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From: mlhb@mammoth.dr.att.com (Sky Warrior)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Australian Sheppard
Date: 21 Jul 92 14:53:51 GMT

I have an Australian Shepherd mix that I got from the Dumb Friends League.  Cuawn
is one of the most intelligent and gentle dogs I know of.  Cuawn took first place
in his obedience class (beating out many purebreds) as most obedient and most
improved dog (I still have the trophies).

Surprisingly, when we got a puppy, Cuawn became head puppy sitter (we had three
other dogs at the time).  He would let Mirin (the puppy) chew on him all day and
would play with her gently.  If she hurt him, he would take her head in his jaws
and hold her very carefully.  I was truly amazed, considering his jaws could 
crush her head.

As a puppy, Cuawn would nip at your heels (herding instinct is strong in
Australian Shepherds) and he will herd my other dogs around.  Some Aussies can be
skiddish -- due to their herding background, so be sure to properly socialize
your pup.  Remember they are working dogs and require something to do besides
being housepets.  You might want to try obedience, tracking, herding, etc.

Enjoy your Aussie.  They are truly wonderful dogs!


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From: kkeating@acsu.buffalo.edu (Kelly Anne Hinkle)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Cool Dog Tricks Needed
Keywords: dog tricks
Date: 24 Jul 92 16:00:43 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: UB

In article <l707lqINNg2c@news.bbn.com> rfradenb@bbn.com (Roger Fradenburgh) writes:
>Strohs Brewing Co. ran a wonderful commercial a couple of years ago
>that featured four guys sitting at a table playing poker.  Working
>from memory:
>
>"Who wants another Strohs?" asks one.  He gets one taker, then turns
>to a small-ish dog (just a mutt) sitting at his feet.
>
>"Jake, go get Steve another Stohs!"  The dog dutifully trots out of
>the room into the kitchen.  The other three card players chuckle and
>direct "yeah, suuurre" looks and comments at their host, who sits 
>there looking serene and confident.  From the kitchen comes the sound 
>of a door being unlatched and opened, and then closed.
>
>"He's getting it out of the refrigerator," the owner narrates,
>then PSSSTT!!!  
>
>"And now he's opening it," then BLUB BLUB BLUB!
>
>"And now he's pouring it..."  The other three guys exchange looks
>of open-mouthed amazement, then LAP LAP LAP LAP!
>
>The owner's expression suddenly changes to angry consternation.
>
>"JAKE, THAT BETTER BE YOUR WATER DISH!!"

Not to be nit-picky, but it was a German Shepard named Alex.  :)
From: blalock@hpl-otis.hpl.hp.com (Travis Blalock)
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1992 17:14:25 GMT
Subject: Re: Cool Dog Tricks needed
Organization: HP Labs, High Speed Electronics Dept., Palo Alto, CA
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs

In rec.pets.dogs, crane@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Randy Crane) writes:

> Hogan graduates from the almighty Puppy Kindergarten in a couple of weeks and
> he needs to learn a neat trick to show the class.  
> Randy

My spaniel/retriever mix goes out and gets the paper off the driveway
every morning.  She already knew 'get the ball' and 'get the kong' so
learning 'get the paper' was pretty easy.  The hard part was getting her
to grip it tight enough so it wouldn't fall out of her mouth.  I think
she thought it was something she shouldn't play with so she didn't want
to damage it.  Either that or she doesn't like the taste. :-)  She still
can't handle the Sunday paper, but that's okay, even dogs deserve a day
of rest.  The funny thing is that now that we started this ritual, when
someone else gets the paper (like visiting relatives) she really seems
disappointed that she didn't get to bring in the paper.

Have fun,

Travis Blalock
blalock@hpl.hp.com

Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: bradav@auto-trol.com (Brad Davidson)
Subject: To Bait or Not to Bait
Originator: bradav@bradav
Organization: Auto-trol Technology Corporation
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1992 18:48:18 GMT

I just started dog showing this last weekend and was very successful but
I now have a question about baiting.

I do not bait my dog but noticed that most every other handler was including
handlers as events like those on cable.

