I just had to...

jimf

yes hes done now till his boosters

re the cheese theres for and against some dogs can be lactose intolerant


personally I would be slow to give cheese you don't want him on operation transformation

Taiga

Lol Jimf:pac: You may have a point there. He's loving his food since I started putting warm water on it. I'm delighted. It's great to see the poor little pet eating with gusto after a long struggle with my poor Mac.

I was disheartened to see today on the ispca site that my fella's brothers are back up for rehoming. They had reserved on their pics for a couple of weeks. One still has reserved on it but the other doesn't. When we collected his nibs on Saturday the lady said one had been collected and the people were grumping because he wasn't washed. She apologised as she was supposed to wash ours but hadn't time. I couldn't give a hoot as long as he's healthy, he's still not washed.:pac:

We were so tempted when we saw the poor little ones back up. They were probably howling up a storm like our fella. We had a chat but we can't afford another one, or two. It wouldn't be fair to them. They'll be snapped up by the right people, they're gorgeous little pups.

Another question, I'm on a roll. The eldest is babysitting our lord and master snuggled up on the bean bag and I'm like a mammy set free here. After collecting from a rescue, would you bring doggy to be checked by your own vet, even though he was seen and vaccinated at the centre? I might need to for insurance?

Sorry for rambling:D How's the training going with you Jimf?

jimf

probably no harm going to your own vet anyway as there are a few little boy checks that need doing if you get my drift

im not sure how insurance works do you need to specify a vet /practice who will handle his vet needs

training going great with my little guy he has settled in very well he loves coming in the van with me

the 2 older ladies are not too bothered about him but he has been put in his place by them a few times just a show of the teeth and he leaves them alone no growling or snapping

hes just been a typical springer puppy at the moment which means hes wired to the moon don't know where he gets the energy

think I might try a few mugs of puppy sapling myself

I love springers have had them for years there such lovable rogues those sad eyes would melt a stone

Taiga

Oh Jim I can't wait to see a pic! Spaniel puppies are something else. I can imagine the energy. Ours goes mental for 10 minutes and then conks for 20 and around we go again. It's great he's loving the van. Our fella is loving the car. Wanted to get him used to it straight away as he'll in out and about in it a lot.

Yeah, I'll bring him just for a once over and see where we're at. They have a grand life all the same haven't they?:pac:

jimf

great idea to get them into the car routine as puppies

you have to laugh when you see the energy bursts my little fella doesnt realise how small he is yet I bring him for a small run with the bigger ladies a few times a day and to see him trying to run in the high grass is a howl

just need to keep in mind not overdo the exercise when their younger

oh as powernappers its brilliant watching them is he a finger chewer as puppies love fingers

Taiga

Oh Jebus he is Jim! I had a plaster on my thumb yesterday. I haven't walked him outside yet. Carried him/round today, he saw bin lorries, people and a very large bull. A nice mix.
He's going to doggy daycare on Monday. I'm gonna send him two afternoons a week (just an hour or two at first) to get him nice and socialised.

jimf

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hopefully this loads


so heres the new head a ball in our house jet

Taiga

Ah Jim me nerves he's stunning!! I'd say he's spoilt rotten bless him. Best of luck with him now he's just fab!!

jimf

Taiga wrote: »

Ah Jim me nerves he's stunning!! I'd say he's spoilt rotten bless him. Best of luck with him now he's just fab!!

thanks taiga spoilt rotten for sure

he was missing earlier for a while daughter had him for his first bath

oh jesus you should see the state of the bathroom ah well tis only for a while

wheres your pic u promised

Taiga

:pac:My fella needs a bath but I'm scared I'll scar him for life!

Awww I'd say your daughter is besotted with him. I'll try put a pic up but I'm not great at these things.

jimf

Taiga wrote: »

:pac:My fella needs a bath but I'm scared I'll scar him for life!

Awww I'd say your daughter is besotted with him. I'll try put a pic up but I'm not great at these things.

shes probably worse than me with dogs and cats

we have a little mixed grill molly her nose is slightly out of joint atm

will post a pic of her soon as well sorry I lie my daughter will :o

you might be surprised he might love the water I find they prefer to just stand in water and sponge them off rather than a shower head effect

Taiga

Taiga

I got it I got it!! You wouldn't believe the effort that took!!

