Basket Of Puppies

[LoremIpsum]

My friend is a producer for the Channel Ten program Can of Worms. If you haven't seen it, Chrissie Swan is the host, and she asks thorny questions (or opens a 'can of worms') of a panel of three celebrities/comedians.

This week, there'll be a question about dogs, and the producer would like to illustrate the piece by bringing on a "basket of puppies" (her words). They won't hang about on stage – just come on for an appearance so everyone can see how cute they are. No dogs will be harmed during the making of this television program.

My friend (the producer) is a dog person, so she wants to use puppies from a breeder or a rescue group and not a pet shop.

There is a fee, but I don't know how much it is. I do know they'd look after you very well – you can have a glass of wine, meet the team and watch some telly getting made.

If anyone can help, or knows anyone who can help, please PM me.

Edited May 6, 2013 by LoremIpsum

[Kirislin]

Hmmmmm I would imagine it's easier said than done. Too young and a breeder probably wouldn't want to stress the bitch and risk puppies, and once they're mobile keeping them in a basket might be hard. :laugh: Good luck though.

[raz]

I wouldnt touch that show with a barge pole.

[LoremIpsum]

Hmmmmm I would imagine it's easier said than done. Too young and a breeder probably wouldn't want to stress the bitch and risk puppies, and once they're mobile keeping them in a basket might be hard. :laugh: Good luck though.

I know but I thought it was worth a shot.

[Kirislin]

Hmmmmm I would imagine it's easier said than done. Too young and a breeder probably wouldn't want to stress the bitch and risk puppies, and once they're mobile keeping them in a basket might be hard. :laugh: Good luck though.

I know but I thought it was worth a shot.

yep, I suppose if you were going to ask anywhere, this is the place.

[BlackJaq]

What is the story about?

[LoremIpsum]

I will find out.

[Loving my Oldies]

If I was a friend of the producer I would be hitting her around the ears with a very large stick preferably studded with nails.

Because it followed on from The Biggest Loser, I decided to watch it one night and hey, guess what, they were asking questions about what to do with animals when you don't want them any more or die. Gosh, what a funny topic, everyone was laughing hysterically before the first question was asked.

The story from the UK of the Guide Dog who was killed because the owner requested that in her will came up. [see thread in the "in the news" forum.]

Well, I didn't know until I watched this program, but that a really really funny story. Ha ha ha Guide Dog killed because owner asked for it in her will. Ho ho ho, ha ha ha. Well it must have been because the ghastly presenter was laughing her head off and the audience was rocking.

Disgusting.

[LoremIpsum]

Yep, that is disgusting. I know the story but I didn't see the show.

Just to be clear, I don't work on this show and have nothing to do with the creative. (I also don't have FTA TV, so I rarely see the show.) The thing is, the easiest thing for the production crew would be to go to a pet shop and ask to borrow a litter in return for a plug for the shop. I know it's a long shot, and I kinda guessed this would be a contentious issue, but I thought it worth taking the risk and putting the offer out there to avoid that happening.

ETA: Just found out what the question is. My friend says: "Do dogs reduce stress and soothe anxiety? We will of course do the usual caveats about dogs being work and not just for Christmas."

Edited May 6, 2013 by LoremIpsum

[mita]

ETA: Just found out what the question is. My friend says: "Do dogs reduce stress and soothe anxiety? We will of course do the usual caveats about dogs being work and not just for Christmas."

What about side-stepping the contentious stuff about suitability of puppies? As the question is about reducing stress & soothing anxiety.... how about getting some adult dogs who do just that.

The Dogs Victoria has a Pet Therapy team. Last time I looked they had quite a mix of breeds. Or some folk from Delta pet therapy dogs.... who use their own pet dogs.

These dogs would also be unfazed by being in a busy situation with strangers around.

It could be mentioned what's the best way to get a puppy/dog that is well socialised & friendly with people.

Edited May 6, 2013 by mita

[LoremIpsum]

ETA: Just found out what the question is. My friend says: "Do dogs reduce stress and soothe anxiety? We will of course do the usual caveats about dogs being work and not just for Christmas."

What about side-stepping the contentious stuff about suitability of puppies? As the question is about reducing stress & soothing anxiety.... how about getting some adult dogs who do just that.

The Dogs Victoria has a Pet Therapy team. Last time I looked they had quite a mix of breeds. Or some folk from Delta pet therapy dogs.... who use their own pet dogs.

These dogs would also be unfazed by being in a busy situation with strangers around.

It could be mentioned what's the best way to get a puppy/dog that is well socialised & friendly with people.

Great idea Mita. I'll pass it on.

[Loving my Oldies]

Having seen but a snippet of one show, there is no way in the world that I would be letting that woman, her audience or her guests within a 100 yards of any puppies (or dogs) I had responsibility for.

