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Wish I could laugh about Gretel but a little frustrated with Australia post - its some Kenz's specialist needs so we can treat her biceps tendonitis so not impressed it went the scenic route to get here . I still wonder where Kenz's CD title certificates and pedigree went to speaking of Australia post and scenic trips .

don't remind me inevitablue that was insane!!!! Over a week Sydney to Adelaide what the hell happened to it remains a huge mystery.

Ok going to bump this - received an open email re participation in the judges exam in January and pending what the specialist says about Kenz she will be doing both a freestyle and a heelwork to music routine. And nothing like jumping in the deep end but I am thinking I'll nominate intermediate routines for both . Her heelwork is normally one of her strong points so I think we should do ok other than I have to see if i can refind her RHS heelwork in a month when she also isnt suppose to be doing much. Novice just seems so unexciting and I would rather give the judges something to practice judging . And her freestyle routine came off with no concern and I think she would go out there again and put together a similar quality routine. So anybody got any ideas for a song for a HTM routine. I have a few options but I would love something with a nice change of tempo. I had a brilliant starters routine song with a lovely slow section in it - Bippidy Bopiddy boo but its only just over 2 min which isn't long enough for Intermediate. Any thoughts?

My order is in now .

Piper yep I just need to finalise THAT order so I can send it in - sorry my fault dragging my end of finalizing it.

Ness started with food on her track but we quickly got rid of it. She was bypassing it and she is mega foodie but since there was always a jackpot at the end of the track the rest of the food wasn't necessary.

Wahoo back from end of year club presentations and Kenz cleaned up the Top Novice Obedience Dog Award . So proud of my little baby - its been a hard year for both of us and just glad she could come through for me. Also a little bittersweet - both my girls have now won that award. It was Ness's first end of year prize many years ago and what got me hooked into dog training and now Kenz has her name on it as well .

11 days is about what mine have normally taken at other times of the year. Not sure over Christmas though.

about the grooming of an Aussie. I wouldn't be to scared my borders get bugger all grooming .

Wahoo one PhD submitted time for a bit of retail therapy .

Sneaking in with my own personal brag - a number of you guys know for what seems like an eternity and beyond I have been writing a PhD thesis. A number of you have also put up with my whinging and frustration as a consequence. Well I am pleased to say that a little later today (since its now well after midnight) it goes in for submission . Its finally COMPLETED .

Yeah I know Steve was suppose to be looking into a smaller option for me . She would actually prefer a slightly smaller french linen tug too.

Kenz would love the ball model but they don't come in midget size .

they are really cool.

LOL I have gone to the next level Weasels - magnetic tugs are awesome .

Gah wish I'd known kiwibum I am hanging off over half an order .

I tend to use french linen tugs from K9Pro - they are my standard training toy of choice these days.

Local Australian supplier: http://www.agilityclick.com/prod69.htm http://www.agilityclick.com/prod17.htm http://www.agilityclick.com/prod138.htm

http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=2758&ParentCat=29 http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=2889&ParentCat=29 http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=2713&ParentCat=29

Have a look at clean run they sell plenty of that sort of thing - bonus if you spend at least $100 before the 16 December you get free shipping . www.cleanrun.com

this thread is bad news - my only decision is do I need 2 pacsac beds because I have 2 dogs . Hopefully my collection of friends will help enable my order . Kenz tells me failing that I should just fill up the order with i-squeaks. Hmmmmm I think she must be related to Soggy Bear :D.

Yep sounds like your definitely a MD. Grrrrr I want a pretty purple one for Kenz now .

Yeah I would expect so Jumabarr - there is enough adjustment even for Ness in the S/M one.

Mine have a S/M and it fits fine on both. The one Tassie has for Rory is a Medium (I only know because it came from me ).

Yep my guys both have a comfortflex harness for tracking too . Grrrr I am soooo annoyed at whoever pointed out those beds were available to be shipped now I just need to find more stuff to add .