Recent content by quagga

I rinse my cockers off all the time - not because they smell but because they get covered in mud (and I'm soft and let them on the sofas :p ). So unless there's a river/pond at the end of our walk or it's exceptionally dry then they end up having a rinse most days. I just chuck them in the...

My younger dog used to do this too. I used it as an opportunity to practice his recall and heelwork - I could tell when he was about to start being a pest and called him back to me and asked him to heel for 30 secs then released him. He used to do it when over excited (like he was redirecting...

Ohhhh he is lovely! The pink on his wee nose is sooo cute. I secretly want a BC but I don't 'do' fluffy so obviously I need a nice short haired one like Pip :p

Have to say I didn't have much luck with these ruffwear ones http://www.ruffwear.co.uk/dog-gear/dog-boots/summit-trextm-new-pairs They seem well made and would probably be great in dry conditions/ flat ground/ with a sensible dog but they only lasted about 10 mins on an offlead cocker in a wet...

I've never had a whippet, but have you considered a staffie? More chilled than a spaniel but definitely more biddable then a sighthound - there are SBTs working in obedience, working trials etc. I have thought about a whippet too but it just seems like too much of a gamble on recall and...

I say staffie bitch too!

In all honesty I will probably end up with another spaniel because they are pretty much perfect in my eyes and although I consider other breeds I just have a feeling that when it really comes down to it I won't really want anything else. It's definitely nice to know that it can be done with a...

Interested in this too - I've always had working cockers but my circumstances will change this year (moving to a city, living alone). I am thinking about a whippet as next dog as I think they will suit my lifestyle more, but at the same time I love the busy brain of a spaniel - always ready to...

I end up washing my spaniels off at least once a day at this time of year. Only takes 30 seconds, just take them straight into the shower when we get in and wash legs and belly (water only, no shampoo). Tempted by a lab next time cos I'm bored of the washing !!

Thanks! I did take them, just wish I could master the action shot!!

Working cockers (you did ask!!!!!) Together Old girl Poppy (12) Casper (5) BOING Poppy Casper with his catnip mice Crashed out

Love them all, but the dogs win for me! I am a dog person, have been obsessed with them since I was a child (amazed a woman in a park by identifying her Italian Greyhound when I was about 5). I adored my pony, I had her for 9 years and cried buckets when I sold her (went away to uni), but if...

Wet a flannel or towel then freeze it! Antlers are good to., I haven't tried bull bars or root chews but have heard good things :)

Frankly I would be beyond appalled if my dog was attacked by a dog known to be dog aggressive - you say this has happened five times!!! I don't think you'll have any success 'solving' her issues at this point. You either manage - ALWAYS on lead/flexi/longline and muzzled when out, go out at odd...

I have to say I would disagree with the above, ignoring her is not helping and she is clearly very upset (this might end up exacerbating the issue as she's learning that being alone at night is traumatic). She's a tiny baby removed from her mother and siblings and terrified! I'd either have her...