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Carrie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
hopefully just 10 more days left and at worst 11 still far to long to wait...
Posted by Jeff on March 13, 2012, 10:31 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lizzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I like the comment on the extract from the book. I was thinking as I read all the comments 'if it works for you and your dog(s)/family, then what's the harm? Ours sleep downstairs, but only because Gent can't climb the stairs (and has no interest in learning how!). I'd love to have them upstairs. On the few occasions when we've been away and all bunked together, I love listening to their contented sighs as the doze away! Mand x
Posted by Mand&GorgeousGeorge on March 13, 2012, 10:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Omani
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Omani has been so well behaved so far, an absolute joy. She's currently fully stretched out, fast asleep on my lap. SCOFFED all her dinner and already chewed up her new toy!! She's just so gorgeous and settled in like she knows no different, will keep you updated, fingers crossed she's okay tonight x
Posted by marneymoo on March 13, 2012, 9:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lizzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thank you ... have just ordered book Jx
Posted by bestistdogs on March 13, 2012, 8:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lizzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Have read all the discussions with interest. Our 1st grey, Golde, has always slept downstairs, infact it was 3 months before she ever came upstairs, she now loves to come up for a cuddle in the morning. Our 2nd,Ruby, well, upstairs within first 5 minutes and straight onto the bed! She spent the first couple of nights downstairs but boy did we know about it, crying, howling and clitter,clatter most of the night as she wandered up and down the hall. So eventually we let her upstairs and onto, oh goodness can't believe I'm admitting to this, our bed! She now sleeps on our bed though is becoming more confident and even sleeps downstairs some nights, think she would more if Gold would share a sofa. This is written from the woman who said no dog upstairs n DEFINATLEY not on beds, strange how things change. Have just read an extract from the book tigersslave recommends and have ordered, like the bit that said "if it suits you and you are happy then go for it". So look forward to reading it and going to bed with Ruby happy and snuggled by my feet!
Posted by goldi&ruby's-mum on March 13, 2012, 8:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Carrie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
OOOOOh Carrie "a little Miss Sunshine" cover you are one lucky little girl. Not long now Jeff, so looking forward to Carrie going home with you n all the updates. Take care oh n how many sleeps have you got left? x
Posted by goldi&ruby's-mum on March 13, 2012, 7:51 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Carrie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Cant wait to see the picis Jx
Posted by bestistdogs on March 13, 2012, 5:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Chewy
I’m Homed
Hi - can anyone recommend a good caring kennels in the Redditch area?
Posted by FamilyofChewy on March 13, 2012, 3:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lizzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I think as long as if you say 'off' your dog gets off the bed then that's absolutely fine .. mine have all slept in my bedroom and even on my bed - I say 'off' and Charlie drags himself off and onto his own bed ... then as I drop off to sleep I hear him get back on my bed LOL. If your room is a safe place for the greys beds I think that's a big plus too ... I always say to people that they need to think of a greys history beofre trying to shut them in a room on their own - they've just retired into a strange and often scarey world and then their family are shutting them away 🙁 no wonder people have trouble getting gresy to settle on their own 🙁 .. they just need understanding 🙂 A really good book for anyone to read is by Barry Eaton and called Dominance in Dogs Fact or Fiction 🙂 It talks a lot of sense Julie x
Posted by tiggersslave on March 13, 2012, 2:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lizzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thanks for taking the time to help me. I thought I might get more negative comments about how you must not have the dogs in your room but no, I am rather pleased that there are many hounds that share a bedroom with yourselves. Lizzie and Bob have shared with us for 2 nights now and I must admit that i feel less worried about warning the children to be careful and quiet because if the dogs wish they can retire to our bedroom. Thanks again
Posted by Chazat on March 13, 2012, 1:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lizzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
We have 4 dogs (3 greys) and they all sleep in our room. We have 3 children and their doors are shut at night, plus we have 4 cats who have the run of downstairs at night, they tend to play a lot then and would disturb the dogs too much. The dogs don't go upstairs in the day unless we have a party etc when 2 of them prefer to lie down out of the way ! It works for us, and they all sleep on the beds on the floor and we don't hear a peep out of them until I get up in the morning xxxx (although of a weekend they do sneek onto the bed if they think we are awake for a cuddle xxxx)
Posted by BeckyB-F on March 13, 2012, 11:20 am | 👍 0 Likes
Carrie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thats Carries new bed sorted then , I just found a "Little Miss Sunshine" quilt cover on ebay...hope she likes it
Posted by Jeff on March 12, 2012, 11:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marty (Arty)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
How wonderful....!!!
Posted by Chazat on March 12, 2012, 9:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Stevie
I’m Homed
Well done Stevie now we need mac to get a home! Have fun! Love you see you soon xxxxx
Posted by Jess&Koda on March 12, 2012, 9:18 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Abbie (Sandy)
I’m Homed
Great time at Crufts yesterday.Enjoyed meeting everyone there.Now sleeping it off.Abbie Sandy.
Posted by abbiesdad on March 12, 2012, 7:41 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marty (Arty)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Marty has been with us for a week now and the dynamics between the three greys has changed--for the better. When we first had Misty she was the untidiest dog ever, dragging the bedding and toys around and leaving such a mess. I wonder now if that was her stressing as since the arrival of fun-loving Marty Misty has stopped doing that. The two newcomers are of a similar age and energy level and this morning engaged in a real chase and play session around our (small) house. Misty even let Marty play with her toys. Meanwhile old lady Maggie looks on whilst the youngsters entertain her. So glad that we got number 3.
Posted by Foggie on March 12, 2012, 4:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Grace
I’m Homed
Hope it works out for you and Grace Dan. I could see how much Grace adored you and you her when I covered for Ruth on Wednesday
Posted by PamD on March 12, 2012, 3:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Leona
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Great to hear how happy she is. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 12, 2012, 1:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marty (Arty)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So pleased to hear Marty has got his bounce back...xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 12, 2012, 1:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Stevie
I’m Homed
Wonderful news Stevie! xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 12, 2012, 1:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes