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Post by Clyde's Dad on Jan 27, 2015 18:02:08 GMT
She looks just like a mini Clyde......... gorgeous!! Is she still looking for a permanent home?
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Post by Mimsmum on Jan 27, 2015 20:38:02 GMT
She is
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Post by Clyde's Dad on Jan 29, 2015 1:26:03 GMT
We are in a bit of a quandary. We feel that Clyde would love a 4 legged companion at home but not sure really. He loves the company of other dogs and early always goes up to dogs on the beach to see if they want to play, the classic play bow. Slightly worried about putting his nose out of joint is concern but maybe unfounded. He welcomes dogs that visit our home so that may be a clue. Perhaps a foster is one way of finding out but then there is the problem of getting attached. So maybe a foster with a view to adopt. Only thinking out loud..........
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2015 5:08:00 GMT
Whatever you decide, be aware that bringing another dog into his territory is going to need some adjusting for Clyde. The time involved varies depending on the dogs but you should allow around 2 weeks for them to work things out. Even the most open dogs can take a few days. With my three the times are around 2-3 days (Alice), 10 days (Comet) and 2 weeks (Daisy), and the incoming dog adjusts quite quickly and takes the other dogs' reactions in their stride. My view is that dogs are pack animals and it's the exception that doesn't, ultimately, want to be part of a pack. Seeing them interact, and their different characters develop as they find their place and role in the pack is a delight! Again, for me it's Daisy who is the boss, Alice who is the naughty clown and Comet is the dim one who is bewildered by everything but glad he's part of the pack because he wouldn't cope very well on his own!!! Good luck
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Post by BW on Jan 29, 2015 6:35:43 GMT
My view is that dogs are pack animals and it's the exception that doesn't, ultimately, want to be part of a pack. I agree Christine - from my experience the majority of dogs benefit from the company of others in their home-kennel.
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Post by Romi on Jan 29, 2015 6:47:48 GMT
My view is that dogs are pack animals and it's the exception that doesn't, ultimately, want to be part of a pack. I agree Christine - from my experience the majority of dogs benefit from the company of others in their home-kennel. Ditto.
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Post by rowlfsmum on Jan 29, 2015 8:12:44 GMT
I think Clyde would benefit from a pal. When we had dog no1and brought dog no2 home we had world war three for a couple of weeks - they were both male. After that they were the best of friends as they had established who was top dog. The first dog was a bit miffed at first but soon came round. They played together and were company for each other when we went out. I use the past tense here as these have both crossed the bridge at a ripe old age.
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Post by Rough coat on Jan 29, 2015 11:05:14 GMT
I visited the vet with Fleur on Tuesday for a check up,etc. Needless to say she 'would not perform her cough' in front of the vet. She had a general check up and all was good. The vet suggested it may be that she was in the later stage of kennel cough or maybe it could be lungworm.
He suggested Advocate, which I have now applied, so we will see how it goes. Fleur had her first vaccination and I will take her back in two weeks time for the second one. Assuming she has recovered from the cough by then I will also arrange for her to be neutered.
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Post by Socksmum on Jan 29, 2015 11:46:03 GMT
Hope this clears up soon. How's she doing otherwise, she looked just lovely in first pics xx
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Post by loosecannon on Jan 29, 2015 12:19:35 GMT
Weeeeell,,,, she's had plenty of advocate, having been given some by the holding kennels on admission. Sorry for not shouting out about it.
She too didn't cough when at the vets with me. Nor in the car there or back. Just when getting home and being Joey'd.
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Post by antoniaalfie55 on Jan 29, 2015 12:58:57 GMT
I agree Christine - from my experience the majority of dogs benefit from the company of others in their home-kennel. Ditto. Ditto here too
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Post by Rough coat on Jan 29, 2015 14:26:02 GMT
Fleur is settling in extremely well and really enjoying life here with my pack. They have all accepted her and she interacts with them all, especially Meggie, who is closer to her age. We took her out on her first proper walk yesterday and she is a real joy on the lead. Absolutely no pulling at all, just walks nicely and not bothered about anything. Her cough has been a little better today. She only coughs occasionally, in fact I think today I have only heard her cough once. The vet was not worried about it, so I will try not to worry too much. I have now weaned her off the rice and chicken as her poo has been normal for the last four days, so hopefully that is sorted. She has a huge capacity for food. I am feeding her three times a day, she is always hungry. We have had a bit of a setback though. At first she was quite happy to sleep downstairs with the others but for the last two nights she has howled and attacked the door to try and get upstairs with us. I know we shouldn't, but the howling and scratching at the door went on for so long on both nights we eventually let her up. I do have a crate set up in the dogs room but I don't really want to leave her in there. I think she has finally got over her tiredness and stress and is feeling happier. I would think she was allowed on the bed in her previous life as she just jumps on the bed and goes straight off to sleep, and doesn't move all night. Any opinions/suggestions would be appreciated. We have never had this before with any of our foster dogs so not quite sure how to handle it. She may appear to be a big dog in the photos but she is very small. If you know the height of my Pinky, Fleur is smaller than her, although I expect she will grow a little more. Unfortunately she has discovered rabbit poo! She is so leggy Relaxing with Cocoa and Meg after a busy day
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Post by BW on Jan 29, 2015 14:50:09 GMT
I would think she was allowed on the bed in her previous life as she just jumps on the bed and goes straight off to sleep, and doesn't move all night. Any opinions/suggestions would be appreciated. We have never had this before with any of our foster dogs so not quite sure how to handle it. Great update Elaine - lovely to learn how well the little lass is progressing.
