minimax

Not having a go at you minimax, but your comment did make me think back to the amount of fights that I have had to get amongst to stop at the local dog park whilst the dogs owners stood by and either screamed or should "(insert dogs name here) come or stop" I honestly believe that before someone gets a dog they should consider are they able to deal with the situation should their dog get in to a fight? I have frequently put myself between my dogs and another oncoming, unleashed animal to ensure that the introductions were either in an orderly fashion or didn't happen at all, depending on the situation at the time, I look at it as my job. Please do not take this as "having a go" I promise that i am not :) it was purely your comment that prompted my train of thought as we all tend to factor in the "work" associated with getting a dog, but I am wondering if everyone factors in being ready to deal with the real dog world should they ever have to face it? As to the lady and her dog, she deserves a medal, may the dog rest in peace. my heart goes out to the both of them. The other dogs should be destroyed, the owner of the other dogs deserves a jail term and every owner of a large breed dog needs to start thinking about why these kinds of incidents keep happening, and how they can make sure to the best of their abilities that their dog is never in a position where they could do the same. No one is perfect and any dog is capable of such an act and sometimes it only takes a second or momentary lapse for the dog to have the chance, sadly though some dog "types" are far better equipped to cause terrible trauma and death than others, and whilst irresponsible owners who gravitate towards that type of animal are able to get them unregistered, probably not from sound breeding, (I would be willing to bet entire) sadly the days of responsible people being able to have them at all will be numbered. Not saying it's right, just stating the obvious based on history. I too would probably instincivly put myself between my dog, but not with my face!!!

So does that help you make the correct decision about your puppy?

Isn't your first one only a few months old?

Wow, not sure that getting close enough to bite the dog would have been one of my first thoughts

Tis a cute looking mutt most likely :)

My puppies were raised inside and still had those same reactions to household objects My 7 month old pug still gets puzzled and excited over Mirror Pug!

Have you got a crate for him?

He's learnt that area is his toilet spot. First thing would be to disinfect with vinegar to remove the scent - And maybe for now choose new time out spot!

My guys love an old dressing gown on the floor, I have bought them some great quality beds but the pile of dressing gowns wins each time :laugh: Although my youngest pug does love his barkaparka beanbag bed, and the removable cover is great to just throw in the washing machine. Some dogs don't like the squishy beanbag feel though.

Really? What's the basis for that? And what are you supposed to use? I was looking into obedience for my guys once my schedule suits next year,but if we can't use a harness then it might not suit. Surely, they would have to make an exception for Pugs ?? I don't know, you would have to ask individual clubs about their equipment policy. hmm, interesting!

Really? What's the basis for that? And what are you supposed to use? I was looking into obedience for my guys once my schedule suits next year,but if we can't use a harness then it might not suit.

I didn't think English Stafford was even a breed? What was he sold as?

I live close to the CBD, but im open to any areas in sydney Ah, well that explains why it's expensive. If you call vets a bit further out, even just Inner West, you might find them a bit more reasonable. I can't recall exactly what my girls desexing was, but I'm sure it was around $300 for my Pug in Drummoyne which is pretty standard in Sydney (might be less if your girl weighs less, not sure if they charge based on weight or not). Balmain Vet Hospital is good - http://www.balmainvet.com.au/ (I just happen to have their website open, my guys are there today, at the Drummoyne clinic :laugh: )on Victoria Rd, so a direct line from the CBD. edit: her desexing may have even been a bit less, as they did something else while they were there so that would have been included in the total price.

What area? Sydney is pretty big :)

It arrived

It is generally too low in fat for puppies. I would definitely not feed it as a primary protein source, or even a secondary protein source.

I hope mine comes today, both my guys are in hospital having minor ops (teeth out for one, lump cut out of back for the other) so I'd love them to come home to new toys!

I came to that conclusion too :laugh:

Something tells me this is just going to be another futile "OP discards advice and does it anyway" thread

hehe look at his little periscope ears

I've considered doing that, just that dehydrating meats stinks soooo badly I don't think I'd cope with the smell :laugh:

+1 they are slimy and gross, not too much fresh about them!

That sounds like they have registered it but not actually taken it to the post office yet.

Got an email this morning that Monika's are ready to be ordered! http://www.doggierescue.com/2013calendar.htm