We have a ritual do you? - Exclusively Setters2024-03-29T08:37:50Zhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/we-have-a-ritual-do-you?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A963412&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have 2 with a casual bed-ti…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-01:865021:Comment:9938312012-10-01T23:46:40.371ZMelinda Auldhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/MelindaAuld
<p>I have 2 with a casual bed-time and 1 who, if I haven't initiated the whole "bed-time routine" by around 10pm, will go stand by the dog, staring at me, tail wagging, until I get the message. They all run outside to the toilet, then back inside for a little snack, then she goes happily into her bed and the other two take up positions on the lounge.</p>
<p>I have 2 with a casual bed-time and 1 who, if I haven't initiated the whole "bed-time routine" by around 10pm, will go stand by the dog, staring at me, tail wagging, until I get the message. They all run outside to the toilet, then back inside for a little snack, then she goes happily into her bed and the other two take up positions on the lounge.</p> We have an odd setter. Mornin…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-01:865021:Comment:9939982012-10-01T19:10:58.623ZTrish Haillhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/TrishHaill
We have an odd setter. Morning ritual is OH gets up, makes a cup of tea and brings it upstairs where we drink it in bed. Leisurely at the weekend, quicker on a workday.<br />
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One of us will then go down to wake Bess up. She'll emerge from her bed - if you're lucky - stretching and yawning. If you're not lucky she may wait to emerge until after we've had breakfast. She's slept through the night and has been lacy in the mornings since she was 8 1/2 weeks old just 3 days after we brought her…
We have an odd setter. Morning ritual is OH gets up, makes a cup of tea and brings it upstairs where we drink it in bed. Leisurely at the weekend, quicker on a workday.<br />
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One of us will then go down to wake Bess up. She'll emerge from her bed - if you're lucky - stretching and yawning. If you're not lucky she may wait to emerge until after we've had breakfast. She's slept through the night and has been lacy in the mornings since she was 8 1/2 weeks old just 3 days after we brought her home!<br />
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We'll pay for it for the rest of the day though, as she'll be on her toes until bedtime. Never really sleeps during the day.<br />
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But I get my lie ins so I'm not complaining!<br />
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Oh, and I've always left the crusts off my marmite toast in the morning to share with my dogs. Bess doesn't like marmite and won't touch them. Very odd! Very sweet.
After the evening…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-01:865021:Comment:9938932012-10-01T15:34:43.866Zrob winemakerhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/robwinemaker
<p>Very sweet.</p>
<p>After the evenings last constitutional and then after some final floor time, I say "Go to your beds" and off they go for the final liver treat of the day. Pretty simple and basic.</p>
<p>Very sweet.</p>
<p>After the evenings last constitutional and then after some final floor time, I say "Go to your beds" and off they go for the final liver treat of the day. Pretty simple and basic.</p> Sadly Charlotte, I don't bree…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-09-30:865021:Comment:9934542012-09-30T23:05:55.717ZRhonda Fisherhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/RhondaFisher
<p>Sadly Charlotte, I don't breed. We don't have the room and have fallen in love with the Solasdas Irish with Marie. Perhaps when we move out of the city but it does make me think what if. Mate Select for breeding co-efficients or here in Aus some serious maths, clad and pra1 & 4 tests, hip scores and no bloat history would just be a start for me as a non breeder. Temperment, movement and not an exaggerated Irish that complemented my Irish would just be important too. Ribbons and Rosettes…</p>
<p>Sadly Charlotte, I don't breed. We don't have the room and have fallen in love with the Solasdas Irish with Marie. Perhaps when we move out of the city but it does make me think what if. Mate Select for breeding co-efficients or here in Aus some serious maths, clad and pra1 & 4 tests, hip scores and no bloat history would just be a start for me as a non breeder. Temperment, movement and not an exaggerated Irish that complemented my Irish would just be important too. Ribbons and Rosettes would not be a factor, but shows do allow you to see Irish on the move and several dogs from the same Kennel. Y<span style="text-decoration: underline;">ou and your camera</span> can get some action shots of dogs on the move. I have done this for the Royal Melb Show and its interesting using the breed standard with the movement shots to learn more about the Irish that you are seeing. A caring breeder of your new Irish is a must too, someone who is willing to mentor you to enhance a branch of their lines. How exciting to be in a position to start this journey rather than just dream about it. There are so many wonderful Irish and breeders on this site to look at and speak to you will be in good hands. </p>
<p> </p> Yes your right, I do consider…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-09-30:865021:Comment:9929632012-09-30T21:07:07.635Zcharlotte martinezhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/charlottemartinez
<p>Yes your right, I do consider mys self very lucky :-)</p>
