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Uluru and Gracie
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Now I know Gracie is black however she would be most unwelcome at Ularu and I think Kings Canyon.... Anyone know of a convenient "Pet Motel" anywhere near there? Other wise I'd have to leave her at Alice and then return to collect her.....
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What about a cat
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Hi Its probably a silly idea but what about traveling with cats.I got this little one about 2 years ago and she behaves more like a dog with me except she does what she wants when she wants.It would break my heart to leave her behind with someone. Thanks
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Pet Care to Extremes
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Just put my girl into Beaches Pet Resort Townsville. What can I say I want to move in with her . I have doubts if she will want to come back to the van . Aircon Cabin, swim session doggy walks turbo tub. If this is a dogs life I want to come back as a dog. Thr prices are reasonable compared to other which pro...
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Fencing or restraint for around van for pets
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Hi all, Greg & I are getting prepared for retiring in 2010 and going to take our little Foxy with us of course. We were wondering what type of restraining fence do any of you use around and under your annexe area - if any? We were hoping we could get some nice sort of plastic picket fencing easy to fol...
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Canine/Feline night time beacons
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Granny seems curious as to what exactly I'll be making on my new machine and here is something I'm going to provide as an exclusive offer strictly to GN's..... Yes its the "Safety Beacon" for dogs and cats that is powered by 3 button cells ( included with instructions) and comes in 3 colour...
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Poison Baits in WA
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I heard a chap on the radio today describing how his dog came back to their caravan (which was in the Sandstone area in a bush camp) and he was carrying the leg of a kangaroo. The chap took the leg off him and almost immediately the dog started to have convulsions and frothing at the mouth and yelping in...
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Daycare Pet Minders
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Planning a trip out to Longreach and Townsville and back down the coast . Intend taking my Lab with us and will be looking for places to leave the dog while I go visit various un-dog friendly places like National Parks and the general tourist traps . Anyone know of places that will take dogs on a day care b...
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My Kind of Park
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Upon arrival at an incredibly beautiful park on top of a hill in the central west of Qld I asked with some trepidation (the other park in town looked horrible) if they accepted pets............to which the reply was "Of Course - it's children we try to exclude!!" Nedless to say I've stay...
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Tick removal
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Xina sent me this tip, good to know, thanks Xina. If you don't know, this is good info whether you live in the city or the country! It is about time for the little stinkers to latch on. Tick removal Spring will be here soon and the ticks will soon be showing their heads. Here is a good way to get them off you...
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Keep your eyes posted
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Today Gracie & I attended the "Field of Remembrance" service at Morshead Vets Home. Very moving and emotional.... Ok so then the Canberra Times arrives with cameras and Gracie stole the show' licking an Air Commodore, Jumping up on the Chief of the general Staffs represntative, all...
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First Time Starter Kit
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Taking our new pup with us on our next trip, end of Aprill for about 4/5 weeks. What suggestions or hints can you experienced 'travelling with pets' people give us first timers. Any do's or dont's ? Max is an Australian Terrier, 4 months old , and may grow to a massive 25 cms. Thanks JohnW -- Edited by jan...
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Escalator fun...
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Gracie has to be trained for escalator/travelator use.... Well this morning we had an early morning appointment at our local shopping mall to Familiarise Gracie with these mechanical contrivances, she was Ok on the travelator but was going no where near the escalator she got her front feet on it the...
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Small Dogs Only
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Hi All, You know what gets up my nose? All these so called pet friendly Caravan Parks that advertise under false pretences. They accept small dogs only. I would say they are only 1/25th Pet Friendly as most of the little (Lap Dogs) yappers, are only that size to my 2 German Shepherds. My apols to all t...
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Dog Training Aids
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Good to see those electric shock dog collars have been banned but I found a good gadjet to train a dog with from Dick Smith. It's an ultrasonic dog trainer that emits an ultrasonic tone at 110 Db when you press the button. Simple to use, when the dog is doing something you do not want ie pulling at the leash e...
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Canine lurks & perks
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The lurks & perks I guess are reward for the job Gracie does. Almost as many as a Guide Dog, except that a Guide Dog has carte blanch! and rightly so I have to get permission for Gracie to do the things a guide dog can do..... But amazingly the relevant authorities have bent over backwards to get the for...
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Travelling with a Budgie.
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Hello All, We will be travelling around with 2 Jack Russells, 1 cat and 1 budgie. Can anyone tell us how the bird and cage get on in the van and how do you stop all the food and water from going everywhere?
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I am ashamed to share the planet with these people!!!!
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just read the posting on todays nomad frontpage, and I am as angry as all hell about it, folks leaving their mates behind, no not husbands or wives, although I could uderstand that at times, the mates that I am talking about is our little four legged buddies, I am most upset and very angry that an animal t...
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Canine Friendly Attractions
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While planning our trip to the west I made enquiries re my Canine associate being allowed into various attractions en route and I have a few replies back so as they come in I'll post them here, likewise if others can add to the list we could build a decent data base.... so here are a few: Pemberton Tramway...
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Interstate restrictions on Canines
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Are there any? I have heard that Alsations are not allowed in some places and I have tried googling with no tangible results. Just Curious as we may be heading to the Glorious West next year and of course Gracie would like to see Kalgoorlie and Cottlesloe...
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Pet friendly Van Parks listings
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I may have posted this before but here it is again. A reasonably comprehensive guide... Of course you would have to phone ahead just to be sure to be sure... http://www.k9.bounceme.net/ Family Parks Australia have quite a few of their parks listed as pet friendly that are not listed on the site above....
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