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Looks pretty cool Lola's coat is too short for it though, I think.

They suck. I hope someone shuts them down. I am so goddamn angry. I will be watching Sid like a hawk for the next fortnight (while kicking myself for taking the risk).

ARGH! I was there yesterday (briefly) with Sid!

I'm not a macro or a (OTT) HDR fan.

I know He left those sunnies on for ages and I swear his expression didn't change the whole time. Ollie was making funny faces trying to keep the sunnies on his face.

Day 083 - 24.03.11 Grateful for... Funny, transparent bat ears. Day 084 - 25.03.11 Grateful for... Their vastly different personalities.

He has quite a light webbing martingale collar/lead combo thingy. The first day, I popped it on, took him and Lola for a walk, but carried him (just around the block). He watched Lola and took in the surroundings. The next day, I did the same, but on the way home, I popped him on the ground, kept the lead very slack and encouraged him to follow (which he does anyway). I just built up the walk over a week and now he walks the whole way. If he sits down, I just give the lead a gentle tug and call him and he starts walking again. He's getting really good at it The recall was just an accident really, he doesn't need much encouragement to come to me. But I do get down on the floor with him quite often and just call him to me and reward him when he does. Thank you. It's easy because he's super cute

Archie is such a handsome devil. Sid is still going really well. He can sit, has a pretty decent recall and is going really well on the lead (with only the odd silent protest). Still working on toilet training. Just when I think he's got it, he does a puddle inside My fault, but it is always near the door, so I assume that means he's heading in the right direction. Frenchies are notoriously difficult to toilet train.

Would've been quicker, but I was still editing Fresh off the camera, just for you. I can't be recycling photos.

Ah well, you already know what I am going to say

Catching up... Day 081 - 22.03.11 Grateful for... New coffee cups for 46c each. Super cute and a bargain! Day 082 - 23.03.11 Grateful for... Scones. Well, Ollie is anyway. This is the second batch in four days.

My old Harry boy, who was pug x GSD.

Sid was crate trained when he come to us. It's a wonderful thing, especially with two dogs. His crate is his safe place and because his breeder used one, he adjusted really well to being in one here - no crying overnight like I expected Both of mine sleep crated in the loungeroom.

Naomi - From what I have read, they are pretty safe a week after the second injection. I'm not taking Sid to a puppy preschool, because I think a lot of them aren't worth it. At the moment, I'm just letting Sid play with dogs (and people!) that I know are gentle and tolerant and introducing him to lots of different situations (in a fun way). Have you read K9s post on socialisation? http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=150837

Erm, no he doesn't :p Ralph actually belongs to Ralphdog (who isn't on here much) who is Rocco's sister. Confused? ETA Ralph is one of the stars of Rocco's (Serena's) awesome photography.

Day 080 - 21.03.11 Grateful for... Sprinklers.

Thanks guys If you pop over to Rocco's blog, she posted some of the photos she took yesterday too http://serenahphotography.com.au/blog/

In NSW, it is now illegal not to have them restrained thankfully, although I would say that compliance of this law seems very low. I'd say compliance is pretty low in QLD too. I thought of this thread when I was walking my guys this morning and a giant crossbreed was halfway out the window of a passing car, barking at us Scary stuff. I hope everyone involved is ok.

Yep kja, that's the new guy There's a thread in general with a mountain of photos if you want to have a sticky. Day 079 - 20.03.11 Grateful for... Lovely little socialisation sessions with friends.

Oh my god, how awful Why can't people restrain their dogs in cars?

Huski - chatting? :D Congratulations everyone, I hope you all had an awesome night.

He had a great time! Ralph was wonderful with him

Today Sid got to have a lovely play with Ralph, another high profile friend:

Bjelkier - cuuuute! Good luck tomorrow DL! Sid has been here for a week now Do you think he feels at home?

Day 078 - 19.03.11 Grateful for... Rainy Saturdays and snuggling on the lounge.