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Title: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria SORTED
Post by: JackSpratt on April 15, 2009, 10:32:20 AM
Any time after the 21st. I'm aware this is a trek, so a chain will probably work better! The dog is currently in the Urgent section (will put a link up later) and after confirming this is acceptable to his current owner I think it's best to put the wheels in motion. (That sounds like a bad joke in the transport section!)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on April 15, 2009, 11:21:43 AM
After 21st we could take him Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday, Barnsley to Kendal area other than that Sunday but wouldn't be full distance to Cumbria then.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: moira on April 15, 2009, 11:53:09 AM
I dont know if I can help at all but I am driving from Leicester to Carnforth (Lancs) on Saturday (18th) and could take him to Cumbria. However, must note I only have small car (Nissan Micra) and it doesn't have dog screen. Depends how well he travels and how safe it would be. Anyway, pm me if I can be off help.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on April 15, 2009, 15:23:43 PM
Moira, thanks for the offer. But Woowoo is away the weekend before hence the date of the 21st. Sorry Janey am terrible with locations, will look up the stretch you're prepared to do. :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on April 15, 2009, 15:57:36 PM
JS if someone can just do that first leg from Nottingham to Woolley Edge Services we'll do the rest right up to Cumbria.  Where in Cumbria is it?
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: MrsR on April 15, 2009, 16:21:38 PM
Guys to say I would help but think best I bow out this one due to my current situation, hope you understand.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on April 15, 2009, 16:24:02 PM
Woowoo? Can you PM Janey and tell her where you are in Cumbria? :) Will try and hunt down someone to do the first leg. Will also pass on current owners phone number to Woowoo, and phone the owner tonight regarding the plan.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on April 15, 2009, 17:42:59 PM
Ok will do. I think he will benefit from being with my girl, we might be able to sort his Seperation Anxiety in time. I've told Fred he's coming :rofl:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on April 15, 2009, 18:24:31 PM
Just one thing JS whoever does the first leg really need to meet us at Woolley Services early morning because it's a bit of a hike.

Will pm you shortly Woowoo
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on April 15, 2009, 20:08:51 PM
You aren't kidding! I've just looked it up. You are an absolute star, Janey - thank you.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on April 16, 2009, 07:54:18 AM
it's ok, glad to help  :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on April 20, 2009, 22:26:53 PM
Blimey, organising this first bit's proving to be difficult. It's odd because I think how far you're going to drive Janey and it seems mad that noone on the other sites is prepared to do what is essentially a run that will take roughly 2 hours out of  their day. :doh:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: bonnielass on April 20, 2009, 22:34:15 PM
I would have offered to do the run to Wolley edge as i know it well but unfortunatelt  1. im at work in the week so only available at weekends and 2 my car is not very reliable at the moment plus ive developed an oil leak somewhere,if i had other transport i would willingly have helped out
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on April 22, 2009, 10:31:58 AM
Blimey, organising this first bit's proving to be difficult. It's odd because I think how far you're going to drive Janey and it seems mad that noone on the other sites is prepared to do what is essentially a run that will take roughly 2 hours out of  their day. :doh:

Any luck yet JS?
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on April 22, 2009, 15:50:52 PM
Not yet. Have posted on another three dog forums in the last two days - I have no idea why it's proving so difficult but will keep trying!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on April 22, 2009, 21:23:20 PM
Keep up the good work hun .... you know I'd offer to help but I really don't think a lurcher and mylittle car would be a good combination  ;)

Good luck  :hug:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on April 22, 2009, 23:07:27 PM
I can see why you'd be reluctant. It's not really built for a big dog your car! ;)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on April 23, 2009, 21:38:40 PM
I've tried a friend and a Lurcher rescue number that I have, but no luck. Hopefully we'll hear something soon.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on April 24, 2009, 12:50:59 PM
Thanks Woowoo, I'm still not having any luck either. :(

Could you phone his current owner and keep her updated? I don't want her to think we've forgotten him!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on April 24, 2009, 15:54:19 PM
I'll give her a ring this evening. I don't know if I can do anymore?  :hug:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Karen-covcats on April 24, 2009, 17:48:41 PM
Hi sorry i havent looked at this section for a while. Im in coventry but dont mind coming up and doing the nottingham to woolley edge services if you still need someone.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on April 24, 2009, 19:53:09 PM
I've been trying to find someone all afternooon, we do still need that section doing don't we J.S? Would be wonderful if we could get him sorted thank you for your offer.
 Have spoken to Cain's owner and she thought we had forgotten, he is still with her though - thankfully!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on April 24, 2009, 21:11:48 PM
Karen, you'd do that? You and Janey are wonderful! :)

I think all that needs to be done is for numbers to be exchanged between everyone doing the run and Woowoo. So, if Karen can get in touch with Cains owner (WooWoo, you need to PM the number!) and organise collecting him, then Janey needs Karens number and WooWoo needs Janeys.....I think that's right!

