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Tom
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi all,thanks for all the help we'll look into your suggestions. Feeling guilty about leaving him though! We are so happy with him he is the perfect dog really and his personality is so adorable. We have met a couple of local greyhounds including banger recently who is very cute! Thanks again,
Posted by tomgrey on August 29, 2014, 9:27 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tom
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi - Bark Inn has moved to Lodge farm in Aldridge - their details are on their website - https://barkinnkennels.co.uk/contact-us/. Only down the road from me so knew where they were.
Posted by SamA on August 29, 2014, 9:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Pip
I’m Homed
I too have changed to Burns over the past couple months. Tbere is not half as much to pick up after them if you know what I mean. They still have cereal & milk for breakie then Burns. I used to used a different dry food before but Burns is best. I would thoroughly recommend it.
Posted by stevie,sarah,willow&Max'smum on August 29, 2014, 8:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tom
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Sorry, not sure if the bark inn has moved. Phone number seem to be the same. Sorry everyone. Was going by last info I had.
Posted by stevie,sarah,willow&Max'smum on August 29, 2014, 7:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Pip
I’m Homed
Just a little footnote to my earlier comment about tinned meat...and l hope l am not sounding like an advertising campaign for Burns...because l really don't mean to be!!! Over the years, l think we have tried just about every dried food on the market, and nothing we have found compares to it. Firstly, avoid food with loads of pretty colours ( this means loads of food colours, and additives ) secondly, most dried food contains at least 70% bulking agents... such as maize, wheat and starch, this is added to make the weight up, and is of no nutritional value what so ever!!! Third...but not least... most dry foods will not mix very well with water...even the ones that say they do...the food just floats on top, and does'nt absorb the water. Top Tip: lf you are feeding Burns...a dry mix will absorb the dogs stomach fluids and expand inside their stomach, causing gas build up... stomach pain, and possible bloat.The best way to feed it is, soak it in water, until the Burns has absorbed all of the water( about 30 minutes) this way, it cant expand any more in the stomach or gut, thus avoiding smelly wind, or possible bloat. The saying is... you are what you eat... and this applies to our doggies. So , in the words of Hill St Blues, those who are old enough to remember it, be careful out there people. XXX
Posted by muddypaws on August 29, 2014, 7:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Prince
Over the Rainbow Bridge
if any one is passing kennels on the way to training and can pick and drop Prince off I will be happy to work him class.Debbie
Posted by Deb on August 29, 2014, 5:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Goldie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Daisydog here waving at her old chums from the seaside. How lovely to read how happy you are goldi. I am just having a little snooze after my lunch and thought I would give a little update too. I have been with mum two years in November ( we are coming to the show in October with my best chums Lena and Lola) and living by the sea for almost a year. In my house there are none of those horrid stair things so I can nap on mums bed whenever I want too! Mum has made a sculpture of my head so I am almost famous! We go to the local rgt kennels to help out and I get to meet boys which is sometimes quite nice. Although I was very nervous for ages I am much better now; mum says I am a little poppet. My favourite things are the sandy beach, burns pork and potato with cheese, getting under mums duvet, watching sport on the TV and trying to roll in cow poo. Xxx
Posted by missfifi on August 29, 2014, 3:18 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Prince
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Prince attended the recent training sessions with Tony Knight and responded really well. It would be great if he could carry on with his training and go along to Julie's Saturday morning classes. If anyone is interested in taking him please give the kennels a call. Prince has been at Daybreaks for some time now, I am sure some extra training would help him to find his forever home. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 29, 2014, 3:03 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Pip
I’m Homed
Hi muddypaws, thanks for your comments regarding feeding tinned meat to your dogs and the effects it has had on them. Found it really interesting and really makes you wonder what is exactly in some of these tins of food! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 29, 2014, 2:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tom
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi tomgrey, if you would prefer to leave Tom in a home environment, Pete & Jo Causer offer this service. They are based in Walsall but will pick up your Greyhound from Daybreaks or your own home. For details of cost etc call Pete - 07709 089686 or Jo - 07772 942462. Great to hear he is enjoying his new life with you. Kind regards, Kate Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 29, 2014, 2:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tom
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi tomgrey. Most people speak very highly of Bark Inn kennels. We have never had the need to use them ourselves...but l think that they board only greys...so very experienced with the breed. l think you will find their details somewhere on this website. X.
Posted by muddypaws on August 29, 2014, 2:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tom
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Tomgrey. I used the Bark Inn kennels a couple of years ago. I found them quite good. They are based at Baddesley Ensor. Their number is 07828 609201.email is barkinnkennels@hotmail.co.uk. They generally will only board greys but will also take a non grey if it is a living with of a grey.
