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Message 1.Ìý
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Tuesday, 1st November 2011
Biscuits, water bowls and comfy cushions moved.
Hope all are well. Cherry, youngest dog, has just been stripped so is in her undercoat which always makes her look young and vulnerable. I am lucky in that none of my dogs are bothered by fireworks at all. Occasionally one might go outside and bark for a moment when they start but quickly get bored with this and come back in and curl up. I am really sorry for those whose dogs are badly affected.
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Message 2
Posted by Constance (U14594138) on Tuesday, 1st November 2011
My little dog is quite happy to watch fireworks with me outside as long as I am holding him. Collie on the other hand is terrified - shakes and pants, so we turn up the TV and last year I put cotton wool in his ears to help muffle the sounds. Have tried a diffuser and Zylkene cpsules without luck in the past.
This year I will also have 2 client dogs staying over, so I'm hoping it won't be too bad.
Hope all the dogs in this club stay safe and happy (and elsewhere for that matter). -
Message 3
Posted by chicken_hot_pot (U8480346) on Tuesday, 1st November 2011
Help needed.
Our beautiful Bonnie has discovered the wonders of being on our bed.
When we first got her she jumped onto it with Tigger and as I was still in it was told to get off. 2 seconds later she and he got back on. Off again but Bonnie broke her leg. Since then has never got on, even though we've never told her not to.
So new game for her and as she spoilt rotten we haven't told her not to, or not unless we're going to bed when she's told to go on her bed. Fine until this morning when she did a puddle on it. She 7 now.
Could this have just been an accident or should we be concerned? We changed the bed and she has since then been sick on it too. Not sure if both are related or just one of those day.
Both definitely dog not cat as she hid under the table both times and Tigger was bouncing around.
Advice welcome. We're running out of bed linen and duvets! -
Message 4
Posted by lupins (U3368776) on Tuesday, 1st November 2011
Thursday, thanks for your interest in my quest for a dog on the previous thread. I have indeed considered the toy poodle, but preferred the miniature because of its size and I've heard the toy is a bit of a yapper. My fence is 1 metre high at its lowest, but fellman has assured me that it's gaps that's the problem, not the height.
I thank you all and hope to come back when I have the dog, or if I have another question
Lou -
Message 5
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Tuesday, 1st November 2011
The toys I know are not yappers but probably some are. As the owner of several tiny dogs I can confirm that gaps and holes are the worry. They can get out of amazingly small gaps. If you need any help in finding one let me know. I have a very extensive group of contacts of breeders in most breeds as I am sure Fellman also has.
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Message 6
Posted by Bayandgreygelding (U5161003) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
Just bookmarking.
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Message 7
Posted by lupins (U3368776) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
Thanks very much Thursday.
I'm going to Discover Dogs at Earls Court next week so hopefully will meet some breeders there.
Lou -
Message 8
Posted by What larks (U14260755) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
We had poodles when I was a child; avery active miniature and a much moe laid back (okay, lazy) toy. I can't remember either of them yapping but it was a long time ago!
I'd be worried about any puppy running unsupervised in my garden because of the number of foxes we have around. They are quite bold about coming into the garden in broad daylight....not the back where my adult dog sees them off double quick, but certainly in the front. -
Message 9
Posted by Campbell in Farewell Clogs (U14226916) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
I can never remember what the difference is between a toy and a miniature poodle. (Mind you, anything below about knee height and I tend not to pay enough attention, sorry, my fault.)
Having said that, I did have a (very!) brief walk with a rough-haired daschund this morning. Stroppy wee git decided he'd just have a pee at the gate and then go back inside. There was me walking off like an idiot thinking he would be eager to accompany me. Bah, dogs who don't like walking, what good are they to anyone? I'm possibly going to be looking after him (and his houseboat) for a month next summer - I am beginning to wonder how we'll get on... -
Message 10
Posted by posh_scouse_pinnedwithpride (U2514024) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
[ I'm possibly going to be looking after him (and his houseboat) for a month next summer - I am beginning to wonder how we'll get on...]
