Dear all, from Saturday 4th February we're going to run a starter's class from 9am to 10am - anyone can come - it's aimed at people who have been training for a few weeks, those just beginning and anyone whose dog would benefit from a quieter class :) At 10am we'll then have the usual 10-12 class, if you've come early and your dog would be happy to go back into the car you'd be welcome to stay, chat and have a cuppa. Any questions please give me a ring on 0774 7754759. Julie

Hi everyone Just to remind you that we're back at Immanuel Church Hall on Saturday from 10am to 12am.
Norty Charlie lurcher was a star last Saturday at the auditions for the Good Cits Gold Team at Crufts 2012, he behaved impeccably (much to the amazement of the judges who all knew him) but then he couldn't resist doing two woofs at a dog he really doesn't like because it stares at him :( so understandably he was out!!! I forget how norty he was and he was a real star to have behaved so well all day (off lead mingling with strange dogs and everyone very nervous ... gulp) so we'll carry on practising and hopefully be invited to audition next year too :) Meanwhile we just need to sort out which greys and lurchers fom Saturday class are to be 'persuaded' to audition for the other Crufts teams :) J x

Thanks Clare, it was fun wasn't it?? Bit embarrassing when the greys had to be helped find the sausage by their humans LOL I think Wizzard was right - just trash the box hahahaha.
Hi Maureen .. yes of course you're welcome to come, you should have vouchers for 4 weeks free training when you got your dogs so you can use those then it's £4 a week for the first dog and £2 for the second :) January is a bit of a funny month .. we're at Solihull Riding Club on Friday Jan 6th, 13th and 27th (7pm to 9pm) as I've got some training courses myself but we're at Immanuel Hall on 21st January 10-12am and all of February. Bring your dogs' beds and some high value treats like cooked chicken, sausage, liver etc :) Any questions please give me a ring :) 07747754759 Julie x

Hi, i would like to bring my 2 greys Bonny and Cara for training on saturdays iin the new year, how much is it? is there a waiting list to join? when does it restart and what do i need to bring for my greys. Many thanks maureen xx

phew!, Little Milly here - just got back from a fabulous christmas party! We played games, musical statues - and a game to teach us how to rummage thro bins- with no-one saying 'leave it!'!! (Sausage hidden in boxes full of paper) Wizzard was so good at it he tried to eat the box! Lots of Yummy food for us, and the humans had a lovely buffet too. Thankyou to everyone, and Merry Christmas, Little Milly and Clarexx

A very Merry Christmas to one and all :) Just to remind everyone that Saturday training ends tomorrow 17th December with our Christmas party and then we're back at the Riding Club on Friday 6th January 12 (not superstitious at all) from 7pm and of course there's Jim Greenwoods training for nervous/aggressive dogs on the 8th January 12. Best wishes and a Happy New Year Julie, Charlie and Lucy - and of course from Liz, Dawn and Carol xxx

Hi all I've just had a call from the Riding Club - they've double booked us tomorrow night and have had to cancel our free running session :( Please could you let people know and Liz and I will try to contact everyone too so no-one makes a wasted journey:( Sorry to have had to cancel at this late stage :(
If anyone is interested I've booked the wonderful lurcher trainer Jim Greenwood to do a Workshop with us on Sunday 8th January 2012. Check out Jims website .. he'll be doing at least one three hour session for dogs who are aggressive/lack socialisation/have problem behaviour .. hopefully Lyna will tell about the Workshop they went to recently when Jim worked with the dogs and had dogs off-lead (muzzled) together. He'll give you a great insight into your dog's language and how to read it. Cost will be about £40 per dog/handler place, ring me on 0774 7754759 if you're interested and a donation will be made to the RGT too.
Julie

Hi Sue
Probably best to check with your vet :) J xx

The 17th sounds great, we'll be there!! Do you think its too soon for Tink to have a run after her spey(4 weeks)...she definitely needs to burn off some energy...lol :) Sx

Hi Sue We're at the Riding Club this Friday then back to Immanuel Hall on Saturday 17th 10-12am, that's our Christmas Party so you're welcome to come along - we'll have some doggy games then everyone's bringing some food and we'll have some nibbles and a natter for the second half :) then back at the Riding Club on 6th January and to Immanuel Hall from the 14th :) J x

Hi Julie
when is the last training class before christmas? We might try and get a class in before christmas if not we will see you in the new year :) Tink is doing really well, but boy does she need some training ...the little Tinker...lol!!!! Suexx

If Alfie would like to come to the Saturday training class after Christmas (we start again on 14th January 2012) he'd be very welcome and we have had some very nervous dogs at class who have done really well especially as we do some of the Tellington TTouch which is great for building confidence and calming dogs :) Just give me a ring if you want to come along :) Julie

Hi Clare Yep we'll have both calendars so you can have a choice :) - the cartoon ones and the photo one too :) See you on Saturday J xx

hi julie,
is it possible to have a few Daybreaks calendars at training on Sat for us to buy?
thanks, Clare

A huge WELL DONE to everyone who took their Kennel CLub Good Citizen Bronze Test on Saturday :) Everyone worked very hard and the hounds were a real credit to you all :) Some people were caught out by the 'stay in one place for one minute' so didn't get the rosette but they will next time (I've got another method to try LOL) and many congratulations to Tony and Beau, Val and Rosie, Karen and Boogie, Alison and Gracie and a special well done to Mark with Jet :) I'm sure Mark won't mind me saying that he has had a long journey with Jet but with Mark's dedication and effort it's all paid off and Jet was a star on Saturday :)
Well done everyone who 'had a go' - you are all great :) See you on Saturday .. and you too little Milly :) J xxxx

Hiya Lisa Great we'll see you on Saturday .. if you have one that maybe needs a bit more work than the other then bring that one otherwise you could bring both or alternate ... I don't mind and you could try it and see what works for you and Pip and Molly :) J xx

hiya all Sat- morn-training-dogs- at Julies! thought about you all this morning 'doing your bronze'. im unsure what this is, but mom said I can 'do the bronze' when Im old enough/ ready! She told me to wish good luck to all my friends, and hoped Lena would 'squeak/chatter/make cute noises' on the lie down thingy. Lots of licks, Little Milly x

Thanks Julie - will be armed and ready for next week! Look forward to seeing you then x Will get Pip sorted and then start bringing Molly, or do you think it's best for Pip one week and Molly the next?

Hi Lisa Don't worry- life runs all of us over at times :) The 19th is fine ... look forward to seeing you and Pip then :) We're in the same place at Immanuel Hall and 10-12am and yes to bed and treats :) Jxx

Hi Julie long time and no speak these saturdays have ran away with us and we haven't been to training for ages! I am going to come along to the session for 19th Nov with probably just Pip to start - minus Molly, husband and Ellie to start small with just one! Is that okay and I take it we are in the same place - just bring bed and treats? If all okay will see you then! Look forward to it already, Lisa xx

Neil, is the Lurcher you have a beautiful big golden wirehaired lurcher called Sandy? If its the same dog, then congrats on having an absolutely lovely dog. If not then Im sure your Lurcher is as wonderful as the rest of these special dogs! julies class is great, look forward to seeing you.

