[Philip Hanson]

I've tidied these threads up now, after a conversation in the chatroom.

Alls well, ends well.

Now, back to those dogs...

[Michael D]

Hi all   
        I take my my Jack Russal to work, 99.99 of my custumers think Sally is a little star, but I know better. If im working inside she sits by the front door and waits, if im out shes not far away, she gets all the treats. If i leave her at home custumers will ask about her. I will admit I do enjoy having her with me, she never answers me back. And having sally with at work i don`t walk her around the block at night.

[dennis buller]

why not a nodding dog on your dash board, in my opinion if you take a young dog, that will distract you till she gets used to her new life has a window cleaners mate, go for a terrier about three that has been trained a little in obiediance,
DENNIS

[windows_chepstow]

go for a terrier about three that has been trained a little in obiediance,

I'm not sure about a terrier.  I've been bit by one, and chased up a ladder by two others.  I'm predjudiced towards them!

We've decided to take a trip down to the local cat and dog shelter and get the smallest; saddest little puppy there; and call it Graham. 

Honest!

[Duke]

ooooh...

[windows_chepstow]

go for a terrier about three that has been trained a little in obiediance,

I'm not sure about a terrier.  I've been bit by one, and chased up a ladder by two others.  I'm predjudiced towards them!

We've decided to take a trip down to the local cat and dog shelter and get the smallest; saddest little puppy there; and call it Graham. 

Honest!

I'm getting a Corgi crossed with a Toy Fox Terrier, called Scooby, from the local RSPCA.  We've done the visiting thing; every evening since Monday.  We've a 'home check' tomorrow; and Scooby's getting 'done' tomorrow also.  I wanted him intact; but they won't let him out without the snip!

I'll see how well I can train the little guy up; before I take him to work.

[rosskesava]

We've decided to take a trip down to the local cat and dog shelter and get the smallest; saddest little puppy there; and call it Graham.

Are you still going to call him Graham?

I had to laugh that Wor Lass (for any one else reading this - Wor Lass is a foreign language for 'Missus' as spoken by those weirdo's from up North where nothing is as it should be) worked the fastest she'd ever worked just to get down the doggie place and go goo goo at the doggies (mutts) there.

Cheers

[windolene]

AM TAKING RINGO MY JACK RUSSEL TO A NEW JOB TODAY WHICH HAVE A RESIDENT POOCH OF THERE OWN. HAVE JUST TOLD HIM ANY GROWLING FROM HIM & HE WILL HAVE TO WATCH ME PLAYING WITH THEIR DOG FROM THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR.

kEVIN.

[Ray Pickering]

I've had dogs for most of my married life.
It's nice to have a bit of company & a dog to guard the motor--but do realise how hot it is inside a car or van even with a window partly opened?
I think you will be worrying about the dog all the time & get nothing done!!
PS this is a brilliant Forum!!! 
Ray.

[windows_chepstow]

Dogs are dirty creatures, only just in the lead of cats.

I agree; but both have personality. Besides, just because something is 'dirty', doesn't mean it's bad!

[Terry_Burrows]

 ;)I had 2 dogs one was a old english sheep dog.and the other was a Doberman.he was great he died on my girls birthday,what a bummer
sorry to bring the gay bit back,I am sure my dogs were

[windolene]

Hi Ray,


 Your very right about cars getting to hot for dogs, mine is 90% of the time out in customers gardens with me. Today was very hot, I always make sure he is well watered & cared for. If he has to stay in car I always leave windows open. Now the hot weather is here I will leave him at home much more.

Kevin.

[Ray Pickering]

Kevin.
It's not just the heat--the dog could be tied up outside the motor but i reckon with a new dog it would be constantly barking & i dont think there would be much work done-- if it was me i'd leave the dog at home & work on my own like i've done for years.
Ray.

[windows_chepstow]

Dog Lovers,

Don't worry, I'm Japanese, not Korean.  I wouldn't do anything that my dog may find stressful; like eating him.

I understand that dogs (and children) dehydrate in cars in the Summer.

The dog will be left at home, and not by itself either.

[rosskesava]

Dogs have more personality than cats, and perhaps mor personality than some window cleaners, so I would recommend employing dogs to do come canvassing for more work.

There's plenty of dogs around where I live and as for them working, forget it. They have their puppies to look after.

[windows_chepstow]

Hi all,

Just to finish off this thread - a quick update!  I picked up the dog this morning from the local RSPCA.  It cost £60.00 - you'd think they'd be giving them away, and that was after the home inspection!

It is a sad little dog, looks like half corgi, half fox terrier.  Very gentle with other dogs and kids.  He's called 'Scooby'.  I did want to change it's name to Graham (I asked the RSPCA woman about a name change and she said NOW would be the ideal time), but my daughter won't let me.  I even offered her £10 as a bribe to call Scooby, Graham.

No chance.

Anyway; unless I can train the little blighter up, to stay when he's told to stay and come when he's told to come; he's staying in the house - and won't be out working with me! I've four books on dogs from the library; and I'm wading through them now.

Only problem is he's become my shadow.  I can't even pee without him following me.  So it looks like he's not going to be happy left alone for five or six hours a day (Wor Lasses working time); so I might have to give my missis a week or two off work till he gets a bit more confident!

[windows_chepstow]

Gawwwwd, the thought of it - being trailed everywhere by some slimey-nosed fur-bag for several years with no end in sight...

Reminds me of Tina Turner and her girl thingy.  (cat)

Where's your 'heart' Graham?  The 'little guy' is curled up just beside me, buried into a  bean bag.

His previous owner had no time for him, and all he does is want to please me.  (Not in a 'John Clean-Through Vince Cobold' type of way mind.)

Soften up a bit mate. I've travelled extensively during my years in the army, and one of the things I've always been proud of, is the British love of animals.  No matter where we went; we rescued and adopted the local 'under dogs'.

In 1993 I was in Bosnia at it's worst and the the British Army rescued 'Compo'; a brown bear that was kept in dismal conditions by a restaraunt.  It was called 'Compo' because squaddies fed it 'Composite Rations' to keep it alive.

Unfortunately, it was a major operation to get the bear, transport it to Split Airport where it was flown to Italy to an organisation called lib-bear-ty (obviously a play on words).

Then the press kicked up a stink because Bosnians were murdering each other left right and centre, whilst the British Army rescued a bloody bear.

You just can't win!  But I personally felt pleased about the whole business!