Comments on: Contact Hound TV http://www.houndtv.com TV show and video podcast for dogs and dog lovers Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:26:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Steven http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-36000 Steven Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:49:59 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-36000 Hi Emily, thanks for watching. Well done with the tricks! We did do a few segments on tricks a while back. Always fun. At the moment we are not in production, but it's something for us to keep in mind. Thanks! Hi Emily, thanks for watching. Well done with the tricks! We did do a few segments on tricks a while back. Always fun. At the moment we are not in production, but it’s something for us to keep in mind. Thanks!

]]> By: Emily http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-35981 Emily Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:37:07 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-35981 Hi Steve! We just LOVE your show! We started watching not long ago. I think you should do a story on dogs doing tricks because I have taught my 1 year old cocker spaniel over 40 tricks this year, all through the use of Positive Reinforcement! Dogs are very smart, and can learn almost anything! You could even ask people to send in clips of their dogs doing tricks! Hope this helped your show! Hi Steve! We just LOVE your show! We started watching not long ago. I think you should do a story on dogs doing tricks because I have taught my 1 year old cocker spaniel over 40 tricks this year, all through the use of Positive Reinforcement! Dogs are very smart, and can learn almost anything! You could even ask people to send in clips of their dogs doing tricks! Hope this helped your show!

]]> By: Steven http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-34660 Steven Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:21:06 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-34660 Hi Simeon, first of all, the usual disclaimer: I'm not a dog expert of any kind! (I just play one on TV). However, my first response is that she'll grow out of it! We had the same problems with Kosmo at that age. But that doesn't help you much right now. Contact a behaviourist or trainer in your city and they'll be able to help you. Good luck! Hi Simeon, first of all, the usual disclaimer: I’m not a dog expert of any kind! (I just play one on TV). However, my first response is that she’ll grow out of it! We had the same problems with Kosmo at that age. But that doesn’t help you much right now. Contact a behaviourist or trainer in your city and they’ll be able to help you. Good luck!

]]> By: Simeon http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-34659 Simeon Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:55:57 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-34659 Hi there I need advise before I go mad. I have a Hungarian Vizsla who is 8mths old, she is a wonderful mate. However she has two speeds on and off. I'm running out of ideas to keep her busy.. also i wont her to start living out side a little. each time ileave her out side she digs to china or starts re-aranging the garden. She has lots of toys and gets walked every day this is still not enough to slow her down or keep her busy.. I think she also needs some formal training but not sure what and where.. Any advise or assistance would be greatly appreciated.. Hi there I need advise before I go mad. I have a Hungarian Vizsla who is 8mths old, she is a wonderful mate. However she has two speeds on and off. I’m running out of ideas to keep her busy.. also i wont her to start living out side a little. each time ileave her out side she digs to china or starts re-aranging the garden. She has lots of toys and gets walked every day this is still not enough to slow her down or keep her busy.. I think she also needs some formal training but not sure what and where.. Any advise or assistance would be greatly appreciated..

]]> By: vanessa http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-33329 vanessa Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:38:17 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-33329 Oops sorry.. forgot to add.. regarding thunderstorms etc in the comments above, I got my 12 year old staffy a thundershirt...and it has definitely helped him alot. The thundershirt can be used for a variety of common doggie problems. Might be worth a try. Oops sorry.. forgot to add.. regarding thunderstorms etc in the comments above, I got my 12 year old staffy a thundershirt…and it has definitely helped him alot. The thundershirt can be used for a variety of common doggie problems. Might be worth a try.

]]> By: vanessa http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-33328 vanessa Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:34:32 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-33328 Hi. I know I keep harrassing you on facebook about the show over here in WA.. I wrote to channel 44 again and they proudly informed me it will be back on on Fridays at 8.30am!! What a terrible time to televise your wonderful show. I tried to watch most of it this morning..between doing everything else...yes it was a repeat!! I have told all my dog loving pals..but this is such a bad time no one can watch it then. Gggrr!!! Hi. I know I keep harrassing you on facebook about the show over here in WA.. I wrote to channel 44 again and they proudly informed me it will be back on on Fridays at 8.30am!! What a terrible time to televise your wonderful show. I tried to watch most of it this morning..between doing everything else…yes it was a repeat!! I have told all my dog loving pals..but this is such a bad time no one can watch it then. Gggrr!!!