Hi Neil That'll be fine, just give me a call and I'll let you know what you need to bring :) Best wishes Julie

Thanks, will do!

Hi Neil, just give Julie a call to let her know you are coming - she will give you all the information you need! All the best

Hi there

I have just re-homed a lovely lurcher from Hollytrees Animal Sanctuary in Wythall. I would really like to come along and wondered if it was ok to turn up or whether I need to book a course in advance, cost etc.. Look forward to hearing from you.

Neil

Little milly attended her first class this morning, and what a lovely time she ( and daughter Jess) had!! Made most welcome by all the lovely long leg'd dogs, greys, whippets and lurchers! Also the lovely humans! Everyone was patient and encouraging, spesh Deb, who didnt mind little milly performing re-call when bigger millie was doing hers! Also Julie for her wisdom and kind encouragement. clare x

Oh 'eck wait till you meet my lurcher Charlie :) See you Saturday :) J

thanks Julie, Milly has her puppy good citizen award, but needs work on her exuberance! she is thrilled and excited to meet anyone and everyone. We just cant cure the jumping and licking. hopefully she will stop with the right education! clare

Hi Karen. Phew.. glad to hear you got home OK. We were a bit concerned..... cars are just too sophisticated these days and are such a nightmare when they go wrong. Love from Linda, Paul & the girls x

Hi Clare That's fine, you're welcome to join us - we're at Immanuel Hall on Saturdays from 10 to 12am, bring your Milly's bed and some lovely soft treats like cooked liver,cheese,sausage or chicken :) Julie

Hi Karen I'm so glad you got home safely .. I hate it when cars go wrong :( hope its not too expensive to fix. I wondered why Charlie and Lucy's heads smelt gorgeous :) must have been the snuggles with you :) See you at the Show :) J xx

Hiya, just wanted to thank everyone for the push today when my car had a "tizzy" we managed to get home okay even with the seat belt alarm going off continuously,think we may need a trip to the garage ........we won't be able to come to training next Saturday as I'm at a conference but will catch up with you all at the dog show on sunday.....Thanks again:)
PS thnk I might have to kidnap Charlie & Lucy had a fab cuddle with them both today ;)

hi, Id like to join you all training with my little lurcher called Milly.(She is freind of Jack, homed from daybreaks) I think she and my son met another little Milly on a walk last week. we cant make tomorrow, but hope for next week,
Clare

Well done Deb & Millie xx

Wow thank you Deb but you do all the hard work training her :) That's a great achievement I hope Millie enjoyed her reward LOL
J xxx

well done Millie & Deb x.

Millie managed to gain her silver award last night mostly down to Julies training classes. As a reward she is going to daybreaks for a bath today.Somehow I dont think she will appreciate this and would rather have a pigs ear.see you saturday.

Hi Deb
How did you and Millie get on last night??? You were looking very good when Charlie, Harry, Liz and I left :) J xx

Hi Karen LOL Great ... I don't suppose it was with the sponsorship money I've 'misfiled' was it ? :( My brain has definitely left me ... Yep see you on Saturday and we're going to be doing another Bronze test on 12th November so all get practising :) Jools xx

Hi Julie ignore my last message I've found the last diary of dates you gave us.......I put it somewhere for safe keeping.....and then forgot where lol see you saturday :) x x

Hi Julie, can I just check the dates for the next couple of classes as I'm not sure if I marked them in my diary correctly.
is there a clas on sat 1st of oct and 8th October as I've got "no class" and I don't remember you.....or didn't hear you mention anything today.....I'm such a cloth ears lol x x

Hi Sue
That's great to know how well Sidney's doing :) Any spare Saturdays you're welcome to drop in and join us :) Hope you can all come to the Dog Show in October. Jxx

Hi julie, hope you and everyone at training are well. sorry to hear Dawn hasn't been well, but pleased she is making a good recovery! We haven't been able to make it to training for quite a while as Samuel has started playing rugby on saturday mornings now, so its going to be quite difficult to come regularly. Sidney is doing really brilliantly and he brings us so much love and fun to our family. He is a real mommy's boy!!!! He gets on so well now with my sister's jack russell, Holly, and its lovely to see them play together! Say hi to everyone and training!
Love Sue, Trev, boys & Sidneyxx

Just to remind everyone that we're not training on Saturday 17th September as we're going to Nottingham to the Great Greyhound Gathering :)
Also to let all Dawn's friends know - she's been home about 10 days now and is doing fantastically well :) She asked me to thank everyone for their cards and 'get well soon' wishes as they really cheered her up :) Julie xx

Thanks Linda and Julie - we'll see you on Saturday!

There's a day on Canine Nutrition at The Village Hall, Church Leys, Cropthorne, Worcs, WR10 3NH on Sunday 13th November 2011 with Nick Thompson the holistic vet. Nick is covering food basics, minerals, vits,supplements, processed food, raw food, how to change, should I change the dogs diet, doing a complete diet, can diet help with skin joints, temperament, diest for liver disease, kidney disease, sensitive tums etc etc. He'll also give examples of diets for a typical size dog.
Nick currently lectures at Southampton Uni teaching complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of behavioural problems. Tickets are £45 each or £40 for a group of 6 from sarah@houndhelpers.biz or 07841 843675
It should be interesting and isn't far from the M5 or A46 :) I'll have a list at Saturday class if people want to get together as a group and I;ll co-ordinate it if you like :)
Julie

Thanks Linda :) Hi Cheweys family .. we're back training on Saturday 3rd and the 10th then missing the 17th but back on the 24th :). You're welcome to come along with Chewey, bring his bed or something soft for him to lie on and lovely high value soft treats like chopped up cheese, chicken, sausage, liver :) to reward him :)
Best wishes
Julie :)

Hi Chewey's family......we go to Julie's class with our 2 (Lola & Lena) and there's no class this Saturday. At work at the moment and haven't got the diary sheet with me that Julie issued to us all so can't confirm whether there's a class the following Saturday 3rd Sept .... It's a really friendly group with lots of lovely people and dogs so I hope you will come along to meet us all. It's all very chilled and we have a lot of fun while we are learning!

Hi Julie, just wanted to check to see if the training class would be on on Saturday with it being a bank holiday weekend and if it would be ok to come along with Chewey? Thanks

That's great news. I am keeping everything crossed for her xx

Hi all
Just to let you know (cos my Vodafone mobile refuses to switch on :( and I can't text ) that Dawn was moved out of Intensive Care yesterday into the High Dependency Unit so another step towards her coming home :) Julie xx

Thanks Karen of course I'm not stressed ... :( She's now talking which is fantastic so all crossed that she'll be back home soon. J xx

Just rechecked the postcode as it was coming up Birmingham and got the full address.
Frenchay Hospital
Ward 6
I.C.U South
Frenchay Park Road
Bristol
BS16 1LE

Dawns last name is Halsey.

So sorry to hear that Dawn is poorly, We hope she makes a speedy recovery. Whats Dawns surname as we would like to send a get well card and know from experience that its difficult for cards to be delivered without the surname.........hugs and best wishes x x x

Hi everyone
Dawn who helps at Saturday training class was taken seriously ill last week whilst on holiday in Devon. I'm delighted to say that she's showing improvement but Dawn's still in Intensive Care at Frenchay Hospital, if anyone wants to send Dawn a card it's Ward 6, ICU South, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, B16 1LE and I'll get a card for Saturday so we can all send one from class. Please keep your everything's crossed that she'll soon be well enough to move back here to Bham. J xx

ooooppps 30th :( J x

Hi Karen, No problem, just glad to hear that they're coping really well :) which must be such a relief for you all :) Yep we're at Immanuel Hall on Saturday 31st from 10 to 12 as usual :) Hope to see you there. J xxx

Hi Julie, sorry that we've not been able to make training for the last two saturdays, been a bit difficult with having the builders working weekends.......but Boogie and Fletcher have been fabulous with all the noise and coming and goings, Just wanted to check that training was on for this saturday (30th) as usual :) x x

Hi Sue Don't worry you can catch up on what we've been doing at class whenever you can find a spare bit of Saturday .. eating Tony's birthday cake was a highlight :) LOL . There are a few of us to have a go next time at the Bronze so we'll make sure we count you in :) just keep practising :) We're at the riding club this week 17th and next week 24th (that's an extra one for everyone if they want it?) but its on a FRIDAY from 7-9pm :) then back to Immanuel Hall on the 2nd July :) Hope you can make it :) J xx

Hi Julie
Sorry we haven't been able to make training for a few weeks, its been really busy for us with the kids having lots of things on etc...they have a better social life than me!!! and we went to River Cottage at the weekend, but I'm gutted we missed the test...maybe next time! Well done to everyone though who took part, it sounds like you had a good time. Could you let me know too where you will be over the next few weeks if not at Immanuel Hall :) Suexx

Thanks Deb that's a really lovely comment and just what we try to achieve every Saturday :) Mand we're all at different stages and like people -dogs learn at different rates so even some that have been coming for a while are still learning to be relaxed and listen to their owners whereas some are just really quick to pick up things :) Like Debs said we all help and support each other .. and no one can have had a much worse dog than mine so I know how it feels to have a reactive, anti-social dog :) Please give me a ring and I'll let you know what we're up to for the next couple of weeks cos we're not at Immanuel Hall till July when we start back there on Saturdays:) Julie xx

The class is open to everyone which is one of the best things about it, we all learn from each other and new owners can see how the old hands have progressed albeit in a short time.
As a first time dog owner I have found the advice and support I have been given with my Lurcher to be invauable.
Nearly all the dogs are retired greyhounds or rescue lurchers.Julie is a great support and everyone tries to support and help each other with their dogs.
It is a non judgmental place to take a reactive dog and learn strategies to manage.
Above all it is great fun and a non presurised environment in which to work and be with the hounds.

Hi Julie. If you're all so far along with the training, is okay for newbies to attend? You all sound like you have so much fun. Mand

I love seeing how far you've all come with your dogs, its so rewarding for all of us to see them improve and learn how to be a happy retired dog :) Who says you can't train greyhounds :) LOL. I'm glad you still think its fun even tho we're having a go at the Kennel Club tests, I don't ever want training class to be pressure and hassle and thank you for being such a great bunch of people :) My 'spy' in the camp on said that all of you were so close to passing the Bronze and those who didn't quite make it should be very proud of what you achieved despite not quite getting there this time.. just remember how far your hounds have come. A huge WELL DONE to everyone :) Jools xx

I agree with Deb we had a good time today. I wore Lola's rosette all afternoon at Solihull Carnival and I am so incredibly proud of her. Both girls have now crashed out after a very busy day. Not even sure we will get them out for a walk tonight.
Just want to say thanks to Julie (and to Dawn & Liz) for all the work you put in to get us and our lovely dogs to this stage. When we first got Lola and she knew nothing really I could never have imagined that she woud achieve a fraction of what she has achieved so far. It's been a very special journey with a lovely bunch of people and dogs. For those who didn't quite make it today, and those in the group who have yet to have a go, keep trying and best of all enjoy the time spent practising with your own special dogs xxxx

Well done to everyone today the best bit is the fun we all had.Its great to see how much everyone wants to see all the dogs do well and how much the dogs are loved.
PS I am still parading around with my Rosette on and Millie has some very nice treats but has spent most of the afternoon asleep following the lead of her big sister who has also just finished her exams(a levels)

Hi Jude
That sounds like fun :) I don't blame you for opting out .. I think a few of the others would prefer to come with you too LOL rather than do their Bronze Test :) I know they can do all the exercises its just if nnerves get them on the day :( but its only dog training :) Have a great weekend, hope the weather stays dry for you (is that a sign I'm getting old when I only want to camp in the dry?). Look forward to seeing you and the lovely Elsie in 3 weeks time .. and she wasn't too grumpy at all :) J xxx

Many thanks to everyone who made Elsie and me feel very welcome on Saturday- despite her being so grumpy :) Had every intention of coming this Saturday but I've just won tickets to Download Festival which is this w/e so I'll be enjoying/enduring Rock music and general squalor at Donnington Park instead :) (I'm guessing this is another excuse you've not heard before!!) Hopefully we'll be there the next time (which will be in 3 weeks) and good luck to everyone doing the test.

Thats a new one Deb :) Hope all got there safely and back again and weren't too OTT LOL See you tonight J x

Hi Julie missed Friday as I had a house full of teenage girls getting ready to attend a burlesque themed party!I was there to censor and deliver them safely to the venue.Bet you've not heard that excuse before.
see you Saturday.

Hi Sue
He was looking better before you took him home wasn't he so that's good- probably just atweak like we get when we overdo the gardening :) There are lots of good products about, I used to give mine SYnflex which I got from the internet (Synflex for pets .. 07415 626717), after you'd done the initial loading dose it worked out about £9 a month which I thought was good value :) Hope the weather warms up for your camping .. I'm going in June and it'll rain .. it always does :( See you when you get back :) J xx

Hi Karen
Have you been racing again :) ? Hope your chair gets better soon and you're back zooming about :) It was a shame you missed Friday but there'll be others :) See you Saturday hopefully. J xx

Hi Julie
Just wanted to say thank you for Friday and to let you know Sid is absolutely fine and he's not limping anymore!!! It was lovely to see him having a good run, it brought tears to my eyes. I will definitely look at starting him on Glaucosamine though. We won't be at class on Saturday as we are taking Sid on his first camping trip in a tent :) :) So we will see you the week after. Thanks again for Friday and the advice! Suex

Hiya Julie, sorry not going to be able to make tonight my wheelchair has broken :(.....will hopefully make next saturday:) x

Hi Ann
Its from 2-4pm, the Lord Mayor's opening it and they have a fabulous band there too plus loads of great stalls .. I can recommend their plant stall :) I'm going to call in as well as they are a lovely bunch of people who are so helpful to our class :) it'll be nice to support them too :) oh and their new Vicar has a lurcher so definitely lovely people :) Jullie x

hi julie , what time is the spring fair on saturday, would like to come along. ann.x