Most handlers use beef liver or hot dogs but some use squeeze toys.

Are there any rules to using bait?  Am I better off with out bait since I
want to get a CD and I do not think you can bait in the obiedence trial.

What are the advantages to baiting that I am missing?  I have great attention
from my puppy in the ring and even when the judge had a cookie the puppy had
no interest in food.


I would love to read your opinions since all this dog showing and obediance
in new to me and totally different from weight pulling.

Brad Davidson
owner-handler
From: pelli@cbnewsj.cb.att.com (carol.s.furchner)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: dog food allergies
Keywords: allergy food itch
Date: 28 Jul 92 17:49:00 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: AT&T

Chile is a 1-yr old chihuahua female.  She has allergies that cause her
to scratch a lot.  The vet suggested that we put her on a "lamb and
rice" diet and then gradually introduce other foods to determine
what the allergy is.  He suggested buying Iams or some such.

Problem is, Iams "Lamb and Rice" has a lot of other ingredients, including
egg, and we HAVE established that she is allergic to eggs.  
We've checked seven or eight pet stores in the local area, but none carry 
a "lamb and rice" food that doesn't contain egg - in fact, most
dog foods do have egg, it seems.  We did find one dry
food that doesn't contain egg, and that helped but didn't clear up the 
problem completely.

I've heard that there are companies that specialize in
foods for allergic dogs ... unfortunately, that was before we had
an allergic dog, so I don't remember their names.  If you know of
any, could you supply name and address and/or phone number?

If we prepared her food from lamb and rice ourselves, what should we add
to ensure that she gets adequate nutrition?

Or is there another approach we could take?

Thanks!

Carol
From: gdolgner@chelsea.prime.com (Gene Dolgner)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Cool Dog Tricks needed
Date: 28 Jul 92 23:52:26 GMT
Reply-To: gdolgner@chelsea.Prime.COM (Gene Dolgner)
Organization: Computervision, Bedford, MA


My wife and I have been training our Maltese/Poodle cross not to "retrieve",
but to "deliver".  I will give something like a piece of paper to Bitsey and
tell her to "take this to Mommy".  She does, then my wife will do the same
with her and tell her to "take this to Daddy".  She's getting pretty good
at it.  It's good for small deliveries, notes, stray socks, toys, etc.,
especially since we live in a 3 story house with a basement.  Bitsey knows
us all by names now, Mommy, Daddy, Michelle (my daughter), Tramp (the other
dog), and Kitty (as in go chase the cat!).


Gene Dolgner, contractor at large (I may reappear at any time!)
gdolgner@chelsea.Prime.COM
"Life goes slower when you graze."  -  Northern Exposure
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: cldavies@nyx.cs.du.edu (cindy davies)
Subject: What's so bad about puppy mills?
Organization: Nyx, Public Access Unix @ U. of Denver Math/CS dept.
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 92 12:12:39 GMT

Rapid City Journal July 28, 1992.
     Dogs seized from farm at Wessington Springs

     The  Humane Society is looking for temporary 
     shelter for the animals until the court makes it decision 
     in the case.

     Sioux Falls (AP) Reprinted without permission

     Dogs and puppies at a farm near Wessington Springs have been
     seized by Sioux Falls Humane Society workers and will be kept
     until the courts decide permanent custody, officials said.

     About 160 dogs and puppies were transferred from the Gary
     Haiar farm to the fairgrounds in Sioux Falls on Saturday.

     "It was urgent, and we had to do it," said Nilo Sando,
     director of the Sioux Falls Humane Society  "Some may never be
     able to be adopted.  They're still his property, but we have
     them in protective custody."

     Haiar was arrested in early July and faces 17 counts of
     inhumane treatment of animals.  He was released on the
     condition he work with the Humane Society to care for the
     dogs.

     Humane Society officials checked the dogs last Thursday and
     consulted with Jerauld (Co.) State's Attorney Casey Bridgeman
     who agreed the dogs should be taken, said Sando.

     Sioux Falls veterinarian Dayton Williams said the dogs had
     worms, diarrhea, matted hair and most required medical
     attention.  The dogs were in much worse condition than those
     found recently at a Mitchell dog farm, he said.

