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Hi Dr. Harry, I was hoping you could help with my darling 2.5yr old British Blue named Maverick. He has always lived up to his name and been a very unique and usually mischievous little guy, and unfortunately he has picked up a habit of using beds and the couch as a toilet. We've tried just about every solution we can find, and keep his litter clean enough to eat out of, but he insists on doing his number twos on the bed (or couch if he can't get to the bed). He knows to use his litter for number ones, but prefers somewhere a bit softer for his number twos. Can you please help me before I have to resort to nappies?

This is for Dr Harry, my Jack Russell cross is constantly licking herself, she has licked the fur from her back legs. What can I do to stop this

This is for Dr Harry, we have a problem with 3 of our mini daschunds.. the eldest of the 3 (now 2 years old) licks and eats blankets and she licks the paint on the verandah. The other 2 pups (21 months old) lick the verandah all the time. We have tried toys and pigs ears etc thinking this might stop them, but it hasn't. They get fed home cooked mince & pasta every day. Please help!! Brenda & John

Hello! This is one for Dr harry, Please please help me, well my dog! She is a 2 yr old almost 3 yr old American bulldog. She is very beautiful apart from when we go for a walk. She literally pulls like a steamtrain and to top it of if she spots another dog she will bark and bark the most terrible bark. I am at the very end of my patients and my partner is embaresed to come walking with us now. Pls save me Dr harry. Thank-you for a great show too. I hope u can help me. Chantelle o. Nsw

We, my husband and I would like to know if you do projects, home renovations and assist with ideas for interior decorating in the Liverpool area, NSW, and how do we get in touch with you to arrange this. We want to change our living, dining and kitchen areas but have absolutely no clue how to do this and where to start. We will appreciate you coming to our place and helping us. Your assistance will be much appreciated. Thank You.

Question for Tara, Is there such a thing as a stick on laminate for kitchen cuboards?? we would like to revamp ours, but finances want allow for a major revamp, so thought this may be a start, it is only a smallish space but in need of helpppp....
any help greatly appreciated. thankyou...D

Greetings Rob, Hope you and your family are well. I am a big fan of the show and look forward to your DIY ideas;-) My name is Suzie and I am a mother to a very special 3yr old boy who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes last year. I will be doing a Tandem Skydive through JDRF in March and would love a donation so I can reach my fundraising target. www.teamcurediabetes.org.au/suzette_silva_9 . I am paying for the jump myself and all donations received will be going directly to JDRF for Research into finding a Cure for Type1 Diabetes. All donations over $2 are tax deductable. Any amount donated will be sincerely appreciated. Thankyou in advance, cheers Suzie

hi my name is kyla haim from moranbah qld and i need help with a dog prombel she goes you when you woke past her i need help from dr harry piese from kyla haim my phone number is 07 49415880 or my mobile number is 0432855842 or my hot mail nuber is xx-ky-xx21@hotmail.com and my adrees is 18 oxley dr moranbah qld 4744 thank you if you can help me my dogs name is Mia

hi graham I've been thinking of putting a water feature in my garden for a will and on last weeks episode you showed a water design that was connected to a garden bed in a bathtub and i was wondering if you could tell me what it was called regards Marco

Hi, where can I enquire about the coconut palm flooring featured on last Friday's show. Cheers Susan

hi where can i purchase the reconstituted hardwood decorative screens they showed on the eoisode screened on 21st oct 2011 ..thankyou

Please send pattern sheet for hardwood box "cover up" featured on page 102 of August 2010 issue. Many, many thanks kate.

june here, please, how can I write to dr harry cooper please,
my email address is junemurphy77@yahoo.com thank you june

just watched the show tonight when Tara did out door room, can you please tell me where to purchase the portable heater and the leaf wall hanging that had the candles burning in it, thanks jacqui

Hi. I've recently moved into my home, but the yard is very barren. Most of it is covered in bindi eye, which I've tried to weed but it's impossible to remove. It's painful for my dogs and me. Also, the yard is a small but an odd shape, almost a V shape and worse, it has a huge and ageing gum tree on one side which shed bark and leaves all over the yard. I was wondering if the BHG team had any budget wise, yet simple ideas how to improve the backyard?

Harry can you offer sugestions re out lovely lab cross ridgeback. We have had him since 1Jan11 aged 5yrs or older after our lovely dog same breed died of cirrhosis of liver This one is fairly well trained but barks all the time in the car when he sees people. It means we cannot travel far with him. Apart from that he is a lovely dog

Okay Dr Harry, where are you hiding! I need advice! Quickly! Been trying to contact you for months! After a tragic loss of a gorgious Aussie Shepperd, our friend got another one from the RSPCA. We have her for 5 days a week, so she is not alone at home. We love her to bits, but she was abandoned and has compulsive behaviors that do not only annoy us but make our dog sick! Hours of licking her, barking endlessly when out together and showing aggressiveness towards anybody getting close to our dog. It breaks my heart to see her still so insecure after 2 years. She is beautiful and loyal and is loved by so many people and has food and shelter! What can I do to make her let go of this behavior? HELP!

