Well I've finally done it!

This Forum is the main messageboard to discuss all things Claret and Blue and beyond
MACCA
Posts: 15591
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:10 am
Been Liked: 4360 times

Well I've finally done it!

Post by MACCA » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:30 pm

Well I've put it off for several years, but I can now confirm I've finally taken the plunge.
(Any tips greatly appreciated)

Gentlemen, meet Stanley....
Attachments
Screenshot_20190611-202647_Collage Maker.jpg
Screenshot_20190611-202647_Collage Maker.jpg (644.38 KiB) Viewed 8112 times
These 27 users liked this post: Tricky Trevor green_parrot Grimsdale spadesclaret Pearcey Colburn_Claret Fenwick Steve1956 Imploding Turtle LeuvenClaret CnBtruntru nil_desperandum Cirrus_Minor Spijed DCWat ClaretMoffitt Lancasterclaret gc14 CJW 1Simpleton lakedistrictclaret Long Time Lurker DomBFC1882 elwaclaret Juan Tanamera bfcbri basil6345789

jdrobbo
Posts: 9205
Joined: Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:01 pm
Been Liked: 4800 times
Has Liked: 943 times
Location: Leeds

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by jdrobbo » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:32 pm

What an absolute beaut. Congrats. If you ever need a dog walker, drop him off in Guiseley outside Harry Ramsdens.
This user liked this post: DAVETHEVICAR

DAVETHEVICAR
Posts: 2979
Joined: Sat Jan 02, 2016 11:33 pm
Been Liked: 824 times
Has Liked: 1608 times
Location: Lincoln

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by DAVETHEVICAR » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:33 pm

Golly, a real cutie

Billy Balfour
Posts: 3979
Joined: Mon May 28, 2018 3:00 pm
Been Liked: 1857 times
Has Liked: 652 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Billy Balfour » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:38 pm

kitchen scales? I hope he's not going to eat it.

AndyClaret
Posts: 1349
Joined: Thu Jan 24, 2019 2:08 pm
Been Liked: 217 times
Has Liked: 543 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by AndyClaret » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:38 pm

MACCA wrote:Well I've put it off for several years, but I can now confirm I've finally taken the plunge.
(Any tips greatly appreciated)

Gentlemen, meet Stanley....
Labradors are known for their ferocious appetite, watch what you feed it, and watch out for it pinching food.

claretblue
Posts: 6410
Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2016 3:36 pm
Been Liked: 1831 times
Has Liked: 961 times
Location: cloud 9 since Dyche appointed

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by claretblue » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:40 pm

jdrobbo wrote:What an absolute beaut. Congrats. If you ever need a dog walker, drop him off in Guiseley outside Harry Ramsdens.
do dogs eat fish 'n chips? :D

taio
Posts: 11520
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:17 am
Been Liked: 3220 times
Has Liked: 340 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by taio » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:40 pm

Cracking photos and little dog.

Claret Till I Die
Posts: 2080
Joined: Tue Dec 29, 2015 8:31 am
Been Liked: 1133 times
Has Liked: 1606 times
Location: Worsthorne

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Claret Till I Die » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:43 pm

Image

MACCA
Posts: 15591
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:10 am
Been Liked: 4360 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by MACCA » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:43 pm

AndyClaret wrote:Labradors are known for their ferocious appetite, watch what you feed it, and watch out for it pinching food.
Cheers

Sounds just like me, he'll fit straight in :lol: ;)

2kg today when he was weighed ( 4 weeks old )
Should be about 5kg when he can come home on 9th July.

Steve1956
Posts: 17178
Joined: Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:57 pm
Been Liked: 6463 times
Has Liked: 2896 times
Location: Fife

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Steve1956 » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:47 pm

You now have a friend for life Macca......well done.

Shore claret
Posts: 1411
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 4:51 pm
Been Liked: 267 times
Has Liked: 660 times
Location: Starbug

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Shore claret » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:49 pm

Hide all your footwear.

Funkydrummer
Posts: 8310
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 3:50 pm
Been Liked: 2949 times
Has Liked: 2063 times
Location: Burnley

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Funkydrummer » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:56 pm

Cracking specimen there - as has been said, you have a friend for life in your hands.

Cherish and enjoy.

It's true what they say, labs will eat until they're sick and then start again, so be careful
what and how much you feed him.

They also love water and will often find it when you didn't even know any was present.
Last edited by Funkydrummer on Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:57 pm, edited 1 time in total.

MDWat
Posts: 2502
Joined: Fri Dec 25, 2015 12:42 pm
Been Liked: 871 times
Has Liked: 269 times
Location: Bradford
Contact:

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by MDWat » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:56 pm

He’ll cry like a bitch for about a week. Try resist the urge to go downstairs or take it in the bedroom with you.

It’ll **** and **** around the house for about 12 weeks so make sure you get some pads. Hopefully you haven’t any young, inquisitive kids who pick up anything on the floor.

