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Puppies / Trainers around Bristol?
« Last post by Corker on Today at 11:38:00 AM »
Hi all, we're going to be welcoming a red working cocker in to our home at the beginning of June. Does anyone have any recommendations for classes or trainers in the Bristol area? We live outside the city, just in North Somerset.

I know of Geoff Shore who is a gundog trainer, though I will be taking our pup to him and to scentwork training in due course.

Any recommendations greatly appreciated, for the early stages or further down the track.
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Puppies / Re: Skinny Miss Molly aged 20 weeks
« Last post by Mudmagnets on Today at 09:39:24 AM »
Good to know you had a good time.  :D :luv:
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Puppies / Re: Skinny Miss Molly aged 20 weeks
« Last post by MIN on Today at 08:44:38 AM »
Holibobs were lovely. miss Molly got plenty of loves from strangers. She was on best behaviour. Was concerned for the last 2 nights as we were staying in a hotel for those. But a snuffle ball and treats kept her busy at mealtimes. She wouldn't settle in her crate so she did get to sleep with us. Probably started something now.  We did voice some concerns with the hotel over woofing at noise but the staff just replied "she's a pup and we are dog friendly so no worries . Nice to know we can go back again
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Behaviour & Training / Re: Stubborn 5 year old
« Last post by rubyduby on April 21, 2024, 08:13:32 PM »
Yes I agree, sadly however Amber doesnt play with any toys ar balls so a game wont be very useful. I must try to be firm and consistent...
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Behaviour & Training / Re: Stubborn 5 year ol
« Last post by bizzylizzy on April 21, 2024, 07:19:21 PM »
i have the same problem with stubborness at the moment, Humphrey will watch us getting ready for walkies from the comfort of his bed and just gives us that „what’s in it for me?“ look! But OH has tried bribing him with treats and that‘s obviously made it worse, - treats should be a reward, at most an encouragement to train but bribery is dangerous!  :005: :005:
When treating for recall, try giving one little treat and then wait a few seconds and give her another one or two, if she thinks there’s a chance that there’ll be another one, she’s more likely to hang around instead of immediately racing off again. You could also use a toy, a game or similar as a reward but try and vary it so she finds you more exciting than what’s going on 20 yards ahead.
You‘re not on your own, I‘m not terribly consistent especially since my boy was so poorly but then to be honest, our dogs aren’t being stubborn, they’re just confused because we’re being unpredictable.
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Behaviour & Training / Stubborn 5 year old
« Last post by rubyduby on April 21, 2024, 03:46:18 PM »
My girl Amber has become more and more stubborn, she often refuses to walk unless its where she wants, if the lead pulls forward  or over her head she wont move, I have tried the treat scenario, but she learns quick (just like recall) she will behave for the treat but as soon as its gone she starts being awkward again , she seems to have worked out that if she rebelss, then behaves she gets a treat, so she rebels, behaves gets a treat, it isnt stopping the rebelling.
 The recall, she will run away and then come back when I whistle then a treat, then she is off again waiting for the whistle , knowing it brings treats.
Now she is refusing dog food, when she was in season she always loses her appetite for a while , so of course muggings here gives her roast chicken etc, now she wont touch her raw food. I know I give in too easily but I feel I am in a cleft and struggling a tad to find the way out
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Puppies / Re: Skinny Miss Molly aged 20 weeks
« Last post by Mudmagnets on April 20, 2024, 08:43:36 PM »
Good to read she is doing better. Such a relief for you, I imagine. Enjoy your holibobs  :luv:
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Puppies / Re: Skinny Miss Molly aged 20 weeks
« Last post by MIN on April 20, 2024, 01:43:11 PM »
We are still on the gastro diet. Farts have stopped and morning poop is solid. The evening poop we are still working on. Aleast now only 2a day.  Because of no treats and chews it been hard  but have relented and she has her coffee wood chew. My thinking is it no different to the crap she picks up while out walking. It's made no difference to the rear outcome.🤣 Despite her leanness she is so strong and heavy .  Have to tie up her crate door as she leans on it to push the catch free and then slides the door. open.   Packing her holibob bag, first item string and scissors  :luv:

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Puppies / Re: Skinny Miss Molly aged 20 weeks
« Last post by phoenix on April 19, 2024, 05:26:04 PM »
Oh she’s beautiful!  Athletic looking !
I’m sure everyone’s advice is spot on. Is she better yet?
I can’t say I’d be happy with the Vets idea of food.  If she’s farting , there's a reason. If it’s well established like hers, have they given her any antibiotics?   Then  you’d need some pre/probiotics to get the good bacteria back.  What is the poo like?
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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by Jaysmumagain on April 13, 2024, 12:46:31 PM »
Just before Easter we went to Northumberland for a week - all last minute due to my hosptial stuff and we always visit Lindisfarne, Harry and I walked around with a lovely lady who lives on the island and here Golden Retreiver.(hubby went around historical monuments >:D) She mentioned how bad ticks were on the island and even her hubby found one behind his knee and on his throat after walking the dog and that was March.

Her dog was on Bravecto and she joked her Hubby could do with it.

I have decided to go with Nexgard.  But as Harry had spot 2 weeks ago will wait - no point in iver doing it!

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