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Hi there
I love the show and would like some help with some information from one of your show...unfortunately I can't remember which episode. It was a gardening segment where seeds were planted in a child's name and the seeds were extremely fast growing (the aim was to encourage enthusiasm for gardening for the child). Can you tell me what the seeds name is so that I can purchase them?
Thanks
Gabbi

could Dr Harry please help me ,I have a King Charles Cavalier crossed with a Shizhu my problem is as a pup when we got her she will not walk she doesnt mind the lead she just will not walk we have tried treats and everthing vets have suggested but to no avail she sits and you can pull her but you actually drag her on her bottom hope you have some suggestions as I am at my wits end as she is also overweight thank you Glenys10

Hello, firstly let me begin by saying that I love your show. It is by far my favourite show on telly and I look forward to watching it every week. That said, I have to say that in my opinion Tara's craft/decorating ideas are appalling! I have never seen her make anything which I would ever remotely consider making for myself, as most of it looks absolutely ridiculous. The decorating ideas consist of tacky projects which any self respecting, house proud person would never dare have in their house. Why is this woman employed by the show? The other presenters are fantastic and offer practical, doable ideas and recipes. To present craft of such a low standard alongside all these other experts is, in my opinion, downgrading the show. The only thing Tara's segments are good for is a laugh. I mean, the caravan from tonight's show? Please!

I love the program, and look forward to Friday nights. until some clown put on the tennis and decides that the regular programs don't deserve to be on when some sports are on is that not why you have 72 etc leave the good programs on at the regular time slots. stick the sports and specials on other channels.

Quite a long time back I feel sure that Tara had a craft section showing how to make a circular baby play mat with rope cord drawstring and I was hoping that someone would be able to help me with the pattern.
We are about to celebrate the birth of our first grand-child and I am very proud to scite that this will be the first baby boy on my side of the family in 44 years.
I eagerly await for any information you may be able to help me with. Thank you from Jacqui

Hi, im 14, and ive been looking on the internet ways to contact better homes and gardens, But i could seem to find anything. Well, for my mums birthday which is in May i wanted to get her something special, and she really really wants a new kitchen, she works really hard every day, and she goes to work early, and comes home late and i really appreciate what she does but i wanted to show her that we all appreciate what she does for us. So i thought maybe if Youu guys could maybe please if possible... Bring some sparkle and do your magic on our kitchen, you know, she would be happy, for like.... Ever... so yeh. get back to me,, someone? anyone haha.. T.B_9funky9@hotmail.com

Hi, I am after a wall pot Jason introduced last year i think. it hangs onto the groove of the brick walls. Will appreciate if anyone could assist me. Thank you! :o)

How do you get in contact with Dr harry. I have spent hours trying to contact him. can any one help me. I would really appreciate it. I have a problem with my peacock. Thanks guys.

About a month ago Robbie demonstrated a catcher for a spider, I have been to Bunnings and they have had several requests but say they don't stock them, can you give me a name and more details, I did describe it but they couldn't help me.
Thanks
Jeanette Rose

I have always watched your show and simply love it and I never fail to be entertained and learn still at my age.(I am 66yrs) OMG! sound old when you say it out loud....Please could you tell me where I can find wall planters that don't need drilling to attach them or those fence pots that are placed on fences...

I have all my family entertained by your show,which is great because we rarely sit and watch TV together.The show rocks .Thank you

Hi, I am after information on how to nominate a not-for-profit Mental Health organization for the show please. The building is an old tennis club house (with courts). The council owns it all, but as of this month we have the lease for it. Thank you for your time. Noeleen.

I am looking to make a two or three tier cake stank. Tara Dennis made one on Better Homes and Gardens but I cannot find the issue with the instructions. Can someone help?

Jenele Currie
Hi I Have a 12month old male Tabby cat who has just been diagnised with diabeties.
My vet has told me that this condition is quiet rare for a cat at such a young age.
Do you have any imformation that could help me understand more about cats with diabeties and how to care for him and his condition.
Thanks Jenelle

Do you know how to prune a protea, if so how do I do it also when?
Thanks Heaps
Sylvia

I need to replace my 20 year old existing kitchen.
does Better Homes and Garden crewdo projects in Perth-Metro.
Wife is due to have surgery in mid November 2010.
We have put funds aside or can you suggest or refer some one.

my sea monkeys are attacking each other, what do i do??
the ones with the eggs are getting hurt,
any advice?