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<p>Your dogs are VERY beautiful :-)</p>
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<p>I am considering to buy a dog nr 2, a female as i wish to breed. The numbers of Irish Setters in Denmark is declining rapidly because people think it is a dog ONLY for hunting...they are not aware what a perfect family dog it is, friendly and loyal beyond boundries. I would hate to see the breed disapering completely and insted of accusing others I better start with myself…</p>
<p>Yes your right, I do consider mys self very lucky :-)</p>
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<p>Your dogs are VERY beautiful :-)</p>
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<p>I am considering to buy a dog nr 2, a female as i wish to breed. The numbers of Irish Setters in Denmark is declining rapidly because people think it is a dog ONLY for hunting...they are not aware what a perfect family dog it is, friendly and loyal beyond boundries. I would hate to see the breed disapering completely and insted of accusing others I better start with myself and do something ;-)</p>
<p>Actually I would like to buy a dog from another country to get new blood but matby it will be to expensive ???? but we will see, I have only just started thinking about it :-)</p>
<p>If you have some good advice on breeding I would appriciate very much :-) </p>
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<p> </p> Felix you are boy after my ow…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-09-30:865021:Comment:9936052012-09-30T13:20:11.653ZRhonda Fisherhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/RhondaFisher
<p>Felix you are boy after my own heart. When your mum and myself share how special our boys are, some non doggy people roll their eyes. Alas they have never been owned by such intelligent caring creatures. :-). We are very lucky Charlotte.</p>
<p>Felix you are boy after my own heart. When your mum and myself share how special our boys are, some non doggy people roll their eyes. Alas they have never been owned by such intelligent caring creatures. :-). We are very lucky Charlotte.</p> I know that very well :-) Ev…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-09-30:865021:Comment:9934092012-09-30T08:46:32.130Zcharlotte martinezhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/charlottemartinez
<p>I know that very well :-) Every night about the same time as yours, Felix goes to the bedroom door and looks at me very insisting and if that is not enough he calls me to the door :-) If i am not ready to go to bed he still wants me to tuck him in and turn on the radio :-) If i takes too long to come to bed he will come and get me......always the same ritual, he also makes me feel loved <3</p>
<p>I know that very well :-) Every night about the same time as yours, Felix goes to the bedroom door and looks at me very insisting and if that is not enough he calls me to the door :-) If i am not ready to go to bed he still wants me to tuck him in and turn on the radio :-) If i takes too long to come to bed he will come and get me......always the same ritual, he also makes me feel loved <3</p> Finn we don't really need an…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-06-30:865021:Comment:9643982012-06-30T23:39:20.141ZRhonda Fisherhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/RhondaFisher
<p>Finn we don't really need an Alarm system for us. As soon as they hear our cars on the granite drive they sound the mournful you left us howling song. Both together in harmony, loud and long. It stops as soon as I put the key in the front door. They sit in the open courtyard and with the surrounds it acts like a amphitheatre. Our neighbors have reassured us that it only happens when we come home.</p>
<p>Finn we don't really need an Alarm system for us. As soon as they hear our cars on the granite drive they sound the mournful you left us howling song. Both together in harmony, loud and long. It stops as soon as I put the key in the front door. They sit in the open courtyard and with the surrounds it acts like a amphitheatre. Our neighbors have reassured us that it only happens when we come home.</p> No your not the only one, it'…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-06-30:865021:Comment:9643902012-06-30T20:44:30.550ZEllen Turberfieldhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/EllenTurberfield
<p>No your not the only one, it's not to bad if it's just me going out i give him a treat when i leave then one when i return, but if i'm leaving at same time as my daughter it's terrible as she doesn't realise you cant hang about just go straight out the door and she's always looking in the mirrow on way out, that gives Finlay a chance to give you the dont go with out me look (",)</p>
<p>No your not the only one, it's not to bad if it's just me going out i give him a treat when i leave then one when i return, but if i'm leaving at same time as my daughter it's terrible as she doesn't realise you cant hang about just go straight out the door and she's always looking in the mirrow on way out, that gives Finlay a chance to give you the dont go with out me look (",)</p> I sit here at 5.30 am. Yes Ka…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-06-30:865021:Comment:9641912012-06-30T19:45:50.695ZRhonda Fisherhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/RhondaFisher
<p>I sit here at 5.30 am. Yes Karen it Sunday. The tap and nuzzle to go out side only happens this early only on Sunday. Work days it is a respectable 6.30 wake up call.</p>
<p>I sit here at 5.30 am. Yes Karen it Sunday. The tap and nuzzle to go out side only happens this early only on Sunday. Work days it is a respectable 6.30 wake up call.</p>