The Dogmother Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 you're looking at a veteran of rehoming site browsing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 just had my home visit for the two cats we are looking to home. She thinks it will be fine although we have to wait for the official nod. She did mention that unless we had a dog the size of a rat we wouldn't be able to get a rescue dog due to the height of our back fence. Due to where we are, we would not want to put up a higher fence either. So looks like it may well have to be a puppy in the future if we make that leap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Drums fingers on table ...... Well? Christian? How's Milo???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I just thought - have you got a dog guard/harness/crate for the car? Where are those photos then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Oh dear, hes obviously forgotten all about us lot waiting and hopefully just having lots of fun with Milo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 I'm back!! My Dad drove to the foster home and Milo decided to sit in the foot well for the journey home. He is such a good boy! A couple of marking territory incidents, but nothing major. I was told he pulls on the lead - after an hours walking/training, he doesn't anymore. I just stopped walking very time the lead went slack and he soon realised if he pulled I stopped. He knows his name now as the foster family called him Milo after I left. Doesn't know 'sit' or down, but now knows 'off' with regard to the sofa and bed! He is like my shadow Can't even go to the loo alone. I have a few days off, but due back on Saturday for 1 day, so will take leave if I can. Then I have another week off before I'm back to work. I was finishing off a quilt for Ex's Birthday (40th) yesterday and he was asleep under my desk, curled up on my feet. I think Milo and I are going to be very good friends. I am soooo happy! I only have pictures on my phone, but will try and take some today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Oh brilliant, what a clever boy Milo is to learn not to pull so quickly (wish Cookie would learn - she seems to forget each time ). I'm so glad you got him, sounds like he's going to settle into your life really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 He sounds wonderful and you sound so very happy Congratulations and welcome to the forum, Milo. Coughs*photos* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Milo sounds like he has his paws under the table already! What a clever boy to learn not to pull on the lead so quickly, he sounds very trainable and will learn to sit and down in no time at all I'm sure. Would love to see some more photos of the lovely Milo, make sure you post some before we all burst with excitement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Glad he's home with you Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 That's great news he sounds like a quick learner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Still no piccies Christian...........I thought pics on the phone was an excuse til I discovered I could email photos to my photbucket account......no excuses now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Yes! what Sha said re photos! no excuses Come on, hurry up, we're desperate to see more of him! Aww he sounds absolutely lovely and you sound totally in love with him, im so happy for you Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Sorry, been busy with pupster! here you go - I am smitten! He needs work, very shy with people, but good with other dogs. He is currently asleep at my feet, on his back, doing a little jog! Bless him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Awww, what a wee sweetie. How was he last night Christian? Cyrus cried on his first night so I slept downstairs beside him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Aww Christian, he is a sweetie......and you are both lucky to have found each other so quickly......congratulations again hunny {{{{{hugs }}}}}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Awww, what a wee sweetie. How was he last night Christian? He was fine Clare. I have his bed in the corner of the lounge and he found it straight away. He likes the cuddly sheep I bought him, so I took that, and his bed upstairs into my bedroom and after 10 minutes of pacing, he got into his basket, feel asleep and didn't get up again until 6.40 this morning. I heard he was up and in a way wanted him to whine, so I could let him out but he didn't. I lay there in the dark for 10 minutes then decided to get up. Light on and he was back in bed He is the strangest dog. He is silent! No barking, growling, or whimpering! I am sure he will find his voice when he is settled. I took him to Pets at home today to get him weighed as I wasn't sure - I don't have scales in the house - work of the devil they are! He is 11.9 kgs which I was surprised at. Thought he was lighter. He actually freaked out there Started shaking and found it all too much. Will work at his socialisation very slowly I think. Have had a chat with the Warden and he is sending me details of recommended classes in my area, so will start that next week. I do think he was owned by someone at some point, but the basics he doesn't understand. Happy to go back to puppy training with him. On a positive note, I have met 7 people out walking who all stopped for a chat (including the local Landlord's son - who is rather nice and very chatty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 It's amazing who you meet when you walk a dog - I regularly bump into John Craven... not dishy at all but very nice. His personality will come out when he is settled, just give him lots of cuddles and rewards when he is being good/confident in a strange environment or one which usually makes him unsettled. Home made liver cake works really well: Line a swiss roll tin. Liquidise together some liver, an egg, some gluten free flour such as spelt and some garlic (I use the dried supplement but you can use raw. Spread it in the tin and bake on low until it is hard-ish. Turn it over and bake the other side until it's like leather. I cut it up into wee bits about 1cmsq and freeze it in bags until I need it - it can be given frozen. Great training treat. You can make the same with tuna or sardines. Cyrus had no commands at all when we got him 9 months ago, he's about 6 years old I reckon and is learning slowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Dogs are THE best way to meet people everyone stops and talks to you if you have a dog. He looks so sweet and you do sound completely smitten with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Aw Christian, he is gorgeous! It will all be very bewildering and strange for him at the moment but im sure he will soon find his confidence (and voice!) and in no time realise he has you wrapped round his little paw 11.9kg? He doesnt look that big, i thought he looked more the size of mine who is just under 7. Ours sleeps in our bedroom with us. Hes very good and just sleeps until we get up. I couldnt bare the thought of leaving him downstairs all by himself He has a lovely big comfy dog bed at my side of the bed, but no, he much prefers sleeping on OHs dressing gown on his side! We actually bought OH a new dressing gown so George could have the old one I love walking with him, you do get to chat with so many people..........and if theres a nice good looking one, all the better! Regular updates and pictures please! I do believe Milo has quickly become an omlet favourite, he just doesnt realise how many honourary aunts and uncles he has! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Don't forget to get him insured Christian; I have found M&S to be very good. Make sure you go with a company which does lifetime cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 He's lovely! Makes me want to get mine now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 I was gob smacked at 12kg too! He is quite small really. I have a feeling the Pets @ home scales are out slightly I have booked him in for a vet check on Monday to see how he is and give him the once over. He needs to be neutered too, but I can't put him through that just yet! Will weigh him again then. We have had a couple more accidents in the house But I'm dealing with it. It must be awful for the poor mite, he has had so many changes this week. A couple of accidents are to be expected. Just glad I have wipe clean floors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 He is absolutely gorgeous so glad he's settling in... Wish you lots of fun walks and chats with the landlords hunky son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 he seems lovely. He just needs all that love you have saved for him and he will be fine. Had a phone call today to say we have passed the home visit so will be getting our two new cats as soon as i can arrange it. that brings it to 6!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
