4 Paws

In the link I posted(#14) Colin recommends oiling every 10mins while using them.I also used to dip the ends of the blades in a mixture of 90% turps 10% oil while clipping and than re-oiling

checkout Nicestman(from off this forum)website http://clipperbladesharpening.webs.com/bladeclipperhints.htm He has lots of great info there and I'm sure if you shoot him an email he'll be happy to help you out with any questions

Just wondered if anyone knows anywhere in Aust that sells anything similar to these training vests that Leerburg sells(and aren't as expensive ) http://leerburg.com/1286.htm Don't need to be quite as elababrate Anyone handy and can make something similar ??

I use dried tuna for times when I need a dried treat

I believe the Gentle Leaders are supposed to be a good one for them

Just received an email announcing Aust now has available a flea tablet that lasts a month,just thought I'd let people know that may be interested http://www.thevetshed.com.au/index.php/cPath/1_7_1606

K9 Force

Just came across this incase anyone may be interested http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Dog-aglity-dog-walk...id=p3286.c0.m14

for a smooth coat dog they are probably ok and if you get it for a good price even better.I own german shepherds and was running a dog wash so needed something to really blast the water off The Sallyairs were originally put in the Kings Fibreglass dog wash trailers but were replaced with the Double K's a few years ago they are fairly pricey too,I have a wholesale pricelist here and they are around $600 for the 2 motor one

not sure if it's the exact model Sallyair you mention but I purchased a dog wash trailer a few years ago and it had a Sallyair dryer in it(red,metal one) and it didn't have near the grunt that my Double K Airmax had so I sold it and replaced it with the Double K one sorry I can't be of my help.What kind of dog are you looking to dry?

You can purchase specific hydrobath cleaners.I use a disinfectant I buy from Petbarn in a 4 lt container and disinfectant bath after every couple of washes.I think I remember reading somewhere that you do need to be careful what you use as they can corode your motor,not 100% sure on that one though.Might be worth checking at a place that sells pressure pumps etc I fill wash tank up and add disinfectant and run for a few minutes than empty and always run some fresh water through the pump before doing next wash otherwise you have some water in your system that still has the disinfectant and it may affect the dogs skin

I give my older girl Green Lip Mussel Powder

Can't remember who it was but they were after fancy kind of doggy treats and just came across these ones on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Dog-Treat-Truffles_...id=p3911.c0.m14 Look delicious

I made mine the same as is in this link http://www.dogsporttalk.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=1073

do you purchase them from that website or are they available in Aust now?

No real experience with any harness's but have noticed there is another No pull harness being listed on ebay the last few months http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Stop-Pull-Dog-Harne...alenotsupported

I'd suggest getting yourself a copy of When Pigs Fly - Training Success With Impossible Dogs by Jane Killion Lots of great infomation http://www.wagschoolbooks.com.au/shop/book...ur/wsbjkb1.html

I have bathed a dog that had dandruff and we tried Malaseb and it cleared up.Also worth looking at Hoss Gloss or this one http://shop.rufusandcoco.com.au/p-7-itch-relief.aspx

Just thought I'd share a new website In Australia for some great Dog Training and Behaviour Books at very good prices http://www.wagschoolbooks.com.au/shop/abou...nto-demo-store/

sards wonder soap works well followed by a good quality whitening shampoo

Looks like it's going to be prefect weather for it I'm not going but a friend of mine has entered

just thinking,you could always buy a tin of sardine cat food too and place in a small container and use a nibble out of the container as a reward.I have done this with cat food and a couple of licks = 1 REWARD

I have used dried tuna and just recently made Tuna Brownies that someone posted a link to.Very easy to make and very fishy smelling

I have a dog with a dry cracked nose with the crack being there for around 10 months and would imagine it to be quite painful I have tried quite a few creams over that time including pawpaw cream,vaseline,amolin,barrier cream but about a week ago I deceided to give Palmers Cocoa Butter Bottom Butter(it's for babies bottoms)a go and within about 2 days the split actually had a scab on it and now it has just about completely healed so I'm wrapped. It has pure coconut butter,vitamin A,D and Pro Vit B5.I apply it 2-3 times a day I just purchased the little trial size they sell i Big W for just under $2

Yep, I use Phuds from Tracy Brown. I buy the 10kg bag. I do it a bit differently though. I have a cook up once a week and when it's cooked, I turn off the heat, add the Phuds, stir it through, then put the lid back and leave it to swell and soak in then put it in containers. My dogs always have firm stools and they look to be in fantastic health. do you have a list of ingredients that are in the phuds?I can't seem to find that information on the website.How much meat to mix do you use etc