Re: A very proud moment Congratulations Carole. My MiLs last dog was a PAT dog for many years, and she was a rescue too. It brings so much...
Re: Puppy or Young Adult? We find renting with a dog limits our choice to about a third of the suitable local properties. And the deposit is...
Re: Which type of labrador I have a heavy-set lab and I have to say it doesn't seem to impair her working ability. She is far more agile than i...
Re: Hello What a gorgeous puppy - congratulations! We treated extending the crate overnight the same way we later extended babies' naps and...
Re: New article: basic training Hi Paul Assessors at early grades shouldn't penalise the dog for lying down on a stay - but I expect they might...
Re: Woman tagged for not having her dog put down Punishment doesn't seem to fit the crime. I think explanations have been omitted for dramatic...
Re: A quick rant Ah but then they will be randomly out playing at unpredictable times of day! You can't win...!
Re: Clicker Training: What's it all about? Hi Paul I've used a clicker to teach a busy spaniel pup to sit, and lie down, very quickly and easily...
Re: Puppy or Young Adult? If you can get an older pup, from an experienced trainer, and take it for a few days trial first (lots of trainers...
Re: A quick rant Sounds to me like it was the teacher that was frightened! Sam.
Re: Ear Problems Pippa - livestock? We used a spray for ear mites, but I have to say the dog doesn't suffer with them much anyway - its the cat...
Re: Regrets - I've had a few... I hold the lead very loosely, just draped over my cupped fingers really (someone else taught the dog to heel...
Re: Ear Problems Hi everyone I don't want to stop you all giving advice and sharing opinions, but I do feel obliged, both as an admin here, and...
Re: what dog food do you give your dog Hi dogwalker I've not weaned puppies myself, but I would be reluctant to give them a food earlier than it...
Re: Wotcha got? Hi Spirestorm, welcome! Do you have any pics of Storm and Skye to share with us? My lab is chocolate too :) Sam.
Re: Cataracts Hi Carole - that's interesting, thanks.
Re: Black Labrador Bailey helps to keep our troops safe in Afghanistan Doesn't do it for me!
Re: How red is red? Thanks Ettinsmoor That makes sense now (I think!) - I was trying to oversimplify it in my head. So (for those who are...
Re: Another hello LOL, Jo :)
Re: Black Labrador Bailey helps to keep our troops safe in Afghanistan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambian_pouched_rat :D