I'm so pleased that she didn't let him go to just anyone. I mislaid the number (it was on a post it that disappeared from the PC!) and didn't want to bother her until I knew someone could help for definite.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on April 25, 2009, 07:42:21 AM
 I will give woowoo a ring this morning and see what we can arrange  :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on April 25, 2009, 10:01:53 AM
This thread is so building up to dancing bananas on completion! ;) You guys are so great pulling together and helping Cain to a new home.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Karen-covcats on April 25, 2009, 10:35:07 AM
Ive just pm'd janeyk with my number and i have Cains and Woowoo's numbers so we can try and arrange a day. I replied to this before i looked at the thread with his piccie he is lovely. I shall have to give myself a good talking to not to just drive home with him :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on April 25, 2009, 10:52:21 AM
ah! I was just about to pm you Karen (after chatting to my sister on the phone which is usually for an hour  :evillaugh:) I rang woowoo earlier so I'll give you a ring.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on April 25, 2009, 12:05:47 PM
Right, after lots of phone calls  :evillaugh: it's looking like it will be Bank Holiday Monday as that seems to fit in with all of us, just to arrange times now, so fingers crossed Caine will be in a lovely new home a week on Monday  :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Karen-covcats on April 25, 2009, 18:18:57 PM
JUst spoke to Cains owner and Bank holiday monday is fine so its all go for then ;D
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on April 25, 2009, 19:39:28 PM
Yep, I'll just sort out meeting times with woowoo and speak to Cains owner and just check about him travelling and things so all sounds good so far  :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on April 25, 2009, 21:12:59 PM
Ive just pm'd janeyk with my number and i have Cains and Woowoo's numbers so we can try and arrange a day. I replied to this before i looked at the thread with his piccie he is lovely. I shall have to give myself a good talking to not to just drive home with him :evillaugh:

Oi, You better not!!! :rofl: Really looking forward to seeing him. We've just been out for a couple of miles with our girl in the Lakes and I was just thinking how lovely it will be to have another one with us. :Luv2: Bank hol Mon gives me plenty of time to get things sorted for him - new collar etc!!! :evillaugh:Spoilt boy. Thanks guys xx
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on April 25, 2009, 21:37:19 PM
awww, he's going to be a spoilt boy  :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on April 25, 2009, 21:50:29 PM
You guys rock!! :)


Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 02, 2009, 20:26:11 PM
It'll not be long now!  I've spoken to Cain's owner today about transport etc, hope he travels ok.

We've been to PAH today  ;D and bought him a toy boot and a chewy bone to keep him happy on the way  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on May 02, 2009, 22:00:35 PM
Janey, you really are great.  :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 04, 2009, 06:35:20 AM
We'll be setting off at 7.30 to meet Karen at 8, been awake since 3.30  :Crazy: something woke me and couldn't get back to sleep  :tired:

Looking forward to meeting Cain and Karen and Rachael  ;D
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 04, 2009, 07:40:53 AM
Karen has just called as we were about to leave and she's running a bit late so we'll be meeting her about 8.30 now
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Karen-covcats on May 04, 2009, 10:30:17 AM
Just got back home after my leg of the journey. He is such a lovely dog and i was very well behaved and didnt just drive home with him, i was tempted though :evillaugh:
Hope all goes well with jane and im sure she will be with rachel soon.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on May 04, 2009, 10:41:39 AM
It's all very exciting - and you lot are all absolutely wonderful!!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Karen-covcats on May 04, 2009, 12:38:49 PM
i take my last post back. After cleaning my dads car out (hubby went off with mine so had to borrow dads) I think i did bring half of him back with me. Ive never seen so much hair in my life!!! :rofl:
He was lovely though cant wait to see piccies of him in his new home. ;D
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Angiew on May 04, 2009, 12:59:32 PM
well done everyone!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 04, 2009, 19:37:07 PM
Not been in long we went for a ride after dropping Cain off with Rachael.  It was lovely to meet Karen and Rachael and her husband :) I did log on while we were out to check Karen got back ok but couldn't post because was on OH's iphone.  Cain is just gorgeous, he was so well behaved and so loveable.  He kept sticking his face in mine and Steve's  :evillaugh: he just wanted fuss  :Luv2: he's a fab dog and should be really happy in his new home!  I have taken some pics of him but they were in the car so not sure how well they will turn out.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Kay and Penny on May 04, 2009, 19:41:37 PM
wonderful job Janeyk - lucky dog and lucky owner by the sound of it