Perhaps you can ask your producer friend to call me - LOL.

Funnily enough, I haven't been able to get it out of my mind and was considering writing to the producers, but I figured I would be ignored or fobbed off as some dour old spoil sport.

I can still see clear as day, the audience literally rocking back and forth in their chairs laughing their heads off.

What chance do we have for a more caring and decent society when these are the sorts of programs that are being pushed.

Edited May 6, 2013 by Danny's Darling

[Rosetta]

If I was a friend of the producer I would be hitting her around the ears with a very large stick preferably studded with nails.

Because it followed on from The Biggest Loser, I decided to watch it one night and hey, guess what, they were asking questions about what to do with animals when you don't want them any more or die. Gosh, what a funny topic, everyone was laughing hysterically before the first question was asked.

The story from the UK of the Guide Dog who was killed because the owner requested that in her will came up. [see thread in the "in the news" forum.]

Well, I didn't know until I watched this program, but that a really really funny story. Ha ha ha Guide Dog killed because owner asked for it in her will. Ho ho ho, ha ha ha. Well it must have been because the ghastly presenter was laughing her head off and the audience was rocking.

Disgusting.

Ah yes - and she is such a sensitive soul isn't she. We were supposed to feel sorry for her and her crocodile tears when she got filmed smoking while pregnant. It does not surprise me at all they found a story about a guide dog killed as being funny - those people are beyond strange IMO just beneath contempt. With that sort of record why would anyone offer them the use of their dogs on that show?

Edited May 6, 2013 by Rosetta

[*kirty*]

Tell her to contact guide dogs or vision australia. They almost always have puppies and I'm sure they would be happy for a donation in return for showing off their puppies.

[~Anne~]

Post the suggestion in the rescue threads Bovva. There maybe a rescue who has a litter of puppies and perhaps would welcome a chance at a spot of promotion?

[mita]

I've not seen Can of Worms... we tend to watch the ABC & SBS. So I don't know the tone.

But anyone being invited with their dogs would need to know if the intention is to just mine the dogs presence for laughs. Rather than being mainly informative.

Edited May 6, 2013 by mita

[LoremIpsum]

Tell her to contact guide dogs or vision australia. They almost always have puppies and I'm sure they would be happy for a donation in return for showing off their puppies.

Post the suggestion in the rescue threads Bovva. There maybe a rescue who has a litter of puppies and perhaps would welcome a chance at a spot of promotion?

Thanks. Both great ideas. I have fed back the ideas and the criticisms. There's nothing more I can do now – I don't know what they've decided but the search is off.

I've not seen Can of Worms... we tend to watch the ABC & SBS. So I don't know the tone.

But anyone being invited with their dogs would need to know if the intention is to just mine the dogs presence for laughs. Rather than mainly being informative.

Yes, and sorry if I gave another impression. The point for me was to give a rescue group or breeder a bit of extra cash and a plug, but it would only be a cameo appearance, not the point of the show.

[Loving my Oldies]

Tell her to contact guide dogs or vision australia. They almost always have puppies and I'm sure they would be happy for a donation in return for showing off their puppies.

Did you read my post? The presenter was cracking up at the thought of a woman having her guide dog killed and joining her in her coffin. She was leading the audience and team in thinking it was hilarious.

[mita]

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I've not seen Can of Worms... we tend to watch the ABC & SBS. So I don't know the tone.

But anyone being invited with their dogs would need to know if the intention is to just mine the dogs presence for laughs. Rather than mainly being informative.

Yes, and sorry if I gave another impression. The point for me was to give a rescue group or breeder a bit of extra cash and a plug, but it would only be a cameo appearance, not the point of the show.

No worries. It was me who just assumed it was a panel-type show. The later posts from people who'd actually seen it seemed to say the point is more towards comedy.

Edited May 6, 2013 by mita

[kayla1]

If I was a friend of the producer I would be hitting her around the ears with a very large stick preferably studded with nails.

Because it followed on from The Biggest Loser, I decided to watch it one night and hey, guess what, they were asking questions about what to do with animals when you don't want them any more or die. Gosh, what a funny topic, everyone was laughing hysterically before the first question was asked.

The story from the UK of the Guide Dog who was killed because the owner requested that in her will came up. [see thread in the "in the news" forum.]

Well, I didn't know until I watched this program, but that a really really funny story. Ha ha ha Guide Dog killed because owner asked for it in her will. Ho ho ho, ha ha ha. Well it must have been because the ghastly presenter was laughing her head off and the audience was rocking.

Disgusting.

OT but along the same lines, I heard her on the radio a while ago trying to make a joke of how she got rid of her cat because it was such a bad apple.