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Key to the Dog’s Mind

...up and sits quietly beside you, it will get a pat. You will have a perfect dog. Most dogs do bad things because their owners ignore them when they are being good. Reward people-lover dogs with your time and affection. 4. The Loner: the opposite of people-lovers, these aloof dogs live in their own world or relate well to other dogs. Humans don’t figure in the equation too much. Breeds typical here would be Afghans, most sight hounds, Huskies, Malam... read more

Guide Dog Association

...e level of hearing and body sensitivity confident Unacceptable for a guide dog dog focused dog excitable exhibits unacceptable levels of anxiety or excitability easily distracted by noises, cats or other dogs unacceptably high or low levels of body and hearing sensitivity fearful or timid Guide Dog Training techniques Guide Dogs are trained using positive reinforcement. They are praised every time they make the correct choice or exhibit the desire... read more

Know your Dog’s Mind

...up and sits quietly beside you, it will get a pat. You will have a perfect dog. Most dogs do bad things because their owners ignore them when they are being good. Reward people-lover dogs with your time and affection. 2. The ADHD Dog (Ralph): These animals have inherited attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. They can’t concentrate for very long and are over-active. Examples are pugs, some small terriers and some toy breeds. Training: These dog... read more

Dog Dumpage

...e included dumpage due to the following stated reasons: ‘dog aggressive’; ‘dog bites’; ‘dog attacks/fights other dogs or other animals’; ‘dog does not get on with kids’ and ‘dog not trusted’. Barking A significant number of dogs were dumped due to barking. Again the Maremma tops the list of dogs dumped for barking but the numbers of Maremmas and also the Bearded Collie, the second-worst barker, are rather small so we will just issue a clear warnin... read more

Australian Cattle Dog

...wa.asn.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 9455 1188 Fax: (08) 9455 1190 Dogs SA http://dogssa.com.au Phone: (08) 8349 4797 Canine Control Council of Queensland http://www.cccq.org.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (07) 3252 2661 Fax: (07) 3252 3864 Tasmanian Canine Association http://www.tasdogs.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 6272 9443 Fax: (03) 6273 0844 Dogs NT http://www.territorydogworld.com Email: [email protected] Phone:... read more

Dangerous Dogs

...ustralia has risen by 60% in the past four years. The RSPCA tries to match dog breeds to dog owners. The RSPCA looks to provide owners with information about dogs before they buy them to ensure that the owners are happier and the dogs are in a better home and so are happy and well looked after. The reality is that if you’ve got a big dog it’s likely to be more boisterous and harder to handle than a smaller breed. The RSPCA believes dog breeders sh... read more

Winter Dog Coat

...en you’re out walking. The coat can be customised to suit the size of your dog. Reversible dog coat with pockets Materials 50cm corduroy for small dog or 70cm corduroy for large dog 50 or 70cm tartan (for lining) 2 zippers: 15cm for small dog or 18cm for large dog 8cm ribbing to match 1 buckle tissue paper or vilene to make pattern Method Measure the dog from its collar along its back to just before the tail (A), and make a note of this measuremen... read more

Portuguese Water Dog

...ahgwa), or ‘dog of the water’, and is also known as the Portuguese Fishing Dog, Diving Dog or the Sea Dog. This refers to their use in past centuries by fishermen to guard their boats and the catch. It’s also suggested they would dive and retrieve escaping fish in water, as well as carry messages between fishing boats at sea, but in modern times the dog is primarily a companion animal. National contacts To find up-to-date contacts for breeders, co... read more

Bernese Mountain Dog

...able Ranking: 78 out of 175 breeds Maintenance: low Adult Bernese Mountain Dog The Bernese Mountain Dog is one of Burke’s Backyard’s recommended breeds, suitable for families with children aged 10 years and over. It falls into a grouping of more energetic breeds with good temperaments but which are probably too large for families with toddlers or very young children. Temperament The Bernese Mountain Dog has been described as gentle and placid, so... read more

Shar-Pei – Dog Breed

Chinese Crested Dog

...og Club of Victoria. If you are interested in finding out more about these dogs, contact; VIC: Chinese Crested Dog Club of Victoria Secretary Carol Slavin Phone: (03) 5191 8252 Email: [email protected] NSW: Chinese Crested Club of NSW Secretary Sandy Pickering Phone: (02) 6352 4196 Email: [email protected] QLD: Chinese Crested Dog Social Club of Queensland Secretary Joanne Tilbrook Phone: (07) 5529 4522 Email: [email protected] WA: Br... read more