Yes 1 1/2 to 2 hours will be fine :) See you Friday :)
j xx

Hi Julie, all dates now safely entered into my diary lol Looking forward to friday, Someone mentioned making sure our dogs had eaten early, I usually allow an hour and a half to two hours before letting mine run about/exercise is this long enough for friday? Karen :) x

Hi Karen
Glad that Boogie and Fletch enjoyed the course :) Its based on a new doggie sport called Rally O which is great fun tho like you said more of a problem for us humans than the dogs :) Hopefully the KC will do a greyhound version with no 'sitting' in it and we can have a proper go at it :)
Don't forget that Immanuel Hall are having their Spring Fair (all welcome) next Saturday so we are training on Friday night :) Jxxx

Had a lovely morning at dog school today, we met the lovely Katie, the very handsome Max and Conner and the fabulous Mr Wiz who has such beautiful eyes, hope you get your forever home soon georgeous boy.......Boogie & Fletcher loved Julie's outside course and did really well.....shame the same can't be said about their Mum & Dad :P lol

Hi Fatharry
Work really gets in the way doesn't it? Hope you can meet up with Lucylu soon .. she's really settling in ie being very naughty and poor Charlie looks henpecked :) LOL
Jools xx

Hi Karen
Sorry about the hiccup, I went to Tilley Farm in Bath where the TTouch courses are held to a fascinating talk on tension patterns in dogs and their links to behaviour ..as we're doing the Bronze Test soon I didn't want to cancel a training so we brought it forward to 9am and finished at 11am then manically tidied up and dashed off. Back to normal 10-12 next week but please email me if you're not coming next week as we're elsewhere on Friday 20th and there's no Training on Saturday 21st May- theres a Spring Fair at the Church and they're using the Hall. :) Hope Fletch is ok now?
Jools xx

Thanx Deb, I thought I was in a time warp and had slept in lol
just waiting on a call from the vets to let us know how the op went. Didn't know about Julie's course as we couldn't make last week, we had to stay in and wait for a delivery.......which never came:(

Training statred earlier as Julie is on a course this afternoon in Bath.The car park was quite full before we started with visitors to the church.
We are back to normal time next week and hopefully fletcher will be OK for next week as I cant wait to see his recall.
Hope Fletcher recovers well.Deb and Millie

Hi Julie, just wondered if the time of dog school had changed this week(sat 6thMay) only we arrived at 9.30 and the carpark was full so couldn't unload the wheelchair and had to come home......via the vets, Fletcher managed to cut his paw on one of the footplates in the car, blood everywhere so took him straight there. They've kept him in as they will have to give him an anesthetic to sort it out :(....... Will hopefully make the next class as they've both been practicing their recall and they can't wait to show you :)

Hi julie, yes a bluenose would compliment the pink well.Would love to come to training and good cits tests but at moment cant get a saturday off its really frustrating! Still havent met lucy yet either.Luckily we managed to see quite a few of the class when Linda & Paul did the roadshow at Earlswood which was nice.Good job I was there to make sure all the muffins were eaten! Will see you as soon as possible,its amazing how much you miss the class when you cant go, all the best Dave x.

I kno Tash. I think I've lost count of the number of greys that hav come back the nxt day cus there too big, sumtyms even d girls lol. I also like it wen people ask 4 a small one. I think one person wanted a small fluffy grey lmao. Hope urs r all doin ok n commitment indeedy. Ps I was thinking of becoming cracker cus he's old, pulls on the lead n gettin stuben n Charlie cus he barks n growls lol. O that reminds me of the women who was about t rehome a grey n suddenly changed her mind cus she heard him barking, she wanted one that didn't. Madness. Thankfully there's a hell of a lot of great owners out there. C u soon. X

Lol Sara! I remember the first day Buddy came, I opened the front door to see this enormous strange looking dog walking towards me, I stuck on a fixed grin and tried not to panic! It took him about 1 minute to settle and me about a week to get used to him! Best thing I ever did, can you imagine me asking the rehomer to take him back because he was too big and didn't match the colour scheme? I would have missed out on the most gentle, funny dog and not had Jack and Penny...word of the day...commitment! x

Im afraid I won't b ordering one of these new wonder dogs as I feel wen I get it home it maybe too big 4 my house n then will hav to return it.

Hahahaha I forgot about making them colour co-ordinate with your furnishings (yes we've even had dogs returned because they don't match the suite) ... every request catered for and I did forget that his 'stays' are just phenomenal ... about 8 weeks sit stay at the last count so maybe Ruby should be taking lessons from Door Stop :)
Jools xx
PS Fatharry don't you want a bluenose one :) .. are you coming to do the Good Cits tests?????

Hello Julie, we bought one of these new dogs (without wheels) for a Christmas present for our human brother. (He lives in a flat and can't have a pesky hound like us.) He has called his dog 'Door Stop'. When we went to visit him, Door Stop was very quiet and well behaved. He even held the door open to let us in. He didn't try to steal our food and didn't bark or howl once. Ruby was a bit jealous of him because he did a sit and stay for the whole time that we were there, and it's taken her 15 months of going to classes every Wednesday to manage one minute! Love from Olive and Ruby x x

well this is it then...i can finally get rid of my troublesome real houndies and exchange for easy peasy stuffed ones....anybody interested at all in 2 short tails and one previously badly abused and still somewhat nervous black boys?....then again on second thought i think i'll rather keep my troublesome trio as my life without them would be without meaning and colour....you may still send me a stuffed one in a pink girly variety please so i can have an excuse to buy the pretty pink collars and coats ( my boys pointblank refuse to wear them... as i mentioned...troublesome!!!) LOL. xxxxxx

Julie, can you make them washable in the machine at 40 degrees please as well? On second thoughts I like my slightly mucky/unpredictable/funny/challenging/loving/frustrating/
rewarding/stubborn/accommodating/wary/friendly/scared/
brave/vet loving (!)/poo producing/food eating...and eating...and eating/lead pulling/trip upable/cat chasing/tail wagging/snuggly/over excitable/chilled REAL dogs! (I'm sure I've missed loads off) x

At last!please order me a new dog,with wheels,I quite fancy a pink one,do they come with batteries,and can I have home delivery please,if im not in,i'll be out walking the old style dogs,just leave it in the porch.Thanks.

Love this julie!! You can also make sure they all come in pretty colours so there is no clashing with the sofa or curtains! Then when you redecorate you can get rid and adopt a new one!! Xxx

EXCITING NEW DOG COMING SOON TO PERRY BARR

Ruth and I have been developing a new type of dog which we will soon be able to offer for adoption ... he never needs walking, he never pulls on the lead, he never has 'accidents', he never needs feeding, he doesn't even need training :)
For some time Ruth and I have seen a real market for a dog like this - you can tell people you have rescued a dog and you will feel really proud but the great thing about this NEW dog is you don't have to take any time or effort to help him understand his new life or even find out how much food he should really have or even learn how to help him not be so frightened by his new world. You won't have to ask for any advice because this NEW DOG is extremely well behaved from the very first moment you meet him or her - he's not very interactive but so what .. that means you won't need to put any time or effort in to help him settle or to understand that he's frightened and scared in a strange new world and be sympathetic ..You won't have to ask us for help on training or feeding and certainly won't have to spare any time at all helping your NEW DOG.
As this NEW DOG will be very popular with some people we will have to charge a lot of money for him but that's so we can help the other people who want a loyal, loving family member to share their home with for many years and who they want to help into retirement by taking time and effort to settle their new friend into their loving caring home.

