Author Topic: Rox's Dog Advice Thread (Read 397461 times)

CraigDS · « **Reply #4400 on:** July 19, 2020, 11:25:48 am »

And strangely he's just this minute come available to apply for so have instantly applied (had all the answers for their form ready to go).

He's a big boisterous 1 year old bulldog. Given Arnie was a boisterous dog about 3x his size I think we're perfectly suited to handle him

Fingers crossed.

tedmus · « **Reply #4401 on:** July 19, 2020, 11:31:28 am »

Excellent

Good luck mate.

reddebs · « **Reply #4402 on:** July 19, 2020, 12:51:38 pm »

Quote from: Craig [emoji848] on July 19, 2020, 11:25:48 am

And strangely he's just this minute come available to apply for so have instantly applied (had all the answers for their form ready to go).

He's a big boisterous 1 year old bulldog. Given Arnie was a boisterous dog about 3x his size I think we're perfectly suited to handle him

Fingers crossed.

[emoji3059] you sound perfect for each other!

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CraigDS · « **Reply #4403 on:** July 19, 2020, 05:40:26 pm »

Yeah hoping they see that too. From what I’ve read they get a lot of applications for their dogs, and I imagine he will be in high demand given his relatively young age and it a bit of a looker

reddebs · « **Reply #4404 on:** July 19, 2020, 06:47:16 pm »

Quote from: Craig [emoji848] on July 19, 2020, 05:40:26 pm

Yeah hoping they see that too. From what I’ve read they get a lot of applications for their dogs, and I imagine he will be in high demand given his relatively young age and it a bit of a looker

You have a head start though having experience of the bull breeds.

Fingers crossed for you both.

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Claire. · « **Reply #4405 on:** July 20, 2020, 08:35:04 am »

Best of luck, Craig!

CraigDS · « **Reply #4406 on:** July 30, 2020, 01:03:29 pm »

Unsuccessful.

He was currently being fostered around 3.5hrs away (their limits for applications was 4 hours) and seems rather than treating everyone equally within this distance they gave preference to those closer and he went to the first successful home check, so not sure our application even got a look in unfortunately

Bit of a shitty way to do it as you'd hope they'd look to find the best home within the 4 hours they set but there you go. We'll keep looking.

tray fenny · « **Reply #4407 on:** August 3, 2020, 06:30:12 pm »

Quote from: reddebs on May 19, 2020, 03:45:21 pm

Which is why I'd leave it for now mate. Wait till you can do it properly instead of leaving it open to heartache.

Well here she is [emoji16], may I introduce Margi, 16 weeks old and utterly adorable. Makes the sunshine that little bit brighter every day.

CraigDS · « **Reply #4408 on:** August 3, 2020, 06:41:44 pm »

Did you pay the fortune to get her delivered?

tray fenny · « **Reply #4409 on:** August 3, 2020, 06:53:42 pm »

Quote from: Craig [emoji848] on August 3, 2020, 06:41:44 pm

Did you pay the fortune to get her delivered?

Haha no mate, she was at an address just off Dunnings bridge Rd. We were lookin at blue staffies at that time but I'm glad we changed our minds. Pets 4 homes is were we hit lucky btw.

reddebs · « **Reply #4410 on:** August 3, 2020, 06:53:48 pm »

Quote from: tray fenny on August 3, 2020, 06:30:12 pm

Well here she is [emoji16], may I introduce Margi, 16 weeks old and utterly adorable. Makes the sunshine that little bit brighter every day.

Definitely worth the wait by the looks of her [emoji7]

AndyMuller · « **Reply #4411 on:** August 14, 2020, 04:09:17 pm »

Having a bit of trouble with our 9 month old shih tzu at the minute. She has been good as gold being left in her crate at night in the living room when we got to bed but the past week she has been barking and crying non stop until one of us go down and sleep on the couch with her. She isn't in season as she was a few weeks ago but we are thinking maybe a phantom pregnancy as she grabs her toys and starts crying and nesting them together.

Any advice on how to solve the night problems as it is absolutely roasting and sleeping on the couch is hard work!

CraigDS · « **Reply #4412 on:** August 14, 2020, 04:23:37 pm »

Has she had her first season yet?

