about, but I've used Barnstone Kennels at Duffys Forest and they were very good. They were recommended to me and have many return users. Hope that helps.

Hi Puddleduck, just letting you know that dogs are not allowed in the dam at all - they must be on leash at all times on the walking tracks. They are not allowed on the internal roads, picnic areas or near the children's area. There are hefty fines if you do get caught. Check out Warringah Council and dogs at Manly Dam.

I agree with everything people are saying. I attend weekly obedience classes with my dogs and I have yet to see any swfs in the classes - considering the proliferation of them being sold in petshops and over the internet etc, you would think that the owners would want to train them, but they don't. I've spoken to other responsible dog owners that attend other obedience classes and they say the same thing. Most of these swfs are sold into families but will not receive the proper socialisation, will not receive enough exercise and will not receive any training. The majority will probably be "humanised" and babied and will not be treated like dogs. They then think it is appropriate to take these dogs to off-leash parks and wonder why problems arise. I have 9 of these horrible little dogs in my street (within 70 or so metres) and I don't like using the term horrible, but they are and it is all because of their owners. They are never walked, not trained, rush everything that walks past their homes, bark incessantly etc. I feel for these dogs as they are obviously not content in their lives. Imagine never going outside your own home, life would be so boring. The owners are totally responsible for these dogs and their actions. My girl (dobexrottie) has become much more tolerant of these dogs, but I know longer go to dog parks unless it is segregated. I believe all dog parks should be separated. I've worked very hard with my dogs to ensure that they are tolerant of just about anything. It's such as shame that owners of swfs don't do the same.

Forgot to add that I got mine on eBay and was a fair bit cheaper than purchasing through pet suppliers.