This NEW DOG? .. well of course he's a toy stuffed dog .... please tell Ruth what colour you want and if you want the dog on wheels :)

J x

Hi Sue and Tash
Sorry to have missed your messages .. I've been on holiday for two weeks so haven't checked the forum regularly but will be back at work tomorrow so will look at it more often :) Don't tell my boss ... hahaha
Jools xx

Hi Debs
Rosettes found and Assessor booked for the Bronze test in June :) then we'll do the Silver after that :)
Jools xx

Hi all
Could you please give me a ring or text if you need urgent info about walks or training .. I have Virgin Broadband and its taking me at least an hour to log on and then it falls over quite often so I don't always log on every day ... 0774 7754759 will get me and I'll ring you back if I miss your call :)
Jools x

Can you give me more info about the walk please, Penny has missed growling at other greyhounds and as we are "sort" of unpacked, it might be nice to escape the house for a bit! x

Hi
Julie I think the really doggie class want Millie to do a test soon but I really would like to do it at greyhound training so we better be quick and sort out those rosettes!!

Hi Julie, is training class on this Saturday(23/4) or are we going for a walk? We are looking forward to getting back to training and working on Sid's recall....he escaped from us twice while on holiday :0 the monkey!!!! He seems to go deaf when he is trotting away from us...lol!!! Look forward to seeing you all soon, Sue, Trev & Sidneyxxx

That was meant t say Neem tablets lol. X

Well done Julie. U deserve it. N thankyou 4 suggesting cracker takin been tablets 4 his panting n restlessness at nyt. I didn't believe it wud work but the results hav been amazing, even during the hot weather he is hardly panting at all n is certainly more settled. Thankyou. X

:) Oh thank you Deb but we wouldn't have got Listed Status if it hadn't been for all of you doing so well training your dogs so a big Thank You to everyone :) Now we can run the Good Citizen Dog Scheme Tests (bbeeeggggg rosettes) and hopefully put people forward to do the auditions for Crufts Good Cits Display teams :) My plan is to take over the doggy world with greyhounds and lurchers :) xxx

Well done to Julie for gaining registration for Saturday training clubwith the Kennel club. Great this has happened and it recognises all the hard work and support she gives the greys/lurchers and owners.For many of us the advice and confidence she gives is invaluable and helps to ensure happy rehomings.
Debbie and Milliex

Hi Tash
Yes me and Charlie were missing a grey so much that we've now got Lucy from Greyhound Gap .. the others were the same colour as Tig and I couldn't do that :( Lucy was found straying in Stoke, she did her 7 days in the pound and Grey Gap adopted her .. there's apic on their website and (so far) she's very well behaved and a real sweetie tho grey girls are quite sneaky bless 'em so I'm sure we'll have some fun with her :) Jools xx Still unpacking boxes after 20 years in my house LOL

Lucy? Have you got another dog Julie? Sorry we weren't at training on Saturday, we're packing our lives into boxes to hopefully move on Friday, so we'll see you in a few weeks (when I've discovered which box I packed the dogs in!) ;0)

LOL It was such a laugh wasn't it Debs :) :) Charlie is great at the Twist but .. I'm not very good at the 'thro the legs' one :) so he just gives up and lies down LOL I've got a few more tricks we can play with too and I reckon it'll look great when we use it with our heelwork:)
Yes lovely to be back at training and see everyone .. Lucy is such a sweetie tho her greyhound girl character is coming out .. she grabbed a biscuit from under Charlies nose this morning and ran off with it LOL Madam !!! Mind you I left them at home last Thursday night, when I came back Charlie had let them both into the hall then doubled back leaving Lucy on her own there, he'd then pulled the doorstop away from the lounge door and ransacked the kitchen ... don't you just love them :) See you next week :) LOL
Jools xxx

We have been practising the new tricks from class.The "twist" is working well with all the human members of the family quite impressive but as for the through the legs.Whilst the humans are all contorted Millie has decided to sit looking whimsically at her human family and then swiping the treat out of their hands with her paw.
Good to see so many at training especially nice to see Bluey and "loopy" Lulu again. not forgetting the gorgeous Lucy with her new mummy Julie and brother Charlie.

took Millie and her dad to Brean sands today,she deserved a treat after real doggie training last night.
Never been there before but what a fantastic place to let the dogs run.Not only did we find a cafe open but well behaved dogs were allowed in as well.After several hours of
running on the beach Millie is now crashed out on the sofa and I will be joining her shortly.

Just to remind everyone - no class this Saturday as we're all at Crufts .. back to normal on the 19th March :)

hi Debs ooooppppss sorry I suddenly realised you didn't mean that the Bronze was hard ... you all do really well at training and you'd all do brilliantly when we hold the Good Cits tests. I was so proud of you and Millie on Tuesday :) ...I've had dogs for a few years and I still get confused .. Love Jools x

Hi Julie that comment was my attempt at irony!
I think I was expecting that the dogs in the silver class would be a bit more compliant/more advanced and doing a lot better than Millie! I guess what I was meaning is that our dogs should do really well if we did the awards and could hold their own in any class if not knock spots of some of the real dogs!.
it took my half a century to become a dog owner and the doggie world at times can be a little confusing for a novice.
It is really good to see how well we have both progressed under your expert tuition as have all our friends at Saturday class See you Saturday.Deb and Millie xx

LOL Yep Charlie thinks all should stick together when there are real dogs about :) and he knows who 'his' class are so I know he was really pleased to see Millie :)
Dunno what you mean that the Bronze is hard :) .. trust me -most of Saturday class could easily pass the Bronze (the usual thing people have problems with is the minute stay) We're applying to become a listed Kennel Club training club so we can run the Good Citizen Scheme tests for anyone who wants to have a go and some of you are even doing Gold level exercises now :) but we'll keep doing all the other fun things too..have faith :) Oh and keep practising the stays :) Jxxx

VERY INTERESTING EXPERIENCE AT REAL DOGGY TRAINING!
tHE BEST BIT WAS THE WELCOME HARRY AND CHARLIE GIVE ME AND MILLIE.ALMOST AS IF TO SAY THANK GOODNESS ANOTHER ONE OF US IS HERE AND WHY DO OUR MUMS INSIST WE MIX WITH REAL DOGS!!.
CHARLIE AT CLASS IS USUALLY A BIT GRUMPY WITH MILLIE BUT ON TUESDSY HE WAS SEEMED OVER THE MOON TO SEE US BOTH.
PS IF WE WERE IN SILVER CLASS DREAD TO THINK OF THE BRONZE STANDARD! OUR SATURDAY PUPILS HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT

Phew thank goodness we've found you :)
Don't forget we're at Crufts on Saturday 12th so no class then but back as usual the week after :) Look forward to seeing you all then :)
J xx

Wha-hey Deb... well done to you and Millie. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it on Saturday but sounds like she was a little star. Linda x

what a fantastic day! still in shock and no voice yet, the dogs love it as I cant tell them off! I hope your ok julie,im working again this saturday,so unfortunately wont be there this week,but have a week off after that so should be ok for the next two saturdays after that. Its so frustrating not being able to go every week, and does have quite a impact on bens behaviour when he meets other dogs,going to training really helps his confidence,apart from missing everyone there. Sounds like Deb's doing really well with Millie well done,I think she could do with taking Ben along to training to see how she gets on with two! We'll have to come up with a cunning plan for her. hope to see everyone soon x.

