Helloooo! *with added photo*

[Ashley]

Well I was planning on being completely unimaginative and naming her that ... but think we've settled on Holly. She seems to suit that name. I had a million name ideas and none seemed to suit!

So I'm not even sure when I will get to come to classes. When do you suggest is best to start coming all? She's 11 weeks just now, will be 13 wks when I get her home. She's a tiny little pup.... scared she'll be squashed!!

xx

[Susan]

Hi Ashley,

Before starting the Cumbernauld Training Club, just yesterday with Rufus, I took him to the Puppy School classes, which are separate, and which Eleanor on this site runs. They were great, as they are not just about the training, but the puppies get to play and get socialisation practice with kids, adults, and even people dressed as wicked witches!! It has been a good base for him, as he can do sit/down/stay now, but struggles still with walk to heel and 'stand up', so I didn't feel too out of my depth last night!

[Ashley]

Thanks Susan,
That may be a good idea. What age was Rufus when you started going to those? I dont want to leave it too long that bad habits begin with.. Holly??? (still not sure if i'm convinced on the name... darn!).

xxx

[linsey]

awwwww! bless!

Congratualtions.

You will need to get some snaps online so we can see her asap - we can't be waiting until she is old enough for classes!


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[marcella]

Ashley, she can come to training just as soon as she's had all her jabs! We have puppies from 12 weeks old that attend the training classes and none have been squashed!!!!

The best possible start you can give a puppy is to immediately get it socialised, whether that be at the training classes, out walking with other dogs and people or standing with her outside the supermarket! (this works wonders!!!!).

Oh, and remember to post some pics when you get her!

[Ashley]

I think i *may* have just managed to put a photo as my avatar.... but not sure.......

Here is the wee pic Jd took with his phone last night....



Hope that works!! Not too good with these things.

xx

[marcella]

ooooooooooooh just seen your avatar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mary]

Hi Ashley - welcome to you and the beautiful pup - look forward to meeting you.
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[shirley c]

Awww she is soooo cute

Hi and welcome from me and my gang of mutts
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[Enid]

She's just gorgeous - a little love!

Don't worry about starting her - I didn't begin until recently when Mandy was 7, not that I'm suggesting you wait quite that long!! (I couldn't find anywhere else to go)! She's taking a bit longer to get the hang of some things, but she's coming on (I think)!
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[Suzanne St]

Sooo pleased you found a puppy she is a little stunner, I too have a ruby she is 15 now.

[Ashley]

Thanks everyone....

I must say, me and patience DO NOT go well together, and i am just itching to get her home!

Oh do you have any pics of your little ruby girl Suzanne? I am loving all CKCSpaniel picccies these days!

xx
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