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Does Jasper like targeting things? If he's anything like Breeze then something where he has to get up and down a lot is going to be a bit tedious for him, but targeting a thing isn't quite so much effort and therefore more palatable. What I'm thinking is this - instead of a down on a mat, do a reall...

Ah finally, something I can blame my weight gain on - it must be the neighbours moving in next door, not me getting older!

Erica wrote:Depending on the safety level of your area, you could try listening to an audiobook or podcast while you wait for him. That way you won't get bored and you may find waiting easier.

I was going to suggest this same thing

This is fantastic I love Honey and I love that we can get a picture of the both of you!

I think it has a lot to do with where you are on your, for want of a better term, 'doggy journey'. I read Bones when I very first got Scout, the only book I had had previously was one for kids about how Guide Dogs are trained, and a CM book. It was light-years away from anything I had been reading o...

I love that you've called him Beemo

As J won't take the tablets straight (they can be hidden in his morning mince but not so easily in a carcasse), I've been grinding up 4 days' worth, blending them with a tin of sardines, and forming them into 4 'chill pills' which I keep in the freezer - I checked with Dorwest that grinding and fre...

There's a guy on Scarborough South Cliff that used to ask me that *every day* when I was there, Judy, so if you're ever in the vicinity that could be your day

I don't think I saw this mentioned above, but there's also the theory (did I read it on here or elsewhere?) that the old fashioned trainer's dog DOES find praise rewarding.... because it's a 'no punishment' marker, like the opposite of the much discussed 'no reward marker', and so would fall into th...

Thanks Amy, I think you and Wuffles are both right and they were not the right match for him (or the rest of us here). Those puppy faces have a lot to answer for! Lodger decided to wait again, though, so we're free and clear for now! Perhaps next Summer, apparently. No decision on a breed but I did ...

Ooh exciting! I have no doubt you will have passed with flying colours, Emma, and Amy that's great. I know you'll be brilliant at dog training, and that they NEED someone like you in your area. Sometimes you just need a shove in the right direction and you certainly got one.

We don't see enough Womble! He looks absolutely gorgeous.. and is getting BIG O_O I have a matching(ish) photo. Breeze thinks dog beds aren't good enough for him, so likes to sit on sofas instead. If there's a person already there then so be it. https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1....

Oh it's so lovely to see progress happening, good for you and your girl & for Gringo and family

I get a bit stressed every day that I do housework, Judy, so perhaps it's not such a strange thing to say after all

Here's hoping he likes it!!