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I think the general rule of thumb is to err on the side of caution. Place in pet home and desex. From my knowledge it is more common in particular breeds.

Did anyone attend Steve White's two weekend training workshops in Sydney, earlier this month.

Nearly as high drive as a field bred labrador??!!! ha ha!! Love this clip. Have to add as I know a few love the high drive dogs. What do you think? PS Please excuse extra S in title...Typo oops..no idea how to edit title.

I have only attended two agility trials in my life, so was wondering if the agility lovers could critique this labrador for me please. It is an American field trial labrador and this video is at US competitions. Thankyou in anticipation.

Silly me posted an incorrect link: Sorry +++ Should have been: http://www.monashweekly.com.au/story/1652342/choice-urges-vets-to-dump-high-fees-and-unnecessary-charges/?cs=7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Incorect link: PET owners are being hit with dramatically different vet bills for the same procedures. And some pet owners claim they were charged more than triple the usual cost for after-hours emergency surgery in the absence of any pricing regulation of the unregulated vet industry. Veterinarians say climbing fees are the price of technological advancements, putting pet care almost on par with human care for the first time. But owners fear the rising trend of pet specialist referrals is leading to unreasonable fees. Veterinary costs are unregulated and no price guides are available. Pet owners must rely on shopping around. Inquiries by The Sunday Mail have found desexing an adult female cat can cost from $144 to $235, depending on the veterinary surgery. Desexing a male dog can range from $157 to $330. Vaccinating an adult female cat can cost from $54 to $87 and microchipping from $42 to $69. Jimboomba dog breeder Helma Dressler said her records showed caesarean costs had tripled in a decade. Costs for a caesarean can vary from $660 at Warwick to $1500 in Brisbane and $900 at Redbank Plains, according to breeders. But Australian Veterinary Association national president Dr Mark Lawrie said while vet fees had risen "dramatically" in the past decade, competition laws made price regulation or issuing price schedules dangerous. He attributed rising costs to advancements such as the rise in MRIs, CAT scans and chemotherapy for animals. "There have been a lot more services available, such as 24-hour clinics that are very well-equipped and cost a lot of money to run," he said. Animal specialists now exist for dozens of conditions, with vet surgeries able to refer pet owners to specialists in cancer, dermatology, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and a range of other fields. At the Australian Animal Cancer Foundation facility in Albany Creek, north of Brisbane, pet owners pay an average $2500 to $3000 to have cats and dogs treated for cancer by Dr Rod Straw. Some pet owners have spent six-figure sums on cancer treatment at the facility. One owner spent almost $100,000 on vet bills over six years to save two 12-year-old pet boxers from cancer. Government subsidies might have curbed the cost of human medical advances, but pet owners have been left struggling to foot spiralling vet bills. Some pet owners said they were shocked by bills of more than $4000 for after-hours surgery. Deception Bay dog breeder Debbie Creagh was hit with a $4400 bill for an emergency after-hours caesarean on her labrador retriever Brooke this month after the 20-month-old swallowed a dog toy. Among the cost was a $50 fee for a surgical dog gown. Mrs Creagh said she paid for an emergency caesarean for another dog months earlier costing $2200, but has paid as little as $600 for the same procedure during normal consultation hours. Another pet owner was shocked at a $954 animal emergency centre bill to save a cat with a blocked bladder. Sunshine Coast pensioner Ralph Huddy spent close to $7000 to have specialists fix cruciate ligament problems in his cattle dog's hind legs. [email protected]

Hope I am not intruding on this topic, but as a private breeder of working/field labradors (breeder of youngest australian national retrieving trial champion, sold dozens of pups to Australian Government and/or police, imported genetics +++), genetic health is also important. The percentage of washouts is not only due to temperament. We need to think of the whole dog. Nevertheless love the topic. Thankyou!! Enjoyed it!!

They have gone to their new home - the police force. Took some photos (sorry for the poor quality), before they left. I can I can I can: Fishing: Mine: Back to work: Retrieving the broom More work!: Sharing work:

First I found my toothbrush Then I rinsed Took out the garbage Helped with the gardening Took some iron Played with mum My/The End - sleeping with sis.

Corvus, you mention you were involved with working line dogs during the week. Private or Government? What type of work?

What is your criteria?

Any worthwhile thoughts in this link? http://michaelellisschool.com/vid_qa3.htm

And helping to water the pots:

Generally they are more intelligent. See - working/field line labradors start oral health early!! ha!!

sas, so true. All my dogs and those in co homes are worked HARD!! Hips and elbows results/scores are noteworthy - noteworthy as being good!!

ososwift, got ya!! Instinct is a marvellous thing....the breeders of yesterday worked hard and bred for working traits. Of course work to the dogs is rewarding. One would only have to gauge (the pup on youtube) in the next TRAINING session. I have capitalised training, as I do not call puppy conditioning "training". My seven month old has left the building, so to speak. 24 hours in its new home and the trainer is raving about her. I thought this experienced winning trainer would like this one. The police have six of her siblings. Very nice litter, showing its stuff.

Dasha, For someone who does not "do" retrieving, you sure know dogs. RubyStar one of the proposed pups has been ordered by a Western Australian. I think it is important to remember the field labrador seen in the youtube is field bred, has high drive and been bred/selected, for working traits. No show in pedigree since the 1950s. Currently taking care of 7 month of my breeding......gosh what desire... great fun to train. Intelligent ++++. One days training (she knew the commands but chose/learnt to ignore), and she is much more behaved and is finally sleeping. Thanks everyone for your opinions.

Thankyou for the replies so far. I would not consider under 4 minutes galloping excessive physically. Vickie, I am with you, on the twisting and turning concerns. I failed to see any real stress mentally. I did notice the puppy "loose" movement, as expected for age. I greatly appreciate your thoughts. Discussion is good!!

This puppy has a similar pedigree to a litter I am breeding (this is not an advertisment). 14 weeks old. I have shown a few people the video...and have received responses YES I will have a puppy like that one (desire, focus and other traits)............to, how dangerous running such a youngster on long distances. What do you all think? Tell me what you see. Thanks in advance.

PS I too used Mometamax. They called it the gold treatment, as it is so expensive. ha!

I have had labradors for years and have never had an ear infection. UNTIL 7 MONTHS AGO!! My 11 year old labrador who has been fit as a fiddle seemingly overnight, came down with (rod) infection affecting both ears, which has been slow to resolve. Three washouts under anaesthesia have been performed, multiple ear drops and liquid cleans. Finally her ears over the last 2 weeks look and smell NORMAL! We have another vet check in a few days time. She used to yelp when I medicated her more problematic ear. I used to give her heavy duty treats, chicken and cheese. She was a hoot, running to the fridge after every treatment. Good luck!!!

Sorry if I am repeating suggestions in the thread, but I would suggest concentrating on releasing the article. I have had dry dog food nearby while I sat with the dog in front. I use food as it so easy, quick and many many rewards are possible.

What are your (problem) dogs like at night, when you are trying to sleep?

It's Yer Choice (SG control game) I have to ask, please. What is this game??

Congratulations. Could not help smiling while reading the above paragraph. Well done. Good job. Awesome!