OH just found a cocker stray... HELP!

[Jenna]

Yes, she is tiny. She doesn't look small in her solo pics- until you put her next to a hooman or bailey (who i thought was reasonably sized until Saffron came along- he looks huge and stocky next to her dainty self) She was not used to a collar and didn't understand what the lead was for- and why it kept stopping her from running about- but she has done really well considering. She gets excited when she sees the lead now, and sits like a good little pup for me to put it on for her. When she feels it starts pulling, she will slow her pace to be nearer to us. She's still eating so fast though, and it's starting to worry me as Bailey has picked up the habit now as well.

[smartietopdog]

I've managed to miss this, and have just read all 11 pages, holding my breath!!

What a gorgeous little girl, she was obvioulsy meant to be with you. I'm sooooo happy for you, well done for being such a kind a caring family, and well done to OH for not ignoring her, like so many people have.

Congratulations on your new arrival x x x

[Hurtwood Dogs]

Only just seen these! She's soooooooooo sweet What a happy smiley little girl Her eyes look so big in that dainty little face 

So glad you got to keep her, what a very happy ending for all of you and a great solution to finding your second dog!

x

[maggieann]

She's still eating so fast though, and it's starting to worry me as Bailey has picked up the habit now as well.

You could try hand feeding her or perhaps put her food in a treat ball, that would slow her down. I did it with my dog, as when we got him he had a few problems with food.

[Jenna]

She's still eating so fast though, and it's starting to worry me as Bailey has picked up the habit now as well.

You could try hand feeding her or perhaps put her food in a treat ball, that would slow her down. I did it with my dog, as when we got him he had a few problems with food.

Will try that- Thanks  I have tried the flat bowl thing to no avail. 

[Hurtwood Dogs]

My two inhale their food but they've become a bit better as they've got used to eating with each other around - she might be really bad at the mo if she's worrying about Bailey and competition IYSWIM - so you could try feeding them in different rooms for a while to see if that helps - if you're not already doing that

[Jenna]

My two inhale their food but they've become a bit better as they've got used to eating with each other around - she might be really bad at the mo if she's worrying about Bailey and competition IYSWIM - so you could try feeding them in different rooms for a while to see if that helps - if you're not already doing that

Yes, I'm feeding them in seperate rooms as Bailey gets snappy when it comes to his food (especially the last week as he still has his stiches in from the snip- he gets irritated easily when he is uncomfortable) I'm hoping they will get used to each other and he won't snap at her after he is entirely well, and they can eat in the same room eventually. Here's hoping 

They sleep in the same room (on seperate beds) but play and wrestle together with no problems. 

Saffy is not interested in toys at all, which I suppose is just as well cos Bailey is very protective over his beloved Stuffed animals (and bones, and ropes, and chews, and balls etc etc...)

[Hurtwood Dogs]

They sound like they're doing really well together, time does really help them get the hang of each other too

My two were in separate beds until Dave was about 1.5-ish I think, they slept in separate rooms until he was about 8 months as he was such an annoying wotsit as a pup ) but they've been sharing a big bed for about a year and a half now and love snuggling up together - although I think Normy would be just has happy with her own space but she does like to use Dave as a pillow so it works for both of them

Dave was possessive over toys and food etc but Normy's not bothered - she won't let him take her food but she'll usually give up toys or sticks etc and he ALWAYS has to take everything she has but it works quite well having one that's not that interested - or happy to give them up as there are never really any spats - so your two should be able to work things out between them brilliantly as time goes on

[Jenna]

They sound like they're doing really well together, time does really help them get the hang of each other too

My two were in separate beds until Dave was about 1.5-ish I think, they slept in separate rooms until he was about 8 months as he was such an annoying wotsit as a pup ) but they've been sharing a big bed for about a year and a half now and love snuggling up together - although I think Normy would be just has happy with her own space but she does like to use Dave as a pillow so it works for both of them

Dave was possessive over toys and food etc but Normy's not bothered - she won't let him take her food but she'll usually give up toys or sticks etc and he ALWAYS has to take everything she has but it works quite well having one that's not that interested - or happy to give them up as there are never really any spats - so your two should be able to work things out between them brilliantly as time goes on

That's what I'm hoping for... but early days yet so not getting overly worried about it at the mo.

[floydlennon]

ANOTHER ONE THAT MISSED THIS  red it from start to finish with my heart in my mouth im sooooooooooo happy for u guys  it was just sooooooo meant to be welcome to COL saffron hope to see plenty more of u 
congrats guys on your new addition