JaxD Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hi MAD.. This is a great thread.. As oakeydoak1 said, it keeps you going through the LOOOOOOONG wait.. Bluefairy also has ages to wait.. 5 months I think, so you're not alone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ruby Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Welcome MAD...this thread really helps pass the time a little and it's great talking to people who fell the same way you do! Oakey - Luckily we have moved to a property now and there is usually someone at home at most times and she will be well out of sight of neighbors or people in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 It's funny though, because although I have been waiting years for my brown boy, it feels more 'right' getting this little unborn black boy. I can't wait!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlehoot Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Welcome Mad. RR: Thats terrible that someone stole your pup, people are just heartless. OD: Are you clicker training as well? Hope Didles kids are getting their surprise of their lives right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppyx Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hi MAD, welcome to the thread XX where is didles! caught up in all the excitement i reckon! thanks 4 the info on the collars, i dont think i'll buy one yet till i meet her then, i can always borrow on off one of the other s OAKEYDOAK - Your little ones a Border collie right, how small is she? i cant remember how small our boys were as that was 7 years ago, i was expecting them to be big ..but i guess they are only a medium sz dog how much did she weigh when you got her? approx .......time goes so slow when your waiting ... i have been since about september ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxD Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Welcome Mad.RR: Thats terrible that someone stole your pup, people are just heartless. OD: Are you clicker training as well? Hope Didles kids are getting their surprise of their lives right now. littlehoot, do I assume that you'll be clicker training? Discovered that Badger LOVES cheese.. I know its not the best thing to feed little puppies but I find if I mix in a few pieces into his regular treats then its 'pot luck' which treat I take out and it keeps him interested.. He's so good at the sit that I thought I'd try a sit/stay and he can now do one with me 2 big steps away from him. Didn't push him any further cos our sessions are still very short but clicker training definitely works for us.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlehoot Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Im not 100% decided yet as I am not sure it will still work with show training. Dont want to confuse her. But yes it it wont effect her show training then I will be. This time tomorrow we will be on our way home with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxD Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 So excited for you!! Now you can start counting down the hours instead of the days.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlehoot Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Its all a little surreal now. I am just waiting on the Canberra Royal Results to be posted to see if both the breeders will be home or if one will still be in Canberra. Just hoping a little rain comes soon as cools it down around here. Dont want to travel a pup in the heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niques Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 James is home!! Been a bit rough so far - I'm exhausted! And he's conked out on the living room floor next to me He cried for start of the trip home. I felt so bad for him. Eventually he settled down and slept, occasionally waking up for a small cry. Toilet training is just confusing! Lol. We popped him on the lawn as soon as we got home and he just plonked himself down for a nap, so we took him inside and he does a wee All is good though. He's since done a wee outside, although he should have a full bladder right now whilst he's sleeping. But, once again, when I took him out prior to his sleep, he just found himself a pile of dirt and fell asleep. I'm going to have to get the hang of reading his signals Looking forward to news from Didles! Your kids will be so thrilled!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlehoot Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Welcome home James :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefairy Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 MAD ~ Welcome to the Puppy Countdown Thread Yes I have a little way to go, it might be longer or shorter yet....I haven't even got my name down on a list yet, as we don't have all the money and until OH goes back to work we won't be getting anymore hopefully though he goes back in Mid-March. YAH!!! to James being home Didles ~ We need our Bulldog puppy fix pics.....NOW!!!! how is he going? I am going shopping with OH and the girls tomorrow, as we need outfits for my son's wedding at the end of March And my oldest daughter (not the ones at home) has just announced she is 8wks 1 day pregnant that makes baby #4 for her and 5 grandchildren for me :laugh: So its going to be a great and busy year BF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxD Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Yay! James is home! Now we just have to wait for some pics! I forgot you were fetching him today, Niques.. So sorry You'll get the hang of his signals pretty soon.. Before Badger does a poo, he looks at his bum and jumps as if he's been bitten by a fly or something before actually squatting. I was quite concerned the first time he did it but he does it EVERY time.. Quite funny to watch! (If only his wee signal was so obvious.. ) Looking forward to hearing how your first night goes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlehoot Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Congratulations BlueFairy. Will be a huge year for you. No doubt you are over the moon. Have fun shopping tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxD Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Congrats, Bluefairy! Awesome news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlehoot Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Well one of the breeders has done really well in Canberra so just her Husband will be home, so we have organised for 12ish once he is finished worked. Cant wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaC Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Im not 100% decided yet as I am not sure it will still work with show training. Dont want to confuse her. But yes it it wont effect her show training then I will be.This time tomorrow we will be on our way home with her. clicker training won't affect any show training littlehoot - clicker training is just using a noise (clicker) to mark a behaviour that you want - you then reinforce with a reward ... you don't need to use a clicker but can use a word (such as good or ok) ... clickers are the tools not the method ..... everyone's puppies are very very cute ... our little boy is almost 14 weeks old and I can't believe how quickly time as flown by .... and they grow like weeds once you get them home so remember to stop gazing at them long enough to take a tonne of photos as they literally grow overnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlehoot Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Thanks FionaC. Brilliantly helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppyx Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 yay! more puppies, 2 home today!! and another 2morro!! ........... i shall enjoy a nice pics fix!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlehoot Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Its going to be a busy weekend around here. Will make sure I start snapping pics early so i will have lots to post tomorrow night. Best work out how to first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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