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Offline Eddiesmum

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Introducing me and my Eds
« on: July 17, 2014, 10:38:00 AM »
Hi everyone, I joined this forum by searching via Google and asking the following question:  "are all Cockers so talkative?" and I found my answer on here  :005: My Eds chats and groans all day long keeping me company and distracting me from my work  :lol2:.  He  is a rescue, but in truth he rescued me!  I have had him 3 years now and I can't imagine how I ever managed without him.

Sadly he is dog reactive and shows some fear aggression to other dogs - but I manage him very well (after a lot of training and soul searching and reading up on doggie behaviour and discovering a water pistol!!).  He is however,  best friends with my parent's dog Woody (a gorgeous, patient Flatcoat retriever) Our problem is mainly random friendly bigger dogs who bound up to us and want to be friends, so our Walks are solitary affairs in remote, quiet[/img][/img] places!  :-\ but I find it the best approach and also places where I can see far ahead and have alternative paths to take should I spot another dog in the distance!!

I never had a Cocker before, and I am still learning all about their ways and what a great breed they are!

Hope to learn more on here!
Cheers
Emma

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Offline Catty_G

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Re: Introducing me and my Eds
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2014, 10:49:37 AM »
Hi and Welcome to you Eddie :D 

 I'm fairly new here myself  and have found  the people here are friendly & helpful. Your little fellow sounds a character, my girl is a talkative one too. I think it's sweet the way they communicate  :luv:
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Offline Eddiesmum

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Re: Introducing me and my Eds
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2014, 11:09:48 AM »
Thanks Catty G!! what is your girl's name?
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Offline 8 Hairy Feet

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Re: Introducing me and my Eds
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2014, 11:32:42 AM »
Hi there :D Emma,
welcome to CoL with Eddie.
Yes yes yes cockers are ace!
Just a little thought after reading your post...
can I ask what the water pistol is for?
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Offline Eddiesmum

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Re: Introducing me and my Eds
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2014, 11:39:10 AM »
Well I Squirt him with it if he starts his maniacal barking and lunging and snarling at dogs passing by our garden also he doesn't like men...  :'( So I find its by the far best way than just shouting him or trying to drag him away.... it works very effectively and I do not believe it is cruel and it works right away!!
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Offline Catty_G

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Re: Introducing me and my Eds
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2014, 11:40:50 AM »
Quote from: Eddiesmum on July 17, 2014, 11:09:48 AM
Thanks Catty G!! what is your girl's name?

She is called Bessie & we are from North Yorkshire :)
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Offline Eddiesmum

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Re: Introducing me and my Eds
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2014, 11:43:15 AM »
ooh in the Dales? I have been there once and loved it, beautiful country there!!
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Offline Jaysmumagain

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Re: Introducing me and my Eds
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2014, 11:51:13 AM »
Hi to you and Eddie.
So glad you found us. :clapping:
Everyone has some morsel of knowledge - others a lifetimes worth.

Great you are here J
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Offline Eddiesmum

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Re: Introducing me and my Eds
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2014, 11:58:15 AM »
Thank you Jaysmumagain its lovely to be hear!
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Offline 8 Hairy Feet

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Re: Introducing me and my Eds
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2014, 12:04:23 PM »
Ok , Have a wee look at the behaviour
board, there is a pinned, sticky topic
called "the dangers of adversives" by our
own Top Barks (Mark).
See what you think(, by the way, I'm not
having a go at you already) :blink:
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Offline ollie nathan's mum

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Re: Introducing me and my Eds
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2014, 12:11:22 PM »
Welcome Emma and Ed, love the name. My boy is four years old now. There is a lot to learn on this forum, lots of very good advice and support.
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Offline Catty_G

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Re: Introducing me and my Eds
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2014, 12:19:48 PM »
Quote from: Eddiesmum on July 17, 2014, 11:43:15 AM
ooh in the Dales? I have been there once and loved it, beautiful country there!!

I'm in the vale of York that's right between the dales and moors, we have some great walks around here :)
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Offline Eddiesmum

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Re: Introducing me and my Eds
« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2014, 12:20:53 PM »
Quote from: 8 Hairy Feet on July 17, 2014, 12:04:23 PM
Ok , Have a wee look at the behaviour
board, there is a pinned, sticky topic
called "the dangers of adversives" by our
own Top Barks (Mark).
See what you think(, by the way, I'm not
having a go at you already) :blink:

Thanks, no I don't think you are having a go at me  :P but I have had him for 3 years now, and his behaviour is much improved!! Thank God!! I actually saved him from being PTS, so I had to find a system that works and was humane - but I will read it anyway !  ;)
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Offline Sirius Mum

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Re: Introducing me and my Eds
« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2014, 03:25:47 PM »
Hi and welcome To you and Ed

I've a 5 month old black cocker pupster whose stolen our hearts. They really are just bundles of fluff and laughter. I'm so glad you managed to find Ed and give him a forever home.  :D

Ps photos are a must when you can manage  :D
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Offline amichell

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Re: Introducing me and my Eds
« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2014, 10:04:45 PM »
Hi and welcome Emma and Ed,

Well done for giving him a forever home, I'm sure he has thanked you with lots cocker kisses and cuddles, they are such a lovely breed :luv:

I have a 12 month blue show cocker called Lucie, she is very sweet and cuddly with a little bit of mischief blended in!

Looking forward to seeing a photo of your Eddie  :D

Andrea
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