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Tragic, so sorry for you.

BSL stinks Have only just spotted this thread and what a read it was too! Just wanted to chip in to air my own personal opinion that BSL is a disgraceful, prejudicial, ignorant and uninformed knee jerk reaction to NEWSPAPER sensationalism and public ignorance. Its so easy to jump on a...

Exactly Right Totally TRUE! Yes, we are in the process of updating our breed profile on large and bloat-prone breeds to reflect this new research which suggests not only that elevated water and food bowls doesn't help prevent bloat, but that it CAN make it MORE LIKELY. I am not sure of the...

Our 10 year old GSD has just suffered with bloat whilst in kennels. It was the most traumatic experience ever and thanks only to the sharp eyes of a 14 year old kennel maid, our dog was saved by emergency surgery. He isn't himself though afterwards and i don't think he will ever be the same dog...

I have written an article about Bloat should anyone want to know more about this life threatening condition. http://www.k9obedience.co.uk/dogtrainingforum/viewtopic.php?t=88 My daughters GSD developed Bloat whilst in boarding kennels, not from exercising too soon after a meal but simply from...

Who wrote this moving verse seen on one of the posts???? Why do you weep? What are these tears upon your face? Soon you will see, all of your fears will pass away. And you'll be here, in my arms. Just sleeping. dog lover

I have been catching up on these posts about banned breeds. Who is making this list and in which country. Here in the United Kingdom there are only four breeds on the dangerous dogs list and Pit Bull Type dogs are aslo banned. Does this list apply to the USA only. Owner of Doberman and very...

All the animals look so happy. Well done you. K9Obedience.com

I heard on the news today about the Maltese Terrier in the US that inherited £6 million when the dogs owner, billionaire property developer, Leona Helmsley died. Apparently the dog has received death threats and has been taken into hiding somwhere in Florida. Also included in the will was the...

Has anyone tried to walk a Dobe when its raining? Mine is such a baby. He whines, shakes and tries to walk on tippytoes to avoid getting his feet wet. Such a whimp...the Border collies on the other hand never seem to care what the weather is like. marion

All these cute pups makes me want yet another one.... marion

post subject I have been reading these posts on allergies with great interest. My Border Collie suffered with terriable allergies, itchy skin and constant scratching, hair loss, vomiting, weeping eyes and so on. I cannot tell you how many times his food was changed at the vets recommendation or...

Totally agree. In the UK by FAR the most common dog bite (especially on kids) is the Border Collie. If we banned them, the farming industry would die, and it might be worth noting that it was the Border Collie which created the massive Agricultural Revolution in the UK which arguably led to this...

It all comes down to each person's definition of the word "discipline". My dogs are 'disciplined' all day long, every time they set a paw out of line. However, what do i mean by discipline? Many people would read this and assume my dogs are beaten, or shut away or something similar. By...

Anything to bring a positive image to this breed is a GREAT thing. I have worked with Pits as far as corrective and behavioural training goes, and i have to say that aside from Dobes and Belgian Shepherds, i have never worked with a more satisfying, LOYAL and TRUSTWORTHY breed of dog. Why don't...