tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post2751111801545736455..comments2023-08-19T11:00:35.435+01:00Comments on Under Wide English Skies: Brand new world - living with a puppyCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-46246727698349290282016-03-07T21:07:26.306+00:002016-03-07T21:07:26.306+00:00He is so cute and so naughty! Thank you Madelief ...He is so cute and so naughty! Thank you Madelief - we are looking forward to our trip.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-22938729882018252016-03-07T20:04:05.911+00:002016-03-07T20:04:05.911+00:00What a sweet puppy you have Marianne! I wanted to ...What a sweet puppy you have Marianne! I wanted to thank you for your comment on my blog and wish you a lovely time in Amsterdam. You will like it!<br /><br />Madelief xMadeliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906326152435858221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-47163601079831757372016-03-07T12:32:42.358+00:002016-03-07T12:32:42.358+00:00He is, and a real character too! Wish me luck xHe is, and a real character too! Wish me luck xCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-75001270948751108352016-03-07T01:07:42.135+00:002016-03-07T01:07:42.135+00:00He is absolutely adorable. I love the look in his ...He is absolutely adorable. I love the look in his eyes in the first photo. Enjoy! :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-41999162398248958632016-03-03T14:34:51.645+00:002016-03-03T14:34:51.645+00:00Dogs need almost as much time, love and attention ...Dogs need almost as much time, love and attention as small children, but very rewarding when you do have the time. Something to look forward to Anita xCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-85791557401663971842016-03-03T14:33:41.563+00:002016-03-03T14:33:41.563+00:00The decision on where and how to live has not yet ...The decision on where and how to live has not yet been resolved, although a bigger garden is now on the priority list. And yes, we are extremely busy!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-69650261016063128512016-03-03T10:23:16.745+00:002016-03-03T10:23:16.745+00:00He's such a cutie. One day, when we don't ...He's such a cutie. One day, when we don't both have a daytime job, I would love to have a dog. Reading this only convince me more that you really got to have the time. Anita xxThe Reed Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785048421143347464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-37191818735264998642016-03-02T18:56:08.097+00:002016-03-02T18:56:08.097+00:00That is a big commitment you have taken on there! ...That is a big commitment you have taken on there! He is very beautiful though. I wonder if this commitment will help you at all with your decision on where to live? Either way you will have not much time on your hands for a few months!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-33958655206847306192016-03-02T17:18:22.783+00:002016-03-02T17:18:22.783+00:00He is! Fun and hard work but mostly just adorable...He is! Fun and hard work but mostly just adorable.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-4896863608135318832016-03-02T16:56:10.470+00:002016-03-02T16:56:10.470+00:00Well, isn't he just a gorgeous little guy! I ...Well, isn't he just a gorgeous little guy! I imagine you will have some fun stories to tell. Enjoy!<br />Marciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582731584317660272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-61576750145779850952016-02-29T17:40:50.476+00:002016-02-29T17:40:50.476+00:00Riots help to keep us young - what else would we d...Riots help to keep us young - what else would we do? Have fun and chaos in equal measure John and thanks for visiting.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-65395491365179967482016-02-28T21:51:31.163+00:002016-02-28T21:51:31.163+00:00An immature 7 month old welsh terrier bitch called...An immature 7 month old welsh terrier bitch called Mary is causing a riot at my home..........at the moment<br />Nice blog<br />John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-9435418495559396032016-02-25T12:07:27.172+00:002016-02-25T12:07:27.172+00:00It's only 5 years since we did this with our l...It's only 5 years since we did this with our labrador, but had forgotten just how hard we have worked with her over the years to get her to be the settled dog she is now. At least we know that with time and patience, most problems resolve. At least the weather is improving...Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-83503756092823157292016-02-24T21:17:14.285+00:002016-02-24T21:17:14.285+00:00It is amazing how soon you forgot how hard those f...It is amazing how soon you forgot how hard those first few weeks having a puppy can be. He does look so cute and I'm glad your other dog has accepted him. