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David.

davemorton wrote: »

:wave:
hands up here.

Might have guessed
Guess Patty is not online or is still staring into those cats eyes :rotfl:
Edit : just posted take it back

artypaws

mutley_muppet wrote: »

These interactive dog toys are great for engaging a dogs brain: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_12?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=nina+ottosson+dog+toys&sprefix=nina+ottoson%2Caps%2C180
I often use them for dogs that are injured or poorly and can't go for long walks. Plus they are just great fun and lovely to watch a dog use it's brain! I have the tornado and the dog brick.
If the male dog is too strong for you to walk is there anyone else that can help you walk them? One of the worst things for any dog is not to have the stimulation of going for a daily walk and this can result in boredom, chewing etc around the house.

Haltis and Gentle Leader head collars can be great for some dogs but others hate them and leaving on something she hates for a whole week would have probably just made her hate it more. They are not designed to be worn for hours on end. Much better to introduce something like a head collar or muzzle for very short periods at a time and make it as pleasant an experience as possible by giving the dog very high value treats or even a new toy.

If you are not able to access a training class or behaviorist right now, then there is a wealth of information on behaviorist Gwen Bailey's website:
http://www.dogbehaviour.com/

I would also highly recommend the following book on canine body language by Turid Rugaas. Its only a small book, very easy to read and it really helps us humans to understand what dogs are trying to communcate to us! You can read some of the pages on the "Look Inside"
http://www.amazon.co.uk/On-Talking-Terms-Dogs-Calming/dp/1929242360/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1357996142&sr=8-3

Good luck, I really hope things settle down for you all soon,
MM x

I have been thinking of getting a couple of these style dog toys as we have a collie x who constantly wants to play ball so have been thinking of getting her using her brain, I told hubby and daughter to let her settle when she was a puppy but do they listen to me (NO they didn't) so now if hubby or daughter are in the room she thinks it is play time.

I will also check out the book

rose28454

artha wrote: »

Did the same today and noticed that the snowdrops are showing colour. Bit earlier than last year:)

Some of mine have been in bloom for 3 weeks now and by this time last year they were all out. Mine are over 30 years old as they were planted by my hubb's grandparents when they lived here. I always think of them when I see them coming up. I also did a bit of garden clearing earlier in the week as I have a garden refuse bin and hate to not put it out once a fortnight as I have to pay for it.

mhoc

cjj wrote: »

Bless you PPF I'm lucky my son lives at home and travels to uni x

Mine does as well, his uni is only 3 miles away.

It's suited him very well as he has kept his part time job while studying and he is a scout young leader and civilian instructor at the local ATC, so he has kept all of his contacts and his support structure - us. It's actually suited us as well as he is very practical and hands on so on the rare occasions he is home he is a great help.

artypaws

mhoc wrote: »

If anyone else is as obsessed with cats have a read of this book

Paw Tracks at Owl Cottage Denis OConnor

It's the story of his life with his Maine Coon cats, really good reading

(Try Greenmetrpolis or Amazon)

Thanks mhoc will add it to my list of books to check out :beer:

David.

dreamerbea wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

We have one but I don't use it hubster does the ironing



I got a canny collar for Belle as she is normally quite good walking with me but she saw something out of the corner of her eye and pulled sharply to the right and it jiggled my lower back it was in spasm for 3 weeks last year so now she wears this as I don't want to be laid up again.



Oh absolutely gorgeous love the ears

Will have to look into it as its not fun having them on a lead

tweets

Cant wait for BB i want Razor to win

He's fit or was but still nice after eating all them meat puddings and he still got his humorous side :T

Rylan :mad:

Sarahdol75

FunkyFeet wrote: »

omg:eek: i am so excited reading this...feel like all me parayers have been answered:D

before anyone else does, I know dm will want to...I call first dibs:D
Sarahdol75 is all mine...all mine when it comes to ironing, u can have all me lot to do:)

Hello all :wave:

Vanilla twist, glad to see u were back safely, I put my laptop on when I got in at 4'ish to see if u had logged in, u had so I went to bed, was too tired to log in and post:)

Hope u will have a fun night tonight, I am in and will be looking forward to an update....details please:)

Of course, will do it, love it. Only charge £5.00 an hour.

pattylabelle

David. wrote: »

Might have guessed
Guess Patty is not online or is still staring into those cats eyes :rotfl:
Edit : just posted take it back

Wha:eek::eek:

davemorton

pattylabelle wrote: »

Sally worked for somebody yesterday but the new price at Sains on msm may have bedded in by now and so it may not work anymore:(

Cheers Patty, might as well give it a miss then since I dont exactly need it. Looks like I will just get an item or two for the cellar then. :beer: