craftyhunnypie Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 He has stated that he doesn't want a rescue dog, because they could come with problems, but he would have a puppy! Now we are getting somewhere! He said he'd have a puppy so that we could train it to behave ( obedience) & not be a dirty dog. I can see his point! Sister sent me pics of some Jack Russell Pups. I've fell in love with a black & white one whose head is divided perfectly in half with the black & white markings. Seen pics of the parent dogs too & it's siblings. Adorable! They are very local to my sister - so hubby best watch out. Men are stubborn aren't they? My sister has the same problem with her hubby not wanting a cat. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Well - my little doglet is coming on just brilliantly! We took him for a long walk this morning and he came home and had a good snooze! We still get the odd puddle - usually after a long walk - which is frustrating grrrrr ......but we wouldn't be without him now! He was one of my better decisions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Emma - I adore Jack Russells but be warned, they are very independent and not always willing to be obedient, whether you get them from a pup or not! They tend to do things on their terms only. They are really smart little dogs and will entertain themselves rather than listen to you if given half a chance Real characters though! Great news that hubby is coming round to the idea of a dog Can you strike while the iron is hot?! Louisewomble - so pleased to hear you're getting on well with your little pup, got any more photos of him now he's growing up a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Emma - I adore Jack Russells but be warned, they are very independent and not always willing to be obedient, whether you get them from a pup or not! They tend to do things on their terms only. They are really smart little dogs and will entertain themselves rather than listen to you if given half a chance Real characters though! Great news that hubby is coming round to the idea of a dog Can you strike while the iron is hot?! Louisewomble - so pleased to hear you're getting on well with your little pup, got any more photos of him now he's growing up a bit? Yep! Lot's of piccies - but am totally clueless on how to get them posted on here!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I love being a doggy owner - it makes me smile every morning to come down to such a happy creature! He's straight on his back for a belly rub and a good tickle! So much easier to train than a man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 Had to laugh. As stubborn as hubby is. Grrr. There is an advert on telly at the moment with a Border terrier on. Think could be a furniture advert? Well hubby said last night that if we had a dog like that he would call it Scruff. I like that name! He's doesn't seem to be giving in. Need my sister to work her magic a bit more! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Surely he must be crumbling if he's thinking of doggy names?! Even just a litle bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Surely he must be crumbling if he's thinking of doggy names?! Even just a litle bit! Oh he's going......shouldn't take much longer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 Really? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I think he sounds like he's caving in too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 It's about flippin' time! The day he gives in, I will have a party & invite you all! He melted last night at Pudsey on Britain's Got Talent. I laid it on a bit saying all dogs are trainable with time & effort! Need words with my sister today! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Guess what ' man of the house' said today? " If you can train a dog to do what the one on Britain's Got Talent does, you can have one"! I see that as a go ahead. I can always say it can dance, but is shy in front of him. Off to research some doggies. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee1965 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I just tend to keep picking at him. It's taken me 2.5 years to get my chickens but I got them in the end. I always say to him that if he doesn't let me get what I want that I will go and get it myself. Now I have sat nav on my phone there's no stopping me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Wow that definitely seems like a go ahead to me, Pudsey was so cute on tv and lovely to see the bond with his owner. Sounds like exciting times ahead, hope you are feeling better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Well I definitely think that sounds like a go ahead. How can you train a dog without having a dog to train?! Keep us posted Emma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I have loved reading this thread from start to finish!!. I was bought up with dogs, then when I left home I had cats as they were more independant as I was working, then I met hubby who has a Springer Spaniel. We went through a rough patch and I 'needed' something to look after (as if 2 toddlers weren't enough ) I just went out and bought my King Charles...who by the way has cost us a new sittingroom carpet!! (which thankfully she isn't christening anymore!!) YOU are at home all day while he goes to work..and his point is what You would walk it...clean up after it...train it...he would Come home and have lots of cuddles and playtime! Sounds ideal to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 Erm - yes I am at home all day. But I work too. We have a business together, but hubby still has to go back to Cheshire at the moment every week or so to do with our business. Hubby seems to be blowing hot & cold again. Grrrrrr. One minute he's giving me the go ahead - sort of. Next minute it's a no. How can he play with my heart so cruelly? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 when I was mythering Kev about getting a cat he said "if you want one so badly, why havent you rang up for one", i only needed telling once. i turned round and picked up the phone there and then. he didnt even give me a yes, just a vague positive comment have you had anything vaguely positive that you can grab hold of? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I hope he caves in soon. Your life sounds quite similar to mine - alone in the week, cooking, cleaning etc...getting coal in the dark! I would try the security angle if you are alone a lot. My partner would like a dog for that reason, and he loves dogs too. Appeal to the manly beast? I read a survey by self reporting burglars who said black dogs were more intimidating to them! I have got 3 cats when I definitely was only allowed one! The last one happened after a big argument. My partner is rubbish at resolving problems and so when I came home from the wedding that he announced he didn't want to go to half an hour before we were leaving... I had a kitten waiting for me at home when I got back. Not that I would ever recommend buying a pet for such ridiculous reasons, but...it did get me what I wanted!! I'm chipping away for the 4th, working on the premise that we have enough space for 4 cats. I'm lucky as my partner is a dog lover but we both work full time all day and can't afford a dog walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Tell him you've put a deposit on a pup - and see what his reaction is! If it's good - find a pup - and fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
