Puppy training thread.

[Saintjay]

Well somehow he's dislocated a digit (toe). The bones too small for pins so it's R&R for 7 to 10 days. Lead walks only in the garden. Pain meds, anti inflation meds etc. Could be recurring and would mean amputation of the toe. So fingers crossed he'll be ok, trying to keep a border collie inactive is going to be like trying to bottle lightning.

 

[Which Tyler]

Could have been a lot worse, but yeah - that's going to be a fun couple of weeks for you both.
Lots of mental stimulation I guess - and back to training useless tricks?

 

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Alabama rot: Warning over 'surge' in deadly dog disease cases

Dog owners are being advised to wash mud off their pets' legs, tummies and paws as a precaution.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Which Tyler]

Alabama rot: Warning over 'surge' in deadly dog disease cases

Dog owners are being advised to wash mud off their pets' legs, tummies and paws as a precaution.

www.bbc.co.uk

Good timing.
Apparently, the wife decided to throw away all the dog towels on Wednesday, for... well, no immediately obvious reason (we were replacing the work towels, so she was just thinking about it).
Of course, it's been tipping it down for a couple of days and the floods are up.

Oh yes, apparently, it's my job to order new ones.

I wasn't informed of any of this, but the towels are already gone, and I've just got back from taking the dogs for a swim in the floodwater.
I'm probably going to get told off for the state of the sofa when she gets in.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Good timing.
Apparently, the wife decided to throw away all the dog towels on Wednesday, for... well, no immediately obvious reason (we were replacing the work towels, so she was just thinking about it).
Of course, it's been tipping it down for a couple of days and the floods are up.

Oh yes, apparently, it's my job to order new ones.

I wasn't informed of any of this, but the towels are already gone, and I've just got back from taking the dogs for a swim in the floodwater.
I'm probably going to get told off for the state of the sofa when she gets in.

What do you mean "probably"?

 

[Which Tyler]

My prediction was accurate

 

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[Al Bangor]

My dog Bob.

 

[BrokenWing]

This is Dexter. The more observant will have noticed he isn't a dog, he is an arsehole though. He's just discovered that the new rug is comfy.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Wouldn't swap my boy for the world, although….

….. a family down our road has a 10 month old Leonberger who's already over 60kg. Absolutely gorgeous but honestly I've seen smaller horses. I love the giant breeds but wouldn't get one because their life expectancy is too short for me. Always great to see this big guy though - he's a gentle giant and will sit and ask for a treat in exactly the same way that dogs a quarter of his size do.

 

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Leonberger who's already over 60kg. Absolutely gorgeous but honestly I've seen smaller horses. I love the giant breeds but wouldn't get one because their life expectancy is too short for me. Always great to see this big guy though - he's a gentle giant and will sit and ask for a treat in exactly the same way that dogs a quarter of his size do.

Got a Leonberger near where I live as well. He's a local celebrity and gets loads of attention for his mama and papa when they are on their walk. Owner told me was 3 and already 75Kgs. But yes, a gentle giant. Sadly saw the for sale sign outside their house.

 

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This is Dexter. The more observant will have noticed he isn't a dog, he is an arsehole though. He's just discovered that the new rug is comfy.
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Dexter what a great name.

Named after ?

 

[BrokenWing]

Dexter what a great name.

Named after ?

Yes, even though neither of us watch the show.

 

[Which Tyler]

I love the giant breeds but wouldn't get one because their life expectancy is too short for me.

Tal is a half Leo (other half Berner).
Leo's are my favourite breed, but yeah, that life span (and health issues) or why I got for half-breeds.
Means she does lmt have the giantism, but still rocks up over 40kg.

 

[Which Tyler]

Had our first "proper" swim today; as in - chasing sticks, of her own volition, and repeating the experiment. (as opposed to being "accidentally nudged in" by a careless daddy.
Her swimming is much like my rugby - incompetent, but enthusiastic.
Now borrowing her brother's dressing gown, that's a couple of sizes too big for her.


Link is our guests being vetted on arrival yesterday. We only allow people the dogs approve of, to stay.

 

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Why fat Labradors can blame their genes

Scientists used the 'sausage in a box' test to find out that dogs can be a "hard-wired" for obesity.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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