Western Australian Thread

[Dogsfevr]

Thank you, I will take that on board, I need to be firmer with the training obviously . Collar is always removed for brushing and on other occasions like getting rinsed off on return from the beach. I will have a look at other slickers and see what is available. Much appreciate your answer.

What we say is get your slicker brush & brush your arm,if it hurts & leaves marks then its to harsh.

A slicker you should be able to brush your arm with without any over the top pain or damage.

It really does come down to training,this will be a life long job so training & setting up the rules early makes brushing pleasurable & easy.

The best way to brush is ideally on a table or raised area(non slip mat a must)dog stands & you firmly but fairly brush,the behaviour you allow is what trains the dog,if you allow dog to fidget,wiggle & be a pain it will be like that for the next 14 yrs.

Brushing not only keeps knots out but its an important time to check for lumps,bumps,grass seeds,pricles & any other changes & a dog that stands still is a pleasure to brush .

If you truly want to get shown some tips there is a dogshow in Geraldton on the 15 & 16 may & if you bring your gear down i am sure someone there would be happy to give you some tips,i am going .

[fetchindawgs]

I think I might come as I am working the Sunday after but get this one off. I don't think I will bring Lincoln so that I can watch up closely how it all works.

Fetchindawgs since most retreving training is done on your own I am looking fr a good book, I have been recommended Water Dog, Training Retrievers for Marshes and Meadows and British Training for American Retrievers what do you recommend?

For the people who showed interest in going to a retrieving trial, there is a Novice & Restricted trial this Sunday (18th).

It is in Upper Swan and directions are: Travel north on Great Northern highway & cross the Upper Swan bridge and then over the railway line. Turn right into Glen Road and then right again into Hallett Gardens. Continue along this road to the end where you will see a carpark where all the cars will be. Novice will begin about 7.45 to 8 am and restricted will be after 11 am. There is no catering, so BYO everything. Your dog is welcome if kept on a lead and you can keep it quiet.

Hannah, that is a good book. Another is "Hey Pup, Fetch It Up" by Bill Tarrant. These books are written by Americans for American trials, so a few things are different to how Aussies do it. Keep this in mind when reading them.

You could also go online and look at "Dobbs Dogs" where there are training hints. I have a DVD from a trainer in the USA which you are welcome to borrow. I'll try to remember to bring it on Sunday for you. It might help you with some of the basics with Lincoln. I'll look up what else is available for training hints and let you know.

[fetchindawgs]

Can't say I have heard of British training for American retrievers, but check it out and see what may apply to your own training methods with your dog.

[RallyValley]

I think I might come as I am working the Sunday after but get this one off. I don't think I will bring Lincoln so that I can watch up closely how it all works.

Fetchindawgs since most retreving training is done on your own I am looking fr a good book, I have been recommended Water Dog, Training Retrievers for Marshes and Meadows and British Training for American Retrievers what do you recommend?

For the people who showed interest in going to a retrieving trial, there is a Novice & Restricted trial this Sunday (18th).

It is in Upper Swan and directions are: Travel north on Great Northern highway & cross the Upper Swan bridge and then over the railway line. Turn right into Glen Road and then right again into Hallett Gardens. Continue along this road to the end where you will see a carpark where all the cars will be. Novice will begin about 7.45 to 8 am and restricted will be after 11 am. There is no catering, so BYO everything. Your dog is welcome if kept on a lead and you can keep it quiet.

Hannah, that is a good book. Another is "Hey Pup, Fetch It Up" by Bill Tarrant. These books are written by Americans for American trials, so a few things are different to how Aussies do it. Keep this in mind when reading them.

You could also go online and look at "Dobbs Dogs" where there are training hints. I have a DVD from a trainer in the USA which you are welcome to borrow. I'll try to remember to bring it on Sunday for you. It might help you with some of the basics with Lincoln. I'll look up what else is available for training hints and let you know.

Ok, I will be the lost looking person with no dog. The most confuing thing about it all is thier is so many different methods. I am not keen at all on teaching Force Fetch myself but the impression I have gotten is that it is not used in Australia. My breeders dogs are sent away to a pro to learn force fetch when they are mentally ready when they were back in the states, but that is fairly common there I am told.

English training for American Retrievers is the book of the Wildrose method, which I have heard mixed reviews on

Edited April 15, 2010 by valleyCBR

[Mas1981]

Mason's mum - sorry to tell you but if he shouldn't have chicken been or lamb than liver treats would definitely be off the menu.

Try sweet potato (raw) for training treats.

Yeah I was also confused at to why she said he can have liver treats?? He wont eat sweet potato raw, I have tried him before so I am not really sure what I should use in class, at home he will work for his kibble but in class its another matter.

[RallyValley]

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MM my dogs will eat raw fish when we are preparing it and I was training Toby with raw chicken for a while.

