Her Majesty Dogmad

Best of luck to you MUP and thank you for all the hard work you've done to help dogs in those pounds.

She's gorgeous, seems to be more Cresties around these days - unfortunately in need of rescue. I took a gorgeous boy aged 2, 3 weeks ago andfound a perfect home for him with 3 other Cresties and cats on fenced acreage. I still can't believe he was going to be euthanased. He's in bliss in his new home. He was one of the most handsome boys - black and with mainly black hair on his crest. He'd look at me from under his fringe. DIVINE! One day ....

Do they chip dogs in Tassie? Who is Emma Haswell?

I'm not keen, the only time I used them they forgot to pick up my rescue dog ... I use Wayne's services without a problem and always use Virgin Airlines.

Is there one missing from a breeder that fits this description?

She did a very silly thing which caused a catastrophe but I don't think it warrants a life sentence, it wasn't premeditated and was an action borne out of kindness. Even some of the worst criminals/murderers don't get a life sentence.

1362 views and still there... I'd be more than happy to publicise them on the Iggy Rescue website and Facebook page in case that would help - we have a lot of Whippet owners and admirers who view our sites regularly. If someone would like us to do that, please let us know.

I've had them removed on dogs I'm rehoming but on dogs I've kept, I've left them unless they were in a position that would mean it was hard for the dog to sit or lie comfortably etc.

This lady stopped her car to help some ducklings cross the road and 2 motorcyclists crashed into it and died. She's now facing life imprisonment. What a terrible situation to be in. I've done the same on a local road .... http://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/emma-czornobaj-found-guilty-of-causing-two-road-deaths-after-stopping-to-help-ducks/story-fnh81jut-1226962032337 A QUEBEC woman who stopped to help ducklings cross a busy highway has been found guilty of causing the deaths of two motorcyclists who crashed into the rear of her car. Emma Czornobaj, 25, had stopped her car in the left lane of a highway south of Montreal in June 2010, a court heard. She was trying to round up a gaggle of ducklings that had been wandering in and out of traffic when an unsuspecting 50-year-old motorcyclist slammed into her car at more than 105 kilometres per hour. Both the motorcyclist and his passenger, his 16 year-old daughter, died in the crash. A jury on Friday found Czornobaj guilty of two counts of criminal negligence causing death and two counts of dangerous driving causing death. She faces up to life in prison when she returns to court in August for sentencing.

I think you might need to work with a dog like this, give him a lot more exposure to the dog (maybe over a few hours) and correct him when he misbehaves. Sounds like the fluffers are a novelty but his response is inappropriate. You might need a behaviouralist's help and/or the help of an owner with a tolerant fluffer.

How very sad, I never met Roger but I know he helped so many animals in need. RIP Roger, the world has lost a wonderful person.

Just to balance things up - I have posted above about some of the good breeders I've come across but they are in the minority, from my experience of contacting many different ones over many years. I've also contacted breed club rescues about particular dogs, generally rare breeds. They are often not interested if the dog is a certain age or has a medical issue. There are exceptions to everything, of course but as a fellow rescuer I understand Leema's frustration. I LOVE Italian Greyhounds and would bend over backwards to assist any Italian in need and that normally includes spending my own money to assist. I used to believe that if you breed a particular kind of dog - particularly a reasonably rare breed - then you must really like them if not love them and would also want to provide any assistance to one in dire straits (I don't mean taking them into your household as I'm well aware of the danger that a pound dog poses to puppies). I've learned over the years with many unpleasant conversations (often very insulting to me) and knockbacks - and had to accept - that I'm wrong on that score. No, I'm not a breeder and never will be but I am an ethical rescuer who always has a dog's best interests at heart. I also have a great deal of experience but none of this is sufficient for some people in the breed world to be prepared to work with me and help a dog. Most recently I contacted a breed club rescue about a toy sized dog I had rescued aged 7 - they were not very interested and pretty disparaging of my efforts because they were breeders and knew best - I was wondering if they had any homes waiting. They did forward me a home that they had already rehomed to. This home was keen to take the dog off my hands - retired people - dog would be kept outside 24/7. I was horrified. Will I ever contact this breed club rescue again - no, that's not the first time they've treated me with disdain but I thought I'd give them another chance. I waited 3 months and rehomed the dog to a couple who have another of the same breed and the dogs have the most fantastic life. I did a yard check, checked references and made the match with the dog's happiness at the core of my decision.

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I think in this case it would be essential to see the dog in it's own home in typical situations where it behaves in a way the owners think is dominant. But not Barkbusters.

That's a great start then. Perhaps a dog run/crate might be something that would also assist if you don't want to put her in the laundry or similar.

