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Fly (Floppy)
I’m Homed
We also walk both our boys 4 times a day, twenty mins first thing, fourty if its a nice morning, ten mins at lunch time, 30-40 mins after work then about ten or fifteen mins at about ten thirty.. They eat only burns with sometimes added nature diet and rice in the evening... Also charlie has 3 digestive biscuits with every meal cos he's a bit skinny. They have joint supplements to and we've tried chill out music. My dogs are bloody fantastic so if this is the only problem they give me I can live with it. After reading about all the sad loses lately I'm grateful of every minute spent with them.... Even if at 4.30 it doesn't feel that way haha! Thanks to ruth for introducing me to my boys and the breed in general. Big loves to anyone who has lost there much loved grey xxxxxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on July 29, 2011, 4:12 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Fly (Floppy)
I’m Homed
Thanks guys.... I have tried these things.. Even letting them sleep in the bedroom when they wake up... The crying contines even when the are on our bed with us!! Xxxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on July 29, 2011, 4:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rocky
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I have a large waterproof softee bed you could borrow til you get one sorted, not for sale as it's a spare for visiting greys but not needed at the moment. Let me know if you want it and we'll sort out getting it to you. Beryl
Posted by beryltheperil on July 29, 2011, 4:01 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maggie
I’m Homed
Ok.... Do you think its a bad idea taking her on a saturday when she might miss being chosen? Xxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on July 29, 2011, 3:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mary
I’m Homed
Yes, Mary goes to her new home on the 4th August 🙂
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on July 29, 2011, 3:15 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mary
I’m Homed
Hello As myself and hubby did the home visit recently as far as I know Mary is still reserved and the lovely new owners are planning to collect her next week. We are looking forward to meeting Mary on a follow up visit. Mary's new owners are a lovely couple and I am sure that Mary will be well cared for.
Posted by Winniethepooh on July 29, 2011, 2:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lily
I’m Homed
Sorry just a reminder. does any one have a spare dog bed for lily that they donot want anymore for sale. thanks sharon.
Posted by sharon83 on July 29, 2011, 1:15 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lily
I’m Homed
Hi everyone. thankyou for lilys birthday messages. I went out with my friend last night and couldnot take lily with me. (lol). but i did ask lily first if i could celabrate her birthday. she kissed me so i knew she was ok about it. she is amazing and loving and just everything. her and tessa are great. they kiss each other. i am ;more relaxed now and family life is great. lily is so pretty and i love her so much. With everyone talking about getting up in morning ours is not bad. but you dare go toilet in the night then she hears you and starts crying this morning was ok it was 7oclock so i just woke up and we went on our morning walk. it is great as kids of sodogs have lots of company. x x x x lily follows me everywhere. x x x x cant wait for the people to come back from holiday and pick mary up feel sorry for her.
Posted by sharon83 on July 29, 2011, 1:03 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Fly (Floppy)
I’m Homed
Hiya I think we've all done things to animals -and probably children, that at the time we thought - with the knowledge that we had .. that was the best way to deal with a situation and then we get more information or understand more and we realise there are now better ways ... I use rewards rather than anything else cos I find it works better and I like to work with dogs that way. Dog training is always an interesting topic with lots of different opinions .. the saying I like is that when three dog trainers get together the only thing two agree on is that the third knows nothing 🙂 J xx
Posted by tiggersslave on July 29, 2011, 12:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mary
I’m Homed
Is she still avaible?? Because the comments says she is no longer reserved? She is beautiful ,we have a cat so its good to hear she could be cat friendly.Please could someone comment back and tell me if she is avaible?? I love to arrange a visit. Many Thanks Phoebe
Posted by Phoebe009 on July 29, 2011, 12:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rosie (Lena)
I’m Homed
she is a wee poppet isn't she? xxx
Posted by Hetpayne on July 29, 2011, 11:58 am | 👍 0 Likes
Fly (Floppy)
I’m Homed
Oh Julie, I feel terrible now...Fi, ignore what I said, sorry...I really do love my dogs, I've never hit them, been intentually cruel to them and their needs always come first before mine, I was just trying to help :0(
Posted by Tash'ntheGreys on July 29, 2011, 11:18 am | 👍 0 Likes
Twiggy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
That's sooooo lovely I feel a bit teary now. But I can totally understand that feeling and that's probably why the teary thing. I love seeing our girls every morning even if they are such sleepy heads and can't be bothered to lift more than an eyebrow to say hello! (I so don't get this early waking thing that other owners have with their greys 🙂 ). We are beginners compared to you Kate (14 months since we had Lola) but I wish you many more happy and special years with your beautiful girl xxx
Posted by LindaPaul on July 29, 2011, 11:18 am | 👍 0 Likes
Leo
I’m Homed
Poor Leo. I've sent you a cuddle. I'm sure there is someone out there for you and it's just a case of being patient..... but I hate the thought of you being unhappy and wasting away. Try to be brave and hang on in there xxxx
Posted by LindaPaul on July 29, 2011, 11:08 am | 👍 0 Likes
Twiggy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Five years ago today John and I adopted Twiggy. I can still recall how excited I was coming to Daybreaks to pick her up; finally being able to have a dog of my own was a dream come true. I spent most of the day just looking at her! Five years later I still look at her and can't believe she is mine. Lots of love to my beautiful girl on this special day.xxxxxxxx Ps John says, it seems more like ten years to him and can her bring her back!!!! xxxxxxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 29, 2011, 10:48 am | 👍 0 Likes
Fly (Floppy)
I’m Homed
Hi ...Usually having the dogs where they can see you settles them down as their 'family/group/pack' are all together and they will wait till you get up - unless they really need to toilet or have heard next doors cat 🙁 You may need to teach them how to do stairs (use 2 towels) and if you don't want them in the bedroom put a child gate on your door so they can see you but can't come in. Increasing exercise can help make them more tired and likely to want to lie in, feeding pasta and other carbs as a late feed can make them sleepy too. The problem with punishing dogs for doing something (or not doing something) is that a) its a negative reinforcement 🙁 and b) dogs only tie the punishment (or reward) to an action if it happens within TWO seconds of the behaviour SO if you don't get there within 2 seconds and then punish a dog the chances are that it links you coming into the room with being punished ... it doesn't think 'oh I mustn't whine cos that upsets everyone and they come down and are cross'. J xx
Posted by tiggersslave on July 29, 2011, 10:17 am | 👍 0 Likes
Wolfy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
O my poor boy. Wolfy was the very first dog to steel my heart wen I began coming to the kennels. I am so gutted at this news. He made me fall in love with greys. All my love to Ann and her daughter. I kno how much u loved him and thankyou for giving him the best home possible. I will never forget this very special boy. X
Posted by crackercharlieX on July 29, 2011, 10:13 am | 👍 0 Likes
Wolfy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Very sorry to hear the sad news, God Bless Wolfy. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 29, 2011, 10:09 am | 👍 0 Likes
Fizz
I’m Homed
She really has been through it hasn't she. She deserves a bit of luck & lots of love & fun! Hopefully, although that sounds bad enough to go through, that's all it will turn out to be & it isn't anything life threatening. Perhaps she bumped that old injury in the garden when we had our accident with Ellie Cat? Sending you all our love Fizz - I never stop thinking about you! XX
Posted by court-family on July 29, 2011, 8:53 am | 👍 0 Likes
Maggie
I’m Homed
Hi Fi, I am sure she would love it but will let you know if we have any viewings booked for her. x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on July 29, 2011, 1:26 am | 👍 0 Likes