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Thank you so much everyone. Yep we are thinking that a run might be our option for the moment as I really like the idea of him being outside when I do have to be out. He can be/is sometimes inside but I like that he can lay in the sun or sleep in his bed or smell the trees etc etc :D (Also can't say that I would trust him for too long alone inside....I have seen the damage photos on here) We do teach him alone time, as I am hoping that I will eventually return to work, he actually isn't too bad if I drive away in the car, but if I walk there is just no keeping him in, although it is absolutely only that gap that he can get through....(other boundaries are >20ft brick retaining walls) Hubby is now 'researching' dog runs so will see where we end up next. Thanks again everyone

I thought it might be. The issue is to fabricate something to the bottom of the gate permanently it means that the gate will then not open for vehicles to pass due to the house block being on a hill etc etc........such a complicated business for a mere 3 meters of opening....we had a quote for the earth works and new gate to be considered and we are looking at around $15 000...oh well might need to go and butter up Mr Bank Manager. Wonder if he is a dog lover :) Thanks for your reply

Hello everybody. I have been searching through the topics on here for a couple of days now and have not really found what I need so am hoping someone may be able to help. We are looking for an electric fence system that is required to barricade one section of gate (approximately 3/4 meters). From what I can gather there are numerous types and brands and that to be used effectively there is training to undertake with our boy. Can anyone point me in a direction of where to look / any recommendations / information on training in relation to these systems. Up to this point we have tried everything possible, I am a stay at home Mum, Tonka walks with me at least once a day if not twice, we commit time during every single day rain hail or shine to training, he plays with my children every afternoon.....99.9% of the time everything is absolutely perfect for us....However there is .1% of the time that Tonka cannot come with me and it is then that no matter what barricade I have under the gate he escapes...as it is a gate I cannot put in place something 'permanent' as we have to be able to drive in and out of the gate. My main concern is Tonka's safety. Thanks in advance for any help

Thank you so much everyone. We most definately decided that a blue pup is not for us. However the staffords that look like they have a pirate patch....hmmm :D

Yes baby steps baby steps. Though I do want to say that the breeder never ever said that the price was based on colour only quality :) I was assuming this may be related to limited vs mains registration. Could I be wrong?

Thanks for that info. The price difference in this case is up to 1300 dollars. We just simply cannot consider nearly 3000 for a pup.

Hi again This is probably more an etiquette question. I have made contact with a breeder who is expecting pups. I have spoken to her via email and on the phone and she was wonderful. It is very early days so these are just the first baby steps. The breeder outlined the rough price she will be asking for the pups when born that includes a range depending on the quality of the pup. On her request we outlined what our preferences were including that the pup will be a family pet, we would prefer a male and that we do not have a preference for colour. I guess my question is should I make it clear that we are not able to consider pups in the top of the price range? I do not want to waste the breeders time and being selfish I guess I do not want to end up feeling guilty by saying "No sorry that is too much for us". Or is this something that will be discussed in our following conversations? Thanks again :) Can I just say sorry to be asking about monies again I just find it a very awkward subject and don't want to offend anyone.

Hi all When we adopted our beautiful Bundy, the vet said to us when we asked about dogs needing adoption that she had a staffy cross, would we like a look. When she bought her out, Bundy stood on her hind legs and put her front paws fairly close to the top of my hubbys chest. He stands about six-four. But she was brindle :D Looking at WA rescue pups at the moment pups from Canarvon (North west WA - High number of aboriginal communities) the are described as kelpie/cattle dog etc etc x Pilbara Special. :)

Hi guys Thank you lots and lots. On the topic of price I have noticed a range from 600 dollars for a slightly 'older' pup to 2500/2800 for a blue pup. That is a massive difference. Do I aim for the average? Which both from your replies and two replies from breeders is around 1200/1300 dollars? Am I a 'bad' puppy buyer for considering price at all? I just feel that the extra 1200 dollars or so I would much prefer to put towards puppy classes and obedience that I want us to do with our new pup. On choosing a kennel, if I consider states other than WA I obviously can't go in person to view parents/kennel/environment etc again is this ok? On finding an ethical breeder Im terrified. One breeder I have talked to pretty much said when do you want it? Pick the one you want for that month, put down a deposit and we are all good. This one also had a seven hundred dollar difference between price based on colour. From reading on here that isn't how this whole process usually works is it? Do I avoid them? Sorry guys but I am truly terrified that Im going to mess this up now!! PS when I referred to life span I am referring to a beautiful rescue pup we had for four months last year. She had bone deformities in her hips and spine that were never recognised until we had her home with us. As she grew it became that she couldn't walk/get up/lay down. There nothing we could do for her.

Thank you, I hadn't thought of that. We are not looking for any specific colour, our only preference is that we would love a boy. :)We just want a healthy pup that will be with us forever. Am going to check out events now!!

Hi, thanks for the reply After lots and lots and lots and lots of consideration we have decided on a staffordshire bull terrier. Any advise will be greatly appreciated. We are in country WA (Albany)so one of the questions I have is in regards to freighting from interstate. Is is safe for the pup? To me it would seem so scary for a little guy to be packed up and sent off when they are so little.

Hi everyone Im not exactly sure where I should post this so Im sorry if im not in the right spot. We have finally reached a time in our lives where we can consider a new family member and have decided this time to go with a registered breeder for a pup. (Our other babies were an adult rescue dog, she passed about a year ago aged 13 and a rescue pup that was injured so badly when she was dumped at the shelter that we lost her at four months). Where is the best place to find out the ins and outs of buying a pup from a breeder. I have some questions but Im not sure who to ask.... I feel a little intimidated as we are not interested in breeding or showing but we totally agree with the standards that an ethical breeder uphold.. It breaks my heart to see so many pups and dogs in the shelters but after loosing my girl so early after I had got so attached I guess I am looking for a little more certainty this time. Sorry for the long windedness and thanks in advance for any help

Thanks all. Jango sleeps on our enclosed verandah. I think that she actually can see us in bed in the morning and just wants us up and about. I understand about making them wait too long, I only meant that I would like to get up at seven on sundays instead of five thirty/six. (I have to go early during the week as my OH is a butcher and watches the kids while I walk) As she is not barking at anything else at all I think that I might just accept my personal alarm clock (Just like having another newborn) Maybe it will get me super motivated to be up and organised every day Thanks again

Hi everyone. This is my first post though I have been reading for months We have a beautiful six month old kelpie x that we adopted from a rescue shelter around eight weeks ago and my problem is that she barks constantly in the morning. She does not bark at any other times ever, only when it is time to get up. I have read that getting up to her is reinforcing her behaviour but this is the time of day that we go for our walk. I don't mind usually but there are times I would like a sleep in and I am worried that the neighbours may not be so keen about an enforced alarm clock. I always wait for a 30 second lapse in barking to go out to her. Thanks in advance