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The Nice People Thread, No.16: A Universe of Niceness.
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Lydia I wonder if the lurcher has never lived with anyone who showed him how to play? A bit like my friend's first adopted greyhound which/who (I know it should be "which", strictly speaking, but it always sounds wrong to me somehow) had no idea how to play or how to go up and down stairs, and had to be taught by her new owners. They wondered what on earth they'd got themselves into, but the dog got the hang of things in the end and had a very happy life with them.0
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PasturesNew wrote: »That'd fit my household - but I don't want/like dogs....
Or children.
Edit: Which I entirely understand and sympathise with, by the way.
Edit: Plus it's far too hot this evening and I still need to do some work.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0 -
One of the best dogs my parents ever had was a lurcher. The rough haired variety (like a wolfhound only smaller). We all completely adored her.
A lot of lurchers are owned by gypsies and used for rabbiting, which is why they aren't used to toys and affection...they are working dogs. Ours never did learn to play fetch, but was a gorgeous dog and could run like the wind. But you had to be careful going for walks as she'd be off like a shot if she saw a rabbit or squirrel.
What was original lurcher dog's personality like?Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
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Lydia I wonder if the lurcher has never lived with anyone who showed him how to play? A bit like my friend's first adopted greyhound which/who (I know it should be "which", strictly speaking, but it always sounds wrong to me somehow) had no idea how to play or how to go up and down stairs, and had to be taught by her new owners. They wondered what on earth they'd got themselves into, but the dog got the hang of things in the end and had a very happy life with them.
Indeed. But if that's the case, then he'd be better off going to a home where there are other dogs. It's much easier for dogs to learn how to do "dog play" from other dogs rather than from humans. Several of the dogs listed do say "must live with another dog", or "needs a home with a well socialised dog who can show him how to behave and boost his confidence" etc.
The former "Next Door Dog" knows perfectly well how to play with other dogs, but her interest in retrieving balls is minimal, and "must enjoy playing fetch" has been top of my list of dog-choosing criteria since before we chose Avatar Dog, last time I was choosing a new dog, which was in 1999!
Anyway, I've put in enquiries for a few other dogs with various centres, so we'll see how things go.Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.0 -
James is doing the meeting of the father of his girlfriend this weekend, he is a tad nervous. He's already met her mum and thankfully the mum likes him but dads are different..
One downside is that it is not just a pop round and then come home as her dad lives in Croydon and they are going for the weekend!We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0 -
Lydia, as a scientist I hope you're picking a dog using a scientific graph.
A few weeks ago I visited a pal looking after a puppy that was so young, when I asked if she was scared of thunder, he said she'd never heard any yet!There is no honour to be had in not knowing a thing that can be known - Danny Baker0 -
Lydia, as a scientist I hope you're picking a dog using a scientific graph.
A few weeks ago I visited a pal looking after a puppy that was so young, when I asked if she was scared of thunder, he said she'd never heard any yet!
I feel a bit sorry for the bulldog.(I just lurve spiders!)
INFJ(Turbulent).
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I'm in a clique! It's a clique of one! It's a unique clique!
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The delight in retrieving can be overrated, though.
My dogs would retrieve balls, etc, three or four times, then get bored and not retrieve the last one, leaving me to have to have to go and retrieve it myself.
Other dogs I've met who just lurve retrieving never stop mithering you to throw a ball, and will keep dropping slobbery balls into your lap at inconvenient moments!(I just lurve spiders!)
INFJ(Turbulent).
Her Greenliness Baroness Pyxis of the Alphabetty, Pinnacle of Peadom and Official Brainbox
Founder Member: 'WIMPS ANONYMOUS' and 'VICTIMS of the RANDOM HEDGEHOG'
I'm in a clique! It's a clique of one! It's a unique clique!
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My old cat would mither us to throw balls and scrunched up paper all the time for her to retrieve. She took pestering to another level in her want to chase after a ball and bring it back to us.
She was a rescue cat and we were convinced that in her earlier life she had spent some of her kitten time with dogs.We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0 -
Indeed. But if that's the case, then he'd be better off going to a home where there are other dogs. It's much easier for dogs to learn how to do "dog play" from other dogs rather than from humans. Several of the dogs listed do say "must live with another dog", or "needs a home with a well socialised dog who can show him how to behave and boost his confidence" etc.
The former "Next Door Dog" knows perfectly well how to play with other dogs, but her interest in retrieving balls is minimal, and "must enjoy playing fetch" has been top of my list of dog-choosing criteria since before we chose Avatar Dog, last time I was choosing a new dog, which was in 1999!
Anyway, I've put in enquiries for a few other dogs with various centres, so we'll see how things go.
Of course he would be better off with a home with other dogs to help him learn
You can tell I've never owned a dog, can't you?
I hope you soon find just the right one for you 0
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