[mirawee]

I can't believe State Agility starts tomorrow night

Hopefully the weather guys have it right and it will stop raining tomorrow after just a few showers in the morning

[Wazzat Xolo]

I actually wouldn't recommend Studio Noah. Yes they take absolutely brilliant shots. But the cost of the photos is a rip off and they will not allow you to buy copyright so they cannot be used on websites How do I know? Coz my Mum got some done, bought over $1000 worth of photos (which was for a book of 10 photos and two enlargements- one of which was free with the $300 session fee) and they stuffed up the book that the photos came in and would not fix it and when asked if we could buy copyright they said no straight away

Although I do recommend Studio Noah because their shots are fantastic but very expensive and we got them half price, when I was setting up my website I asked them if I could use two of the photo's that I had purchased on my site, despite 3 emails and 3 phone calls noone got back to me, I was quite happy for them to say no but I was hoping to get some sort of a response, plus I was going to purchase a gift voucher from them for a grand opening prize draw so they missed out!

That's very disappointing about the book especially when it cost that much, they should have fixed it for goodwill if nothing else!

Thanks for the reply, I know Jan and Brenda at Studio Noah and yes they do take great photos, I am after a photographer that will allow the use of these photos in publications etc, I have emailed some "well known" show photographers here in the West but obviously they have too much work to reply to emails. I shall keep trying, cant be that hard! lol

maybe it could be as I always get Nacas backside more than his head!

[RallyValley]

I think I might go down tonight so I will see you guys there! Will this be Kyzers second or third trial Amypie?

:D I can't believe State Agility starts tomorrow night

Hopefully the weather guys have it right and it will stop raining tomorrow after just a few showers in the morning

[pie]

This is Kyzer's second trial. Eep.

[Wazzat Xolo]

For anyone thats interested!

Animal Protection Society Talbot Rd Southern River

Time: 10.00am till 3.00pm

There will be plenty to see and do...will have a mothers day stand, craft stand, toys, plants, bric a brac, books.... will also have memberships and a dog wash.

Tea and coffee will also be available and hopefully a donation of cakes will be made so we can in turn offer a cuppa and cake.

We will also have a yummy sausage sizzle

APS would be most thankful for donations of craft items, toys, plants, bric a brac, perhaps jams too along with cakes.

We would appreciate donations of good quality items for resale but please...no broken or chipped items, no computers or parts, no printers and please - no electrical items as we cannot afford to get these items tested before resale.

If you can deliver your donations to APS it would be much appreciated but if you require them collected please telephone APS on 9398 6616 between 10am and 3pm any day.

Come join on the day (2nd May), find a bargain, see the dogs and cats, and have a fun day and help support APS.

and....if someone would like to have their own stall on the day please contact APS and advise. You would need to provide your own table but would be most welcome.

[Golden Rules]

Is that Sunday 2nd May? (Mother's Day?or is that the second Sunday in May? I always get confused)

Is the APS well sign-posted? I could have quite a bit of decent bric-a-brac to donate.

[Mas1981]

Is that Sunday 2nd May? (Mother's Day?or is that the second Sunday in May? I always get confused)

Is the APS well sign-posted? I could have quite a bit of decent bric-a-brac to donate.

It has a sign outside and you will hear the dogs a mile away I know exactly where it is.

[Golden Rules]

Is that Sunday 2nd May? (Mother's Day?or is that the second Sunday in May? I always get confused)

Is the APS well sign-posted? I could have quite a bit of decent bric-a-brac to donate.

It has a sign outside and you will hear the dogs a mile away I know exactly where it is.

Really? Well maybe you should rock on up to my place and we can take a load down? :D

[Mas1981]

Is that Sunday 2nd May? (Mother's Day?or is that the second Sunday in May? I always get confused)

Is the APS well sign-posted? I could have quite a bit of decent bric-a-brac to donate.

It has a sign outside and you will hear the dogs a mile away I know exactly where it is.

Really? Well maybe you should rock on up to my place and we can take a load down?

Will let u know, I think the National Agility is on and I may be helping out in my clubs ring that day Just need to check what day they need me.

[Wazzat Xolo]

Is that Sunday 2nd May? (Mother's Day?or is that the second Sunday in May? I always get confused)

Is the APS well sign-posted? I could have quite a bit of decent bric-a-brac to donate.

It has a sign outside and you will hear the dogs a mile away I know exactly where it is.

MM I think Mothers day is the 8th?9th? the following week, the RSPCA MPW is the 16th as well

[Wazzat Xolo]

Is that Sunday 2nd May? (Mother's Day?or is that the second Sunday in May? I always get confused)

Is the APS well sign-posted? I could have quite a bit of decent bric-a-brac to donate.

It has a sign outside and you will hear the dogs a mile away I know exactly where it is.

MM I think Mothers day is the 8th?9th? the following week, the RSPCA MPW is the 16th as well

I have spoken to the ladies at the APS and they are lovely, they ahve asked me to take the Xolos up for this event.

[Esky the husky]

Mothers day is the 2nd Sunday in May

[RallyValley]

Any results from states yet?

[Ptolomy]

Any results from states yet?

Eager Beaver - It would be too early yet The finals would be run after lunch and then they would have to wait for presentations.

I know Caffy's red boy Alex made one of the masters finals and Bedazzled got a clear round in open but wasn't in the top 7.