We have a new addition

Tony_H wrote:
The arrogance of horse riders really gets to me, like you are obliged to stop, slow down, make room, etc. I think its probably got something to do with the fact that most people who have horses also have too much money (bit of a generalisation I know), and therefore think they are automatically more important than the rest of us. A bit like the people who drive Jags and Mercs at 69mph in the outside lane of motorways. Aaaaarrgghhhh. I want a sticker made up for my car saying "I beep at horses" or "I dont slow down for horses".
GET OFF MY ROAD!!!

I wish on the money front – you probably earn a lot more than I do! :D There are a lot of people who think they own the road (in cars, on bikes as well as on horses) and I'm not surprised so many motorists get p*****d off. I've been so tempted to beep at these idiots, but would never forgive myself if it led to an accident (though in most cases, it's no more then they deserve). I hope I don't annoy too many people on the roads I ride on as bar one very short section, it's pretty rural and access roads so we only meet an occasional car (which is usually on its way to a stable yard anyway). I'd rather stick to an arena than risk heavy traffic and the wrath of irate motorists! :(

Anyway, completely off topic again. :oops: It appears Mr F. Drift is back. :lol:

Tony_H wrote:I dont like dogs. My mate has always had Labradors, and they come close to being likeable, but they give my other half bad athsma.
I dont like the fact they ruin your house and make everything smell. Something cats dont do.
I dont however dislike dogs as much as horses. Those things are vile and are only good for making glue. Why do people insist on riding them on the roads???? :evil:

Well my furry pile of cr*p brought a baby bird in to day, that was pretty smelly.... :shock:

Dogs are quite a delicacy in Korea :D :D

Ian Wickham wrote:

Tony_H wrote:I dont like dogs. My mate has always had Labradors, and they come close to being likeable, but they give my other half bad athsma.
I dont like the fact they ruin your house and make everything smell. Something cats dont do.
I dont however dislike dogs as much as horses. Those things are vile and are only good for making glue. Why do people insist on riding them on the roads???? :evil:

Well my furry pile of cr*p brought a baby bird in to day, that was pretty smelly.... :shock:

We dont have any pets at the moment but next doors cat is madly in love with my Hubby, spends all his time with him. The other night there was a commotion outside the patio doors, next doors cat with a frog. Hubby shot out and was jumping all around the patio trying to rescue the frog.....it looked hilarious. Would have been far easier just to pick the cat up. :lol:

Gorgeous goldie pup :-) By the way, Tony H, horses were on the roads before cars and you ARE obliged to slow down etc because it's the law. And no, we don't all have pots of money, me especially )

Lynn_D wrote:Aww, they're gorgeous and it's great to know they'll make such a difference to someone's life. :D
Haven't spotted the snow theme yet.... :lol:

Oops, Thanks for reminding me Lynn, before Admin notices. I don't want my name down in that black book, it takes ages to get it removed again. :wink:

So, these were GDs2 & 3. Errm ........Powder Hounds? :P

Very envious Dave of your guide dogs. I applied earlier this year to walk a guide dog, but we are not in an area where applications are currently being considered.
I had a long chat to the co-ordinator when I applied and I think I would have been suitable. Oh well.
Maybe one day.
They look like lovely dogs.

That is rather unfortunate Dids, but I guess that your location must be the issue. When you haveyour first pup, you receive heaps of support, visits every couple of weeks. This has little to do with dog training, but is Dids-training! Our supervisor travels up to 45 miles to cover the area. You need to be within travel distance.
On the other hand, once you have proved your worth, you rarely receive home visits, but around once a month, your dog will be checked against specific skills, eg, train & bus travel, going through doors, swing doors, up/down stairs & lifts, coping with distractions ~food on the ground~otherdogs~butcher shops. In a public place the dog should be able to sit/down/stay, and you can both walk away, and the dog will remain where it is left until you return.
The only issue we had with our current dog was an abject fear of going in one of these glass walled lifts that are outside of buildings. I just worked her day after day, until she accepted it. Now, she just looks quite interested when we do this!
My point is that once you are past the first year or two, you can travel to meet the supervisor, thus reducing their travel time.
Persevere.