I think some  :bow: :oolala: :Party 3: :clap:  are called for
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 04, 2009, 20:08:38 PM
Arghh wrote a long piece about him and it won't post!!!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 04, 2009, 20:42:20 PM
Well I'll start again! >:(

It's been eventful!

He lay in the back of the car and rested his head on my knee and kept getting up and kissing Dave! Found a littlle friend on him and sent that packing out of the car window at 70mph :rofl: So he had a bath and has been Frontlined too! Yes He does have a lot of hair! I was covered and the bath was full :evillaugh:

He seems to like cheese and certainly liked my cheese sandwich. He also managed to pinch a loaf of bread off the worktop! I rescued it though!

The cats have all met him and he got a bloody nose from Molly. Trevor headbutted him, Keidis hid under the table, Basil got a paw on the top of his head and Fred just gazed at him!!

He's eating well and has just done his first poo (had to share that!!).

There was alot of barking when he got out of the car and met the other dogs, but after a quick sniff  he was fine. I was towed off up the road, he is so strong, so off to PAH I went. Bought him a Halti harness and he walked beautifully in it.

He has got a proper husky tail and his ears are furry like a huskys too, but they fold back like a Lurchers! The rest of him is pure Lurcher. :Luv2:

So apart from a few run ins with the cats and a growl at Penny the Beagle over a bone he has been fine. :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 04, 2009, 20:43:48 PM
Oh yeah I missed out THANK YOU so much guys for all your help today! Rxxx :thanks:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Beth on May 04, 2009, 20:44:27 PM
Awwww he sounds so lovely :Luv2: piiiiiics please ;D
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 04, 2009, 21:11:26 PM
Glad he's settling in ok, I forgot to mention we were rather hairy too  :evillaugh: he's so lovely though
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 04, 2009, 22:00:10 PM
I'll try some more pics tomorrow I can't work out how to resize them, I'm so useless on this p.c :doh: Just off out for a walk now. :hug:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on May 04, 2009, 22:04:11 PM
:yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: Definitely time for these. :yayyy:

Well done everyone - and good luck in your new home, Cain!!

Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 05, 2009, 18:11:57 PM
A few pics we took of Cain, not that good because they were in the car, the first one is with his new boot and bone but a bit blurry!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 05, 2009, 18:13:32 PM
 :Luv: Isn't he just gorgeous!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Kay and Penny on May 05, 2009, 20:17:31 PM
the pics are lovely

and he really looks as if he was enjoying his trip oop North :Luv2:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: pappilon on May 05, 2009, 20:31:57 PM
Aww well done every one.

He is lovely. :Luv: Good luck with your new home and life. :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: MrsR on May 05, 2009, 20:39:45 PM
Well done everyone x x x x
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on May 05, 2009, 21:01:46 PM
He's so cute! What a happy looking dog. Well done all of you. :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Beth on May 05, 2009, 21:05:20 PM
He's so cute! What a happy looking dog. Well done all of you. :)

Just what i was thinking! And well done to you too, without you spotting him he'd never have found his new home. ;D :hug:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on May 05, 2009, 22:06:33 PM
Eh, I didn't do anything. I'm glad this lot did though! ;) C'mon WooWoo - we need an update. :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Beth on May 05, 2009, 23:13:05 PM
Eh, I didn't do anything. I'm glad this lot did though! ;) C'mon WooWoo - we need an update. :)

Wasn't it you who posted him on here :shify:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on May 06, 2009, 10:23:45 AM
Yep, but that's not really doing anything - just a transference of information already available. ;)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 06, 2009, 19:58:26 PM
How is Cain doing Woowoo?
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 06, 2009, 20:03:54 PM
Well he seems to like it here!  ;) He's flaked out on the rug in front of the fire.  :Luv2:

From his behaviour we don't think he's had much socialising, walking on a lead or playtime. Today he's been throwing the chicken and dinosaur around the sitting room. That is the first time he has played.

