UK Labradoodle Association

Fair enough! And to be fair the problem usually is with the owner. And I guess you've got to make TV interesting too

Hmmmm. I thought there would be fans, which why I didn't want to dis' it. I can definately see the point about correcting the owner rather than the dog. I just think the press-ups and karate black-belts and 'DOG IN!' is pure TV. Dogs are not intimidated by black-belts, they don't go in for that sort...

The Jack Russell did very well so there was no question of giving it away, must have been a different one.

I think there are some good bits but whats with all the press-ups and the attitude?

Dunno. Just caught sight of it and watched it, probably is a repeat I suppose. This one had an Jack Russell that peed everywhere, a cat murdering bull terrier and a hyper-active (and very beautiful) Weimaraner.
Just wondered what people thought about it.

Watched this last night.
Did anyone else, and what did you think of it?

Sounds bad! Smoking must be the nuclear option, it just obliterates everything that would be sensitive to the pollen Poor guy!
I've been lucky as I have either worked at sea or near the coast for my whole working life.

I suffer with hay-fever, which is a nightmare in the summer. I start on the Zirtek around now and move into sun-glasses about the same time as I also have photo-phobia and keratoconous (all related). The best advice I got was to start eating local honey about this time of year. If you have a farmer'...

Hi, We had some success with this and our last dog who was a bit hyper. I am not an expert but this worked for us. We started with the amichien bonding that Jan Flemming recommends in her book,'the dog listener'. Basically, this comes down to giving the dog a stiff ignoring when you first meet and g...

I've never met an agressive Staffie either. I think that in general terms a dog is a dog. Smaller dogs have more to be nervous about, bigger dogs are more cocky! Like Amber says every dog has the chance to be balanced. I think statistically there are more labrador bites because there are more labrad...

FattySplash; you are sooo right! I think the whole breed thing is a bit of a myth in that a balanced dog is no threat to anyone. Of course, it has been stated very correctly that certain types of people go for the 'dog-on-a-rope' image. I grew up with boxers so I never really associated them with th...

Vicky, It wasn't easy as my Newfie, Hudson was bouncy with a capital BOOOIIIIINNNGGG! :shock: As a puppy of 6 months plus he would jump on other dogs or people to play, covering people with mud and slobber and making dogs pretty grumpy too :( He was by this stage bigger than the average lab so we ha...

Really sorry to hear about this. She is in the best hands of course and I am sure the vet will look after her. That won't stop you worrying...
Best of luck with it.

I too get annoyed by neurotics who over react to being approached by an obviously friendly dog. But on the other hand, my Mum is absolutely terrified of dogs and reacts irrationally to them. Its not her fault, so I try to bear that in mind when approaching others. With my old Newfie, it was very imp...

Hi, Don't be so hard on yourself! Given that the situation was less than ideal, I would say you had to intervene before it got out of hand. The situation you walk away from calmly is a situation you have won! Muzzy knows you are a calm pack leader who will protect her. She will learn to be calm in t...

That's a lot of dog, but I always felt you can trust big dogs. I don't know why but I love big dogs. My Newfie was 65Kgs but so friendly. :D I saw the Nepolitan Mastiff on Crufts - 16 Stones :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: And what a beautiful animal. :D There was also someone who wrote in about 'Sa...