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Title: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 25, 2011, 02:05:10 PM
Hi everyone,

I just wanted to say hi and what a fab forum this is!

On Friday my hubby and I and our 1 year old dachshund cooper will be going to collect our new addition to the family a 10 week old cocker bitch, she is a rescue dog and has had a few problems in her very short life :'(, she had to have her front right leg amputated as it did not grow right when she was born and she could not use it!! she is also blind!!! so as you can see she is not the typical puppy.

I'm sure I will be on here a lot asking questions for things, wish us luck as I'm sure at first we will have a difficult time getting her settled and finding her way around our house (I'm sure cooper the daxi will help her) but she needs us and we will provide a loving home for her.
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: c19unn on October 25, 2011, 02:08:08 PM
OMG OMG are you melissas new mummy??????? :luv:

Melissa: Pre Amputation
(http://webzoom.freewebs.com/manytearsrescue/Dogs11/Melissa-Cocker-13-10-12a.JPG)

if yes then i am extremely jealous as i put in an application for her but yours was already being considered  :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv:

Please pleasee pleasee put up some pictures of her  :luv:

Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: 8 Hairy Feet on October 25, 2011, 02:11:27 PM
Oo Charlene you beat me to it!
Daxigirl you must be Melissas
new mummy :luv:
That's so lovely hopefully we
can see wee Melissa :luv:growing
up and of course we will need to see
Cooper too! ;)
Looking forward to hearing more from
you and yours....
steff and Ellie the cocker
xxx
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: c19unn on October 25, 2011, 02:13:43 PM
Its so amazing that we get to have updates on her if it is melissa - she stole my heart and if it wasnt for my OH then we could have had her  :luv: :luv:

Please can you put up photos - so happy she has went to a home with a brother for her - im sure she will fit right in - there are a few blind cocker owners on here that could give you excellent advise - And i forgot to say WELCOME in my excitement  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: MaggieR on October 25, 2011, 02:14:11 PM
Awww welcome - I think we saw your little girl on the Many Tears website when she was called Melissa  :luv:
Always love hearing how the rescues on there get on, so its always lovely when their new owners find their way to COL  :D
If it is your little one will be fantastic to watch her grow up, and if its not welcome anyway and  :bigarmhug:'s for offering your little one the start in life she needs  :luv: :luv: :luv:
I'm Lisa and I've a nearly three year old show cocker called Maggie.  They are very special little dogs. Enjoy your little one and can't wait to see pics of her with new little brother Cooper :luv: :luv: :luv:
xx
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Jonnydog on October 25, 2011, 02:18:50 PM
Oh how lovely for you all and especially that special wee girlie! I'm sure she'll quickly adapt to her new life in a loving home.
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: bajoleth on October 25, 2011, 02:24:09 PM
OOOH how exciting , please keep us posted with lots of pics , is your Daxi a standard or mini? would love to see pics of Cooper too ;) I love mini s and would love to hear how the 2 mix ;)
Oh and welcome BTW, I am Jo and have Belle who is Black and 2 1/2 and Monty who is nearly 2 and Red ;)
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: redlottie on October 25, 2011, 02:25:22 PM
Hello and welcome to the forum

It sounds like you are looking very forward to offering this little girl a wonderful home - well done you and wishing you lots of luck  :luv:

I am Charlotte and I have 2 working cockers - Otto is 2 years and 4 months and Albie is 1 year and 2 months - and a handful  ;)
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 25, 2011, 02:28:27 PM
Thank you everyone for the kind welcomes.

Yes come Friday we will be Melissa's new mum and dad lol, she pulled on our hart strings as soon as we seen her but tbh we were not looking for a cocker we were looking for a springer as we lost our springer last November and she was such an amazing dog.

We had been looking for the right dog for a while as cooper the daxi loves other dogs and I think having another dog in the house will be good for him, as soon as we saw her we knew she was the one for us!

