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Carrie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I have a lot to live up to after this thread which I first posted to on 25th february , if you still wonder what kind of home Carrie is going to then youtube "Eves 11th" , and look for my video of eves 11th birthday by bridge26
Posted by Jeff on March 21, 2012, 8:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Hammy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Can't wait to meet this boy on Saturday he looks so cute!
Posted by Jess&Koda on March 21, 2012, 8:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Toni
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Yay, got to meet Toni today and say goodbye 😀 Can tell her new owners are gonna spoil her rotten!! 🙂 xxx
Posted by AimeeJayne on March 21, 2012, 8:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Carrie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Argggh Carrie's so sweet!! Going to miss her so much when she leaves!! She's had he teeth cleaned my me and Danni today all ready for her new home aha she was golden!! :') xxxx
Posted by AimeeJayne on March 21, 2012, 7:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Hammy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Look at the little heart by his head!! 😀 aha he's such a big and lovely gentle boy, and soooo smiley!! awwwwwwh I'm a little bit in love lol :') <3 xxxxx
Posted by AimeeJayne on March 21, 2012, 7:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Hammy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
What a lovely boy!! He looks so happy :o) xxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on March 21, 2012, 7:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Toni
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Love your family pic xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on March 21, 2012, 6:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Hammy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
He looks and sounds wonderful xxxx Have to give him a virtual cuddle xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on March 21, 2012, 6:03 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Hammy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
He is lovely! xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 21, 2012, 4:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dolly (Maisy)
I’m Homed
Our rolo gets spooked very easily & does the hyperventilating thing. We now use a thunder shirt which are available online but also pets at home sell them. Very similar to the TT wraps but can be left on when dog is alone too. Are also suitable for walking in also. You would need to build up use gradually so they don't associate the shirt with a stressful situation arising so best to use when she is not stressed at times too. You may find your cuddles may be effecting her too cos if u are stressed/worried she will pick up on this from your body language. Hope u get sorted soon.
Posted by rolohound on March 21, 2012, 4:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I hope she gets there when I come up as I'd hate to miss such a pretty colour
Posted by Jess&Koda on March 21, 2012, 4:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Another Belle, bet she is as beautiful as my Bluebelle xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on March 21, 2012, 4:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lucy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
To me this little angel is perfect. xxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on March 21, 2012, 2:59 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dolly (Maisy)
I’m Homed
Thanks Jenni - I'll have a look at the collar - I'm willing to try anything!
Posted by The_Morrows on March 21, 2012, 2:54 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lucy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Twiggy is bouncy too.....she and Lucy have the same Dad so I guess that is where they get their bounce from! I wouldn't have her any other way! xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 21, 2012, 2:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dolly (Maisy)
I’m Homed
My gorgeous girl Ruby is also petrified of bangs and the best thing we have found a TT bandage which we bought at the trust dog show a couple of years ago - I had tried the Sounds Scary CD but i just prolonged the terror, so we thought we'd give the bandage a go. It worked like a dream, first Bonfire Night we used it i thought she'd gone deaf, she just slept (and was even dreaming)- the only downside is she obviously can't wear it when shes home alone, but it has absolutely transformed our girl.
Posted by rubysmum on March 21, 2012, 2:22 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Omani
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So nice to hear how well she is doing. xx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 21, 2012, 1:59 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dolly (Maisy)
I’m Homed
Hi, We've had the same problem with Cookie over the last year - round us it is clay pigeon shooting and at my parents pheasant shooting! It's similar with fireworks - so we tried a DAP collar over Bonfire Night and that seemed to help a fair bit. I've also found she's far better if she's walked with another dog as it seems to make her more confident (and she's too busy playing). However, on days when there are bangs she will freeze and if off lead will run back to the car. I don't force her to carry on and I don't reassure her - as that convinces her that there is something to worry about. I'd recommend that DAP collar (you can buy it from Amazon) or Ruth has something similar at the kennels I think. Sorry I can't be of more help.
Posted by Jenni on March 21, 2012, 11:47 am | 👍 0 Likes
Dolly (Maisy)
I’m Homed
Hi, I wonder if anyone can give me some advice? Where we live is quite rural and recently Maisy has been getting very spooked by loud bangs that we keep hearing when we're out walking. I'm not sure if they're gunshots but it does sound like it. She comes to work with me every day and it has got so bad that when it is time for her lunctime walk she hides under the table (she used to love going out as we always see rabbits, horses, hares etc!). When I get her outside she has her tail right between legs and she pants and drags me all the way round. Once we get back she hyperventilates 🙁 I got into work at 9am this morning and she is still hyperventilating almost 2 hours later. I'm worried that she will give herself a heart attack. I have tried cuddles and food to distract her but she's not interested. I talk to her constantly when we're out and I though she get used to the bangs but she seems to be getting worse. Unfortunately, I don't seem to be able to avoid them as wherever we go we seem to be hearing them. Not sure if its something the farmers use to scare the birds? Does anyone have any suggestions to calm her? Any advice gratefully received x
Posted by The_Morrows on March 21, 2012, 10:59 am | 👍 0 Likes
Omani
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Morning all 🙂 Omani is settling in very well...she is a very clever dog and learns very quickly. I hope to bring her to see you end of this week... She's an absolute sweetheart x
Posted by marneymoo on March 21, 2012, 9:29 am | 👍 0 Likes