mooandboo Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 <Moving swiftly on past the job etc (though my Grandad was a gamekeeper)> Congratulations on Wylye, he looks like a stonker of a puppy and very cute with it! :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufus the wonderdog Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Fab news Helen - well done What could be better than a job you love and working with doglets that you love You go girl and enjoy it And as for the new poopy Wylye - for Barney, Bert, Aggie and Cassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melp Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Helen, It would be hypocritical of me to jump for joy at the fact you've bought a puppy because for me personally its not something that I would do though I'm sure he's adorable and would love to see pics What does being a Gamekeeper involve? I'm sure you'll excel at it. Welcome back and I do sincerely hope you stick around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Its due to the gamekeepers of the country that we actually have a countryside imo. Welcome back Helen and do stay this time! How wonderful to have a new puppy, many moons ago I used to look after a working lab for my old boss, however, I do have to say he was very norty and was often seen running up hills in the distance in Scotland instead of doing his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanrossscot Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Fab to see you back Missus!!! Also fab news about jobs, dogs and new arrival - just going to droll at poopie pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Hello, nice to see you here! I got both my current working lab girls as puppies from gamekeeper homes and although I wouldn't do it again (have a puppy rather than get a dog from a gamekeeper) I certainly wouldn't complain about someone else getting a puppy or working as a gamekeeper. Hope your new puppy turns out to be more of a Rosie type (she'd work all day) rather than a Lily type (scared of loud noises!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchlady Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 He is lovely mate. We would be boring if we all agreed on everything. It is your life and you make your own decisions. Kazz xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fee4 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 good to have you back. as a meat eater-id sooner have fresh caught pheasant etc then factory farmed meat... and i used to work on the shoot when younger-i worked flatcoats as for the pup-it will have a lovely life with you-isnt that what every dog deserves? you do lots for rescue-so dont feel guilty-enjoy him fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazydaisy Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 As a vegi I have the view that meat eaters should be able to face where the meat comes from, and as a game-keeper you certainly do that. Its your life, so I am glad you are doing something which makes you happy. Your puppy is beautiful Your dogs must have a lovely active life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Helen it sounds like you've found a job that slots in perfectly with your lifestyle and is going to be something that you really enjoy which is just fab (and in all honesty pretty rare I reckon) so well done you Your new lad looks fantastic and I'm sure you'll have lots of fun in store with him Plus what an amazing opportunity for the dogs to be working and training and I'm sure they're loving it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanishPastry Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 many moons ago I used to look after a working lab for my old boss, however, I do have to say he was very norty and was often seen running up hills in the distance in Scotland instead of doing his job. must'e been quite a fit man, your old boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkle Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 many moons ago I used to look after a working lab for my old boss, however, I do have to say he was very norty and was often seen running up hills in the distance in Scotland instead of doing his job. must'e been quite a fit man, your old boss :biglaugh: thanks for that Anne, has made my morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simikins Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Beautiful pup, you only get one life, so it's good to do something that makes you happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 must'e been quite a fit man, your old boss :laugh: Will remember to read my posts carefully in future and I shall make no further comment on his fitness or otherwise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSDFan Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Welcome back Helen Lucky you getting a job that combines your love of animals with the outdoors. Lucky you with a brand new puppy as well, they all need good homes wherever they come from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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