I will put some photos on when we get her home with us.
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: c19unn on October 25, 2011, 02:34:05 PM
Well done you for being brave to take her on - I am so envious and just text the OH to tell him that you have joined the forum and i get to see lots of new pics of melissa  :luv: :luv: :luv:

How exciting for you and i bet you cannot wait  :luv:

I have a black and white cocker called Diesel who is 6 months old

Charlene and diesel xx  :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 25, 2011, 02:34:47 PM
is your Daxi a standard or mini? would love to see pics of Cooper too ;)

Cooper is a long hair mini black and tan dachshund, as soon as I work out how to put pics on here I will upload some of him.

Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Emilyoliver on October 25, 2011, 02:35:48 PM
Welcome.  And well done you for taking on little Melissa.  Looks like she's found just the right home!  All the best.  Can't wait to see how she gets on!

(I'm owned by two show types - Emily (Choc roan) and Oliver (blue))
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 25, 2011, 02:40:05 PM
Well done you for being brave to take her on - I am so envious and just text the OH to tell him that you have joined the forum and i get to see lots of new pics of melissa  :luv: :luv: :luv:

How exciting for you and i bet you cannot wait  :luv:

I have a black and white cocker called Diesel who is 6 months old

Charlene and diesel xx  :luv:
Thank you :D
Don't know if it's brave or just madness lol, we are quite dog savvy we have always had dogs mostly working dogs (springers, labs, lurchers), we do a lot for dog rescue and I'm also a dog groomer so fingers crossed we should be ok lol.
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Pudding on October 25, 2011, 02:41:03 PM
oh well done for giving her a new home .... i can not wait to see some photos of her
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: ollie nathan's mum on October 25, 2011, 02:42:20 PM
A very warm welcome to you, like everyone else has said, we would have all loved to have taken Mellisa in, she is gorgeous. If my Ollie ( 18mth old blue roan) had been  settled I would have had her like a shot. It will be great to see how she gets on.  :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: c19unn on October 25, 2011, 02:49:03 PM
Well done you for being brave to take her on - I am so envious and just text the OH to tell him that you have joined the forum and i get to see lots of new pics of melissa  :luv: :luv: :luv:

How exciting for you and i bet you cannot wait  :luv:

I have a black and white cocker called Diesel who is 6 months old

Charlene and diesel xx  :luv:
Thank you :D
Don't know if it's brave or just madness lol, we are quite dog savvy we have always had dogs mostly working dogs (springers, labs, lurchers), we do a lot for dog rescue and I'm also a dog groomer so fingers crossed we should be ok lol.


Its not madness its amazing  :luv:
We are so glad she found a home with a loving family and im so glad we get to see more of her as i am sure everyone else is  :luv:
Lucky Melissa having a groomer as a mummy  :005:

P.S are you keeping her as Melissa or are you renaming?

Charlene and Diesel x
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 25, 2011, 02:51:50 PM
As promest some pics of cooper the dachshund


Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Neon on October 25, 2011, 02:53:43 PM
A massive welcome to you, Melissa and Cooper.  It's always a pleasure to read that someone has rehomed a shelter pet.  It's an even greater pleasure when that pet has a greater need of a loving, patient home.  Well done.  I'm sure the love you give her will help her to adjust very quickly.  Really looking forward to hearing how she's getting on and piccies too.
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: c19unn on October 25, 2011, 02:55:52 PM
Awwwww what a little stunner Daxi is - Beautiful colour and i love the first picture  :luv:
Cant wait to see the pics of Melissa and her brother together  :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 25, 2011, 02:56:19 PM




P.S are you keeping her as Melissa or are you renaming?


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We will be renaming her as chloe  :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: c19unn on October 25, 2011, 03:10:24 PM
Excellent - what a gorgeous name for a gorgeous little girlie - well i better stop calling her melissa and say

:luv:  :luv:  Welcome Chloe   :luv:   :luv:

 :banana:  :bigarmhug:   :banana:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Geordietyke on October 25, 2011, 03:18:13 PM
Hello and welcome to COL!  What a stunner you have in Cooper :luv:  I particularly like the long haired daxis :D  Will also look forward to hearing about the lovely Chloe too :luv:  Enjoy the forum!  Lesley & Odie
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Manster62 on October 25, 2011, 03:37:10 PM
Welcome! So pleased to hear that this lovely little girl is getting such a wonderful home. Sending you all good wishes for a happy homecoming on Friday. My name is Mandy and I'm mummy to two beautiful cockers - Dylan a chocolate boy who is 21 months and Daisy a black and tan (with white) girl of seven months. In fact, facially, Daisy is quite similar to your Cooper!

