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Aww Arohamai, very sorry to hear of your loss. They become not just a pet but they become part of the family. They love you unconditionally and I'm sure your baby is still with you in spirit.

Dreading the day my girl has to go. Know how you feel..

remember the 15yrs of good times

Just found this message page so a little late in sending my heartfelt sympathy on your losing your good pal after 15 years. God bless you for the love you shared together.

So sorry for your loss. They leave a big space in our lives when they go, but I'm sure she had a fabulous life with you.

Aww Arohamai, very sorry to hear you had to make that hard decision to put your baby to sleep. I was saying to another that they become not just a pet but they become part of the family. They love you unconditionally and I'm sure your baby is still with you in spirit also.<br> <br> Nga mihi

Aww Arohamai, very sorry to hear you had to make that hard decision to put your baby to sleep. I was saying to another that they become not just a pet but they become part of the family. They love you unconditionally and I'm sure your baby is still with you in spirit also.<br> <br> Nga mihi

Sorry to hear about Swepes. Have fun in doggie heaven. <3

I too have a Chevy girl. Great name ????

Hire a nanny for your animal friends.

If you have time in the morning you could take your dogs for a walk. And also you could leave the news channel on so they think people are inside.<br> Do they bark when your at home?

I know the local council here in rotorua sell citronella collars far more human then a shock collar and when the dog barks it let's of a spray of citronella. <br> Spey of that have a look at mark vette on facebook he solves barking problems all the time.

I have winnings of $2.50...so if yourd like to swap..ill be keen lol..just joking all the best on selling your doggy.

My border collie does the same thing to the cat. Wonder if it has anything to do with the 'herding instinct'? She even tries to herd the car into the garage when we put it away. Not sure how to stop the blocking thing...

Sounds like a dominance issue. Your Collie is showing her dominance over the Pommie by blocking her and standing over her. Try feeding your Pommie first and making the Collie wait for her turn. (The 'higher' dog in the pack will eat first, then the lower ranking are allowed to eat). If she is blocking Pommie from coming to you, make Collie sit and wait while you pet on Pommie. Also you can in turn "block' Collie and make her back off from the Pommie - then make her sit and wait. It will also help with dominance over other dogs too.

georgeous babys ....love my dojo sent you a tex see my pic of spots and my girl

hi there i was just wondering how much your pups are?

Can I ask where in the country you are? I wouldnt mind seeing

Umm What Country Would You Be In And How Much

I just want to say this, I am a single mother on a benefit, I have a safe, loving & carefree pet friendly home. I have pondered taking on a rescue pet who I know I would offer a forever home for but not in any position to pay the quite expensive adoption fees that I note are usually charged. I say this because I feel a suitable home is more important in the long term and I know that one animal at least has missed out on my love and companionship til either one of us expires. Sadly, there must be many others in a similar situation. I realise the expense involved in microchipping, desexing etc but still feel that some people are missing out because of situations like me. <br> Still, I must say, keep up the good job you do currently. I know many, many animals have a second chance because of places such as yours. <br> I have a rescued dog from an ex breeder, was abused as a stud then when they were done with him, just gave him away to the first person to reply to an ad in a shop. Fortunately, I have him now and dealing with his extraordinary personality and anxiety disorders. 18 mths later he still trembles etc and will only let me and not another sole near him but we are great mates and he loves me, he tells me when we 'chat' and I have to find another place to rent that will let me take him now. Some breeders need.....um I better not say here lol

Hi This is a banned breed in NZ,How come you have one<br>

considering this breed is banded in New Zealand why would you allow this pregnancy to continue??? These pups in the wrong hands could be lethal. Be it on your head<br>

If you read my previous post I said exactly that. "these pups in the WRONG hands COULD be LETHAL" They dont ban breeds without good reason

hi yes id be keen i have a male neautured vacinated etc best companiuon ever proects my 2 yr olg baby its how you bring them up i get pisssd when people blame the breed .did you know that most kids are attacked by corgies foxes jack russels bishon freises people should gert there facts right ...kelly 0274337170 kelly.coley69@gmail.com will send you picks of my boy hes actually as my butch photo herks

hi there what is your e-mail please :>

wow a band breed u cant blame a dog for its up bringing blame the dam owners these dogs that are band are actually highly intelligent and highly trainable as a pup they are like a computer that you have to program into knowing anything they do know they can be ferotious killing machines or the best dog anyone could have ever owned blame the owner not the breed.

when u see a car aproach get ur bub to sit focusing on choc in ur hand soon the choc will be more worth the attention than cars<br> good luck

Start teaching the command 'leave it' at home. Get someone at home to sit on the ground with a piece of food in held tight in their hand, then let your little dog go up and sniff it. As he is trying to get the food say LEAVE IT (you may have repeat saying it) but the moment your dog looks away or turns his nose away from the food say 'good leave' and give him a treat of your own. He will soon get the hang of it and then you can put it into practice with other things like the cars. <br> <br> I take treats with me everywhere, and when I'm walking my dogs I get them to sit before crossing roads which again might be useful to keep your dogs attention on you rather than the traffic. Also when your dog knows you carry treats on you they should be more willing to focus on you and do as they are told. <br> <br> As a last resort a 'pet corrector' from the pet shop works wonders - its a small can of compressed air that lets out a load whoosh of air when pressed and it is useful for interupting a bad behaviour - but I would persevere with the leave it command first.

HI, mine used to but a good distraction just as he starts either with food and getting the dog to sniff it till the car/ kids leave or go past and keep doing it til the dogs realise they're not a threat and that it's ok. or not food then a tiny outer leg to touch dogs bum to distract em and the car would 'ave past. but kids ya need dogs fav. toy or treat and let him sniff til whatever has past and then praise and give toy/treat.

hey there, <br> Sometimes when a dog mounts another it is not an attempt at mating but rather a show of dominance over that dog. That is why sometimes you may see males mounting males etc. It may be that your pup is asserting dominance over the mastiff but has no desire to mate just yet (perhaps female is not in heat/receptive?).

you give him a teart right why noy try give him love and is he a type where beg for food when you have dinnier put him in to your room or some place he will know beg not good. and when he just be naughty tell him off and put in a room. and don,t give him love into a half hour:) i hope this help

That how I train my dog to be good and get love when she good and not love when she bad. I hope your are happeir with your dog

He was always naughty we rolled up paper into a smack stick when he played up it was a tap on the nose and chained to the leash for an hour with no treat or loving but when he listened we told him good boy and gave lots of love and cuddles after a couple of weeks of this constant treatment he soon realized kisses and cuddles was better then being chained to the fence he is now 1yr old and is a gem every now and then of course just like a child he will test us and back to the chain and lonely fence he goes.

hi there have you got any pictures of the kittys so i could see hem and what area are you please? we got 2 kittens for the kids but one has got lost in the bush about a moth ago so i was thinking of getting another for company to the othe one you can email me : piha1@xtra.co.nz thanks sue.

<br> I got her when she was about 7months from people in town,she was scared of cows but i got her to stage of pushing them up in cowshed and helping me get herd out of their paddock, has an awesome bark on her,didnt get much further as i fell pregnant not long afterwards and had to move,am in Hamilton now and am not wanting any money just a loving working home :)

hi there, what has she been doing up till now? is she broken in and if not what stage is she at? Where are you located and what kind of money are you wanting for her?

my dad is interested in the dog.<br> we live in waihi on a farm with 2 other dogs and a few other animals.<br>

Common problem unfortunately about dominance, best to do as you do ,try to suss out the trouble before it starts.<br> Otherwise expert training may help,My wee fattie is so unpredictable shes been around pig dogs has respect for but others she will chase.I like to let her off, rural,but that worry is there they can do a lot of damage to each other. cheers Paul

Ange013 you are so right it is all about dominance. The funny thing is that often wee dogs can stir bigger dogs up without you being aware , as small dogs can have the wee dog syndrome. I know because we have a adult Rottie and he is very gentle but wee dogs can come up to him and let out a soft growl or even just their stance can be enough. So don't be too quick to think your girl has a problem. She might just be protecting herself and you. :-)

I have the same issue. My little chihuahua and alpha male bulldog hate each other with a vengence! The chihuahua starts growling if the bulldog gets within 2 metres of him, its fustrating at the best of times!

My dog is a large breed (bullmastiff) and she absolutely hates little dogs, theres nothing i can do as have tried to socialise her with them and she just wont. Yet she lets a maltese living up the road come onto our property, but if they are outside of the property together she wants to eat it. Wheres the dog whisperer when you need him! Good luck i hope you find a way :)

my nana and granddad are trainers for greyhounds and they hate any sort of little animal including dogs here are some of their racing names if you are in to greyhound racing Bolstad, Jaydens Courage and Egabille Angel and we also take another trainers dogs to their names are Rotovegas Girl, Thrilling lee and Cawbourne Greg. and if you would like to become a owner or trainer for greyhound racing go to www.nzgra.org.nz

just wondering has your girl had a litter?? Our bullmastiff was rescued from a pit fight when she was only a puppy and unfortunately got ripped up and was never able to have pups. She now won't tolerate any type of small dog (puppy or full grown lap type dogs). Could this be an issue for her too.

how wonderful, i hope they all thrive and you keep us updated with pics of your lovely puppies!

Wow Look at them all. Well Done to the Mum!!! & to the proud owners.

I think you are right on the nail ...!!!<br> I put 20 Boats on your cat. there was no way I was going to loss on that one... But I lost what I had won last week.

If we all stop betting on 'Butch Pix' they might put back some of the good things they had before. Change the things that Butch members don't like and/or make it better. Like letting the 'members' vote once a week/month for the winner of 'Butch Pix', not them. I haven't agreed with hardly any of their picks, one time I thought they had picked the uglyest to win!

