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by Ocelot0411
Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:26 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: snapping staffy pup!
Replies: 16
Views: 11578

Erm hate to tell you this Emma Lousie, but the licking is just them tenderising the flesh for a full scale feasting!! Tee hee, only joking. Well done you that's a brilliant result, in super quick time too. My yelping was rubbish, which is why I got munched for ages. The licking things a really good ...
by Ocelot0411
Wed Oct 03, 2007 4:22 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Labrador Puppy Biting and Crate Training
Replies: 7
Views: 3542

Debbie I know what you are you saying, it can be very confusing when you are told so many different things by so many different people. Also when that person on some occasions os you vet then you are inclined to believe them, as after all they know more than we do right? I had this problem myself as...
by Ocelot0411
Wed Oct 03, 2007 4:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Meet Kelda....
Replies: 16
Views: 8373

Good lord Mattie, what have you got then? A whole pack?
by Ocelot0411
Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Meet Kelda....
Replies: 16
Views: 8373

Sugar and spice and all things nice, that's what little girls are made of.............. How true, she is indeed a cutie. However, this does not change the fact that you are a mad woman. Four dogs already and now a new pup, and you call your mum bonkers!! :wink: Congrats Em, she's lovely and I hope s...
by Ocelot0411
Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:20 pm
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: Suggestions on Dog Food and more
Replies: 39
Views: 24899

Vet lecture

Oh. My. God. :shock: I have just had the biggest lecture ever from my vet about the wonders of Science Plan. :roll: I took Ellie to the vet as she has gunky eyes and I wanted them checked out. He said it was nothing major and gave us some eye drops then asked the 'is her general health OK, is she ea...
by Ocelot0411
Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:22 am
Forum: Training Tools
Topic: Choke chains
Replies: 50
Views: 27073

I was practising this last night with Ellie and we have had a break-through!!! Yippee!!! :D :D :D The stopping and starting technique was beginning to work, but was a bit frustrating for both of us, but this method is BRILLIANT! By the end of our walk she was trotting along happily beside me looking...
by Ocelot0411
Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:37 am
Forum: Training Tools
Topic: Choke chains
Replies: 50
Views: 27073

Alert Dog Trainer, if you 'positively detest' reward based dog trainer, then I am afraid you are unlikely to find anything you agree with here. This is a positive / reward based forum as stipulated one the website's front page, and what you will find within the site is 'exactly what it says on the t...
by Ocelot0411
Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:52 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Worst. Week. Ever.
Replies: 20
Views: 8539

Update

Hi Calin

Just wondered how you and Maddie are getting on? Hope things are better.
by Ocelot0411
Sun Sep 23, 2007 9:17 am
Forum: Training Tools
Topic: Choke chains
Replies: 50
Views: 27073

That's a really interesting article Pam, thanks for that.
by Ocelot0411
Fri Sep 21, 2007 10:32 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Errant Ellie
Replies: 10
Views: 3544

Nooooooooo Katowaggytail, I think Lis should watch it them she will know what we are on about! :lol: Although I agree it doesn't give too good an impression of us Brits. Basically though Lis, Kevin is the most awful teenager in the world, he doesn't speak but mumbles, moans all the time, it totally ...
by Ocelot0411
Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:56 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Errant Ellie
Replies: 10
Views: 3544

Errant Ellie

Today Ellie and I are having a severe difference of opinion. She thinks she is going to behave like a little thug, I disagree. Sheesh, seriously though she is testing my patience today. She has having one of those days when she is impossible to please. She wants to play, but as she is in 'grot-bag' ...
by Ocelot0411
Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:46 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Worktops and sofas
Replies: 3
Views: 1979

Thanks Em, thats fab. I like the 'Chefs assistant' bit, she can be my little sous chef!

Mattie, I originally read your post last night......and haven't stopped chuckling since!! Thats hysterical, I would have loved to see your face finding your dog in the sink! :D
by Ocelot0411
Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Beware of the dog ..................walker!
Replies: 11
Views: 6036

Hi Josie Thanks for your comment. I am now from my bad experience with this dog walker, all too aware of the fact that NARP don't regulate the industry. The issue I take with this, as I pointed out to them in NO uncertain terms is that their website is very misleading indeed and would suggest that t...
by Ocelot0411
Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:37 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Worktops and sofas
Replies: 3
Views: 1979

Worktops and sofas

Two questions for you please Em (and anyone else of course who can help), I have two very minor issues at the moment which I am not sure that I am approaching properly and also where I think I may be being inconsistant and therefore confusing Ellie. The first one is easiest, this is her jumping up a...
by Ocelot0411
Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:23 pm
Forum: Training Tools
Topic: Choke chains
Replies: 50
Views: 27073

Eeek, I would say no, no and once again no. Choke chains are horrible things and completely unnecessary. They have to hurt and thats no way to treat any dog, let alone a poor little stray who's had a rough start to life. Your instincts are absolutely right, don't use it. Also, perhaps most important...