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-76008866144865062012016-02-24T15:54:15.877+00:002016-02-24T15:54:15.877+00:00Hello Frances - may I introduce Oskar? We had to ...Hello Frances - may I introduce Oskar? We had to cast around for a male name as I had intended to have another bitch, but events overtook us with this one, but it seems to suit him. Puppies are great fun and hard work in equal measure, but I really believe that unless you have the time to devote to them, it's better not to go there, so yes we are lucky that we can!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-91473496304801992292016-02-24T15:04:34.449+00:002016-02-24T15:04:34.449+00:00Oh Marianne, he is a true charmer. May we know hi...Oh Marianne, he is a true charmer. May we know his name? There is something about a young puppy's enthusiasm for every moment that is infectious. They seem to invite us to join their joy.<br /><br />It's great that you do have the opportunity to get him off to a good start with training and acclimation to people, places, scents, vehicles and other animals. What a wonderful world! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-20912530286890401932016-02-24T11:15:52.364+00:002016-02-24T11:15:52.364+00:00He is rather beautiful and so bright too. We know...He is rather beautiful and so bright too. We know from experience that what you put in now reaps rewards for years to come, so happy to be there for him now. I think the end of winter is actually quite a good time to have a puppy as there is all of spring and summer to come, although I have spent rather more time than planned in a cold, wet February garden this year!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-64472182017592048312016-02-24T11:13:52.667+00:002016-02-24T11:13:52.667+00:00Who indeed? And his coat is so soft too. Puppy c...Who indeed? And his coat is so soft too. Puppy class tonight - can't wait...Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-30876998731578757762016-02-24T11:13:13.796+00:002016-02-24T11:13:13.796+00:00It is fascinating to watch him, and the interactio...It is fascinating to watch him, and the interaction with our older dog too, although that can get a bit too enthusiastic!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-83673221631682834032016-02-24T11:11:57.643+00:002016-02-24T11:11:57.643+00:00It is rather like having a young baby in the house...It is rather like having a young baby in the house (plus a toddler - dogs never really grow up), so we are constantly busy. A clean kitchen floor is a real achievement and I have to knock back my expectations of what I can do in one day but February is a good time to kick back anyway and there is all of Spring and Summer to look forward to.<br /><br />I suppose the boot of the car is a trunk, but no we don't shut him in the dark - we have a hatchback, so he is in the back, separated from the rest of the car by a dog guard and perfectly comfortable, if rather startled!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-63144112770195028022016-02-24T01:09:40.184+00:002016-02-24T01:09:40.184+00:00What a little beauty he is!
You have the right att...What a little beauty he is!<br />You have the right attitude - a little inconvenience today for years of good behavior ahead.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-2207180440825351422016-02-24T00:30:59.856+00:002016-02-24T00:30:59.856+00:00Who can resist him! I love his dark, silky coat.Who can resist him! I love his dark, silky coat.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-79046473771641021942016-02-23T20:00:17.382+00:002016-02-23T20:00:17.382+00:00He is so gorgeous! It is lovely watching them at t...He is so gorgeous! It is lovely watching them at that puppy age, when everything fascinates them.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-16940978801075459672016-02-23T18:19:03.611+00:002016-02-23T18:19:03.611+00:00Oh, he's just lovely! I remember how very big ...Oh, he's just lovely! I remember how very big a commitment those first months with a new puppy are . . . first year or so, really. . . but I'm still more than a bit envious. Enjoy!<br />(and can you explain "boot of the car" -- I thought it translated as what we call the trunk, but I can't quite imagine you shutting him in the dark.)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-15900750250746880392016-02-23T16:54:26.498+00:002016-02-23T16:54:26.498+00:00Puppies, kittens and babies melt most hearts, don&...Puppies, kittens and babies melt most hearts, don't they. It's full on, but fun times too. Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.com