http://www.savelennox.co.uk/
All I can say is please please read this dogs story and sign the petition. Any dog lovers out there would be devastated if this happened to them and I would be if anyone tried it with Carla. Lets help bring him home :-)
Little ol' me
Wednesday 30 March 2011
Tuesday 29 March 2011
It's All In The Calm Assertive Energy
The dog psychologist came over today to see Carla. She now has a set of rules for in the house which will hopefully calm her down and stop her believeing she is the dominant leader of our pack. To start with, when the doorbell goes she has to sit away from the door and wait. When visitors come in they have to ignore her until she calms down and then they can pay her attention.
Pretty much the same when going out. She has to sit and wait for us to go through the front door, down the stairs and through the block door. She has to be behind us whenever we go out, or even through doors inside. Any behaviour such as whining or barking when to excited must be corrected quickly. A harder tone is needed for commands and a softer tone for calling her, and giving praise.
The ultimate goal in the next two weeks is to create a calm atmosphere, with us being ccalm but assertive so Carla becomes calm but submissive. Once progress has been made here, then we can work on her behaviour on and off the lead outside. The whole family has to be involved in her training, and all visitors are asked to ignore Carla until she calms down. Hopefully we can manage this and she can be a happy, friendly dog, able to walk off the lead without me worrying about other dogs and how she will behave.
Keep it calm and assertive!
Pretty much the same when going out. She has to sit and wait for us to go through the front door, down the stairs and through the block door. She has to be behind us whenever we go out, or even through doors inside. Any behaviour such as whining or barking when to excited must be corrected quickly. A harder tone is needed for commands and a softer tone for calling her, and giving praise.
The ultimate goal in the next two weeks is to create a calm atmosphere, with us being ccalm but assertive so Carla becomes calm but submissive. Once progress has been made here, then we can work on her behaviour on and off the lead outside. The whole family has to be involved in her training, and all visitors are asked to ignore Carla until she calms down. Hopefully we can manage this and she can be a happy, friendly dog, able to walk off the lead without me worrying about other dogs and how she will behave.
Keep it calm and assertive!
Friday 25 March 2011
Took a quick break from university work to give you all an update.
Well, work's the same. Had a rude customer the other day who managd to reduce me to tears but Im carrying on. Still applying for other jobs, though I didn't get the museum waitress one or heard back from the office assistant. And still no response from the probation service about my voluntary stuff. Guess Ive not got that either then!
As for Uni, well, I'm getting there slowly on the work. One piece of coursework is about 2 thirds done now, just the hardest piece left, and Ive not started the other one yet, yet alone the presentation or revision. It all seems a bit overwhelming this semester. I am contributing to the psychology society bake sale on the 11th April which will be fun. Im making my lovely chocolate brownies and victoria sponge cake.
Now for the rest of my life. Carla's been good today, made a lot of progress in learing to roll over. She still needs work on obeying commands when you're not standing right next to her but getting there slowly. But as for the other behaviour...hmmm. Her dominance problems is still there, and probably getting worse. She pinned another 2 dogs the other day. One was a jack russell that was aggressive and biting a lot. The owner picked it up, it bit him and he tried to blame Carla for doing it. Thing is, the bite was tiny and not in an area she could have reached. His dog could have though as he held it up in his arms. And plus, if you get bit by a staffy then you'll be saying a bit more than "ow..oh bugger." I got hold of a dog psychologist now though and he's coming over tuesday for a consultation with us, which i am excited about. We took Carla to see her sister the other day and she's always been the one dog she loved and would play with, but she pinned her and started growling at her! The teeth came out aswell so we had to pull her away. Im hoping this guy can help as i dont think its fair for her to be stuck on the lead when we go on a walk. everyone elses dogs on the nature reserve dont come over and pin others dogs. they get to run around, play and interact with other dogs. my goal is to be able to walk Carla like that and be able to trust her by the end of the year.
The weathers been gorgeous lately. We've been sat outside today; me typing up my coursework and Carla sniffin and sunbathing, with her lead wrapped around my ankle though! Spring and summer do generally make me happy. Springs a time of change and i do want to make a resolution to be healthier and do my best to get my skin clear. I was doing well the other week but i have slipped a bit. In order to maintain clear skin I seem to have to drink over a litre of water a day and use the facial scrub a minimum of twice a day. that doesnt sound hard to do but when i get back from work i tend to just collapse into my pjs and snuggle into bed; when im on a close that is, and i always seem to be on a bloomin close recently. i will make sure i do my best this week though. i hate being 23 and having spots.
i shall update after tuesday with news of dog psychology and any progress with Carla!