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I caught a gardening segment which featured an attachment for a whipper snipper - a platform on wheels that converted it into a light manageable lawn mower. I'm having a lot of trouble finding it in programmes, at hardwares and on line. I don't even know what it's called. I'd appreciate any help in tracking one down as it would be a huge benefit in my garden

Hi I watched a segment with Dr Harry and cats scratching poles and want to know the name of the breed of cat that was on the scratching pole. There were 2 with one a gorgeous kitten, creamy/caramel in colour. Would love to look into this breed more.

I am at my wits end with my daughters, mischevious, yet very lovable and undeniably gorgeous Dalmation. I just can't seem to keep her in the yard. Is there any ideas on how to stop her jumping fences other than refencing the whole yard with a new 6 ft fence. Helpppppp?!?!?!?!?!?

Just watched the show tonight and couldn't believe what a tool Jamie Durie is. Name dropper and would be social ladder climber, who gives a dam if he lives in LA for six months of the year, what the inside of his house looks like and the fact that he reclines in a dead comedians easy chair. You are so far from where you started from mate that you have lost your way. Tool.

i have all my children entertained by your show,which is a great relieve from those cartoons.thankyou

looking for the apple cobbler recipe from Sunday 5 September 2010. Went to quickly for me and what do you add with the raisins when you first boil them. Can anyone help.

Hi Rob! We have upstairs living and a deck that looks over our garden and pool. All very attractive until you walk down the stairs to the under deck area. Do you have any ideas on how to enclose the upper deck and form a lower level ceiling that would be waterproof? I do know that there are thousands of houses built the same, and could make use of the under deck area. Hope you can help! Pam and Terry Smith - Kiama.

Hi Karen, I love a lot of the recipes that you've done and also the presentation is great. My company, Outback Chef, specialize in Australian native foods ie Bushfood, it would be great to see you use more of our native foods teaching home cooks how to incorporate them in their day to day cooking. Thanks Jude Mayall

PS Hodges, love you! You crack me up!

Hi, watch far too much of your show for any normal person my age, but just wondering where I get the details for the decking Rob did (it may have been a fairly old episode) with the bench seats (Tara made cushions, coffee table etc). Can I get the plans for this sort of thing? My questions are mainly about what sort of timber to use (H4 treated pine I know but what thickness etc).

And, of course, if your show needs an overhaul of a small garden in dead shade (don't all yell at once!) I'd love some help building that deck and deciding what to grow : )

Hi Rob, I am also a Rob (Robyn),I have just down sized from a 4 bedroom home to a 2 bedroom townhouse for financial reasons. I have a 5 M deep court yard with a paved area and a pergola which has green shade cloth over the top. As the timber requires painting, is dirty and weather stained.what I would like to know if, after removing the shade cloth should I sand it all back to good timber or hire a high pressure hose and blast the grime off before repainting. your advice would be much appreciated. In anticipation. Robyn

HI i have a room in my house we call the 'Playroom" which is over 10 metres long and about 5 wide. Has windows all aroud and lots of doors. Can Tara offers some support on how to furnishe this room? It needs a make over eg, plaster board and better lighting, but we are saving for that. Thanks

I'm looking for info on Tara's project map on todays episode (27th July 2010 @ 3pm); does anyone know where i can find this?

Please help i am trying to find the information sheet on Better Homes and Gardens this week on how to build a boat for under $500,
Please email me with details:
bjswoods@hotmail.com

I am Jacqui Ross & work at an aged care facility, I am requiring to get a recipe for microwave cakes,differernet types eg chocolate plain etc. Could your give me a tried & tested version. I''m and ok cook but never cooked a microvave cake befoe. If there any tips etc to make sure it turns out right. I working the dementiawardand am o1 of 3 lifestyle coordinators.. I also require non cook recipes so the residents can do cooking but not required an oven as the kitchen is very busy & need their ovens when I require them. I have a microwave & a fridge freezer as my resource. I have made chocolates, cholate crackles etc. Please let me know as I need some help on this endevour. . My email is jacquelineross@bigpond.com
I realise thaqt you may have to do this as a segment, but may I have the information first. I work at Bupa at Griffith & all media coverage is required to be passede by permeission from Sydney Bupa head office and by our genereral manager(Brenda Jobson) want some advice so if you can - are you able to help me with just the recipe & the tips. So I can get this right . I have bought a scanpan cake tin for a microwavemyself to practice on at home frist
Thanks Jacqui Ross

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