I like betting big !! Last time i put up 4 hooks & had them doubled so wasn't so smart this time lol

Too many bets on bindi lol !!

in winning i guess back to the days were you won the $100 - $400 or even $500 jackpots !!!!

we tried nylabones at first but they only lasted at the most about 15 minutes before she lost interest in them. Then we bought a Kong toy (www.kong company.com) and that did the trick. However, she also likes soft toys which we buy for her from the Salvation Army for .25c. We always wash the toy first though, and take the stuffing out when it is ripped open. Hope this was of some help:)

Cheap raw beef bones, my dog loved them and would chew for hours. Although I didn't allow them in the house he would grab his bone and take off outside. If I left him at home alone he would run through the house chewing everything in site, so he came everywhere with me. They hate being alone.

Hi had 3 staffies over 30yrs. And even with my 2 present day "SPCA Specials" I found the knuckle bones from the butcher, cut in half once they had chewed up the marrow etc I kept the dried bone left in their toy box, often put peanut butter or vegemite in the end for them to chew on. They all loved these bones.

Hi, meant to say Cannon Bone and NOT knuckle bone. Try the Cannon bone with vegemite or peanut butter in the end... They all love them

When I had a staffy the best toy that lasted some time was a cricket ball, the old type ones not the new ones they are too soft

Sorry I dont believe there is anything out there that has been designed as indestructable for dogs to chew..their jaws are way too powerful.What we would give our dogs was either a cannon bone or half a pighead each.The cannon bones dont have a lot of meat on them.. and they last forever.When we had 2 Rhodesian Ridgebacks they would eat most of the pighead but they couldnt chew the jawbone.Both items only cost a couple of dollars so give one a try.

We have a lab that destroyed a dog toy my parents bought him for Christmas....it took 10 minutes! My folks were gobsmacked! LOL We bought a hard rubber bone from Countdown for about 8 bucks and that lasted a few weeks which we thought was pretty good, we take them off him when bits start to fly! By far the best is the cannon bone but if you value your carpet or the...um smell of your home DO NOT let your beloved pooch inside with one *giggle*

Hi, there. I am also new to these sites, I came across your question, and thought maybe i could help..I have a Beautiful 3 1/2 yr old Staffy, who was very uninterested at times & whom also loves to destroy Toys...Messier than a child sometimes,if you know what i mean? Anyway We found that if we played with him with his toys for about 30mins a Day he started choosing gradually his favorite ones and looking after them pretty well, the best one that has lasted the longest would be his Red Kong- a Tuff chew Toy with 6 bumps on it that bounces in different directions,after being thrown. The Kong Toys do cost a little extra than an average dog toy(i believe we paid around $35=),which are found in most pet stores, but it has its benefits when your Staffy cant pull the Rubber mass apart.That toy has lasted him coming on 2yrs & He loves it. The other toys which he seems to look after well are his Mint Fresh Breath Rubber Bone, and funny enough the little stuffed toys we gave him from Mc D's, ie... a piglet, an Eeyore, a Daffy Duck with an extended beak now,LOL, ummm a chicken Joe & a crazy looking Neopet & one of the Penguins from the Madagascar movie unfortunately you will find their favorites around the house, but just keep chucking them back by their Bed area, and then they will soon realize, Hmmm that's where my master prefers them..If by chance they get a big Stuffed Toy,Yes they will pull all of its stuffing out..But as soon as you get rid of the stuffing.See how much fun they have with the Shell of that Toy,,,Another Great little Toy from WOM is to every now & then, get an empty, clean 1.5 Ltr bottle, chuck in some of his/her favorite bickie's (small ones of course)to make a rattling sound. Then smear the inside top ridge, finger length with Marmite/Vegimite/Bovral which ever 1 you have and place the lid on it, then chuck it to the Dog to play outside with. This helps them to try and work for their Treats, with an added Bonus of a great Vitamin Booster included. My Boy LOVEs them!!!!! or if your dog likes apples, push a few of their bickie's into the skin of the apple. Hope this will Help.<br>

I have a pitbull and he loves to play with an old wheelbarrow tyre(They are free).Also make sure you get the white nylo bones they are stronger than the cream ones. There are a few good strongs toys out there you just need to find them.

The most loyal and honest dog you can ever have, they are are easy to train and love being a part of the family.

Hello, I'm a Rottweiler lover and owner for 18 years now and have 3 Rottweilers at present! 1 beautiful handsome Pedigree Boy who's 4 years old and 2 bitches, 1 is 7 years old (she has had two litters) and the other little munchkin will be 2 next January. None of mine are related in any way. These 3 are my 7th, 8th & 9th Rottweiler, so you see that I have been hooked all these years! Rottweilers are the most loyal breed and its really down to how you bring this breed up which is so important! Rottweilers have a natural instinct to protect! So with plenty of love and affection and obedience they will protect you until they take their last breath! They generally have a life span of 10 years. How old is your Bleau? Do you have Pedigree Papers for him? Would love to chat about our favourite subject Rottweilers!!!! Hope to hear back from you soon! Lisa

Hi My Bleau, how old are you, and do you get into trouble alot like I do? From Frayer, oh by the way I am two.<br> <br> Yes I have now owned/handled a Rottie for 2 years, a first time dog owner, and am very pleased with my Frayer. she's a little cutie, but loves to push the boundries. <br> As a new pup of 6 weeks when I brought her home, she was overtaken by 3 cats, who now own her!!!.<br> Frayer was easy to train with hugs and love, by the end of her first week with me, she new most basic commands, her name, come, sit stay. When we went to puppy preschool, she had a long list of commands that she would obey without food rewards, and then puppy preschool Frayer found that food was given and then refused to follow any commands that where given unless food was a reward. It took a while, but I did manage to get her out of the food reward.<br> <br> What

How is bleau going hope hes not to much of a hand full roco can be at times if you ever need some advice or If I can help in any way just email me

I have had several different breeds in my life time , but I say nothing compares to a Rottie. Personality is one trait that comes to mind, they are full of it. Latest trick our boy has realised he can talk and there is no stopping him, not a barker just a talker. He loves Elvis music, so he must be cool.

I think that could encourage cheating. The way they've done it at the moment where you have to use booty to vote discourages it.

You don't have to put a pic up of your pet for all to see. You are doing this volintarily for a prize. Note....you want to win something. It's not compulsary.<br> <br> Hence, booty shouldn't be given if you OPT to do it!

YES YES YES

Absolutely!

I dont think you should get booty for putting a photo on, its just a bit of fun, and I also think it will incourage cheating.

Hi There,<br> Yes i think that every time you put your pet on butch pix you should be able to get a booty reward because you are putting your pet on the internet anyon ein New Zealand could see your pet. WE DEFINITELY NEED SOME SORT OF REWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!! ???????

The sites great the way it is. People whats next? Shall we all stop uploading our pictures unless we are paid $100? A free car maybe? Come on guys, be grateful for what ya get

The harness is easy to put on and looks like a muzzle except they can still fully open their mouths to pant and drink. The lead connects under their chin so if they pull their head turns. They immediately stopped pulling and now I can walk both with the lead just draped over my shoulder, hands free. So what secrets can you share?

There are lots of different brands out there but do try and get one that allows the dog to open it's jaw fully and to breathe naturally. I got mine for Pet Essentials and they have a range of sizes to suit most dogs. If this is a problem you have I thoroughly recommend you invest in one of these.

So what tips, tricks, ideas or product recommendations can you make or offer?

and I like to have my dogs off leash. To ensure that they do not get too far ahead I use a method I learnt off Supernanny. Let the dogs run off ahead and when they get to a certain distance you want them to stop at call them back. If you keep doing this they soon learn the limit they are allowed to go ahead and will not go past it.

I HAVE 6 DOGUE DE BORDEAUXS AND WALKING THEM WAS HILARIOUS FOR PEOPLE IN OUR STREET BUT I BOUGHT THEM ALL HALTIS AND NOW I WALK THEM, I STILL GET FUNNY LOOKS, BUT IN A GOOD WAY NOW. MORE LIKE OH MY GOSH HOW IS THAT LITTLE LADY WALKING ALL THOSE MASSIVE DOGS!!!!

I hope your cat returns save and sound !! Where did it go missing ??

my cat went missing and after 2 years we went in the car one day and we found him on a car so i hope you see your cat im shore your cat is very touth thoe All the best in finding your butiful cat!!!!

I too lost my cat mid january and she was on butch idol. I love her and miss her sooo badly. It would be great if butch done a lost and found

When a cat goes missing one goes out of their mind looking for missing cat.<br> that is what I did when Moggie Man was lost just after I moves to Invercargill from Auckland, but I was blessed as he came back 4 days later with a slice of skin hanging from his head. The ver thought it looked like he had head butted himself out of a glass house, probably in frustration of not being able to get out of a closed door.<br> I wish you well in fining your little friend.<br> All our thoughts, Mog Tessa Spryo and Frayer<br> <br>

All good pet owners miss their animals when they go astray.Thought I'd share a story with you all about my cat Scratch'.He had gone missing for 2 years.One day I looked out of my kitchen window and lo and behold there was Scratch sitting upon the window sill.I was so rapt to see him.He let me pick him up and give him lots of cuddles..after that he was gone again and I haven't seen him since.For me I felt better for seeing him that one last time.I wish the same for everyone who has a pet go missing..

in kaikoura, he's gotta be somewhere! I just hope he comes home real soon. He's a real dude, and I really want him to walk back in that door....now would be good

all the best, and "toff" i hope your pet comes home to, there's nothing worse than not knowing 'weather they ok or not. I hope all our pets come home safe and sound

I wish you all the luck in the world. I'm still looking for mine she hasn't come back home yet.