Well, work's the same. Had a rude customer the other day who managd to reduce me to tears but Im carrying on. Still applying for other jobs, though I didn't get the museum waitress one or heard back from the office assistant. And still no response from the probation service about my voluntary stuff. Guess Ive not got that either then!
As for Uni, well, I'm getting there slowly on the work. One piece of coursework is about 2 thirds done now, just the hardest piece left, and Ive not started the other one yet, yet alone the presentation or revision. It all seems a bit overwhelming this semester. I am contributing to the psychology society bake sale on the 11th April which will be fun. Im making my lovely chocolate brownies and victoria sponge cake.
Now for the rest of my life. Carla's been good today, made a lot of progress in learing to roll over. She still needs work on obeying commands when you're not standing right next to her but getting there slowly. But as for the other behaviour...hmmm. Her dominance problems is still there, and probably getting worse. She pinned another 2 dogs the other day. One was a jack russell that was aggressive and biting a lot. The owner picked it up, it bit him and he tried to blame Carla for doing it. Thing is, the bite was tiny and not in an area she could have reached. His dog could have though as he held it up in his arms. And plus, if you get bit by a staffy then you'll be saying a bit more than "ow..oh bugger." I got hold of a dog psychologist now though and he's coming over tuesday for a consultation with us, which i am excited about. We took Carla to see her sister the other day and she's always been the one dog she loved and would play with, but she pinned her and started growling at her! The teeth came out aswell so we had to pull her away. Im hoping this guy can help as i dont think its fair for her to be stuck on the lead when we go on a walk. everyone elses dogs on the nature reserve dont come over and pin others dogs. they get to run around, play and interact with other dogs. my goal is to be able to walk Carla like that and be able to trust her by the end of the year.
The weathers been gorgeous lately. We've been sat outside today; me typing up my coursework and Carla sniffin and sunbathing, with her lead wrapped around my ankle though! Spring and summer do generally make me happy. Springs a time of change and i do want to make a resolution to be healthier and do my best to get my skin clear. I was doing well the other week but i have slipped a bit. In order to maintain clear skin I seem to have to drink over a litre of water a day and use the facial scrub a minimum of twice a day. that doesnt sound hard to do but when i get back from work i tend to just collapse into my pjs and snuggle into bed; when im on a close that is, and i always seem to be on a bloomin close recently. i will make sure i do my best this week though. i hate being 23 and having spots.
i shall update after tuesday with news of dog psychology and any progress with Carla!
Friday 18 March 2011
A quick catch up...
I've not written a post for a while and to be honest I've not really been upto much. Just the same routine, walking the dog, coursework, uni or work. I'm also trying to find time to make my nans mother's day present. Me and my aunt are doing a joint gift and we've got a photo album that we're putting old and favourite photos in.
The one exciting thing I have done was I drove a scooter for the first time. I love bikes and have been wanting a go on Colleys little 125cc for a while now. I only drove it on the grass round the flat and didnt get faster than probably 10 mile an hour but it was fun. It feels so fast when you're not encased in steel. I wouldn't think nothing of going 80 on the motorway in my car but on a bike you can actually feel the reality of the speed. I hope he lets me have another go. I would actually like to keep it in a straight line and put my feet on the rests this time!
I'm still working at good ol' Napoli, but have been giving my life a lot of thought recently.Considering what I would eventually like to do as a career I am hoping to get some related volunteer work by the end of the summer, and I would like a more professional job. Serving food is ok as a part-time job, but I'm 23 and I don't feel like I'm fulfilling my potential or even being challenged. The only problem is I don't have the experience or qualifications to apply for a more professional job. I'm going to have a look later and see what I can find but there is a job shortage and a major problem is the amount of people going for one job.
I can understand employers wanting someone with experience, but without someone giving us novice's a chance no-one can get any experience! I'm just a bit over eager to get out there an form a career I think. I'm impatient and i really want to be living the life I imagine myself living in about 5-10 years from now.
Well, hopefully next time I'll have something a bit more interesting to natter about!