Use a gangplank like everyone else. -
Message 11
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
He will love the walks when he gets used to them. I have one friend who breeds mini wires and walks them miles each day. They are extremely active. I have another friend with both mini smooths and standard smooths who are all happy to walk. My dogs happily keep up with much larger dogs.
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Message 12
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
Enjoy Discover Dogs. I've never been to the London one but my club organises everything for our breed at the Crufts one and I always spend a complete day meeting the public with my dogs. Very enjoyable but very tiring.
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Message 13
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
[ I'm possibly going to be looking after him (and his houseboat) for a month next summer - I am beginning to wonder how we'll get on...]
Use a gangplank like everyone else.
Ìý Groan.................! Thanks Posh
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Message 14
Posted by Campbell in Farewell Clogs (U14226916) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
(Paddy, keep that daft Poshwummin under control can't you?)
To be fair, the reluctant dachshund (I have nO idea how to spell this in English, in Dutch they're called Teckels, which is much easier to remember somehow) has been on more enthusiastic outings with me in the past. He wasn't feeling well this morning apparantly so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. -
Message 15
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
Thursday, thanks for your interest in my quest for a dog on the previous thread. I have indeed considered the toy poodle, but preferred the miniature because of its size and I've heard the toy is a bit of a yapper. My fence is 1 metre high at its lowest, but fellman has assured me that it's gaps that's the problem, not the height.
I thank you all and hope to come back when I have the dog, or if I have another question
Lou
Ìý Hi Lou
I've got a toy poodle that we adopted a year ago, after his owner died suddenly. He is an utter joy, and the most intelligent dog I've ever owned. Yes he barks in a high pitched "voice" but I wouldn't say he yapped. He protects his house fiercely, but isn't at all aggressive, and is the most sociable little guy who loves everyone, and invariably everyone loves him.
He's so easy to train and is really obedient.
He's just had two days with my 3 month old grandson in our house and watched from a distance, having been told he mustn't go near the baby, or in his room. Just accepted it and got on with his own life. As he accepts everything.
If you need any more questions answering, I'd be glad to reply. I usually have a look in here every day or so.
Lilo and Murph -
Message 16
Posted by fellman (U14848647) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
I've helped out in the past at DD and it is a worthwhile place to visit.
A caveat though if I may?
The dog fraternity see this event now as a necesary PR excercise after THAT programme on Ö÷²¥´óÐã a couple of years back - and there is a concern that some breed representatives at DD are not giving the 'warts an' all' information which would have been forthcoming before THAT programme - for fear of being misconstrued and bringing a ton of rocks down on our heads.
If you have any concerns - I am sure Thursday will be as willing to help out as I am. -
Message 17
Posted by fellman (U14848647) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
[ I'm possibly going to be looking after him (and his houseboat) for a month next summer - I am beginning to wonder how we'll get on...]
Use a gangplank like everyone else.
Ìý Nice one Scouse
You will be coming out with the 'diesel fitter' joke next!
I used to stay with my ex wife's aunt in Neston Street off Scottie Road behind the Toffees grandstand - and every time I see your name I am minded of our first visit - when we accessed the house from the back jigger at the same time a pressure cooker full of scouse for our tea exploded and artexed the ceiling and walls - and partiall covered their dog too! -
Message 18
Posted by Hesperus (U14543047) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
Cambell - he doesn't sound like a proper dachshund to me - all the ones I have had have loved their walks almost as much as their dinners.
But - they are congenitally disobedient - they know perfectly well what you want them to do and don't do it on principle. Once he has trained you - you will both get on very well, I'm sure. -
Message 19
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
I've helped out in the past at DD and it is a worthwhile place to visit.
A caveat though if I may?
The dog fraternity see this event now as a necesary PR excercise after THAT programme on Ö÷²¥´óÐã a couple of years back - and there is a concern that some breed representatives at DD are not giving the 'warts an' all' information which would have been forthcoming before THAT programme - for fear of being misconstrued and bringing a ton of rocks down on our heads.
