Hi there
I suddenly realised that I was being very rude and replying to posts before I had actually introduced myself. So here goes!!!
My name's Annie and I live just outside Edinburgh in the countryside. The name spettadog comes from my kennel name which is Spettacolare - Italian for spectacular!!! I have a wonderful house surrounded by fields that the dogs just love. My main hobbies are gardening and interior design but my main passion is my dogs. I have 5 dogs (eek!!!!). I have 2 x collies (the oldies!!), Megan and Bazil. Megan is 11 years old and Baz is 10 years old. Baz I got from an abusive family and I have worked very very hard to get him to the stage he is at now. He is a wonderful dog loves everyone and everyone loves him. Then there's wee Jack my working cocker. My first ever puppy and hence is still my baby!!! I had always had rescue dogs before I fell in love with the working cocker. He is now 5 years old and we go beating on the local estate every second Saturday. The wee dog that loves his home comforts ie snuggling into the duvet, sitting in the front of the car etc., turns into a little working machine when we are there. He can be very obstinate at home and basically does what he likes at times but when he is working he is the most obedient, driven little dog and he absolutely loves it. He runs through the undergrowth with a huge grin on his beautiful little face. He is by far the most intelligent dog I have ever owned and for little things to do I have trained him to bring me my slippers. At night we have little games where I hide things and he finds them. He is absolutely adorable.
I also have 2 Bracco Italiano pointers (Italian Pointers!). For anybody who doesnt know the breed they are large gundogs; thought to be one of the oldest mediteranean breeds. They are very majestic and very loving. Stella is now 16 months and I have shown her once where we got 2nd place at a champ show. Nothing to do with me by the way, just to do with Stella Bella. She is a very beautiful example of the breed and such a show off.
I have a keen interest in dog behaviour and have a diploma. I do not practice as such but prefer to help people on forums and the like. I am a moderator on a dog behaviour forum. I also have an interest in nutrition. I used to own a natural dog treats business but sold it last year. I now work for the NHS for a living!!!!!! It fits around the dogs which is the whole reason I work there. Wouldnt do it if it didnt suit my pooches.
I hope this gives you an insight into my life and my dogs. I look forward to speaking to everybody in the future.
Kind regards
Annie