I saw the picture of you cat on idol and hope that he will come back. We have had cats go missing to,some have come home, others we have placed under a fruit tree. The only thing I think is positive is that if they decide to walk, is that we have had them fixed. We do give them lots of love and attention, particulary the one walking on my computer keyboard right now.

if you mean "Cat Nip",you can buy it from your plant shop, most cats love it, you can buy a toys with Cat Nip in them too...<br> http://www.cat-world.com.au/Catnip.htm<br> http://science.howstuffworks.com/herbs-spices/question303.htm<br>

<img src="http://www.catniptoys.com/image/budz2004harvest.jpg">

My old boy loves catnip and eats the leaves and any other part of the plant he can get hold of. The younger male gets smoochy aroung it and the female couldn't care less. There is a gene that cats have or don't have which determines whether or not they like catnip and catmint.

I HAVE CATNIP IN MY GARDEN BUT NONE OF MY THREE CATS ARE INTERESTED IN IT.

One is Catnip as in the picture below ad the there is also cat mint which is smaller and has a light purple flower. Oh and they also go crazy on the kiwifruit vine they chew it and get on a high.

We live in tauranga.... if you want one lol. Very caring homes only!

Well im waiting for our birman to have her babies she is due in 2 weeks time give or take a couple of days - she is very large we had an ultra sound done on her at 28 days & the vet said there is 3 - 5 im so excited just can't wait !! I bet yours a very cute im pleased the mum didn't have any problems just hope it all goes smooth with our girl fingers x

nzcf regestered if anyone is interested hoping for chocolate point & seal points maybe blue point too but really would love to get a lilac.

Lovely to here they are all ok. I was thinking of kittens yesterday, maybe we should think about getting one of our own.

don't you know that every year thousands of kittens getted dumped at the spca's around the country.unless your cat is a purebred(which doesn't sound like it)then i wouldn't be proud to be breeding.get a kitten from the spca, save a life, not create one.

i once had a cat with the same problem so i went 2 da vet 2 ask 4 help. he gave me a brochure which had like some steps to help stop the hair loss...<br> if i remember fine there was only 1 step...<br> 1. make sure the collar is not 2 tight- 2 fingers should b able 2 fit in da space & make sure da skin is not red or flaky.<br> it is a very common prob. and hair will grow back in 6 mnths. lol<br>

just get your cat microchipped - will basically last for life and is she ends up at the vets they will id them

i don't have a rottie but my frend doz. He eats tons and tons and tons, and pretty much anything.

Hi RottieGurl<br> My name is Frayer, I am two years old, but my mun has a picture of Moggie Man at the moment suckie suckie, never mind I love life and yes food, especially frozen spinich and peas please.<br> I live in Invercargill, not far from my mun and dad, my mun was born in Christchurch and my dad and his mun were born in Invers.<br> My favourite walk is at Queens Park, where my handler thows the dead leaves in the air for me to catch.

Hi Vanessa do you own Rocko? Is=f so its Bleau's mum here.

i once looked after a baby bird and i found this site awesome for when i needed help. underneath is the address<br> www.wild-bird-watching.com/Baby_Birds.html<br> best of wishes LOL :)

THIS SITE HAS GOT LOTS OF INFORMATION 2 ;)<br> <br> www.csub.edu/FACT/baby_bird_care.htm

im in tauranga, north island. im feeding it butch cat/dog roll atm lol. seems to like it. just not sure as to how many times i should wake up to feed it and how much

thanks, should come in handy. i had him for a few days and found out about a place that looks after wild birds til they can be released. although, its brother or sister has fallen to between the floor boards as well this morning.... gotta wait till it goes somewhere i can get it out lol. <br>

Are you up north or in the south island - i know a lady here in chch that does wild bird rescue she is fantastic i do know the animal & bird hospital pass her on the injured birds she takes ducklings penguins to ) I know dog roll is ok to feed them L O L )

Nice to meet you (if you can call it that). What's your puppies name?

Name is rocco and man can that boy eat

If it was one of my cats it would definitely be the string - they are too self-centred to think of anyone else. The dogs would have done it to be helpful though. Does anyone else have cats that only think of themselves. They always wait until I sit down to eat dinner to want to go outside and then when they are outside they want to come back in again.

its quite interesting thaur cat can do that. maybe you could buy a pair of $2.00 shop glasses for him to play with as a toy.

I don't want him to make a habit of it because he might damage the glasses, but I was surprised by it at the time. Who knows if he was really bringing them to me because he thought I needed them or they just like picking up things with string on them. I think string, if thick enough, resembles mouse tails and so appeals to them.

to be like that they are just being cats.

wow!!!! something similar happened ;ast year if you remember when a little dog tried to save some children from a pit bull but got killed. animare really intellegent animals.

will spoil this competition for the rest of us. There are obviously people playing on this site that might not even have a pet. Just stealing other peoples Photos and maybe playing stolen codes. I think Butch should bring back having to send in your codes to claim prizes

Julys winner is in augusts comp with a diff name.......

if you have proof "dangs" I would get it off to Butch quick smart as this months competition ends tonight

put the same pet with a different photo ?

Perhaps you could spray/dab/touch a dog repellant/pepper/mustard paste/soap... something YUK (harmless)on the knobs AND make sure he's got lots of his own play things to keep him occupied...he could miss you when you're out and go looking for a distraction to help him with his lonliness ...give him an old teddybear too...one of those white soft bears from Opp shops/Salvation Army shops etc...just a few dollars. All the best.MaryP

Yep you can, if you put your pet in last month (july) you can put the same pet in again in sep idol.

Hey have you tried squirting with water? when he goes to chew say NO and if still goes to chew squirt with water and again say NO! maybe it just owrks on cats but hey worth a go. good luck

so if it's outside then I guess that's where she can go.....thanks for that jultz, how many cats do you have?

What a lovely story, hope cookie is well and loves you too.

and we just get on really well. She is so cruisy, only cries when she is "absolutely starving" . Really got to me ....in fact, I wouldnt be without her now..

no problem this dog loves water and hoses so that won't work wish it would so have to look and wait to see what else comes along many thanks for that but wont work with this dog

throwing a bucket of water at the dog or have a hose near by to squirt each time you see it there, if that fails, make sure there are no holes in the cage or you might end up with no rabbit

uses a noise to stop dogs going to fridges and such like or a sharp burst of air....not sure if this helps, probably would freak out the rabbits!!

Both of my dogs (both females) dug up the lawn and so i would have huge holes everywhere. A vet told me that young females dig because they get nutrients out of the soil. I left them to it and let them dig as much as they wanted without paying it any attention and soon they stopped. They grow out of it. Then i fixed the holes in the lawn and garden.

I also have a young pup that has been digging.....I am telling him NO ...so hope he will grow out of it fast<br> <br> <br> <br> Sharyn

some dogs like the jack russel were bred for rabbit hunting and digging is a natual extension of that but some dogs just enjoy the feeling of digging or the game of re-digging it right after you fill it in (my dog did this haha) try leaving a bit of her poop in the holes, the smell should deter her from making the holes bigger and might deter her enough to stop altogether. (worked for my boy) good luck!

so that it will burst when she gets stuck in to the hole again. I have seen that work...hang a ball from the washing line so it will keep moving ..... put something nasty under the weedmatting....just get creative...

When toilet training my puppy i used disinfectant and a lot of hot water and blotting with a towel - or using the mop which is really good for sucking up liquid out of the carpet. The disinfectant stops the smell and prevents them reusing the same area as they can't smell where they did it.

told me that if you hold a jug of warm water with normal dish liquid, just a normal amout like doin dishes, above waist height and pore it on it lifts it up, then blot with a towel

Use white vinegar on the spot. It,s great for taking the smell of urine out of the carpet.

we had a dog who used to get car sick, we didnt realise he did tho, until he threw up all over the kids in the back seat. was funny as hell lol. but after a few more rides in the car with plenty of air, he stoped throwing up

She cant go 10-15 mins without throwing up, which was really bad when I was taking her to puppy training (a few years ago). I was told to give her sea sickness tablets (sealegs) that you can get from the chemist, and use the child dosage. It worked. I cant remember how many hours before the car drive i was supposed to give it to her, but I'd just follow the instructions on the packet. More dog vomit in the car!

NO more dog vomit in the car!

ginger helps to settle the tummy. Otherwise hold back from feeding slow journeys and time does help.

we had same with our shepard we took him on short trips each day at end of week take a bit longer over a few weeks of taking each day for about 10/15 min it will stop also try not feeding him/her if you taking in morning dont feed before and same at night our dog is good now and can't stop him he loves car rides but he was really bad and worked what we did hope this helps

I'll try it and let you know how i get on.

Sealegs work wonders,if going on a long trip I give 1 tablet the night before, otherwise give early in morning of travel. Eventually they grow out of it.

Our dog was the same but I agree with the message "Time". The vet said it was because she was nervous. I used to take paper bags with me which she obligingly vomited into. But she's great now. We did very much the same as Gypsy and Bruno except perhaps for shorter lengths of time. She expects a ride in the car now.

will look at going out of taupo

Join one of the Bulldog Clubs - the details should be on the NZKC website www.nzkc.org.nz There will be experienced breeders in the club that will be able to help you.

Maybe, if you have time to take him to puppy pre-school,<br> worked wonders for our pup. Your local vet should have info on a puppy pre-school near you.

Hey,<br> We have a 4 1/2 year old male british bulldog and they are such wonderful dogs, aren't they! ...<br> BUT it is typical of the breed for them to be stubborn and they realy just do their own thing.<br> With our boy, we get the best out of him by going with it- they are just babies in bulldog clothes! when he "screams" (we call it talking) just "talk" back. <br> They respond the best when you treat them as though you are on the same level as you (to a certain extent)<br> Hope that was some help to you.

