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

[lizzieloo]

We've been to the pet shop

 

[two sheds]

Met the husband Rob and we went for a walk, Frankie was fine again. Came back had a wander round the garden and then into the house. Frankie sat on the sofa (not allowed at home) and was fascinated by the birds through the window.

I gave him a dentastix that I had left over while Rob went outside and closed the door for a few minutes. Frankie had the same reaction that Cosmo always had when I was going out without her and gave her a dentastix: "are you going out and leaving me? oooo I haven't had one of these for a while this is nice ".

And best news is that they really want to rehome him. They were going to put him in kennels until my neighbour said that I'd probably love to have him.

They'll come over next time and bring all his stuff. I presume best will be for me to take Frankie for a walk while they go off. Would like to get something for them - preferably the kids because they've not been told yet and I think it'll hit them hard because he's such a sweet dog.

So I may have a dog within the week

 

[two sheds]

the one thing I'm concerned about is that he's still quite wary of me. He'll take treats and things but I don't have to make any sudden movements. I'd have preferred meeting him a couple more times but I think the couple want me to take him as soon as possible. Any advice welcomed.

 

[Looby]

the one thing I'm concerned about is that he's still quite wary of me. He'll take treats and things but I don't have to make any sudden movements. I'd have preferred meeting him a couple more times but I think the couple want me to take him as soon as possible. Any advice welcomed.

He’ll be fine. Just go at his pace, don’t crowd him and he’ll come to you. I was really worried about Lucy settling with us and it was great apart from her being really mean to Albert and stealing all his toys. We hadn’t met her before we collected her as she was in Cornwall.

I’m so pleased for you!

 

[lizzieloo]

Frankie

the one thing I'm concerned about is that he's still quite wary of me. He'll take treats and things but I don't have to make any sudden movements. I'd have preferred meeting him a couple more times but I think the couple want me to take him as soon as possible. Any advice welcomed.

Lots of lovely walks, a physically tired dog is way more relaxed.

Make sure you know his usual routine and try to stick to it as much as possible at first. You can switch things up slowly.

Also don't let it stress you out too much if he is out of sorts, he's bound to be a bit weirded out at first, I bet he'll settle in much more quickly than you think he will. Especially given that he's allowed on the sofa at your house

 

[two sheds]

Yes I asked for his routines so it's pretty much the same as Cosmo's was - walk morning and afternoon then eat.

And they're dropping off his (squeaky ) toys and "dino" and two others I forget and his bed and favourite cardboard boxes to sit in and things.

 

[Saunders]

the one thing I'm concerned about is that he's still quite wary of me. He'll take treats and things but I don't have to make any sudden movements. I'd have preferred meeting him a couple more times but I think the couple want me to take him as soon as possible. Any advice welcomed.

Mungo is wary of anyone he doesn’t know, and certainly wouldn’t instantly make friends with a stranger, even if they had treats. In fact he won’t take food from people he doesn’t know and trust, (unless it’s Sunday lunch in the pub, and then he’s anyones).
I hope I’m not speaking out of turn and definitely don’t want to be putting you off, but I would say it’s less important that he is drawn to you than that you are drawn to him.
If you like him and want to share your time and life with him, then you’ll find a way to make it work, and you’ll slowly build a bond of trust and respect and companionship together, as you get into each other’s groove and figure out what makes each other tick. Like all relationships it a bit of a leap of faith. But it is important that you aren’t taking him because you feel you should.
I know they want/ need to rehome him and you’ve been looking for a dog but you shouldn’t feel like you’re being rushed into this. If you’d prefer to meet him a couple more times then can’t you ask them for that?

 

[two sheds]

Also reassuring, thanks, and yes I'm totally happy to take him. He was in the house for half an hour and I'm already missing him I'm just feeling so lucky that the neighbour suggested me before they put him in a rescue place. Really can't wait until they bring him across

 

[BoatieBird]

Lovely news two sheds, I really hope it works out for you both (and I'm sure it will)

 

[Callie]

Make sure he likes having his picture taken. FOR THE THREAD!

