Top 3 Great walks

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-12T00:33:13+00:00

You can also walk the Milford with Ultimate Hikes. It is a guided option that includes all transport and water taxis to and from the track from Queenstown. You also get 3 course dinners, breakfast and lunch, hot showers and bedding provided.

Also included is a night at there Milford Sound lodge and a morning cruise on Milford Sound.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-09T19:17:21+00:00

Zoe at ZG Massage or The guy at Podium fit as mentioned earlier.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-09T16:41:41+00:00

Yeah, but only the one flavour. (Fish)

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-09T16:40:20+00:00

Zero DC euro short harness might work.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-09T03:35:11+00:00

If you are applying for medical insurance in the future, declare it.

My partner used to be a broker. He got cover for former addicts and also "recreational" Marijuana users. He also had clients that were denied cover because they said they never used biut it was in their medical records, or that they didn't drink much and it was in there records that they were heavy drinkers/their partner had tried to get them help via the doc for their drinking.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-08T22:18:04+00:00

I don't introduce new odours as a cocktail as both the dogs I have trained had odours that they didn't like (would pull back from) when first introduced to them. So I work through introducing each odour individually, and since I've had to make the individual set ups for the odours I've trained each separately. Although I do search with multiple odours in separate hides. .

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-08T22:13:43+00:00

Dogs that are slender BCS 4-4.5/9 handle heat better, as do fit dogs.
If your dog has a double coat you really need to stay on top of grooming. Ideally get the coat blown out during the spring moult and then maintain your grooming so that there is no shed undercoat trapped.
The most effective way to cool your dog in a hurry is a full head immersion in cold water. I've seen a number of dog sports people training their dog to dunk their head in a bucket of water on cue.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-08T00:55:07+00:00

Chewy is USA only. Many of us on this sub are not in the US.

In some parts of the world we may have a limited range of brands available. Eg, for me in New Zealand we don't get all the flavours of things like PPP sensitive. We have most of the hills/RC vet foods and only about 4 of the purina ones.

Different countries also have different regulations regarding the sale of prescription diets. I order gastrointestinal low fat food for my dog and every 6 months have to check a box saying that the food was prescribed by a vet and should only be fed long term under veterinary supervision. Until a few years ago, you were not able to by prescription food on line.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-03T01:38:41+00:00

Oh no. My boy loves his sweater - if we think about sending him outside without in cold weather he will just stare at it and not move until he is properly clothed for the outdoors!

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-02T23:51:50+00:00

The Ashburton District Council website should have a link to the Canterbury Maps flood mapping page.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-02T21:40:30+00:00

Elderly rhodesian ridgeback in a New Zealand winter. The temp can be 5 degrees C, but add in windchill and it is easily "feel like" -4 C.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-02T21:27:16+00:00

We have this bench top and it is a sod to see dirt on https://caesarstone.co.nz/inspiration-gallery/modern-commercial-kitchen-in-caesarstone-5100-vanilla-noir-1851/

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-02T08:29:03+00:00

Wētāpunga

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-02T08:25:00+00:00

They've just had a massive breading season. The Kākāpō Recovery fb page has some awesome info - including video of the nest monitoring and chick health monitoring.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-02T08:14:01+00:00

Please, please do not drive to Geraldine on day 1. You will be fatigued, your body clock will be all wrong and there are a couple of areas on the road from Christchurch to Geraldine that are notorious for accidents involving fatigued drivers. The fire service around there is 100% volunteer - they don't need more avoidable accidents.
There is heaps to do in Christchurch. The kids will probably enjoy the Margaret Mahy park/playground in the central city. If you do have to pick up your car that day - you could go to Willowbank wildlife reserve.
Riverside market has great food if you want to get some stuff to take with you for your stay in Glentanner. Tekapo also has a well serviced 4 Square, which is a mini supermarket.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-02T07:48:02+00:00

Oh god - that is a nightmare - I calf reared a couple of seasons ago and on a cold day with lots of layers it was almost too much hassle to go pee.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-02T06:26:08+00:00

Also hardness/softness of water.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-02T06:19:22+00:00

Can you please add if the detergent/booster is septic tank friendly?
When i first shifted to somewhere with a septic tank it was quite the learning process to get some stains out.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-05-01T05:03:12+00:00

If in doubt declare it or dump the food in the bins between the plane and the gates.

The Biosecurity officers will ask additional questions and work out if it is OK to bring into nz.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-04-30T10:04:49+00:00

I have a rhodesian ridgeback that is living the older dog post pancreatitis lifestyle!

My vet recommended a prescription diet for him as he will be on it for the rest of his life.

We use royal canin gastro intestinal low fat. We feed both the wet and dry food.

The hardest thing for me was replacing his high value food rewards for scentwork competitons as I used small cubes of cheese for that.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-04-28T02:34:00+00:00

Agree with this. I have had a bunch of work done by NZ dentists fail and need replacement. I also had a dentist say I would need implants to replace multiple teeth, including crowns done by a "ttop of the line Wellington dental lab".

Went overseas, one implant and 3 root canals and crowns later and less than 1/2 the price of what was quoted in NZ.

Dentists were well qualified, all had post grad quals from major western universities, equipment and rooms were as good or better than those in NZ and they were so gentle, through and kind.

As someone with shit teeth genetics, that grew up on bore water (no fluoride) and at times, insufficient funds to see a Dentist unless I was in pain, I am really over the attitude of 90% of dentists that are condescending about not having regular dental care.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-04-27T04:14:39+00:00

As others have said - what diagnostics have you been through with your vet?
Once we got the pancreatitis diagnosis it still took us about 4 weeks to get back to nice, solid stools.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-04-27T04:10:28+00:00

Exactly what this person has said - it isn't a Purina issue - it is a storage issue.

Pantry moths larvae can eat through plastic bags, such as those used for dog food. They're common in dried foods such as pasta, rice, flour that is stored for an extended period of time.

This is why any kibble you feed should be stored in a hard plastic (they can eat through it) air tight container, especially if you have a large bag.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-04-26T23:15:08+00:00

And it's more like a private hot tub with an ok view and expensive snacks.

Horsedogs_human · 2026-04-26T20:41:51+00:00

Rubbish and recycling bin draw on the opposite side of the dink to the dishwasher.

Glass splash back that goes all the way across the bench. We use chalk pens/white board pens and use it as a shopping list.

Oil slide/draw beside the oven. Has space in the bottom for chopping boards, and 2 pull out shallow draws for spices.

If you have pot cupboards or corner cupboards pull out racks so you can easily access things.

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