PMK

Mimi, Have you or do you personally know someone that has opened an account at UOB who does not have a WP?

Thanks,

Peter

Thank you, Richard.

Is a work permit required to open a UOB savings account or will they accept a non-imm O visa? Their web site does say WP or student visa only but web site info is not always accurate. I can't just pop in - there is no branch in this area and don't trust phone info, and may be forced to open an account there in the future.

Thank you.

Gives proof the old expression, "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog!"

I never used one, but have read a lot of experiences other people have had with them - training/shock collar. Several people report great success from only using it a couple of times over the entire life of the dog, particularly if the dog learns to associate the controller with the shock, so all you have to do is reach for the controller. Might be a way to control the aggressiveness of the ridgeback towards the husky and your new buddy, if need be.

It kind of appeals to me because if you approach the ridgeback when she is aggressive towards the husky, even just showing anger with body language, the other one, already in state of fear, will figure she is the target of it, and probably really freak out. The collar is "stand off". You can instantly teach the dog that behavior is unacceptable without upsetting the husky even more.

Fortunately, Whisky isn't the aggressive/dominant type. My partner specifically picked him from the litter because he wasn't forward. Now when I walk him he lowers his head in the presence of other dogs nearby and never barks at them.

One of the problems I have (and this relates to the "pestering") is that my partner is typically Thai and isn't interested in having a well-trained dog - he's more of a plaything. That means, for example, Whisky is used to getting a treat after breakfast and will bother me in the morning until he gets one if my partner is at work. (It starts with just sitting beside me. Then he'll put his head on my lap. Next comes the pawing followed by licking. And then the pathetic whimpering.) He'll "sit", "come" and "home" - but not reliably. Certainly couldn't let him off the leash outside the home. I have no illusions that things will be any different with a second dog.

I'll freely admit I'm not a "dog person" - never had one as a child and never wanted one. Brought up to believe that they are dirty and unhygienic. It took a lot of soul-searching to agree to get a dog. And it's a decision I haven't regretted for a moment. (Well, possibly apart from the time I came down in the morning to find large areas of wallpaper stripped from the wall.) I really love Whisky. And at the moment I'm trying hard to convince myself that I can handle another dog. My heart says "yes", but my head says "no". It's a struggle.

Maybe you could simply delay the decision for 6 months?If it's of any help, I am a dog person and even so, the couple of times I let my heart rule my head and took in another dog against my better judgement, I regretted it. Probably so did the dog!

BTW, I wouldn't call the behavior you described as not well trained. In fact, your partner has trained him to wait for a treat after breakfast, in other words at a specific time and place every day, which is fine. Having been trained that it will be forthcoming, of course he will remind you of it if it is not. My dogs know they get a treat (carrots) before their afternoon walk. If I don't have any it's major trauma time! But if I have carrots with supper, they will not bother me (well, they might make a half-hearted attempt). They've been trained that they never, ever, get scraps when I am cooking or eating.

Even if they play with each other, that might cut the 'pestering' time in two but then you have to double that for two, so there's no gain there. That word is very telling - "pester". If that is really what you are feeling with one, don't get the second. No way two is easier to raise than one.

I think, PMK, you can hardly criticise posters on TV for choice of words. The first word which comes to hand may not be the best, but that's the one which goes into most posts.

You're the one that is criticizing, not me.

Even if they play with each other, that might cut the 'pestering' time in two but then you have to double that for two, so there's no gain there. That word is very telling - "pester". If that is really what you are feeling with one, don't get the second. No way two is easier to raise than one.

The Vets tell me NOT from the weekend market in BKK.

My vet tells me similar, "don't buy from a market". But when I ask where should I buy a dog from he says "a breeder" but then can't tell me where any are. Research on the Internet comes up with little and what I can find in hundreds of KM away. Little choice if you want a fun dog like my Golden or Black Lab. Never managed to train an ex-soi dog to play ball or frisbee. All they ever do is sleep, bark, poop and piss.

Smartest dog I ever raised was a stray that a nearby construction crew could not afford to pay the vet for when she was run over. She loved to play with a ball, but mostly I enjoyed watching her antics outsmarting the other dogs. She eventually packed up and left for a neighbour's house where the treats were better!

" Care for dogs " Chiang Mai. Check their website.

They also have some in Pattaya.

OMG why would anyone "buy" a dog in Thailand? There are so many soi dogs that need

good homes, "adopt" one or two, take them to your vet to check them out and I guarantee

you will have "friends for life" and great karma too........

The girl bought a Chihuahua. When have you ever seen a dog as small as that loose in a soi ready to be grabbed up and looked after?

