Scottsmum

Looks like he's been sent to the norty step.

Bare minimum he needs to be on a lead. That said its not unreasonable to have him securely locked away while you're there. Its not fair on either of you to be in that situation. I'd be refusing to visit otherwise.

Noice. I have a secret soft spot for the Bee Gees

Nah. It must be so hard, but so rewarding DDD. I've thought about him a few times this week - must have known something was in the wind. Good luck handsome little man

Both gorgeous Perse

Ps. We're on the home run now!

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Not as readily available in Oz, but we tried Scottie on possum when we arrived here... holy living Harry! (Or should that be Henry?) I don't recommend it at all... Can you "cut" the roo mince with something else - eg 50/50 pork or chicken and see if that helps with everything. Or maybe add a probiotic?

Have you had a vet check her hearing? *edit: Ive lived with 2 oldies who have gone deaf. Its not easy, but it's not the end of the world if she is.

They really are the most amazing puppies

This seems all a bit too "one size" for me. Not sure who'd want to self describe as "flexible" (seems way too relaxed) or strict. Personally, I'd want to know the individual rescue policy.

Well that sounds positive. Hope it all works out ok for you!

How did you find the breeder? (Here or on another website?) Have you spoken to them on the phone? What specific tests have they said they do? & why? Do you know Mum & dads registered names? Have you seen photos of your puppy as it grows? Have you asked how they match a puppy to a new home? What are the plans for transport to QLD? What are your payment options What support do you get now & after your pup comes home? While I mostly agree with Rural pug it is becoming more common for people to pinch genuine peoples details off websites such as DOL & impersonate them (I heard of one where the DOL page said they were in NSW, the breeder number was from Victoria & bank branch was in WA. The person lost their very large deposit on a pup that didn't exist). Not saying this is the case with you, but good on you for asking questions go with your guts. In short -ask a heap more questions.

Me too - back when Guinea first got sick and I thought she'd been sent home on palliative care (miscommunication from the casual vet) I was a total mess and took two "Mental Health days" snuggled up in bed with my beautiful girl. I'm very fortunate that I've always had bosses who've been pretty good at letting me come or go early for urgent vet appointments or emergencies. While I'd happily take flex leave or short notice annual leave for sickness, I'd really like to see more support for bereavement leave for pets.

Fixed that for you ...

Me too... Scottie was a mumbler.. She's sweet @dogbesotted. Lucky to have found you..hope the both settle quickly.

I think the big thing the "ruffled my furs" (an expression on our home) was this: My crime (Maudie's crime to be more precise about it, but we take it on the chin for our dogs): failing to maintain what they call "effective control" of my dog in an off-leash area. My penalty: $238. (Emphasis added). Ah yes, good old "effective control" AKA recall AKA "getting your dog to come back". Personally, anyone who thinks good behavior for their dog is optional, especially in public, ruins it for the rest of us...

110%!!! Amen!!! Could not agree with you more Mrs RB!

Oh boy... tears here too. Big hugs Bub.

41: Nothing particularly special. Just a pretty dawn over the back carpark at work.

40: I just love this time of year. Duckies galore at work

I know someone who "always wanted a Labrador" Rest of the story is oretty much the same

Ps. Sorry about formatting. On my phone. On topic: personally think it sounds like sour grapes from the owner, but also generally agree on theground in a designated off leash area is no place for a baby.

What do you all think? Remove the clear-cut essential prohibition on "attack" from that line-up and you're left with three words that are wide open to interpretation and are very much in the eye of the beholder. Bother, worry, interfere. And that applies to "other people or animals" - the latter meaning other dogs, to all intents and purposes This rule governing behaviour in off-leash dog parks was obviously written by someone who has never been to an off-leash dog area - and possibly has never met a dog. It is a local council regulation, enforced by Victoria Police. In my case, I'd been in breach of this requirement for somewhere between three and five seconds - the interval between Maudie trotting over to investigate the baby lying on the sand and me realising it was a baby and calling her back. She came immediately, but got a lick of the baby's chest in before I got her attention. The baby was physically unharmed (in the ensuing hour of police visits and interviews, his mother at no point sought or requested a doctor or a hospital trip), and while I'm sure he and his mum got a fright, he showed no signs of distress. But, as I admitted to the police in eventually copping the fine, I had clearly breached the law as the officer patiently explained it to me: for a few seconds, I did not meet the definition of "effective control". And the baby's mother believed she had been bothered, worried or interfered with. I was cooked. But so is that law, whose wording needs a thorough revisit. And while authorities are about it, they might consider some improved signage at the off-leash areas under their control. In recent weeks, I've seen babies or toddlers in off-leash dog parks crawling on the grass or stumbling about while a large group of dogs of all shapes, sizes and temperaments runs around revelling in the freedom they imagine these designated areas provide them. I've seen two kids bowled over by dogs, including one little boy whose mother thought it a good idea to walk him through the dog park eating popcorn. She did not have a dog herself, nor much in the way of common sense, and after that incident her son didn't have any popcorn. Australia is a nation in which you cannot walk three steps without a sign warning you of some or other danger or telling you what you can and cannot do. So here's a tip that actually makes some sense: tell mums and dads that an off-leash dog park is no place to put your baby on the ground. Surely the Nanny State can squeeze that bit of common sense on to a sign along with everything else. [\quote] http://www.smh.com.au/national/whose-offleash-dog-beach-is-it-anyway-answer-not-your-dogs-20171008-gywu1g.html

Sounds win /win