About Oz Show Dogs General Forums.

The Oz Show Dogs General forum section is made up of the following sections and include appropriate link pages.

Oz Show Dogs Competitions : - This section has been setup for Oz Show Dogs Competition Results and lists past winners in our Hall of Fame.

Introductions: - New to the forum? Introduce yourself to the other members here.

General Discussion: - A place for everyone to discusses dog issues that are not cover in other part of the forum. Robust debate is encouraged, but messages which are slanderous, rude or derogatory may be removed.

Health Issues: - Sub-forums:

General Dog Health and Care : - This section for the discussion of Dog Health and Care.

Canine Diabettes : - A place to discuss Canine Diabettes.

Canine Epilepsy : - To help each other with information and support on Canine Epilepsy.

Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat Conditions. : - Having problems or you could offer suggestions and support.

Genetic Disorders of Dogs: - For discussions on Hip Displasia, Intervertebral Disc Degerated, Cervical Vertebral Deformity(wobbler), etc....

Poisons : - To share knowledge and experience.

Skin Parasite and Diseases: - For discussion about fleas, Manage, Hot Spots, Dermatitis, White Tail Spider Bite and Other Skin Diseases.

Vaccination and Fatal Diseases: - Discussions on the different Vaccinations and Fatal Diseases. eg. Distemper, Parvo, etc .......

Worms & Intestine Problems : - Discussion on various type of worms such as Heartworm, Round worm, etc.........

Tail Docking :- Robust debate is encouraged, but messages which are slanderous, rude or derogatory may be removed.

Whelping :- Share your experiences and knowledge about Whelping here. Or to ask for information.

Canine Photography & Art: - Here you can share your feelings, your dog's story or simply comfort others who need it most.

Dog and Puppy Training: - Sub-forums:

Dog Activities Encyclopaedia : - This Encyclopaedia is created by forum members Submitting Information. Meaning it has been written by forum members (in there own words) to help other members with information on Dog Activities. Please respect the copy right of others, (eg. Writers) do not cut and paste from other pages. All posts are sent to Oz Show Dogs to be accessed and then posted in there section. Sections include:- Agility, Canine Freestyle (dance), Carting, Dog Obedience, Dog Shows, Dog Sledding, Drug And Customs Dogs, Earthdog, Flyball, Herding, Livestock Guardian Dog, Police Dogs, Sheepdog Trial, Skijoring, Therapy Dog, Tracking, War Service Dogs & Weight Pulling.

Agility Training : - Share your experience or ask for help on Agility Training.

Behavioural Problems : - Having problems or you could offer suggestions and support. Please use this forum for all behaviour related posts.

Canine Freestyle (Dance) : - To learn more and discuss Canine Freestyle (Dance). Including Links for more information.

Dog Obedience Training & General Training Topics : - For general training of your dog or to offer help and experience. Please also check out Oz Show Dogs Directory for clubs.

Earthdog : - Share your experience or learn about Earthdog. Including links for Earthdog Information, Clubs and Resources.

Flyball : - For Discussion, Information and Links on Flyball.

Herding : - For all types of dog herding. Plus links for information.

House Training : - Share information and experience on house training your dog or puppy. Also include is link on information and health issue regarding house training.

Mushing (Dog Power) : - This discussion forum covers several areas of Dog Power. Including Carting, Skijoring, Sledding, Weight Pulling, etc...

Puppy Socializing and Training : - For the foundation of your Puppies Temperament and Obedience Training. Share your experience or give your support to new comers.

Show Training : - Share information and experience on Show Training your dog or puppy. Also includes a link page with information for Show Training.

Therapy Dogs : - Share your experience and discuss Therapy Dogs. Includes links for more information on Therapy Dogs.

Tracking Dog : - For people to discuss, methods of training Tracking Dog and equipment.

Tricks : - For fun discuss how people train their dog to do Tricks. Includes Dog Tricks Links pages.

All Dogs go to Heaven: - Here you can share your feelings, your dog's story or simply comfort others who need it most.

Dog Jokes & Fun things to do : - Just for fun share your joke and anecdotes.

Dog Book or Dog Movie Review : - Have you read a good Dog Book or seen a good Dog Movie. Why not tell others what you thought of it and give it a rating from 1 to 10. Please Note:- All Posts for Dog Book or Dog Movie reviews are moderated.

Diets & Nutrition : - Sub-forums: -

BARF : - For people to discuss or who feed their dogs a raw diet, usually described as BARF (an acronym for either Bones And Raw Foods or Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods)

Dog Food Recipes: - Share your Home made dog food and treat recipes.

Feeding and Diet: - Share and discuss feeding methods here.

Dog Friendly Places: - Sub-forums: -

Australia: - Non-Commercial places that are dog friendly here in Australia.

Overseas: - Non-Commercial places that are dog friendly Overseas from Australia.

New Zealand: - Non-Commercial places that are dog friendly in New Zealand.

Good Home Wanted, Retired or Rescue. : - The following forum is for dogs or puppies that are in need of Good Home, Retired or Rescued.

Lost and Found : - Sub-forums: -

Australia: - Please let us know which State in Australia you are from.

Overseas: - Please let us know which country your from.

New Zealand : - Please let us know which part of New Zealand you are from.

Suggestions / Help / Messages regarding forum: - Please post your suggestions, comments for improvements or help for these Forums here.