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These may help: http://www.workingdogs.com/book011.htm http://www.campaspeworkingdogs.com/TW.htm

Nicestman77, a member of these forums has a wealth of experience in the grooming industry and would be able to assist with advice of various brands of clippers. We used to use Whals and purchased a set of Saxon's from him, which we were very pleased with. He also services clippers and sharpens blades.

Shelby/Jackie are thoughts are with you at this sad time. Here is Laddie the Braveheart with Love from the Safaree Clan Welcome. I am Laddie Braveheart, Second Year Resident of the Rainbow Bridge. This is your introduction to the Rainbow Bridge. I have been a resident here for a little over a year and am now a member of the Welcome and Orientation Committee, Shetland Sheepdg and Scottish Breed Division. I have the extreme honor of escorting you to the Scottish Ancrestral Section of the Rainbow Bridge where those of our kind wait. You have already received your Silver Harness, and it looks so good on you. Now, let us begin our journey. As you see there are fields of sheep and cows for the herding dogs, and over there are the lakes, marshes and fields for the hounds and sporting dogs to play. And here are Beau and Sam, the Goldens I lived with -- we visit often, after all we have loved and are waiting for the same Humons. {See ya later, me mates) Oh, look! The agility games are going on. This is one of the newer areas at the Bridge and they have just finished the Rally-O field--this time with the directions for each station written in Dog. All the areas at The Bridge are for all the animals here and we have a lot of fun together. I have even seen some of the cats at the swimming ponds. See that area over there? Where the sun shines bright and warm all the time, and there is a gentle mist for a few hours each day? That is where all the reptiles and amphibians are. They all have nice tree limbs and warm rocks to lounge on. But let's continue onwards. Oh, check out those hedges and trees - that is where the bunnies and the mice, rats, gerbils and ferrets are. I like to come down and watch them play they just have so much fun -the flurry of activity and squeaking for joy when one of their Humes is coming is a treasure. Now watch your step, this is the Large Animal area. Occasionally all the horses, mules, donkeys, even the cows and goats get a little carried away with the Herd Running Game and can give a smaller critter like us quite a surprise as they break the hill at full gallop. Even the pigs and chickens take part. Here, the hills get a little steeper and woods a little thicker. It is so much fun to run full speed, up and down the hills dodging the trees. Here you will see the 'exotic' animals. The tigers and lions and bears and wolves, all the animals thought of as wild but have hearts shared with humans. They, too will cross the Rainbow Bridge with their special person. But our journey carries us still further. You feel the air getting crisper? And look, your coat is fuller and your Silver Harness shines brighter. We are getting close. Now, step carefully we are crossing the Crystal Bridge. Here, the weather is always clear, the snow just the right depth and the tracks are, perfect. Since we have arrived during the afternoon, I can show you some of the activities we have. The Scottish Breeds have many interests and enjoy many different games. I know you are used to having your Humon hook your harness to the car or the lead but your Silver Harness has magic and will hitch to what ever you want. Over here are the sheep right next to the croft which has to be guarded and over there is on the far side of the isle, are the fields of joy, where you can run and play with your friends and share a ball or just laze away the sunny afternoon. And yes, there are a lot of other breeds up here all doing what they do best, even though the Humes arnt there to see you, we all gather around to watch you and enjoy your times as though they were ours. The Sammies are over there herding reindeer, and there are open streams for the Inuits and Greenlands to fish for salmon. The Shelties came up with a great idea that has now become a tradition with all the breeds. Each year during the National Breed Specialty there is a Rainbow Bridge Specialty Show. All the dogs who had show careers and those who just wanted to be a show dog go into the show ring and go around one more time. The Shelties have gotten permission to have visitors from Heaven during that time. Humes who have no dog with them are allowed to come visit and watch the show. Judges and Stewards come and take part. And the old breeders come to see how the breeds are developing and visit with their great-great grandpuppies. All the dogs participating the first time get their Silver Rosette. You see, every dog here is perfect. If you look around you see not only are there warm straw beds to rest on, but houses with soft sofas and fireplaces to just lounge on and swap stories. Many of the residents wait here for the night. That is the time all of the Scottish Breed dogs assemble. Each night a shelties team is formed and they run and play and herd the sheep and the cattle. They can be seen from earth as the Southern Lights and now we are getting members from the Northern, Eastern and Western Hemispheres, and they also run and play sometimes as far as the North Pole of earth, to give them lights too. Each March is a special run. That is when the Iditarod is run on earth and all the dogs who have raced and played and worked together, team up for a special display. Many of them are cheering on their Humes who are racing. Many of them have family members in the fields. It seems the Collies and the Borders work their hardest to make the most spectacular light display. Well, I think you are pretty well acquainted with the Rainbow Bridge both North and South, East and West. There are just a couple of other things you should know. You are able to see your Humes when you miss them most. They may have gotten a new puppy. That is good. It means they have started to heal from the loss they felt when you left. But remember, a part of your heart remained with them to replace the part of their heart they gave to you. Now, occasionally, your Human may be particularly sad and missing you. You are able to send your love to them any time. They will feel your love. It may be as a shadow in the corner of their sight, or the soft sound of your voice, or a gentle breeze caressing their cheek. And it will bring them comfort. And there is one special night, Christmas Eve. All the animals waiting for a special person gather together and send their gift of love to that person. That night we are able to see into that person's home and if the person looks, there is a star shining particularly bright. Just for them from us. Oh, I see the sun is setting and you are looking at all the dogs gathering together. Go, and run, play, run and jump, . It is your night. Godspeed.

