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General => Introductions => Topic started by: Ang-Bob on January 24, 2017, 01:43:28 PM

Title: Hello
Post by: Ang-Bob on January 24, 2017, 01:43:28 PM

Hiya

Thanks for allowing us to join  ;)
We have just recently welcomed our wee Cocker Bob into the family, he's 13 wks old, solid black apart from a tiny white peice on his chest & Show type.
He is dog number 7 for us so we aren't strangers to doggies but he's our first Cocker! Currently we have two GSD aged 10 & 5, after losing our wee Border Terrier I researched tons & decided on a Cocker for our next pup.
Thanks to talking to people/breeders & reading tons on this forum we chose Show over Worker & found the perfect pup close to home  :luv:
He's a wee star, full of energy, fun & loves to cuddle up! Living on a croft with our other dogs, cats, horses & chickens seems to be suiting him very well.
I train using positive reinforcement mainly with clicker training & have started with the whistle in the house also, Bob(after the Minion Bob coz he's so happy!) is very bright & we are going to have lots of fun - just adore him!!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: bizzylizzy on January 24, 2017, 02:58:21 PM

Hi and welcome! Two GSD's and now a cocker, a lady/man after my own heart!! I adored my first GSD but always wanted a cocker and adore him aswell, but he's my baby whereas my GSD was my protector (king as opposed to clown!!!)
It sounds as if Bob has landed himself a pretty cushy place to live and is going to have a whale of time with all those cats and chickens et al.! Looking forward to hearing about all his adventures and seeing some pictures!!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Londongirl on January 24, 2017, 03:21:20 PM

Lucky Bob, sound idyllic! Looks just like my Henry when he was a wee pup. He also had a tiny bit of white on his chest, but that disappeared after a few months.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: MIN on January 24, 2017, 03:23:02 PM

Hi to you and Bob. 
We also had a Border Terrorist in the past.  :luv:   You will see a difference between the strong willed " I will do what you say when I am  good and ready" Border and the " I will love you to death and beyond" Spaniel .
Look forward to Bob's stories

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Jaysmumagain on January 24, 2017, 04:47:53 PM

Welcome to you and Bob, wee Bob sounds wonderful.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Ang-Bob on January 24, 2017, 05:31:03 PM

Thanks all 🙂

Bizzylizzy I love my Shepherds, we've also had another & a cross Shepherd before the present two. My boy is 10 & is a lovely big sap very sadly he's been diagnosed with cancer, we are spoiling him & enjoying him for now  :'( My other is 5 & she's very lovely & loyal but is a sensitive soul & gets worried easily - she adores Bob!
Min you are so right! Our Border was lovely & I would have another but yes 'when I'm ready' is definitely a Border  :005:
Bob is very confident & hasn't been fazed by any of the other animals which is great. For now I'm getting him out & about as much as poss & seeing different things.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Pearly on January 24, 2017, 06:51:43 PM

Hi and welcome,  strikes me that Bob :luv:  has landed on four paws with you - what an amazing life he's going to have  :D

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: MooreMadness on January 24, 2017, 09:02:30 PM

Hello,Welcome from Simon Wendy and Bonnie.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Anita on January 25, 2017, 02:13:57 PM

Welcome - bob is lovely. My sister has a Border Terrier and she is very placid and laid back - so different to how my Libby was :)