If you have any concerns - I am sure Thursday will be as willing to help out as I am. Ìý Oh don't! I had a huge row either last year or the year before on what should go in our health declaration almost ending with me refusing to have anything to do with DD if full disclosure didn't go up. I won and we were commended by several people for our health declaration. I see not point in not being open about everything.
Yes would certainly be willing to help out. -
Message 20
Posted by lupins (U3368776) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
Ohhh thanks Lilo. Your boy sounds adorable and just the type of dog I'd like. As I say, I'm a novice and just repeat what other people have told me but I hope to gain more info both on here and at the show.
I research other breeds, but always come back to the poodle. My husband would probably object on principle to the toy, but tough. It will be my dog (he's more or less house bound). He has accepted that the alsation is a non-starter!
I will let you know when I get a dog and will doubtless be here with training queries
Lou -
Message 21
Posted by dondy (U3463640) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
I don't think size has anything to do with desire for walkies.
Our Westie is a little squirt, but she will walk for miles. Getting Lily has done wonders for our waistlines and general fitness.
My cousin's dog, however, who is huge (wolfhound/bearded collie and who knows what else in the mix) will only go on a walk when he needs to poo. (He's one of those dogs who won't "go" at home). If he doesn't need to go, he has no interest in walking anywhere.
dondy -
Message 22
Posted by Shy (U14227333) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
Lou, I have two standard poodles, a bitch and a dog puppy aged almost 5 months:
I'm always struck by the fact from the way Lilo describes Murph he seems to have a very similar temperament to my two, so I guess all sizes of poodle are very much the same. Yes, they are a very vocal breed, but highly intelligent and quick to learn and I found it easy to teach my two very early on first how to speak on command, and then the meaning of the command 'quiet'.
I've had several other breeds in the past, but now I've 'tried' poodles I can't imagine having anything else. The are truly wonderful dogs.
A couple of warnings though, from my own experience and from what I've learned talking to other owners. Firstly, they tend to be very attached to the 'pack' so if you want your poodle to accept being left alone you must start accustoming him/her to it very early on, and if you expect to be able to leave him/her alone for long periods I don't think a poodle would be the right breed to choose at all.
Second, they get bored very easily, they're a bit like highly intelligent children who need lots of stimulation or they'll provide it for themselves and get into trouble. Lots of long walks in interesting places, learning a new trick every day (poodles in general don't see training as obedience, they see it as doing 'party pieces'), lots of socialising, and you'll have a happy poodle.
So long as you really know what you're taking on, you'll have a loyal friend for life and I can't recommend them highly enough, but a 'one walk a day and then snooze' dog they are not, not even in old age. -
Message 23
Posted by PinaGrigio (U11141735) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
thanks for starting the new thread, Thursday.
I thought most people in the Dog Club had poodles, isn't that the case?
< innocent look ON >
Dondy, your post reminded me of one of my favourite John Peel quotes. 'taking the dog for a walk is of course a euphemism but taking the dog for a sh*t doesn't generate the same sort of enthusiam in the family'
Poo on the front page again - yay! -
Message 24
Posted by dondy (U3463640) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
Poo on the front page again - yay! Ìý
Oops hadn't thought of that, but we aim to please !
dondy
PS forgot to thank Thursday for starting the thread. -
Message 25
Posted by solwright (U14953337) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
I'm sorry I don't have any advice for you but I'm sure someone will have some helpful suggestions.
I have a dog called Bonnie too! -
Message 26
Posted by chicken_hot_pot (U8480346) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
She hasn't done it again today, but it was so out of character for her. She's normally *so* clean and hates to displease us.
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Message 27
Posted by Shy (U14227333) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
c_h_p, to be honest I haven't a clue but if I were you I wouldn't worry unless it happens again. The puddle alone might worry me more than the combination of that and throwing up, but I've never (to my knowledge) had a dog that threw up on purpose so I think my first thought would be that she was simply feeling unwell.
