The dog thread is better than the cat thread, because it features dogs.

[May Kasahara]

Steve <3

 

[kabbes]

I'm not getting attached or anything honestly* but I'm going to meet Steve on Saturday

All I know about him is that he's blue, he's only had 1 trainer so assuming he didn't make the grade for some reason and he's only 2 years old. kabbes and others in the know - does this mean he might be more trainable? Bearing in mind he's probably quite thick. Once I've got him safe around smaller dogs (no idea about prey drive yet), could training classes work or is he too old? I'd love to be able to train a greyhound to come back when it's called. Like regularly not just when they feel like it.

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*browsing Etsy for collars and coats

There could be all kinds of reasons he didn’t make the grade. He may be able to be trained but not be interested in doing the thing he’s trained for, for instance. Anyway, it’s nice for them to learn some training even if they’re pants at it. Ted is rubbish at agility, mostly because he has no idea it’s supposed to be a race and just clowns his way around the course, but he still does it and loves it

 

[Sweet FA]

There could be all kinds of reasons he didn’t make the grade. He may be able to be trained but not be interested in doing the thing he’s trained for, for instance. Anyway, it’s nice for them to learn some training even if they’re pants at it. Ted is rubbish at agility, mostly because he has no idea it’s supposed to be a race and just clowns his way around the course, but he still does it and loves it

Yes, could also be injury or some other reason - can't turn left or something.

Do you think any dog can be trained for recall? Greyhounds famously are rubbish at it & most guidance says don't bother, you can never trust them.

 

[kabbes]

Yes, could also be injury or some other reason - can't turn left or something.

Do you think any dog can be trained for recall? Greyhounds famously are rubbish at it & most guidance says don't bother, you can never trust them.

Ted is trained for recall and is absolutely perfect at it… until he sees a deer, at which point an explosion wouldn’t stop him taking off after that deer. I’m sure better trainers than us could fix this, but we’ve given up. He has to stay on a lead a lot now because otherwise the idiot gets himself lost once the chase is done. And that’s a collie with a chase drive. By comparison, are your chances good at getting through to a sight hound? I wouldn’t bet on it. I’ve no doubt that Steve Mann could manage it but most of us aren’t Steve Mann.

 

[Saunders]

Monarch of the Carn

 

[weltweit]

cracking shot Saunders

 

[wemakeyousoundb]

at the lock.

 

[weltweit]

They don't appear to be helping!! ??

 

[two sheds]

Guarding and watching, watching and guarding.

 

[wemakeyousoundb]

They don't appear to be helping!! ??

they are always trying to "help"...

 

[neonwilderness]

Sad to report that Amber is no longer with us

Not sure of the exact details yet (just got back from a few days away to a call from my mum), but she’s been looking a bit old for a while now. 14 (or maybe 15?) is a decent age for a Staffy though.

 

[Rebelda]

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She loves her crate now it's nice and chewed

We’ve bought a soft crate for camping. Humphrey is trying it out.
He’ll probably eat through it the first night.

I can't find the one of cara dinosaur-ing the crate.

 

[Rebelda]

Oh no neonwilderness I'm so sorry xxx

 

[Looby]

So sorry to hear that neonwilderness

 

[weltweit]

Sad to report that Amber is no longer with us

Not sure of the exact details yet (just got back from a few days away to a call from my mum), but she’s been looking a bit old for a while now. 14 (or maybe 15?) is a decent age for a Staffy though.

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Amber looks like she was a lovely dog. RIP.

 

[Rebelda]

I can't find the one of cara dinosaur-ing the crate.

 

[BoatieBird]

Sad news neonwilderness RIP Amber

 

[Saffy]

I'm so sorry neonwilderness. x

 

[fishfinger]

Sorry for your loss neonwilderness

 

[BillRiver]

Sorry for your loss neonwilderness. She looks a real stunner that could melt any heart. My condolences to all who loved her.

 

[Saunders]

Condolences to you and yours, neonwilderness . That photo of her smiling in the clover is just lovely.
Happy trails in dog heaven, Amber.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

(((( neonwilderness ))))

 

[kabbes]

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(That’s how you learn weaving, by the way, I know he’s not yet doing it properly!)

 

[kabbes]

And for the eagle-eyed, a lesson in the difference between “check”, “ketchker” and “round” (needs sound)


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[Epona]

Sad to report that Amber is no longer with us

Not sure of the exact details yet (just got back from a few days away to a call from my mum), but she’s been looking a bit old for a while now. 14 (or maybe 15?) is a decent age for a Staffy though.

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Sorry for your loss What a beautiful and happy girl she was xx

 

[Dovydaitis]

 

[a_chap]

Two lovely Welsh Springers, that are now in rescue, I picked up from the former owner this morning.

 

[two sheds]

Could previous owner not handle them? High energy intensity dogs although indeed

 

[Puddy_Tat]

Two lovely Welsh Springers, that are now in rescue, I picked up from the former owner this morning.

at sad doggy on the right

and at you for doing the rescue transport thing

 

[two sheds]

may just be looking atmospheric