He can open doors, he pushes the handle down and then grasps it between his paws and pulls it towards him.

At night he is sleeping under our bed then he goes and gets in his bed. If Snookie barks at him he goes under there too!!! :rofl: :rofl:

The cats are getting a bit more used to him. Fred was playing with his tail earlier!

I can't seem to upload any photos yet as they need resizing and I have no idea how to do this. I'll get some more later and hope they are small enough. I know I'm useless! :doh:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 06, 2009, 20:05:26 PM
Oh and we have called him Finley which he seems to react to very well. I couldn't stand the thought of him being named after a murderer.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 06, 2009, 20:07:25 PM
So pleased he's settling in  :)

If you'd like me to resize the photos for you I will if you send them to me.

eta: Finlay is a great name!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 06, 2009, 21:12:44 PM
The hairy problem seems to have calmed down too. I've brushed and brushed him and there doesn't seem to be as much coming out :shocked: I no longer have an extra layer on my carpets. :rofl:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: MrsR on May 06, 2009, 21:23:27 PM
More photos wanted
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 06, 2009, 22:14:10 PM
Just sent them to Janey so hopefully on soon.  ;)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 06, 2009, 22:19:43 PM
Post is slow today  :-:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 06, 2009, 22:41:38 PM
If you don't receive it I'll try again!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Kay and Penny on May 06, 2009, 23:10:46 PM
why not open a photobucket account and resize them there?
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 06, 2009, 23:18:13 PM
If you don't receive it I'll try again!

Yep can you try again they've still not arrived.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 08, 2009, 09:56:19 AM
why not open a photobucket account and resize them there?
I'll try sometime, just been so busy and tiscali was down last night. Very windy up here.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 08, 2009, 20:05:36 PM
Here they are  ;D

I do love Cain with his dark eyes and black button nose  :Luv2:
I love your other dog too Woowoo :Luv:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 08, 2009, 20:16:06 PM
He's passed out on the floor! Got my friends Labradoodle staying at the moment and he loves her :Luv2: He is a sweetie and is learning his new name, well he already knows it.
Costing me a fortune with all the new toys and treats! Thinking about buying a van specially to transport him in comfort! :Crazy: :Crazy: :rofl: Oh and also a camper van for our hols, no I haven't won the lottery! Ordered a DAP plug in today to help him settle when we leave him. Left him for a few mins to go to Windermere and he was kept occupied with his Kong. :Luv:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 08, 2009, 20:19:48 PM
awww bless, sorry for saying Cain I forgot he's now FINLAY  :-[
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 08, 2009, 20:32:15 PM
HeHe it's fine I still call him that sometimes! :hug: Now wormed his way onto the settee next to Dave :Luv2:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on May 08, 2009, 21:49:32 PM
 :Luv: :Luv: Great stuff, Woowoo! Do you want me to separate this thread and put some of this iin the General chat section?
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 09, 2009, 17:36:44 PM
Had a bit of a setback last night :( Finley bit Fred(cat), he got a bit posessive over a toy and just grabbed him. So we put him in his crate. Fortunately Fred was ok, he just got fur. Fred is naturally wary of him now, but bless him still walked up to Finley as if to apologise! He then bit Snookie's leg as she went over to her Dad for a love, she bit him on the bum, he squeaked. I think he is really trying to make himself the 'Boss'. We are still trying. I'm going to have achat to one of the dog trainers in our area and see what they advise. Feel a bit low about it to be honest. I do wonder if there were other issues with him.
He certainly hasn't been walked much and how a child could walk him to the park to play football is beyond me!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on May 09, 2009, 19:50:45 PM
Did she say that was the case? That Cain/Finley was walked by a child?

