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Offline Philtrum

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Yet another new member
« on: April 22, 2007, 01:27:03 PM »
Hi

My name is Phil and I've just put a deposit down on a gold cocker male pup who we've decided to call Charlie
My wife is at home fulltime with our 3 year old daughter so it seems like the ideal time to bing a dog into our life
this is our first dog, although my dad has 3 springers and has had dogs for many years (so I know its not all plain sailing)
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Re: Yet another new member
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2007, 01:28:40 PM »
Hello Phil welcome to COL...good luck with your new pup  :D
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« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2007, 01:34:50 PM »
Hi Phil & congrats on nearly owning a cocker! :shades: I have the lovely Molly who is a 2 year old Blue Roan & Tan and the new addition 9 week old Honey who is an Orange Roan. Look forward to seeing some photos of Charlie and sharing our stories soon! When do you pick Charlie up? 
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« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2007, 01:55:11 PM »
Hi

Charlie arrives in 3 weeks time (3 weeks yesterday)

cant wait !

any hints and tips are more than welcomed :)
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« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2007, 02:19:08 PM »
You'll find plenty of hints and tips throughout this forum - everyone on here have been brilliant with me, so friendly and have given sooooo much advice! Its really addictive though so be warned!

My only tip would be, as i'm a new puppy owner myself, is if possible dont use newspaper to toilet train Charlie. I've found that Honey has learned very quickly that she has to go outside to do her business and is now after only 2 weeks nearly house trained. Just by keeping a very close eye on her and taking her out every 20 mins has been a blessing. Molly has only been totally house trained for about 6 months and she's now 2 and i'm positive it was because we used newspaper and it just confused her!
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« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2007, 04:07:41 PM »
that makes sense, thanks Lucy :)

got to get back to getting the house ready ! ... not long to go now
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« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2007, 05:30:38 PM »
welcome, bet your really excited now, good luck with your new pup
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« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2007, 05:35:38 PM »
Hi Phil and welcome! :D

We are owned by Chloe a black 8 month old show cocker. Good luck with getting ready and looking forward to seeing pics of Charlie when he arrives!  :luv:

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« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2007, 07:43:45 PM »
Hi and welcome.

How excited are you getting now?

I'd recommend getting a copy of "The Perfect Puppy" by Gwen Bailey, and if possible "The Culture Clash" by Jean Donaldson. Both brilliant books. The first one being the most useful at your stage!
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« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2007, 08:26:17 PM »
Hi and welcome to COL. Its a great place to be if ever you need advice on anything not just cocker related. I look forward to your pics of Charlie.
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« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2007, 10:21:24 PM »
hi welcome to col :D
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« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2007, 11:30:49 AM »
Welcome to COL  :D
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« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2007, 02:36:21 PM »
welcome to col.. :D
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« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2007, 08:00:48 PM »
thanks all :)

looks like a trip to the well known online bookstore for me then ;)

I've posted some pics of charlie on the web ... I'll post in the photos section and link it here .. if I can work it out ;)
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