Im faced with the same problem will be working (hopefully part -time) whilst training to be a dog trainer/behaviourist and ill be getting a puppy to look after aswell and my boyfriend 

Saying that though,  My current dog stays at home all day from 8 til 3 and gets to see me and mum for half hour at lunch - she has the run of the garden, her kennel and run of the carport which can easily fit 2 cars so she is fine 

But i dont know what circumstances ill be in when i live with my boyfriend.

Fingers crossed eh?!

How hard do you find agility training?  I have never done it before and an instructor/behaviourist has invited me to her training session this weekend and said i could have a go with one of her collies.

Want to know what im in for 

Just asked my mum but she said no  her house her rules 

How do i go about cleaning my dogs rope ragger toy? i dont want her to be playing with something so filthy and covered in bacteria.  Nor do i want her getting ill because of the cleaning products i have used on it 

'why are you starving me, its not fair what have i done to deserve this?'

Shes on a diet ! and sulks alot 

Thank you Katy and Lolly  your comments are appreciated!

Shes on Chudleys Senior, just converted her from the adult food.  She sems to like it but she id 7KG overweight (I no, I no) Dad feeds her lots of cheese.

Unfortunately, she only gets about half hour a day but we take her for walks that last an afternoon at weekends and good evenings
 

My Lab is 10 and is a little on the tubby side she is slimming and i was wondering if there was a dry food suitable for senior dog that is on a diet, also a food without alot of additives etc

Help is appreciated 

Smokeybear, Id just like to point out again that it is my friend who doesnt like the breed, not me.  I haven't met one (close up) to get to know it.  Her friend was biten in the face by one when she was 10 so thats why she doesnt like them.  I said it was just the way dogs were brought up that lead them into getting misunderstood.

I cant really say anything to her about the breed as a only have 'facts' and not experience.

Id just like to also point out that she is also scared of most other dogs, except her Nans Setter.

Just wanted to show her all the nice things people write on here about staffies and anything else about dogs to convince her otherwise but all i got was sarcasm.  ??:  

Hi,


Not come into contact with a staffie before  ??: but my friend thinks they are all badly behaved dangerous dogs.  Ive heard alot of bad incidents involving staffies but i do not believe they are 'bad' dogs.  Please can anyone back this up??

Hi,

Not come into contact with a staffie before  but my friend thinks they are all badly behaved dangerous dogs.  Ive heard alot of bad incidents involving staffies but i do not believe they are 'bad'.  Please can anyone back this up??

I bought my dog the Kong years ago - still here - even my labrador's jaws have not worn the Kong down. 

But what about the kong filler stuff (tastes like chicken etc) is this really worth the £5 price tag? what wrong with a few dog biscuits and some pieces of bread squashed in?  Keeps Tasha amused for hours !

and the Rag/tug toys - Old towel anyone? save your money for the possible vet bills!

In Accessorize i saw a bumble-bee dog outfit - what poor dog will have to put up with that?  Its £12 id rather spend on a new pair of Wellies !

Whos with me?!

FOR THE DOGS ! 

Hi people!

How would i go about getting my puppy KC registered? not got one yet but i will be definitely be buying from a reputable breeder, so do they have to register the puppy?

Confused.  :

Thank you Sarabe! I'll try that next time i see her 

Full of knowledge - your better than a book  and explain things much better!

Thanks again 

Hi,

I am currently training my BF's sisters King Charles Cavalier (4 months old).  Only started to teach her today as Amy (BF's Sis) hasn't had much look and unfortunately does try overally hard - but thats another story.

Started today and Angel (puppy) picked the come, sit and stay commands up really easily 

But lying down is a problem - she is very excitable and i would appreciate some advice (kind methods only,  , I know i shouldn't have to say it but id rather )

Thanks

Sarah