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Ellie-May
Over the Rainbow Bridge
We met Ellie at training yesterday - she did really well. We couldn't believe she was 10 years old, she doesn't look her age at all. We'd followed her story on here so it was particularly nice to see how well she was doing. Olive and Ruby look forward to meeting up again next week.
Posted by themartins on March 3, 2011, 7:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Olive
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Wow she is stunning. X
Posted by ClareInsightHounds on March 3, 2011, 6:09 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Olive
Over the Rainbow Bridge
olive looks lovely xx
Posted by fi-be-looking on March 3, 2011, 4:15 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ellie-May
Over the Rainbow Bridge
fantastic news xx
Posted by fi-be-looking on March 3, 2011, 4:12 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ruby (Pixie)
I’m Homed
Ruby is settling in well, you'd hardy know she was there except for when something goes missing and it mysteriously appears on her bed :o)
Posted by AndyD on March 3, 2011, 4:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Olive
Over the Rainbow Bridge
What a lovely face she has. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 3, 2011, 3:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mystic
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Happens to us too. Gent will stand very calmly with his tail wagging, waiting for you to fuss him, while Emily will charge at you and try to head-but Gent out of the way. She recently starting mouthing too, so I've adopted the ignoring technique. Like Lena, Emily will now run backwards and forwards between two rooms with a toy in her mouth ignoring us all too until she's quiet enough to handle!! Mand x
Posted by Mand&GorgeousGeorge on March 3, 2011, 2:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ellie-May
Over the Rainbow Bridge
took ellie-may for her 1st session at training last night in moseley, she was very good, completed some basic tasks which i really enjoyed, met a lady called caroline who was very exicted to see ellie as she had her for 2 weeks in oct, she was so pleased to see ellie at training and seeing her looking so well. I am sooooo loving my ellie.xxxx
Posted by spencer68 on March 3, 2011, 12:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lydia
I’m Homed
rss feeds dose like super dog
Posted by ashleyt2 on March 3, 2011, 10:45 am | 👍 0 Likes
Lydia
I’m Homed
she is so cute i love her how dose she get on whith cats its a shame that she dose not come up the stairs
Posted by ashleyt2 on March 3, 2011, 10:44 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mystic
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Jenesis. Ignoring our two until they are calm also works wonders and I don't even speak to them until they have calmed down. Also check out the comments on Lulu (page 6 at the moment) regarding greyhounds grinning. It's a little way down. Not sure if this is what you are seeing though. We have a grinner...when we come in from work, Lola can come at us with mouth wide open all teeth bared but there is no nipping with her and her tail is wagging so furiously that her body is all wriggly. Our other one Lena just grabs a toy and runs around the room. Jane's Lulu is a big grinner so you could have a read and see if you are getting some of this behaviour. Def. try the ignoring though. Linda. x
Posted by LindaPaul on March 3, 2011, 9:35 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mystic
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi If you have children then get them to watch the Safe and Sound video that the Kennel Club promotes (www.the-kennel-club.org.uk) .. its interactive and teaches children how to be around hounds/dogs safely. Using a hound mitt might be better than a brush for the time being .. I think Ruth has them at Daybreaks, so Mystic understands that being handled/brushed won't hurt him and there'll be no accidents. Great advice re turning your back on your dogs when they jump and folding your arms, the other thing to remember is that when doing this you mustn't speak to your dog as its trying to get your attention and even speaking/shouting counts as attention so is rewarding the (unwanted) behaviour. As a TTouch Practitioner I always look to praise the behaviour I want so when your dog stands quietly then I'd say in a low, boring tone 'Good boy/girl' so they understand that's what I want them to do and also be careful how you usually greet them ..be boring until they realise that's what you want... Best wishes J x
Posted by tiggersmum on March 3, 2011, 9:34 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mystic
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Jenesis, yep completely agree with all the advice given so far. Our little Sadie was a jumper and barker when we first had her, unfortunately she also used to wee and poo in her excitement of seeing us - nice! So we followed Jan Fennell's advice and turned away when she jumped and completely ignored her when we came in. Then when I was good and ready (as I'm the boss allegedly), I would give them some fuss for being calm and patient. I found it more difficult with visitors because they felt it was cruel to ignore them, but they soon learnt to get over it when faced with a puddle on their shoes LOL! Good luck!
Posted by Emma on March 3, 2011, 9:11 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mystic
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Jenesis - forgot to mention also borrow and watch the Jan Fennell DVD, the first hour of it is about 4 key things, we now have completely different greys and have now got to the right 'pack order', we are looking to go back to training classes soon with Julie, as we're now pretty much organised! Think Ruth has the copy back, but we made our Ellie watch it too as you will all need to do it x x
Posted by TheBrownies on March 3, 2011, 7:39 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mystic
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Jenesis, we have the same issues with our Molly, we have to muzzle our Molly and Pip to stop them playfighting, and we also do this when we go out (when we come back we still have the jumps but they can't nip or hurt us or our 7 year old). The other thing we have found is that ignoring them totally when we come home or downstairs works, 5 minute golden time - they soon get the message and this has settled them too. We tend to turn our backs on them when they jump. We had the same concerns with Ellie but now she knows to turn her back she gets respect off them too - we will then fuss them when they have got over the whole excitement! Hopefully some of this helps, it took us some time but we seem to be getting there now, although it can still be frustrating!! x x x
Posted by TheBrownies on March 3, 2011, 7:36 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mystic
Over the Rainbow Bridge
hi all i'm in need of some advice. When i 1st go into the room where cally n mystic are in the morning or after i've been out of the house for a while, they both get very excited. Cally jumps up n down like she's on a trampoline and keeps catching me with her nails and Mystic barks a lot. But over the last couple of days Mystic has started snapping at my hands as if trying to bite my hands. They are only like this with me everybody else just gets waggy tails and a bit of barking. I've tried ignoring mystic until he calms down a bit and giving Cally some attention, i've also tried the other way round n ignoring cally depending on who's the calmest. i dont really have a problem with them being overexcited i just dont want mystic to actually bite, especially if he tried doing it 2 someone else especially 1 of the kids. any advice on how to try n nip this in the bud would be much appreciated thanx ps Mystic did snap (put his mouth around her arm as if 2 bite) at our 6yr old at the weekend when she tried to brush him (she may have caught his leg with the brush). Thanx Jen, Cally & Mystic xx
Posted by jenesis on March 2, 2011, 9:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Max
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Well all i can is that max's new owners are very very lucky.he has been staying at home with us for just over a week and i have fallen for him hook line and sinker !He asks for nothing and in return loves you to bits and just wants to snuggle up next to you.Tonight he had a bath and is now snuggled up on the settee wrapped in my old dressing gown and a blanket.I can fully understand why everyone at michelles misses him so much,and how sad his original owner must be,having to let us rehome him.Not long now till he goes to his new home and i wish him all the luck in the world x x x x x x x x x x
Posted by Zoe on March 2, 2011, 9:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Captain (Monty)
I’m Homed
So sorry Captain wasn't cat friendly I was ready to take him home. He will make a lovely pet, he is gorgeous.xxx
Posted by annyb on March 2, 2011, 5:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Frisky
I’m Homed
I wish my little girl would have another female in the house she is ok with males hug and kisses
Posted by Bartleygreen,crew on March 2, 2011, 12:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Gizmo
I’m Homed
you r a lovely boy hope u find a new home soon
Posted by Bartleygreen,crew on March 2, 2011, 12:40 pm | 👍 0 Likes