Re: Project Puppy When I started this project I definitely only wanted a bitch (my preference only, have always had them, etc etc). But I have...
Re: Feeling SO sad Nothing I can say will help. You love them so much, it just hurts. But she knew she was loved, and in the end that's all that...
Re: Project Puppy Certainly the difficulty at present is buying the right puppy with the ability to make it in the show ring. This is not easy,...
Re: Project Puppy If all goes to plan I'd do some working tests and pick up the same as with my current two dogs. I think it adds to the project...
Just thought I'd post an update on Project Puppy. This project came about after much discussion on the forum about Crufts show champions, their...
Re: Snatching for treats Like this [img]IMGP2593.JPG by , on Flickr then [img]IMGP2594 copy.jpg by , on Flickr and finally [img]IMGP2595...
Re: Snatching for treats Greedy treat snatcher here too. My technique for this is to cup my hand with the treat held between my thumb and the...
Re: The inconsiderateness of other owners. I have invested in a Dicky Bag. Marvellous thing, hangs off my rucksack or bumbag, has a holder for...
Re: Feeding It can be really difficult to get the feeding amounts right. My two eat the same food and treats, and have exactly the same...
Re: In and out the bonnie bluebells :) That looks lovely. I particularly like the on-the-move action fourth shot.
Re: Feeding Spreading the food out on a flat tray works really well to slow these frantic gobblers down. One of mine was so frantic for food as...
Re: Eating snails - how worried should I be? There was a good update in The Veterinary Times of 21 April 2014 (last week) with a lovely map of...
Re: Feeling encouraged Well done, all that hard work paying off. I've done KC bronze at the same time as gundog classes and it was fine.
Re: Millie had a haircut today What a neat job. She looks great!
Re: Working Labrador puppy Marvellous news, I hope he is everything you want in a pup. And photos please!
Re: A cautionary dietary tale Oh this is soooo funny. I reckon Lochan (the greediest dog in the world) would have packed her bowl and left......
Re: What home improvements have you made for your dogs? Masses of fencing of the garden here, plus two gates. And just last week (the dogs are 3...
Re: Kitten Two dog and two cat household here, they all get along but the cats definitely have the upper paw. To introduce a kitten you need to...
Re: Spay aftercare Four hours after she came out of theatre after her spay Lochan decided that all this resting lark was a waste of time and...
Re: Working Labrador puppy Hi I've sent you a PM as I didn't want to name individual breeders on a public forum - don't know how you feel about...