Huh, well, Betsy is supposed to be a normal sized Labrador! Was trying to get a shot of her compared to Charlie - but she's not the best at...
No, not yet. I'm due to go back and visit the breeder (to discuss both Ringcraft and Gundog classes) so I'll find out. The breeder kept two, so I...
Both my dogs did Cornwall to London before they were 12 weeks old and have continued to do so. It's between 4.5 and 6 hours (on a bad day,...
Betsy is a week or so off being 6 months. And she is titchy! She is 19inches (reading the tape measure optimistically as standing still is not her...
I have to say I think puppies are a bit boring! They are cute, but adult dogs have much more personality, are much more interesting to train, are...
If you have found the puppy of your dreams....parents with perfect health tests, and temperament, and the pedigree that you want for show/work or...
Not really, I'd say. It could be the booster, or it could be a coincidence and nothing to do with the booster. Charlie has never had any reaction...
When I thought about getting Betsy, I thought Charlie would love having a pal - he likes puppies, he likes playing with puppies, he's a playful...
I would be bitterly disappointed in any vet that didn't know that to be lawful, a breeder needs to microchip a puppy by 8 weeks. Every vet I've...
Hi there - when you say 'you don't want a formal breeder'....the best 'formal' breeders will make sure that the parents of the puppy have full...
I don't think I have ever met anyone off road on a motorbike - I assume that it what you mean? None of the places I walk allow them. I mainly...
Charlie has an all purpose 'I want something' signal. He wags his tail, wiggles his body, dances about, and gazes up at a human with soft, melting...
Not all puppies are distressed the first night - lots are, of course, so it's best to have a plan worked out, as you are doing. :) I was going to...
I don't tell my puppy 'no' or stop her jumping up - I just ignore her. Unless you have actively trained the word 'No' to mean something, turn...
Fundamental Labrador Rights - the term comes from my Dad, along with Labless. :)
Charlie BELIEVES that every football was put on this earth just for him. :)
Dogs get good at what they get to do everyday. Give me a £ for the number of times I've heard 'my dog isn't great on a lead, luckily s/he doesn't...
Having a dog off lead often enough so it's not unfair not to allow them to ever sniff on lead is quite a luxury. :) I remember turning up to a...
I think no 1 is the right to tennis balls and footballs :)
Betsy didn't get worse - but she was pretty terrible so it's a good job! She is still a bit snappy at 5.5 months. She'll snap at hands etc but on...