Oh, and the fact that she was hiding doesn't *necessarily* mean she was responsible. I say that because Junior Lab always used to hide if Senior Lab did anything Very Naughty. As if she were trying to dissociate herself from it. -
Message 28
Posted by fellman (U14848647) on Thursday, 3rd November 2011
Ohhh thanks Lilo. Your boy sounds adorable and just the type of dog I'd like. As I say, I'm a novice and just repeat what other people have told me but I hope to gain more info both on here and at the show.
I research other breeds, but always come back to the poodle. My husband would probably object on principle to the toy, but tough. It will be my dog (he's more or less house bound). He has accepted that the alsation is a non-starter!
I will let you know when I get a dog and will doubtless be here with training queries
LouÌý Hi Lou
Can I commend you on your approach?
Oh that more puppy buyers were more like you.
If you self declaration of novise can be said t mean - soeone eager to learn - then count me as a novice too - because I have never stopped learning!
I am shamed to admit I have not kept up with the health issues in Poodles but several years ago there were concerns that some poodle families were afflicted by PRA -Progreesive Retnal Atrophy. This is an eye condition where the blood vessels supplying the oxygen to the light receptive retina at the back of the eye gradually die off leaving the retina without oxygen and thus causing its deteriation resulting in blindness. May I suggest you research this fully before losing your heart?
PRA is a simple recessive autosomal gene and if the parents are examined and certified clear of it - then there is no chance the puppy will be affected.
Most dog breeders are like Thirsday and I and such as we are more than willing to talk about health issues and what steps we take to try to prevent them. -
Message 29
Posted by fellman (U14848647) on Thursday, 3rd November 2011
c_h_p, to be honest I haven't a clue but if I were you I wouldn't worry unless it happens again. The puddle alone might worry me more than the combination of that and throwing up, but I've never (to my knowledge) had a dog that threw up on purpose so I think my first thought would be that she was simply feeling unwell.
Oh, and the fact that she was hiding doesn't *necessarily* mean she was responsible. I say that because Junior Lab always used to hide if Senior Lab did anything Very Naughty. As if she were trying to dissociate herself from it. Ìý I agree Shy 'embrassment ' is no indicator of guilt.
One of my wife's Bengal Cats on two occasions 'disgraced' herself by 'going' on our bed but it wasn't until the second time when she was caught red handed that we realised that our old girl Poppy who had positivel squirmed with embarassment on the first occasion was not the culprit.
Lovely photo of your two Poodles BTW. -
Message 30
Posted by Shy (U14227333) on Thursday, 3rd November 2011
c_h_p, a thought has just occurred to me.
If I have this right, the cat has always been allowed on the bed but the dog has only recently learned to get up there?
How about this scenario - Cat jumps up on bed to find dog already lying there. Cat thinks 'hang on, can't have this, I'm the one with the bed privileges' and pees on the bed in protest. Dog jumps off in horror and hides under the table, cat bounces around in triumph......
she hid under the table both times and Tigger was bouncing around.Ìý
You know your own animals best, but maybe? -
Message 31
Posted by What larks (U14260755) on Thursday, 3rd November 2011
Shy, that's an interesting post about poodles. We have a border collie type which like poodles are highly intelligent.
I've often thought that he is just like a child. He actually gets bored on walks without anything to do, and if not given a "job" such as hunt-the-biscuit or fetch, will find something to amuse him. That's why we took up flyball and agility. The trainer at our dog club says she no longer has border collies because she hasn't the time for them.
