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Sleep time…the two dogs are washed and in bed ready for Sunday and the Funday! They’re making me a bit zzzzz

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Gorgeous pictures, lovely story. Darcy’s story is one of hope. Well done on bringing him along to be the little twinkle that he now is!

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Well JoAnne, you’ll be able to spot me easily, I’ll be the lady plodding along with a black and white fluffy dog in the "down time field", squeeking a toy mouse and feeding myself and the dog with Tesco’s cooked ham
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I’m wondering the same thing about Brandon (we adopted him in May). He’s adoptive brother would love to go and schmooze the doggies and people alike, he’s a friendly chap. Brandon just won’t allow it I’m afraid as I suspect he’s not from a background of being socialised. I’ll try and have a 2nd set of arms for the day Don’t worry, you’re not the only one to find the prospect of your furry pal meeting a lot of other doggies all of an afternoon . I’ll bring treats (distractions) and keep the interactions brief and positive. Fingers crossed!

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Good stuff! I’m glad nobody got hurt. It’s really scary when a dog takes a notion to be on the road and is too confused to go to safety.

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You’re lucky the bed had that duvet fluffy stuff in it…never get the beds with the polystyrene beads…our non-DiD dog had one and the static on the beads wasn’t funny…months later they’d turn up! Glad M and B are back eating their dinners again!

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The lad and lassie are both little beauties and you’re doing a great job making them comfortable. Well I swear by boiled chicken breast for my 2 lads, if one of them is poorly they both get the meat, still hotish and torn into biggish strips. I cut out the dry food completely for 2-3 days and gradually I’d put in a bit of the dry food in with the chicken. Perhaps they are getting fed a bit much of the dry food for their needs, the amount Royal Canin says is too much for both of my dogs. I split their total over 2 meals but if they don’t eat it all I take it away and reduce down for next time..trial and error.

I know it sounds mad, but the big lad, Dabs, can be the kind who appreciates a bit of attention and he likes the extra special touch of getting the chicken in a clear pyrex bowl

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Well done all, it was really alarming seeing so many dogs in real trouble at once. I’m very proud to see how DiD pulled it all together so rapidly. I hope all the fosters get on well settling the doggies in on their first nights.

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I suppose I was thinking they do like the routine of having something to chew on after their dinners that would help their teeth and not make them very fat being the bonus.

Thanks Twist, I hadn’t realised that tripe would clean the teeth. That’s good because both dogs like them. It’s good to know there are nice little stick like treats being made by someone other than Pedigree Chum, shall try the Maxi Pet branch in Bray south.

I like the idea of the cold carrot from the fridge, thanks DogsBestFriend! The older dog has a toothbrush (regular not finger) but I have to admit he doesn’t see it that often. He would tend to spend his time licking the paste from it before it gets to his teeth and I pretty much get the top canines done alone. What brand has the finger brush and poultry flavour paste?

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Steam cleaning is great, I’ve used a little hand held steam cleaner and it freshens the place up. Haven’t used it on concrete but carpets.

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Dog Training Ireland, off the Blanchardstown exit of the M50. What you need to look out for is that anyone you trust to train your dog uses positive reinforcement methods only. I’ve had my DID dog with them from April to July on and off for formal training and have found them great.
"Do no harm"
My older dog had nothing like that in his younger days so he unfortunately had some harsh training with a local vet’s trainer (choke chain) and lemon spray in the face through a trainer we had come to the house (and she’s still verty much on the scene as I see adverts in the local vets). I saw for myself the negative impact it had on him and promised myself I’d not make the same mistake on the new fella.

http://www.dogtrainingireland.ie/home.php

Good luck with your choice.

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I was up at DID this evening collecting Brandon after his assessment and saw Nala. She looks great, wouldn’t hardly recognise her as the fragile, timid little one you fostered. Really inspiring how well a dog can become with love and attention!

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Hey there, whatcha cookin?

Looking for your wellie? Aint seen it, nor have I buried the Thorntons sweets you put in your bag last week to bring into work, nope not hidden the chocolate digestives at the end of the garden!

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Des looks great! You have a real doggie family there, all dogs looking like they enjoy each others company.

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Thanks Kathy, meant to say we have him now since the 2nd of February and adopted him the 2nd of May and we’re delighted we got the opportunity to have met him in the first place thanks to Dogs in Distress.

For anyone thinking of fostering from the pound or adopting from Dogs in Distress I’d recommend doing it. It’s really rewarding seeing a dog like Brandon grow in confidence and making up for lost time enjoying all the things a dog should be experiencing.

Thanks a million to Kathy for supporting us all the way through with the whole process. We’ll hopefully foster again when we feel Brandon is comfortable meeting new dogs.

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