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Sorry I havent been checking, as sheltielover said it will just fall off, alternatively you can comb it out with talc and a flea comb.

Yes I have two, I remember when I purchased my last one, I ordered it through my hairdresser, well her eyes nearly popped out when I said it was for my dogs.

Hi pebbles, I too had a senior moment, I could remember the whiting but not what it was mixed with. If my memory serves me correctly whiting is a powder which was used (in those days!!) for sealing wooden window frames, it is a putty.

Hi Sheltiesrule Yes teething will certainly cause problems and you need to be really vigilent. What pebbles is referring to I think is probably 'whiting" . Then there is coacholine, and lanolin anhydrous (wool fat). The best, and it sounds horrible, is engine oil and cement which you mix to a paste. With all of the above apply to the upper 1/3 of the ear both inside and outside and then dust with talcum powder, be careful not to get it in the ear canal. You may need to do this until about 9 months old.

Suggest you look for Warley in these forums as she is a breeder of pugs and no doubt can help you

We usually trim the hair away from the eys, but the number which we do which have gunky eyes is amazing, what is to stop the owner using a damp warm cloth daily to remove the gunk?. I was given a tip by a Lowchen exhibitor, and that is to dust a little potato flour (with your finger tip) where the tear stains are, it wont completely remove but it certainly helps. Tear stains can also be caused by dyes in their food.

As a weekly brush I mist with water and use a Mason and Pearson brush, when I give them the works which is the bath and blow dry then about 35-40 minutes each.

I use both Asculap and Mars scissors.

Have you looked at www.pricelesspets.com.au for their prices?.

Are their coats dry and brittle?, suggestion from other posters great but it may not help you in time for the show, have you given them a wash in aloveen shampoo and then used the coat conditioner afterwards?. I have asked nicestman if he has any suggestions.

Have had Laube's, but they were quite heavy, now have Wahl KMS. You have received some great advice from othere here, if you need any more help re sharpening of blades, servicing of clippers, contact Nicestman on here, he has a wealth of information and is very very helpful.

I dont know about "Never Go Mobile" (sorry I cant figure out how to quote it LOL) Mobile does have certain advantages over fixed, and I wont go into them here, but as with anything it depends on the training and commitment that the person involved in business is prepared to give to what they are doing

Littlepixie I have a "portfolio" of before and after shots of dogs which I have either clipped or groomed including a cocker spaniel which was so badly matted that we took 1 1/2 kilos of hair off, now that is one hell of a lot of coat considering hair weighs so little.

Sorry to hear of your loss, fly free Kes, and look after all your family, two and fourfooted., from the other side of the Rainbow Bridge

I agree with Erny that a lot of it comes from within, which also includes diet. Havent heard of black on black, only Satin Black, there are many shampoos out there which help enhance coat colours. As a general shampoo I use Aloveen, or a herbal shampoo

there are no mobile franshice operators on the Sunshine Coast who clip, and the only grooming is a quick all over brush, so the concentration is on the hydrobath. I looked into franchises both here and in NZ and really did my homework, e.g. set up costs, training provided etc. In both instances I decided to go it alone and had my mobile service for 6 years in NZ. I made an effort to do a diploma in dog grooming and clipping, and courses in animal care, and was lucky enough to have a friend who had trained in the UK in various "areas" and had been a professional groomer for 50 years, so she taught me a lot. Whether or not you are just washing a dog it is to be hoped you at least have some knowledge of skin and coat problems and can choose a shampoo best suited to that dog. If you are clipping and grooming then there is a lot more involved. As with most things it is experience which counts even if you have to pay a bit more. A pick up and delivery service is a great idea for those who are home based but with petrol on the rise again you either need to build that in to the cost or state that you will add a small fee for this. (Cant think how to quote!!) but Wagsalot I have even heard that the vet clinics dont change the water either. Sorry that was supposed to read as far as I am aware ( from what I have been told) there are no ......

I use Advantix on the dogs NOT the cat, but he doesnt have fleas either. What Im pointing out is that shelties and a birman all have long coats and if there are no fleas on them then this product has to be the one for me. Have you ever tried to find fleas on long coated dogs?.

I have been using Advantix on four shelties, since May 2005 and no fleas seen. I also have a birman cat and none seen on him either. It certainly hasnt afected their coats apart from a small sticky/flaky area where I have acually applied the product.

MSJ You have done so well with your tribute to Jenna, and wasn't she the luckiest girl to have found you, and then Michael, all those years ago. You have given her the best friends she could have wished for. Both she and Sabre are now together and will be your angels to guide your family (both two and four legged ) in the future. Run Forever Free, Jenna

MSJ its going to be hard these next few hours, have some quality time with Jenna and your family and remember all those wonderful times you have had together over the years. Will be thinking of you all. Safaree Shelties

lillysmum as I said to mickatie: This is simply not the place to continue on and on and on ad infinitum about whether or not a labradoodle is a breed, a cross breed, or a Heinz all sorts. The owner of the dog had a question concerning grooming nothing more and nothing less., and has every right to ask a question here without being given a lecture.

Hi again This is actually the one I was looking for, I couldnt find it yesterday, but this morning located it in Sandy's picture albumn. IF IT SHOULD BE: If it be I grow frail and weak, And pain should keep me from my sleep, Then you must do what should be done, For this last battle can't be won. You will be sad - I understand Don't let your grief then stay your hand. For this day, more than all the rest, Your love and friendship stand the test. We've had so many happy years, What is to come will hold no fears. You'd not want me to suffer..so When the time comes, please let me go. Take me where all my needs they'll tend, But stay with me until the end. And hold me firm and speak to me Until my eyes no longer see. I know in time you too will see, It is a kindness you do to me. Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I've been saved. Do not grieve it should be you Who must decide this thing to do. We've been so close-we two-these years, Dont let your heart hold any tears. Best wishes for the next few days

BRRRRRR, SORRY, I am in tears reading back through these that I forgot to post. TO JENNA AND HER MUM AND DAD (and all extended family) With Love from Safaree Shelties, Maleny QLD 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 Sectionof 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 th em 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.

Although it is one of the hardest things we have to do, we do have the ability to let go without the suffering that you see in the rest home. I'm so pleased you liked the poem. Below is another which I have posted before, (OK so it relates to shelties) BUT imagine Jenna there. Its now just been three years since I had to make my first decision (my animals had always been a part of the family). I had a purebred Arab, Prince, and boy did he live up to his name. I had had the pleasure of being his "Mum" for 17 years and at age 28 I had to go through the ropes. He had lymphatic cancer, and I had a wonderful vet who made all the arrangements for me, a horse is harder than a dog if you get my drift. (no details). Yes I BAWLED INCESSANTLY for three weeks whilst the arrangements were being made. (You can see a picture of him on www.portraitsinpastel.co.nz under Arab, the shelties in here are mine!!) Then 18 months later it was Sandy. We were coming to QLD on hols from NZ and I was to have someone look after all of them for me. I had all his vitals checked about three weeks prior and he was OK, but on 01 Sept 2004 he was in the sunroom lying down and no amount of coaxing would get him up. When eventually he did he stumbled sideways. I knew then that he was just plain tired, and that afternoon Matt came. PLEASE keep posting and we will all keep talking as it does help enormously.

We use dried liver, it always gets their attnetion.