Miss Daisy, any behaviouralist will advise that if a dog doesn't eat it's food then pick the bowl up - especially important in multiple dog households. Readign your post, I'm not sure that you really want to make any changes? If you can't separate them for 5 minutes because it's too hard, I don't know what to suggest. One other point - if you leave your other dog's food down all day, I'm not sure if you'd necessarily spot any very subtle signs of guarding that food. With my terrier, it is extremely subtle - other people don't notice but I have enough knowledge of body language to see when it's starting (for instance if I pick up the phone during dinner and become slightly distracted). If it isn't stopped it can end in a scrap.

When you choose a large breed you do need to train them thoroughly so they do not become a menace. Have you taught your Lab to sit and stay? If not I'd strongly recommend you sign up for dog training, one session a week for a couple of months until you have the basics. I'd put her away when you have children round or put her on a lead but I guess you'd be busy with other things at that time so maybe separating her is the go until she can sit and stay and behave appropriately. I did a homecheck recently and the owner's large dog kept jumping up at me - they thought it was cute and funny - I didn't, I have arthritis and it's painful.

Why? Feed separately regardless of what is on the menu and you'll soon have one issue sorted. I feed six dogs every day. No dog is allowed to go near another's bowl. The one who cannot resist pushing that is fed in a crate because he finishes first and wants to hassle the others. Not allowed. All dogs get to eat what is theirs (and only theirs) in piece. Same here, the pack are completely controlled at meal times or there will be trouble. Wouldn't matter if I had 2, 4 or 6 - same deal. I stand over my terrier because he goes to get others' food but still guards his own so he cannot be left unsupervised.

He's not being punished OR misunderstood. My dad's shepherd is incredibly tame and gentle and doesn't go anywhere near him, and my brother's shepherd (only a puppy) is only interested in playing with my collie. Keep in mind you're only getting snap shots of a FEW experiences, not the whole story - we're incredibly good to him especially how he reacts to us AT TIMES. I asked for advice and thoughts on medication, not for judgements from someone who clearly has no idea of the whole story. I'm diagnosing based on years of experience with hundreds of foster dogs, in my own home and other people's (I've run a foster program for 50 carers with new dogs coming in all the time). You've described certain behaviours and situations - that is what I'm basing my opinions on - you are the one providing me with enough information to form an opinion. You've got this dog all wrong - whether it's advice from the wrong kind of "expert" or just something you've picked up along the way I don't know but it's wrong. Sorry that it is not want you want to hear. I do advocate medication for anxiety but I also advocate dealing with issues in the right way ie training, good behaviouralists and so on. There is one group that charge people heaps of money and give them all the same advice about dominance. Just like people, not all dogs are the same.

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The poor little soul is terrified NOT dominant. He should not be expected not to be terrified of large dogs - they shouldn't come over OR he should be put away somewhere he feels secure. I'm concerned that he's being punished and misunderstood for being normal!!

Prozac did help a dog I took on last year with anxiety and aggression, he was much better after a few days on Prozac and then I started a behavioural modification program. Dogs can't learn if they are stressed out. I'd also recommend a muzzle for times when he is taken out, you can't be too careful.

Not all breeders are equal unfortunately. I've had one breeder in VIC deny that they bred the dog when I had the owner telling me they were the breeder and faxing me the paperwork. It was a rare breed. If the breeder had said they were not in a position to take their dog back, fair enough but to completely deny having bred the dog was appalling. I'll never forget a Beagle breeder who I contacted - the owner refused to do it due to being embarrassed. He'd apparently plagued the breeder for months whilst waiting for a dog and then after a litter was born .... Anyhow the Beagle breeder drove 9 hours to get their dog back, they were truly amazing.

I think breeders should definitely try and either take back or assist a dog they have bred if they are informed about the dog being in trouble. Sometimes owners are really deceitful for one reason or another. Recently I came across a purebred puppy in a pound - had been sold at 3 months of age by the breeder and at 5 months, was dropped off to the pound by the owner. Owner was informed pound was full and the puppy (along with two other animals surrendered) would be euthanased within a couple of hours. Why that owner couldn't have rung the breeder and explained there was an issue but would rather leave the pup to die, I have no idea. It defies belief. The puppy survived (as did the other two dogs) - my rescue group took the puppy, found the breeder and with the breeder's blessing have found a fantastic home for the pup.

GW don't even go there with Lucy and Tiddles!! Looks like by the comments on Horse someone was going down from Launceston to meet him today. Hope the big fella gets out, Brightside are not what I would consider knowledgeable on greyhound rehoming I've offered help, it's all I can do.