My two dogs get along great but they also hate other dogs. So I have booke dthem into 'day school' at alocal kennel for 2 weeks. They will be socialised with other dogs and hopefully become are lot more placid when we do 'walkies'.

other dogs. It became apparent that there was a problem, especially with the smallest one, when I embarked on training school. She has to wear a muzzle to stop her biting ANY dog. (Even if it's 10 times bigger than her). Any help/comments would be really appreciated - thanks!! :-)

I grew up with German Shepherds and the last one we had was Max who died about 10 years ago of cancer when he was 13. I know have two farm dog breeds as pets - they tend to live longer.

I have a German Shephard named Missy aged about 6yr, we hade my old girl Donna from the age of 7wks till she passed away at age of 13

Sounds like Andy had a wonderful life at home with you.Of course you will miss him but Andy wouldn't want you to be alone. Another life saved through the SPCA would seem like the right thing to do.[I'm sure Andy would approve.]

sad to hear of your loss , but then again 18 yrs of love

I feel for you losing Andy I know just how empty you will be feeling. All our thoughts are with you.

Andy must hav been a kool cat but feel lucky that u had 18 yrs with him nt many last that long..<br> <br> but rememba he will alwayz be in ur heart and memoriez.. \he haz gone 2 a better place whre he can rest in peace..<br> <br> R.I.P andy

Jus joined today and read your message. I

Just joined today and read your message. I hope things are getting better for you after your loss. A new companion will help ease the heart-ache you are feeling. All the best

We have 8 Bernese Mountain Dogs, 4 Horses, 7 Chooks, 12 Moo Cows, 17 Sheep and 3 gold fish in the pond<br> <br> Have a great Christmas everyone

One thing is very clear in this thread we are all animal crazy. I bet they will all have a wonderful Christmas too.

9 Basenjis, 8 Birds, 28 inside Fish, 4 gold Fish,one guard cat at work

We have, 3 cats, 2 dogs, 2 goats, 6 sheep[including 1 Arapawa ewe], 1 calf, 4 Guinea Pigs, a few fish & frogs, 2 possums, 6 Pekin ducks, 12 hens, 1 chicken, 1 rooster, 1 rabbit, 3 Golden Pheasants, 4 Rainbow, 1 Scaley, & 1 Red Collared Lorri, 2 Indian Ringnecks, Cont.

So, the list goes on. 2 Crimson Rosellas, 6 Cockatiels, 4 Eastern Rosellas, 2 Karkarikis, 1 Dove, Heaps of Zebra Finches & Java Sparrows, a few Canaries, Gold Finches, Chaffinches, Green Finches, 6 Quail, 1 Rosa Burke & 1 Mynah bird. Phew *wipes brow*, think thats about it.

I don't know about that but they keep me busy. Happy New Year.

I have 2 Alaskan Malamutes and they keep me pretty busy. Happy holidays to all.

I have 2 dogs, 11 fish and 21 turtles!!<br> Merry Christmas!

have 4 jack russell dogs, 2 beautiful birman kittens, 1 galah parrot, 2 coackatiels, + 1 rainbow lorrikeet ) Merry xmas to all !!!

Soldiermum you have alot of animals I only have a cat left now.<br> Merry Xmas and happy holidays

10 dogs, a cat, 7 fish and a sheep. and understanding neighbors!

a dog 5 cats 7 goldfish 39 birds 5 cows 5 chooks

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we have 3 cat 3 dogs, 1 rabbit

and have 2 cats,25 birds, 2 rabbits, bout 130 fish,6 dogs with 7 pups,1 bloody crazy old man and VERY UNDERSTANDING NEIGHBOURS.

I have 1 cat, 3 birds, 20 fish and 1 axolotyl.

4 dogs, 4 cats, 3hens, 6 sheep, 2 lambs<br> merry xmas :)

2 dogs 3 cats 6 gold fish 2 birds 2 frogs and a horse

we have 2 dogs,1 cat 5 doves,2cockertails,2quails,6 budgies.

We have three cats and one dog.

i have 2 cats, 4 kittens, 1 rabbit, 3 bunnies, 4 turtles

1 British Bulldog<br> 1 Golden Lab<br> 4 Cats<br> 3 Pigs<br> 2 Sheep<br> 4 Cows <br> 4 Bulls<br> 4 Calves<br> 8 Horses

Is it biting while playing or is it attacking the cat? Is the cat new to the household? How old are they? Need more details. Anyway, nice to "meet" you.

My puppy bites and hits my kitten with her paw (Ollie doesn't seem to mind but I do) and she is playing not doing maliciously. If anyone has any idea other than constantly telling her not to do it I would appreciate it also. Shiloh also bites my hands because she thinks I am something also to play with. I have tried SPCA methods and nothing seems to work. Any suggestions?

Maybe you should get the vet to look Blake over, as there might be a reason he is reluctant to go far. It is best to rule out anything and safer for him. It is the best thing to do first rather than push the issue on uncertainty.

if its nothing medical, then maybe hes just unfit or doesn't like running so much, just like people are different so are animals, praise him and try a combination of running and walking or a stop and play halfway, dragging him is likely to make running punishment rather than a fun, bonding exercise.

all Basenjis

I have a Staffy x Neo Mastiff [Jet] & hubby has a 3/4 German Shepherd [Zeus].

I share my home with two pedigree Alaskan Malamutes. Jack (6) is black, white and silver. Moby (4) is golden and cream (very unusual for a Malamute). They think they are human.

me and my partner have a rhodesian ridgeback and a miniature foxy<br>

We have two mutts, Snapper a foxy, and Blake a shepherd cross we got from the SPCA. We had a border collie Baxter who died last year, and we really miss the big goofy stoopid mutt (who was really smart actually) Baxter used to come fishing with us - he LOVED the boat. We went fishing in the weekend & Blake buried the fish we caught grrrr but Snapper narked and we found 2 of them.

Roxy is a 4 year old border collie/beardie X and Shiloh is a 6 month old Pointer/Huntaway/Beardie X they are both so cute and Roxy is a big fatty.

we have a staffy,the cats pick on him a lot.

old man says :if it's not a pig dog it's not a dog

old man says: if it's not a pigdog, it's not a dog

thats alot of dogs u all hav sorry, i could not reply sooner i hav been busy.

i got a border collie jess and a jack russell aussie terrier cross scooter an we also got a boxer morgan and a cairn terrier fudge.

i have 2 german sheperds

1 pet Milo-Minature Foxy, 2 sheep dogs Boots-Beardie, Meg-Huntaway

it may just be instinct

Funny is it like watching dogs??

Guess it takes all kinds.

& said it was pate. People ate it.This was before I met him by the way. I wouldn't let him do it to our guests.

Jet is doing great. She is now allowed to play with Zeus but not allowed to run fast with sharp stops when fetching things with him. It is the sudden stops & turns which could do the damage. She is back to swimming in our stream which both dogs love & with this warmer weather, it's all good.

Sunny Lady I really liked your post about roll on toast. It was so random. Well done. I hope Jet is doing well Soldiermum. 'We' all deserve the best quality of life no matter how many legs we have. It was great we all had the opportunity to help out.

Have you ever tried Butch Roll fried and on toast?

Any chance the old chap in the garage was your husbands Dad or Grandad?

And another just for the fun of it on a wet drab day.

Loved your response. Had to put something outrageous to liven up the day. But I did meet an old man living in a garage beside the house we were taken by a Land Agent to see several years ago. He was in the proccess of spreading cat food on a bit of bread for his lunch. No kidding this time. As you say, it takes all kinds. Cheers

Absolutely beautiful face!!!!!!!<br> <br> What a Beauty I hope that you come somewhere hes a really nice dog

He's an irishwolfhound cross, not sure what!

so you have one on one time with your pup? Sorry I'm not much help but that's the way I do it with my pup. I just take her away from our other dog for a while.

with soldier mum

i agree

help sorry. Is your girl NZKC registered? What does her breeder think about you mating her? If you just want a litter any small dog will do, how about a Jack Russle then the pups would be Jackadoodles. Hehehee

Hi clancostello, I was pulling your leg with the suggestion of a Jack Russle cross. If you are in contact with your girls breeder I am sure when the time comes she "should" help you with a stud or at least point you in the right direction. If this is going to be a pedigree litter then you need to find the right stud Cheers

I would think you would contact a Poodle club or breeder & they should be able to tell you all you need to know. Good luck.

has stud dogs [not poodles] so I'm sure he could help you too. If he doesn't come into this thread, try posting one with MOIKYBOY in the title so he sees it. Cheers.

We breed German Shepherds and the best way to get help is to go to a show and talk with the owners of dogs of your breed. contact NZ Kennel Club for the next show in your area, ph 04 237 4489 and ask for Richell Usher, she is convenor of shows, clubs etc, good luck

Hi, try 'toy poodle stud' in Google or visit: http://www.dogzonline.co.nz/breeds/community/poodle-toy.asp<br> <br> Happy searching.

we are wanting to breed her as she is such a nice dog, her breader said not till she is 2 , but i am not sure of the ins and outs, is it better to have a desinger breed (jackadoodles?) maybe not, wat about other breeds , got any ideas?

we hav 3 dogs, a corgi, a foxie, and poodle, my girlfriend has a rottie , and he is scared of my dogs, trys to sit on your lap and is a big woose , i would be more worried about my dogs attacking some one than him, in fact we have built 6 foot high fences to keep them in, tyson the rottie is such a lump he wont jump a 2 foot fence

Firstly, I'd like to point out that there is no such thing as "lock jaw" in dog breeds. Some breeds of dog have an instinctive tendancy to bite and hold on instead of biting and releasing, but this isn't any physical property such as "lock jaw". Biting and holding on is just a behaviour. Most dogs of any breed can be taught to do this behaviour (e.g, police and schutzhund dogs are generally taught to bite once and firmly hold on instead of biting repeatedly).