On the other hand, when Mr Lark had his leg in plaster, he and the collie made a great team. They would go off to the park and Mr Lark would sit on a bench and throw a ball and put in practice the other training they'd done (sit, leave, lie down, stay etc). So a poodle might make a great companion for a disabled person provided there was someone around to take him for a walk. -
Message 32
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Thursday, 3rd November 2011
Hi Shy and the Adorable Two
Just back from a walk on the shingle beach as the tide's coming up. Poor Murph prefers low tide and sand but tolerates just about anything to be with me. Which confirms what Shy has said about them hating to be alone and liking excitement. All I can say is I would never have considered taking him in if we'd been out all day. He hates me leaving him, but just sits on the windowsill doing his pathetic little me act staring out, until I get back. If it's any longer than four hours he goes to his lovely dog sitter.
As for being small. The Viking (my OH) is a huge bloke but doesn't give a damn about being seen walking with a widgy little apricot thing. He adores him and loves teaching him tricks. The latest is "gimme five" which always makes me laugh. Murph kind of swipes his paw against TV's big hand with a tolerant expression of apeasement on his face.
Another thing that we talk about in here is the grooming. It is expensive to have them groomed every 8 weeks or so. I have Murph cut in the Bichon Frise style as it suits his scruffy little personality. Shy's two are more elegant, but they do need grooming daily or the knots and tangles build up in their undercoat. Much like any other dog I guess.
I could talk about Murph forever (I expect it feels like I already do!) but I need coffee.
Lilo and Murph say thanks for the November threads
ps The diet appears to be working! I can see his waistline appearing again. I bought Iams Complete for small dogs and he actually likes it. -
Message 33
Posted by What larks (U14260755) on Thursday, 3rd November 2011
If Mr Lupins is amost housebound, a poodle shouldn't be a problem. Who knows.....you may find that he and the dog get on famously.
I now remember meeting met a man walking three large dogs and a miniature poodle. He had been appalled when his wife bought the poodle but says it turned out to be the best dog he'd ever had! -
Message 34
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Thursday, 3rd November 2011
Lovely photo Shy. Lilo I'm pleased to hear Murphy is losing a little weight. It can be a juggling act to get weight right. As I raw feed they get a very varied diet and I don't measure what I give them. Occasionally I have to cut down for one or two of the dogs or sometimes I have to try and feed them up. I wish I could be as careful of my own weight as I am of my dogs!
Skylark mentions having to give her dog a job to do on walks. A friend of mine has a boxer who has been a real problem as he is quite neurotic and nervous and has been a problem with other dogs. She is an extremely experienced dog owner and has worked very hard with him over the last year. One of the things that has helped greatly has been in giving him a toy to hold whilst they are out walking, it has calmed him down and made him less of a problem with other dogs whilst out as he concentrates on carrying his toy when walking past other dogs.
I love seeing men with very small dogs as long as the dog is walking. Tiny dogs are just as much "real dogs" as big dogs if allowed to be so and not carried everywhere as if a fashion accessory. I always feel that a man confidently walking a very small dog shows that he has no need to "prove" himself by walking a big hefty dog wearing a studded collar. Sorry, just one of my things.
I'm sure a little poodle will very soon have Mr Lupins wrapped round his paw. -
Message 35
Posted by Dapply (U2437462) on Thursday, 3rd November 2011
Hello dog clubbers
Happy November and hope fireworks aren't a problem. We have been giving Saffie skullcap and valerian tablets for about 10 days now, and they seem to be helping as she is quite calm about whizzy bang things.
Roll on next week when hopefully most of it will be over.
We have got a pony on loan now. so I suppose the next thing is to get Saffie to sit on the carriage with us.
Watch this space. -
Message 36
Posted by chicken_hot_pot (U8480346) on Thursday, 3rd November 2011
Thanks all,
Everything seem back to normal again. Both of them getting on the bed and no accident from either of them.
Bonnie isn't mean enough to take all the space, though she does by size alone. When she gets on the bed she "puppy" barks to Tigger for him to get on too. I say "puppy" barks as she does a woof that's so gentle compared with her normal one.
We're now not sure if it was Bonnie or Tigger, but whichever they seem fine now. Good thing really did enough sheet washing to last me a lifetime! -
Message 37
Posted by lupins (U3368776) on Thursday, 3rd November 2011
Shy, what a gorgeous boy and girl. I love the standard, so elegant, but think it will be little too big for my small house.