     The animals in the worst condition were taken to Humane
     Society offices in Sioux Falls and Huron.  May of those dogs
     were pregnant or already had litters and weren't getting
     proper care on Haiar's farm, said Sando

     Mac  Hasvold, a member of the Sioux Falls Humane Society
     board, was among those who visited the farm Thursday.

     "You couldn't even call it sub-sub-sub-standard," said
     Hasvold.

     Many had no place to lie down except in mud and water mixed
     with feces and urine, he said.  Several cats at the farm were
     found standing in an inch of water with worms in it.

     Sando said the Humane Society was looking for temporary
     shelter for the animals until the court made its decision in
     the case.  The animals must be removed from the fairgrounds
     because of the coming Sioux Empire Fair.

     "Most of these dogs are vary friendly, and once we get their
     health problems under control, they'll be OK," said Williams.

End quoted material.
If any one can help with food or medical expenses the address of
the Sioux Falls Humane Society is:
2001 N. 3rd Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD
57104

(605)338-4441

Disclaimer: I have no connection with the Humane Soc. or any of the
parties involved.
--
Life among academics has taught me that a well-expressed opinion is
usually better than a badly expressed fact, so far as professional
advancement goes.  --Gabaldon, Outlander.
cldavies@silver.sdsmt.edu        cldavies@nyx.cs.du.edu
Xref: sparky rec.pets.dogs:9172 ne.forsale:3258
From: scm@harvee.billerica.ma.us (S. Mudgett aka little gator)
Subject: Re: Dalmation for adoption
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs,ne.forsale
Date: 31 Jul 92 05:03:18 GMT
Distribution: ne
Organization: gators 'r us
X-Version: Rodney's UUCP modules 02/11/90 V1.18


In article <156550INN8a3@seven-up.East.Sun.COM> ppk@East.Sun.COM
(Pravin Kumar - Sun BOS Software) writes:

> There's a 1 year old male Dalmation for adoption to a good home.
as keeper of a local all-breed rescue list, i keep a track of breed rescue
people.  last week a woman named heidi called me looking for a dalmatian. she
had one already so she knew the breed, and she sounded like she'd be a great
home.  sadly, i told her that i don't know of any dalmatian rescue in my area,
and gave her a list of local shelters to try.

yesterday, i saw your post, called her, and gave her the phone #.   when
i got home from work heidi had left a msg saying she loved the dog and will
probably take him!  she said the current owners wondered where i'd heard about 
him, so now i have to call and explain that.

i hear so many sad stories, it's nice when it works out like this.
s
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-- little gator aka s. mudgett     email: scm@harvee.billerica.ma.us
-- friend of a gator is a friend of mine
From: gdolgner@chelsea.prime.com (Gene Dolgner)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Cool Dog Tricks needed
Date: 29 Jul 92 00:02:33 GMT
Organization: Computervision, Bedford, MA
Reply_To: gdolgner@chelsea.Prime.COM (Gene Dolgner)

In article <1992Jul23.182109.14518@cbfsb.cb.att.com> millios@cbnewsf.cb.att.com (william.l.millios) writes:

>You could always watch David Letterman for ideas.
>He had one Golden Retriver on there that would put a basketball
>through a hoop.  Owner bounces ball, dog hits it with his nose,
>ball goes through hoop.

And don't forget the dog that could drink from it's master's mouth!  I still
can see this one after several years.  It's the kind of thing that sticks
in your brain for A LONG TIME!


Gene Dolgner, contractor at large (I may reappear at any time!)
gdolgner@chelsea.Prime.COM
"Life goes slower when you graze."  -  Northern Exposure
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: dpavlich@Chaos.mcs.kent.edu (Dave Pavlich)
Subject: Chewing/Biting Problem
Organization: Kent State University
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1992 15:51:08 GMT

I just purchased an 8 week-old Dalmation and have a question. He is catching
on to my commands (sit, down, come) pretty quickly as well as doing his
'business' on the paper. However I have ran into a problem with his chewing.
I have read 3 good books and all warn of the 'Chewing Period' for puppies.
I have bought him several Nylabone chewing toys which he loves, however his
teeth often find there way onto my fingers and arms during playful sessions.
He listens when I scold him for chewing on the couch but hasn't quite caught
on to why I scold him for chewing on me. Is this a stage or should I keep
scolding for the duration of the 'Chewing Period'. 

