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Post by Mimsmum on Nov 15, 2007 21:57:41 GMT
I'm so pleased that Bran is going to have a canine companion. He is so sociable ;D
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Post by BW on Nov 16, 2007 2:20:28 GMT
Isn't Seamus the one who has had the leg opp, and how's he doing? Yup, he's the one.
'Tis going to be a long haul, probably getting on for three months before he's walking properly again.
The good news is that he appears to have regained his appetite after being off his food for a while.
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Post by goldwinger on Nov 16, 2007 14:04:40 GMT
Poor Seamus - glad to hear he's eating though.
Question: How do you train a dog to come when he doesn't go in the first place?
Took Bran to the park today and into the tennis courts - took off the lead and he just stood there. I ran around with him and managed to get some recall done, which he seems to be getting the hang of, but it is quite funny when he just stands there.
He is quite unsure of himself though, and it is obvious he doesn't want to be too far away from you.
I took the training lead with me and all I seemed to do was tie myself and Bran in knots; the one time he took off......I'll leave to your the imagination! ;D
I think the best thing will be to go with somebody and then we can stand at either end of the courts and call him.
Excuse any mistakes I have a cat on my lap who is insisting on helping me type by knuzzling the hands.
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Post by Mimsmum on Nov 16, 2007 15:21:28 GMT
Can I come and live at your house, it sounds great fun ;D See you tomorrow.
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Post by goldwinger on Nov 17, 2007 16:41:26 GMT
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Post by goldwinger on Nov 17, 2007 18:49:00 GMT
Upon returning home we had a lady visit to do a home check for Sarah's new puppy, which all went well. However, the mistake was made in getting the puppy's new bed down to show, and Bran reckoned he could fit if he really tried hard......
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Post by Mimsmum on Nov 17, 2007 18:50:34 GMT
PMSL. He is so so laid back ;D
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Post by goldwinger on Nov 17, 2007 19:32:54 GMT
PMSL ?
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Post by Mimsmum on Nov 17, 2007 19:41:13 GMT
Will pm you ;D
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Post by goldwinger on Nov 17, 2007 21:32:18 GMT
Ah, that PMSL ;D ;D ;D
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Post by BW on Nov 18, 2007 4:57:56 GMT
Great to see him enjoying himself with t'other hounds!.
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Post by BW on Nov 18, 2007 5:03:00 GMT
The phrase 'so laid back he's almost horizontal' must have been coined for Bran!
....................................................but,"almost" ?? ;D ;D ;D
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Post by goldwinger on Nov 18, 2007 18:24:37 GMT
He's been more laid back than usual today, if that's possible! Reckon that run yesterday cream crackered him. As you can see from this pic the new anti counter surfing gate is now installed, much to Brans dismay. However, to be fair he has been very good, with only one check of the worktop since he has been here. So far remotes and mobiles have not taken his interest, but socks have Bran has been caught a few times now sneaking socks away to his bed. We can live with that, it's got to be better than remotes and phones Strange isn't it, you have a dog that could probably clear 5' easily from a standing start, yet a low stair gate seems too much bother
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Post by Mimsmum on Nov 18, 2007 20:35:32 GMT
;D ;D ;D Is he bothered ;D ;D
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Post by Celtic Animal Life Line on Nov 19, 2007 23:52:13 GMT
wonderful video - he really enjoyed the chasing - he's such a big "wally" !!! Delighted he is now so settled in - hope all goes well with the new "addition" - he'll love the company. I guess he won't run unless he has pals to run with - when here with Miriam, he went out for his walk in the park with all the dogs and would run around with Tara (Lurcher) & Lucy (GH) - Bran won't waste his energy running around on his own - I think we can safely say he is an energy conservationist - his own energy !!!! Looking forward to more of Bran's blog
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Post by goldwinger on Nov 21, 2007 19:11:44 GMT
Well, today is the day that Bran's new playmate arrived. Meet the lovely little Meesha who is about 11 weeks if I remeber correctly. The name may change and Lucy is favourite at present, but it's down to our daughter Sarah to choose. Here is Meesha And here is Meesha and Bran both in relaxed mode So far so good. We are introducing them carefully and no real problems (yet). Meesha did get a grumble form Bran when he was half asleep, as you would expect from him, and she walked up and gave his nose a good lick. Think he was a bit taken back by that, but it's only day 1 so loads of time for getting to know each other.
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Post by BW on Nov 21, 2007 19:20:25 GMT
Meesha looks a little poppet, & 'tis easy to see that she's already been influenced by Bran's famous hyperactivity! ;D
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Post by Mimsmum on Nov 21, 2007 19:29:44 GMT
I was thinking exactly that Barney ;D Perhaps all the fosters should spend a few days at chez Lelsey and Ians to learn how to roach and sleep ;D ;D ;D
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Post by goldwinger on Nov 21, 2007 21:22:21 GMT
Nooooo. These 2 are plenty for now thanks. Maybe in the future.....
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Post by goldwinger on Nov 22, 2007 17:03:10 GMT
She eats, she pees, she poops, she sleeps, but how cute is this? They are now best of friends; Bran pinched the pup's chew earlier and was told not to, so I gave him his own; what did Lucy do but pinch the chew out of his mouth whilst he was chewing it, so I said "OK" and gave him hers! Whatever.......
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