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Hi, anybody know of any dog shows near or in melb this weekend? Trying to do research for a future addition to our family. Is that the best way? In past have used backyard breeders (before becoming informed of course!!!).

I live in Ballarat and pay $50 for my 2.6kg Pomeranian to be clipped. Money well spent i say!!!!

i just bought a walkydog for my hubby so he can take our 40kg lab on a ride. They both LOVE it! The dog comes back tired, hubby comes back tired....makes for a nice quiet evening at our house. I'm going to get a walkydog for my bike so i can take our smaller dog out also.

Hi, i've just bought a walkydog and was wondering how far to ride with my 39kg lab? He's not overly fit so would need to probably build up his fitness. Any suggestions?

Thanx!

Thanx for your reply Nekhbet! I'll encourage my BIL to go to the dermatologist.

Thanks for the replies guys. I might try some dry shampoo or the warm wet towel thing. Ta

Anyone use these? I saw them at my vets the other day. Thought they might be a good thing to use between washing. Do they keep that dog smell away?

Hi, just wondering if anyone knows about American Bulldogs. My BIL has one that for the past 1.5yrs has had skin issues. He gets big blood blisters showing up on the skin, itchy raw patches between the toes. The vet originally thought it was skin allergies but now thinks it's an immune problem. The vet is pumping him full of cortisone (sp??) and antibiotics but nothing seems to be helping. They have spent thousands so far. The vet now wants them to go to a dermatologist but if it's an immune problem how would a skin doctor help? Any ideas would be appreciated :D

Would a kennel take a dog that has kennel cough? We are going away on Saturday and the dogs need to go into the kennel but the little fella has come down with KC. How long are they contagious for?

Definitely not!

Looks like you may need to have them looked after at home.

didn't really think so i guess i was just hoping!!! Thanks

Would a kennel take a dog that has kennel cough? We are going away on Saturday and the dogs need to go into the kennel but the little fella has come down with KC. How long are they contagious for?

Thanx for all the great replies. It's given me a few things to consider!!

I'm waiting for them to get back to me. They wanted to know what he was, size etc.

Hi, is this more trouble than it's worth? We're going away for a week soon and there is a chance i can take my little Pomeranian with us. What do you do if you want to go to places that dogs aren't allowed? Like out to tea. The accommodation we have is a ground floor apartment. Would a portable dog enclosure be useful. I don't want to be stressed or for him to be stressed on a long earned holiday. Should i just book him into the kennel. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanx

Thanx Cointreau!

Hi,

I'm interested in buying one of those temporary dog doors that attaches to your sliding door. Anyone use one? Do you like it? Is it worth the $$$? They are quite expensive.

Thanks

i have a 2kg, 11kg kelpie x and a 40kg lab. The kelpie doesn't get on with anyone. But the pom and lab are fine together. I keep the pom separate while we are out but that's mainly because of the kelpie. In fact the 2kg pom tells the 40kg lab off all the time!

hmmm...hadn't thought of the muscles "signalling" him. I hope it doesn't take too much longer for his muscles etc to go back to normal. I'm assuming it all goes back to normal that is???

would sardines be better than tuna? I've been feeding him oily tuna.

Will keep up with the vegies. Might try sweet potatoe.

Poor little might.....went home at lunch and he was really straining!

Hi,

About 8 weeks ago my lil pomeranian had an operation on his bottom (basically it was reconstructed ). The problem that we are still having is that he is straining all the time and his bottom gets quite red and sore. I have expressed my concerns to the vet but they just keep telling me to feed him oily fish with high fibre vegies and to use parafen oil (not to use the oil every day though) anyway none of this seems to be making much difference. Does anyone have any ideas? He doesn't need runny poo, but they need to be soft and not overly big (fussy i know!!).

If anyone else has been through something similar or has ideas it would be much appreciated

Add some pumpkin to his food, I just steam some in the microwave and add to their food.

Thanks very much, but i did try that and the poor little fella still had issues

Thanks, i'll try the phsyllium husk. And some more walks

Hi,

About 8 weeks ago my lil pomeranian had an operation on his bottom (basically it was reconstructed ). The problem that we are still having is that he is straining all the time and his bottom gets quite red and sore. I have expressed my concerns to the vet but they just keep telling me to feed him oily fish with high fibre vegies and to use parafen oil (not to use the oil every day though) anyway none of this seems to be making much difference. Does anyone have any ideas? He doesn't need runny poo, but they need to be soft and not overly big (fussy i know!!).

If anyone else has been through something similar or has ideas it would be much appreciated

Hi guys,

I just want them to listen a bit more to what i say. Like Wait, sit, down. The basics really. Is clicker training the way to go or just your basics (using food rewards). I'd also love our lab to be able to walk on a leash nicely and not get so excited before a walk. It stirs them all up and they get uncontrollable.

Might look into some training places in our area. Just thought if i could start off at home might not seem as daunting.

Hi guys,

I have 3 dogs that i haven't spent any time training (please don't flame me). They have been to obedience but i haven't kept up with any of the methods. I love them to bits but they are quite unruley. What is the simplest method of starting a training program with them.

It would be better to train seperately?

Thanks!

We have windchill....they can make to order

How terrible for you family to lose 2 much loved members of the family at once! My thoughts are with you all. Sounds like they had a delightful life with you guys.