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It does no harm at all. Barkley loves to suck on his blanket, and my friend's Havanese sucks on hers too. One of the reasons maybe is that Barkley was still suckling from his mum at 8 weeks when I picked him up (which was excellent) so it could we...
Raw meaty bones!
Biting is the most natural behaviour of all puppies. I am more concerned when people tell me their puppies are NOT biting them, as it often indicates abnormal behaviour and development. I always ask our new puppy owners in our puppy classes "who i...
1. Flatcoated Retriever
2. Clumber Spaniel
3. Patterdale (Fell) Terrorist
4. Bedlington Terrorist
5. Blood Hound
6. Finnish Spitz
7. Keeshund
8. Irish Terrorist
9. British Bull Dog
10. Chow Chow
11. Curly Coated Retriever
12. Kommondore
13. Welsh ...
This is a fairly common issue which has been presented to us in our behaviour clinic over the years. Although your dog may be laid back and happy go lucky, some males do produce very high leves of testosterone which other entire males perceive as ...
I have always taught mine to come away from distractions with a 6m training lead attached. Not a flexi lead, but one of those which you can allow to trail along the ground. I teach them to stop, wait and then come to me. Rewards are of the essesnc...
Very noble. And so young eyes with grey head:))))
Profile Information
- How many Irish Setters do you have?
- 2
- How long have you owned Irish Setters?
- 23 years
- About Me:
- I live in the UK with my 2 setters, Barkley, the baby of the pack has just started competing in agility, and Tallulah, an old hand at agility aged 6.
- Website:
- http://www.acorndogtraining.co.uk
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Nalle
Dear old Nalle passed away on Sunday June 7th.
A tribute to him can be found on Barkley's Blog.
A tribute to him can be found on Barkley's Blog.
Posted on June 10, 2009 at 3:40pm — 13 Comments
Barkley
If you would like to see how my 7 month old is progressing, from when I first got him at 8 weeks right up to date please click the link below.
Thanks,
Fran (Barkley's mum)
Barkley has his own blog page.
Thanks,
Fran (Barkley's mum)
Barkley has his own blog page.
Posted on August 1, 2007 at 5:45am — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (19 comments)
- At 12:29am on November 4, 2009,
Jarno & Nemo said… - I thank thee Fran short yet remarkable comment! :D
- At 5:28pm on October 14, 2009,
mark lear said… - Hi Fran
hope your ok im so bad at this writing thing . the irish red and whites are the same as the reds loving loving and then some, go for it great doggys!
im so bad at this a red and white is a dog of joy like a any setter
- At 5:00am on October 4, 2009,
Jenny Karlsson said… - I saw you hade chosen some swedish names for your dogs and as a Swedish I am very curios, Why? Do you have any Swedish connections? Please tell me your story! Best regards Jenny
- At 5:18pm on September 26, 2009,
Roy & Eirwen Harris said… - Hi Fran
haven't been on this site in ages. Glad to hear Barkley's lump has gone down.
Gracie is hoping to have a go at agility tomorrow in Pembrey Country Park.
Did you go and see Liz's puppies?
Roy & Eiri
- At 8:04am on September 19, 2009,
Catherine Carter said… - Hi Fran,
Please accept my request to be on my friends'list. I would like to send you a private message as I am planning a litter which might be of interest to you. Regards, Catherine.
- At 5:46am on September 19, 2009,
Catherine Carter said…
- Hi Fran, Will you be looking to buy a puppy bitch or a puppy dog for your agility training? Regards, Catherine
- At 10:02am on September 17, 2009,
Catherine Carter said…
- Hi Fran,
I have just answered your discussion.......also I am doing a Gundog training day in October (with only Setters and Pointers) and I may be able to enquire there for you. Whereabouts in the UK are you?
- At 3:45pm on June 11, 2009,
Nadine Bonjean said…
- So sorry...
- At 4:27pm on June 10, 2009,
Val Martin said… - Hi Fran - so sorry to hear that your old dog has passed away.
My thoughts are with you - I know how hard it is to lose a very special old friend.
Take Care
Val Martin
- At 3:45pm on April 10, 2009,
Val Martin said…
- Hi Fran - fancy meeting you here!
I joined the site only a couple of days ago - found it by chance when I was surfing the net.
Great to watch your dogs in action - they are a credit to you.
Happy Easter
Val Martin
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