BittyMooPeeb

Uh oh - I alwasy thought Erny was a 'he'. Glad to hear that you are quite sure about your gender though Erny :wink:

Poor Occy. Hopefully some crate rest will do the trick

Oh no. I'm so sorry Paula . My condolences too to Harveys carer - what a terrible thing to have to go through. RIP Harvey

I have heard the same thing from my vets, but they were talking about medication for dementia, rather than anti-anxiety. I assume you are definately talking about anti-anxiety? The only change I know of is giving pets the human meds. I put a foster on Prozac (and he is still on it is his new home and doing well) so this may be what he is talking about?

ooh I might be able to start buying EP again. I had to stop a couple of years ago as there was only one supplier and the orders never arrived (not the stores fault). I've never seen EP at WQVH . Do you have to order it in. Maadii Pets is great I have used the Ziwipeak treats since getting my westie x (breed prone to skin probs) and my malt (bad tear staining with artificial additives) as they dont have additives. The dogs and cats will do anything for a green lipped mussell treat. Great that I will be able to get them in Canberra soon. I usually buy around $100 worth whenever I visit Bairnsdale LOL (Count Dogula's in Bairnsdale sells them)

Aww your Aussie sounds like he was a perfect dog. Hugs to you and 'the girls'. Gail

So sorry Kaywoman Run free Juliet

I'm so sorry Paula. Angus was a lovely, lovely dog. He was lucky to 'find' you and live out his life in happiness and comfort, after being the comforter for most of his life. Who will tell the puppies off now? . I'll miss his happy smiles, warm breath huffing, and big woof when something needed to be brought to your attention (like a naughty pup ) RIP Angus. You were a very special boy.

Hi PF, I'm using Kojo at the moment, and it doesn't work as well (for Blossom) as my previous bottle of 'Crystal Eye". I wouldnt be suprised if she has a supressed immune system - she's always been a little bit 'sickly' since I got her. I clean her eyes with Kojo every day, but the hair around her eyes is still a very dark brown colour . Which is why I thought I'd give the Angel's eyes a try.

Does anyone know if it is possible to purchase "angel's eyes" in Australia? The only sites I can find (in Aus) link to Amazon and so are really sourcing it from the US. This is a problem because of quarrantine restrictions (ie it wont be allowed into the country via post) A description of the product is HERE

I'm looking forward to hearing the updates. My three have 'issues' that I havent yet been able to train properly - barking at anyone who walks down the street, and going off their nuts barking, lunging - even growling sometimes - when we see a dog while out walking. It is so embarassing that they dont get walked as much any more. Oh and recall - that is not great either. They are all good on their own, and fine at the dog club, but get them together in the home and its surrounds and they turn into a three-headed beastie. So I'm really really looking forward to hear about this method

We see this all the time in rehoming fosters. There is a great deal of scope for education at the primary or secondary level about how animals think, why they act the way they do etc. Lack of any education about animal behaviour in our society really shows that (at a society level) we still consider them as very unimportant. People leave school knowing what a monotreme is (but never needing to know!) but with no clue about what the animals they share their daily life with are thinking and experiencing.

I constantly get people telling me that Blossom cant be a Maltese as she is way to small . I keep telling people that the breed standard is for dogs 3-4kg, but they just look at me like I am a sucker! (ps I dont know Blossoms heritage - I call her a Maltese as she appears to be one) pps I saw something funny on a site the other day. Someone was asking why their dog was so big for the breed. A wise respondant said that she must have the "teapot" variety

My dogs love them, and they are the best thing to tempt a sick cat too. The tomato sauce ones are the best for tempting sick cats apparently - I dont know why but it works ps I love them too - on buttery toast - yum yum

Do tell!!! We'll definately be back. I had fun and so did Peebs. I just need to educate 'Dad' on what not to do at a trial :p

I took my very timid dog to obedience and agility. With obedience we needed to stay away from the rest of the people in the class to do our exercises - she was OK but never really enjoyed it. She absolutely loves agility though - it is great for confidence building for timid dogs. I'd suggest you work on socialisation of your dog before going to a club. An experienced behaviouralist can help you with this and set out a training plan to follow. Best of luck Gail

Good luck for next time! How long will you have to wait?

Good luck!!! Peebs definately had fun

OMG - you should have seen our run. It was ......... TRAGIC I was OK except for a messy front cross that directed Peebs at an angle over the jump (and beyond, missing the next jump) but Peebs was not the dog I know! This was vaguely the course and where Peebs was supposed to go ... And this is where he actually went Four times we were running along together happily and he just decided to run off to the right of the course and do a few loops, have a look around, and try a few different obstacles. My BF video'd it and it is such a hoot to see the look on my face each time he disappeared! The videoer was off to the right, so I suspect he caught a wiff of 'Dad' and though he'd go and find him

Thank FHR. I think I will definately need a change of undies if Novice and 200 jump height are first

LOL. The (extensive?) list of those to ignore can be sent via private PM Might look a bit suss when he walks the course! He isnt a handler, but usually comes to classes with me, and is great on the sort of 3-D spatial thinking required to work out what to do (when you dont have experience). He's also very ready at the end of each exercise to tell me what I did wrong :p ETA will Polo be competing or is he still too young?

I'm about to do my first trial (novice jumpers). What would you recommend for a simple, pre-trial routine for a newbie? And how do you know when you will be on so that you can get your dog out in time?

I think I said it all in the heading LOL. I am terrified of not being able to work out how to run the course. We set up a novice jumpers course in class this week and I didnt have a clue! (the instructor showed us ways to run it after we'd all had a go and come up with some very wierd and wonderful manoeuvres . My initial plan had about 6 RFP's and in the end I didnt need any :p ). My BF also jumped in and suggested an even better handling technique for one 'tricky' bit which worked well. The big question is ... how will I work it out myself on the day??? Are there any on-line resources for practicing working out how to run courses?

I'm so sorry to hear this Pix. I have followed Kaeleigh's story on DOL, but havent been around much recently so didnt know things were not going well. RIP Kaeleigh - your Mum was strong and did the best thing for you. Run free :D

I'm not a proffesional trainer, but I rescue and foster dogs so have trained many problem dogs. I'd have to say that it is that simple for a large number of problems - but it is *not* simple for people to alter their lives to achieve this. I say this because I often get calls after a dog goes to a new home because problem behaviour has recurred, and when I ask "Are you doing x, y and z as we discussed?" they invariably say "no". Being calm, assertive and a pack leader requires a 'life change' in the same way that -say- losing weight and keeping it off requires a lifestyle change. Once you have achieved the changes, it can be smooth sailing - the hard part is getting there. Susan Garrett told a story at a seminar I went to recently: She had been asked while out at dinner with friends how much time she spent on training her dogs. She answered 'only a few minutes a day' and a fellow trainer who new her said 'you lier! I've watched you and in every interaction you have with your dogs you are training them, so you train all day every day". I loved this story because that is what being the 'pack leader' (for want of another term) is all about