Scottsmum

How is that even physically possible. LOL

Oh. Those D-fa coats look awesome.

I've seen ziwipeak before, they look really good but theyre quite pricey my pup eats heaps, being 10months old and 40kg Yeh it is exxy.

That's pretty much why we only use our WB as a rain coat on walks these days Not sure how Scottie would look in a mini-skirt.

Ziwipeak Venison or venison and fish - Which is Hoki (none of the other varieties)????? http://www.ziwipeak.com/air-dried-dog-food-ziwipeak-daily-dog-air-dried-cuisine/

LOL. That's hilarious.

They were pretty good. Nice mum too. :) She slipped me a bonus at the end of the month which was appreciated. Fruit group appears great.

Was it useful? (Did it work?) It was demonstrated - Scottie - the senior of the class paid no attention, Gemma the obsessed lab who only has eyes for mum took no notice either. It was only Meg, the kind of nervous Dobe who pricked her ears. It wasnt pointed at them -but I do wonder if they're... useful at all ... Yes it did, in so much as they retreated quickly. I have used them before on my own dogs to correcting/stop barking or other very bad or dangerous behaviour. They are good for repelling rats out of the wall :laugh: ETA..they have to be pointed directly at them Oh - I'm about to go OT we have a mouse issue at the moment... Maybe they might be useful. Back on topic - yes - we were told they had to be directed at the dog but didn't want to torture anyone in class - so the owner of the Dazer pointed it away. I still think 1/3 dogs even perking their ears is a low result.

I have ... maybe not an ungodly mountain - but too many. Agree with comments above. I prefer my purina coat to my weatherbeeta. My chilly dogs - As well as comments above. I've said this repeatedly here - Scottie pees on it. I hate it - need to sell it. I also have a dapper dogs - I really like it - it's good for light day wear and as a shower proof coat. I have some lovely custom made pure wool (Aussie merino) they're awesome. Worth the investment. They're able to be pee'd on too - but we only wear them inside - they're not out and about jumpers. (yep - we have cold houses ) My next one will be custom made too... I think

Was it useful? (Did it work?) It was demonstrated - Scottie - the senior of the class paid no attention, Gemma the obsessed lab who only has eyes for mum took no notice either. It was only Meg, the kind of nervous Dobe who pricked her ears. It wasnt pointed at them -but I do wonder if they're... useful at all ...

That's what happened to me minus the poo bag I said hello to a neighbour - who then managed strangely managed to move out of ear shot - I don't know how - and when I turned around it was coming for me. I panicked and lifted Scottie up - which was probably really dumb but all I could think to do while kicking at it. Luckily for all it wanted to eat Scottie - dad was able to call it off. He actually accused me of lying / making it all up. Anyhow - he put it in the back of his truck and drove it up to the vet as it had a collar but no tags and we didn't recognise it and it tried to go a dog who got to the vet the same time as them.

Yep, a few times, and not once has it worked. I know other people have had success but it makes me wonder how quickly those dogs were approaching. It wouldn't stop a dog who didn't have friendly intentions. I'm considering starting to carry a can of citronella spray with me but that won't stop anything more than a friendly dog or very low level aggression either. We were discussing "dazers" the other day in dog class. I fail to see how they'd help, but someone else in class said they were helpful http://www.dazer.co.nz/ but your citronella comment made me think of it because hubby went on to, only partly jokingly, suggest I carry an actual tazer & mace *eye roll*

Yep. Dog before Scottie was also a B&W foxie & That's where the similarities stop. Glad she's slowly settling :)

Great update :)

There are just no words for how much I love Don

Having spent my first 11 years in the Snowy Mtns it feels homey to me. Plus the gums and maggies + plovers. I'm very much at home. Chickens would be lovely but I don't think we're allowed + I'm still adjusting to life with no pet sitters and a few other things :)

Scary thread. Lots that I've been thinking about recently having started walking the occasional dog for cash. I was rushed the other day. I have no doubt that had I had Scottie with me the results would have been different as he'd have arked up. Luckily the three dogs I was walking appeared to be bomb proof and the dog who rushed was eventually called back by his owner - who was in ear shot but not in sight. I spent the rest of the walk wondering about the logistics of breaking up a fight. I've only been attacked once - close to home and I managed to call dad who came to my rescue - the dog was more interested in dad than my dog (thank god). Had I not been so close to home it would have been nasty. But yeh - self defence against dogs has been on my mind a lot -so useful, if scary, thread.

Playing catch up here. All phone snaps. I've had a weird few weeks: 17 - my first paying (dog walk) clients. 20160418_082923 by Superspanger, on Flickr 18 Light breeze on washing day 20160430_114308 by Superspanger, on Flickr 19 I've joined the local community fruit harvest page on facebook. Not entirely sure what they do but today I picked apples for the first time in my life (something I've always wanted to do). I ate one straight off the tree. It was amazing. 20160504_102941 by Superspanger, on Flickr

Yes - I suppose moving to Victoria is the most sensible option on the table. Also I'm sure she understands it's all in love (and jest). he he he ...

Yep, they are staying Scottsmum. We'll run them on and see how they go :) Yay. I look forward to more photos

We can share custody right? NO. You are overseas. LOL. i bet you could sneak her on a plane as hand luggage. Maybe I Could Have her during school holidays

This. Been there. Done that. Keep plugging at the basics.

We can share custody right?

Oh gosh. She's just too adorable.