The Dogmother Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Who couldn't love that face? Little scamp! Ahhh, the dominance thing... good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Ahhh, the dominance thing... good luck! I think we need it Nah she'll be as tame as a lamb any day now! She was an absolute superstar in town today though - now been to the bank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Good for her LC Ruby has been so good recently, but went badly off the rails today Chasing off after I called her back then led me a merry dance all over the park trying to get her to come back- monster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Raffles had her 2nd batch of injections today, so we should be able to take her to grassy places frequented by other dogs in a couple of weeks She spent Saturday with a lovely puppy walker down in Kent who was found for us by Maggie McHen (Thanks Maggie !) and had fun playing with another pup she was looking after called Forester. I think he put her in her place We've still got some dominance issues going on at the moment. She's realised that my husband is definitely higher up the pack order than her but is convinced that she's higher than me, whatever I do. We're getting there though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 We've still got some dominance issues going on at the moment. She's realised that my husband is definitely higher up the pack order than her but is convinced that she's higher than me, whatever I do. We're getting there though! The little Madam! Are you sitting down when you talk/play with her? I know that you need to sit down when you can due to your ME, but it might be that she sees you as a puppy when you're down on her level. I sometimes have this problem when Rosie plays with Ruby; Ruby gets too dominant if Rosie is on the floor with her and I have to tell Rosie to stand up when the dog gets too bossy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 Here are some photos I've just taken of the little madam. She was an absolute superstar in town today and is getting better at being nice. I think I might even like her now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 She is just so gorgeous How could you not forgive her anything when she looks at you with those big eyes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I would be putty in her hands... shes to die for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Goodness she's grown! I love the middle picture, you can just see the personality there. Do you want to sawp 'little madams' LC? Ruby and her friend Humphrey have been rough-housing around my house and have driven me mad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 Goodness she's grown! I love the middle picture, you can just see the personality there. Do you want to sawp 'little madams' LC? Ruby and her friend Humphrey have been rough-housing around my house and have driven me mad! I don't think Guide Dogs would be too happy about that Claret, a Lurcher would maybe not be their first choice of suitable breeds Do feel free to bring her over to play any time you're in the area though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I love the photo of her looking at the camera with her innocent eyes....... Absolutely gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Aww, she's absolutely adorable . Those eyes ..... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I recognise that innocent look in the middle picture. Don't be fooled, there's mischief hiding behind those eyes. Oh eck, I think I'm getting broody for another black Lab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Lurchers would be totally unsuitable for being guide dogs I'll let you know next time we're in the area, although as my folks don't have the house any more, I don't know when that will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Very Glad to report that Raffles has been really nice for the last few days. Very relieved!. We've really upped the training and she's responded well. I think she's just quite a bit cleverer than Quita! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Oops I've not been on Omlet for rather a long time. i thought I'd update you as to how Raffles is doing though She's now a "lady dog"! lol She came into season the day we got back off holiday, which was really good timing at the end of the holiday! Having a dog in season can be rather restricting! she's being a model dog really - calms down really quickly when we need her to, walks nicely on the lead and learns very quickly In short, a real delight. How is everyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hi LC *waves* sounds like she is growing up brlliantly are there any photos? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 Hi Cathy *waves back!* No pics at the mo as I can't find my blooming camera! Just sent you a pm though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 Well, it's nearly that time again. Raffles is booked in for her spay on Jan 6th and she should be leaving us around the second week of Feb. She is utterly wonderful and of course we will miss her dreadfully. We were hoping to get a female German Sheppard/Golden Retriever cross, but instead are getting a male yellow lab! Lol He is Called "Buddy" which considering our other dog is called "Holly" should raise some eyebrows on free runs! Hopefully we'll get used to the name. We have some insider info from Smudgley again (cheers) and know that he was born on Dec 7th. He'll be with us hopefully on Jan 20th, so we'll get a bit of a cross over this time having Raffles and Buddy at the same time. Will post some pics as soon as I get some. How is everyone? I find the forum a bit much for my eyes trying to follow the threads, which is why I've not been around much. Hope you're all fine and dandy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Hello LC - how lovely to be having a yellow Lab - I'm not biased of course.....having a 14 week old yellow girl! I just hope yours doesn't piddle as much as ours did - we had real problems until two weeks ago. Lovely to have a cross-over as well this time - can't wait for photos of Buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I'm so impressed with what you do, well done . Can't wait for some photos of Buddy when you get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
