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by Abby24601
Mon Oct 05, 2015 4:06 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: puppy wont stay still for photos
Replies: 3
Views: 2466

Re: puppy wont stay still for photos

Can you hold the treat above the camera?
by Abby24601
Mon Oct 05, 2015 4:00 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Introducing dogs
Replies: 4
Views: 2729

Re: Introducing dogs

Some great advice there, thanks everyone!
by Abby24601
Mon Oct 05, 2015 3:58 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Newbie Lurcher Owner
Replies: 13
Views: 7023

Re: Newbie Lurcher Owner

Awesome idea! Thanks!
by Abby24601
Sat Oct 03, 2015 1:03 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Newbie Lurcher Owner
Replies: 13
Views: 7023

Re: Newbie Lurcher Owner

aa yes tat is a worry. we are gonna stick to te park for another week or so, so e can let off steam without any dangers

Also alf my key board is broke so ope tat makes sense lol
by Abby24601
Fri Oct 02, 2015 3:37 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Newbie Lurcher Owner
Replies: 13
Views: 7023

Re: Newbie Lurcher Owner

Thanks everyone. He will get more space but we are refurbing the living room atm. We were hoping to get it done before getting him but the rescue convinced us the ktichen is fine. We do plenty of fake leaves throughout the day which seem to be helping (he won't entertain himself either though lol) W...
by Abby24601
Thu Oct 01, 2015 6:43 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Introducing dogs
Replies: 4
Views: 2729

Introducing dogs

Hi everyone, Just came across this youtube clip of Victoria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlGIZtTrg60 I would ideally like my mums dog & my new rescue to become friends, but both are a bit hit & miss with other dogs (because they are both over friendly so fingers crossed they enjoy each ot...
by Abby24601
Thu Oct 01, 2015 6:39 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Newbie Lurcher Owner
Replies: 13
Views: 7023

Re: Newbie Lurcher Owner

He is a lurcher, the rescue think whippet x. No previous racing, Fortunately there's no deer but plenty of squirrels i'm sure lol. Thanks for the book recommendation! He seems to be coping better now. Last night was another silent night for us, and he seems to stop crying & barking after 10-15 m...
by Abby24601
Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:54 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Newbie Lurcher Owner
Replies: 13
Views: 7023

Re: Newbie Lurcher Owner

Lol thanks for the welcome. I had dogs & cats since childhood then all of a sudden when I turned 16 I went into anaphylaxis shock from cats. (fortunately the dog was never allowed in our bedrooms & the cat pretty much went out all day every day, by her choice not ours lol) I'm still bad with...
by Abby24601
Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:36 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Newbie Lurcher Owner
Replies: 13
Views: 7023

Re: Newbie Lurcher Owner

Hi, We cant at the moment. Fortunately because of my partner being self employed he hasn't actually been home alone, but sometimes in different rooms. We need the kitchen to be his sleeping spot also because I have slight dogg allergies. We did meet him several times before adopting him & my all...
by Abby24601
Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:47 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Barking for attention
Replies: 3
Views: 2335

Re: Barking for attention

I'm following this as I am having similar issues with my newly adopted lurcher. I think time is key in our case but want to make sure I don't make any lasting mistakes (for more info on my routine, for anyone who can help, check out my introduction post)
by Abby24601
Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:43 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Newbie Lurcher Owner
Replies: 13
Views: 7023

Newbie Lurcher Owner

Hi everyone! My partner & I have adopted our first rescue dog together! He is a brindle Lurcher, now named Henry (previously Hunter). He has just turned 3 year old & been in the rescue centre since November last year!! He was given up by a family due to a change in circumstance (divorce I th...