The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

She is a cocker spaniel and just follows her nose. If she gets a fixation on something, nothing else matters. She will just run off and eventually comes back when she is ready . I thought I lost her once when she did just that in the woods. She disappeared for half an hour and then just reappeared from nowhere.

Serious question.....I have never had a dog so dont understand the problems.
If, as you say, the problem is because she is a Spaniel.......how is a dog trainer going to change her ?

 

[Dave7]

Well the last of the family have just left after 2 days that seemed like 2 weeks.
We are left with an empty fridge and my hangover but also nice memories.
Ahh well, a 24 hour rest and I will be back to normal.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Nice weather we have at the moment.

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This was twelve months ago. Today its just been bright and breezy, no sign of the forcast rain, it will probly do what it did yesterday, when it waited untill me and the stepdaughter were walking across the hospital car park then it hissed it down.

 

[jongooligan]

Look what they have in Bristol @Dirk.

 

[Dirk]

Look what they have in Bristol @Dirk. View attachment 455885

It gets everywhere!

 

[classic33]

Look what they have in Bristol @Dirk. View attachment 455885

You can get that up here, if you must.

 

[gavroche]

Serious question.....I have never had a dog so dont understand the problems.
If, as you say, the problem is because she is a Spaniel.......how is a dog trainer going to change her ?

A professional dog trainer understands the way different breeds of dogs behave and can teach the dog to respond to various commands . He showed us how to use treats effectively, the tone of voice to use and commands the dog will understand . It will take several lessons and lots of practice in between to improve Molly's behaviour and make her a well behaved, obedient pet.
Cocker spaniels are very intelligent dogs and known for being stubborn and driven by their nose, which explains their keen independence. They are also very loving and excellent pets. We love her to bits but also want her to be well behaved when out.

 

[PaulSB]

Good evening. It's been freezing here all day, glad I have a great excuse to stay in without feeling guilty.

 

[welsh dragon]

Bloody freezing here as well.

 

[classic33]

Bloody freezing here as well.

It's 2°C, not freezing!

 

[Dirk]

6.2°C here at the moment.
Brrrrr.

 

[Dave7]

Bloody freezing here as well.

Lovely and warm here...seriously.

Mind you, heating has been on all day and I am sat with a large 'hair of the dog'.

 

[Paulus]

Evening all, quite a cold northerly wind blowing at the moment. I have just booked out train tickets for the summer, Milan to lake Como. We are heading that way for a wedding, and have decided to stay for a week or so. Got the flights from BA, Heathrow to Milan for £120 rtn for 2 persons, so a good deal there, and good flight times. We are staying in Milan for a couple of days, then heading up to Menaggio, north of Como for a few days then back to Como for the wedding.

 

[classic33]

Evening all, quite a cold northerly wind blowing at the moment. I have just booked out train tickets for the summer, Milan to lake Como. We are heading that way for a wedding, and have decided to stay for a week or so. Got the flights from BA, Heathrow to Milan for £120 rtn for 2 persons, so a good deal there, and good flight times. We are staying in Milan for a couple of days, then heading up to Menaggio, north of Como for a few days then back to Como for the wedding.

Bit late for that now, isn't it?

 

[Dave7]

Evening all, quite a cold northerly wind blowing at the moment. I have just booked out train tickets for the summer, Milan to lake Como. We are heading that way for a wedding, and have decided to stay for a week or so. Got the flights from BA, Heathrow to Milan for £120 rtn for 2 persons, so a good deal there, and good flight times. We are staying in Milan for a couple of days, then heading up to Menaggio, north of Como for a few days then back to Como for the wedding.

How will you get your bike in the suitcase?