]]> By: Steven http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-33325 Steven Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:27:28 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-33325 Hi Saf and Susan, thanks for watching, and thanks for your feedback. I don't know that's it's important what I think about herding - our aim at Hound TV is to inform people as broadly as possible about dogs, and everything about them. You are free to make up your own mind about whether the activities are for you, or even whether you think they should take place at all. So I must stand by our decision to cover topics like these without fear or favour :-) As for "extremely cruel"... I don't think I can agree with that. If puppies nipping at sheep is <em>extremely</em> cruel, how would you classify live animal export or puppy farming? Maybe we could settle on <em>possibly somewhat</em> cruel. Thanks again to both of you for taking the time to leave your thoughts here. Cheers, Steven Hi Saf and Susan, thanks for watching, and thanks for your feedback. I don’t know that’s it’s important what I think about herding – our aim at Hound TV is to inform people as broadly as possible about dogs, and everything about them. You are free to make up your own mind about whether the activities are for you, or even whether you think they should take place at all. So I must stand by our decision to cover topics like these without fear or favour :-)
As for “extremely cruel”… I don’t think I can agree with that. If puppies nipping at sheep is extremely cruel, how would you classify live animal export or puppy farming? Maybe we could settle on possibly somewhat cruel.
Thanks again to both of you for taking the time to leave your thoughts here. Cheers, Steven

]]> By: saf http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-33317 saf Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:10:02 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-33317 Hi Steven, Do you think encouraging city dogs to get a taste for chasing other animals is a good idea? I did not like that herding workshop, thought it was a really silly and I agree with the previous comment. I really enjoy your show though. Hi Steven,

Do you think encouraging city dogs to get a taste for chasing other animals is a good idea?
I did not like that herding workshop, thought it was a really silly and I agree with the previous comment.
I really enjoy your show though.

]]> By: susan http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-33202 susan Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:38:56 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-33202 Watched the program for the first time tonight, thought the veterinary advice was good but I found the following herding item extremely cruel. Did'nt you notice how frightened those sheep were desperately huddling next you, being constantly terrorized by dogs for human amusement. Sheep have all the feelings your dog has. Watched the program for the first time tonight, thought the veterinary advice was good
but I found the following herding item extremely cruel. Did’nt you notice how frightened those sheep were desperately huddling next you, being constantly terrorized by dogs for human amusement. Sheep have all the feelings your dog has.

]]> By: Steven http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-32334 Steven Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:35:21 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-32334 Hi Rozie, Thanks for dropping by... we'll see what we can do! Cheers Hi Rozie,
Thanks for dropping by… we’ll see what we can do!
Cheers

]]> By: Rozie Bear http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-32333 Rozie Bear Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:27:30 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-32333 Hi there guys, Love the show. Can you please please please please do a story on Bull Arabs. Pleeeeaaassee. Thank you so much Hi there guys,
Love the show.
Can you please please please please do a story on Bull Arabs. Pleeeeaaassee.
Thank you so much