Looking forward to hearing all about Chloe's progress on this forum.

Mandy x
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Ninasmum on October 25, 2011, 04:07:08 PM
Welcome to COL  :D
I am so pleased to hear your good news  :luv:  Melissa pulled on all our heartstrings (as they all do :'()
Love her new name too  :luv:  Good luck for friday & hope Chloe settles in really well & becomes great friends with your gorgeous Cooper too  :shades: :D
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 25, 2011, 04:34:20 PM
Thank you everyone so much for all the lovely welcomes it's very kind  :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: cdpops on October 25, 2011, 05:31:51 PM
Hello and welcome to the forum.
Cooper is  :luv: he looks a sweetheart. I am sure he will help Chloe get used to her new life, she is beautiful  :luv:.
Lots of luck for Friday, can't wait to hear all about her new life.
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Dozy bird on October 25, 2011, 05:33:15 PM
Hi and welcome from a new cocker mummy.

I have much respect for you, not only for rehoming a dog but also one with such a sad start to her life, I'm sure her trials in life will be made easier with her new loving family  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Holly Berry on October 25, 2011, 05:55:21 PM
Hi and welcome to the forum  :D I have Ebony who is 2 and Rosie who is 8.

Congratulations on your new addition. How wonderful for both you and Chloe that you have found one another  :luv: Look forward to seeing lots of pictures of her progress.

PS word of warning this forum is addictive  ;)
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: langcliffe on October 25, 2011, 06:02:34 PM
Welcome to the forum.. and well done you for rehoming Chloe..she is such a iucky girls getting a dog groomer for a mummy and a handsome bro tooo :bigarmhug: (ftp://:bigarmhug:). Big hugs dfrom Bramble....
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Megan Ffion on October 25, 2011, 06:25:02 PM
Hello and a very warm welcome to COL.

Cooper is a really handsome little lad and in time he'll be very protective of his beautiful sister Chloe.

We wish you all as a family every happiness with the addition of Chloe.

We are owned by a six year old solid black rescue called Megan.

Our thoughts are with you for Friday when Chloe becomes officially yours.

Love,
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: bajoleth on October 25, 2011, 06:29:22 PM
Thankyou for the pics of Cooper, he is very handsome :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: I am sure he will be a great big brother ;)
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Poppsie on October 25, 2011, 06:34:21 PM
Hi and welcome to COL I'm Dianne and owned by 2 mad blue roans called Phoebe and Mia aged 8.5 and 8 months old. Well done you for giving Chloe a forever home.   :clapping: :clapping: x x x
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 25, 2011, 06:47:21 PM
Awww thanks, everyone is so friendly on here! what a nice forum.
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Boof on October 25, 2011, 07:22:12 PM
Hello and welcome :D Cooper's lovely :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Loudon on October 25, 2011, 07:36:09 PM
Crikey! How spooky is that?

I am glad that Melissa has a new permanent mum and dad. You guys are very special.  :bigarmhug:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Eve on October 25, 2011, 08:29:21 PM
Welcome to the forum and a special welcome to the lovely Chloe at the begining of your new wonderful life.
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Evadee on October 25, 2011, 10:21:55 PM
Welcome to the forum  :bigarmhug:

So glad to hear you are adopting Chloe, think we all fell in love with her when we saw her as Melissa.

Cooper looks like he'll know how to look after Chloe too  :luv:

We have a black and tan girl Tia who is 14 months and are taking on a chocolate boy Jake in 11 sleeps time  :banana: (he's from the same parents)

