BarneyMacRosie

Do American dogs like Vegemite too, or just the Aussies

Hi Paula I must have my head under a rock because I have only just found out about this. So sorry I was in Deakin at a friend's house when the fireworks started so unexpectedly and they were very very loud and very very scary. I was actually quite frightened myself (and I'm a strong woman!) and immediately felt sorry for any animals in the area. There was no warning or announcement about fireworks happening and I didn't even click it had something to do with the torch. There would have been a lot of elderly people scared that afternoon too. RIP Harvey Katie

Choice Magazine covered things to look for in an article here: http://www.choice.com.au/viewarticleasonep...=100008&p=1 cheers Katie

Bucket O Beef deliver raw meat to Brisbane: http://bucketobeef.com.au/north-queensland/raw-meats.php I used to get it in Canberra until they stopped delivering here, but have just found out today that they are starting again. K

I have just the person if you were in Canberra. Perhaps try "Don't Fret Pet!" in Sydney? Katie

You mix it with equal parts water and let sit overnight, then mix with good quality mince. My dogs love it! Good poo. Not too much. Firm. Has seeds in it! K

I use it and really like it. ETA: It's the only thing I can feed my dogs without them putting on weight. They are a very good weight at present and very healthy. Probably would do well on BARF also, but VAN is much more convenient for me to use. Katie

Another successful delivery. I think we've got this one sorted

Just to let you know we had a very successful delivery today. Put Barney on lead and made him sit. Gave the LnE man some biscuits and asked him to drop them just in front of Barney. After a false start when Mac ran over and gobbled the first one Barney received two biscuits from the man without making a sound or any sort of threatening movement. It was all very calm and civilised. Will try again next week, but feeling good about today. K

To be honest, I can't really remember, but I think what happened is that Barney was looking out of our front window and as the guy was leaving he turned and looked at Barney directly. This sent Barney off into a fit of barking aggressively. I probably did something like say "Barney, leave it" in my gruff voice. The man left, drama over. Until the next visit and so on. Also, while I like the idea of Barney thinking diets are evil and getting the man to bring sausage in defence of Lite N Easy, I have lost 24 kilos over the last year or so - about 18 of those on the program. I do not intend to put weight back on and understand that in order to maintain a healthy weight I need to monitor my calorie intake for the rest of my life. LnE is a convenient way to do this and costs me less than I used to spend on food and drink when I wasn't watching my calories. I know that if I went back to my former way of eating I will put kilos back on. LnE has taught me what 1200 calories looks/feels like. So Barney's disagreement with the delivery man aside, I'm happy with it. Katie

Or maybe I just go back to 'normal' food

Nope he's just a nice ordinary man trying to do his job. He might wear one of those reflective jackets, but I'm sure B-boy has come across those before. As he has with other Asian men before without problem also. It just seems to be this particular person. I think the first time he came he may have looked the wrong way i.e directly at Barney through the window. I have a feeling that's when the trouble started. He is nice to him and likes dogs 'though thank goodness and always asks what he's done wrong or what he can do. I guess I could put Barney on lead and get him to throw him a treat and see what happens. Might work over time.... K

I get Lite N Easy food delivered once a week, and it is the same delivery driver every week. For some reason Barney (pictured in my avatar) hates him. Barney is always a pretty good watchdog, but settles once he knows the person or when I show that the person is welcome. But with this man it is different. I have to put Barney in another room. He seems like a nice gentle fellow, so it would be good if I could train Barney not to act like he is going to attack him. The only thing I can think of is that he is Asian and perhaps Barney is racist Any advice? He is only here for 30 seconds at a time, so not sure how much effort to put into it, but do you think I could try and get him to offer Barney food? What other things can I do to show Barney that he can be trusted. Barney is advanced obedience trained and quite clever, so is good at learning new things. Luckily I have Mac as well who is very nice to him, which sort of balances it out Katie

And this one makes me smile

Awww. Funny little thing. Made me cry but thanks for posting! From the same 'do'....

At first I thought gee Mel must have good eyesight and be a better proof reader than me because I didn't notice it. But then I had a look at the card and it does say friends with an 'r' - just a bit squashed together. Fiends or friends - it's all appreciated Katie

Flowers

Thank you sooooo much for the flowers. They are absolutely beautiful and so are you. I don't know whether to or Thank you! K

Last photo we took of her

With Barney again

With Barney

A nice one of her relaxing

First photo we took of her

Some photos of Rosie Pound pic