Just seen something on the local news about a vet being convicted for passing off puppies from farms and abroad as fit and healthy. can remember his name now but initials were D D. B*****d !
Usually you have to vote with your feet Im afraid or do it yourself. I have been on a yard like this and stayed because of the wonderful hacking. I ended up replacing fencing and door bolts. Once I moved away onto a properly maintained yard I marvel how I stood it !
I am musing on taking on casual horse holiday work, not living in, just local to me, field visits. poo picking etc. in a very ad hoc basis
I assume I would need some form of insurance,can I get this through BHS, and also is there somewhere I can crib a pro forma type/terms and conditions of...
Never seen the fields so wet and churned up not helped by the pony charging about like a mad thing because I was late going up! Went early today and she's quite happy ignoring me and grazing, I am permanently head to toe in waterproofs between dog walking and horse chores. Sick of the weather...
Husky joined us today.My dog immediately began trembling when she saw him. Owner kept him on a lead, where he proceeded to pull her all over the place because he wanted to play with his mates. Apparently he has also had a go at a standard poodle ! I just kept my two on their leads until she...
Well just met husky again, I went out early to avoid! Mine on a lead, owner put husky on lead then proceeded to feed treats to two other dogs! They have no idea. Also apparently dog went for another one in the walking club yesterday, a little very shy cavalier. It seems to like being...
I have calmed down a bit since! Ive kept away for a couple of days because I don't want a 3 days in a row confrontation. I will rejoin group in the week and have an extra strong extending lead with a very heavy plastic handpiece that I will keep at the ready. Old girl was frightened last time as...
Owner is a lady who is actually very nice, which makes it difficult. Im going to steer clear for now, or else I might end up making things unpleasant for the other walkers, or clout the dog which is even worse .PaS no its an unofficial sort of accidental group!
He is with us to socialise though he's not a puppy. He does get on with most of the other dogs although he is very bargy and has sent my Gordon flying a couple of times as she is very pottery on her back legs.. He suddenly seems to have taken a dislike to her, she doesn't have a nasty bone in...
My old Gordon has been attacked twice in two days by a husky.The owner and dog have joined our group over the past couple of weeks
Once was when we were out with our usual doggie group of about 7 dogs, all different all get on, and treats were involved, so OK understandable perhaps, then again...
My old Gordon comes alive in the evenings. Im beginning to wonder if she is a vampire :D Just when Im trying to settle down for the evening, she wants to be in/out several times, then we have to play ball, while other dog gets really annoyed. Then we have the ritual noisy licking of paws and...
Bent first finger (haynet tieing syndrome) dry eyes most of the time in winter from wind and shavings blowing in !
I don't look in the mirror either unless I am meeting someone for lunch, usually about every 2 months, then I get a terrible shock :D