Still having real trouble finding a genuine retired working dog

Inger wrote:

Yes, but he's 12 years old, so realistically, how long would we have him for?

I'll wait to check out what Hawai has to offer. If I wasn't stuck in Auckland for the next few weeks, we could go and visit sooner.

I have been supplementing the mostly useless and older lab x’s on para mountain formula these days in their dinner. Makes a big difference to mobility overall and of a winter evening, I was buying two formulas, a bulk one for the older nag, and a separate for the canines, but last purchase was told the formula was the same….

My Point being if it’s just a wee joint issue holding back on a purchase of a good older pup, then this is a good support system.

I'll email you Inger

Hi Hawai, did you get my email about visiting you in a couple of weeks?

I too am looking for a retired working dog. Found one in Gisbourne as well, problem was that there are No couriers that can bring them to Northland. Tried Petcourier and private carriers, unable to connect, only option was to go there and pickup, by this time the owner dog had been rehomed.

max2 wrote:

Inger wrote:

Yes, but he's 12 years old, so realistically, how long would we have him for?

I'll wait to check out what Hawai has to offer. If I wasn't stuck in Auckland for the next few weeks, we could go and visit sooner.

I have been supplementing the mostly useless and older lab x’s on para mountain formula these days in their dinner. Makes a big difference to mobility overall and of a winter evening, I was buying two formulas, a bulk one for the older nag, and a separate for the canines, but last purchase was told the formula was the same….

My Point being if it’s just a wee joint issue holding back on a purchase of a good older pup, then this is a good support system.

Our old dog with arthritis in practically every joint improved significantly when we supplemented with hoki oil from Newflands near Auckland. It has a high content of EPA and DHA which our vet said have both been shown in studies to be beneficial for arthritic joints. We have been able to reduce antinflammatories and seen her go back to being able to jump in the car after needing a ramp.
We are wondering whether we should take some of it too!

Do you need a ramp to get into the car?

Muz1 wrote:

Do you need a ramp to get into the car?

No, but we use cars designed for humans to get into easily, whereas the dog must leap into the high back portion...

Hawkspur wrote:

Muz1 wrote:

Do you need a ramp to get into the car?

No, but we use cars designed for humans to get into easily, whereas the dog must leap into the high back portion...

The Toyota ad comes to mind here. Have you ever heard your dog swear that "B" word when he's missed the deck?:lol:

Seriously though, I think it is easy to overlook animal health as our pets and helpers age. I think my cat "Toerag" may have arthritis as she is getting increasingly grumpy;. objects sometimes when picked up and doesn't climb trees as once she enjoyed. Mind you she is also carrying too much weight.

I don't really know Max2. I'm not really big on socialising with a big group that I don't know.

Well, Hawai hasn't been in touch and I can't get hold of her, so I'm still looking for a dog.

Hi Inger ...have you seen this guy ...I know a long way but Pet Transport for the right dog is not bad

Ted – Queenstown

About Ted:
Ted is a large, male Beardie, aged 9 years old.

Description:
Ted has been a working dog his whole life but needing to retire now due to injury. Will make a great pet or company for someone after a dog who will hang on the back door etc Ted loves going for walks and is very laid back.

Is Ted used to children? Yes.
Is Ted used to cats? Don’t know.
Is Ted toilet-trained? Don’t know.
Is Ted used to stock? Yes.
Is Ted used to chickens? Yes.
How well does Ted get on with other dogs? Great.
Ted lives in Queenstown, South Island.
A bit about Ted’s personality:
Very laid back and easy to have around, not overly affectionate but very loyal.

About me:
My name: Eve.
My e-mail address: [email protected]
My phone number: 0276484316

He's a nice looking dog, but that's an awfully long way for an old dog to travel. Plus, I still need him to be able to round up sheep, so the injury could be a problem for him.

retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/

Yep, been there. At present, the first four dogs in the North Island list have photos taken of the dogs inside a house - enough said. 'Retired Working Dog' must mean different things to different people.

A local hunter, with connections to the wider farming community is going to keep a lookout for me. He hunts on some large farms, where they have lots of dogs and as they get too old, they need retirement lifestyle blocks to go to. So I'm hoping we'll have a new dog soon.

I am still looking to, if your hunting mate finds you one, keep me in mind as well. Thanks