Folks, meet Kobi. We owe him more than he'll ever know. Little mental case.

aonb

Taiga wrote: »

I got it I got it!! You wouldn't believe the effort that took!!

Folks, meet Kobi. We owe him more than he'll ever know. Little mental case.

Ok now THAT looks like a little terror :):) Is there anything nicer than a hairy terrier. Lovely little chap. Any idea of the size of the parents. Im sure he will bring nothing but joy to your home. (Love the name)

Jimf that little spaniel face is just gorgeous too. Not sure Id ever have a spaniel - they're too nutty - but so gorgeous.

Lucky people wiht puppies to cuddle and fuss over - enjoy them!!

Taiga

I have no idea of the size of the parents but the mother is a jrt apparently. He has the cutest beard! He could be crossed with anything. He's beyond bananas but so clever and affectionate too. We're besotted.

Had him weighed yesterday and he's 1.7kg, he'll be 12 weeks on Saturday. What would you think size wise?

jimf

Taiga wrote: »

omg taiga had a little guy just like him when I was younger a lot younger hes a little dote that face and ears

lucky we don't know where you live I might be tempted to kidnap him

hope hes a lucky little fella for you hes def landed on his paws with you id say

Taiga

Thanks Jim, he has bless him. Spoilt rotten already. We're so lucky too. They're gas aren't they? My fella has discovered my slippers, ran off with one today and put it into the washing machine!:pac:

jimf

aonb wrote: »

Ok now THAT looks like a little terror :):) Is there anything nicer than a hairy terrier. Lovely little chap. Any idea of the size of the parents. Im sure he will bring nothing but joy to your home. (Love the name)

Jimf that little spaniel face is just gorgeous too. Not sure Id ever have a spaniel - they're too nutty - but so gorgeous.

Lucky people wiht puppies to cuddle and fuss over - enjoy them!!

thank you very much aonb nuts isn't the word for it but I love them ive never seen a bad tempered one in all my years with them bomb proof with kids as well

def not suited for toddlers as they constantly want to devour you im working with him now since Monday and showing great improvement with the wanting to eat everybody

jimf

I cant see anything only wire haired jrt in him

jimf

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and this is molly who doesn't really know how big jet is going to get

but they are getting on a bit better for the last few days starting to play even

fingers crossed we will get there in another week

Taiga

I actually salivated at that pic Jim, what a beauty!

So yesterday my pup was 12 weeks old. It was also one month since my Mac went and the day we got his ashes back. It was such a hard day, everything comes back to the surface. It's great having him back here where he belongs, there's a comfort in that.
Having our new addition has made a massive difference. I don't know how we would have managed yesterday without him.

Thank you to all of you, your comments and advice over the last while have really helped. It's so appreciated.x

jimf

Taiga wrote: »

I actually salivated at that pic Jim, what a beauty!

So yesterday my pup was 12 weeks old. It was also one month since my Mac went and the day we got his ashes back. It was such a hard day, everything comes back to the surface. It's great having him back here where he belongs, there's a comfort in that.
Having our new addition has made a massive difference. I don't know how we would have managed yesterday without him.

Thank you to all of you, your comments and advice over the last while have really helped. It's so appreciated.x

thanks taiga

shes a little cutie ok spoilt rotten like the rest of them she has more clothes than myself

very hard for you at the moment a month is a very short grieving period for your little buddy but it does get easier just try and think of the good times


hopefully your new little guy will fill some of the void

Graces7

Taiga wrote: »

I actually salivated at that pic Jim, what a beauty!

So yesterday my pup was 12 weeks old. It was also one month since my Mac went and the day we got his ashes back. It was such a hard day, everything comes back to the surface. It's great having him back here where he belongs, there's a comfort in that.
Having our new addition has made a massive difference. I don't know how we would have managed yesterday without him.

Thank you to all of you, your comments and advice over the last while have really helped. It's so appreciated.x

Makes it harder to dwell on sadness when a puppy o r three cats are keeping you busy.. occupational therapy time... wise puppy!;) And wise of you as it was of my family last winter..bravo!