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Cassandra High Post Member
Joined: 05 Jun 2007 Posts: 358 Location: Motherwell
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Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:31 pm Post subject: Hi *waves* |
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You won't know me just yet as I haven't attended puppy or dog training classes just yet. We are awaiting to hear of the arrival of our border collie puppy up in Argyll. The litter is expected sometime in the autumn/winter so I have been taking the opportunity to find appropriate classes and information on training.
I am a stay at home mum to three kids (8yrs, 6yrs & 7mths). We have three cats; Alfredo Del Greebo (12/13yrs), Rainy (2ish) and Grim who is Rainy's daughter (1yr). I live with my partner Drew.
I was born into a household with a black and white BC but she died before I was five. I was also the proud owner of a tri colour farm BC unfortunately extreme circumstances meant we had to leave him behind when me and my oldest two children moved to Scotland (I am from Yorkshire originally).
My sister is a dog groomer all the way down in Hastings and owns a German Shepherd (her breed love) and a patterdale, jack russell cross. My other friend (also down in Hastings) has a working Staffie (her breed love) and between them I learnt alot about grooming, pedigree and dog nutrition....tho I am by no means an expert.
So yeah...we are basically preparing for our new arrival
Look forward to chatting and learning and eventually when our bundle of trouble gets here...maybe even attending some classes!
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marcella Guest
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Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Cassandra!
welcome to the boards. Nice intro
Our friends have a Patterdale .............. feisty little thing but he's adorable.
Marcella |
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John Thomson Site Admin
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4780 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Cassandra,
Welcome to our forum, great to have you as a member!
I'm sure you can't wait for your new arrival?
please make full use of the forum, it's a great way to exchange information with friendly like minded people _________________ John Thomson
www.cumbernaulddogtraining.co.uk |
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Cassandra High Post Member
Joined: 05 Jun 2007 Posts: 358 Location: Motherwell
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Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you for the welcome!
Her wee dog is a bit fiesty yes...tried to take on a rottweiler last week
Yes I am a little over excited....but I think its going to be December before we pick the wee fella up so I will have to exercise some patience...ouch swear word for me
It gives me plenty of opportunity to sort ourselves out ready for the dog. I don't want our family to end up a statistic in a border collie rescue case cos we been too lazy and not done our homework!
I absolutely ADORE the breed and wouldn't want to damage either the dog or the breeds honourable reputation. |
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Allan Campbell Trainer
Joined: 07 May 2007 Posts: 311 Location: airdrie
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Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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hi and welcome to the forum .. hope you have a great time .... anything we can do to help you this is the place ...
allan.. _________________ just because yer paranoid ... doesn't mean they are not out to get you
the place for rhodesian ridgebacks
http://ukridgebacks.prophpbb.com/ |
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John Thomson Site Admin
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4780 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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Cassandra wrote: |
Thank you for the welcome!
I don't want our family to end up a statistic in a border collie rescue case cos we been too lazy and not done our homework!
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your have the right attitude to be getting a new puppy!
I wish more people went into dog ownership with their eyes open. _________________ John Thomson
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kendal I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Posts: 4956 Location: cumbernauld
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:38 am Post subject: |
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hey welcome
you will love the forum
cant Waitee to see photos of the new puppy |
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kirsty I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 30 May 2007 Posts: 2712 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:37 am Post subject: |
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Hi
Looking forward to the photo's - still have to put some of my two on, but Im not a techie and hav'nt a clue how to do it. |
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Janice I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 753 Location: Falkirk
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Hello
Hope you enjoy the forum and the club once your pup arrives. I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun. Dale and I really enjoyed Puppy School too. Life 's never dull with a BC but I'm sure you know that already!
Enjoy |
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Deborah Hamilton I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 1478 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:05 pm Post subject: Re: Hi *waves* |
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Hi Cassandra,
Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you will get a lot of good tips and get a laugh too
Great introduction. Makes all ours look poor in comparison . Hope you enjoy the chit chat as much as I do. |
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Cassandra High Post Member
Joined: 05 Jun 2007 Posts: 358 Location: Motherwell
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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:50 am Post subject: Re: Hi *waves* |
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Deborah Hamilton wrote: |
Great introduction. Makes all ours look poor in comparison . |
I had to make an extra effort cos you have never met me before, I think everyone else on here attends training sessions don't they?
I just hope I haven't set myself up too much before you meet me |
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Sheryl I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 1028 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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You have nothing to worry about.....at all!!!!!
When my boys first went to class I was suprised they even invited us back!!!
x _________________ Kindest Regards,
PRINCESS Sheryl, Keano and Coby. |
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Deborah Hamilton I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 1478 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:41 pm Post subject: Re: Hi *waves* |
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Cassandra I'm sure you will have a good time at the classes. Were not a bad bunch you know. |
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Laura Forum Regular
Joined: 21 May 2007 Posts: 130 Location: Cumbernauld.
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:01 am Post subject: |
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Hello and welcome, new here myself.
I come from Argyll originally, was born and brought up on Isle of Islay before spending 10 years in Lochgilphead. Lovely area. |
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Deborah Hamilton I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 1478 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:15 am Post subject: |
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[Hi Laura,
I have friends that stay in Campbeltown. I have often been down to lochgilphead. Don't you miss it? |
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