Plus, it's important to realise that being bitten by a dog that bites and holds on isn't necessarily any more dangerous than being bitten by a dog that bites and releases. One of the main reasons why police dogs are taught to bite and hold on is that it's safer for the criminal that having them just bite repeatedly!

I admit that it's true that some breeds of dog are more aggressive than others ON AVERAGE since some breeds have been be courageous or feisty (for example most cattle working breeds, most guardian breeds, and anything with "terrier" in its name will generally be quite feisty compared to something like a beagle or pug). But that average tendancy doesn't necessarily make every dog in the breed dangerous.

Whether a dog is "dangerous" isn't just about breed, it has as much to do with how well a dog is socialised, how well it is trained, and how knowledgeable and responsible the owners are. For example, a spoiled, undesexed male labrador with irresponsible owners can be much more dangerous than any well socialised, well trained pitbull or mastiff would ever be.

So what can we owners do to protect our dogs from discimination? Most of all, I believe it is important for us all to make sure that our dogs are impeccably well trained and impeccalby well controlled. Everytime the public sees another uncontrolled, untrained or hyperactive dog from a "dangerous" breed, that's another nail in the coffin for our dogs.

On the other hand, meeting a friendly and very well trained "dangerous" breed can make a great impression on people, and they will then be less likely to believe the media stories.<br> So if you own a dangerous breed, please socialise your dog, please train it really well, please keep it under control at all times. <br> <br>

And of course, please NEVER let your dog roam, please get professional help if you can't train your dog by yourself, and please desex your male dog if it if it shows any signs of dominance or aggression. You could even consider attending your local obedience school and getting some formal recognition of temperament such as the NZKC "Canine Good Citizen Award".<br>

The butch website is playing up today!

we have a staffy(who our cats beat up & dauughter dresses up)hes a big sook,yet since he's a staffy he is automatically labeled aggressive,which he's not.I was also brought up with a rottie when i was a child and she was very placid. the way i look at it,its not the breed of the dog thats the prooblem,but the way they're brought up.

there are no bad dogs just BAD OWNERS.

the dogs they are talking about are the likes or amstaffs and pitbull etc. any breed that has lockjaw is considered "aggresssive" and fair enough too. i own a staffy cross lab and a staffy cross foxy and they are not considered "aggressive" but they both have the capability to lock thier jaws if they had too. i agree that little dogs are more of a problem than larger dogs but can't you see both sides of the picture????

different breeds of dogs are knowen to be agressive so they are raised to be guard dogs and the other breeds of dogs aren't being watched for their behavior

I have signed it, shouldn't just name some dogs, all dogs can bite etc, and cats can scatch!!!!!!

Our younger dog also chews the ears of the older dog. I try not to let her as Missy has lovely ears and I don't like them all manky and cauliflower looking. The vaseline sounds like a good idea - thnks for that.

All I can suggest is putting vaseline on your dogs ears & maybe the pup won't like it. It will also help your dogs ears if bleeding. I have had to do this when flies kept biting our Shepherd's ears.Kept the flies off, maybe it will work for a pup as well. Good luck.

Never thought of that! thats a really good idea..I will certainly try it, as my poor dogs ears are getting rather yuck. <br> <br> Thanks Soldiermum

i have a similar problem with my rottweiler and my rotty pup but her ears dont bleed. she is so lays back she lets our little 4 month old boy do it. we just encourage her to tell him off which has helped but that idea about the vaseline is good i might try that to

my dog tyson wont stop bitting others ears

my dog bear chews on my other dog keeras ears

to Soldiermum's Pup as well. It now goes straight to Massey. Cheers.

I just wanted to thank whoever is voting for him. I have not asked for votes as others have on here, I am not put out when others ask. I vote for lots of other pets as well. I vote if I have a pet entered or not. I am sure I am not the only person to enter a different pet a month after entering the first one.These are the only times I have entered a pet in all the time I have been a member of this site.I can't stop anyone else from winning as anyone can vote the same as I can.

everyone who has been involved, most of all to MOIKYBOY who arranged it all without me even knowing. I also help others whenever I can & have done so for years. As for Butch Idol, I just consider that a bit of fun, same as all the "Idol" shows on TV.Nothing to get serious about, just a venue to show pets to like minded people. Of course I vote for lots of other pets, not just my own. Have a good night.Cheers.

just butch idol but you have just had a huge help out for jet. Others stuggle to keep thier pet healthy too. All my animals are strays and I am very low income and have a cat that goes to the vet every month for her allergies let alone the medication it's very costly. I just think after all the help from butch and members it's a bit uncool putting your pet into butch idol as well for more stuff

why are you telling everyone who your cat is to get votes?<br> I wouldn't be entering my pet after getting so much assistance off this site. Gosh how much do you want for free?<br> I do not have a pet in butch idol but would be pretty pissed if I did. Give others a go.<br> It's just my opinion but think you've had plenty already, why then want more and stop others from winning

food rewards? Seems to work with all other dogs.

Food is a mighty motivator.

I'm a cat owner and there is no way I'll ever get him to do anything he doesn't want to do; or stop him doing something he chooses to do. He even leant in behind a scratching pole to scratch the same place when I used it to try and stop his behaviour! It could be that your dog just marches to the beat of a different drummer!! Unless its absolutely essential that the she do this, maybe just try to keep some control instead. Maybe she is a leader not a follower. You could also check with your vet, maybe they can suggest an altenative method.

Actual "heeling" is a precise obedience exercise, where the dog walks close beside you on your left hand side, remaining level with you no matter how you speed up/slow down or turn. It requires a lot of focus on the dog's part. You teach it in small steps, using motivational methods, such as food or toy rewards. If that's what you want to teach, I suggest you join an obedience club, who can help you teach "heel", and also help you to prepare for competitions etc.<br> <br> But most people who say they want their dog to "heel" really just want their dogs to walk politely on a loose leash and not pull them down the street. If this is what you want, you just need to make keeping the leash slack more rewarding to the dog than pulling. There are heaps of different methods for doing this - take a trip to the library and grab a dog training book, or again, consider joining a good obedience group where they can show you what to do.

thanks but sorry, we have tried that she is so excited about walking she will not eat treats,any other advice

I think ur right, she has got much better ova time, do not need to ask for advice

she is now a perfect almost dog when we take her for a walk

and prefer one of the Tasti rolls to the other one. They do get tinned food but not very often and biscuits. Also give them milk & egg every now & then and cats milk everyday.One cat only ever drank water but now has milk as well.Like us I suppose, they want a change at times.

I feed my boy Ginger Tom every day, but I always alternate the fish and lamb flavour; I also give him the Tasty roll once every 3 or 4 weeks to give him some beef flavoured food. He never turns away from it but I think it is because he does get a lot of variety; he gets biscuits every day- they help clean his teeth; and he gets a bit of steak around once a fortnight and a single serve of the small special treat tins because at 8 years, he needs to have the this food first. Although, I think he would prefer the steak every day!!! I'm going to buy some of the Butch Blue label because that is also suitable for our pussycats as well. You could try alternating the flavours after each is finished and see if this helps resolve the rejection.

It might have something to do with the temperature of the food too. I find that at room temperature they like it best. Out of the fridge on a cool day and they walk off, but they might go back to it after a while when it has warmed up.

They love it for a while and then just won't even look at it, and then after a break from it they like it again? Queer. Maybe they just prefer a bit of a variety and in kitty language that's how they're telling you!

My cat just about tears my arm off for ginger tom, especially the fish one, I give it 10 seconds in the microwave just enough to take the chill off. Your cat probably doesn't like it chilled.

I got a Ginger tom roll today a its smelly and it looks meaty

our cats had the same problem so we change the flavour all the time we buy 1 of each and we also change there biscuit flavours aswell<br> our cats love the chicken and rice the best and we do to as it dosent smell and easier to cut ect.......angela+3 cats

Just one donation away from our first Hundy !!!! Well done everyone

Well done everyone we have cracked the second hundy!!!!!!!!

It is going well isn't it. Showed Muddy [hubby's nickname]last night, he is as surprised as me. I'm still putting stuff on Trade Me. Sold some books yesterday for $30 so that is in Jet's account.Found a lamb dead in the weekend and my goat was dead this morning. Have also found 5 dead rats so rang council. They said dead ducks had been reported in another street so they will look into it.I rang neighbours and one of them has dead chooks that free range by the stream at night.Doesn't look good.Our dogs are in the stream every fine day & Jet had a drink from it yesterday. She seems fine tho, both dogs do. No more swims for them til this mystery is solved.Goats water came from the stream. Not a good day.

Isn't it great. I won some cat rolls tonight as well, so money I save on buying rolls will go to Jets account. Now if only the IRD would send us the forms so we can get the tax return in. Another Thank You to all.[Must be bedtime for me now.]

but you all rock. Never dreamed it would go as well as it has. Thank you, thank you, thank you all.

Things are starting to sell on Trade Me now too. We have paid off the bill at our local vet for Jet's treatment so far, and have opened a bank account just for Jet, which all the money from Trade Me goes into. Our tax return will be going into it as well.We were going put it towards King Parrots, but Jet comes first. Thanks again. Hugs.

so I donated it to Soldiermum's Pup. It all helps. I get rolls out of the usual grocery money so if I win any here, I will just donate them.

You all deserve big hugs. Thanks again to you all.

A BIG Thank You to all.

I have donated some more for you & intend on more next week for you ok ) kind regards 4-jack russells

it's not me, ive only put in 7 Entries in this Months Ruffle

Try getting your visitors to turn their backs every time your dog tries to lick them. It usually works and your dog will soon get out of the habit.Don't know about the flies unless you make a sharp noise each time the dog goes for one and tell it what a good dog it is if it leaves the fly alone. As for chasing shadows, you could try the same as for flies. Good luck.