Woohoo Debs Didn't you and Millie do well at Tuesday dog club last night.. all those real dogs (and real trainers LOL) and Millie was brill !!! Your practising paid off .. and in the SIlver class too :) Well done :)))) :) Jxxx

Anyone seen fatharry ? I'm a bit worried he's not been around since Sunday .. should we send out a search party or is he still celebrating LOL :)
J xx

Hi Tash
I couldn't believe how good they all were with Lucky (aptly named LOL) but my heart did stop when he jumped at Penny ... she was brill and we wouldn't blame her for thinking her lunch had arrived as she's not long retired but you did brilliantly and I don't think she reacted at all to him :) I don't think Alison's about on Saturday but DeeDee was next on her list to bring training so we'll see if we can help her change her nickname from Miseryguts :) when she comes the week after :)
J xx

Now, now, Deb and Julie, you're giving poor old Penny a bad name! Didn't you all see how she ignored the small fluffy dog on Saturday (Lucky?) even when he jumped on her, poor Penny...of course it was nothing to do with the cheese I was frantically stuffing through her muzzle that distracted her! She's great with other dogs as long as they don't move, or move very slowly...I can see this limited patience having it's drawbacks...lol! Had fun on Saturday, looking forward to seeing you again next week. ps I popped into the kennels on Saturday and saw Dee Dee, oh, Julie, if only there was a special someone out there to give her a chance... ;0) x

:) Good idea Deb, not sure we'd ever get the riding club again but ... LOL
Wasn'r Wizard good on Saturday .. and what fab floppy ears he's got, Alison as ever did a great job bringing him over and joining in class :) J xx

given Penny's success with chasing German shepherds perhaps we could send her in to the stables to clear out the horses!

Horses!!! Well I don't know, think they own the place. Hear from you soon then
luv t

Hiya T :)
I tried to book the Club for next week but they are busy with darn horses :) When I have a mo I'm going to call in and see if they have any free time.
J xx

Hi Jools, any chance you are training at the riding club anytime soon. I would love to bring Blossom along as she hasn't had a run off the lead since I got her. luv t Reubes & Blossy

Hi Sue
Yes Saturday's fine, we're at Immanuel Hall from 10 to 12, bring some high value soft treats like cooked chicken, liver,sausage and something soft for Sidney to lie on :) Yes fine for the children to come along too:)

Jools xx

Hi Julie, i spoke to you a few weeks ago about coming to training with our grey Sidney. (You asked me to email you and let you know when we will be coming in case you were at the riding club) Is it ok if we come on Saturday? Also, i have two children 7 & 11, will it be ok for them to come too?
Suex

Julie

So sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time

Love Bethan, Martin, Jenson, Casper and Reuben xx

Me and Penny can't make training this week as we're off to the kennels tomorrow to adopt her! Hoorah! When I say "we" I mean me, Buddy and Jack, I know us women can multi-task, but 3 Greys at training might be beyond my skills! Hope to see you all next week x (Penny, Buddy and Jack send Julie big licks xxx)

so sorry Julie to hear you're sad news, sending love and hugs. Jane, Bluey and Lulu x x x x

Really sorry t hear bout tigger. Sending all my love Julie. X Sara, cracker n Charlie. X

Julie sorry to hear about TIgger,she had a wonderful time with you.Our thoughts are with you at this time.

What more can I say.......I'll remember Tig showing us all how it should be done at training. She was such a credit to Julie and no one could ever doubt how much she was loved. Have fun Tigger... show 'em who's in charge at Rainbow Bridge. Lots of love to Julie & Charlie from Linda, Paul, Lola & Lena x

Hi Julie, so sorry to hear about Tigger, I feel dreadful about calling you yesterday as I had no idea that poor Tigger had passed, sending our best wishes and love to you all and thinking of you at this time x x love Lisa, Andy, Ellie Pip and Molly x x

So sorry to hear the sad news about Tigger. xx

Jools, I'm so sorry to hear of this awful news, but I'm also thankful that beautiful Tigger passed away so peacefully. She was a special girl and and she will live on in so many people's hearts and memories. Sending you big hugs, Em xxx

Hi all
Many many thanks for the lovely comments and kind thoughts, I'll miss Tig dreadfully, even now the house is so empty and Charlie spent ages looking for her yesterday tho he had said Goodbye to her. She was my first greyhound and was a star - and a total baggage and I loved her very much. The Dogs Trust said that she was so nervous they never thought they'd rehome her but I took her home and we had 10 years together, she was intelligent, beautiful and very norty .. she won at Crufts in the show ring and would wee on my clothes or Moke/Charlie's beds if we annoyed her so we all knew just who was in charge!
She had been very ill since December when I found a lump on her side, it was xrayed and aspirated and was a spindle cell tumour- at 12 and as she hated hospitals, I took her to my homeopathic vet who has treated her for years. Chris's remedies reduced the tumour and we hoped that the internal bit would vanish completely, she was bright, in no pain and still mooched about the garden- she'd begun to eat well but in the end her heart had had to work extra hard as the tumour had affected her lungs and it gave out - I'd always hoped that my dogs would go peacefully in their sleep and Tig did. I am heartbroken at losing her but I can't be too sad - unlike many dogs she wasn't in any pain, she was at home, it was quick and she knew how loved she was... like her Aunty Ruth said she's now at the Bridge weeing on Moke's bed, putting him in his place and playing with all our other dogs who are there too.
I can't thank Ruth enough for all she did for Tig and me yesterday and every other time we've needed her xxx Thank you Ruth xxxx

Tigger looked so peaceful on her bed where she had passed away. If only a few more could pass this way it would be wonderful. Although it is such a shock, it beats booking the dreaded appointment which most of us have to go through.

