WreckitWhippet

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Nope, God have us roo tails for that very purpose. I do check them on a regular basis to ensure that they do not have any problems

This needs to be bolded, put in red and VERY large letters

No, sadly I think there is a puppy who has been chucked out in a back yard somewhere and is being let down by it's owner.

Let's get this bit correct, there is no such thing as a " British Staffie". The Amstaff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are not one in the same in terms of type or temperament and you have no clue about either breed and what they require. Well explain to me how they are different considering I'm so uneducated (in your opinion) You're being quite rude saying I have 'no idea' about either breed. When I say British, I mean the smaller Staffordshire Terrier and yes they did originate in BRITAIN hence being BRITISH It's Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the breed you currently have is an American Staffordshire Terrier. Your confusion and lack of education is apparent by being unable to refer to them by their correct names. Apart from the size and differences in their structure, I find the Amstaff over all to be a lot softer in terms of temperament ( especially amongst the bitches ). Individuals vary within every breed, but I've found that the Amstaff pups in general require a lot more encouragement, to develop and maintain the " let's go attitude ". I've also found that the Amstaff pups are quicker to shut down and sour, by a lack of encouragement and leadership. Coming down hard and/or showing your frustrations, is not good for any baby puppy. You have a baby that is enthusiastic around food and that could be perhaps your most usefull training aid. Make the most of it. Keep yours and your sons hands out of the food bowl ( play the swap game, chuck extra's into the bowl ), go back to the basics of taking the pup outside every time it wakes or every hour is necessary during the day. Pop her on lead and encourage her to toilet in the desired location and praise like hell when she gets it right. You only get one shot at raising a happy and well adjusted puppy.

Let's get this bit correct, there is no such thing as a " British Staffie". The Amstaff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are not one in the same in terms of type or temperament and you have no clue about either breed and what they require.

The OP purchased and Amstaff baby.

Oh dear. Why is this such a big problem for everyone? I'm there when she's being fed. If she sees him as a pack leader she won't snap at him when he goes near her food. Even if he's just walking past. And as I control the food I can take it away and give it back, if everyone did this with pups there wouldn't be food aggression because the dog would know they're going to get it back, but when their owner is ready to give it back. Your pup is not going to see him as a pack leader, but as a threat to her food. I'm sorry, but your pup is currently confused and quite frankly you need to ease up on it a bit, start the basics all over again and instill come confidence in her. As it stands at the moment, you are well on the way to creating a disaster.

Maybe someone thinks that what you are sprouting may not be the thruth and does not accurately portray the health status of dogs they have owned or bred. Australian breeders have certainly argued that what you are claiming, is not what is happening in their own back yards.

The PIAA has been pretty quiet through all of this. Surely they aren't going to take the RSPCA crap laying down.

There's nothing stopping you from physically shipping the animal out of the country. I could take any or all of my dogs if I decided to up and leave tomorrow. The issue would be, I could not re-register them in my new country, nor register any of their progeny, they were stamped not for export.

It's not the looking in my back yard that bothers me. I have nothing to hide, the dogs are very well cared for, recieve vet care when necessary. What I take exception to, is that is not good enough and if the RSPCA want to shut me down, make an example out of me and screw me over, the bastards have the power to walk in, seize any or all of my dogs and ask questions later and yet there are people out there who want to give them more It stinks to high heaven and when the screw someone over, there's no one to complain to. I keep hearing the line " it won't happen to the ethical " and that's bullshit, as I've seen it played out already.

Ummm no, just because a dog or bitch is marked not for export, it doesn't mean that the breeder of that dog or bitch has any right to stipulate what happens to their progeny. The exception would be if someone using that dog or leasing the bitch has signed a contract pertaining to their use. All pups they I register on the main are stamped not for export. It doesn't mean that I don't want their progeny to be exported, nor does it prevent any one breeding from them doing it. Many breeders routinely mark their pups "not for export"

The rule only applies to the individual dog or bitch, not any of their progeny.

It's about getting rid of the puppy farmers alright and bugger the registered breeders who get screwed over in the process. I've heard over and again " it won't impact on the ethical breeders " , " if you are doing the right thing, then you have nothing to worry about " bullcrap... and I can tell you now that there are ethical registered breeders, who treat their animals well, who have their front doors locked, gates bolted and fear the RSPCA now... never mind what it's going to be like when the bastards are given more power.

I say no regardless. The only time mine interact with other dogs, is if I know the person.

A Whippet wouldn't be my first choice as an obedience or agility dog, they can be more of a challenge than many breeds when it comes to training, but they are certainly athletic. Crashing into things at high speed and running into sticks etc during a chase, have been the leading cause of injuries to mine. Having said that, mine see the chiro less than my Staffords.

Sorry for your loss. We had to say goodbye to Benny when Poodie was about the same age. He was PTS at the vets and we took him home awaiting Pets At Peace to collect him. We let Poodie touch and talk to him and say her goodbye's. She didn't really understand what the word dead meant at the time, but I guess she understood enough to know that he wasn't breathing any more and his eyes were closed. It's tough but they really do cope better than you expect. Maybe give her her own picture of your dog, that she can carry around and look at. Poodie liked to look at the pics of the computer, especially the one's on them together.

I too avoid where I can, if you spot the dog quick enough to change route. If not it's block and boot for me too and if you are going to kick the dog, make sure it's a good one, as you may not get a second chance.

Dogs that are actively used for hunting ( other than small vermin and retrieving birds etc ) are considered in NSW , under the CAA to be "dangerous". They are to be kept in a chidl proof enclosure etc. This was the NSW Gov's response to the death of Tyra Kuene It is not based on breed or cross and is not part of BSL, you can own any breed or cross ( other than those that are "restricted" ) and they do not fall under the act, unless you keep and use them to hunt with.

The thing I don't get is why ? If you don't want an animal or like the animal, then drop it off at the local pound.

Without being kennel blind, the best you can do is stick to what you believe in.

I know how she feels Megan and it's not fair. She should be able to enjoy her walk, regardless of her dog being reactive. Her reactive dog wouldn't cause any problems if others kept their dogs on leash. I had a very tolerant male, that I walked every night with the two girls. He was a great dog, with recall and he bascially minded his own business his whole life. We had an incident one evening returning from our walk, where a couple of yap yaps were roaming the front of their house, they circled around my girls who were out in front of me, on their leashes and got between us. One of them bit my youngest girl on the hock and that was it for my dog, he grabbed it by the throat and neck. He did let go when told to, although he'd already done quite a bit of damage to the other dog. I like to walk my guys as a pack, but due to off leash dogs, I'm down to walking two at a time, although I would like to and can legally walk four at a time

Me, I have a mapped out walking route that I cannot deviate from, due to dogs off leash. The one I do walk is a calculated risk, I brave the smaller off leash dogs and hope to hell that one of them doesn't seriously offend what i have on the end of my leash. I would LOVE to be able to pop some music on and go for a brisk walk, without the fear of unleashed dogs, without front gates or adequate fencing, causing a menace. I'm not sure which is worse, the unleashed dog wandering on its own or the one with the owner who yells " ohh he won't hurt "

Her house would have gotten messy and she would have started to put things on the back burner, long before she became "addicted". You can't tell me me the second she turned on that PC she became "mentally ill ". It's a get out of jail free card, that's used all too often.