Bet you can't wait to collect Chloe and bring her home  :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: lindseyp on October 25, 2011, 10:47:30 PM
Another big Hello & welcome to the forum  :D
How wonderful that 'Chloe' will stay with us all on the forum & we will be lucky enough to see her progress in her new forever home  :luv:
I would love to say lucky Chloe to have found you for her mum but think, in not too long, you will say it was you who was the lucky one, to of found such a very special girl  :luv: :luv:
I think Cooper will be the perfect brother for your new baby & wish you all, much love & many happy times for the future  :bigarmhug:
I'm owned & trained by Purdey 71/2 Livie & Tinker both nearly 5  ......Tinker is my extra special girl & is also blind  :luv:
(I also know a working cocker bitch who had a front leg amputated due to a RTA & still runs like the wind & is quicker to a ball than her Manchester terrier brother  :005: )
looking forwards to Chloe's homecoming pics & stories of her adventures with Cooper  :luv:
Lindsey xx
(may of missed it but what's your name or would you prefer tostay as Chloe & Cooper's mum?  :lol2: )
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 25, 2011, 11:02:09 PM
Tinker is my extra special girl & is also blind  :luv:
(I also know a working cocker bitch who had a front leg amputated due to a RTA & still runs like the wind & is quicker to a ball than her Manchester terrier brother  :005: )

(may of missed it but what's your name or would you prefer tostay as Chloe & Cooper's mum?  :lol2: )
How dose Tinker cope with being blind? are there any tips you could give me?
I groom a cocker that has had his front leg amputated and he's the same he runns around at 100mph lol
my names Nicola  :D
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: bajoleth on October 26, 2011, 07:33:33 AM
Ooooh I see you are from South Wales, me too :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Pauline T on October 26, 2011, 08:43:04 AM
Hello and welcome to COL. :D
Ohh you are soon lucky to have been chosen to be her new for ever home, saw her on MT and my heart went out to her. :luv: :luv:
I am am sure she will settle in well with you and Cooper, good luck for the future.

Please can we have regular updates as she grows in size and confidence.
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: c19unn on October 26, 2011, 12:02:52 PM
I was thinking of you and Chloe this morning and though wow only 2 days to go til she comes home to you cooper and your OH
Im so excited for you and im soooo excited at seeing photos of her settling in
What a gorgeous lucky little cocker she is  :luv:

There are many owners on the forum with blind cockers that will be able to give you lots of tips and advice - I had medical issues with diesel the first month i had him and found this site to be my backbone ... It has been a dog send for me and diesel and i have met some wonderful people  :005:

We are all very friendly (and nosy hehe) and no questions are seen as silly question as most of us have experienced any issues so batter right in with question and photo overloads  :005:  :luv:

Will be looking out for your posts Nicola -  :luv:

Charlene And Diesel x
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: SkyeandOllie on October 26, 2011, 03:54:30 PM
OOh How exciting little Chloe will be staying on the forum!!  Your daxi is gorgeous  :luv: like a mini version of my black and tan long coated german shepherd! looking forward to seeing how little Chloe progresses,  I think the best advice for having a blind dog is treat them like any other dog,  don't see it as a disability.  I know some people with blind dogs (or parcially sited) use coats with 'Im blind' printed on them so people are aware they are blind so they don't startle them by touching them.

All the best for friday, Im sure your very excited!!

Claire x
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 26, 2011, 04:49:46 PM
Ooooh I see you are from South Wales, me too :luv: :luv:
Are you! maybe in a few months when chloe is a bit bigger we could meet up with our dogs for a walk?
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 26, 2011, 04:51:33 PM


Please can we have regular updates as she grows in size and confidence.

Of course! there will be lost of pics put up and lots of updates on how we are geting along :D
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 26, 2011, 04:53:59 PM
  I know some people with blind dogs (or parcially sited) use coats with 'Im blind' printed on them so people are aware they are blind so they don't startle them by touching them.





What a fab idea, thank you!
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 26, 2011, 04:58:01 PM
I had medical issues with diesel the first month i had him and found this site to be my backbone ... It has been a dog send for me and diesel and i have met some wonderful people  :005:

We are all very friendly (and nosy hehe) and no questions are seen as silly question as most of us have experienced any issues so batter right in with question and photo overloads  :005:  :luv:

Awww bless him hope he's all well now,
It dose seem like a nice friendly site so happy I found it! :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: MacTavish Boys on October 26, 2011, 05:04:27 PM
Welcome to COL  :D I am so pleased that Meliissa/Chloe has found her new loving home :D Cooper is absloutely gorgeous  :luv: :luv: i shall look forward to seeing some more pictures of Chloe and Cooper :021:
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: lindseyp on October 26, 2011, 05:49:57 PM
How dose Tinker cope with being blind? are there any tips you could give me?
I groom a cocker that has had his front leg amputated and he's the same he runns around at 100mph lol
my names Nicola  :D

