selina Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 A few of us are getting together for a dog walk along the beach, Cindy will be there, as will I and a few other mad Springer people can anyone else make it? We are starting a convoy at Exeter Services at 11 AM for those who don't know how to get there so I expect we'll be at Dawlish Warren beach for 11.30 - 12 noon by the time any late comers arrive at exeter. Hope to see some of you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffymad Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 The red duo and I am going as is Toddsmum, Todd, Peggy and George Lets see if a 15 ish yr old staffy can't outrun all those springers Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycas Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I think the hounds and I might be able to make that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selina Posted December 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Ollie is so excited at meeting other OC dogs he's exhausted himself and gone to sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 ooooooohhh a walk near meeeeee, (jumps up and down with excitment) unfortunatly my old girl is really struggling with life in general at the moment and we fear the worse for her , but i would love to meet some of you, would it be ok to bring one of my younger doggies intead, or is this walk for oldies only, dawlish warren is only round the corner from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffymad Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 ooooooohhh a walk near meeeeee, (jumps up and down with excitment) unfortunatly my old girl is really struggling with life in general at the moment and we fear the worse for her , but i would love to meet some of you, would it be ok to bring one of my younger doggies intead, or is this walk for oldies only, dawlish warren is only round the corner from me. Everyone is welcome I am sorry to hear about your old girl, BUT it is the time of christmas and maybe a christmas miracle will happen and she will be up for meeting some of us You are in my thoughts and prayers Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 thank you for your kind words, pippa is 18 next saturday and she has already bounced back a few times before, so i'm hoping she will again, her back legs are really playing up with all this cold weather. still, i'm looking forward to meeting some fugees down on the beach, i will bring benjamin one of my GSDs ............well actually hes more my daughters dog, my other GSD is far to naughty to mix with other doggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffymad Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 thank you for your kind words, pippa is 18 next saturday and she has already bounced back a few times before, so i'm hoping she will again, her back legs are really playing up with all this cold weather.still, i'm looking forward to meeting some fugees down on the beach, i will bring benjamin one of my GSDs ............well actually hes more my daughters dog, my other GSD is far to naughty to mix with other doggies Snatchee is 15ish, grade 6 heart murmor, kidney failure, cancer and dementia and he will be coming for a good old run around (only time he is really happy now) Naughty dogs are always good, good socialisation for them. Bring him along, I am sure it will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycas Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 If we are coming, mine aren't really proper oldies anyway. They will be up for some loony running round though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynny95 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Yeay stuff near me. I'll be bringing my oldie then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selina Posted December 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Rufus and Titchy aren't oldies and they will be coming for the interaction. I find with naughty dogs it can be the best socialisation for them as there are to many dogs for them to know what to do with . There's always a spare pair of hands if you need any help with leads etc as well. Ollie will be on a flexi until he's said hello to everyone cause he feels he needs to inform everyone he's the boss until he knows everyone and what I usually do on these many dog walks is when everyone meets, if anyone has a dog with 'issues' they feel they need to tell people about, either let me know so I can inform everyone or speak up, that way we all know what to look out for and can avoid any potential problems and work together. You'll have to exscuse my mini speech reminding everyone to carry poo bags and be aware of there dogs at all times, it goes with the responsibility of being a rescue rep, sorry. can we start two seperate lists, copy and paste and add your name as to who is meeting where. Exeter Services Travelodge Car Park at 11AM Selina, Rob, Ollie, Rufus and Titchy Dawlish Warren main car park (edge of green) at 11.45 - 12noon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 (edited) Naughty dogs are always good, good socialisation for them. Bring him along, I am sure it will be fine I find with naughty dogs it can be the best socialisation for them as there are to many dogs for them to know what to do with . There's always a spare pair of hands if you need any help with leads etc as well. Dawlish Warren main car park (edge of green) at 11.45 - 12noon are you actually suggesting i bring max, he suffers from fear aggression and always makes such a hoo ha when meeting other dogs, although its mostly noise (alot of it) his behaviourist says he dosnt know how to introduce himself i will keep him on a flexi and bring a muzzle (just in case) oh yeh and lots of liver cake, his recall is ok, benjamin on the other hand is fine with other dogs......have read a bit about max, are you SURE you want me to bring maxwell as well as ben??? is that the car park at the top of the hill by the toilets, Edited December 15, 2007 by phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selina Posted December 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Phoenix the decision is ultimately yours, you are obviously well on top of the situation and know his triggers, if you think he could cope with lots of other dogs and we are all aware of what to do and not to do in Max's space I don't see why not, I'm happy to keep my dogs away from his space if that helps you and am equally happy to do some training with you on the day with regards walking my dogs at his happy space if you think it might help you and him. All I know is on these doggy meets up before we have been able to iron out some minor problems and help dogs with confidence problems, if you think we can help then all you've got to do is say. The decision is ultimately yours, you have to be happy that he will be OK amongst lots of dogs? Of course this isn't 'my' walk everyone else has to be happy to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 I'm happy to keep my dogs away from his space if that helps you and am equally happy to do some training with you on the day with regards walking my dogs at his happy space if you think it might help you and him.All I know is on these doggy meets up before we have been able to iron out some minor problems and help dogs with confidence problems, if you think we can help then all you've got to do is say. that would be really great, thank you, he has walked in packs before with other dogs and did settle down eventually but obvoiusly everyone has to be ok with this, if anyone has any concerns whatsoever please let me know, i will not be offended in any way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycas Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 No problem with you bringing Max, thanks for alerting us so we can keep an eye out and try to avoid stressing him. I can keep mine clear if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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