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Julie Ann

I am so very sorry to hear that your daughter has to have her dog rehomed but if the dog is always trying to escape " me thinks " that the dog is not a happy one. I have never chained a dog in my life and never will but under certain circumstances can understand why people do so. Especially if there are small children around that were not present with the dog since it was a pup.

I have two, my bully Diana who has ruined my furniture and will not think twice of nipping my ankles if she does not get the attention that she wants when she wants it.

Also, Rooney a Bison Frieze, they are known for hand and finger biting to get attention, the two of them are like grandchildren, which I don't have.

Having said that I am not sure I would trust my babies around young children as they are both very possessive and jealous of one another.

I spend years working as a claims examiner and had to deal with a number of cases when the trusted family dog attacked a new baby in the house that was given more attention then the dog. So if said dog is unhappy I agree that a new home should be found for the dog, not only for the dog's sake but for the well being of the child. Animals are lovable but so unpredictable.



Chris of Wessex,

Lol.. I remember the story of your Max which you told when I was complaining about my Diana chewing my furniture, and opening the pantry door and eating whatever she could reach. At the time OH kept accusing me of forgetting to close the door until he saw her open the door with his own eyes.

I am so sorry to hear that Max is no longer with you.
After the last of our three dogs died in his sleep, of old age. I said never again but the house was so very quite and I could feel Scott's presence in every corner. So had to get new babies to complete our lives.

We are having problems with her again as she has just turned two years old and I think that is when the back teeth, wisdom teeth whatever they are called are coming through and my furniture is under attack again. I used a very strong chili sauce which I painted on the furniture when she was younger but that makes no difference as she loves the taste.

Lindy who loves animals more then people.

;)))))))))))))))))

P.S. If my english is not so good, I really do not give a chit .

When I got my labrador cross, just after my son's 4th birthday, I was trying to find a bigger house to move to with a private garden as I was living in one which was bisected (terraced house type) and because the neighbours who had a dog kept outside in all weathers, wouldn't keep the gate to the road closed when I wanted the pup to have some fresh air and exercise extra to her walks, I chained her on a long chain to the rotary linen line which worked well.

When we moved she was only a year old and my son 5, and I used the chain to stop her dashing out the door at any opportunity because I could never guarantee the postman, milkman etc would close the front gate and it wasn't easy to check before opening the door to visitors etc. and sometimes my son would get to the door before me. She had the run of the hall and her food and water was within reach and she could also get well into the doorway area of the sitting room so she had plenty of leeway and it was only while we were in and out, most of the time she was loose. The chain was about 8 yards long and I just looped it round the lowest part of the stair-rails. I imagine that's the kind of chain Julie's daughter has.

It will be better if the dog can be rehomed to somewhere where there is a bigger family so they can give the dog more attention and probably take it out more too. It's hard work with a small child and a pet, I used to be holding the dog with one hand and my son's hand with the other hand, so never able to teach the dog to walk without pulling. When we were out on walks I would tell her to sit at the kerb before we crossed, I saw motorists smiling as they passed us waiting, and realised why, my son was squatting down the other side of me showing Daisy-dog what to do lol

We had her for 12 years from the age of 6 weeks and saw her first at a day old, sadly she got mammary cancer and we lost her. She escaped a couple of times, once when the wind had blown down the back garden gate and I didn't notice as I blearily eyed let her out for her morning tiddle, she just loved to go out exploring the dog walk wooded area 100 yds from the house but it wasn't fun having to dash out with a coat over my nightie and wellies on to go and fetch her, I didn't realise she was gone till I called her in and found the gate down and no dog!

Lizx

Lindy - our behaviourist told us to soak Monty's lead when as a pup he was chewing through them. We used chilli sauce which we then ended up adding hot chillii paste and then vindaloo paste to it. Result - for the rest of his life he could not wait for the leftovers when we had very hot chilli (used to remind us of film K9) or when son had his very hot vindaloo. He drooled whilst he was waiting!!!!!

Lol Chris,

OH made a chicken BBQ that he paints with hot chili sauce, the night before, a homemade recipe that is a big hit with a lot of his friends.

Diana loves BBQ's she sits next to him and the drool is like two live slimy aliens that hang from her mouth,..Yuuk..! We always have a kitchen paper roll on hand to clean her face.

Sometimes Vitor goes over board and it is too hot for my stomach and I really get p****d off with him, as then I cannot eat it, but it does not bother our Diana, she loves the taste of his chili sauce .

