Dogs..............
Last post 24-04-2009 1:44 AM by SheilaW. 30 replies.
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15/11/2006 09:33 PM
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- Casey
- 28 Oct 2006
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What about all the Old Wives' Tales regarding cures for brown patches on lawns caused by dogs?
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27/11/2006 10:11 AM
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Isn't it Chris Beardshaw himself who says to mix tomato ketchup with the dog's food to neutralise the cause of the brown patches??!!
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03/02/2008 04:00 PM
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- Beebee
- Warwickshire
- 29 Jan 2008
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This is a problem I have, as posted previously. Have tried mixing tomato ketchup and juice from tinned tomatoes but unfortunately to no avail. May have to get hubby to fence off my lawn I think. Or get rid of the dog!
Anyone want a big soft German Shepherd?
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03/02/2008 10:22 PM
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- sue1002
- Ipswich, Suffolk
- 06 Sep 2005
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[b]Posted by:[/b]
Anyone want a big soft German Shepherd?
Already got one.
Our solution was to fence off the garden area and train the dog to go to the toilet on the patio area, it's a lot easier to clean up after them too and wash down when needed.
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06/02/2008 11:08 AM
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- Plantman
- North Yorkshire
- 30 Jan 2008
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If you have a large dog, particularly one with no brains, Old English Sheepdog, German Shepherd, Greyhound etc etc, I am afriad to say you will never have a nice garden.
Some sacrifices have to be made. If you want to keep a big dog, you can't keep a nice garden, particularly a lovely lawn.
As a dog lover myself, it is sad to say thet most dogs, even small ones, cause a lot of damage. As much as we would love a dog, I love my garden more.
I could not risk the investment I have made in my garden over the last 10 years. See photos.
[url=http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii305/plantman-album/?start-all]http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii305/plantman-album/?start-all[/url]
Plantman
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06/02/2008 12:04 PM
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- miranda
- Oxfordshire
- 17 Nov 2004
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Sue1002 has both a nice garden and a German Shepherd so she'll no doubt be in to tell you off, Plantman ;-)
We were lucky with our dog - he only widdled in a couple of places, wouldn't poo in the garden (unless he wasn't well) and never dug a single hole. He just liked to lie in the sun and relax, like this:
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/miranda_uk/sundog.jpg[/IMG]
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06/02/2008 12:39 PM
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- sue1002
- Ipswich, Suffolk
- 06 Sep 2005
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[b]Posted by:[/b] miranda
Sue1002 has both a nice garden and a German Shepherd so she'll no doubt be in to tell you off, Plantman ;-)
I like it Miranda :-)
Early training helps enormously so that having both are possible, after Sasha dug up a few Clematis' she soon learned what the word 'no' meant. Even now when she accidentally steps onto the borders I only have to say "off" and she immediately steps back, she's such a good girl.
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06/02/2008 02:32 PM
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- miranda
- Oxfordshire
- 17 Nov 2004
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Yes, Sue, early training makes a huge difference and most dogs are eager to please the pack leader.
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06/02/2008 06:56 PM
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- Plantman
- North Yorkshire
- 30 Jan 2008
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Looks like I have upset a few dog lovers.
There is always the exception to a rule. I suppose that there are some wonderful, well behaved dogs around.
You are right of course. It starts with the training whist a pup.
Sorry, but as a general rule....
Beautiful dogs!
Plantman.
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06/02/2008 07:58 PM
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- miranda
- Oxfordshire
- 17 Nov 2004
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[b]Posted by:[/b] Plantman
Looks like I have upset a few dog lovers. Plantman.
Not in the slightest, Plantman! I think we probably just wanted to show off the 'Beautiful dogs' ;-) And they are beautiful, too.
Digger will agree with you, mind - his dogs are all very naughty and dig lots of holes.
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06/02/2008 08:23 PM
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- sue1002
- Ipswich, Suffolk
- 06 Sep 2005
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No offence taken here either Plantman, it's all friendly banter, you'll get used to it.
[b]Posted by:[/b] miranda
Digger will agree with you, mind - his dogs are all very naughty and dig lots of holes.
That's because he hasn't trained them properly, although Sally is a well-trained dog - he must have trained her to do it:-)
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06/02/2008 10:59 PM
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- Plantman
- North Yorkshire
- 30 Jan 2008
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As I said, We don't have any dogs ourselves but we do get regular canine visitors to the garden but they are usually just looking for me. I fuss them too much.
Luckily they are only there occasionally, and don't usually stay long. Although in saying that we have at least 2 that are little sods (pardon the language) for the hedgehogs and you really have to keep an eye on them.
Plantman.
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07/02/2008 10:13 AM
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- miranda
- Oxfordshire
- 17 Nov 2004
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It sounds to me like you'd really like to have a dog, Plantman.
Yes, it's my favourite Toby photo, Sue. He oozes contentment. You can see that Alue is relaxed because the toes of her back feet have curled up. I like to see that.
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07/02/2008 06:29 PM
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- Plantman
- North Yorkshire
- 30 Jan 2008
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I do like dogs, but I [i][b]love[/b][/i] my garden.
I can see everybody else's dogs whenever I want.
All the owners are happy for me to do the odd spot of doggy walking for them. (there's even a spotty dog).
If I had a dog and had to enjoy someone else's garden, That wouldn't quite be the same.
So I get the best of both worlds really.
Happy with my balance
Plantman.
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