Sorry to hear that he's being a bossy so and so. Hope the dog trainers can give you some good tips and keep us updated.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 09, 2009, 22:13:03 PM
Yes she said her son had taken him to the park and played football with him!
He has been quite good tonight though, we are trying to keep him at the bottom of the pecking order ;) i.e no getting on the settee and he is last to get a biscuit. He has been really good in his crate today, settled down and went to sleep. We won't give up easily on him :Luv2:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on May 09, 2009, 23:31:18 PM
I know you won't. He really does look a lovely dog - my partner was told more than once that if our cats had any tolerance whatsoever for dogs, I'd have been wanting to take him on. (I actually said I'd got new pictures of "my lurcher" earlier - a slip my partner now won't let me forget! :shy:)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 10, 2009, 07:15:09 AM
It does sound like he's seeing what he can get away with, rules and discipline so he knows what's allowed will hopefully do the trick, he's adapting to a totally different environment - he probably hasn't been given a consistent regime until now poor lad.  I hope he settles in soon, keep us updated.
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Beth on May 10, 2009, 09:19:50 AM
I'm afraid i don't go for the whole "pack leader" school of thought. :shy: Sounds to me like guarding behaviour, really common but can be difficult to train out. I've been in touch with a very highly regarded APDT dog trainer (who agrees with me re: pack leader stuff ;)) about my dogs guarding issues, and he's recommended clicker training, and using a click/reward every time he is nice to my other dog/doesn't guard. Tis as with everything, slow progress, :innocent: but we muddle along. I also have to make sure my dog doesn't have toys/treats around all the time to guard cos if they're there he's a nightmare, if they're not, he doesn't miss them.

If you have a look on the APDT or APBC sites you should be able to find someone really good locally. :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 10, 2009, 09:52:47 AM
I think the two are related though Beth, it sounds like Finley is unsure yet about things and as there are other pets around he's making sure he's not missing out on the attention and it's a case of what's mine mine and what's yours is mine.  I think a consistent routine and praise for good behavour should work well  :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 10, 2009, 17:21:11 PM
I'm afraid i don't go for the whole "pack leader" school of thought. :shy: Sounds to me like guarding behaviour, really common but can be difficult to train out. I've been in touch with a very highly regarded APDT dog trainer (who agrees with me re: pack leader stuff ;)) about my dogs guarding issues, and he's recommended clicker training, and using a click/reward every time he is nice to my other dog/doesn't guard. Tis as with everything, slow progress, :innocent: but we muddle along. I also have to make sure my dog doesn't have toys/treats around all the time to guard cos if they're there he's a nightmare, if they're not, he doesn't miss them.

If you have a look on the APDT or APBC sites you should be able to find someone really good locally. :)
I started with the clicker training, I trained a very aggressive German Shepherd with a clicker so I know that it works.  I also make sure he is fed in his crate and no treats are left around, so there is no chance of him nipping anyone. He is now going into his crate of his own accord to have a sleep.  :Luv2:
He has bonded very quickly with my husband and he poses no threat to me, but I'm afraid he really does need to know that he can't boss any of the other animals around. He's only young and it is like starting all over again and having to, in theory retrain him. I will have a look on the site for APDT. Thanks Beth.
I can tell from his behaviour that he has only been taught the basics. Softly softly catch yer monkey :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on May 10, 2009, 17:55:19 PM
Poor lad. I think it's really sad when people get a dog and then don't give it any structure. (My cousin is guilty of this - her and her partner "rescued" a staffy but she's received no training and as a result is really boisterous to the point where she runs at people and knocks them over.)

