Chat with Shumin about Charlie the 4WD Dog

Chat with Shumin about Charlie the 4WD Dog

I met Shumin and her husband some years ago, so when I got a chance to prerecord an episode, chatting about the 4WD Westie, I jumped at it. Our casual chat covered many topics from how to prepare for travelling with a dog, what is required to make sure all goes well. What to look out for, even how to choose a pet, as well as training when time is limited. With Charlie being a minor celebrity and his Mum and Dad both fantastic Hosts & Presenters on TV I learnt a lot myself. 

Following are things spoken about, of course you can contact us if you have any questions. Importantly if you feel you have a career or experience which other Aussie Pet Owners can benefit from with any aspect of any kind of pet please message us. We will do our best to fit you into our schedule in late 2020, we're always looking for more interesting Professionals and Pet Owners to chat to in 2021. 

Instagram  - Copy and Paste address below to see Charlie's Insta posts

Get your own Westie Neck Gator at https://gearupplus.com

• Book Shumin got inspiration from "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carneigie
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Youtube -  Copy and Paste address to watch Shumin chat about training Charlie https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=shumin+xi

(Please note Shumin is speaking Mandarin - Clip does have English Subtitles. Great video and fun to watch.)

Treats Shumin uses "Schmackos" (not for human consumption eating will make your stomach go Wacko!)

People, Pets & well trained Vets...

Dr. Jenna Goldt CIVTAE BSc BVSc 

www.boxhill.edu.au

Pathways to be a Veterinarian or Veterinary nurse

Box Hill Institute - TAFE- pathway to Veterinary Nursing or Pre-University courses

VETis - Vocational Education and Training in Schools.  

Certificate II in animal studies. (Run in High School)

As an adult learner:

Certificate II in Animal Studies

Certificate III in Animal Studies (Box Hill course focuses on what you need to know before entering a Vet Nursing Course)

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Pre-requisite of Cert II or Cert III in animal studies to apply)

Veterinarian Pathways

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Animal Science (Pre-requisite of 2-4 years study prior to applying to a Veterinarian Course)

Bachelor of Veterinary Science or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Completion of these courses make you eligible to register as a Veterinarian)

For more information drop us a line at [email protected] and we will send out an info kit.

Responsible Rabbit Season, Duck Season, Rabbit Season...

RABBIT RUN-AWAY ORPHANAGE* is a non-profit organisation and operates as an incorporated association. It is a public charity, run by a committee of management and a small dedicated group of volunteers. The Orphanage receives no government funding and is reliant on donations and fundraising. It is an entity that belongs to all people that care about the welfare of pet rabbits.

Rabbit Run-Away Orphanage aims to:

• provide care for sick, unwanted, stray, or mistreated rabbits
  
• facilitate
  
  appropriate short-term care
  
  medical treatment
  
  rehabilitation treatment
  
  long-term re-homing solutions
  
• educate the public on rabbit ownership and care
  
• prevent unnecessary euthanasia of rabbits
  
• discourage cruelty to rabbits

Currently an opening for a major Sponsor, contact Rabbit Run-Away Orphanage Incorporated directly to make appointment to discuss. 

For those who would like to have their own Rabbit consider being a volunteer on a regular basis to learn the skills to keep a rabbit and attract a billion tons of good Karma! (Highly recommended by Aussie Pets Podcast to learn Rabbit Husbandry and Care)

*All rabbits from the Orphanage are desexed, listen to podcast for more details.

Judi & Bryce Inglis have been advocates for the companion pet rabbit and involved in animal welfare work and education for a number of years.

https://www.rabbitrunaway.org.au/

https://www.facebook.com/rabbitrunaway

https://www.instagram.com/rabbitrunaway/?hl=en

Unusual Pets need "Unusual Vets"

Dr Shane Simpson is well known amongst the reptile keeping community as “The Reptile Doctor” and brings his wealth of experience in the field of reptile and amphibian medicine and surgery to The Unusual Pet Vets. He regularly presents on the topic to fellow veterinarians, veterinary nurses and reptile keepers both here in Australia and internationally. In addition, he has contributed to several veterinary text books, held positions on animal ethics committees and does a considerable amount of work training wildlife rehabilitators about caring for injured reptiles.

When not working at The Unusual Pet Vets, Shane can be found just up the road still treating dogs and cats at Karingal Veterinary Hospital where he is also a co-owner of the practice.

Shane has a diverse reptile collection that his wife and two daughters are OK with as long as they stay behind the glass. He also has a big, dopey Bloodhound Cross dog named Butter.

https://www.unusualpetvets.com.au/ (Specialist Vets)

https://www.karingalvet.com.au/ (Dr Shane's Vet joint up the road)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axolotl 

https://www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-tongued_skink (Blue Tongue Lizard)

Packages for setting up Dr Shane's Animals that scored 7+ on his "Pets for Newbies"

1/ Reptiles scored as top choice pet for newbie pet owners, package nearly developed and released (11/10 FOR EASE OF CARE)

2/ https://www.unusualpetvets.com.au/hopstart-package-for-rats/ (10/10 "BULLETPROOF" TOP PET FOR KIDDOS FIRST PET)

3/ https://www.unusualpetvets.com.au/hopstart-package-for-rabbits/ (7/10 FOR ADULTS OR OLDER KIDS)

4/ https://www.unusualpetvets.com.au/flockstart-package-for-chickens/ (6/10 AS CLEANING AND GOOD HUSBANDRY NOT SO EASY)

5/ https://www.unusualpetvets.com.au/flystart-package-for-birds/ (Canaries, Budgies BUT NOT COCKATOOS WHICH MIGHT LIVE 80+ YEARS)

PS For a long and happy relationship with your pet consider a short consultation with a Vet to understand what animal is suitable for you or your family, then to understand what is required to keep them happy and healthy. 

Want a cooperative relationship with your dog?

Good Dog is a professional dog training and behaviour consultancy, born and based in Melbourne. Owner Tim Watson is a Victorian Government Approved Trainer, Certified Dog Trainer & Behaviourist. 

A love of dogs and helping people, and a desire to leave behind his corporate day job led Tim to form Good Dog in 2013. As owner of Good Dog, Tim uses his combined people management background with his studies in canine psychology and behaviour to help people understand how to communicate and work with their dogs.

Tim gave us a lot to consider during the podcast, for more information links are below, you will also find a website contact for people who have a fear of dogs is posted below. Don't forget to check out the Good Dog Shop, the leads are awesome quality and value.

http://gooddogbehaviour.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/gooddogbehaviour/

https://www.instagram.com/gooddogbehaviour

For people who have a fear of dogs, you can contact the Clinic below, I wish you find a new world opens to you with their help.
https://www.thecynophobiaclinic.com.au/