]]> By: Steven http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-31824 Steven Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:56:01 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-31824 Hi Lucas, Thanks so much for watching, and for taking the time to leave some feedback! It's important to note that TVS does not produce the show. Their mandate is to provide access to the community to be able to make TV. We are independent producers. I take your point about trying to add some extra balance to this story in particular. It's worth pointing out a few other differences between our world and that of the commercial stations - or even ABC and SBS, for that matter. Firstly, Kate is not a professional journalist (and neither am I!). So, although we do our best to provide balanced content, sometimes we may be a little off target in that respect. I apologize for that - but with the qualification that I assume that, like you, most of our viewers are smart enough to notice that for themselves :-) Secondly, although we do our best to produce interesting and informative stories, please remember that our resources make it difficult for us to spend a lot of time on research, or to go to multiple locations for one story. I know that shouldn't be an excuse, but the it's reality. We all have day jobs, so getting a weekly show (of any sort) out in our spare time is challenge enough. If it occasionally isn't up there with the Walkely-winning shows, that's too bad. Thanks again for your feedback... I hope that answers some of your concerns. Cheers Hi Lucas,
Thanks so much for watching, and for taking the time to leave some feedback!
It’s important to note that TVS does not produce the show. Their mandate is to provide access to the community to be able to make TV. We are independent producers.
I take your point about trying to add some extra balance to this story in particular.
It’s worth pointing out a few other differences between our world and that of the commercial stations – or even ABC and SBS, for that matter. Firstly, Kate is not a professional journalist (and neither am I!). So, although we do our best to provide balanced content, sometimes we may be a little off target in that respect. I apologize for that – but with the qualification that I assume that, like you, most of our viewers are smart enough to notice that for themselves :-)
Secondly, although we do our best to produce interesting and informative stories, please remember that our resources make it difficult for us to spend a lot of time on research, or to go to multiple locations for one story. I know that shouldn’t be an excuse, but the it’s reality. We all have day jobs, so getting a weekly show (of any sort) out in our spare time is challenge enough. If it occasionally isn’t up there with the Walkely-winning shows, that’s too bad.
Thanks again for your feedback… I hope that answers some of your concerns.
Cheers

]]> By: Lucas http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-31821 Lucas Fri, 01 Jul 2011 03:48:02 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-31821 Just watched your show on TVS Sydney. Good to have an alternative dog show from the commercial networks. However, would like to see a bit more balance in your stories/reporting. Example: The puppy farms. The story was obviously biased towards the protest group and this was reflected in the editing of the story. Would have liked to see some research into the different types of puppy farms, which ones are good and or bad. Also, your reporter interviewed a dog owner, the dog wearing a protective coat and having a host of human-type medical problems. Isn't it becoming increasing obvious that we are "humanising" our pets, especially dogs? This concept has come out of America, with their 'over-indulgence' of their pets, and in particular Vets and the Vet Drug Industry. No surprise, as there is big money to made in all this. What about an unbiased story into this growing trend and the growing profits thereof? TVS is meant to be an objective 'alternative' to the editorial bias of 7,9 and 10. Something to consider. Just watched your show on TVS Sydney. Good to have an alternative dog show from the commercial networks. However, would like to see a bit more balance in your stories/reporting. Example: The puppy farms. The story was obviously biased towards the protest group and this was reflected in the editing of the story. Would have liked to see some research into the different types of puppy farms, which ones are good and or bad.
Also, your reporter interviewed a dog owner, the dog wearing a protective coat and having a host of human-type medical problems. Isn’t it becoming increasing obvious that we are “humanising” our pets, especially dogs? This concept has come out of America, with their ‘over-indulgence’ of their pets, and in particular Vets and the Vet Drug Industry. No surprise, as there is big money to made in all this. What about an unbiased story into this growing trend and the growing profits thereof? TVS is meant to be an objective ‘alternative’ to the editorial bias of 7,9 and 10. Something to consider.

]]> By: Jillie http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-31550 Jillie Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:05:41 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-31550 Weeeeell, Steven, I hate to *ahem* HOUND you about this but, the next time I heard the 'NLNL' promo there was a totally different tune!! I haven't heard the promo since, so I don't know wot is happening. But I doubt that I have enough *ahem* bite to make any difference to Channel 7, but honestly the original tune I heard was the identical guitar sequence to yours!!! I Swear!! Cheers, Jillie (& Molly wot doesnt bite - WOOF!) Weeeeell, Steven, I hate to *ahem* HOUND you about this but, the next time I heard the ‘NLNL’ promo there was a totally different tune!! I haven’t heard the promo since, so I don’t know wot is happening. But I doubt that I have enough *ahem* bite to make any difference to Channel 7, but honestly the original tune I heard was the identical guitar sequence to yours!!! I Swear!!

Cheers, Jillie (& Molly wot doesnt bite – WOOF!)

