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FergusG Sep 2016 9:23am, 4 Sep 2016 333 posts	0 FergusG That sounds very familiar Sharkie. My Labrador (Stella) brings you whatever she finds, but the Whippet (Cleo) prances around just out of reach gloating and showboating with her prize.
Red Ant Sep 2016 3:51pm, 5 Sep 2016 3,623 posts	0 Red Ant I've finally managed to get onto the local beginners dog training lessons for Dexter... I'm secretly dreading it as I will be bollocked for being a rubbish dog owner As for recall... Dexter does come back but only when he's ready!! I'm so impressed with how everyone is getting on with their dogs
FergusG Sep 2016 3:59pm, 5 Sep 2016 345 posts	0 FergusG I wouldn't worry RA- you and Dexter are both their to learn along with all the others. I doubt many trainers would survive in business for too long if they dished out bollockings rather than encouragement and advice, and the very fact you've signed up already marks you out as not being a "rubbish owner"!
Red Ant Sep 2016 4:01pm, 5 Sep 2016 3,625 posts	0 Red Ant Thanks for that FergusG. Dexter's 4.5 years old so I'm not sure how good he will be. I think his original owner might have taken him to Puppy Training Classes but I'm not sure. Let's hope old dogs can learn new tricks
BaronessBL Sep 2016 4:35pm, 5 Sep 2016 5,868 posts	0 BaronessBL We had an older dog (he might have been 7 or 8) who came to the first class I used to take Wanda to and he managed to learn enough to pass his KCGC Bronze. Admittedly nobody was more surprised than his owner and she decided to quit while she was ahead..... I'm sure Dexter will be fine and will learn lots
D2 Sep 2016 4:35pm, 5 Sep 2016 8,972 posts	0 D2 Mine dragged me round the training field on the end of his lead last week........... goodness only knows what this week's class will bring, I shouidnt worry RA!
LazyDaisy Sep 2016 4:37pm, 5 Sep 2016 15,598 posts	0 LazyDaisy Michelle and Lisa (Flossie's trainers) were adamant that no dog was ever too old to learn, it just might take a bit longer the older the dog was. I'm sure you and Dexter will get on well there RA.
Red Ant Sep 2016 6:23pm, 5 Sep 2016 3,626 posts	0 Red Ant Thanks everyone for the encouragement. KCGC Bronze - that's something to aim for (OK let's just get through the beginners class first )
Alice the Camel Sep 2016 6:41pm, 5 Sep 2016 2,918 posts	0 Alice the Camel Charlie was castrated last Thursday (ouch!). He recovered very quickly, back to his usual bouncy self by the next day. The vet told me to keep him calm for the next week, no long walks, no running off lead, no jumping or stretching - IMPOSSIBLE!!!! He ate his cone in the first 24hours, having worked out very quickly that if he walked into a door frame/table leg or suchlike hard enough it would unclip. He now has one of those Comfy Collars - looks like those neck pillows people take on planes. He can still reach to lick his wound but it's just enough of a distraction to stop him being constantly at it. Oh, and he's gone back to peeing like a girl....
BaronessBL Sep 2016 6:49pm, 5 Sep 2016 5,869 posts	0 BaronessBL Poor little chap.....I'm sure he'll be back to lifting his leg once it's all healed. Glad to hear that it doesn't appear to be troubling him too much though!!