Your dogs are both pups still, they are bored and they are playing a 'game'. <br> <br> To get them to stop their favourite 'game' try this: Call out "chewie" and when they come reward them with a treat. Then take longer next time to produce the treat so they are distracted longer and have to wait. While waiting they forget about 'the game'.<br> <br> The licking thing is them being submissive and also encouraging these new arrivals to produce food. Try "chewie" for that too. If I get visitors my dogs get a Butch pigs trotter each. It keeps them busy for 10 minutes while the guests relax and then everything is so calm when the dogs have finished they barely pay attention to the visitors.<br> <br> Remember too that pups grow out of these silly behaviours, so don't worry about it too much and enjoy their 'puppiness' while it lasts.

number 1 my dog does it all u do is get this dog spray they do not like and when he/she does it say no and spray dog number 2 same as number 1 or instead of spray water

their puppys right so maybe they will grow out of it. i have kittens and they do crazy things to so maybe its just young animal things that they do.

I have seen too many injuries caused by them. All different sorts, even ones that are meant to fall off if a cat is over a certain weight and gets hooked on something. As I say tho, that's just my opinon.

I agree with Soldiermum. The chances of a cat getting hooked and caught-up are there. I wouldn't take the chance unless I had too. I had a collar on my last cat and when she just didn't come home one day I always wondered if she got caught up. It's a worry, why risk it?

I put my cats collars on loosely making sure I can fit 2 fingers under the collar when it is done up so if it gets caught on something they can get loose. None of my cats have them now....

But there are safety collars you can buy that are supposed to snap if it's pulled hard enough.

I haven't had any problems with collars on my cats at all, though I dont use flea collars, it is mainly to identify my cats in case they get lost (ie- My ph number is on the tag). I would have thought they would be essential in the country to identity cats that are not wild?

i had a cat die last week because of a collar. i will never have a collar on any of my cats ever again. it was the most horrible thing. i just wish i had found this forum sooner, it may have saved her life. *sighs*

i live on 800actres so i don't put colars on my cats for the fact that they could get caught up i had an idea that we could get them micro chipped and then you could track them by their barcode if you have douts that they won't come home.

has worms.

Having lost 6 dogs to cancer we understand your delema. I have heard that Chemo is a horrible thing to put a dog through, which is why we never did. Enjoy every momment with your dogs. As I am sure Abbey enjoyed her time with you<br> <br> Warm hugs from Chrissy and Graham at Brienz Kennels

Just recently I have had to have a cat and a dog put to sleep so I know how you must be feeling. Just think of the good times.Hugs from Rivers Run.

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but when out walking i'd use a halti coller to help control him. My dog dosn't like other dogs so using a halti collar is the only way i can control him if we see another dog. I only received my dog about 6 months ago and he was never socialized as a pup, thats why it's so important to socialize dogs to cats, other dogs and people etc while they are young to stop this sort of behaviour. But the halti collar is a great gentle training/controling aid.

Maybe you could try putting him on a check chain and giving him a jab when he's eyeing up a cat, or take a squeezy bottle of water and squirt him?

was to give Buffy a chewy bone when he was left in the car - worked a treat.......he eventually looked forward to me getting out of the car so he could have his chew....

This is marking his territory or 'leaving messages for other dogs to read'. Our neighbour's dog only has to see our dog and she does this on the grass outside her house.

I've been told that it is a way of marking territory. Both the visual scrapes in the grass & the smell left from the scent glands in the dog's paws are a signal to other dogs.<br> <br> When our dog does it, we call it "spinning his wheels"!

Hi there,<br> <br> I too have done a canine behaviour course am a dog obediance instructer and a vet nurse. This is one of those painful things your dog picks up really quick as a pup and takes alot longer to get it out of them. I would agree with the others, especially the one that mentioned consistancy...this is the main key in any dog training, you cant just do what ever you do for a week then give up coz "its not working" - as ive heard so many people say. Some dogs it takes way longer to knock out than others, i belive it depends where they belive sit in the hierachy of the pack. (beeing your family)<br> <br> Ive had a heck of alot of dogs to train with this problem, honestlt nost common problem i would say, then pulling on the lead. Anyway, personally the only ways i have had success with constantly, would be when your dog jumps up you need to squirt it in the face with a water bottle - NOW THIS IS NOT GOING TO WORK IF LIKE MYSELF YOU HAVE A DOG THAT LOVES WATER...THIS BEING THE CASE YOU WILL JUST BE REINFORCING THE BAD BEHAVIOUR WE DONT WANT!! SO if your dog loves chasing the hose or any splashing water, dont even try this. If like my other dog it hates water with a passion this will be a sure fire way. Mind you you may want to do this out side, another hint is to set your dog up, to practise get a friend around in old doggy clothes and arm them and yourself with a bottle and just stand there and if it jumps squirt. Youve got to be consistant!!!!!! honestly your dog will get seriously confused if you are not!<br> <br> The other way i have had loads of success with is by just turning your back and completely ignoring the dog (this is how i taught my water lover not to jump up) Dont growl at your dog!!!!!! as the jumping up is wanting attention and the dog will take any attention be it good or bad, so you yelling GET OFF!! the dog will take as attention and think well that worked yeha! SO when she jumpes on you just turn your whole body slightly so your not looking at her and her feet fall off, i have no doubt she will try again and jump up but again you will just turn slightly and make her fall off you, you may do this 4 or 5 or 10 times before she gets the picture, but again its something your going to need to do a number of times a day every day for a good few months till she stops the jumping up and like i say set her up with friends in old gears to practise on (these people must be dog friendly otherwise they just wont understand!)<br> <br> I have no doubts that with consistancy either of these methods or the others mentioned will work for you, if shes still jumping up you mustve lapsed and you will need to start all over again. Remember a dog is an oppertune creature, if it thinks it can get away with doing something bad it will, so you need to keep on your toes ready to correct her all the time, cause if you let her get away with jumping up just once thats all it will take for her to think well i got told off 20 times for jumping up and this one time i didnt, it might be worth trying it out more often....<br> <br> Hope this makes sence, trust me i have trained some shockers over the few years i have been doing this!<br> <br> Cheers, and good luck let me know how you get on.

Great advice! I'm going to try that too. Thanks.

I noticed that my dogs don't like the feather duster. I don't know why. Well I sort of do. If they are naughty I chase them off with it. If I find they start getting up on a sofa all I have to do is put the feather duster on it and they stay away. They won't even get up when it is gone in case the feather duster reappears. It can even go in a doorway and there is no way they will then enter that room. When the doorbell goes they get very excited. That's because they see me get excited, rush to the door and warmly greet visitors. They want to as well. So I've changed what I do. If the doorbel goes in my new house I slowly get up go to the door and greet my visitors in an unexcitable way. The dogs don't get too excited. If they do I get out the feather duster and they slink off and eye it from a distance. If the visitors have kids that is it as far as the dogs are concerend, they want to play and want to jump up. So if the kids are dressed up or don't want to play I simply hand them the feather duster. Now it might not be a feather duster your dog doesn't like but ther may be something that will work. My last dog didn't like aerosol cans or water pistols. Even when they were empty. The other thing to do is to train your visitors. Tell them not to lift their hands up, it makes the dog jump up, get them to present the back of their hand to the dog, a quick sniff and the dog is usually staisfied and walks off. I do that when meeting other dogs. I did it yesterday to a dog I thought might have bitten me. It works too. Collies are smart, one of the smartest dogs and highly trainable. So dog obedience lessons, even for an older dog, would help as it is the owner they really train. I don't think ther is one answer, try a few and then stick to one that works. Good luck.

and walk making her walk backwards fast. I did a dog husbandry and training class and the tutor did this to a dog that had the same problem. He invited the dog to jump up and did it several times the dog yelped but he assured us it did not really hurt he just didn't like it. Eventually when he invited the dog by patting his shoulders and saying come on the dog refused to jump up and the problem was solved. I hope this helps. Good luck.

and you should do the same when you come home, you are the one who says hello when you are ready. Sounds a bit harsh she has to know that shes not the leader. My border collie liked to "lick/nip" people when they got really friendly with him but hes a lot better now as he hates getting ignored. Border collies are a lot of work so good luck !

Just keep taking her back to the bed immediately when she gets off it. You can verbally growl at her and tell her off when she gets off, so she realises that it's bad behaviour. If she keeps on doing it, march her to a "time out" outside.<br> <br> The idea is to make remaining on her bed much more rewarding than getting off it.<br> <br> Ask your guests to ignore her when she comes to visit them uninvited, so she's not rewarded for her attention. She'll soon get the idea of what she's meant to do.<br> <br> You can also get one of your friends to come round several times in one day, pretending to visit you. This will give you lots of time to practice showing her correct behaviour, and correcting her for bad behaviour, without you having to worry about what your guests are thinking!

I would never let anyone growl at my cat or dog.This is their home and they are the guest.Keep telling them off

I have read somewhere that cats actually think WE belong to THEM - & the way my 3 behave - I believe it!!! I love my cats like they are people & they are soooo much more loyal and loving than alot of people.

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thanks gus what u up to

Several years ago we took pity on a ferral stray cat. His recently occupied neighbourhood haunt has been demolished. We started feeding him out on the back lawn and within a reasonable time he actually had tamed himself down to where he would come to us. We had gained his trust and you could observe his barriers falling one by one. We even managed to deworm him with paste, he was leary of even a little fat after this. Once we could pick him up, it was off the the vets for his little operation. Next he was inside and feeding and then he chose to stretch out on the couch to snooze. He grew into a big cat in all ways. We named him William but we had to adopt him out as he didn't want really want to share with our other cats. Our home had become his home. Prior to his coming I used to be the one who stretched out on the couch. Yes your house is owned by the kittykats. William was found a good home on a farm by the SPCA.

onto the garden where you want him to go.Then pop him there every so often. He'll get the message.Good luck.

