Meeting a rescue dog tonight!

[daffy44]

Shes gorgeous!! I'm delighted for you!!

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

Lord, that was quick-a sensible rescue?! We’ll obviously need lots of pics!

 

[ArklePig]

Lord, that was quick-a sensible rescue?! We’ll obviously need lots of pics!

It's been a whirlwind! Once they spoke with our vet for a reference and did a thorough home check they were just like do you want to take her now? No time like the present ?

 

[smolmaus]

Good! Homes! Get! Dogs!

 

[bonny]

She’s lovely, looks like a happy dog who’s landed on her paws with you x

 

[ArklePig]

We've just been outside for a wee and she pointed at a neighbours cat who likes to come by sometimes! I dunno why I'm getting excited at a pointer x pointing lol but it was so cute
. I wish I got a pic. So far not at the pigs. She's had a sniff around their home and ignored them otherwise.

We are smitten with her

 

[smolmaus]

I have never seen a pointer point in real life, I would lose my mind!! ? good girl Fodhla!!!

 

[ArklePig]

Anyone have any good tips for cleaning up dog poo on carpet ? she couldn't have gone downstairs on the wooden floor or on the lino of course. ?

 

[Bradsmum]

So glad it's worked out for you (minus the accident). Hope all goes well and she settles quickly. Here's to many happy years of waggy tails and glorious walks.

Ps she looks a sweetie.

 

[Clodagh]

She’s beautiful.
I recommend crate training to help with poo accidents!
Failing that we have a dustpan and brush for the bulk, then kitchen towel, then a floor cloth with plenty of warm water and a small dash of fairy. Fairy not good for carpets though ?.

 

[skinnydipper]

She is very pretty and looks to have made herself at home

Anyone have any good tips for cleaning up dog poo on carpet

Clean up any solids as best you can, if she is a bit loose then a spatula comes in handy , wash with cloth and water, blot with paper towel, then use Simple Solution Stain and Odour Remover.

 

[ArklePig]

Thanks! Will try the above with today's accidents, I'm sure we'll have some. She's a good girl, she just doesn't really know anything and I'm sure she's a bit nervous of her new surroundings.

 

[Barton Bounty]

Shes lovely and on the sofa already so clearly very clever ???

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Lovely!
I second the suggestion to crate train. It gives them a sense if security to have somewhere enclosed of their own

 

[bonny]

I would be reluctant to cage an adult dog if she hasn’t been before. Hopefully last nights accident was a one off due to nerves and she will settle quickly with you

 

[skinnydipper]

AP said she had been crated for long periods of time in her previous home.

If AP decides not to use a crate I'm sure little Fodhla will find a favourite spot to settle in, or several

 

[Goldenstar]

She is lovely .
I would try the crate , and see how it goes she may well go oh yes crate straight way and settle , if the associations are bad she will tell you then I would consider a play pen if you have room .
I still have mine up for Pearl because she loves it she pops in when every she needs down time or she thinks it’s good idea as in leaving the scene of a crime .

 

[babymare]

Awwwwww she is gorgeous ?

 

[Shady]

More photos please

 

[Clodagh]

AP said she had been crated for long periods of time in her previous home.

If AP decides not to use a crate I'm sure little Fodhla will find a favourite spot to settle in, or several

I only recommend them as it makes house training so much easier, unless you don’t work or need to leave them alone.
She might like it, or she might not. If AP doesn’t want to, and many don’t, then you work a different way of doing things.

 

[Shady]

We've just been outside for a wee and she pointed at a neighbours cat who likes to come by sometimes! I dunno why I'm getting excited at a pointer x pointing lol but it was so cute
. I wish I got a pic. So far not at the pigs. She's had a sniff around their home and ignored them otherwise.

We are smitten with her

I'm not surprised you're smitten, she is lovely
I love it when my Weims point. Both did it at the same time the other day......and then promptly buggered off after the thing they were pointing at
Wishing you and Fodhla years of joy together. x

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

Mitch points, it makes me die laughing!

I think crate training is a great idea. Maybe feed her in there and build it up.

 

[Clodagh]

I'm not surprised you're smitten, she is lovely
I love it when my Weims point. Both did it at the same time the other day......and then promptly buggered off after the thing they were pointing at
Wishing you and Fodhla years of joy together. x

Pointy dogs pointing is the best thing. My cousin rescued a show bred GSP who had a terrible life. The first time out in her garden, trembling with weakness, he pointed at a pigeon. ?

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

Pointy dogs pointing is the best thing. My cousin rescued a show bred GSP who had a terrible life. The first time out in her garden, trembling with weakness, he pointed at a pigeon. ?

??

 

[Shady]

Pointy dogs pointing is the best thing. My cousin rescued a show bred GSP who had a terrible life. The first time out in her garden, trembling with weakness, he pointed at a pigeon. ?

Oh bless. x
It's about the only time mine look intelligent and well trained

 

[TGM]

She is gorgeous and very spanielly! I would second the suggestion to either crate train her, or restrict her to the hard floor areas of your home whilst she is unsupervised. It is more difficult to clear up accidents from carpet, plus if there is any lingering smell afterwards it can encourage them to toilet there again. Also if they feel the urge to urinate they are more likely to do it on carpet as it soaks it up and stops them getting wet feet (bit like on grass). They are more likely to hold their bladder if their only option is to wee on a hard floor.

 

[Tiddlypom]

She is lovely!

Do also remember that it is perfectly normal to go through a stage of 'what on earth have we done?' when getting a new dog, cat, horse or baby no matter how much you think you are prepared! You turn your life upside down to welcome the much wanted new arrival, and then wonder what on earth were you thinking of doing upsetting your previously orderly life .

 

[ArklePig]

She is gorgeous and very spanielly! I would second the suggestion to either crate train her, or restrict her to the hard floor areas of your home whilst she is unsupervised. It is more difficult to clear up accidents from carpet, plus if there is any lingering smell afterwards it can encourage them to toilet there again. Also if they feel the urge to urinate they are more likely to do it on carpet as it soaks it up and stops them getting wet feet (bit like on grass). They are more likely to hold their bladder if their only option is to wee on a hard floor.

Thank you so much this makes sense, thanks everyone else too.

Yes we are going to borrow a crate today and let her guide us on how she feels about it and if it's a go will get her one. She wouldn't touch the bed we bought her yesterday but today she has learned when she gets on the bed she gets a lot of praise, we decided not to push it and then she took herself to it voluntarily and seems to like it. I just want her to feel comfortable so it's a start.

OH is very impressed with the collective knowledge and advice on this forum, I hope he doesn't join up for himself ?

 

[MrsMozartleto]

Thank you all for your patience lol.

This is Fodhla (pronounced Foal-ah).

Named after my granddad's Irish Water Spaniel when I was a kid, who was in turn named after an Irish goddess.

Oh how beautiful! Happy days indeed lass.

 

[ArklePig]

We've had some number ones and number twos outside. She is still a little bit shy about it but at least now there's a positive behaviour to reinforce whereas yesterday evening we couldn't really get her to go outside at all. I'm so proud of my best girl, I can't explain how much I already love her.