Could also be her back teeth coming through as that’s around about the right age for that.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #4413 on:** August 14, 2020, 04:48:06 pm »

Quote from: Craig 🤔 on August 14, 2020, 04:23:37 pm

Has she had her first season yet?

Could also be her back teeth coming through as that’s around about the right age for that.

Yeah mate she had it a couple of weeks ago. In regards to the teeth, she doesn't seem to be biting the skirting or anything like she was when she was a puppy.

CraigDS · « **Reply #4414 on:** August 14, 2020, 04:51:34 pm »

Quote from: AndyMuller on August 14, 2020, 04:48:06 pm

Yeah mate she had it a couple of weeks ago. In regards to the teeth, she doesn't seem to be biting the skirting or anything like she was when she was a puppy.

Could just be hangover from the season mate. Mixed with the heat and possibly teething. If it’s not during the day too then hopefully it’s nothing too serious.

I’d try not to pander too much or she’ll learn that the moaning gets her the attention.

Nobby Reserve · « **Reply #4415 on:** August 14, 2020, 05:17:13 pm »

Quote from: tray fenny on August 3, 2020, 06:30:12 pm

Well here she is [emoji16], may I introduce Margi, 16 weeks old and utterly adorable. Makes the sunshine that little bit brighter every day.

Is she a Malti-chon?

She's adorable whatever she is?

Nobby Reserve · « **Reply #4416 on:** August 14, 2020, 05:21:47 pm »

We took our [now just] 2 year old Cavachon away with us to France at the end of July for a week. Brittany Ferries do some dog-friendly cabins, and the whole ferry experience was absolutely fantastic. She was good as gold throughout the holiday, and I think just loved being with us and the walks. The pet passport thing was easier than I'd expected, too - there's a good website that shows on a map vets that British people have recommended for the pre-return check-up/worm treatment and who you can communicate with with only a 'petit peu' of French.

Want to do it again next year!

tray fenny · « **Reply #4417 on:** August 14, 2020, 06:04:46 pm »

Quote from: Nobby Reserve on August 14, 2020, 05:17:13 pm

Is she a Malti-chon?

She's adorable whatever she is?

maltese/yorky, indeed she is thanks [emoji846]

Chakan · « **Reply #4418 on:** August 14, 2020, 06:48:26 pm »

Quote from: tray fenny on August 14, 2020, 06:04:46 pm

maltese/yorky, indeed she is thanks [emoji846]

Yorkies ftw!!

tray fenny · « **Reply #4419 on:** August 14, 2020, 08:51:31 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on August 14, 2020, 06:48:26 pm

Yorkies ftw!!

Lovely little un there buddy [emoji1303] feet are a bit Richard Keys tho [emoji23]

bigbonedrawky · « **Reply #4420 on:** August 23, 2020, 02:29:43 am »

Quote from: Chakan on August 14, 2020, 06:48:26 pm

Yorkies ftw!!

Is that Frodo Baggins foot ?

bigbonedrawky · « **Reply #4421 on:** August 23, 2020, 02:36:26 am »

Can dogs catch Covid ?
I've recently heard of two Dams and their litters dying, one of the cases is awaiting autopsy report?

tedmus · « **Reply #4422 on:** September 2, 2020, 10:45:26 am »

On holiday in Southern Snowdonia at the moment, was nice the other day and Amber decided to join me up on the balcony to enjoy the afternoon sun.

Claire. · « **Reply #4423 on:** September 15, 2020, 06:26:01 pm »

Anyone got any recommends for a holiday cottage with a BIG enclosed garden? anywhere in the UK really, has to have wifi

The Bournemouth Red · « **Reply #4424 on:** September 16, 2020, 07:29:20 pm »

Had our pup spayed today, so she's wearing a funnel collar thingy to stop her biting her stitches.

She keeps bumping into stuff as her head is three times wider than usual, and she's been sick due to the sedative. Any ideas what we can do to make her more comfortable for a couple of weeks?

CraigDS · « **Reply #4425 on:** September 16, 2020, 08:03:38 pm »

You can get blow up collars which Do the same, Arnie found his much much more comfortable than a big cone.

The Bournemouth Red · « **Reply #4426 on:** September 16, 2020, 08:09:21 pm »

Quote from: Craig 🤔 on September 16, 2020, 08:03:38 pm

You can get blow up collars which Do the same, Arnie found his much much more comfortable than a big cone.