Sorry my reply is so late Nicola - typed one out last night which vanished for some reason  :-\  :lol2:
In ref to you question abut Tinker .... absolutely brilliantly & the most common comment we have about her, either in the home or out is 'she's not really blind is she? because to see her from afar, running about like a march hare, she looks just like any other sighted cocker  :luv:
The main bit of advice is (& I'm sure you know this already  ;) ) let her be the dog she is going to be & try not to mother her too much (I mean this in the kindest of ways & know it is easier said than done ) We got a behaviourist in when Tinker was 10 months old to help with advice (Oh how I wish I'd found COL back then  :'( ) some of the more positive advice we got was that I was mothering her too much & had to toughen up & not feel too sorry for her - look & build on her strengths & try not to be over caring to her weaknesses. You won't be able to control loving her in a very exceptional way but she has to be encouraged to become a happy confident little girl & it sounds like Cooper could be the perfect companion to do this for her along with you too  :luv:
I have bells on my keys when out, which she follows along as they jingle (but do use the whistle for my other girls & Tinker will come to that too, so may be a idea for Chloe  ;) )
'go steady' is the phrase we use when she needs to be careful i.e on stairs, uneven ground, edge of rivers, tree in her path  :005: - it seemed to of worked really well for us & she responds to it instantly.
not moving furniture & 'showing' her any changes that occur in the home but you'll be amazed at how quickly she memorises her surroundings.
She will be using all her other senses in a way you won't even think about & at times her unique ability will take your breath away  :angel: (i.e Tinker at a very young age would charge through the kitchen & out the back door- I never understood how she knew it was open but behaviourist explain she could feel the breeze/change in temp & knew it was open ....how wonderful is that  :angel: )
She may get more tired that an 'average' cocker - her brain is working far more harder mentally, just to do everyday things that sighted dogs don't even think about & we found Tinker to be a little 'nocturnal' in the early years & potter around a fair bit at night - I don't know if that was just her or because with no 'light & dark' we had to wait for her routine to latch on to ours  :005: :luv:
Getting her used to being handled - especially her eyes etc being looked at, will be quite important (especially if she requires drops etc)  we found sitting Tinker on a chair/bar stool (with a helper & a tube of primula cheese spread or similar  ;) :005: )  she would sit really well for ear/eye care & it's never been a problem.

sorry this is turning into an essay - there is so much more i could say  ph34r... but think you might need a tea break  :lol2:  - if you want anymore help give us a shout & I'll be more than happy to help - there are many more people on here with sight impaired doglets & I'm sure they'll be along soon with more marvelous tips  :luv:
a couple of photos of my special girl  :luv:
she sits where she likes in the garden ...
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss173/ladylou_p/tinkersflowersfritham385.jpg
she collects things (here it was the fallen apples  :005: )
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss173/ladylou_p/P1100304.jpg
and toys!!
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss173/ladylou_p/P1090608.jpg
& steals underwear too  :rofl1:
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss173/ladylou_p/P1080353.jpg

Lindsey xx
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: ejp on October 26, 2011, 07:50:57 PM
Welcome to the forum,  I am absolutely delighted to hear that you are going to give Chloe her forever home, that is such a wonderful thing to do.  No experience of a dog with sight issues, but there is lots of help on here.  Very excited for you, and Cooper is just gorgeous  :luv:  Looking forward to updates and some piccies please  ;)   Enjoy  :D
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: karen488 on October 26, 2011, 08:32:30 PM
Think you might have rehomed the most popular rescue of the year. Melissa and her sister are clearly 2 stunning dogs! lucky lucky you!!!  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: sands on October 26, 2011, 09:55:20 PM
Hi and welcome!

