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We thought we were going to have him PTS. And he was a replacement for an older dog we had to have PTS several months prior. We sat in our car at SASH waiting for the CT results with both of us crying our eyes out. We were just lucky to be able to see that particular Kidney Specialist and we both agree she saved our pup's life. Sorry you had to have the pup PTS DogsAnd The Mob. I agree with asal and would never choose the runt of the litter ever again.

6 years ago I purchased a pedigree dog from QLD. When I arrived at the airport to collect the dog I was shocked that the dog was so small. Especially since his sibling sister in the crate next to him and was substantially bigger.. He was sickly and didn't want to eat. I couldn't figure out what was wrong as he kept whimpering I thought he may have hip dysplasia. We booked him into the vet for an x-ray and I was asked if I wanted to do bloods etc as they normally didm't do bloods etc on a dog so young. I insisted on the bloods & urine because I knew there was something wrong with the dog. The urine showed high levels of creatine so they didn't go ahead with the x-ray. We were referred to SASH. SASH did an ultra sound and found he had kidney dysplasia. The specialist at SASH was wonderful. He has been on a special diet all of his life but he is well and very robust and his life is that of a normal dog. 2/3 walks and plays daily . He's just smaller than breed standard. He is now 6 and a half years old. Just lucky we insisted on blood and urine tests prior to anaesthetic otherwise we would have lost him.

I usually just say"he's in training" and most people will just grab their dogs. I'm happy with that as it's exactly what I would do if that was said to me.

I'm not surprised this happened after viewing some of the videos. "Bitten on the face", That's more than a bite on the face.

https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/sydney-woman-charged-following-alleged-extortion-attempt-over-theft-of-designer-groodle-and-cavalier-dogs/d1578d2a-8661-405c-bf45-107373c54900 The missing dogs were discovered 2 minutes away from the Boarding Facility.

I wonder if the dog was declared dangerous in NSW and that's why it is now in QLD.

It was interesting that they only took the 2 Oodles. On the film clip it appears there were quite a few larger dogs boarded there. I also wouldn't be surprised if there is a connection between the owner of the training facility and the theft.

Not what I would call "good" publicity losing 2 dogs and having it published all over the media. And the Boot Camp owner hasn't returned the $3000 in fees to the owners. One dog had only been there for 24 hours and the other had been at the facility for a week.

https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/sydney-pet-owners-heartbroken-by-theft-at-josephs-dog-training-solutions/832e4f59-9c5b-4a4d-8b1d-f1ca97e1c8e8 The dogs have now been found and returned to their owners and a person charged with stealing the dogs.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-03/vets-warn-of-dangers-of-throwing-sticks-to-dogs/102178708

@AmazetlWhen you say fully grown what age was he when he calmed down? I am currently in a similar situation to what you have described and yes it is hard at times.

https://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neurological/vestibular-disease-dogs @fiveplusone This may help.

Google the K9 Pro site.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-29/increase-in-surrendered-animals-due-to-rental-squeeze-in-nsw/102148666

https://www.9news.com.au/videos/national/call-to-ban-dog-breed-after-child-attacked/clfrybsyk00090jl50pynurxq See video for RSPCA comments.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-26/story-dogs-reading-program-helps-boost-literacy-skills/102049562 Lovely story. The children read to the dogs and it helps the children enjoy reading by making it fun.

https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/shocking-moment-outofcontrol-dog-attacks-cop-horse-for-five-minutes/news-story/ea3b5e89c55804632f3af268c2f3440d. See video contained in the report. The horse is recovering . The dog owner had no control or recall with his dog. When the attack was over he said"Just take the dog".

One of my neighbours commented on my very healthy dog limping with "why don't you put him down". Needless to say I never answered and have never spoken to him again. This person had a small white fluffy that was never on a leash. Got fed table scraps and was never taken to the Vet for an extremely bad itch. My dog was well cared for and loved. Some people should just keep their mouths shut. And I wish they would when they have attitudes like that.

There have also been a few dog deaths on the Spirit of Tasmania over the years.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-14/spirit-of-tasmania-tt-line-andrew-williams-sentence-ponies/102092004

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-13/war-animals-remembered-for-their-service-to-humans/102029114 Interesting read with photos.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-13/war-animals-remembered-for-their-service-to-humans/102029114

@LMDI've heard of them but I've only ever had one very elderly Giant with an eye problem. We went to the Nth Sydney Specialist Centre. Wasn't that impressed. Very expensive drugs that didn't suit the dog. We had to take the dog off the drugs before the course was half way through. And we didn't feel confident enough to take the dog back to them. Having confidence in your Vet and their diagnosis is a big part of going ahead with the surgery. One of the problems in Vet surgeries these days are the younger staff who move on quickly and don't have the experience and life skills the older Vets have.

@LMDThen best to stay with the one you trust and know. Is this the Eye Specialist from North Sydney Specialist Centre at St Leonards?

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-64916366