I took Tigger to Heart of England Pet Crem and spent some time with Julie who was heartbroken understandably but knows it was Tigger's time..... she had had Tigs since she was about 20 months old and she would have been 12 next month - what a wonderful long life of love she has had - something all greyhounds would wish to have the pleasure of having. Nite nite Tigs.... love Auntie Ruth xxx ps go and wee on Mokes bed at the bridge... I know you will! xxxx

Thinking of you Julie, so sad to hear this news. much love to you and Charlie, Ina and the boys. xxx

We're so sorry to hear the sad news about Tigger, she was a very beautiful girl. We will never forget how she looked after Boogie when we first came to training classes.
You're very much in all our thoughts big hugs from Karen, Laura, Boogie and Fletcher x x x

Oh Julie, I'm so sorry to read of the sad passing of Tigger, she was such pretty girl and so happy with you. Her passing has been quick and no doubt shocking, thinking of you & Charlie lots and wishing Tigger a fab time in Rainbow Bridge.
luv t reubes & blossom (and Marley, also in Rainbow Bridge)

Imagine a greyhound,thats won loads of shows,you can leave off the lead,behaves brilliantly,does as its told,is impeccably trained,beautiful to look at,very loving and helps train other dogs.That was Tigger she was a very special dog and an absolute credit to Julie who made her what she was,and gave her a fantastic life.Julie you should be very proud of yourself,thinking of you and Charlie, keep your chin up,love dave&maria,B&B X.ps you can write me that sick note for saturday.

Much love to both Julie and Charlie.Tigger was a really special dog a really good example to we trainees as well as being so beautiful.
Love Debbie and Millie

Oh Julie, so sorry to hear about your precious Tigger, I understand the pain you are feeling and am sending you lots of love to help you get through this tough time xxxx

TBH from our experience it'd make him expert in burglary, bin raiding and anything else our norty greys can share ... maybe he's just getting ready for Red Nose Day :)

Hey Dave -Pauls been practising :) You should have seen Lena's Send to Bed exercise ... it was so good she and Paul got a round of applause :) Look forward to seeing you all soon .. shall I write you a sick note so you can come training next Saturday :) J xx

We have a red nosed greyhound who decided to help us humans with a bit of diy ,I wonder if training would stop this problem.He loves red paint!luckily it has not harmed him.I had better hide my glasses after reading the last comment.

cant come this sat as working,but hope to make it week after,sounds like Paul gets the blame for everything,but knowing him i'm prepared to stick my neck out and say he's not the type to chew phones and glasses! hello to everyone and see you all soon dave&maria, blue&ben x.

Haha I have learned the hard way about being tidy around the house (2 mobile phones and my chewed glasses are testament to this LOL!) And my hall cupboard (where the dog food, treats and soft toys awaiting repair live) has a designer dog proof catch on the double doors fashioned tastefully from an orange Sainsburys carrier bag!! Ideal Home eat your heart out.... :) We never had a problem with Lola but Lena likes to get in there and have a good root about! PS we were thinking of skipping the nappy stage and go straight to potty training now she can almost sit on command ;) xx

You know that's an excellent selling point for greys and lurchers too :) .. they really make you very tidy about the house tho I'm not sure that my old dog lead (tying the kitchen door shut so Charlie can't help himself) would feature in Homes and Gardens :). I think Lena needs to take lessons from Tig .. now Tig would have weed on some of my clothes to make sure I understood her feelings :) J xx

My daddty should really learn not to answer the phone and leave his chinese takeaway in the living room! Must ask him to order sweet and sour next time without green peppers,dont think much of them far too healthy for a lurcher. see you all on Saturday love Millie.PS will Lena be wearing a nappy .

LOL I always think the handler's to blame ... now come back Charlie :) J xx

I'm racking my brains to think of a naughty greyhound.....
Ooh - maybe there is one .... I spy with my little eye.....greyhound beginning with "L" (and it's not my Lola!) ;) ... Nothing to do with me.... I blame her father..... :)

Hi Tash
Yes that's fine ... Buddy's welcome too .. I don't remember him being nortier than many of our greys (you know who you are LOL) but yep Penny on her own would be fine too:)
See you Saturday :)

J xx

Hi Julie, would it be ok if I brought Penny to training this Saturday? I know how much she liked going with Alison...I'll try and pay attention and not show her up! I'm leaving Buddy at home, he's so calm normally, but turned into a clown in your class, so embarrassing! x

Hi all
Oh that's great - they were really settled this week weren't they :) ... getting doggy brains to work is very tiring for them too tho I thought all the handlers worked as hard as the dogs this week :)
Thanks Debs .. don't worry we've all been thought mad for years and years with our greys :) Welcome to the madhouse ... oooh now there's an idea for a name for our class LOL.
I don't know where the extra pounds come from Linda .. I walked Charlie for miles over Christmas so I should have lost loads .. maybe it was all the breakfast mince pies ??? LOL
J xxxx

What a difference the 2nd training session made, we walked Pip and Molly lastnight and met two dogs on our way, Molly with the leave its and the quick pull on the lead never even barked and Pip had a little cry but even he never bothered after! And that was walking past on the same path!! Big progress!! And getting them home after having a stop at Daybreak for nail trimming knackered them out - they are still spark out now! Training really is worth the time and effort x Roll on next Sat!!

Thats good news.I made some more doggy biscuits and sold them at work this week so there is another £12 to go in the pot.I think I am developing a reputation of being the mad woman that makes and sells doggy biscuits especially as I have got a few of the humans to try them( the cheesy ones not the pilchard flavoured ones!)
See you in the morning oh and trust me to boast about my success at training Milly nearly had a cat this week!

Fantastic!
I will make some more cakes this year once I've shed my excess pounds from Christmas :(
If I don't make'em I can't eat 'em!! (Or .....I can resist everything but temptation.......)
L
x

Many thanks to everyone who comes to Saturday's training class :) We sell tea, coffee, chocolate and drinks for 10p and 20p to raise some dosh for Perry Barr :) and keep our energy up for the hard training sessions :)
I've just emptied the pot and we've raised over £90 :) so a very, very big thank you to everyone who contributed :) A special thanks to Debs and Linda who made biscuits and cakes and added to the tea/coffee fund :)
Thanks again
Julie xx

Hi Deb
Hope you don't want us to train your husband LOL ... we can't really work miracles you know :) :) :) That's great that Millie listened, you and she practice in between Saturday classes so I can't take all the credit ... you do so much yourself and its fantastic when you see the results ... what a good girl Millie is :) I'm not sure my Charlie would come back if there were THREE squirrels around (never mind one cat :( ) ... if ever you want to swop for a week just say the word :) :)
Look forward to seeing you all on Saturday for more chaos oooppps meant meaningful, serious training .. now where did I leave that cat ???

Jools xxxx

Hi all, just read Debs comment and am really looking forward to starting our training, will be bringing Pip and Molly on the 8th as they are totally wired when seeing other dogs on the road, hopefully we can sort them with the training - look forward to seeing you there Sat morning x Would love to let them off the lead so reading Debs comment we hopefully will be able to do so in the future x

hI jULIE just to let you know training really works! we had Millie off the lead in a wood over Christmas she spotted 3 squirrels running around in front of her I shouted leave and Millie come which she did with out hesitation leaving my husband stood there open mouthed in disbelief!! Mind you when he took her out on his own she ran off chasing squirrels!
Hope to see you on the 8th.Happy new year to everyone.

