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Trin Nov 2012 6:34pm, 27 Nov 2012 3,874 posts	Quote Pin Trin And here he is [IMAGE]
lazydaisy Nov 2012 7:24pm, 27 Nov 2012 1,840 posts	Quote Pin lazydaisy Oh he is so cute! If you find the way to persuade him that yes, dogs do their business outside in the garden even when it's dark and raining, could you let me know please? Flossie is just not getting the hang of things in the evening, though most days she's pretty good during the day, mainly because I watch her like a hawk and chuck her out regularly.
MerryCyclopsmas Nov 2012 9:18pm, 27 Nov 2012 382 posts	Quote Pin MerryCyclopsmas Oh he's lovely! They'll all get the hang of things in the end....
Sharkie Nov 2012 12:28pm, 28 Nov 2012 2,404 posts	Quote Pin Sharkie Husky puppy is lovely Peds. I’m impressed by the website too. Very responsible and thorough aren’t they? Before we got Jess we were going down the rescue route as we more or less have before. raystede.org is a fabulous rescue centre in East Sussex. We fell in love with Summer - a huge Malamute husky - via a short vid - and visited. She was very friendly and placid when we met her but there was this other Husky type called Thor who was so beautiful we both changed our minds and all previous loyalty to Alsations (me) and Border collies (Raffo) was tossed aside. However although we possibly could have taken Summer - after LOADS of checks - we weren't allowed to even consider Thor. They said he had behaviour problems and needed owners with previous husky experience. They also insist on a six foot high garden fence or similar and as they home visit you aren't going to get away with lying. Very responsible I think. The staff we met said Huskies had very specific need and characters. Raffo was a bit put off by the apparent need to have them on a lead or harness much of the time. And I think the breed character is v important in choosing the right dog owner match. Not just what it looks like. In the end I know the right decision was made FOR us. Thor and Summer are both still at the rescue centre two months later. ... but I ended up getting my fifty years in the waiting dog. Although I did concede to a bitch rather than a dog seeing as Raffo gave way on the breed.
lazydaisy Nov 2012 3:56pm, 28 Nov 2012 1,877 posts	Quote Pin lazydaisy Right, 5 metres of heavy gauge plastic netting unrolled and pinned with bamboo stakes along the hedge where I think Flossie is getting through. The hedge is pretty thick from there on so I shall be really fed up if she still manages to get through - the hedge is about 120 feet long, it would get expensive in netting to do the whole lot!
Sharkie Nov 2012 4:58pm, 28 Nov 2012 2,408 posts	Quote Pin Sharkie Good luck. We know from bitter experience that it wouldn't deter badgers (did you know they can CLIMB? We have night video footage) but might do the trick with one not-deliberately-willful Lab puppy. I'm so pleased with Jess today. Given my utter despair yesterday morning Raffo took over the early rising. She'd been almost making it through the night so I tried 7 am but was too late after a disrupted previous day. Pile of pooh, lake of wee - she's a big puppy after all. So three steps back to 5am - very sleepy puppy but she obliged with a wee and there have been no accidents today. But what I am REALLY pleased about is the real progress of walking nicely on the lead. Weh hey!
Sharkie Nov 2012 5:17pm, 28 Nov 2012 2,409 posts	Quote Pin Sharkie Back on page 1 Cyclops suggested making liver cake as a training treat for Jess. I googled it and - as she'd said - found lots of recipes. my adapted version is 3 medium eggs , 1 clove of garlic, 500kg of lambs liver and 500kg of wholemeal flour. She is not absolutely bonkers for it but it seems to work very very well as a training aid in tiny pieces. Thanks a LOT Cyclops. Woof! We've enrolled Jess for junior school (ahem) obedience classes in January and the notes ask us to bring 'special' treats. So bits of kibble won't cut the mustard obv. - but these liver cake morsels will be perfect.
early bird Nov 2012 6:39pm, 28 Nov 2012 10,480 posts	Quote Pin early bird Just dropped my Ollie off at the kennels earlier today as I am heading of up north with the possibility of an extended stay so fairer for him to be well cared for in the local kennels. However I feel very lost and a bit like I have dropped the kids off at a relatives and I am lost with what I should be doing. His new bed looks very empty
Peds1 Nov 2012 8:02pm, 28 Nov 2012 67 posts	Quote Pin Peds1 Hi Sharkie, they are very responsible - I did hear that have refused people wanting their dogs if they don't like them! Nice to hear they are not in it just for the money I think. They did tell us of a rescue Husky who was terrified of ironing boards, wonder what the bstrd owner was doing with an ironing board?? We have the whole 'pack mentality' to deal with too such as saying hello to every human in the house before acknowledging the dog as that helps to put them in their pack order i.e. at the bottom. It's all good fun and they have a great temperament, so we can't wait to finally see Gadget on the 16th December. Sod Christmas, all our shopping is for the puppy now lol. Walking nicely on the lead - well done! Know how you feel early bird
MerryCyclopsmas Nov 2012 9:25pm, 28 Nov 2012 384 posts	Quote Pin MerryCyclopsmas Glad it works Sharkie Enjoy your training sessions. Leah did obedience displays at summer fairs in the end so it is possible....