- Location
- Herefordshire, UK
My gorgeous handsome son came home for the Christmas break 
No one hugs me quite like he does these days!
No one hugs me quite like he does these days!
What made you smile today?
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Tiny teeny puppy harnesses
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
Awwww
- Location
- Close to Devon/Somerset border
Getting on the bus to come home after a Christmas shopping trip with my daughter .... 
... thank goodness it's only once a year 
... thank goodness it's only once a year
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
What made me smile yesterday was being able to WFH and go on the morning walk with the boys
- Location
- Cornwall , UK
Yesterday , my husband wasn't very well at all , and so I put on my nurses hat ( metaphorically of course ! ) . This morning he felt much better , and bought me flowers with a note that said " thank you for looking after me , I love you all the world " . We`re both 71 years old , so this made me smile , a lot xx
Oh goodness Kate, that’s made me well up! You love him very well (and clearly vice versa!)
xxxx
Jacqui-S
Moderator
- Location
- Fife, Scotland
I really wish you and Paul were part of my family @kateincornwall you are both diamonds.
(Although in a way I feel you are, just like the rest of you guys on here. Family x)
(Although in a way I feel you are, just like the rest of you guys on here. Family x)
Candy
Biscuit Tin Guardian
- Location
- West Yorkshire, UK
Starting to dig out Christmas decorations today, bit early for me to put them up, but like to make sure all the lights still work, etc.etc. I came across Joy's puppy Kongs. The little pink ones! Ahhh! That made me smile!
That’s me today! It’s been dreamyWhat made me smile yesterday was being able to WFH and go on the morning walk with the boys
- Location
- Malvern Worcestershire
There is nothing like a good hug, not many about these days for me, but how lovely you have a son who gives perfect hugs xMy gorgeous handsome son came home for the Christmas break
No one hugs me quite like he does these days!
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Opening the fridge this morning to find that OH had bought me bacon and eggs to help aid the recovery from my work Christmas party yesterday.
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
What made me smile today was seeing a picture of my 5 month old great niece meeting Santa for the first time. I asked my niece whether she laughed or cried and she said 'she gave him a stern look'. Too cute
What originally also made me smile today was Maxx at the dog park doing perfect recall every time UNTIL his little head whipped around to see his friend Bear the chocolate lab being walked up on the footpath. The little sh!t took off up the stairs and onto the footpath and could easily have been hit by a car if he had run onto the road. OH did this amazing flying rugby tackle but missed him and ended up face planting in the mud. We can't risk it anymore, that's three times. No more dog park unless we can somehow proof this recall. Sigh.
What originally also made me smile today was Maxx at the dog park doing perfect recall every time UNTIL his little head whipped around to see his friend Bear the chocolate lab being walked up on the footpath. The little sh!t took off up the stairs and onto the footpath and could easily have been hit by a car if he had run onto the road. OH did this amazing flying rugby tackle but missed him and ended up face planting in the mud. We can't risk it anymore, that's three times. No more dog park unless we can somehow proof this recall. Sigh.
I’m really sorry to hear that @Lab_adore , I can just imagine how gutting that is after all your hard work. It’s an emotional roller coaster isn’t it?! With us I’d be nervous if we were off-lead in an area that wasn’t enclosed, or at least away from traffic/roads so we’re probably at a similar stage of recall.
Your mention of proofing is good thinking though - do you think this is an option? My thought is always ‘eurgh, haven’t got enough we’ll behaved doggy friends’ But you might have a gang you can call on?
Your mention of proofing is good thinking though - do you think this is an option? My thought is always ‘eurgh, haven’t got enough we’ll behaved doggy friends’ But you might have a gang you can call on?
- Location
- SW London UK
Today has hardly started but yesterday...
All the children remembered all the the lines of Oh Christmas tree... your branches green in summers glow and evergreen in winters snow...all sung loud and clear!
The dancing girls love their skirts and were twirling all around the hall.
After coffee and dog walks it’s back in to work to paint more scenery.
All the children remembered all the the lines of Oh Christmas tree... your branches green in summers glow and evergreen in winters snow...all sung loud and clear!
The dancing girls love their skirts and were twirling all around the hall.
After coffee and dog walks it’s back in to work to paint more scenery.
- Location
- Isle of Man
...well it was yesterday, but I get a lovely warm smile when someone finds our cosy, fuzzy forum.
This made me giggle if that makes you feel any better..
The only thing I’d say (and please tell me to shut up and mind my own business if I’m sticking my nose in) is how many times are you recalling him? Just because I NEVER recall Stanley unless I have to.
I have my actual recall which means Stanley come right this second and my come on Stanleyyyy which is like hurry up man (while he’s deciding what to pee on etc) but it’s just more guidance than me actually expecting him to fully listen and respond. Same as when he’s playing I’ll say “time to go” but that’s not his recall, there’s no big deal if he won’t come in that instance.
I just save his recall for if I really need it because then I feel as though he knows I’m being serious. We practice it sometimes, but I genuinely use it very rarely on his walks x
Boogie
Moderator
- Location
- Manchester UK
I practice recall once or twice each walk - with catfood.
- Location
- Cornwall , UK
Big smile this morning when Paul said " You look tired , go back to bed for an hour or two " . Didn't need any second asking ! Sleeping on the whole bed with no snoring or snuffling , bliss ! xx