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Barney
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh, that's sad. Poor Barney. xx
Posted by LadyVictoria on December 17, 2010, 11:50 am | 👍 0 Likes
Barney
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Well what does one say!!!!!
Posted by suzy on December 17, 2010, 11:47 am | 👍 0 Likes
Nell (Molly)
I’m Homed
Hi Sara I tried to post this yesterday but its vanished 🙁 You've got loads of good advice to give and I always think experience is the best teacher, I totally agree with you that a nicely tired dog is usually a well behaved dog 🙂 If anyone doesn't agree they can have my lurcher Charlie for a couple fo days and see how norty he is when he hasn't been getting his usual daily rampage round the woods ... its too dark when I finish work and he won't go far from me when we're at the horses' field .. I think he's scared but he says he's protecting me LOL . J xx
Posted by tiggersslave on December 17, 2010, 11:18 am | 👍 0 Likes
Nell (Molly)
I’m Homed
Hi Yes that's fine, we finish this Saturday and start again on Saturday the 8th so give me a call next week if you like .. we're doing a walk on Tuesday 28th round the woods just outside Hockley Heath which always ends up at the pub so you'd be welcome to come to that and meet us before you start at class 🙂 (weather permitting 🙁 ) J xx
Posted by tiggersslave on December 17, 2010, 11:12 am | 👍 0 Likes
Barney
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Poor Barney, unfortunately the person who reserved him has not been back in touch despite me leaving many messages and would therefore appear does not want him any more.....
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on December 17, 2010, 10:59 am | 👍 0 Likes
Nell (Molly)
I’m Homed
Hi guys, thanks for all the wise words, it is lovely to see them play but you can tell when Pip has had enough as he gives you 'puppy dog eyes please can you get her off now'! So we help him out a little bit as he is tiny compared to Molls! We will pop in and get some odds and sods tomorrow when we do the rehoming and will be looking forward to seeing the other greys at the walk at Kingsbury on Sun xx Will ring you Julie next week to set up training if that's okay?
Posted by TheBrownies on December 17, 2010, 10:09 am | 👍 0 Likes
Ratty
I’m Homed
Ratty had a few teeth extracted yesterday and now has pearly white teeth! I hope someone falls for her soon and gives her a home x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on December 17, 2010, 8:07 am | 👍 0 Likes
Abbie (Sandy)
I’m Homed
taking to mom about u abbie she said she might think about it in the new year
Posted by Bartleygreen,crew on December 16, 2010, 10:51 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ratty
I’m Homed
Loads of love Ratty, you will feel so much better with lovely fresh breath xx
Posted by skinnyme on December 16, 2010, 10:32 am | 👍 0 Likes
Honey
I’m Homed
Glad she is feeling better. xx
Posted by LadyVictoria on December 16, 2010, 9:52 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jacob
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Very sorry to hear about Jacob; with love to you all at this sad time. Kind regards xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on December 16, 2010, 9:51 am | 👍 0 Likes
Nell (Molly)
I’m Homed
My Sadie girl was the same age as Mollie when we had her and she can be a little torment! She loves to play, and whilst she has definitely calmed down, she is still the ringleader when anything kicks off! She will goad the others, especially Kev (he falls for it everytime) into chasing her, and then it all gets a bit mad with 3 whirling dervishes causing havoc in my living room! So, whilst it's lovely to see them play and get animated once in a while, mine have certainly been taught "ENUFFFFF!" And yes Sara is right, exercise is key - a tired dog is a good dog! xxx
Posted by Emma on December 16, 2010, 9:42 am | 👍 0 Likes
Joe
I’m Homed
How lovely that Joe is settling into his new home! With regards to travelling, our Mr Kev has never been a happy bunny in the car or van, but something totally unexpected happened after we took him to one of Julie's T-Touch workshops. The workshop was all about fireworks and he was stressing for England when the CD was playing, but he calmed down with the T-touches and when the workshop finished, without any hesitation he jumped straight into the car afterwards and lay straight down - result!
Posted by Emma on December 16, 2010, 9:39 am | 👍 0 Likes
Joe
I’m Homed
You can also start by making the car a really nice place to be .. if possible start by getting him in the car with some nice treats and let him hop in and out, don't go anywhere, next -when he's very settled doing that, let him go in for nice treats and start the engine (tho watch where the exhaust is blowing as that can spook them) and let him go in and out. Next- let him in, shut the door- go nowhere, shut the door (with him in a crate like Tracey said) go round the block, when he's really settled (has he got a soft bed in the car to be very compfortable?) go somewhere a bit further away (not the vet, to a country walk or similar) and so on .. if he get worried go back a step and don't force him .. like Tracey said they aren't used to seeing what's around them so that can frighten them. Best wishes Julie x
Posted by tiggersslave on December 16, 2010, 8:22 am | 👍 0 Likes
Honey
I’m Homed
Ahhhhh - Honey is doing really well now. Her face swelling is coming down now and she has stopped bleeding 🙂 She is such a happy girl and is starting to put on weight with her mash and veggies x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on December 16, 2010, 7:22 am | 👍 0 Likes
Ratty
I’m Homed
When Ratty was returned, her teeth were in a bad state. She is off to the vets today for her dental. I can't wait to cuddle her tonight without her knocking me out with her breath!!!!!
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on December 16, 2010, 7:21 am | 👍 0 Likes
Joe
I’m Homed
Hi FionaR. I can sympathise, Gent, our first, wasn't keen either. As is usual with greys, his Achilles Heel is food, so we got him in with a tasty treat, saying 'up' at the same time. He'll now get in with just the signature word, but it took a few months. Emily, our second, is a bit more of a challenge-she pukes 5 mins before we reach our destination, regardless of the distance! I'm no expert, but I wonder if it all comes down to trust. Once Joe understands that nothing bad will happen , perhaps he'll travel better. Gent certainly did and we definitely have anything crossed for Emily. We found a Halfords dog guard useful, as used to climb over the rear head-rests from the boot! Mand, Gent & Emily x
Posted by Mand&GorgeousGeorge on December 15, 2010, 11:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe
I’m Homed
So glad Joe has settled in well in his new home we all miss him at Bark Inn Kennels and hope you may come to visit us in the new year x x
Posted by Barkinnkennels on December 15, 2010, 10:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jacob
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So sad to hear your news. What a beautiful boy. RIP sweetheart. Sending Judy and Mark our sympathy - our thoughts are with you at your sad time. xxxx
Posted by Donna+Baby+Jake on December 15, 2010, 10:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe
I’m Homed
MOST OF THE RETIRED DOGS WILL HAVE BEEN TRAVELLED IN VANS INSIDE A SINGLE CAGE TO KEEP THEM SAFE, THEY ARE NOT USED TO A CAR WHICH THEY CAN SEE ALL OUT OF THE WINDOW. IF DEPENDING ON SIZE OF CAR YOU ARE ABLE TO PLACE A FOLD DOWN CAGE IN THE BOOT SPACE HE MAY FEEL MORE SECURE.
Posted by tracy on December 15, 2010, 9:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes