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We had one of those balls that you put treats in and your doggie pushes it around and the food falls out. Well she had no interest in it at all for ages. I’d put a treat in the hole trying to encourage her to associate the ball with food. Lately I would get her to touch the ball and give her a treat when she touched (training classes have proved useful to both of us!)it and lo and behold she’s got the hang of it at last. It gives me such a thrill when she achieves something new and gets fun out of it. We’re doing Bark in the Park in Marley on Sunday. We were watching dogs on the TV and Buttons was very interested. She just couldn’t figure out why there was no dog behind the TV, it was so funny.
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Buttons got her hair cut the other day, she had a lot of it and it was too much for her. we had had her booked in for a groom a few weeks ago but we got the call about her getting spayed and had to cancel. Well she’s a lot cooler now. She has a new hobby… digging holes in the garden when we are out in the back with her. She dug one the other day and had clay all over her face. Priceless. We bought her a new bed and some nights she can’t decide if she wants out of it or to stay in it so she chooses both and is half in and half out! (see Pic)
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Buttons was Spayed last week and was poorly after it, She spent a night in the Vets and came home next day. I kept looking at her empty bed and felt so sad that she wasn’t in it. We collected her the next day and she was much improved. We had noticed that when she slept she liked having her head on something, even up the wall. Since she had her op and we wanted her to be really comfy we bought her a nice new bed that has raised sides and it is a great success – she still snores though! The Vet said she didn’t need the Cone around her neck as she wasn’t interested in her wound… and it hasn’t bothered her a bit. It took her a few days to get back to normal but she’s in wonderful form now and will have her stitches out on Tuesday. We had been going to basic training and she was very quick picking up, it’s us who need the training!

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That’s brilliant. So happy for her.

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It’s uncanny how much he looks like our Buttons, his colouring and coat are SO much alike. Lucky boy to have found a new home.

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Well, Buttons got her beauty treatment and she smelt wonderful for a while after… Anyway she got a hair trim and really needed the hair around her eyes removed. I like her body trim but her face has completely changed and she looks bare there. The poor thing was a bit subdued after but she had been really good while getting the treatment. She’s beginning to be a bit more playful now and has finally discovered the joy of chasing a ball and bringing it back!
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Buttons is a lovely little dog. She is very quiet. She knows her name now and we’re doing some basic training with her as best we can. We can’t take her to classes or doggie parks yet as she hasn’t had her shots yet. We are looking forward to bringing her meet lots of other dogs as she loves to say hello to them and whines when they walk by! She’s dying to run around with them and we can’t wait either. We hope she’ll learn HOW to play by watching them as she hasn’t a clue. She has no interest in any toy or ball we have. If she sees other dogs playing with a ball/toys she might get the idea. She’s a funny little thing and still won’t go to the loo in the back if she’s on her own! We’re trying to get her to be a bit more independant in her bathroom habits!

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We all went to Maxi Zoo in Bray because of the Royal Canin promotion as we wanted some advice on the best variety to feed Buttons. We were so glad we did. It was like a DID convention! Buttons met some DID rescues and enjoyed the experience. By chance Claire was there, I was delighted to meet the person behind the phone calls and texts. She has been so helpful and kind in the past few weeks. The Royal Canin rep Marie ( so sorry if I have the name wrong, I’m terrible at names) was great, gave us some really helpful tips and we got the best choice of food for Buttons to help make all those curls look fantastic. We left happy and had a lovely walk in a nearby wood. This evening we had a visit from some little people… We know Buttons is a gentle soul and proved it in spades. The children have their own little dog so are used to them. I would never take it for granted that a dog would be OK around bouncy children but she wagged her tail and was a dream. She’s had a busy day and is sleeping beside me now.

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We’re going to call her Buttons – as she’s as cute as a . . .
She’s settling in well. She’s a little nervous and unsure but she will be fine in no time. She is so cute, soft and curly. She doesn’t seem to like the dark! She goes out the back to pee with no problem when it’s bright but when it’s dark she stands away from the door and runs away if you approach her. Her house training is coming along, couple of accidents so far. She loves her tummy rubs and I love obliging her. As Yvonne said she has no interest in toys or balls but hopefully we will encourage her. There is a playful streak in her and we will build on that.
She is also so very gentle. When she takes a treat she holds it in her mouth, drops it then eats it. Very mannerly. Will keep you posted.
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We took over fostering Annie today. Thank you Yvonne for bringing her over. She is sooo cute, and all those curls!!! As Yvonne said she wasn’t keen in the car but didn’t budge, probably because she was nervous. She had a little accident but that’s to be expected. She has the funniest way of lying on her back when getting a tummy rub, she sticks her legs straight up. Most dogs I’ve known bend their from legs but not Annie, it’s very funny to look at. She is very quiet and follows you around. Not too good on commands but she will learn. She’s enjoying a dental chew at the moment. I can’t post a photo (tech problems) but will try and sort that.

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Thanks guys, especially to you Pat. She’s already destroyed the replacement squeak toy I bought

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Hi, Is Wendy still looking for a home?

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