 Thanks in advance !

please email to:
----
  Dave Pavlich				           (dpavlich@mcs.kent.edu)
  Department of Mathematics/Computer Science
  Kent State University
  Kent Ohio
From: mjohnson@stake.DaytonOH.NCR.COM (Marget Johnson)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Home vet manual title??
Date: 28 Jul 92 16:30:27 GMT
Reply-To: mjohnson@stake.DaytonOH.NCR.COM (Marget Johnson)
Organization: Stakeholder Relations, NCR Corp in Dayton,OH

In article <1992Jul27.195951.5376@ultb.isc.rit.edu> kls4344@ritvax.isc.rit.edu
writes:
>       Would some kind soul please e-mail me (or post) the title of that home
>veterinary reference manual so many of you endorsed?  

The one I use is "The Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Hanbook" by Carlson & Giffin
(both males!). Also avialble is "Dog Owner's Encyclopedia of Veterinary
Medicine" by Hart, the "Complete Guide of Dog Health" by the AMC, and (my
constant bedtime reading companion) "Merck Veterinary Manual" .
All of the above are available from Foster & Smith Pet Supplies (800-826-7206)
as well as other supply houses.
*******************************
Marget Johnson
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From: mlhb@mammoth.dr.att.com (Sky Warrior)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW!
Date: 21 Jul 92 15:08:46 GMT

I would suggest you take your dog to another vet (I know you're tight on cash,
but I think you should) for a second opinion.  Your vet may be good, but
sometimes a fresh view might be needed.

I think the other Netters have some valid ideas. Poppers could have been poisoned 
by something he ate like wild mushrooms or he might have an intestinal blockage 
that isn't showing up on x-rays.  X-rays can be iffy -- if the dog isn't situated 
just right, something might not show up.

Good Luck.

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Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: INRS@RICEVM1.RICE.EDU (April O. Henry)
Subject: Re: Burglars and dogs: results of a survey
Organization: Rice University  
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1992 19:54:44 GMT

Hi,
I just got a new puppy (BEAUTIFUL Male Boxer).  He is absolutely wonderful
and I am surprised how eager to please and intellengent he is.  OK, so I'm
a "little" excited about my new friend.
 
Anyway, I have a question.  How do you find a REALLY good vet.  One that is
interested in the general health and well-being of the dog and not just
"major medical"?
 
I would appreciate any help you could suggest.  Also, I live in Houston
and would appreciate any specific recommendations if you don't mind
sharing some of your experiences with me as to why you like your vet.
If that's too nosy, I apologize.  I just want to get someone to help me
keep this little guy healthy and happy.
 
Thanks in advance!
april - inrs@ricevm1.rice.edu
 
p.s.   oh yeah --- does anyone out there know the name of the training
book by the monks???
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: richard@bach.udel.edu (Richard Gordon)
Subject: Re: Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Organization: University of Delaware
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1992 17:34:17 GMT

In article <1992Jul28.172509.1043@iti.org> jag@iti.org (Jacqueline A. Giles) writes:
>
>(ps. - antoher thing, RRs whine alot.)

Not always true.  Ours, and many others I know, are very quiet unless
something they don't understand approaches their property or they are
in a situation they didn't expect:  e.g., tied to a stake or put in an
xpen at a picnic when it is time to eat after running free around the
yard just before that.

Cheers,
Richard
-- 
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CNS User Services, Smith Hall          or  gordon@udel.edu
University of Delaware                 or  acs02244@udelvm.bitnet
Newark, DE 19716 USA (302-831-1717) 
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: schalene@sequent.com (Schalene Dagutis)
Subject: Re: Time enough for a dog?
Organization: Sequent Computer Systems Inc.
Distribution: rec
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 92 17:42:59 GMT

>In article <1992Jul19.143722.13827@vax5.cit.cornell.edu>, u2zj@vax5.cit.cornell.edu (Stanton) writes:

Stanton's desire to know if he has enough time for a dog deleted....

