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Hi, also had one of each,terriers not into flyball but obedience, interesting with my male. Hyper could learn fairly easy but then got bored in class and acted up waiting for the others to pick up the lesson. eg. weaving in and out of other dogs. Worked out what was expected of him did it right 2 or even 3rd time after that it got boring so he decided to jump on random dogs for no real reason (I'm sure just to liven things up Airedale sense of humour). Different breeds different learning rates. Have learnt next time with different dog try to find smaller obedience club or group with similiar breeds. Airedale club used to meet once an month for training it was a great idea. good luck

1. what do you feed? lamb necks, chicken frames, chichen mince, brisket bones, lamb hearts, mixed veg(frozen) occassional beef mince, porridge , buttermilk, yogurt, apples, pears, garlic, brewers yeast, brown rice, organic apple cider vinegar, lamb flaps with fat cut off ,dry food for rewards only Hills or supercoat 1 can mackeral or sardines per week, 1 egg each per week 2. how often? twice day Summer- morn- veg and rice or pasta, frozen veg mixed in with rice or pasta evening- chicken frames, lamb neck or brisket bones winter morn - chicken frames/ lamb neck/brisket bone/ mince evening - porridge with buttermilk or yogurt made with green water from our veg the night before. (Porridge good for calming hyperactive dog) and vegetables 3. how much? roughly 200gm mince plus veg and pasta/rice 1 frame or 1 neck 4. what breed, age, sex and weight is your pet? Airedale terrier female around 22 k 11 years male around 25 k 10 years 5. where do you purchase your ingredients from? Local chicken shop in bulk meat wholesaler supermarket 6. have you always fed your dog this diet, or did you change over to it gradually? if yes, how did your dog react? Always fed this way 7. what have been the advantages and disadvantages? advantages no dog breath, very healthy only went to vet for yearly injections no other problems teeth very clean, healthy coats ,very active healthy happy dogs easy to pick up dog poo disadvantages need to have a freezer for the dogs meat and time to bag up food once per month 8. have you seen changes in your dog, ie. coat, energy levels? no

Hi all, Thanks for the information, it still terrifies me the thought of ticks and it seems this is a bad year for them, that would be right just when I want to get a new pup. But don't worry I have'nt been deterred from getting a cocker spaniel, mine will be the most checked dog in the state and we will walk down the middle of the street not near any plants or grass !! just joking thanks again I will print of the information and keep it on file.

thanks for replies preventive medication ! what is this how does this work ? you still have to check the dog each day does the medication stop the posion entering the dogs system or does it just stop the tick from biting the dog ???????? Sorry for silly questions just never dealt with ticks and as I said it all sounds a bit frightening

Hello, We have moved to Sydney from Melb and I am looking into getting a cocker spaniel pup early next year (can'nt wait) I'v never been without a dog in my life. I have never dealt with ticks and the thought of searching through all that hair everyday really firghtens me. Are ticks in surburbs or only if you go out bush?we are looking at buying a house in the hills area is this area bad for ticks do I have to consider this or not. Thanks