Lindy ;)))))))))))))))

just to let you all knwo

i havent had a look since i started this thread

but sammy is moving to a foster home tomorrow,
and daughter has reluctantly come to terms i think with it, till tomorrow comes

its a place near hear who arranges foster homes for pets, recommended by local animal sanctuary,
sammy will be liveing in yorkshire,
she should be happy there

shes escaped every day since i added last week shes such a devil,
but affectionate, tho a bit too strong, she doesnt realise how strong,
will go back and have read thru all the threads,
thanks all who took time to add
xx

well firstly
now ive read thru the thread id like to appologise for not replying sooner,
so busy with work and the kids, though they are grown up, and you know life in general,

also apologise to anyone who was upset by any comments, by me or anyone,

to reply to sylvia

Is not a TALE it is a true life real happeneing , and i just added it in conversation, as a lot of us do,
i wasnt asking anyone to rehome sam, i just added it, sat here one evening as you do,
my daughter has been brought up a caring individual, ,
to be honest i cant remember exact dates, but i believe babes arrived first, as is usually best, as dogs or pets in general usually react better being the new kid on the block rather than having a new arrival brought on thier territory,
doggy is very much loved and addored, and not wanted to be parted with,
however in her own interest its felt she needs more freedom to run, more work, as noone knew how big she would grow either, not even the vets,
whilst she is good with baby / well toddler as she is 2 year old now, you can never trust um completely, and she has become heavy, (this is due to her breed i believe)
with the best of intentions ayoung women gave this dog a much needed home with love and attention, i agree not well thought out maybe at the time, but hey, does any of us when we have a heart,

as for my spelling mistakes, i do make errors,
i do correct a lot, as i write back wards, jumbled, and gobbledeegook,
part of its down to fibromyalgia (fibrofog) part of it i blame on being left handed, the left side of brain works first before right,
and the rest is down to be just being fed up of correcting senctences,

sylivia did i kill anyone,?
tjhought not,

so
to end this
thanks guys for all who added,
all who cared,
and all who gave thier storys of lives with thier pets, god im getting my Is and Es mixxed up tonight

the chain to anyone who was worried was only there to stop her escaping for part of time, she is allowed in the home , during day when little visitors are not around, she never got entangled or in difficulty,
and she is always hugged and cuddled,
she just needs fields to play

Julie Ann really pleased to hear that your daughter has found a good place for her dog :))

She has given it a chance in life, which it may well not have had if she had turned her back at the vets and is to be much respected for making the hard decision to continue doing what will be best for the dog long term.

Rose xx

thanks rose

its good to hear it put like that

shes gona be in right state tomorrow,
she went with hubby to our vets when we had to have our molly put down and that only just over a year ago,
so shes still trying to deal with that,
she couldnt leave her dog sam at the rspca or a sanctuary, she wanted to find best home for her,
sam would love being on a farm i think,

Glad Sammy is sorted - it will be for the best although your daughter will miss her but knows she has done the best for the dog.

I hope Sammy will be very happy .I know your daughter will feel upset having to let him go ,but it will be for the best.Thank goodness for people who are willing to give pets another chance!!.I have always taken the unwanted.

Hope your daughter is ok when taking Sammy to the foster home and that Sammy is happy with her new owners, I am sure she will soon settle down again.
On our local Gumtree page, there are several people getting rid of dogs and cats for different reasons, some financial, some because they are having to downsize to flats and such, and it's very sad to see them being advertised, good job I know I can't afford to take on any animals at the mo, or have them here at o.h's house or I would be a softie and want to have them all.

Lizx

Morning Julie Ann,

I am so glad to hear that all work out well for your daughter and for Sammy.

As for been left handed, I know how how you feel as I am 100% left handed which can make life difficult in a right handed world. My eldest son is also left handed but only writes with his left hand. When he was a baby my "outlaws" would take things out of his left hand and put it in his right hand and I would go ballistic.

No matter ho many times I told them not to do that I was just ignored. I believe it is genetic, my maternal grandmother was also left handed.

Have a nice day!

Lindy ;))

Hello Julie Ann.....so pleased to hear Sammy is going to have a new home,l do hope your daughter and family are ok when it happens, nothing worse than losing a dog whether it be rehoming or being put to sleep.
l was one of those who was thinking on the lines that your daughter perhaps should'nt have taken on the dog in the first place and l am sorry for misjudging her.

Take care.

jude x