The one exciting thing I have done was I drove a scooter for the first time. I love bikes and have been wanting a go on Colleys little 125cc for a while now. I only drove it on the grass round the flat and didnt get faster than probably 10 mile an hour but it was fun. It feels so fast when you're not encased in steel. I wouldn't think nothing of going 80 on the motorway in my car but on a bike you can actually feel the reality of the speed. I hope he lets me have another go. I would actually like to keep it in a straight line and put my feet on the rests this time!
I'm still working at good ol' Napoli, but have been giving my life a lot of thought recently.Considering what I would eventually like to do as a career I am hoping to get some related volunteer work by the end of the summer, and I would like a more professional job. Serving food is ok as a part-time job, but I'm 23 and I don't feel like I'm fulfilling my potential or even being challenged. The only problem is I don't have the experience or qualifications to apply for a more professional job. I'm going to have a look later and see what I can find but there is a job shortage and a major problem is the amount of people going for one job.
I can understand employers wanting someone with experience, but without someone giving us novice's a chance no-one can get any experience! I'm just a bit over eager to get out there an form a career I think. I'm impatient and i really want to be living the life I imagine myself living in about 5-10 years from now.
Well, hopefully next time I'll have something a bit more interesting to natter about!
Friday 4 March 2011
nearly spring!
I was walking Carla today and I noticed that the snowdrops are out and the daffodils are starting to bloom...it's nearly spring! I love spring and summer, the worlds full of colour and the weather always puts me in a good mood. Springs a good time to start resolutions aswell.
In the new year it's still wintery and cold, no-one feels much like being active and resolutions fade fast. But spring is a time of change in nature and it's the perfect time to start resolutions according to psychologists. We're in the right mindset and it's a good time to start gentle exercises to get our bodies ready for being more physically active. No-one wants to do a lot in winter, especially me, it's cold outside and I'm always warm and snuggled under a blanket. But spring and summer bring the warm weather and everyone wants to get outside and do something, even if it's just a walk or playing frisbee in the park.
I love going to festivals. Though i can't afford to this year so I'm planning lots of drives to parks/beaches etc and having picnics. I can take Carla then and get her out and about.
I usually make loads of plans for the summer but then can't do them as I'm either working to much and don't have the time or not working at all and don't have the money. This year I'm in a job that really doesn't overload me with hours in the holidays, no matter how much I beg for them, so I might have the perfect balance of time and money. Plus, with the warmer weather on the way, the car boots are starting again. I've already done a clear out and got a lot of stuff I can get rid of. Just hopefully I can sell it all!.
I'd also like to go away for a day or two, somewhere in the country where we can take Carla and relax for a bit. Hopefully colley will get some days off, he does have a week at the beginning of June, but I dont want that to be the only week we have to enjoy the summer! He usually works about 6 days a week and I feel bad filling his day off with activites. I'm just like him, after working 6 days I'd like a day to lie in and do nothing.
Also, I have to start working on my dissertation over the summer. But I want a nice balance between work, coursework and summer fun. I'm still young and determined to enjoy life as much as possible while I have the time.
In the new year it's still wintery and cold, no-one feels much like being active and resolutions fade fast. But spring is a time of change in nature and it's the perfect time to start resolutions according to psychologists. We're in the right mindset and it's a good time to start gentle exercises to get our bodies ready for being more physically active. No-one wants to do a lot in winter, especially me, it's cold outside and I'm always warm and snuggled under a blanket. But spring and summer bring the warm weather and everyone wants to get outside and do something, even if it's just a walk or playing frisbee in the park.
I love going to festivals. Though i can't afford to this year so I'm planning lots of drives to parks/beaches etc and having picnics. I can take Carla then and get her out and about.
I usually make loads of plans for the summer but then can't do them as I'm either working to much and don't have the time or not working at all and don't have the money. This year I'm in a job that really doesn't overload me with hours in the holidays, no matter how much I beg for them, so I might have the perfect balance of time and money. Plus, with the warmer weather on the way, the car boots are starting again. I've already done a clear out and got a lot of stuff I can get rid of. Just hopefully I can sell it all!.
I'd also like to go away for a day or two, somewhere in the country where we can take Carla and relax for a bit. Hopefully colley will get some days off, he does have a week at the beginning of June, but I dont want that to be the only week we have to enjoy the summer! He usually works about 6 days a week and I feel bad filling his day off with activites. I'm just like him, after working 6 days I'd like a day to lie in and do nothing.
Also, I have to start working on my dissertation over the summer. But I want a nice balance between work, coursework and summer fun. I'm still young and determined to enjoy life as much as possible while I have the time.
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