]]> By: Steven http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-31488 Steven Thu, 23 Jun 2011 03:01:20 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-31488 Hi Jillie, Thanks for the tip-off... and thanks for looking out for us! I have had a listen and I can see (sorry, 'hear') where you're coming from, but I suspect - without prejudice - that it's not similar enough that we'd have any claim. Cheers Hi Jillie, Thanks for the tip-off… and thanks for looking out for us! I have had a listen and I can see (sorry, ‘hear’) where you’re coming from, but I suspect – without prejudice – that it’s not similar enough that we’d have any claim. Cheers

]]> By: Jillie http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-31483 Jillie Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:52:55 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-31483 Hi Steven I am concerned that I just heard what really sounds very much like HoundTV's theme tune (written by your good self) as the theme in a promo for a new series of "No Leave No Life" on Ch7 (sydney). If you know about this and actually wrote it for them and are receiving suitable renumeration, that's okay......But, if not, I would look into it!! Just saying..... Jillie (always looking out for you ;) ) Hi Steven

I am concerned that I just heard what really sounds very much like HoundTV’s theme tune (written by your good self) as the theme in a promo for a new series of “No Leave No Life” on Ch7 (sydney). If you know about this and actually wrote it for them and are receiving suitable renumeration, that’s okay……But, if not, I would look into it!! Just saying…..

Jillie (always looking out for you ;) )

]]> By: Steven http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-30297 Steven Thu, 05 May 2011 19:49:38 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-30297 Hi Elizabeth, Thanks for watching! We would love to know about Mini Pinschers, too! We'll keep an eye out and see if we are able to fit anything into our coming season. Cheers, SP Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks for watching! We would love to know about Mini Pinschers, too! We’ll keep an eye out and see if we are able to fit anything into our coming season.
Cheers, SP

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-29642 Elizabeth Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:44:07 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-29642 Hi, We just came across your show today ( Wed 13th Apr 2011) and found it so informative. We have two miniature pinschers which we totally adore considering the past 20yrs we were never dog lovers til now. I've gone searching through your home pages and was quite upset to find their wasn't any mention of mini pinscher compared to other more common breed dogs. We would love to hear more about mini pinschers if you could. I know the original pinschers were mainly bred for hunting mice and they first came from Germany. Apart from that there isn't much info on their conditions. Can you help us? Thanks you Hi, We just came across your show today ( Wed 13th Apr 2011) and found it so informative. We have two miniature pinschers which we totally adore considering the past 20yrs we were never dog lovers til now. I’ve gone searching through your home pages and was quite upset to find their wasn’t any mention of mini pinscher compared to other more common breed dogs. We would love to hear more about mini pinschers if you could. I know the original pinschers were mainly bred for hunting mice and they first came from Germany. Apart from that there isn’t much info on their conditions. Can you help us? Thanks you

]]> By: Steven http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-28336 Steven Sun, 27 Feb 2011 20:27:01 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-28336 Hi Wazman, If you check the relevant local council websites (Port Phillip, Bayside, Kingston, Frankston), they all have maps and details of areas in which dogs are permitted on and off-lead. Have fun at the beach! Cheers, Steven Hi Wazman,
If you check the relevant local council websites (Port Phillip, Bayside, Kingston, Frankston), they all have maps and details of areas in which dogs are permitted on and off-lead. Have fun at the beach!
Cheers, Steven

]]> By: Wazman http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/comment-page-2/#comment-28306 Wazman Sat, 26 Feb 2011 06:33:42 +0000 http://www.houndtv.com/contact-houndtv/#comment-28306 I would like to know where i can walk my dogs at the beach from St Kilda to Frankston, but on a lead. I,ve looked up places but they say when you can off lead walking. I don't mind if it's on a lead so long as the dogs get to see the beach. Please help. Thanks I would like to know where i can walk my dogs at the beach from St Kilda to Frankston, but on a lead. I,ve looked up places but they say when you can off lead walking. I don’t mind if it’s on a lead so long as the dogs get to see the beach. Please help. Thanks

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