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Thank you ari.g, I appreciate that!

Hi all, I am asking for a friend if anybody can recommend a good kennel, boarding facility on the Sunshine Coast Qld, preferably around Caloundra area please? Thanks in advance for any help :)

I find females to be sharper, loyal and much more protective. Cooper is the first male I have ever had and I don't know if it is just him, but he is a total sook and very dopey. They both stick to me like snot to a blanket but I think I will only have males in the future.

Beautiful dogs

I socialised the snot out of both my dogs from day one but both have later developed severe phobias. Molly was about 2 when she suddenly became scared of thunder. She now associates heavy rain drops with thunder so that sets her off. We have consulted with a veterinary behaviourist and she now gets beta blockers and xanax when there is a storm but she is still a total wreck. Cooper was about 3 when he became scared of the wind. This is a 42kg GSD who will now not even come into my room if the window is open. It can be still but he sees the open window and panics. He spends an awful lot of his time hiding under my bed. It's just so horrible to see them so scared. And yes I have tried DAP, thunder shirts and rescue remedy, everything I could get my hands on.

I think you could sell these to the tourism board or whatever they are called here.

Wow these are stunning!

OOh yes please to photos! I have a WL boy and a WL/SL female. Depending where you are, there is meant to be a good GSD club in Sale (East Gippsland) Just be aware that you supposedly cannot do the bite work component of IPO or Schutzhund in Vic.

I have one that will not eat his breakfast or dinner until the other has finished first. Old habit from feeding raw, I feed them outside so he will go and get a ball and play with that...anything to avoid eating! If it is the slightest bit breezy he will not eat at all, he is so scared of the wind he hides under my bed. Trying to feed him inside doesn't work either. These quirky dogs! :laugh:

Have a fantastic trip!

Oh I should of added one very important thing. The specialist told me that once he heals it is never over. If the dog gets any kind of infection, it can travel to the implant and you have to start from scratch. I have a friend with a GSD also who had his hip done 18 months ago and a couple months back he got an infection and they had to take the implants out. Nasty and scary.

Hi Skye, Here is a link to the thread I started for his second THR. http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/257165-second-thr-for-my-poor-boy/page__p__6479156#entry6479156 It should also link to the first thread I started about him. From memory a FHO is certainly recommended for smaller dogs or bigger dogs who are still very young. Cooper is a GSD so even though we discovered just how bad his hips were at 10 months old, it was only ever going to be THRs. I think the worst thing from memory was during the first surgery when they clipped his testicles they literally burnt the skin. It was peeling of in chunks. I think that is where he derived the most pain from as I can only imagine. I know one night he was crying so much and so was I that I called my local vet late at night to ask what to do. Completely doped him up with Tramadol and Ace. Apart from that he had pretty smooth recoveries both times. Would I do it again, yes! My female has just turned 7 and it does look like she will be heading for one in the future. The cost is pretty prohibitive, then it was 8K a side and that was 2 1/2 years ago. Also because your dog is smaller I'm sure it would be a little cheaper. But there are follow up xrays at 6 weeks, 6 months and one year...it all adds up and generally insurance wont pay as it is considered a prosthetic. But to see my Cooper run nearly as fast as Molly and being able to jump, has made it all worthwhile. He is the best dog and makes me laugh daily. I've probably not mentioned half the things I should have for you but if you have any questions, and I can help I am happy to.

I'm sorry I can't help you but will be following this with interest. My girl has HD and it was suggested for me to do some research into stem cells. I have one vet and a specialist say they would do it if she was their dog. And then I have another vet and another specialist say they wouldn't and that money would be better put towards a THR later down the track. The biggest problem I have with it is it only lasts a couple of years, not the lifetime of the dog unlike surgery. My male has had bilateral THR's so if you want any feedback on that, am happy to share :)

Oh now she is just stunning!!!! What a face

I'm so very sorry Meg. I can't imagine how heartbreaking this is for you. I wish you all the very best for finding such a gorgeous boy his dream home xo

Oh what a gorgeous lap dog I still want lol!

Oh those not so little anymore faces are talking to me....pick me (or another me from another litter!!!!)

Wow! Beautiful.

I am so glad she is home and on the improve! I hope your vet will have a good close look at what has happened and reimburse you.

So pretty!

He looks like a great big teddy bear!

Fantastic news!

Oh that is great news to read! All paws crossed here that each day will see more progress

Keeping you both in my thoughts, I so hope it is what Shoelace suggested.