We feed ziwipeak canned www.ziwipeak.com

Ziwipeak?, but the fat content may be too high?. http://www.ziwipeak.com/

We moved here from NZ in 2005 and didnt have the heebeejeebies that one enounters here. We were advised that tick season was generally regarded as being from Sept-April, and can depend on the heat and humidity. Have heard that ticks may be about early this year so will use tick collars now. Otherwise we use advantix which we get from http://www.pricelesspets.com.au/. Here is a link to permoxin http://www.vetnpetdirect.com.au/product.ph...&bestseller No doubt being from Perth you will not have come across cane toads either?. Nasty little buggers they are

If you type grooming newfoundlands into a google world search the first entry appears to have what you need?. http://www.cncnewfs.com/Grooming.shtml

We finally picked up a Propac Adult Lamb and Rice today. Our dogs at the best of times are noisy blighters when we get their food out but this afternoon wish we'd had ear muffs when we opened the Propac. We will await results in stool content, see how they do on it, coat condition etc. Two of ours are show dogs so that's important to us. The importers are in QLD.

We are considering Pro Pac but haven't heard back from the importers re our enquiries, which was over a month ago.:rolleyes: We have x2 2kg bags of Nutro left to feed six dogs. If necessary we will go with Ziwipeak.

anthony mazzeri, you mentioned Nutro Choice. Nutro is no longer avail. in Australia :rolleyes:

There you go then: Cameras Direct on the Gold Coast http://www.camerasdirect.com.au/

If we knew what city you lived in it would be easier to recommend somewhere.

A bump as the event is getting closer 19/20 July. http://www.sheepherdingqueensland.com/

Have just returned from a trip to NT, WA and have downloaded photos and cropping some in PS. Did something silly this morning which am not sure how to explain but cant get into the thumbnail piccies from my piccie folder to continue cropping etc. A pm from someone with CS3 nouse would be appreciated, then we can exchange email and hopefully someone can help me get out of the mess am in. :rolleyes:

Just back from 14 days around Aussie, we were limited to 10kg in suitcases and 3 kg for hand luggage- took 100-400mm and 28-70mm.

We recently got strawberry yoghurt drops from Polapaws, they are human grade, dogs love them, but not good in summer as will possibly melt. :rolleyes: Otherwsier we use Ziwipeak treats, all natural, no grains etc.

Cartrophen is also know as Pentosan it is usually given once a week for a month, then monthly, then every three months.

Have used both a fishing tackle box and something similar to this http://www.dog-training.com/tackbox.htm

Filtabac, its both a sunscreen and anti-bacterial cream

Yes of course busterlove

We are hosting a 3 sheep short course trial at our property in Woodford. The event is being run by Eric Tighe. Please pm for registration contact details. If you aren't able to participate but would like to come and watch we would love to see you.

We are hosting a herding fun day on behalf of QLD Herding Assoc at our property in Woodford on 22 June. Should anyone be interested in attending please pm for contact details for registration. Edited to add a piccie of part of "B" course

noisymina, having fed ours on Nutro since Sept 2000 we are now thrown into a state of We have enough for about 3 months and then Have recently been sent some info on Propac, but need to do some homework.

Meggsie we use advantix. If you use the search feature here it should give you what you need e.g. typed in epilepsy, then search health. Here is a link to start you off http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?act=...ite=%2BEpilepsy

Dr Bruce Fogle's "Caring for Your Dog"