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Nettle wrote: Hormones have a lot to answer for.

Truth. Or even lack of........ wow, did it just get really hot in here? I'm hot, is anyone else feeling hot? No? Just me? Could someone PLEASE open a window. It's stifling in here!

Swanny1790 wrote:Meanwhile, Chetan appears to be blowing her coat - I mean like her entire undercoat. That's NOT a good thing in December in Alaska. ...

I never thought of that as a issue with the timing of a breeding. Dude, my girls always went nekked after puppies. ......as in TOTAL coat blow.

says a huge amount for that dog's temperament that it didn't redirect onto its handler's arm Nettle, I had that very some thought when I watched the vid. There were a few times you could tell he was thinking about it. Its also a good example of how a high level of arousal can lead to a redirect and...

For swanny.........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYvBLiFKipY

there IS a secret FB group but now ill have to kill you all for telling you that. see...I kne..... *thunk, sounds of body hitting floor* Damn, I was hoping I had more time. I figured she'd start with the UK folks and work her way west. ........didn't know she was beginning the rampage in califor......

Is there a secret handshake?

<stands and starts slow clap>. Well done ems. ........as if there was any doubt!

and remembering how gwd always says her Springers are real cuddlers, I eventually caved and put a blanket on sofa and let him up and he was good as gold every evening after that, just curled up on the sofa with me and went to sleep. The general chat section might seem more of a 'social' area to new...

What a grown up (but silly) boy womble has become!

Swanny1790 wrote:First team was Cassie and Grace in lead, Maggie in single swing, Animosh in single team, Midnight and Aumaruq in wheel.

Second team was Capella and Just in lead, Friday in single swing, 13 or 14 year old Beau in single team and Selene and Denali in wheel.

Was Chetan upset at being left behind?

I'm not using electric clippers at the moment. Don't wait too long ...........I say this because I'm sure the breeder groomed him several times with electric clippers......... not letting too much time pass keeps him remembering that it's not something to worry about. .......get your groomed friend...

Erica wrote:...so I'm trying it myself!

Also remember, it's only hair. If you make a mistake it will grow back and you try and do better next time. .......it's not the end of the world!

That is a very good effort Erica! ........and I applaud you for learning to groom. I am totally with you on the avoiding commercial groomers. They have a deadline, you do not. I've often done my dogs over a several day period when they are young, (or elderly). Heck sometimes even now I do that as I ...

if I use my imagination, I can almost smell the puppy breath.

They're getting so big!!!