I'm Sandra and I'm owned by a 17 month old orange roan girlie called Coda  ;)

I am so pleased to hear Chloe is to go to such a loving family and can I say how gorgeous Cooper
looks  :luv:

You'll find lots of great advice on the site and make many friends too  :luv:  and we don't ask for much in exchange - just lots and lots of pictures  :005: :005: :005: :005:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: cazza on October 26, 2011, 09:56:58 PM
Hi and welcome

well done on giving Chloe a loving home x xx 
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: c19unn on October 26, 2011, 10:48:32 PM
Lindsey what amazing advice im sure Nicola will find you very useful ? I was amazed reading what you had wrote as its so interesting reading about how they cope and reading about the experiences  :luv:

Definately the most popular rescue  :luv: Chloe is very luck - Only 2 MORE SLEEPS Nicola ooooh i bet you cannot wait  :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Amy_and_Harry on October 27, 2011, 10:39:49 AM
Hello and welcome!!!!
I'm Amy we have 2 cockers 1 working (Harry - 3) and 1 show (Blue - 8 mnth)

So tomorrows the big day  :shades: congratulations on giving such a beautiful and special girl a new lease of life and I'm so happy you found us so we can watch her blossom  :luv: all the best for tomorrow  ;)

p.s Coopers goooooorjuss!!!
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 27, 2011, 10:51:14 AM
How dose Tinker cope with being blind? are there any tips you could give me?
I groom a cocker that has had his front leg amputated and he's the same he runns around at 100mph lol
my names Nicola  :D

Sorry my reply is so late Nicola - typed one out last night which vanished for some reason  :-\  :lol2:
In ref to you question abut Tinker .... absolutely brilliantly & the most common comment we have about her, either in the home or out is 'she's not really blind is she? because to see her from afar, running about like a march hare, she looks just like any other sighted cocker  :luv:
The main bit of advice is (& I'm sure you know this already  ;) ) let her be the dog she is going to be & try not to mother her too much (I mean this in the kindest of ways & know it is easier said than done ) We got a behaviourist in when Tinker was 10 months old to help with advice (Oh how I wish I'd found COL back then  :'( ) some of the more positive advice we got was that I was mothering her too much & had to toughen up & not feel too sorry for her - look & build on her strengths & try not to be over caring to her weaknesses. You won't be able to control loving her in a very exceptional way but she has to be encouraged to become a happy confident little girl & it sounds like Cooper could be the perfect companion to do this for her along with you too  :luv:
I have bells on my keys when out, which she follows along as they jingle (but do use the whistle for my other girls & Tinker will come to that too, so may be a idea for Chloe  ;) )
'go steady' is the phrase we use when she needs to be careful i.e on stairs, uneven ground, edge of rivers, tree in her path  :005: - it seemed to of worked really well for us & she responds to it instantly.
not moving furniture & 'showing' her any changes that occur in the home but you'll be amazed at how quickly she memorises her surroundings.
She will be using all her other senses in a way you won't even think about & at times her unique ability will take your breath away  :angel: (i.e Tinker at a very young age would charge through the kitchen & out the back door- I never understood how she knew it was open but behaviourist explain she could feel the breeze/change in temp & knew it was open ....how wonderful is that  :angel: )
She may get more tired that an 'average' cocker - her brain is working far more harder mentally, just to do everyday things that sighted dogs don't even think about & we found Tinker to be a little 'nocturnal' in the early years & potter around a fair bit at night - I don't know if that was just her or because with no 'light & dark' we had to wait for her routine to latch on to ours  :005: :luv:
Getting her used to being handled - especially her eyes etc being looked at, will be quite important (especially if she requires drops etc)  we found sitting Tinker on a chair/bar stool (with a helper & a tube of primula cheese spread or similar  ;) :005: )  she would sit really well for ear/eye care & it's never been a problem.

sorry this is turning into an essay - there is so much more i could say  ph34r... but think you might need a tea break  :lol2:  - if you want anymore help give us a shout & I'll be more than happy to help - there are many more people on here with sight impaired doglets & I'm sure they'll be along soon with more marvelous tips  :luv:
a couple of photos of my special girl  :luv:
she sits where she likes in the garden ...
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss173/ladylou_p/tinkersflowersfritham385.jpg
she collects things (here it was the fallen apples  :005: )
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss173/ladylou_p/P1100304.jpg
and toys!!
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss173/ladylou_p/P1090608.jpg
& steals underwear too  :rofl1:
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss173/ladylou_p/P1080353.jpg

Lindsey xx
Lindsy,

Thank you so so much for all that amazing advice you have talked about things I never would have known about!
A fab idea about putting bells on my keys when out as that was one area I was quite worried about so it's going to help so much when Chloe comes home.

