DFB5.0
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It's no different to bears, coyote's and rattle snakes. Keep in mind that most visiting Australia are probably sticking to the main capital cities, not the country areas that may have wild animals in the bush.
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Mach VII
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Believe it or not the thing you have to worry about in this area is small and tiny, totally stealth, easy to dismiss, you might not even realize that one has bit you until it's too late...
Black legged ticks (also known as deer ticks) can carry Lyme disease which may cause short term illness but also can cause a lifetime of debilitating symptoms. Once contracted it continues in the background and can bring on a slew of issues many years after the initial infection.
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Definitely.Believe it or not the thing you have to worry about in this area is small and tiny, totally stealth, easy to dismiss, you might not even realize that one has bit you until it's too late...
Black legged ticks (also known as deer ticks) can carry Lyme disease which may cause short term illness but also can cause a lifetime of debilitating symptoms. Once contracted it continues in the background and can bring on a slew of issues many years after the initial infection.
That Lyme Diseasae is no joke.
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We had a little play date this afternoon. The size difference means Olly was a little intimidated, however much fun was had, to the point where he protested going home.
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Love how his tail revs up over time once he realizes there's nothing but fun to be had with these two!
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A little update on Mr. Olly.................
We are now firmly into a daily routine. The midday walk is highly anticipated, he waits for me at the door, which is where his harness and lead are hung up. Despite the anticipation, putting on said harness is a hazardous procedure, he wriggles and bites with much gusto. He's also gotten very strong, pulling against the lead with barely contained excitement, only broken when he stops for sniff. He sits with me on the deck while I have breakfast, enjoying the autumn sunshine. At night, after his evening meal and a chase of the ball, he curls up next to me while I write or do bookwork. He's also taken to watching TV, especially if other animals are involved, last night he started barking at the dogs on the screen.
He's now at the age where I'm supposed to have him desexed. I know its standard procedure, but we've become so attached that I don't want to leave him there. He's not been left without his people around for more than a few hours since he came home. Same applies to having his coat clipped.
We are now firmly into a daily routine. The midday walk is highly anticipated, he waits for me at the door, which is where his harness and lead are hung up. Despite the anticipation, putting on said harness is a hazardous procedure, he wriggles and bites with much gusto. He's also gotten very strong, pulling against the lead with barely contained excitement, only broken when he stops for sniff. He sits with me on the deck while I have breakfast, enjoying the autumn sunshine. At night, after his evening meal and a chase of the ball, he curls up next to me while I write or do bookwork. He's also taken to watching TV, especially if other animals are involved, last night he started barking at the dogs on the screen.
He's now at the age where I'm supposed to have him desexed. I know its standard procedure, but we've become so attached that I don't want to leave him there. He's not been left without his people around for more than a few hours since he came home. Same applies to having his coat clipped.
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These are three of my favourite photos, taken on the 1st of February this year, three days after he came home. Within three days we had bonded.
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Mr. Olly and I went for a big walk this afternoon, we then swung by to have a play date with our friends.
Curled up and fast asleep after an impromptu bath. The play date had been going beautifully — Olly initiating play with his bigger friends, chasing them around at full speed, pure joy. He'd gotten a little dirty, but nothing major. Then, for reasons known only to both of us, he stepped off the side of the pool onto the plastic cover and plunged straight in. Mildly dirty to fully saturated in five seconds flat. Naturally, once plucked from the water, he tore through the garden and emerged dirtier than before. That earned him a bath.
Such is puppy life.
Curled up and fast asleep after an impromptu bath. The play date had been going beautifully — Olly initiating play with his bigger friends, chasing them around at full speed, pure joy. He'd gotten a little dirty, but nothing major. Then, for reasons known only to both of us, he stepped off the side of the pool onto the plastic cover and plunged straight in. Mildly dirty to fully saturated in five seconds flat. Naturally, once plucked from the water, he tore through the garden and emerged dirtier than before. That earned him a bath.
Such is puppy life.
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Ever since my pre-teen days I've had the privilege of being in the company of German Shepherds. I've always liked German Shepherds because they are like, ultimate dog. Smart, loyal, energetic. They are such a dignified bree......
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This is my Petey Cat... He's laying on his back wanting his belly rub. Do you see the look in those eyes? It's a trap! When you go to rub that belly invite he springs the trap of claw, claw, claw, claw, claw, claw, bite bite bite.
Good thing I like this little guy.
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Another MTB adventure with Winslow curtesy of my Weekend Therapy Machines...
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