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  6. Who Has Dogs Via The Oldies Club Website?

    in General Chat

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    My old fella, Sam, came to us via The Oldies Club. We've been lucky enough to have his company for a year now and hope we will be priviledged to share his company for many more years to come. We heard about The Oldies Club from some people on our local freecycle - bestest freecycle post I ever read. Hopefully, if I've followed the instructions properly you should see a picture of my old boy.......well, both my old boys actually. Sam is the shorter of the two - and he has more hairmed_gallery_2626_125_691824.jpg. The taller balding one is his loving Dad (and also my long-suffering husband), wherever one is the other is not far behind. On saturday I was moaning about the lack of housework that had been done. "What have you done today?" I asked my husband in an exasperated tone. He scratched his head, thought for a minute and then smiled, 'I fought the dog for at least an hour!' he said.......Well, it's probably much more enjoyable than doing housework - and Sam enjoyed it as always....Thank You Oldies Club :biggrin:

  8. Oldie With Wee Problem....please Advise!

    in Behaviour and Training

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    You probably didn't do him any favours by cuddling him when he was worried, as you may have confirmed his fears of the "scary noises" by doing so.

    Are you home with him during the day? If so, make sure he gets lots of toilet breaks, treat him a bit like a puppy and take him out regularly after meals and sleep (and playtime, if he still plays). So that he will not meet the evening with a full bladder.

    Also you can try "rescue remedy". It is drops that you can put directly on his tongue or put straight in his drinking water, they can help him after a stressful time. We used them when we moved in together and our girls (dogs not children lol) had to get used to each other.

    Try not to make a big deal out of the darkness, be happy and cheerful, but don't force him out if he is so stressed he is trying to slip his harness, as you can turn a firework problem into a general darkness problem if he gets to practice the behaviour for too long. Maybe he can have his last toilet break in the garden? Bribe him if you have to, anything that is positive and works, goes for conquering fear :biggrin:

    Good luck.

     

    Thank you for that - I will try all your suggestions. Didnt think of the fact I was confirming his problem by cuddling him - nor of the fact I could turn it all into a real issue re Darkness! I have Rescue Remedy so will use this too.

  9. Oldie With Wee Problem....please Advise!

    in Behaviour and Training

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    Any help/advice welcome please!

    My old staffie boy has been with us a year now. He came from The Oldies Club. He had 2 'accidents' after arriving - both my fault due to comming home late at lunchtime to let him do his business. Otherwise he has been as good as gold - until the fireworks started....

    Since the w'end before 5th Nov (when the fireworks started round here) he has changed. He puts himself to bed early, slips his harness in an attempt to get home when having his evening walk & has wee'd in the house several days in a row (usually, but not always, when its starts to get dark). Today, when my husband got home (it was getting dark) he wee'd just as my hubby went to get his shoes on to take him out. He was really scared by the fireworks when they were going off - we had to cuddle him all evening and one of us stayed up in the bedroom with him. I wonder if he now associates darkness with fireworks? Can anyone help please? Otherwise he is well, no bowel probs and eating well like Staffies do. No diet changes or anything else different.

    Thanking you all in advance for you advice.

  10. Cattery Nr Swindon, Wiltshire - Lovely Place!

    in Pet Friendly?

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    If you are looking for a cattery nr Swindon, Wiltshire then can I suggest Little Park cattery just outside of Wootton Bassett? I have always had someone come in and look after my extra special boy but after having this cattery recommended I thought I'd give it a try. I cannot recommend this one highly enough - fantastic place with lovely owner (Nichola) who really loves the cats. She has two lovely old dogs of her own and horses - a really friendly animal perfect place. My boy didnt seem to want to leave - I have booked him in for New Year and also next summer as I'm sure once the word spreads it will be difficult to get spaces.

  16. Lot - 3 Winter/spring Break In St Ives, Cornwall

    in RDR & Begal Cat Rescue

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    Fantastic!!! RDR & BCR are very special Rescues - I am delighted bidding has gone over the magic 100 quid. I will leave a bottle of wine (or maybe 2..) and some nice nibbles for the winner when they arrive at this very special place for their chilled out holiday.....C'mon folks - please bid even more. This is still a steal pricewise and every penny is going to a really good cause. :flowers:

    Sam the Staffie says "Thank You xx'

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