 

[two sheds]

Frankie's arriving on Sunday

My sis recommended Dogs behaving badly on Channel 5. I've never really watched dog type programmes but I'm finding them compelling. Would be interested to hear peoples' like kabbes opinions on his method, for example with the first couple of dogs on this and follow-up at 36:10 The second segment's entertaining, too.

A couple of things I'm not 100% with but he does seem to be hugely successful (presumably we don't see his failures), reversing long-term ingrained and often dangerous habits within a really short space of time.

 

[lizzieloo]

Mia is very very pleased that Mr loo lay down on the floor



She's tail-wag-wriggling like mad there

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Willow had Kennel cough.

She's been a little subdued, but she's such a high energy dog. She is coughing, so to the vets. I'm annoyed as apparently there is a vaccine and we've never been offered it from two different vets. Even worse we're on holiday for a week tomorrow. She's got to isolate for 14 days. OHs parents are looking after her and we were already worried about them keeping up. She was going to go to day care most days and we were paying for a dog walker for the extra days. Obviously that can't happen.

Right now she's climbing the walls as she didn't get the memo she's meant to be resting. This is a dog that's poised.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

So my dog who has never been fussy about pills decided to be. So we minced it up. Still loads of jelly left in the food. So added cheese. Not sure. Ended up hand feeding the dog jelly and cheese slop till it was all gone. Must be love.

 

[Sweet FA]

 

[Sweet FA]

Larks in the park this morning. He stayed at a friend's while we were away and she fed him a month's worth of treats in a week so he needs to work it off

 

[High Voltage]

Frankie's arriving on Sunday . . .

Looks at calendar to check day
Looks at watch

Tap Tap Tap Tap

 

[two sheds]

He's just been dropped off, we've had a bit of a walk (he was really responsive and was perfectly happy with people and bikes and motor bikes and a car going past) and he's lying on the sofa looking at the birds and giving me a bit of an occasional stare Better photos will hopefully come but in the meantime:

He's come complete with food and bowls and beds and favourite cardboard boxes and toys (diney and dinette the dinosaurs and froggy and whaley) and things.

 

[Sweet FA]

 

[Puddy_Tat]

did you get the assembly instructions wrong?

 

[Sweet FA]

did you get the assembly instructions wrong?

Definitely need more allen keys.

 

[Saffy]

Being naughty in the pub.

 

[Looby]

My lovely Lucy keeping out of the way of the two naughty boys.

A freshly washed caterpillar in the background. We’ve washed all the soft toys today. They’ll be grim again in 3 days.

 

[Rebelda]

How is Lucy doing Looby?

lizzieloo am I right in thinking you now have s Tia and a Mia?

 

[Looby]

How is Lucy doing Looby?

lizzieloo am I right in thinking you now have s Tia and a Mia?

She’s doing ok thanks. She’s having walks again but a rest day every couple of days or she starts to limp again.
Seems fine in herself, no real sign that she’s in pain. She’s totally taking advantage and now sleeps on the bed full time.

 

[lizzieloo]

How is Lucy doing Looby?

lizzieloo am I right in thinking you now have s Tia and a Mia?

Yes, lovely Tia left us and then the first dog we're asked to foster is Mia, I call that a sign

 

[Saffy]

She’s doing ok thanks. She’s having walks again but a rest day every couple of days or she starts to limp again.
Seems fine in herself, no real sign that she’s in pain. She’s totally taking advantage and now sleeps on the bed full time.

 

[Rebelda]

Yes, lovely Tia left us and then the first dog we're asked to foster is Mia, I call that a sign

Ah sorry love. Definitely a sign though ❤ Mia looks lovely

 

[Orang Utan]

Larks in the park this morning. He stayed at a friend's while we were away and she fed him a month's worth of treats in a week so he needs to work it off View attachment 313088View attachment 313089View attachment 313090View attachment 313091View attachment 313092View attachment 313093

 

[Puddy_Tat]

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excuse me while i climb the nearest tree...