I think its wonderful that you have spent so much time researching
owning a dog before you get one.  This is an important sign that you
would be serious about your responsibilities and is a big plus.  If
more people would do the same......

I, too, believed as you did and though I loved dogs never had one when
I was single.  When I got married, my husband "came with a dog."  He
and his first wife got Chester as a puppy.  His first wife never liked 
the dog after he did a perfectly normal puppy thing -- chewed up a pair 
of her shoes.  So when they got divorced, my husband "got custody" of
Chester.  

I loved Chester and he was an important part of our family until he
died last November.  We thought we wouldn't get another dog -- too
busy.  But one night my husband came home and said "its just not the
same without a pooch around."  We discussed the time and effort 
required and decided to make the commitment.

It was the best decision we've ever made.  I found out that there are
so many things about raising a dog I love.  Obedience training,
playing, having that furry thing curled up against your feet at
night...

But it does take a lot of time and dedication.  If you can give your
dog lots of that when you're home, I don't think working full time
will be a problem.  Our evenings and weekends are devoted to doing
"family" things with our dog.  We've even made a game out of trimming
the bushes.  If you ask Max to "help with the yard work" he bounds out
of his puppy door and heads for the shed.  

Maybe others will have different opinions, but I think you can work
full time and have a dog...it was a new opinion for me and I hope
you'll consider it.  

schalene
From: barkerb@slab.unt.edu (BOB BARKER)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Westie Skin Problems
Date: 28 Jul 92 16:22:12 GMT
Organization: School of Library & Info Sci, UNT

I'm sure this has been talked to death but I'm new to the net and would like 
some help.  I have a westie, 4 yrs. old with what appears to be allergies (
or so diagnosed by the vet).  He itches a lot, loses hair, and has a 
yellowish stripe down his back (though I'm not sure if it related).  I have 
tried everything from different soaps (once or twice a week as per the vets 
instructions) to dips to flea bombs.  The fleas are gone but he still 
itches.  I saw a posting for using Solarcaine on a Wheaton but with the 
sensitive skin for the Westie, I am cautious.  Any suggestions or help (
cheap - I am a student) would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

Bob Barker
INTERNET BARKERB@SLAB.UNT.EDU
From: janew@woobaby.EBay.Sun.COM (Jane Woo)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: canine good citizen test
Date: 29 Jul 92 21:26:59 GMT
Reply-To: janew@woobaby.EBay.Sun.COM
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
NNTP-Posting-Host: woobaby.ebay.sun.com

Congrats!!!  I guess I was off on my dates.  WRO did put on this test, but
it happened in July (past) than in August when I thought it did.  The WRO
will be putting on their Fall Workshop at Cal State Hayward on Sept. 12th.

The Fall Workshop will include:

	Tattoo Clinic
	Obeidence Clinic
	Carting 
	Agility

Bring a lunch and some water.... and enjoy a day with your dog!!

Oh, I don't think that having a CGC certificate will get you any other
previleges.... just know that you have a friend that can go just about
anywhere with you.

-jane

In article 23491@leland.Stanford.EDU, rmmchlsk@leland.Stanford.EDU (robert michalski) writes:
> In article <l6r3veINNe6t@male.EBay.Sun.COM> janew@woobaby.EBay.Sun.COM writes:
> 
> >My club, Western Rottweiler Owners (WRO), will be putting on this
> >test sometime in August (I think).  If you are interested in participating
> >or just watching, I'll be glad to send you some info.  Oh- this will be
> >happening at Cal State Hayward, in Hayward CA.
> >
> >-jane
> >
> >
> 
> My Belgian Terv, Nikita, won her good canine citizen award at the WRO test in 
> Hayward.
> 
> Are there any practical benefits to having a GCC award?  (That is, can my dog
> go places where dogs without this award can't go?)
> 
> Thanks,
> Rob