fairy&cake Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hello! Im sooo excited about your new dog! When are you collecting her?Any more grumbles from the hubbie? how exciting!!! Love Laura xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hi Laura, collecting her tomorrow morning, I'm BESIDE myself with excitement and I can't say anything as it's going to be a surprise for the children! AND OH is still grumbling, he muttered something about coming with me to collect her as he wants to see the parents - which is the LAST thing he should do as they are actually quite big. In fact the dad is VERY big (14 stone?) But anyway, have settled on the name Blossom, I've bought her bed, bowls, collar, lead and am off to buy a cage. Don't reallllly like the idea of a cage but my dog trainer friend, Crufts judge / Hoverwart specialist ie; font of all knowledge of dogs, she has 11 , recommeded it particularly as we have the children and Blossom is likely to be large. She said to think of it as a secure bed not a cage where the dog can get away from the kids and she can go if I can't be around ie if I'm in the shower and the kids are around her unsupervised. So I'm going to go and buy one now, it'll be bloomin huge! As soon as she gets here I'll be snapping away and will post some photos. Specially of one disgusted cat and frowning chickens!! Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Good Luck for tomorrow Mrs Bertie, I never used to like crates i thought they were cruel, but when i first had puppies i bought one, mainly to protect them, and the girls love it, its their bit of santuary, where they can go and be promised some peace, the kids knew that if the girls were in their beds then they had to leave them alone, I just wished i had bought one sooner, Dont forget to post loads and loads of piccys xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Can't wait to see pics Mrs B - they looked like gorgeous pups! My brother used a cage for his chocolate lab puppy - must admit I wasn't keen, but it worked a treat, as you say, the pup had it's own sanctuary away from the children. Except one day when they came to visit and brought the cage so pup could escape from my boys. Guess who ended up locking themselves in the cage? Good job social services weren't around that day - could've been quite embarrassing Although the idea has crossed my mind occasionally since then ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Awww, can't wait to see her Mrs B. Took Biscuit to the vet last night for his boosters and saw the most gorgeous jack russell puppy. I had to have a cudle (of course) and she snuggled into my neck and gave me loads of kisses..... *wails* I want a puppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i bet your soooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i want a puppy too! [but i know i cant as im too busy!] i love the picture of the Mom Doggie!!!! shes gorgeous!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give her a slobbery kiss from me ; ) i could cuddle her allllll day! My dream dogs are A Pug and An Airedale I will never have one! ross wants a Collie or a German shepard i dont like them! Love L xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Dog crates are brilliant - Jazz loves hers, and it really is her sanctuary. If anything happens and we need to run in a hurry - animals out loose etc. we can put Jazz in hers and know that she is safe...... and so is the house Most of my family (including me) are not dog people but we can visit them because we take the crate with us. They are an even better idea if you have young children around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I like Airedales too, the standard ones not the little ones. I didn't buy a cage as they hadn't got the size I think I'm going to need (BIG!) but I'vec found them on the internet and they're cheaper there too so am going to order one. My doggy friend across the road said she would lend me one whilst Blossom is little so I'll have to grit my teeth and go and ask (not very good at asking people for stuff even if they've offered - how dumb is that?) BUT, whilst I was in the pet shop I was staggered to see, not only pink leather collars with diamonte studs all the way round, but faux leather pink boots, hoodies, t-shirts, pink or black tutu's and handbags with head holes - ALL FOR DOGS!! I couldn't believe it, they even had handbags for dogs to carry in their mouths!!! I was a little tempted, but I resisted. For now! So, going to work at 9 this evening, just gotta get through that, OH is taking the kid to school so as soon as they leave I'm off to Liphook to collect me dawg!!! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Good luck Mrs B. I bet you have some excited children after school tomorrow . Don't forget the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 A dog crate is a must - it is not cruel - it gives your woggle a nice secure home - somewhere to go to sleep and relax - and get away from the excited children You should also check out puppy training classes - socialisation for any dog (big or small) is a must - they must get used to other dogs and other people. Make sure your children are in on the training she may be a "little" puppy now - but think what a BIG dog she will become and how difficult it will be to deal with her when she weighs more than you. Take Blossom out with you as much as possible - traffic / shops / public transport / countryside / farm animals etc. - the more she gets exposed to when young, the more she will take in her stride. Most importantly of all - enjoy your dog!!!! Blue has a pale blue diamonte collar (she's still a toughie though!) - nothing wrong with a bit of bling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 My brother lives in Canada. He has some lovely outfits for his lab Dillon. This one is for when they visit the lake (Dillon has a rather unfortunate habit of chasing boats) This is his snow outfit: I don't think the bootees lasted too long though. They now have to dip his paws in wax for protection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Good Luck for tomorrow, I can't wait to hear about your new puppy's antics, and the children's reaction to their wonderful surprise. It's definately a good idea to get a crate. Our Basset Hound (Adolescent now!!) has a pen in the corner of the hallway and it has been a blessing, especially when my little boy gets over-enthusiastic with her!! Even my OH who was very sceptical about it at first, and told everyone what a complete waste of money the pen was, now agrees how essential it is. Speed on tomorrow!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Crate training is fab Mrs B. It wasn't really around when I had my Lurcher Jezebel, but she had her bed in a nook under the stairs and I never intruded when she was in there - it was her place for time to herself and if she was sent there to be out fo th eway/safe, then she always stayed. Our neighbours have a black lab, who is 2 now and beautifully trained - I love walking him and having cuddles. Well trained dogs are a joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Did you say what sort of dog Blossom was? Can't wait to see pictures. I like the name Blossom, and it makes her sound small and petite. Hopefully OH will fall in love with her before he notices her size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hope you have a fantastic day with your new puppy. I can't wait to hear all about it and of course drool over the piccies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Leaving in 10 minutes to get Blossom!!! Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 can i come!?>>> im sooooo excited for you!!!!! YAYYYYYYY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 You'll have to bring her to an Omlet gathering Mrs B, so that she can be adored by all her Omlet Aunties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) Here she is!! Is this where I live now? Dog meets cat! This collars WAY too big The cat's disgusted, the hens are similarly unimpressed (much clucking and standing up very tall!) but Harrison and I AND OH are already smitten!! More photos follow later, the girls at school have NO IDEA we've got a puppy! It's going to be chaos later.......!! Mrs B Edited September 13, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 hey!!!! SHes ace! why dont you video camera the girls reaction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 She is so gorgeous... and as for that 'cuddle me expression'.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Bless her......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 She's gorgeous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 She is totally gorgeous!! I want one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 What an absolutely ADORABLE puppy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