Brilliant that he knows the rules you've been trying to establish already. :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 12, 2009, 10:22:33 AM
How has Finley been Woowoo?
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 12, 2009, 21:21:00 PM
We have just been for a walk round the river and the clicker training is going really well. He hardly pulled at all. We also saw a small dog and I managed to make him sit and distract him and he never barked! Ge had a little snap at Snookie today but he has been a lot better.
He played and played out in the back today. We've left him for the last 2 days for a couple of hours and he has been fine in his crate.
still waiting for the behaviourist to ring back!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 12, 2009, 21:48:59 PM
That's sounding more positive it may just take a while for him to settle in hopefully as time goes on and he feels more secure things should improve.  He sounds happy, keep us updated  :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on May 12, 2009, 23:03:14 PM
Bless the poor lad - sounds like a serious lack of routine before he came to live with you, Woowoo. Sending Finley huge fusses!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 14, 2009, 19:33:17 PM
We've had a really good day with Finley today :wow: We walked him for a couple of miles this afternoon, through the fields and down through the woods.
We saw sheep, which he would've liked to of chased, cows which he sniffed and two ponies which he ignored! Walked him past three dogs and he had a bark at one and walked past the other two with minimum of fuss. He has started to get the hang of the sit command and towards the end of the walk he started to sit after the first 'SIT'. He walked perfectly to heel until he saw the sheep, then he pulled.  :evillaugh:
None of the cats have been chased today and we have had no snapping at Snookie, although we are still being very careful around food. He has also been a lot calmer in the house on a whole. Could it be the DAP plug in ???
So gold star for the boy today. He's passed out- Knackered ;)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on May 14, 2009, 22:30:47 PM
:yayyy: Go Finley!!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 14, 2009, 22:38:33 PM
 ;D  He's doing well! he's very lucky to have you and I bet he knows it
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 21, 2009, 22:21:03 PM
We've just been to the park and let Finley off for the first time. We have been practicing his recall - doggy boot camp here :rofl: Anyhow he ran and ran and ran. Then the 'boys' Misty and Trey two Whippets came on the field and he just played with them for ages. He's now knackered! He's doing really well. Got his girlfriend Charlie here at moment. :Luv2:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Kay and Penny on May 21, 2009, 22:24:25 PM
so glad it is now working out with him woowoo
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 21, 2009, 23:03:48 PM
Time and patience that's all he needs and a huge amount of love :Luv2:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on May 21, 2009, 23:53:16 PM
Yessss! :hug: Well done, Woowoo. :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on May 22, 2009, 07:09:29 AM
Yeay!! you could tell he'd make a wonderful pet he was such a loveable boy  :Luv:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on May 29, 2009, 20:55:54 PM
How's Finley doing? :)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on May 29, 2009, 21:28:50 PM
Oh he's lovely :Luv2: I'm getting used to the hairy nose being stuck in my face at 5.30a.m each morning! :rofl: He's been playing with his squeaky fish, checking on the kittens and is  now flaked out on the floor :evillaugh: We are off out for a walk with him soon. Will sort those photos out soon and you can see how he is doing. I've just bought them new beds for in the bedroom....spoilt??!!!!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on May 29, 2009, 21:57:56 PM
Ahhh how lovely ... so pleased that Finley is happy in his new home  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on May 29, 2009, 22:09:29 PM
Excellent! Still need your address to post him a present at Christmas. ;) :Luv:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on June 09, 2009, 22:55:54 PM
Guess who's going to the seaside on Thurs afternoon?  :evillaugh: The sand beneath his paws and the wind in his fur...can you guess yet? :rofl:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on June 09, 2009, 23:05:23 PM
 :thinking: ermmm......................that gorgeous boy Finlay   ;D he'll enjoy that  :evillaugh:

how's he doing?

You haven't emailed the pics yet have you Woowoo?
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on June 10, 2009, 14:50:28 PM
Got it in one Janey! Nipping up to Kippford for the aft/eve to meet the out-laws.  :evillaugh:
I tried to email pics but my old p.c where pics are isn't working very well, so will have to get them onto laptop.
Charlie still looking for a lovely home :shy:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on June 10, 2009, 21:03:09 PM
Looking forward to piccies, Wooowoo.

What's Charlies story?
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on June 10, 2009, 21:37:02 PM
Charlie is a gorgeous old long haired cat. She's lovely :Luv2:
Will take camera tomorrow and hopefully get them on for you to see The Fin!
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: Janeyk on June 10, 2009, 21:57:12 PM
Just email them through as before if you'd like me to sort them Woowoo

Charlie  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on June 10, 2009, 22:35:56 PM
Charlie wants to live out her days at your house Janey!!! She told me so :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: JackSpratt on June 10, 2009, 22:57:02 PM
Janey, surely you can't begrudge an old girl.....? ;)
Title: Re: Transport needed for lurcher cross Nottingham to Cumbria
Post by: woowoo on June 11, 2009, 22:52:57 PM
Janey, surely you can't begrudge an old girl.....? ;)
:rofl:


The boy has had a wail of a time this afternoon/evening. He traveled quite well on the way up, he was only sick once :sick: :doh:!
He soon settled though. Took him for a walk in Dalbeattie forest with Molly and Snookie, then we met the outlaws for some tea.
Then off to the beach where Finley just ran and ran and played :Luv2: He slept all the way home!!! :rofl:
Oh and he did 2 wees and a poo on his walks! He has never done a poo and only ever done 2 wees out of our garden since we got him ;) Bless!