If you have been reading this blog then you know I am no Dog Training Uber Master, but I think that overall we have fairly well rounded and definitely extremely happy dogs. Although they do still misbehave at times, for the most part they will do as they are told and are becoming quite well trained. We have owned Dogs previously for over sixteen years and have learnt a few things along the way. I have never trained our dogs to do tricks or agility just trained them to learn the basics and to be relatively well behaved. Dogs […]
If Dogs Could Talk…
“Faye, what are you doing?” “What do you mean Daisy?” “You know we’re not allowed on the big squishy, comfy, lovely (GROAN) soft big cushions any more” “Yeah but the big shouty person is taking a big sleepie at the moment” “But what if he wakes up and finds you there?” “Have you seen how BIG my ears are. I will hear him before he sees me” “I don’t think you should risk it Faye. He won’t be happy we broke the new rules……..Faye?” “Snnnnnnnnnoooooreeeeeeee” Some time later…. FAYE. Faye. Wake Up. What did I tell you? Get DOWNNNN!!!
The (not so) Mysterious Case Of The Missing Laundry
Just recently I keep seeming to find odd socks and various other pieces of washing all around our land. This is washing that has been pegged out to dry on the line. A few items have totally gone missing whilst others I find on the ground. I assumed it was the very strong gusts of wind that we get on occasion blowing the laundry so hard that it was no match for the pegs. Well today I found out what has REALLY been happening. I wanted to take some photos of the pesky pooches so I opened the front […]
You Dirty Dogs
or How Dirty Are YOUR Dogs? With the new no dogs on furniture rules in place and the dogs now migrating to claiming anything outside that is off the ground it had been decided that a thorough cleaning of the furniture was again due. The leather sofa was thoroughly cleaned only a few weeks ago at the sime time as the pesky pooches. What I can’t believe is how dirty they can make everything. In just a few weeks the gaps between the sofa cushions have again turned into some kind of black hole that defies nature by sucking […]
Are You Too Soft With Your Dog?
I seem to be letting the dogs get away with more the older I get. There was a time when our little beasties were absolutely NOT allowed on anything that us humans used to either sit or sleep on. No getting on the bed, no getting on the sofa. In fact the upstairs of the house was strictly off limits (in an effort to have at least a few rooms devoid of doggie hairs)! Over time these very good intentions seem to have gone out the window. It is becoming a bit of a free for all. If I […]
Biting Puppies: “How To Stop Puppy Biting”?
Seven Answers To The Question: “How To Stop A Puppy From Biting”? Our first experience of having a dog from a young puppy was when we got Faye in September of 2007. After a few days of her finding her feet and getting settled it became very obvious she was a very confident and boisterous little puppy. We were very quickly spending way to much time online trying to find out how to stop Puppy biting. Learning how to stop Puppies biting can be done and surprisingly easily if you follow some of the tips I will give. Biting […]
How To Stop A Dog From Chewing, Get An Indestructible Dog Toy
With Christmas truly on it’s way I guess I should do a plug for a Doggie Toy. You can’t neglect them when it’s prezzie time. Dogs love getting something they can have a good old play with so why not get something that will last and may also stop the dogs from chewing up the house. I know that this is a problem for many. Especiall if you have a new dog or a puppy. How To Stop Dogs From Chewing It can be a real problem for some. Our solution was to put a bit of oil laced […]