I'm sure over time you will get fed up with all the questions I will have lol, thank you once again and I just have to say that Tinker is BEAUTIFUL!!!

Nic xx
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 27, 2011, 11:01:52 AM
Sad news everyone I spoke to Chloe's foster mum last night and she thinks that poor Chloe has the onset of kennel cough :'(
She has been a touch wheezy and coughing for the last 2 days so there is going to be a bit of a hold up before she comes home, she needs to get a little better and also have her second vax, she should be coming sometime next week all being well.

Please send all your get well soon vibes to Chloe

Nic xx
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Amy_and_Harry on October 27, 2011, 11:03:30 AM
Awweeww get well soon Chloe  :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: c19unn on October 27, 2011, 11:05:46 AM
Aww no - Poor Chloe
Get better soon little lady your forever mummy daddy and brother are waiting on you to come home and we want to see lots of new pictures of you settling in  :luv:

My heart fell to the floor when i seen sad new ... i thought oh no please let chloe be ok  :luv:

Good things come to those who wait though nicola - you must be so desperate to get her home
I hope she is better and home soon

Positive thoughts and lots of love and cocker kisses  :luv:

Charlene and Diesel xx
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: 8 Hairy Feet on October 27, 2011, 11:31:34 AM
Oo poor wee Chloe :luv:
We hope your cough gets
better very soon and you can sail
off to your forever home as
soon as possible...
lots of wuvs from Yorkshire
steffnelliexxx :-*
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Pudding on October 27, 2011, 11:36:56 AM
Jessie_Pup  (Erica) has  Dylan who is now Blind.... he still comes on all the COL Meet up with us
and She has bells on her boots or trousers so as she walk they jingle and he know where she is

sorry to here you have to wait even longer before you can bring her home
Bob and I hope she is soon well and can be with you
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 27, 2011, 11:40:06 AM
Thanks  :luv:

Yes we are desperate to get her home with us but there is no rush her getting better is the main thing now, we have been looking for the right dog to come join our family for quite a while and now we have found her we will be here waiting untill she is ready to come home to us.

Nic xx
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: c19unn on October 27, 2011, 11:44:14 AM
Thanks  :luv:

Yes we are desperate to get her home with us but there is no rush her getting better is the main thing now, we have been looking for the right dog to come join our family for quite a while and now we have found her we will be here waiting untill she is ready to come home to us.

Nic xx

Aww you have no idea how happy i am that she has found you - I have a little soft spot for this gorgeous girly (not that you would have noticed) And i love that you are part of our online cocker family and we can watch her grow and flourish with you.
She will be fitting fit in no time and it will be more than worth the wait - Ill keep the positive thoughts coming  :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: starboy on October 27, 2011, 12:43:09 PM
Poor little Chloe. Sending lots of positive thoughts her way for a speedy recovery.   :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Evadee on October 27, 2011, 12:54:51 PM
Get well soon Chloe  :luv:

Speedy recovery wished for  :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: SkyeandOllie on October 27, 2011, 01:30:39 PM
get well soon Chloe, you've got cocker mischief to get up to with your new mum, dad and lead Cooper astray! 
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: minimoo on October 27, 2011, 03:43:11 PM
Welcome to COL i hope you get little Chloe home soon, you will get loads of great advice on here and i think they have a few meet ups in south wales area when Chloe is old enough
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: bajoleth on October 27, 2011, 09:58:56 PM
Awww get well soon Chloe, she has been through so much already in her short life :'( I am sure she will be home with you very soon :luv: I think a South Wales meet up when she is fit and well agin will be a great idea, I have failed to make one and I have been a member for nearly 3 yrs ph34r ;)
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Megan Ffion on October 29, 2011, 03:06:18 PM
Hi! Nicola,

We are sending lots of positive and healing thoughts for little Chloe to get over her kennel cough as we are all anxious for her to come to her loving forever home, and can't wait to see pictures of Chloe & Cooper together.

