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The Oxley Dog training Club will hold their Members Christmas Party on 13th December, commencing  at 4.30pm at the club grounds. RSVP Carolyn by 1st December, to allow for catering.

 

 

To view an interesting article on a heart warming  use  for dogs, click here

            Check out a dancing dog on this link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0jNC_w1tSw

 

On Sunday, 16th March, Oxley Dog Training club celebrated Easter with our Annual Easter Bonnet Parade. Our judge, Jill, felt that all the dogs looked wonderful. She therefore declared all the dogs winners. We also enjoyed a BBQ cooked as usual by Jerry.

We also had the official opening of our new entrance. The ribbon was cut by Terry B who manufactured it. The entrance was installed by Terry H. and Jerry. All we need now is someone to paint it.

 

 

Something of interest - a article on bad foods for your dog

One good thing about dogs is that they’re not especially finicky. One bad thing is that they’ll eat just about anything. Unfortunately, that can include foods or other substances that may be potentially toxic. Experts urge you to understand that virtually any substance can be toxic if consumed constantly or at high dosage. Even if no adverse effects are immediately seen, that does not mean a certain substance is safe.

There are many myths about what is or is not safe or healthy for pets. Before getting on the bandwagon, keep in mind the commercial motives of those perpetuating the myth. Demand scientific evidence for the claims, preferably something other than such-and-such was fed in huge amounts to mice and caused this or that symptom.

DOG FOODS TO AVOID

The following lists some of the substances for which there is credible evidence of toxicity at dosages your pet could conceivably consume:

·         Alcoholic Beverages can cause gastrointestinal irritation, drunkenness, tremors, difficult breathing and/or panting, coma and even death;

·         Avocados can result in respiratory distress and the accumulation of fluid around the heart;

·         Chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, seizures, hyperactivity and increased thirst, urination and heart rate can be seen with the ingestion of as little as ¼ ounce of baking chocolate by a 10-pound dog;

·         Coffee, including the grounds and beans, can cause the same symptoms as chocolate;

·         Tomato - fruit is not a problem in moderation, the leaves, stem and unripe fruit are. Ingestion of these can cause GI upset, excess salivation, drowsiness, dilated pupils, and weakness. The same symptoms can be seen with the ingestion of any green plant parts of the potato and many household plants;

·         Xylitol Sweetener in candies and gum can also cause a fairly sudden drop in blood sugar, resulting in depression and seizures;

·         Yeast Dough can be double trouble in that as it rises, the dough can expand the GI tract, possibly causing the intestine to rupture. The yeast can also form alcohol as it rises, leading to alcohol poisoning;

Antifreeze, Cleaning Products and all household chemicals and drugs should be kept out of reach of pets. Some of these substances—such as

·         antifreeze—actually taste good to pets and can cause serious illness and death.

Experts further advise to use caution with spicy foods, cooked bones, singular supplements and virtually any commercial product fed continuously. Again, the principle to keep in mind is that variety is the spice of health. Since anything can potentially be toxic if fed in excess, varying the diet is the best safeguard. Even so-called 100% complete commercial diets have caused serious illness and death when fed exclusively.

If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, immediately call your veterinarian. Be sure to let them know what he has eaten and how much, the estimated time of ingestion, if you know it, and any problems he is experiencing.

 

 

 

This happened recently in Darwin 

A Pack of Dogs Attacking a Crocodile Near Nightcliff

At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty,
and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty.
 

The crocodile, one of the oldest and ultimate predators,
normally considered the "apex predator", can still fall victim to implemented 'team work' strategy, made possible due to the tight knit social structure and "survival of the pack mentality" bred into the canines.

Note that the Alpha Dog has a muzzle hold on the croc preventing it from breathing, while another dog has a hold on the tail to keep it from thrashing. The third dog attacks the soft underbelly of the croc
 

Not for the squeamish!!!!       View photo                               

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