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Lionel
I’m Homed
Poor Lyonell. Bet he had perfected the 'poor me' look. They do like to keep us on our toes don't they. Hope he is recovered now x
Posted by LindaPaul on April 16, 2012, 8:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Obi (Robbie)
I’m Homed
Massive, he is just like a teddy bear. carry on being a good boy with the pussy cats ! - im like an expectant mother ! Ruth did he cry watching Titanic ? ! speak in the morning ! get that bloomin reserved sign up LOL ! x
Posted by Lea,Sonny,Poppy-Obi on April 16, 2012, 7:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Max (Jose)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Yes that might help, will try anything, thank you
Posted by caroline&Fred on April 16, 2012, 7:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Max (Jose)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Caroline - Max was absolutely fine with Amber (and she is small and manic!) at the kennels once he had a meet and greet and also with Charlie who belongs to Sara (he is a small lurcher). He is strong on the lead to start with on his walks but I can give you an anti-pull harness to try if you want... give me a yell if you need to x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on April 16, 2012, 7:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Toni
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Toni has settled in well and has already been on holiday. She's a bit growly around other dogs but apart from that she is wonderful.
Posted by Mucklebigpie on April 16, 2012, 6:59 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Carra
I’m Homed
Bless her, she looks ready for cuddles xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on April 16, 2012, 5:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Charlie
I’m Homed
Good to see him reserved xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on April 16, 2012, 5:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Stevie
I’m Homed
How lovely to hear he is a happy boy....nice new name too! xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 16, 2012, 4:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lionel
I’m Homed
Poor Lyonell! he should have at least taken the wrappers off the sweets before eating them! I hope he will soon be better. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 16, 2012, 4:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Max (Jose)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Caroline53 we have had (M)Arty for 6 weeks now and after having females before the strength and power of Marty came as a bit of a shock. He has reacted against other dogs as well, lunging and barking. He is improving though and is learning to walk by other dogs without so much fuss. The Mekuti balance harness gives more security as he is much easier to control when wearing it. I think eventually he will learn to tolerate other breeds of dog. Good luck with Max. x
Posted by Foggie on April 16, 2012, 3:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tuppence (Lady)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Welldone lady on getting reserved! Lady is a lovely girl who loves company and plenty of affection, shes always wagging her tail and is abit of greedy little monster when it comes to food 🙂 . Once she had been fed and had a run in the paddock she'd curl up on her bed and you wouldn't hear a peep from her at the kennels. Enjoy your retired life babyface! 🙂 xxxxx
Posted by Aimee on April 16, 2012, 2:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Carra
I’m Homed
Aaah - looking so sad. Hope someone will fall for those eyes and take you home soon. xx
Posted by Issyderek on April 16, 2012, 2:40 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lily
I’m Homed
Thankyou everyone for your advise. I will get on that website and have a look. Thanks again x
Posted by sharon83 on April 16, 2012, 2:12 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Hammy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hammy has turned into a Carrol fan. not sure I'm so convinced yet, but he got the goal in the end lol. Hammy was also silent for one minute. He has had another day meeting more children and was a dream this morning. Yesterday he went for a walk with a Husky. They were a right noisy pair to start with, but once they calmed down, they walked side by side with no issues, although I still kept the muzzle on. Can't wait till I feel comfortable enough to let that thing come off lol.
Posted by Stephers on April 16, 2012, 1:35 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Spirit
I’m Homed
Spirit is amazing, a lovely boy who has had a tough time so far. I really hope he can be rehomed soon. He's big and beautiful.
Posted by Stephers on April 16, 2012, 1:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lionel
I’m Homed
Lyonell has been poorly over the weekend after eating most of a large packet of chewy sweets including wrappers. We thought he may have a blockage and he ended up having a barium meal and lots of xrays. He is back at home now feeling very sorry for himself but on the mend. Liz
Posted by Liddy on April 16, 2012, 1:09 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Max (Jose)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Kallie. Max doesn't like other breeds of dogs, what is Daisy like when out walking, I can sort of understand why he wasn't taken for walks, he is very strong . I'm hoping the more he is taken out the better he will be. X
Posted by caroline&Fred on April 16, 2012, 12:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Roo
I’m Homed
Lovely for you Roo. Same colours as our Flossie. The New Icemaid Clan
Posted by susy on April 16, 2012, 11:41 am | 👍 0 Likes
Lily
I’m Homed
PS If you have to walk where off lead dogs scare yours then you can either carry a squeezy bottle of water (or I've heard of a Jiff lemon) and squirt the approaching dog in the face - I always shout to the owner my dog is scared so please call your dog ... but if he can't or won't then I'd use the water.. or you can wait till the dog gets close and using a ferocious voice shout 'NO' at it and that can scare them away as well ... depends how your dogs are behaving tho ..
Posted by tiggersslave on April 16, 2012, 9:54 am | 👍 0 Likes
Lily
I’m Homed
Hi Sharon ...the Mekuti harness is great, Rachael who designed it and runs Mekuti is a TTouch Practitioner like me 🙂 In TTouch we use harnesses a great deal and would recommend you use them with Mekuti's double ended lead - clip one end of the lead to the clip on the back of the harness/dog and the other can be threaded thro the ring at the front of the chest or clipped to the chest ring (or any other place on the harness that helps your dog). Just make sure you keep the lead short enough that the dog doesn't get in front of you - so could trip you up, and don't hold tight on the lead- just 'ask' the dog to not pull then allow the lead to be loose and repeat if it's not worked - check out Mekuti's website for pics and description or ask me and I'll help too 🙂 Just in case this ever happens to anyone else ... if your dog's on a lead it is deemed as being under control - if you have any dog approach yours off lead and the owner will not or cannot call it back you can report it to the police (not the Dog Warden) as being Dangeroudly Out of Control in a public place (if you're in a public place 🙂 like a park or on a road) - espcially if YOU felt it might bite YOU. This is legislation under the Dangerous Dogs Act and is a criminal offence and this bit applies to all breeds not just the banned ones. Best wishes Julie
Posted by tiggersslave on April 16, 2012, 9:51 am | 👍 0 Likes