Cheers, Craig, I'll have a look online.

CraigDS · « **Reply #4427 on:** September 16, 2020, 08:22:15 pm »

Quote from: The Bournemouth Red on September 16, 2020, 08:09:21 pm

Cheers, Craig, I'll have a look online.

This sort of thing, think I got mine from Amazon.

https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/-p3438--1

The Bournemouth Red · « **Reply #4428 on:** September 16, 2020, 08:51:20 pm »

Quote from: Craig 🤔 on September 16, 2020, 08:22:15 pm

This sort of thing, think I got mine from Amazon.

https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/-p3438--1

Just coming back on to say I've ordered one (from Amazon). Arrives Friday so we shall see how she gets on with it. Thanks again for the recommendation

Slippers · « **Reply #4429 on:** September 17, 2020, 08:13:30 am »

Quote from: Claire. on September 15, 2020, 06:26:01 pm

Anyone got any recommends for a holiday cottage with a BIG enclosed garden? anywhere in the UK really, has to have wifi

Have you tried Canopy and Stars?
Two years ago we stayed in a place in Cornwall that had WiFi and a safe,decent size garden.We didn't take our dog(something I now regret)but it would've been perfect for her.
They can be a bit pricey but they have loads of choice.

The Bournemouth Red · « **Reply #4430 on:** September 20, 2020, 02:25:29 pm »

The inflatable collar had worked a treat, would recommend it if your dog is having an op that will require a head cover.

Edit - I first bought a medium sized collar which was a red snug so got a large one.

Therefore I've got a medium inflatable collar if anyone wants it?

Slippers · « **Reply #4431 on:** September 24, 2020, 10:54:28 am »

We have to pick up our dog's ashes today,and more than likely hand over half our savings for the privilege.

reddebs · « **Reply #4432 on:** September 24, 2020, 01:40:12 pm »

Quote from: Slippers on September 24, 2020, 10:54:28 am

We have to pick up our dog's ashes today,and more than likely hand over half our savings for the privilege.

Ah mate [emoji25]

The Bournemouth Red · « **Reply #4433 on:** September 24, 2020, 04:04:28 pm »

Quote from: Slippers on September 24, 2020, 10:54:28 am

We have to pick up our dog's ashes today,and more than likely hand over half our savings for the privilege.

Sorry to hear that, mate.

Slippers · « **Reply #4434 on:** September 24, 2020, 04:05:29 pm »

Quote from: reddebs on September 24, 2020, 01:40:12 pm

Ah mate [emoji25]

I can't believe she's gone,I wake up every day thinking she's waiting for me at the bottom of the stairs.

CraigDS · « **Reply #4435 on:** September 24, 2020, 04:06:11 pm »

Ah that's shit mate.

It'll be a year on Saturday since Arnie died and still think about him all the time.

reddebs · « **Reply #4436 on:** September 24, 2020, 04:32:35 pm »

I feel for you mate it's like losing your shadow.

I still miss all mine for different reasons but that's what's so good about pets, they never really leave you because of the memories, good and bad, that you treasure.

Slippers · « **Reply #4437 on:** September 24, 2020, 05:08:51 pm »

Quote from: Craig 🤔 on September 24, 2020, 04:06:11 pm

Ah that's shit mate.

It'll be a year on Saturday since Arnie died and still think about him all the time.

It's only been two weeks,early days yet and I know it'll get easier as time passes.

I was lurking on here when you lost Arnie,doesn't seem that long ago

CraigDS · « **Reply #4438 on:** September 24, 2020, 05:10:50 pm »

Quote from: Slippers on September 24, 2020, 05:08:51 pm

It's only been two weeks,early days yet and I know it'll get easier as time passes.

I was lurking on here when you lost Arnie,doesn't seem that long ago

Yeah it's absolutely flown by this last year.

It def gets easier, it's less shit and sad when I think of him now and more just good memories.

CraigDS · « **Reply #4439 on:** September 27, 2020, 03:05:33 am »

A year ago (yesterday, just) my big guy Arnie died. Can’t believe it’s a whole year, gone so fast. Still think about him all the time, left a massive hole which is not surprising for a big fucking soft twat that he was