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  1. Boogie

    Washing clothes and dog beds.

    I have one of these, which is great for keeping dog hairs out of the machine. But my washing never smelled clean and I was using more and more fabric conditioner. I started looking into getting another washer - one for the dogs and one for us, but that seemed a bit extreme. Then I resorted to...
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    Do dogs think about the past?

    @Jelinga made me think when she asked the question in Romeo’s thread. When I say goodbye to my pups I say ‘Remember me in your dreams’. They certainly remember us - this is really clear when we visit them to watch them working and say a final goodbye. But do they think about the past? I...
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    Boogie

    Boogie We had dogs when I was growing up, Skipper and Jamie, but Boogie was the first dog who was all mine. I lived in Birmingham with my parents. We hadn’t had a dog for about five years and I pestered my Mum every day. The answer was always ‘When you have your own place you can get a dog’...
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    Here we go again ?

    Crocapup marauding, feet on table :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
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    Teaching ‘down’.

    This is easy with a tiny 8 week old puppy, but Spencer is ten weeks old and has strong claws, he was ripping my hand to shreds! Solution? An old cycling glove!
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    Keir - Guide Dog and Hearing Dog (dual trained)

    It’s that time again, we are saying goodbye to Keir today. His bag is packed and he’s going on to start his formal training. We loved every minute with you, Keir, you have a beautiful, gentle nature. Go well, work hard and play lots, handsome boy. Have a great time at school, we will always...
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    Lessons in bite inhibition.

    Keir is giving the puppy excellent lessons in bite inhibition. Spencer is learning just how hard is too hard :)
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    Carrying puppies for socialisation.

    I’d forgotten how heavy they are! I work out at the gym so my muscles are strong but, phew! What a weight Spencer is after a few minutes. So I’ve ordered one of these :)
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    Helping new puppies get used to sounds.

    Here is an excellent resource from the Dogs Trust to help your puppy get used to sounds. I have a CD from Guide Dogs but this is much better. Start on a very low volume and slowly build it up. Keep it playing until the puppy completely relaxes and goes to sleep - any worried reaction and turn...
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    Guide Dogs and Puppies

    This is where I put random photos of future Guide Dogs and updates on my past pups. One for a SQUEEEEE! Those paws! She's 21 days old today :)
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    Spencer - Guide Dog In Training 🐾

    Oliver or Spencer ... Is arriving on Tuesday. Little boy, Guide Dog puppy, eight weeks old. Lab/Golden Retriever cross. I can’t wait - all is ready for him. :D:love::D
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    Hey hey!

    Boogie here! ?????
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