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The owners of such dogs should contact the Utility Companies concerned and ask to be informed what date they will need access to the property to read the meter so they can lock their dogs away or put them inside the house. The Energy Company or any Company that reads the meter should inform such properties in writing when their contractor will need to enter the property. I can remember receiving such letters requesting access when I kept my front gate locked for safety reasons. That was prior to privatisation of our Utilities. In any case most contractors when they can't get access or are worried about dogs usually do an average reading for that property.

Many of these people with aggressive dogs may well have got them as rescues and were well meaning in intending to give the dogs a good home. The Rescue Shelters are absolutely full of Staffy crosses, Amstaff and Mastiff and Bull Mastiff crosses and Bull Arab dogs . All looking for homes.

Most dogs are worse when they are in a pack.

Latest update states 1 dog was a Rhodesian Ridgeback X and another was a Band Dog Bull Mastiff. https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/energex-contractor-kane-minion-identified-as-meter-reader-mauled-to-death/news-story/ac29e819146c4f97f4673f03cb7bc2e7

Different reports/newspapers say different things. Some reports say owners were home others say owners were not home.

Sorry. The man has died.

https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/man-fighting-for-life-after-mauling-by-multiple-dogs-at-queensland-home/news-story/3e54514dab730fc25c15d5bbf5739dfd Yet another attack. Sadly it seems to be a never ending story. The reports just keep coming.

What did the breeder say about Lotti?

https://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/digestive/megaesophagus-dogs Rascal you may find this link helpful.

How many pups were in the litter? If there were more pups perhaps some of the other pups are similarly affected and the breeder is already aware of the problems.

Good advice from @stellnme. I hope it goes well for your pup ,Rascal. And your pup is absolutely gorgeous .

There are different types of crystals and some types can be caused by UTI's.

How old is your dog and is she on any medication that would make her drink more water than usual i.e. Prednisone. It sounds like normal water drinking to me especially in the hot weather and after eating kibble or treats. And some dogs drink more water than others.

What breed is your dog? Could it be inherent in the breed.

Lovely pics. Everyone kooks happy and comfortable. Looks like you have the original Kauri floorboards.

And that's why they are called Am Staff in order to get around the bsl . Or so I have been told by various Pit Bull & Am Staff owners.

@coneye Exactly. I have been told this by pit bull owners .

https://www.9news.com.au/national/dog-attack-melbourne-family-devastated-after-pet-dogs-mauled-to-death-in-backyard/53e09e73-5942-41c3-83b7-8205e4ad987e

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-63727936 Tragic story but interesting to read how other countries handle dog attacks.

In my experience training the husband is the hardest part.

I found 2 were easier than 3. Especially for walking. 3 is an odd number. Although I did use to walk the 3 of them together it was a lot harder than just the 2.

They interviewed this organisation on radio last night. Jato the dog's name stands for Jet Assisted Take Off. The trainers spoken to were extremely dedicated and welcomed volunteers into the organisation. Apparently they were partially funded by PetBarn. Good that PetBarn helps organisations such as this with their profits.

I've always had 2 males and 1 female over a 30 year period with no problems at all. So I would say get a male. And I also think get the Kelpie X.

Depending on the breed I would probably get a male. What breed?

Are you getting a pup or an older dog ?