I've read about this retinal atrophy fellman, and it's one of the things I'll have to ask a potential breeder. There's so much to learn and remember but I',m getting excited already. I thank you all for your tips and enthusiasm. Hopefully in a few weeks I will have news of a potential pup.
Lou -
Message 38
Posted by Campbell in Farewell Clogs (U14226916) on Thursday, 3rd November 2011
>>>they do need grooming daily or the knots and tangles build up in their undercoat. Much like any other dog I guess.<<<
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eh, no Lilo, the short haired dogs which I tend to favour (Weimeraners, Great Danes for example) don't have any sort of tangly undergrowth. Most of them usually quite enjoy a good going over with a rubber brush-thingy but it's not really necessary on a daily basis.
Thinking of you all on this Bonfire Night - we don't have any such madness on November the 5th here but New Year and the days leading up to it is always fairly noisy. -
Message 39
Posted by Shy (U14227333) on Thursday, 3rd November 2011
One of the things that has helped greatly has been in giving him a toy to hold whilst they are out walking, it has calmed him down and made him less of a problem with other dogs whilst out as he concentrates on carrying his toy when walking past other dogs.Ìý
Since having the puppy I've found it incredibly useful to take a toy with us on off-lead walks - one toy between the two of them. Both want to be the one to possess the toy, so they spend the walk focussing on that and tend to ignore passing distractions like another dog chasing his ball or a jogger running temptingly past.
Lilo, you're absolutely right, of course, about poodles and grooming. Full clip (or scissor) every 6 - 8 weeks max from about 4 months old, and a good comb every day is essential. Personally, I love spending the time with them to do it, but it is very time consuming, and expensive unless you learn to do the trimming yourself. I reckon to spend an absolute minimum of 20 minutes per day per standard, and that's leaving the cutting/bathing/clipping to a pro. -
Message 40
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Friday, 4th November 2011
Clogsy
You took my comment about "any other dog" too literally!
Shy I tried trimming Murph once and it was disastrous. HIs little legs looked like curly matchsticks for weeks afterwards. His last grooming session was like that. They found little mats of wool under his ears that I'd missed, and bits on his side so it was a close cut. I bath him every two weeks, but if he does the fox poo rolling sessions it's more often!
This diet thing is resulting in poor little lad's tummy rumbling around 4am so I get woken up by a tentative little paw wondering if there's a little something for a starving boy. -
Message 41
Posted by Campbell in Farewell Clogs (U14226916) on Friday, 4th November 2011
>>>Clogsy
You took my comment about "any other dog" too literally! <<<
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ach I'm a literal kinda gal. I "literally" didn't know how else to interpret it...
>>>get woken up by a tentative little paw<<<
ah well, just be glad they're tentative and little. Once when my brother came over to visit when we had our first Dane him and his wife got to sleep in the big bed. The dog woke up early deciding he fancied a walk so wandered into the bedroom and plonked his gigantic paw on my unsuspecting brother's chest. Pushover that he is brother got up and took him for a walk along the dijk. -
Message 42
Posted by posh_scouse_pinnedwithpride (U2514024) on Friday, 4th November 2011
News from Patrick.
7AM. gorrup.
7:01. got back in bed, tipped cat out first.
7:02. Posh gorrup, got cat, got back to bed.
7:05. WE ALL GORRUP! HURRAH. walk and breakfast, ate cats.
10:00. Ooooh, BIG WALK. saw Royattheendoftheroadwhogivesmepigsears and Georgie. Gorra left over sausage.
10:20. RSPCA...aww.... said hello to all the dogs waiting outside but Posh said not to tease... waved to little boy on bus.
10:50. Met little boy who waved to me and he said DOGGIE... ignoramus, does he not know my name? wagged tail anyway.