At least he uses the box. Try putting his box outside with him. Get him to associate being able to go outside. Slowly move the box further away from the house and towards where you want him to go. Put it next to the garden and add some 'used' kitty litter to the garden. <br> <br> Another idea would be to give him a big drink and leave him outside longer and let nature do the rest. When he comes if make sure his box isn't available and the door stays open.<br> <br> Cats are clever. He'll learn. It's just that it is too easy at the moment to use the box. He probabaly thinks that is the right thing.<br> <br> Good luck.

Thanks for the suggestions.I have tried putting the kitty litter in the garden. The problem with moving his litter box closer to where I want him to go is the toddlers think it is a sandpit if I don't barricade it in the corner. I am scared to take it away in case he uses the corner! I am hoping as the weather gets better he will stay out for longer and start using the garden. He has just learnt to use the cat door in the last few days

Our pets mean so much to us. They bring warmth, love and light into our homes and into our hearts. Many of us have been through the same thing and thought there's no way we'd want to put ourselves through the loss and sadness again. But then we think back on the joy, love and companionship and we knpow it is worth it. <br> <br> It is a worry wondering if our pets will be loved and looked after if we pass away first. M

My parents were in that situation and I guarnteed them that nay pets they have would always find a home with me and the same love and attention they always had. It's the commitment we make as pet owners and animal lovers.<br> <br> Perhaps you might consider adopting an older animal from ashelter or the SPCA. Out there is probably an older pet waiting for someone to love and care for them in their final years.<br> <br> I swore I'd never get another dog after I lost my last one but I now have two more that bring me happiness, fun and joy every day. And they keep me fit.<br> <br> Think back on the companionship that Buffy brought you and the times that you shared. You desrve that again and so does another pet. Be sad but be happy too for the love and joy that you shared.<br> <br> Our thoughts are with you.

Are with you !!! This reminds me of our little buffy that i grew up with from a child a beautiful white poodle just like one of my dolls i will never ever forget her aged 18yrs. R I P BUFFY

I am sooo sorry to hear that buffy has crossed over. Just remember that if you never came into his life he may never have got the fab life he had. I know it doesn't dull the heartache but I hope that you can smile knowing that while he was here he was totally loved by you. God bless

I appreciate your thoughts and replies. Maybe one day when I can think of Buffy without crying, I will consider another pet but now, it's just too hard. Being on my own doesn't help. For now, if someone could please trade with me for some sharks I need to finish my 'account' I would be grateful.!

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This web site has a great article on it. They say that autistic children need to connect to the animal through another object such as a stuffed toy. Sounds like they get good results.<br> <br> http://www.petplace.com/dogs/program-uses-dogs-to-help-autistic-kids/page1.aspx

My dog has just been diagnosed with cancer today, she's just 5. She's been given 2 months. Haven't discussed treatment yet other than surgery is not an option.

I lost my precious bitch last Nov and she was a surviver of Cancer and was operated on when she was 8yrs old and No chemo but she was a special one to me and having to put her down broke my heart.. Ursula.

It's probaly more due to the ammount of food that the dog was given , <br>

I don't have an answer but this web site has some good advice on how to explain death to a 2 year old.<br> http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/refcap/preschooler/praising/64608.html

same thing happened to my 7yr old deaf boy, he was devastated as they were inseperable, weird for a cat to enjoy being hauled about the house constantly, I got him a kitten (with one eye - special) and hes totally happy. Perhaps try a replacement.

I had to have our baby put to sleep a while back and my son was devastated. I planted a tree in the yard and he visits the tree and talks to his friend now. We have a lot less tearful moments and something to remember our friend by. We have a new baby now, and even tho my son plays with him he still misses the last one but getting the new baby has helped take his mind off it a bit.

We lost our other cat to a car a few months ago and he didnt question that?!!?

Thank you bj for the site to visit, will go there now. As for replacements, im not too confident. We still have 1 cat who we all love, but not a day goes by that i dred looking out the window, for the fear we will loose another. he goes up to her lil grave and kisses the stone ontop now, but is still hoping she will be back?!

the patience of a saint to be a school teacher. Maybe she knows it will be left to her to look after the puppy when the novelity wears off for you. Wait a while until you are able to do everything for a puppy yourself, including paying all the bills you will get too.

It depends on your age, I can't see anything wrong with a dog and a pupppy, two dog's.<br> If you are capable of looking after a puppy/dog food vet bill's ect I see no problym with having a cool lill puppy maybe a friend for your dog,

Well depending on your age, you could get your own place? If not then i can understand soldiermums comment. the same thing has happened with my sons cat, tho he does pull his tail ocasionally!! lol nah good luck a!! let us no....

but my mum is a school teacher so she is always busy

your going through a rough patch, chin up.

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for your messages. Been hugging our other two cats a lot and fussing more over my dog.Husbands dogs thinks it's neat getting extra treats as I give my dog her pills in bits of meat so the other dog gets a treat then too so he doesn't think he is missing out.

to have kidney failure as I have had old cats that had the same thing. Vet asked if he had access to anti freeze. We don't have it but I bet a neighbour that has lots of cars does.I am due to pick up my cats ashes tomorrow when I take the dog for her check. Thanks again for all your replies.

and she can only see out of the edges of it now. Seems it won't be long before she is totally blind.

I know what it's like to have a pet ie a friend put down....<br> I try to think that they are in a happy place spending most of their time in the sunshine playing with other cats that have passed on.<br> Always warm happpy playing with their mates,<br> your cat is probally happpier than what you are,<br>

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My thoughts are with you. I just gave my two dogs a cuddle and thanked my lucky stars they are healthy. Be brave, your dog still needs you and will need you even more soon. My condolences too...

to hear about your beloved cat my thoughts go out to you. Gosh thats young for kidney falure, my cat a few years ago had the same but was 10 & it happened so suddenly we didn't know until one morning she wouldn't have her breakfast so off down to the vet we went and they did tests we just couldn't believe it. She was fine a couple of days priar to this tragic day, i even feed her on a quality food ( iams ) Try to keep your chin up i feel for you. I know what its like to have a dog go blind as our little poodle we had that i grew up with had the same and lived to the age of 19

went blind and has got about the house for 5yrs, finds his food bowl, litter box, favourite sleeping sports etc without drama, hes 19 now, I kept the faith and my precious against vet advice and hes given me so much in return...

I have known pets that have been blind to have a really good life because their owners cared enough to continue loving them regardless. What a trail you are facing. You will have to your friends eyes for the rest of your walk together. Love costs us all so dearly. And yes life can be harsh. Be brave for your friend.

she loves you, and just can't wait to see you again.

Cat's also have amazing smell and they can sense where you've been and even when you left a room. Soldiermum is right. She is looking for you, just checking that you're not cat napping in another room. Lucky you for having such a nice cat.

my cat destroys pot plants, ignores me for hours, occassionally pees on my clothes or shoes to punish me when I go out for what he considers too long...hes my lifes greatest joy, my precious

Thank You all for your answers i did forget to say that my cats a male sorry. now i dont need to worry so thank you

So whats your question. I beat you out by another 5 years of feeding butch. the company has been in existance for around 40 years. And is run by the same family now as when it started. Did you know that they actually grind up the bones and they are also in the feed. Great for their teeth and calcium levels.

Fleas can kill little kittens so please check otherwise it is a vet call as it could be urinary. Next vaccination visit if it is close enough?

Sounds like that is caused by fleas. Check to see if she has them and try frontline or advantage to control them

Hi. Firstly your kitten is entitled under the animal welfare law 1999 to immediate vet care. Secondly what have you been feeding. Special kitten preparations are available. This sounds like a serious problem to me. Please get professional advice even by a phone call to a vet. Cheers

thank you for your comments. i thought it was due to fleas too. she is otherwise healthy, and eating wat she should be. i have rung the vet and they said it sounds strange, but so long as shes well, there shouldnt be a problem? but will take her in anyways. thanx!

a gamecode is wat you collect basically points with. you pick a treasure chest, corrosponding to a prize. once you have enough "points" you can claim a prize. gamecodes are on BUTCH products, rite by the barcode. hope that helps?!

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But it has become an obsession. They are stalking 20hrs a day

They have discovered creek rats and rabbits.

Get one of their mice, fairly fresh, and cover it with something like curry powder or similar and make sure they get the message by getting them to hold the mouse in their mouths. Sounds 'orrible but it usually works!

THey are just doing their job, this time of the year is bad or mice and rats. Lets the dogs go and hopefully they will sort the problem out.

to everyone for their advice. I have been following out the suggestions and I think that he is at last starting to leave poor Huni alone. I have never had this problem before (we have had pugs for just on 40 years) so obviously have been very fortunate not to have encountered this type of behaviour before. I understand that he was the dominant pup in the litter, also he is highly intelligent, and has been very easy to train. He was neutered about three weeks ago.<br> Again many thanks to you all, I am most appreciative of the input that I have received.

I have 15 Pugs & my youngest was a shocker. I find it best to distract with a toy & a game with you, rather than squirting with water. Pugs need HEAPS of human attention & the more you can interact with the puppy, the less he will hassle the older Pug. He'll start the humping business next, so if you haven't had him neutered, it's about time to do so.

That the order of feeding, & who gets what first doesn't generally apply when dealing with Pugs. I lived with this breed for some 20 years now & have also lived with other breeds. I find the distraction method has always worked best with Pugs.

They do grow out of that. You need your older dog to stand up for itself. It may not if it thinks you are the boss, you will sort it out and it will get in trouble if it tries. My advice would be to treat the older dog as the alpha. Feed it first, pat it first and give it lots of attnetion too. Let the pup know his place is being determiend by you and pack leader with the older dog second and not the pup.