Posted by stevie,sarah,willow&Max'smum on August 29, 2014, 1:22 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Pip
I’m Homed
lt's now been 10 days since we stopped feeding tinned meat to our dogs for breakfast....and l have to admit that we thought we were probably clutching at straws, but l am very happy to say that the change in their behaviour and general condition has been quite remarkable!!! We hav'nt seen any signs of the aggression that was becoming an everyday issue and they have calmed down an awful lot...they were becoming really hyperactive...almost to the point of being out of control !!! Some other changes that we have noticed are : no more smelly wind...that was becoming a big problem, and their stools are much firmer too. Their fur has really improved and they are getting their lovely glossy coats back. lf someone had told me that feeding tinned meat could have had such a detrimental effect on their dogs...well...l would'nt have believed them!!!!!!! As l said before, we had'nt fed tinned meat for several years, on the advice of our vet...and we wer'nt giving them a budget brand...they were having Winalot !!! So it's Burns only now...and to be honest, the Burns works out considerably cheaper...even if we mix chicken...ham...or tuna with it, the cost is about the same as the tinned meat!!! So, it looks like peace and harmony has returned to Muddypaw Mansions :-))) P.S. Just one more thing worth mentioning...the brown colourants and dyes that they add to tinned meat...to make it look more like "meat", were really staining their teeth very badly!! Their tuffies are now looking much, much cleaner. X.
Posted by muddypaws on August 29, 2014, 12:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Goldie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
*wabes madly* Hewwo frends heer bes mes upydate, is yous sittins cumfortabuly? Yous is gud. It bes neerly free Yeers since eye dopted mes hoomans, Wes hads awr ups n downs. Traynins hoomans bes qwite hard yous noz *nods* Da rooles wen eye furst arrived, noz goins on da sofa *shoked fayce* noz goins uppystairs! snot a probalem fanks Muvva! day duz luks skaree!!!! Free Yeers ons, yous needs toz ask mes if yous won't to shair my sofa, eyes mastered da stairs, so dat meens eye get sooooooopa snugguls on da big beddy! HAMAZINS Eye eet EBARYFING, so nuffins is safe *gigguls* Afta for munis day day, me hoomans, desided to gets mes a sista *sigh* her bes corled Ruby Roo! shez a pest!!!!! *wispaz* dowz eye duz LUBS playins wiv hers now! we plays, bitey fayce, chase ns top howndy, eye wins dat ORLS d tyme *nods* Soz orl ins orl dis tirement lark bes qwites sooooooooooooooopa LUBS n kissez toz ebarybody MMMMMMMMMWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH
Posted by goldi&ruby's-mum on August 29, 2014, 11:33 am | 👍 0 Likes
Tom
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi! Tom is fully settled in now and knows all of the local cats, though not sure how friendly he would be if he got up close. He has really come out of his shell and is now the boss of the house! We are looking to go away for a night or two next week but won't be able to take Tom with us. Would anyone be able to recommend a good kennels for greyhounds? Thanks!
Posted by tomgrey on August 28, 2014, 11:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dusty
Over the Rainbow Bridge
hi ; just a little up date ; dusty is doing really well ; bless her ; she is enjoying her food ; taken the sofa over ; and has learnt to climb the stairs ; she loves to follow chaz around ; happy girl ; thankyou to everyone for all your help and bringing dusty into our family xx
Posted by lin on August 28, 2014, 9:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ada
I’m Homed
oh Ada if only u melt my heart every time l look at this site but for now sending lots of xxxxxxxxx's wish i could send all the in mates a cuddle xxxxxxxxx
Posted by chickman on August 28, 2014, 8:49 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Roxy (Queenie)
I’m Homed
Roxy will be celebrating her first year with us on Sunday. She is so good natured. Her passion is to oversee the kitchen activities and make sure that anything edible goes to her whether you want it to or not. She loves being off lead looking for squirrels or playing 'fetch'. At home if she is in a hurry she will run across the wooden floor on the tips of her claws which makes it look like she is ice skating. She talks to you if she thinks that the food is a bit late or you are taking too long to let her out. She tries to boss Jaylo but it rarely works. They are both different but compliment each other beautifully .
Posted by Fay&JaysMom on August 28, 2014, 8:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jed
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Took Jed with me when I left my car for its MOT got back early and was allowed to wait in the hospitality section opposite to a spiral staircase, well the look of bewilderment on Jed's face as the people disappeared upstairs was priceless you could almost see the cogs in his brain saying I don't understand this he provided much amusement to everyone waiting
Posted by Caro on August 28, 2014, 8:25 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bob
I’m Homed
Archive loves his racing Dad who you met, every morning he peers over the fence to say hi to him. Xxx
Posted by NMD07 on August 28, 2014, 8:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes