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And how sloooowly did they learn! And the female had a temp. of a turtle to start with and finished with a temp. of a snail. Plus considering that the video camera was a second hand beta version from 1983 the film will be on black and white and with no sound

I totally agree, apart from the lovely dobes (is Ali the only one in love with them now? ) it was boooring.

Oh I forgot. Those attending, if you can, please bring a foldup chair, I might not have enough chairs/launge seats for everyone.

If I send you direction they might end up being too complicated, look on the map, trust your instincts and you will be fine In reality its easy to get to.

money to Steve directly. I will ask Steve to send directions to my place. if you doent have it by Monday lunchtime pm me.

Ask some professionals to help you provide a good alibi.

pay Steve for exerything. He will just have to owe me. Big time.

YES!! leave your dog at home. There will be 3 dogs supplied for demos.

Latisha - Im allowed to film. If Im not Steve can bugger off (Steve if you are reading dont bugger off - its just an expression :D ) Pay Steve directly. Video from the workshop - it didnt get done as yet. Im holding onto the tapes (very naughty) as I have 4 tapes in a mess and before I send them off I want to transfer the stuff thats there onto VHS in case they get lost/deleted etc. I simply didnt have time to do it as yet.

rubeedoo - not that I know.

Yvonne suggested that becouse majority will come straight from work and will not have time to eat beforehand that we should put some $ together and get some pizza. I think its a great idea, there is Dominos not far from my place and I have some discount coupons. so please bring few $$ to cover the pizza cost. Also we would appreciate if you would arrive on time, as we will do the demos first, as there is still enough daylight at 6-6.45pm, and we can just walk out on the gof course next to my place (more room than in my yard) So if you are wondering this is your training field for the evening

Ali - come straight from work, there is a train line not far from my place. And con someone to give you a lift back Im sure HE will not mind giving you a lift back

Tarka - How very appropriate for dobes But get some angelic tunes ready as well, that will be for the end of the video

that will be for my other dog - you know the one I dont ahve as yet. After I quit my full time work and being your PR representative For now Rexy has to stick to 3-4 times a week of chasing ball and doing some ob excercises if I feel like it. No wonder he is so badly behaved most of the times

For those that are attending. Please email Steve [email protected] to get his bank account details. You will need to pay Steve beforehand. Please mention in your emial what breed of a dog you have. I will put direction to my place here closer to the day.

it should read its not difficult for some.... Yeah I can do that - tie my monster up first and listen to the cries... As to caprturnig with paws - yes he does that too sometimes. I have to say that over the weeks/months of training and the limited prey drive developement I see a dramatic change in the the whole ball chasing scenarios. Previously - he would chase the other dogs not the ball, would run pass the ball and do a wide circle to come back and never attempted to actually get the ball giving it to the other dog. Nowadays, full speed run, goes pass the ball puts on serious breaks, often falls over, or if not definitelly wrecks the grass. Captures the ball (sometimes a bit reluctant if other dog gets it) and comes back straight for more. Sits automatically shaking in anticipation. I absolutly love it. So what do you suggest Steve? Dont play that at all? - I mean mainly Rex and Benny - you know both dogs. Or play v limited amount of throws?Or have two balls - both the same direction is OK? And have balls that are not most presious to them? So far we didnt have a problem but I want to prevent "talks" between dogs. Last thing we need is an argument between Rex and Benny.

sidoney - being European I can tell you that Im used to wearing fur coats. Rabbit fur is pretty much "crap" it wrecks easily etc. Also this particular item is old, hence someone did wear it a lot. Obviously a woman, so its sprayed with perfume etc. Most likely was covered in moth balls to prevent moths eating it. It stinks most likely of other things other than the actual rabbit. Yes it might seem like a good idea to get it for a tug toys, but I feel that the "expiry" date of the actual skin and fur is gone. Dog will only be interested in fluff, but you can get other fluff for less money. I also have currently a leather coat with a collar made of fox fur, I can put the coat on the lounge and Rex doesnt even go to sniff it. He much preffered my brand new leather gloves.

Jelly - it will be held in Bexley - near Hurstville in St George area in Sydney. Latisha, if Steve permits and is happy with a sale of the video I will tape it for you. Unless Tarka comes with a super duper camera and does magic to the tape and does a DVD with music background for you.

Hmm no, thats why I ask. In my sunday walk group majority of dogs dont run pass the ball.

OK another question. Rex will run after a ball (lets say he is on his own) and always each and every time will run pass it, only after that will put the breaks on, turn 180 to go and get it. Why not put the breaks a bit earlier? Can someone explain that to me.

A while ago I have placed a poll in the general section about what people would like to have covered if Steve was to run a info night. Majority of votes where for dog to dog agression. So on the 18.10.05 we will do an info night at my place in Bexley (NSW) that will cover: 1. Dog to dog agression - what to do, how to prevent it, why does it occur and how can it be stoped. 2. Dogs pulling on leash - there will be a demo on a dog/s that Steve has never seen before, and one in particular is a puller extraoirdinaire. 3. Techniques of teaching a reliable recall - most important word in your dogs volcabulary. Cost is $35.00 for 6pm-9pm. Tea/coffe included. PM me if you are interested.

Since I have been training under directions of K9 Force my dog had became somewhat obsessed about a ball on the string I train with. That is fine, its very helpfull in training but started to be somewhat annoying on a walk and during play with other dogs. As many know Rex isnt an angel when it comes to being friends with other dogs, but he has some and is always happy to run around and play with them. On sat we had 3 of them chasing the ball and twice there was a bit of a "talk" about the ball between them. What do you suggest, stop playing ball with the dogs - I mean 2 or 3 chasing the ball at the same time) or should we do some training with them not to have arguments? or have multiple balls? or what? After they had a bit of a talk about the ball we jsut removed the object of desire and they were fine. Also in my other group of dog friends dogs chase balls, but there is one dog that doesnt care about the ball at all, he does however chase one of the other dogs in the group. does anyone have any idea why that is happening?

oh what is vulgar about that?

one would know if they had asparagus

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