11:10. At the bank. Nice bank lady said hello as usual and the lady behind Posh in the queue gave me a cuddle, nice... but I want to see Janet.
11:30 WHERE IS JANET? AAAGH. Ran round for a bit but her stall was all locked up. Stared at the shutters for a while just in case but everyone in the market laughed at me and someone called me sweet. SWEET? I'll have em. Posh said we'd go to Aldi and come back.
11:40. Tied up outside Aldi. Tried shouting and bawling and could see Posh in the queue. Mate Jim came to say hello to me and untied me so I could sit on his knee.
11:42. Hmmmph, that security guard wasn't very nice. I was only trying to find me mam AND THOSE SHOPS ARE BIG.
11:55. At the butchers. 15 BONES! all for me... cooo..
12:10. In the market, why? no fun without Janet.. I like Janet ... JANET....... YOU'RE BACK.
Ooooh, I love Janet. Two sausages later and Ma drags me off. She is moaning about shopping bags. Dunno why.. she has only bought around 3 things, the bones, tins and sacks are mine... some people.
Sat in the churchyard to eat a bone [down to 14] nice lady said hello and called me Edward, no idea why. Shouted at a squirrel. a man laughed. said hello to my mate Ruby and laughed at her haircut [Ruby is a yorkie] told her about Murphy and she laughed.
13:15. Got the bus home with Ma. I jumped up when we got off and one of her bags split, it was soooooo funny I danced around to see if she wanted to play. She said a very bad word.
13:41. Ma gave 2 of my bones to Misty over the road so I think I'd better hide the rest.
14:00. Ma says I can't come shopping any more.
WHY? -
Message 43
Posted by strawberrysunrise (U10452397) on Friday, 4th November 2011
snork
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Message 44
Posted by What larks (U14260755) on Friday, 4th November 2011
walk and breakfast, ate cats Ìý
I don't think the good posters on the cat thread would find that at all funny, Strawbs. -
Message 45
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Friday, 4th November 2011
Dear Patrick
Sounds like a good day out. Mums are like that, they don't understand what a dog likes to do and often spoil our fun and say they won't take us places. Just be extra loving for a while and then look at her with wide open sad eyes when she is next going out and she will forget and take you with her.
Best wishes
Horace. -
Message 46
Posted by What larks (U14260755) on Saturday, 5th November 2011
Oh, and it gets worse...
Sat in the churchyard to eat a bone [down to 14] Ìý
First he eats the cats, then he robs the graves. -
Message 47
Posted by What larks (U14260755) on Sunday, 6th November 2011
Hmm. Have I killed another thread?
Seriously, it was a funny post Posh. -
Message 48
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Sunday, 6th November 2011
Not dead yet skylark.
Murph read the bit about Ruby and narrowed his steely grey eyes...
Although I did remind him that he sniggered at Shrek, the yorkie next door. Foot shuffling, he is. It won't last. We're off to the playing field any minute. I should get dressed first, although... -
Message 49
Posted by dondy (U3463640) on Sunday, 6th November 2011
How did everyone get on with the fireworks last night (if relevant)?
We seem to have one of the few dogs who actually likes them. Lily insisted on coming outside and watching the ones we set off for Junior B, even though my dad tried to keep her indoors at the far end of the house.
She rushed up to the fence (we stood in small garden while OH ventured down into the wilds of the big garden to set fireworks off) every time one went off, wagging her tail excitedly.
I supposed she is used to loud bangs, as the regular shooting in the field behind our house has never fazed her, but even so...
dondy -
Message 50
Posted by Mustafa Grumble (U8596785) on Sunday, 6th November 2011
I used to have a brilliant working spaniel that was afraid of fireworks, but utterly unfazed by shotguns.
Our current spaniels are relaxed (to the point of not batting an eyelid) by fireworks. Our terrier loves fireworks and clearly thinks that, after cats & foxes, they were put on this earth for his sole enjoyment. He practically unscrews his head trying to follow the spins of Catherine Wheels.
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