Aroura Posted June 29, 2003 Posted June 29, 2003 Well it was competition day at dog training this morning. When I woke up it was grey and rainy - I was worried obedience would be called off, but we went anyway and when we got out there the clouds were clearing and within half an hour it was looking towards a sunny day. It was very windy and still a bit rainy when Lily was doing her examination so she wasn't completely on the ball. She got first place though! But no one passed the course, which is fine by me because that means Caz (the pit bull, Lily's friend) will be in our class because he just graduated from Level 1. So now I have a nice blue ribbon to hang underneath both of her previous 2 place ribbons! It was so great, she was so happy and was playing with all the dogs - on lead!!!! I bought her a longer lead the other day for training and I think its helping with her aggression as she can play further from me so doesn't get so possessive. Well then we played doggie games - Lily got special prizes for all of them because she was voted best dog in each! We played doggie 0's and X's where one teams dogs had to sit and stay while the others had to drop and stay. If the dog moved they were out of the game. Well, Lily stayed for nearly half an hour without moving while all the other dogs came and went and no one won because Lily was the only dog there who stayed longer than a couple of minutes!!!! I was so proud because in training I only ever leave her for a few minutes and today I had to walk right away from her with her lead loose and all these other dogs running around her being commanded to do things and I just stood in the distance watching her hoping for the best and she was a complete angel! Everyone was so amazed :wink: The best part of the day is still to come though :D Well, we finnished up there and had a bbq lunch while the prizes and places were being calculated. All the doggies were happy and grinning because they all got big bags of treats etc except this little puppy in the corner. A girl had brought it there today in hope to find her a home. Apparently her neighbours dog had puppys and one day this puppy had escaped for a few days and when it came back her neighbours refused to take it back in. :cry: The poor darling apparently had a bleeding mouth and was looking extremely unhealthy and malnourished. Over the next few days it got very sick and lost ALOT of weight. This girl couldn't keep her so she was looking for a home for this gorgeous puppy. Well, I know dads a sucker and if he patted it he wouldn't be able to resist, so I made him pat her and now we have a new dog!!!! :D :lol: :angel: :bday: I'M SO HAPPY!!!!! Hazel, you'll be happy to hear she looks a bit like Coal, actually I keep going to call her Coal accidently :lol: We think she's a labradore crossed with maybe kelpie and Dalmation, Doberman of Pointer, not sure but she has that lean look and the floppy ears of one of those breeds. She's maybe 14 weeks old? Not sure, but she's so cute!!!! Tessa was happy to meet her and Lily is excited to have a new "toy", they've been running around the backyard like maniacs together :lol: . Puddles will get used to her, as soon as Puddles is in a playfull mood she'll be fine too :D Like I said before I'M SO HAPPY!!! There's no words to describe just how happy I am, its like the worlds problems all seem to dissapear when you get a new dog. Well, she's dads dog, but I'm still over the moon!!! Dads always been the biggest sucker for labs, and thats how I knew he'd crumble just touching that sweetie. At first when I said "pat her" he said "don't be silly" because he knew as well as me, as soon as he touched her he'd have to take her home :angel: We couldn't decide to call her either Donna or Bella, so guess what? We called her Belladonna!!!! :lol: She will go a long way, she's VERY smart, eager to please and extremely on the ball. I look forwards to a long and happy life with her!!!! :D Pics will be up asap!!!! :angel: Quote
bk_blue Posted June 29, 2003 Posted June 29, 2003 YAY!!! Congrats on your new puppy!!! :angel: :angel: :angel: Quote
Aroura Posted June 29, 2003 Author Posted June 29, 2003 Thanks bk, she's only supposed to be on trial for the moments, but I know dad would never send her back and she's going to be absolutly spoilt rotton! We're already planning for her to start obedience on the 20th of July (When training starts back up). We just took them all to the park and it was so funny watching her play with Lily! She's so quick and just hangs off Lilys lip, its hilarious! :lol: I'm sure all of you know the excitement of bringing home a new puppy, so you'll all know how happy I am! Quote
behle Posted June 29, 2003 Posted June 29, 2003 Congratulations to you and Lily!! She did an awesome job for you! :D But it sounds as if the best prize of the day is your new puppy! :jumpie: Looking forward to pictures! :D Quote
Daisysmom Posted June 29, 2003 Posted June 29, 2003 Oh, wow!!!!!! What a surprise ending to your story!!!!!!!!! Congratulations to Lily on a great day and welcome to your sweet little Belladonna!!!!! Tell Dad, I'm a sucker for labs too!!! Yea!! Good for you!!! :B-fly: Quote
Aroura Posted June 29, 2003 Author Posted June 29, 2003 Yeah, its great isn't it? Even though dad's always loved dogs he's never owned one of his own before - so technically this is his first dog! I'd forgotton the joys of puppyhood though and will probably have lots of questions!!! She's a ball of uncontrolled energy and has already peed on the carpet twice, so I've sworn to put her out every 20 minutes now! Then she was chewing on our mat and wouldn't stop, I kept on having to chop bits off and trying to distract her while also trying to study for tomorrows exam. She couldn't have come at a better time though because tomorrows my last exam and then I have three weeks off to help her settle in and to train and socialise her :D Can't wait till training starts up again! Quote
Carolk9s Posted June 29, 2003 Posted June 29, 2003 Congratulations to you and Lily for doing so well in your competition! Also congrats on the new pup...but I cannot help but worry over her being so sick and you bringing her home with you. Is she going to the vet soon to find out what is wrong? Are your dogs up-to-date on their vaccinations? First to mind was parvo in the pup. I truly don't mean to rain on your parade here! Hope all is well and the pup picks up quickly in her health. Personally I would have been quite upset if someone brought a sick pup that perhaps has not had shots and perhaps has some communicable disease to a competition or class. Quote
pei obssessed Posted June 29, 2003 Posted June 29, 2003 Congratulations to Lily. And Congratulations for the new pup too! Like Carol said, take her to the vet--even if she's not sick anymore, she still needs to go for a check up and to start her vaccinations.... HAve fun with dad's pup :lol: Quote
ellieangel Posted June 30, 2003 Posted June 30, 2003 Congratulations,everything seems to be falling into place for you lately doesn't it ? :wink: Quote
Angelboddy Posted June 30, 2003 Posted June 30, 2003 Congrats to lily and the big day. And welcome your new edition to your home, Belladonna. :D Quote
Malamum Posted July 1, 2003 Posted July 1, 2003 Congratulations all round!!! Can't wait to see pictures of the new puppy. Quote
Aroura Posted July 1, 2003 Author Posted July 1, 2003 Yes ellie, it does :D . I woke up this morning with the greatest feeling, no more exams, no more stress, and a new puppy waiting for a cuddle! Lily is getting over her aggression problems, which I must admit I thought would never happen and she absolutly adores Donna, she even lets her sleep on my bed! Carol, thanks for you concern, you do have a good point, the pup is fine now though. The girl who brought her to training had taken her to the vets when she was sick and got some medication for her. She had the same stomach bug as Lily did at her age by the sounds of it. The girl had also wormed and vaccinated her, which was good of her. Our other dogs are up to date in their shots, Lily is due in a few weeks. Belladonna is just a little down in condition at the moment, not sick. Her coat is dry and she was skinny, but is putting on a bit of weight now. We took her to the vet yesterday to weigh her - she's 10kg :) . The vet fell in love with her and just kept on giving her treat after treat. She will be going back for micro chipping, desexing and her next lot of vaccinations + to get her dew claws removed shortly. Daisys mum, I wish you lived closer so our pups could meet!!! :D Quote
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