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    I know of a white westie whose owner thinks its in dog heaven because of the way its treated but if I was a dog I prefer the life of the greyhound reported in TCW who lived wild for 9 years living on its wits after escaping from a racing kennel - bet it could tell a few tales. Whats your idea of dog heaven? Eamonn
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    No he sleeps in the house but runs about like mad so he could have hurt his back and head Eamonn
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    Thanks for the replies. I'll take him to the vet at the weekend. They don’t seem to bother him and he’s not scratching at them. I’ll let you know what the vet says. Eamonn
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    My pup ran into the door frame last week so when I saw a bump on his head I thought nothing of it but now he has another. Anyone know what these are? Eamonn
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    Fairytale of Ney York If only I could sing like Shane MacGowan Eamonn
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    i would definately pay for the origional! let me know what ur asking in pm and ill see what i can do. thats if you wanna sell Thanks for the comments. Gaz, all my work is for sale, A print is 20, a small A4 sketch is 40 and an A3 painting like this one is 150, the prices are listed in my profile & I'll send you a PM Eamonn
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    Not much at the moment - perhaps it be worth more when I'm dead and gone. Eamonn
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    Here is a painting of a hare based on one of J Darcy’s brilliant photos. Click on my profile and get in touch if you would like a print. Eamonn
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    Vet charged me £30 for his jabs. He also gave the pup a check over and wormed him. Eamonn
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    PVC windows are fairly common now but a few years ago when I had all my old wooden ones replaced they were quite posh and expensive. I kept a few ducks at the time good for eggs and attracting rats. I was busy admiring them when a rat came into view, I grabbed my air rifle, eased open the window, turned out the light and took aim from the back of the room. I lined up the cross hairs and squeezed the trigger. With the scope zeroed at 30 yards the pellet when straight through the window frame missing the rat but sending splinters of PVC flying. I filled up the frame with white mastic, told no on
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    The pup is destined to appear in quite a few paintings. Eamonn
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    Thanks for the comments Eamonn
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    A small selection of my art work is now available as a giclee print presented in a cream mount, the dimension of the actual print is approx 29 x 21cm.The cost is £20 per print + £5 postage. I plan to add a few more in the near future so let me know if you are interested. The pup is not included in the sale Eamonn A bit about Giclee prints. - This method of producing Fine art prints is favoured by Art galleries as it uses archival quality watercolor paper and inks meeting Fine Art Trade Guild standards.
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    Professional prints of my art work are now available. Giclee prints are highly collectable. This method of producing Fine art prints is favoured by Art galleries as it uses archival quality watercolor paper and inks meeting Fine Art Trade Guild standards. The artwork is presented in a cream mount, the dimension of the actual print is approx 29 x 21cm. The cost is £20 per print + £5 postage (no additional postage for extra prints) Have a look at the images in my gallery and PM your requirements. Thanks Eamonn
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    eating crow

    mccroryart replied to ian's topic in General Talk

    I think you only eat the young one known as branchers because that where they sit when ready to fly the nest. So its mainly a seasonal thing. Eamonn
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    I'm using treats and lots of praise as well as getting down very low with my arms spread out to get the pup to retrieve. The plan is to make the dog want to come back each time. If the dogs starts to get pissed off when you keep taking its dummy you could try using a few different objects to keep his interest going. I had a quick look at your gallery, the pup looks stunning. Eamonn
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    Thanks for taking the time to write this. There is a lot of conflicting views out there from people who have long experience of keeping running dogs. Some advice seems only suitable for the more experienced and anyone bringing on a dog will have to make their own decisions on what is best in certain situations. The best a novice can do is follow a rough plan that seems sensible and rational. The ‘take your time’ approach that you advise is not going to damage the dog and looks like a good starting point. I have a pup at the moment and will cut out the advice and try to keep to it. Eamo
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    Ive a pup about the same age. I normally walk facing the traffic so I make all my dogs walk on the left hand side right from the start just to stop them moving about, switching sides and sniffing the banks when out walking along the roads. Keep the lead short - hold it in the right hand and let it run thru the left as its easy to control the dog and keep it close in that way. Later on if the dog start to pull forward then a tap on the nose with a very light twig and a growl from you will put it back in line. I have an 11 old St Bernard cross so making sure he didnt pull me when on the lead wa
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    Skycat I did look at the other post but thought it was for an older dog. I have now gone through it in more detail and will change his diet to the following. morning scrambled egg+ SA37+ drink of milk mid morning Raw rib, chicken wings or a meaty bone to chew when he is left on his own Afternoon Cooked rice/pasta/bread and oily fish Or Minced raw rabbit/lamb + rolled oats Evening Any cooked leftover meat or raw meat ( minced beef or minced rabbit/chicken carcase) + liquidised raw veg and fruit, Thanks for all your advice. Eamonn
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    My whippet pup is 12 weeks old. Here is his daily menu. Morning - a weetabix + milk Afternoon - scrambled egg, left over bits of toasted brown bread + milk Evening – meat (either cooked leftovers or uncooked) Night – bread soaked in milk He has water available all day and I use bits dry dog food to encourage recall and get him to sit. I would welcome opinions on what I’m feeding him at the moment. Advice appreciated Eamonn
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    Good post I'm no expert and will take note of Samashys experience when my own young pup is ready to run. Like Smashy my dog is fast becoming a family favourite and I would hate to damage him through my inexperience or stupidity. I read a lot about dog training, nutrition, exercise etc but I guess its only experience (especially bitter experience) that makes it all sink in. Any other major things to try and avoid would be a great help. Eamonn
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    All the best Hope you are bac on soon. Eamonn
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    Have a look at some of the articles on the home page of this site as a starting point. Eamonn
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    Sad to hear that Chester. Eamonn
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    thanks for the comments everyone Eamonn
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