My dogs do the same. I have 3 adults and a 6month old male puppy. He is vicious to the others, hangs off legs, neck etc. The other day he had a massive cut on his throat. One of the dogs got him back. He is a bit reluctant to do it as much so your pup should grow out of it.

you will just have to wait till it is bout 1 and a half years old all dogs are like that when they are growing up

A cat only needs one meal a day so just feed it when you want it to come inside. If you want to feed twice a day, just give a very small amout in the morning.All three of our cats get feed around 4.30pm but all come back later at night to be let in.They are in a lot more as the weather gets colder at nights too.

We have 5 cats I have tested them on the theory that they know the time (around about) when their meal time is. They do! Between 8 and 830 in the morning they are all present. As they are around the same age they all get the same amount to eat. Their bowls are picked up after they finish and do not go down again until 530 6pm at night. I have stuck to this rigidly and they do not go looking for more they are in their 'sleeping' places by 7pm. Guaranteed!<br> rigidly and they never fail to turn up for their nightly meal. All cats love their food and that is what brings them home!

There is an old saying that cats have 2 homes.<br> Looks like someone else is feeding your cat. No matter how young they are they will always come home. (unless of course as I said "someone else is feeding your cat") and there is no cure for that unless you find who it is. Good Luck :0)

Our cat has food in morning and about 4.30 at night(Butch of coarse)She is a very talkative cat and lets me know if she wants food. We have a container with biscuits in which we just shake and she comes running from far and wide. She only has these as a treat and not as a regular food source.You may like to try!

Maybe your cat needs a greater incentive.

stop giving her attention unless shes inside cats love attention but will soon learn it works ive had to do it to 1 of my cats 4 his pill just ignore her when she outside mite take a few days but shell learn

yes but she stayed out for 3 days and we could not find her and we have tride that

have tirde that too

i have tride that

i have tride that

we have 2 cats, and they have learnt they come inside at around 9pm. we lost one a few weeks ago, so im very strict on them being inside at night. every night when they come inside, i give them some bikkies(they are a reward here!). maybe it may work 4 u?

you could even try getting some whiskers cravers, and when she does come in, give her some and a big cuddle?

Is your cat by any chance deaf. We had a deaf kitten years ago and he only came in when his tummy told him that it was empty. If your cat is a good hunter he may not want to come in for a night feed.

The cat is obviously very attached, which is great, and may be lonely or gets bored without you. But this habit is obviously not safe so you need to change it.<br> <br> Diversion could be one option - leave the cat with something far more interesting like food or toys, or treats stuffed inside toys.<br> Containment would be the easiest option - leave the cat inside with a litter tray for a few days or weeks to break the habit.<br> A deterrant could be another option - like a water gun. A harmless way to let you cat know that you don't want to be followed.<br> A barrier may help - not a fence but a dog. Get a friend to wait with a dog on a lead a few houses away and then you walk past the dog. The cat will probabaly not be so keen on following. But don't cross the road and use it as the barrier until you know for sure that you cat won't follow.<br> <br> Good luck and let us know if any of these things work.

I sometimes have the exact same problem as you.<br> I have a 5 month old kitten, who I found at the age of 1 month in a cardboard box, thin as heck and could barely move.<br> I indtantly knew there was something strange about how it was 'ME' who found this poor stranded little kitten, and had to take it home and make it better.<br> The only problem was when he did manage to get healthy again, I got abit to attached to him, his name went from Puss to Mumma's Boi and is now KoRn (hence ma sign in name) but still gets called mummas boi very often.<br> <br> Anyway getting back to your subject haha....<br> <br> Not to long ago my kitten got hit by a car, had a fractured pelvis, and a broken left femur...<br> He was taken by the lady in the front house to the vet as I wasn't home and they admitted him to the SPCA in Mangere, as soon as I found out where he was I was off trying everyway possible to raise funds to save his life, as they were planning on putting him down.<br> I would get my mum to drive me out to Mangere everyday just so I could see my little baby, and because my mum respects for my gigantic love and respect for animals she agreed to taking me out to see him everyday...<br> I told him about everything that was going to happen so he knew and it didn't come to him as a shock and that he knew I would be there for him again...<br> I payed for him to get out of the SPCA and sent to the vets for his operation, the day before they moved I went out one last time and sat down with him and said,<br> "My baby, everythings going to be ok, I promise you that now my darling. Tomorrow you gonna go to the doctors and he is going to put you to sleep for a little while and he is going to have to cut off your sore leg my darling, but don't worry you will wake up and you wont feel to much pain as he is going to give you some medicine aswell, I want you to behave for him and to take your medicine, and when you have had a nap after your medicine mum will be there waiting for you so you can come home."<br> He looked at me with his big innocent blue eyes like he understood me and like he wanted to cry with me.<br> Its been about a month now as he was only 4 months then, and everywhere I go he comes with me, I can not even have a shower to myself he has to be with me. <br> The first day he got home, me and my fiancee at the time wanted to go to the gas station and the liquor store up the road, so decided to go for a walk, this is only 3 hours after my little mumma's boi's leg had been amputated and he hopped as far as he could with us got to the neighbours driveway) then he decided to howl, he wanted me to carry him like I always use to do when he was a tiny little ball of fluff....<br> If I get in the car he jumps on in to, he is the most daring, adventurous kitten I have ever met and I love him to pieces, all animals have a gut instinct and if its good you usually have the result of them following you everywhere.<br> After KoRn did this for the first 2 weeks I rang the vet and asked what I could do about it he mainly said that my kitten was glad that I stayed faithfull to him, as the SPCA told the vet I would go there everyday just to talk to him and have our little 'cuddles' <br> But the best way to solve it is, if you go to catch the bus in the morning, get ready like usual but just before you leave get his breakfast ready and then put it down and out the door you go, it does sound mean in a way feed and run but it does help with the safety of the cat,<br> Well sorry this is a HUGE post, but I love my animals and can't help but express my feelings about them.<br> I hope this has been abit of a help :)<br>

Rodney District laws were aweful where dogs were concerned, least it's a little better now.

dogs on the beach. I think dogs should be on a lead whenever people or other dogs are around and owners should ALWAYS carry a plastic bag to remove any thing their pet leaves behind. Also, any person that litters should be fined $100, then maybe they would get the message.

like you, we lost both of our much loved dogs last year (one a sheppard) and yes it's a very sad time, you miss them heaps. we now have another pup and we don't think of her as a replacement though getting her absolutely did lessen the pain. a house is not a home without a dog.

animals are never forgotten.

I got a shepherd pup a couple of weeks ago and her father comes form heisenberg kennels. A real different looking shepherd, I'll have to put a photo on paw prints.

Contact the GSD club your way. There are quite a few breeders down there. Having had lots of GSDs myself over 30+years and still 3 going strong at home here I totally understand you wanting to fill the void and fall in love again :)

You are doing the right thing looking for a new puppy. I did the same and it works. <br> Go to www.nzkc.org.nz > Dogs and Puppies > Onlinebreeders Directory<br> or http://www.nzkc.org.nz/onlinebreeders.html<br> It is an on-line list of breeders on the NZ Kennel Club web site.<br> You may also want to consider adopting a German Shephard from the national Polics Dog Training Centre at Trentham. Google it for contact details. My neighbours did this and have a beautiful dog who was just a bit too playful to be a police dog. Good luck.

I totally recommend talking to Lorraine who owns Heisenberg kennels in Bulls. She has top quality dogs. Contact here through her website www.sp.co.nz/heisenberg.

I cant stand having an animal die and getting a replacement because i am sure that the animal does not want to be replaced and forgotten<br>

I think that's one smart cat. She is trying to cultivate a few more food providers. I wonder what would happen if you changed who fed her. We used to have a cat that would sit on the kitchen stool at 5:30pm every night and have a great conversation with whomever was getting the evening meal ready. It would end when she was fed at 6:00pm. But if you fed her earlier she'd get annoyed and finish the converstaion first.

Yea I reckon you could be right about the food thing. leaving biscuits out all day for them to help themselves means they dont need humans for anything. perhaps if your parents took the food away and only gave it to them morning and night, they might find the cats start paying them a lot more attention!

I HAVE 5 CATS AND THEY ALL GET FED BUTCH IN THE MORNING AND AT NITE B4 I GO TO BED I ALSO LEAVE BISCUITS OUT FOR THEM TO NIBBLE ON DURING THE DAY AND THEY ALWAYS WANT ATTENTION AND CUDDLES SO I DONT THINK IT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE FACT THAT THEY LEAVE FOOD OUT FOR THE CATS AT ALL ALL CATS ARE DIFFERENT AND PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT WAYS OF TREATING ANIMALS MY CATS R MY CHILDREN SO THEY GET ALL THE ATTENTION IN THE WORLD.

I think its a matter of they know you feed them and they know your boss. My cat she loves attention, I am the only one that feeds her and she follows me around and is happy to see me when im away but when she wants cuddles she wont come to me. she will go to everyone else even the people that are mean to her lol.

Hi Toby,<br> those are some excellent suggesations. especially the mouse trap idea. Mark Vette the animal behaviourist in Auckland used a similar technique on a dog with a sock eating fetish. Now he runs a mile when he sees a sock.

Take away his spade

No matter what you provide for your puppies they will always find somewhere to dig normally in all the wrong places. My puppy did exactly the same as yours digging up the lawn and new plants and bury things. So I found the best way to stop this behaviour was get a syringe of water and when you catch your dog digging aim and fire, can get them from a long way away so they dont think it is you doing it. Also get basic mousetrap and put in holes where they are digging, put some fresh dirt over it, a great deterrant. Also for holes in the lawn fill the hole up and put a rock over it seems to help. Also I have found to stop dogs bury food make sure they only get just enough to fill their bellies and take away leftovers. I find if I wait until my puppy is hungry then i give her a bone she will eat it instead of burying it. Hope that is a help. And yes my puppy has grown out of these tricks too.