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ThorntonRunner Apr 2016 12:53pm, 27 Apr 2016 1,196 posts	0 ThorntonRunner ((Perry)). On the subject of urine samples, when we had to get one from our previous dog - a bitch - the vet gave us what looked like a scoop. The handle was circular and hollow and you could attach a sample bottle to it. So hold it by the sample bottle, shove it under her as she went to pee, pee collected in scoop and flowed down into the bottle - worked very well. Can imagine would not be so easy with a dog (as opposed to bitch).
BaronessBL Apr 2016 1:40pm, 27 Apr 2016 5,448 posts	0 BaronessBL Thanks TR Our vet didn't suggest or offer such a thing - she just advised me to use a shallow plastic box/pot. It's going to be interesting on our walk this afternoon as I will have to hold the lead, while creeping up behind her with the pot in my hand, then bending down all before she's 'finished'. And having had a fairly intimate examination this morning from the vet, Wanda's not likely to take kindly to me putting my hand anywhere near her nether regions... particularly when she is doing something as 'private' as that.
Helegant Apr 2016 3:15pm, 27 Apr 2016 3,044 posts	0 Helegant (((Perry))) My Working Cocker is snuggled up to me like a soft teddy at the moment, but I suspect a fox cub would fare no better with him. We can only train so far, sometimes instinct over-rides everything, and thats why Jet is always on alead near known livestock . Deer, hares, foxes, rabbit etc have to take their chances if I don't see them first. And I'm laughing at the thought of a urine sample. Good luck.
SarahWoo Apr 2016 3:20pm, 27 Apr 2016 7,196 posts	0 SarahWoo Not nice for you, Perry. H is right though - once the instinct kicks in ....
Perry Apr 2016 3:55pm, 27 Apr 2016 39 posts	0 Perry Thank you for the wise words I have to say it was quick I'm not sure who was more shocked him or me he dropped it instantly and I was able to get him on the lead
BaronessBL Apr 2016 4:46pm, 27 Apr 2016 5,449 posts	0 BaronessBL A miniscule sample has been delivered to the vets.... Wanda was rather horrified by the whole process particularly as it took several attempts. The speed with which she sprang up every time I tried to ...er... gather some makes me think she's been doing a lot of pelvic floor exercises. I suspect she may write a blog about today, once she has stopped giving me those 'I hate you, what have you done to me you evil owner' looks
BaronessBL Apr 2016 4:59pm, 27 Apr 2016 5,450 posts	0 BaronessBL The sample was enough....and the good news is no signs of infection (But Wanda is still not at all happy with me)
Red Ant Apr 2016 6:28pm, 27 Apr 2016 3,020 posts	0 Red Ant Hurrah! Glad Wanda is OK if a little put out by the invasion of her privacy
Alice the Camel Apr 2016 7:51pm, 27 Apr 2016 2,686 posts	0 Alice the Camel Glad Wanda survived the indignity
Helegant Apr 2016 8:01am, 28 Apr 2016 3,045 posts	0 Helegant On Tuesday night Mr was awarded his certificates with two silver rosettes for Jet's position in each half of the 'competition'. Mollie the staffie took gold in both. Had Jet scored greater than 0/20 for recall over food he might even have managed gold for part 2 Progress: They practiced 'recall over food' again on Tuesday night and Jet walked straight past it YAY!!!! Hold the celebrations though. It was 'only' standard dog treat, not black pudding, the trainer was ready for him and he knew there was no chance of stealing it, and Mr was holding a treat in his hand at the time. He may even have remembered that they are given the treat afterwards if they succcesfully complete the exercise. Jet knows how to work the odds.