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Cocker Specific Discussion => General Cocker Spaniel Discussion => Topic started by: cindere528 on June 28, 2009, 06:07:38 PM
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I just want to say that Violet is the easiest, calmest cocker I've had in my entire life :luv:
I've had cockers that were bought from breeders as baby puppies, another one that I bought at 6 months of age and 2 previous rescue dogs. They all had their own little quirks, and I loved all of them.
But Violet is just so calm and quiet, it's unbelievable.
We've been out today to a "Pop in the Park" event in a local country park. It was very hot and there were thousands of people and lots of dogs. Violet just took it all in her stride, she met an English Bull Terrier and a 1 year old loopy Springer, as well as various other random dogs, and she behaved impeccably :luv:.
So, anyone thinking of getting a rescue cocker but feeling a bit put off by the baggage that some of them come with, don't worry, they are not all fruit loops, sometimes, a calm one does come along :005:
Edited to add, in view of the thread below about solid cockers, Violet is solid black :lol2:
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That is a lovely post to read. :luv: You are so lucky to have Violet, and for her to have ended up with you. A lot of people do think a rescue dog can't be a good dog, but Violet is proving that rescues can come without baggage, or the baggage can be overcome, and can be lovely dogs.
Gari was a rescue too, and a wonderful boy, but not without minor problems. We will definitely be going down that route again as soon as little "Duggie" puppy grows up a bit. :luv:
Oh, and where are the pics of the lovely girl?
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Ahhhhhhhhhhhh. Thats a really lovely post. :luv: Rescue dogs do indeed make lovely pets. I have had both ones with issues and ones without, but wouldn't have been without any of them. :luv: I to think we need some piccies though. ;)
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Oh, and where are the pics of the lovely girl?
I to think we need some piccies though. ;)
Sorry, I forgot my camera today. My son's fiancee had her camera but the batteries in it died whilst we were out.
I will take some photos this week, I promise ;)
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What a lovely post :luv: and definitely true, Tilly is about the most well behaved dog you could wish for, she has no issues whatsoever and hasn't given me so much as a minute's bother since I brought her home :luv:
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Aw that's so lovely to hear :luv: Well done little Violet :luv: :luv:
Hannah xxx
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Lovely to hear she's doing so well! :luv:
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That is lovely to read - glad little Violet has wormed her way into your heart already :luv: :luv:
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Awww I'm so glad you and Violet have found each other - and that she is such an :angel: My two >:D I have had both of mine had from 8 weeks and today they have both been hard work ::)
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Glad everything is going well - certainly fell on all four paws with you I think.
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What a lovely post to read :luv: So pleased to hear everthing is going well ;)
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Well done Violet. You sound like a lovely girl :luv: :luv:
Sue and Tilly
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This is a lovely post, but I just want to add a note of caution. Some people are not straight about the background of dogs they put into rescue. For me, I'd want to make sure that the rescue dog I was taking on had come from a reputable rescue and that he / she had been properly assessed.
As someone who said I would never have another solid cocker after my horrible experience of having to have my first cocker, Millie PTS....and also someone who could be suspicious about dogs who found theselves into rescues, here I am with a solid rescue cocker who is an absolute dream. Never again will I be as naive about solid / rescue cockers - so I've learned a lot from Coco.
I'm looking forward to hearing and seeing much more of Violet. I am so glad you found each other. x
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lovely post , nice to see shes doing well,she sounds very sweet :luv:
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So happy for you she sounds a real little doll! :luv: Looking forward to some pics hint hint! ;)
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Thats lovely to hear, sounds like you were made for each other :blink:
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This is a lovely post, but I just want to add a note of caution. Some people are not straight about the background of dogs they put into rescue. For me, I'd want to make sure that the rescue dog I was taking on had come from a reputable rescue and that he / she had been properly assessed.
Oh, I agree wholeheartedly. I would only take a rescue dog from a reputable rescue, you can take a tremendous risk if you adopt one from an unknown rescue. A reputable rescue, such as Many Tears, where Violet came from, will provide back up and advice for any behavioural problems that may develop and will always take the dog back if there are problems in the future (not that I'm expecting problems, but no-one knows what's round the corner)
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That is such a lovely post, you sound such a lovely girl Violet :luv: :luv:
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
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Loving the name...Violet .My Benji was a rescue and absolutely fine too.As was his predessesor Rosie and she came from the sort of rescue you just had to rescue her from the rescue if you see what I mean.But I was lucky those times as I also had a few dogs from rescue and the internet who I had to either return or take to a rescue as the owner didnt want it back and it was a maniac and I didnt have the expertise.I would always go down the route of rescue rather than breeder though but thats just me. sounds like you and Violet are a lovely match
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I think it also helps if the rescue match up the right dog with the right people as well and that those who apply for a rescue not to get disheartened if turned down as the rescue may feel that dog isn't the right one for them.
Violet has really got a lovely home now with you Viv
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I think it also helps if the rescue match up the right dog with the right people as well and that those who apply for a rescue not to get disheartened if turned down as the rescue may feel that dog isn't the right one for them.
I've been turned down for dogs and haven't been offended in the slightest, as I know they have to find the right homes for the dogs. We may be a good home for a lot of dogs, but not the home they would benefit from best, and I understand that. But, one day the right dog will come along. :D
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Thats really nice to hear, I have seen some very positive experiences on this forum and I agree that it must be down to the rescue and them matching the correct dog to the correct people. I hope in the next few years to rescue one too, I just need my youngest to calm down a bit!!!
Looking forward to the photos
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Really great post and thanks for spreading the word about rescue dogs.
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Oh thats brilliant, it lovely news, she's obviously happy with you and you are with her.
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I haven't been around much so hadn't realized you had found another rescue girlie to share your life. Congratulations to both you and Violet - she's a lucky lass. She couldn't have found a better, more caring home. :luv: :luv:
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Violet is lovely, and so lucky you've taken her into your life.
Sorry -deleted my post as although Tiffany is 'second hand' she's not from a rescue centre and I therefore didn't think it fair to rave on about what a wonderful dog she is :luv:
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My Molly came to me when she was nearly 3yrs old through NESSR she was not a Rescue more a rehoming but the chances of problems are still high, she is an absolute treasure she was obviously well looked after and well trained.
I have no idea why she was handed over for rehoming and sometimes wonder why as she really is perfect in every way.