We're all rooting for you Chloe.  xxxx

We are also from South Wales.

Love,
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: ollie nathan's mum on October 29, 2011, 03:42:51 PM
Sorry to here she is poorly, paws crossed she will soon be with you :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: hollyd443 on October 29, 2011, 08:36:30 PM
Just caught up on this and am so pleased she's found a lovely home where we can see her grow  :luv: Hope she is feeling better and with you soon.

Your daxi is just goooorgeous by the way  :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Choc-Chip on October 29, 2011, 08:51:00 PM
Just read this thread and what a lovely story.

Welcome to you.

I'm Emma and have 2 show Cockers (Chip who is a solid choccy boy, nearly 2 and Woody who is orange roan, nearly a year) We also have a little Bichon Frise, Casper who is 3 so it's quite mad here lol.

Hope your little girl is better very soon and comes to her forever home that is sure to be lots of fun with her brother.

Emma xx
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: c19unn on October 30, 2011, 12:25:54 AM
 Any update on little Chloe yet  :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 30, 2011, 01:29:26 AM
Thank you for the lovely welcomes and get well wishes for Chloe everyone  :luv:

I spoke to Chloe's foster mum tonight she's still wheezy but is not letting it get her down she's been playing with all the other foster dogs all day today lol.

I looks like she will be coming home next weekend now as long as she keeps getting better (fingers crossed).

Nic xx
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: JeffandAnnie on October 30, 2011, 08:24:58 PM
So happy you are adopting Chloe  :luv: :luv: I hope she gets over her kennel cough soon and is with you starting her brilliant new life next weekend  :D
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Daxigirl on October 31, 2011, 06:28:24 PM
Chloe is coming home tomorrow, she been to the vets today and had the all clear so we will be picking her up tomorrow morning  :D
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Ninasmum on October 31, 2011, 06:44:29 PM
Chloe is coming home tomorrow, she been to the vets today and had the all clear so we will be picking her up tomorrow morning  :D

Fantastic news  :shades: :banana:
Good luck for tomorrow too  :D
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: redlottie on October 31, 2011, 09:24:15 PM
Great news ... Good luck for tomorrow
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: lindseyp on October 31, 2011, 09:35:27 PM
I'm made up for you all Nicola  :banana: :banana:

enjoy every new moment with your very precious little girl - let her guide you & you'll soon have a wonderful relationship & understanding ........ she won't need eyes to know how much you love & adore her  :luv:  :bigarmhug: :luv:

will keep a look out for home coming photos  :005: :shades:

Lindsey xxx
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: MaggieR on October 31, 2011, 09:42:55 PM
Fantastic news  :luv: :luv: :luv:  Can't wait to hear how Chloe settles in with you all and her new big bro  :luv: :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: karen488 on October 31, 2011, 09:45:38 PM
Oooh lovely!
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Choc-Chip on October 31, 2011, 09:47:20 PM
That's fab new. I bet you're thrilled! Good luck with everything. Hope little Chloe settles in well, I'm sure she will with her new brother there for her  :D
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Vicki on November 01, 2011, 07:59:54 AM
So glad to read that little Melissa / Chloe has found a wonderful new home!
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Evadee on November 01, 2011, 08:07:54 AM
Chloe is coming home tomorrow, she been to the vets today and had the all clear so we will be picking her up tomorrow morning  :D

Fabulous news  :banana:

Hope you have a lovely first day together  :bigarmhug:
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: 8 Hairy Feet on November 01, 2011, 08:10:32 AM
Oh that's great news!
We hope you have a lovely
gotcha day with wee Chloe :luv:
steff, mr steff and Ellie-Belly-Boo
xxx
Title: Re: new here and new to cockers
Post by: Poppypuppy09 on November 01, 2011, 01:41:51 PM
Sorry I am late but a big  :bigarmhug: and welcome to COL  :luv:

I am Jennie and I have Tessa a 7yr old Springer, Poppy a 2 yr old blue roan show cocker and recently we have had Bella join us who is  a 5yr old ex breeding bitch who is almost blind and from MT  :luv:

COL is a fantastic forum  :D...looking forward to the pics  ;)