As far as jumping up on the bed goes, I'm aware of course that many folk don't allow their pets on the furniture - this is fair enough, & naturally 'tis personal choice. In this home-kennel, though, I've always let the hounds, (my own, visitors & fosters), on my bed, since I hold the belief that it is just as much their home as it is mine. Sorry, not much help in reply to your request!
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Post by planete on Jan 29, 2015 14:50:24 GMT
Lovely photos. It is good to know her tum is better and she is settling down. I am afraid I cannot really help with the night time problem. Everybody seems to have different ideas on how to deal with this. I have only had one dog who would only settle down if he was in my bed, that was my Border Terrier years ago, and it solved itself as he grew up and became more confident. I started turfing him out when he got too big and heavy for me to be comfortable and he accepted it with little protest. I have had the fosters in the bedroom in a crate or on a dog bed. I have also had them downstairs with the other dogs, either crated or free. I tend to go by what seems to work best for the individual dog. I also have to take the neighbours into account!
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Post by Romi on Jan 29, 2015 17:42:19 GMT
Aaaawww, she is so lovely. Most of the fosters I've had here have chosen to sleep in a dogbed on my bedroom floor.....the only exceptions being Hugo and Hamish. I wouldn't worry too much about the rabbit poo....it's only second hand grass after all....and Bella loves it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2015 19:54:37 GMT
Greta's a rabbit poo connoisseur too! Alfie was always allowed to sleep IN (eeeek!) the bed with his foster mum and dad. We managed to get him to start the night on his own bed on the floor by my side, but he gets up around 4-5am and jumps on the bed, snuggling in as close to me as he can. I allow it at that time of the morning as Andrew gets up at 5.15am, but when he tries it on any earlier, he gets firmly hoofed back onto his own bed. A difficult one to break if they've been used to it. Greta, on the other hand, gets on her bed and stays there all night long.
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Post by rowlfsmum on Jan 29, 2015 21:05:03 GMT
Lovely update. We also have a rabbit poo specialist. We have an open policy regards sleeping. Rowlf has a bed in our bedroom but sometimes he chooses to sleep on our bed. We have a large bed and he is a great hot water bottle!! We are fine with this but some people aren't. I guess what makes the dogs happy and everyone gets a good nights sleep. Once they have been allowed on the bed/furniture there is no going back really.
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Post by loosecannon on Jan 29, 2015 22:35:37 GMT
If the hound treats the fellow bed/sofa occupants with respect, I don't see the problem. Essential to be able to get the dog to sleep off the bed sometimes. Not least when away from home.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2015 6:17:27 GMT
She is so pretty, and so leggy! I've had a similar problem with puppy Bambi crying at night. It's really hard to hear them crying and really difficult if you have close neighbours. I'm fortunate to live in a detached house with a neighbouring house only on one side so the crying doesn't disturb anyone. Bambi goes in her crate at night (her girl cave!) and now sleeps all night without any bother. For 2 nights she cried for an hour and then an hour and a half but I didn't respond and eventually she stopped and after that she's been fine and settles straight away in her girl cave. It was worth the tossing and turning, silent begging her to stop, and tiredness the next days, in order to get her to this point. I can't tell you how many times I said to myself, that's it, I can't bear this any longer, but I held out. It's not easy but on the positive side I've found with other dogs that the crying might only last for 10 minutes before they stop, but Bambi is a feisty little girl and tried all manner of crying styles, including gruff "I'm not joking" barks, which actually made me smile despite my tortured state!!! You're doing a great job and it's not such a big deal if she comes into your bedroom to sleep. If you have close neighbours you don't really have much choice.
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Post by daisydip on Jan 30, 2015 7:18:23 GMT
Fleur is just as sweet as they come! Our dogs sleep upstairs but not on our bed. Although 3 or 4 sneak on when neil goes to work in the morning..
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