A very Happy Christmas to everyone from Tigger, Charlie and me too :) Hope we can all get together next Tuesday otherwise we'll see you all on Saturday 8th January :)
Love from Julie xx

Just wanted to wish Happy Christmas to all our human and hound friends from training. Lola and Lena send licks and tail wags to all their mates as they won't see them this Saturday. Keeping everything crossed the weather clears enough for the walk on 28th.....if not we'll see you all on 8th Jan.
Love from Linda, Paul, Lola & Lena xx

Hi Shadow :)
Yes that'd be fine, we train the greys in short bursts so it should be fine for a puupy brain too :) Can't wait to see the pup too :) We're back on the 8th January between 10 and 12am at Immanuel Hall, directions are on here but ring if you want to ask anything :) Oh bring his/her bed and some nice soft treats like cooked sausage, chicken etc etc :)
Happy Christmas
J x

Cant wait to see a greyhound puppy.
Millie missed traing Saturday but I have to say she is loving the snow and wants to be out in the garden all the time .Watching her burrowing like a mole is so funny.
See you in the new year.
Millies mum

Hi Julie we have a greyhound puppy and we are woundering if it would be ok to start coming after christmas looking forward to it.

I used to ocassionally see my Tigger's head and neck shaking/wobbling .. a bit like a nodding dog :( She almost didn't seem to notice it - she'd come out for breakfast shaking but I'd rush her to the vet and it would have stopped by the time we got there ...my vet thought it might be epilepsy but said they wouldn't medicate until she was having at least three episodes a week ... then I realised that she was lying with her head and neck drooping over the edge of a deep duvet so I took her to a chiropractor and we think it was just a trapped nerve ... a few regular tweaks and I've not seen her do it since :) Glad they love the TTouches, we may need to discuss the snapping with them LOL why don't they copy good habits :)
J xx

The vet doesn't know why it hapenned. She seems to be better so were just keeping our fingers crossed that it doesn't happen again. We've been doing the ttouches which they both seem to love. Rolos even started snapping, and chillie has snapped once but at richs mom and dad. There bond has grown rapidly which is lovely to see. Were all looking forward to coming to the next class xx

Hi Manda
That's a shame but don't worry we'll see you on the 18th which is our last training before Christmas - we start again on Saturday 8th January. They sound like they are doing very well, what happened with Chilli? If you try the TTouches that we did a bit of in class they will relax her and calm her which may help her ....
See you all soon

Jools xx

Rich has to work on Saturday so we can't make it up and get back in time so he can get to work :(. Going to try and make it to the next week. We have been doing training in and out the house with both of them and have found a safe field for them to run around in and do the re-call and both are coming back! We also introduced Chillie to a tiny jack russel after a few grumbles at him and trying to chew through her muzzle she gave up and accepted it, cats are next!! We have had to stop her training for a couple of days though due to a trip to the vet yesterday our poor little girl had a neurological episode :(. It's the second one she has had this week so we are monitoring her and she is lapping up all the extra fuss and treats of us and Rolo (he has been licking her tummy!) xx

Glad you enjoyed class :) Manda they were very well behaved weren't they :)
See you on Saturday :)
J xx

Had a lovely time this morning at the training class. Rolo and Chillie were very settled once we got back home. I was very pleased with how well behaved they were today. Thank you Julie x

Brilliant, thank you. We'll see you on Saturday x

Hi Manda
Sorry to have missed your call, I think I've left you a message :) Yes Saturday is fine, please bring their beds (or something soft for them to lie on), soft high value treats like liver, cheese, sausage etc and muzzles if you want :) We train 10 till 12 and as greys learn if you do short bursts especially when they first retire we mix training and recalls and anything else we can think of :)
Any questions please give me a ring otherwise I'll see you on Saturday :)

julie x

Hi Julie, I tried to call you today. Rich and I would like to bring Rolo and Chillie to the training class this Saturday if this is okay? Manda x

Hi Lisag
There are a number of dog clubs around and about but we set up the special greyhound classes because you train greyhounds differently to 'real' dogs and they don't usually do very well in a mixed class initially. The Saturday class is close to the Maypole island which is a straight road from Junction3 of the M42 so easy from the M40/M42 and we have people come from Coventry and Burton. If you want to give me a ring about the class please call me on 0774 7754759.
Best wishes
Julie

Hi there

Im collecting my new Grey from Perry Bar on Saturday and am interesting in some training for him. However, I live in warwick and was wondering if you do any classes around or near to this area?

:) Hi yes that'd be fine, just give me a ring please before you come along. We're not at Immanuel Hall on the 16th October as we'll be at the Dog Show but will probably swop the class to the 17th but I'll confirm that.
Best wishes
Julie 0774 7754759.

I have a lurcher/boxer cross (from RSPCA) who is nearly 2 and could definitely benefit from more training! Do you still have spaces available..thinking end of Sep as school hols etc. disrupt life till then..

Great, look forward to seeing you all on Saturday :=))

Thanks, that all sounds great. I will contact you on Wed to confirm our attendance.

Alison

Very excited, me and Buddy will be there on Saturday!

Oooops and if you bring two the second is half price :=))

Hi Alison
You'd be very welcome to come, we do have places and if you haven't still got your vouchers we ask you pay for 4 weeks the first time you come (£15 -maths isn't our strong point :=)) then it's £4 a week after that... we find that often greys take a little bit of time to settle into training so often owners feel they're not getting anywhere but in our experience the greys are very intelligent, you train them differently to 'real' dogs and they just need time and patience .. some learn very quickly and - like people, others just need a bit longer. Bring plenty of high value treats and their bed (or something soft for them to lie on), if you want to give me a ring my numbers 0774 7754759 ... we're doing a few different things in August too - we're going to use the arena at Solihull Riding Club for a couple of weeks and doing a pub walk/Treasure Hunt on Bank Holiday Saturday.

Best wishes

Julie

Hello

This is a message for Julie. Are there any places on this training and if so how much does it cost. We are thinking about some training for Rose and James, greyhounds we adopted last year.

Many thanks.

Alison

Hi Megan, thanks for your comment and I'm sorry to hear about your cat. We always promote responsible ownership when homing a grey and they're homed with a muzzle. We also issue the free training for new owners to help people handle their dogs. Unfortunately there are still some irresponsible people with dogs (of all breeds) which gives a bad name to pet owners which is really sad.

We really hope people will take advantage of this fantastic training on offer.... after all - it's FREE for new owners!

I suspect my comment will not be approved. I don't have a problem with the dogs. Just want to bring awareness of what can happen if you are not a responsible dog owner.

I think thisad is a really good idea. My precious cat was chased down my road and killed by a grey-hound lurcher last year. The dog had escaped from the house. By coincidence (i hope) another cat in the next street was killed by a grey-hound lurcher. Unfortunately it was witnessed but the cat was never recovered as the dog owner ran off with the cat.
I understand predator/prey relationships but would urge all dog owners to attend this training!

:=))

Just so the greys don't panic ... we train indoors in a lovely big safe hall and only go outside when its nice and warm and dry :=))