Thais tend to favor small dogs. My moobaan is full of poodles, chihuahuas, tshitzus, dachsunds, etc all owned by Thais. The Farang have Rotweileers, Dobermans, Goldens, Labradors, etc.

The ex brought home two poodles years ago that were about to be abandoned because the Thai owners were moving. That happens a lot with those small dogs. One had to be put down. The other lived to about 10 and was a great companion.

Also, I've seen Shih Tzus at the wat I used to bring dog food to. Of course it's unlikely to find a bunch of nice pups on a back soi, but shelters do get them.

The Vets tell me NOT from the weekend market in BKK.

I don't know if they allow it at that market or not, but can make a pretty good guess. Never buy a puppy from a vendor that allows you to touch it without washing or disinfecting your hands. The odds are very, very high it has been infected with parvovirus.

Why not consider a young adult that needs a home from one of the shelters run by farangs? Many of the dogs have been there for a while - long enough for any potential problems to show up. Most Thais don't want a Thai street dog, of course, but often the shelters have poodles and whatever as well. I'm going to look for a new dog myself at one on Saturday. Help out the girl, the dog, and yourself (good karma!). What area do you live in?

Excellent choice PMK, excellent.

Thanks. Also, there is this shelter in Bangkok run by Thais with an excellent review: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/689212-a-thank-you-to-animal-rescue-kingdom/. One other thing I should have mentioned is the shelters get a lot of puppies as well - probably most not so cute - I know that's an issue with Thai girls - but it's worth a trip to look around. The dog of her dreams might just be there, looking for love like the rest of us .

A lot of people look in the wrong place for ticks. They like to get up high and then drop down on the animal. You'll probably find more - especially of the fat, egg-laying ones, on walls, the back of curtains, curtain rods, and ceiling trim than around the baseboards. Frontline, in my experience is useless, as are most chemical agents. Unlike fleas, ticks are very difficult to kill like that. There is no substitute for checking them daily including inside the paws, and also anus area.

I had one done at PhyaThai hospital in Sri Racha about 5 years ago. It is cheaper than a real one and far less invasive, but as Sheryl says, it is not as reliable as a proper one.

Wow - just checked - they are really cheap if the exam is the same. BHT12,500, and have a December promo for only 7,200 if you get the 3,990 checkup. Were you happy with the treatment/service there?

Can you post (or PM but as you posted the telephone number it should be okay) the email address for Paypal donations?

Can't answer your question. However, remember that if anything suspicious or unclear is found by the virtual colonoscopy you'll have to undergo a regular colonoscopy, doubling the costs. In my opinion it's better just to have the standard colonoscopy.

Thanks. I understand that. One advantage is it also looks at the liver and other organs.

Anyone know if they do this? Virtual,- I gather it's a type of MRI -not the one with an inserted camera.

Thanks.

AXA insurance comes with roadside assistance

The CWC service can find you by tracking your cell phone location (haven't signed up yet but intend to do so on Monday) - seems like a huge advantage over the AXA service.

Hi Peter,

No luck with the vets so far, you know what it's like here 2 of them actually asked me the name of the dog !! T I T

Hi,

Maybe they thought you lost a dog, not found one!

Really, a photo could make all the difference. Probably most people don't take the time to read notices at a vet but do glance at photos.

Peter

Hi PMK, It seems to have a bit of a skin rash problem, it could well have just been trimmed and washed although when we found it it was terrified,very muddy and wet from the late afternoon storm.

She is at our animal hospital "Boonsamphan" in Soi Khao Noi and is now clean and dry again !!

Sadly we can't have her here as our 43 cats and kittens wouldn't be too amused but I'm sure someone is missing her.

We have put posters up at all of the local vets so fingers crossed. .

Thanks

Paul & Sandra @ cats4youinpattaya

Hi guys,

Hmm. Probably freaked out from the hood and treatment and slipped away. The owners must be frantic. Were you able to put a photo on the posters - possibly the vets or staff might recognize her themselves.

Peter

If you are prepared to keep the dog for a bit and make an attempt to find the owner, I believe you can put a free ad in the Pattaya Mail.

Just curious - can you tell if it was just spayed or if there is some other obvious reason for the protective cone?

Maybe they have a branch there, but this is the place I was thinking of. I noticed Numchai is listed so if in doubt I could go there - just curious about Powerbuy as well.

Thanks, Jake. Power Buy is not in Tukcom. It's a huge store next to Foodland.

They are not listed here, https://locate.apple.com/th/en/sales/?pt=all&lat=12.9451006&lon=100.90463699999998, but claim they are, and other branches are.

Thanks!