Ons

I think what has happened with Ons is that he is always very careful not to bump into people. He realises that he is a big boy and so running towards me he skirts me but then unfortunately he does not stop. the first time at training he ran to other dogs and was easy to catch, and the next time i realised what he was about to do and grabbed his collar and directed him to sit in front of me. I just think with a lead that I can "reel" him in and make him sit in front of me and he will learn quickly that way. Miss Latte's sit stays aren't that strong yet so she is held until I call her. but then she comes bounding in to me at full speed and tries to jump into my arms. at this stage I'm not discouraging that but in a couple of weeks I will start to teach her to sit in front of me

no it's not for Latte the puppy. she comes instantly to me when I call her! she is a good girl sometimes. It's for Onslow my large golden retreiver, whilst he does come when called he will go past me so I thought if I got a lead I could train him to come and sit in front of me. I'm mad but I'm training both Ons and Latte for their CCD in September. thanks so much for everyone's advice, I didn't even think about going to a horse shop. Living near Tamworth there's masses around so I see a visit taking place - thank you!

or similar. does anyone have one they want to sell? I want it to teach my boy accurate recalls but the ones i have seen are really expensive and I hope not to have to use it for long. or any other suggestions more than welcome. thank you1

I was going to suggest pate or peanut butter but seems like she can't have that so no suggestions. but for other dogs My old maltese was shocking for taking pills, she would chew around meat or cheese and spit out the tablet. but when I smothered the tablet in pate she took it no problems Only Don pate, she didn't like the expensive stuff

if the pup is only about 8 weeks old she should be able to fit into a cat carry cage. Lots of people have those so I would borrow one and transport in that and take a child seat out. it's the easiest and safest way to carry young pups and will fit on your back seat.

this is my opinion To those of you who are keen to enter neutered classes to obtain a Neutered Champion... What 'sort' of dogs do you think this means you show? 1. Do you think it is a fun thing for the pet or a serious title for a good specimen of the breed? fun thing for me but I also would only show a good speciman of the breed and intend to with my female golden retreiver. when I got her I knew nothing about showing and only wanted a pet. If I got her now it would be different, I woudn't have desexed her and would have shown her as I now have friends who show. My girl has been described to me by a person who shows and breeds show winning golden retreivers "a stunning example of the breed and her breeder chose the wrong pup to keep and show - I told her to choose her (being my dog) not her litter mate". 2. Do you think the dog should be in peak condition or just an oldie who you think likes to show? nope, peak condition although my dog will be nearly six if I ever get her trained up for a show. In the meantime we are enjoying attending the show classes. 3. Will you be upset if you come up against Champions or Grand Champions? I have mixed feelings about this but I guess if you only want the best specimans in neuter classes it shouldn't be a problem.

why not start with the best and let the dog teach you stuff if it has a natural herding instinct another one who thinks you are underselling yourself, sure you might have agility skills but I would have thought one of the necessary skills for both agility and herding would be first up having your dog listen to you and from your posts and results I would say that you are very good at this life is short, go get the pup

staying away with your own dogs was very sensible particularly when there were lots of others to help, if there werent' I'm sure that you would have rushed over to help. I hope the people with the maltese take her to the vets. I remember my own maltese RIP was injured by a blue cattle dog many years ago rushing out of a yard and I thought she was okay but on examination at home she had bite marks on her and was going into shock

:D well done everyone and especially to Di of AWDRI, they are a great organisation to foster for

oh my gosh they are so cute! absolutely adorable!

there are 114 ACD breeders on the DOL pages with 16 listed as having puppies for sale including in South Australia. I agree with poodlefan don't limit yourself with WA breeders. You will find a pup but it may take awhile but considering this pup is going to be your best friend for well over the next 12 years and with cattle dogs you really need to be careful to ensure that the dog has good temperament a bit of waiting and looking won't go astray. It's not that expensive to fly pups around Australia now, even the world. Hop into the ACD thread on DOL and ask for some help too. I fostered some blue ACDs last year including a stumpy tail - now i understand why people love the breed, they were all such gorgeous faithful dogs

worse fights i had here were between my male dog and foster girl My female golden retreiver absolutely loved the fosters whether they were male or female and she took them under her paw. she has taken the new pup under her paw as well and I really believe they will continue to be best of friends as Latte grows older. my two boys generally get on well, they have the odd growl at each other, its very odd and the last disagreement they had was well over 12 months ago and it was so mild that I could hold the collar of one dog and tell the other to get out. so I really don't know what to believe anymore. I think it's more of the dog's personality rather than the sex.

sending all the very best healing wishes for Quest Hope she gets better soon

cuter than cute!

sweet little Wagga, litter mate to my Latte flew all the way to Vancouver, Canada, two weeks ago. She was just four months old. Survived the journey, survived the fact she is now running in snow and freezing cold. Flew her with Dogtainers, went from Tamworth, to quarantine one night in Sydney then to Canada. My little kitten at 13 weeks flew from Brisbane to Tamworth via Sydney and was fine.

I had a huge mastiff dog off leash bound up to my dogs one day when we were out on a walk - all my dogs on leads of course under control - the owner called out "He's friendly, don;'t worry he just wants to play" yep right, and that probably is 100% correct. But my coolie gets very protective of me, my female dog and hates dogs in his face, one growl from him, the mastiff may have reacted and I know who would of been the worse off keep your dogs on leads and under control! Simple!

poor little fellow I love crates for my foster dogs and I have never had, except for a few whinges for a few minutes, had any problems with them getting used to them. All my foster dogs have always slept in a crate during the night time and been put in there for short periods during the day as well. I think they find it a sanctuary for all that is going on, pop a quilt or something over the top of it and if it's not too hot cover the crate as well when it's bed time. I think crates are also good so that Poppy can know that she is still the special one and give her some extra cuddles when the foster dog is in the crate.

yes and yes probably humping a desexed dog is more of trying to dominate Poppy rather than a sexual thing. so loud sharp no and get him off, tell him that behaviour is not acceptable in your house, be consistent and he will get the message. My pup occassionally tries to do it to my female dog and if she doesn't get off with a sharp no I use my foot and gently push her down with a sharp no. You may also like to strengthen your pack leadership for a bit too to make sure that he knows you are the boss not him. Just in case that the dominating is not just to Poppy but extends to you. and good for you for fostering

oh my gosh there are some amusing stories here but some as well and lots of ouchies espeically that bruise I have a lovely one on y coccxy (sp?) ;) but I won't show that to you

ouch ouch ouch! I also remember once that I was walking in a paddock with my mum and dad. My Onslow, a huge golden retreiver, was running behind full speed towards us, I know that he will always sidestep to avoid you. My mum didn't know this, heard Onslow running behind and moved sideways just at the same time that Onsy moved - ouch! Lucky Mum wasn't hurt

tonight got to the path leading to my front door, and the dogs saw a cat sitting in the garden who proceeded to run. I was holding onto them with all my might, my foot slipped on the wet path causing me to fall backwards, and my lower back went straight into the brick work of the window sill - ouch is an understatement! what's your worse accident - might cheer me up to see mine is probably very minor!

absolutely adorable! very very cute pup!

what an absolute cutie!

yep

what a lovely tribute to a wonderful boy RIP Rocky Hugs to you WEIA and your family