This is Penny, our 2-year old cocker spaniel.
Six months ago I had agreed to foster her (I'm a member of a rescue organisation) and so the plan was to work with her for a few weeks then prepare an assessment so she would go to a suitable forever home. I had already been given a list of the problems the owners had been unable to cope with: 'uncontrollable', constant barking, refusing to obey commands, lead-pulling, aggression, etc. But even when collecting her it was quickly clear to me that a) they had no clue whatsoever as to how to look after a dog and b) Penny had completely dominated them as a result.
Back home the work began. She is certainly a strong-willed girl so it took time and patience on our part to get her to comply, but it was clear that 'inside' she was a sweet and gentle soul that just needed time, boundaries and affection to bring her on. After a few weeks she had responded so well that the decision was made to keep her ourselves and now she's unrecognisable as the 'old' Penny. Happy to meet other dogs, loves the beach and the moors, responds well to commands and only barks briefly at strangers coming to the property. Still a bit 'pully' on the lead but it's coming along.
In short, the 'problems' were her previous owners, not Penny.
A rare sit still moment when out:
She's decided it is her role to greet returning surfers:
And to patrol the beaches to watch out for returners:
The current 'bestest' toy ever (this does change weekly though):
Not too impressed about the passport colour though...
R
Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain.
Well done, she looks lovely!Originally Posted by Man of Kent
We've had this little lurcher for a month now. RSPCA rescue dog from an "unsuitable" home. Well she's lovely and has such a gentle character. She's a bit thick though......
Saturday afternoon snooze.
Mixing the Incoming thread with the dogs thread.
Meet Herbert. Due at home the first week of February.
Jealous. Very! Looks a beaut. (puppers always do!)
The most tranquile thing to do is to watch them sleep with no care in the world. I said it before and I'll say it again - this is the best thread on TZUK ever
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Great! Keep those Herbert pics coming!
I wish I had a whole cocker spaniel. I just have the head, snout and paws.
Look into my eyes, look into my eyes, the eyes, the eyes, not around the eyes, don't look around my eyes, look into my eyes,
My wife was throwing out some old cushions, but Dot claimed them.
She had a nice rest on them before ripping them to bits.
"Take them if you can".
Cheers,
Neil.
Wot No Biscuits?
(I’m all about the ancient cultural references this weekend)
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Great pic Neil!. As if she's telling you: "Let's fight over it! C'mon, make my day!"My wife was throwing out some old cushions, but Dot claimed them.
She had a nice rest on them before ripping them to bits.
"Take them if you can".
Menno
Hurlie. 10 weeks old and settling in.
I love this thread! I cannot wait to watch our 2 dogs open their presents tomorrow. Watching them tear paper apart is a simple pleasure.
That would be the exact outcome Menno, EBT's love fighting.
My youngest son's girlfriend thought she'd have a bit of rough and tumble today with Dot - she soon shot up from the floor looking a bit frightened.
Dot wouldn't bite you but she loves a wrestle.
Cheers,
Neil.
Have a Very Merry Christmas
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Looks like some is ready for Christmas dinner
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Pippa cheekily waiting for her food! Messy dog!
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Loki opening his present (note his tail wagging so fast the camera can't catch it).
Then after a good walk out on the fells.
All too much
.....`i was hoping for a bigger chair for Christmas`...
My two lurchers. Not sure I’d have any other breed now, and sadly, the dogs homes are full of them.
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Yea, don't think he's realised that the chair doesn't grow as he grows. Was a great fit when he was younger but he's growing fast!
They’re two gorgeous Lurchers, for sure. The one on the left-hand side in the second picture has stunning markings. I just love Sighthounds. I have a Whippet called Eli and am considering a wee brother or sister for him.My two lurchers. Not sure I’d have any other breed now, and sadly, the dogs homes are full of them.
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But all the dogs in this thread are lovely.
Thank you. That’s Skye. She is 11 years old and is now retired from farm work. She’s beautiful, but so is Spring, the much younger collie/greyhound lurcher.
Some more of the lurchers plus Boris the cockapoo, our third dog, in one of the shots.
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Hurlie out for a walk in the light Christmas day snow.
Gorgeous. Is he a wheaten terrier? I love the grey wispy bits, sadly they always disappear as they get older.
Our schnauzer/bichon at 13 weeks:
And at 4 years:
Out for a Boxing day walk with Poppy
When you said Christmas Dinner in the hotel restaurant a silly hat wasn't the first thing that came to mind tbh!
Yes, a wheaten.She's Irish coated though, so while she'll lose the black after her first trim, the texture of her coat won't change.
That’s because the human is a little bit bonjour and always making fun, no respek whatsoever :))When you said Christmas Dinner in the hotel restaurant a silly hat wasn't the first thing that came to mind tbh!
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Very true! He enjoyed his turkey though!
Every cloud eh
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The JR enjoys a Christmas toy while staffie cross wonders when his next meal is coming.
Bless.
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Found this.
Found this.
^
...and stolen, thanks!
Loki (the Lab) and his mate Al having a great time on the beach:
Winston. On lookout. Must think he’s a parrot.
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New Year's Day visit to the pub.
Young Betty looking angelic under the tree!
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Gorgeous, springers are great, and I see yours drink pints.New Year's Day visit to the pub.
J
Crisps or pork scratchings?New Year's Day visit to the pub.
How old ? Reminds me of my brother in law's old dog, what a great dog he was. Just the right amount of loopyYoung Betty looking angelic under the tree!
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Don't be so low brow! We had halloumi chips with a spicy tomato dip.
She’s 6 months old.How old ? Reminds me of my brother in law's old dog, what a great dog he was. Just the right amount of loopy
....and she’s nuts!
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Ha ha don't worry they grow out of the nutty phase .......She’s 6 months old.
....and she’s nuts!
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At about 10 years old.
Think she deserves a big belly rub, very cute.
Hurlie likes lying in the sun. She'd just finished a nice long walk
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