However, dogs are ******* mint. Ours is 11 months old now and regardless of how **** your day has been, they still love you all the same. It’s mint.

Bosscat
Posts: 25361
Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2018 9:51 am
Been Liked: 8426 times
Has Liked: 18095 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Bosscat » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:57 pm

download (1).jpeg
download (1).jpeg (15.23 KiB) Viewed 7838 times

MDWat
Posts: 2502
Joined: Fri Dec 25, 2015 12:42 pm
Been Liked: 871 times
Has Liked: 269 times
Location: Bradford
Contact:

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by MDWat » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:59 pm

Image
These 3 users liked this post: spadesclaret Steve1956 green_parrot

jdrobbo
Posts: 9205
Joined: Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:01 pm
Been Liked: 4800 times
Has Liked: 943 times
Location: Leeds

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by jdrobbo » Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:00 pm

claretblue wrote:do dogs eat fish 'n chips? :D
No, but they love curry sauce and scraps!

Steve1956
Posts: 17178
Joined: Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:57 pm
Been Liked: 6463 times
Has Liked: 2896 times
Location: Fife

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Steve1956 » Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:04 pm

IMG-20190529-WA0028.jpg
IMG-20190529-WA0028.jpg (48.43 KiB) Viewed 7767 times
We love our two.
These 3 users liked this post: spadesclaret Bosscat green_parrot

Tricky Trevor
Posts: 8322
Joined: Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:06 pm
Been Liked: 2439 times
Has Liked: 1978 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Tricky Trevor » Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:20 pm

Claret Till I Die wrote:Image
Built in shat nav?
These 3 users liked this post: Bosscat DCWat Long Time Lurker

Fenwick
Posts: 530
Joined: Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:57 pm
Been Liked: 202 times
Has Liked: 128 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Fenwick » Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:23 pm

Buy good waterproofs

Leamington Claret
Posts: 62
Joined: Mon Jan 25, 2016 7:42 pm
Been Liked: 26 times
Has Liked: 13 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Leamington Claret » Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:24 pm

image.jpeg
image.jpeg (113.31 KiB) Viewed 7637 times
Managed most of my life without a dog, now I couldn't imagine life without one (or, to be exact, two!)
These 5 users liked this post: Bosscat Steve1956 spadesclaret green_parrot bfcbri

Foulthrow
Posts: 2283
Joined: Wed Feb 15, 2017 11:48 am
Been Liked: 699 times
Has Liked: 1518 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Foulthrow » Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:43 pm

Would love to get a dog. The wife is dead against it. I’m also worried about the cost ( and picking up poo).

ewanrob
Posts: 1331
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:52 am
Been Liked: 361 times
Has Liked: 98 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by ewanrob » Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:47 pm

When your at the top of a moor somewhere, just you and your dog its magic...feels a little like when the final whistle went against Spurs at the turf...pure heaven.
These 2 users liked this post: Steve1956 Loyalclaret

CnBtruntru
Posts: 4133
Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 10:39 pm
Been Liked: 694 times
Has Liked: 600 times
Location: Wexford, Ireland. via Nelson.

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by CnBtruntru » Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:55 pm

We have a lab and she is the most loving and devoted dog you cold ask for, best thing I read about them they are a "stomach on legs", and it a is absolutely true but will be devoted to you.

Guppyspotter
Posts: 219
Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2016 12:49 pm
Been Liked: 64 times
Has Liked: 9 times
Location: Bristol
Contact:

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Guppyspotter » Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:58 pm

Just to balance it out, our lab arrived 7 weeks ago. Didn't cry at night, cage and blanket over it. Had a few accidents in week one and 2 and then 1 a week max. Doesn't chew too much yet except lumps of firewood and rubber toys he's given and of course a beef bone. Don't feed it anything other than dog food from its bowl .

Steve1956
Posts: 17178
Joined: Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:57 pm
Been Liked: 6463 times
Has Liked: 2896 times
Location: Fife

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Steve1956 » Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:09 pm

Foulthrow wrote:Would love to get a dog. The wife is dead against it. I’m also worried about the cost ( and picking up poo).
Massive commitment mate,but the good times outweigh the bad,a dog will be the best friend you ever had.
This user liked this post: Foulthrow

claret_in_exile
Posts: 259
Joined: Sat Feb 06, 2016 8:35 pm
Been Liked: 77 times
Has Liked: 326 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by claret_in_exile » Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:13 pm

Dogs are awesome. We just got two more (Pom puppies).

A house is not a home without a dog.

Chobulous
Posts: 2132
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:27 am
Been Liked: 955 times
Has Liked: 11 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Chobulous » Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:19 pm

This is Benjamin, just 6 months old. We got him the day after I retired on Feb 1st
Attachments
19A58AC8-E6F2-455D-9C71-80C09B03F74C.jpeg
19A58AC8-E6F2-455D-9C71-80C09B03F74C.jpeg (624.77 KiB) Viewed 7283 times
These 6 users liked this post: conyoviejo spadesclaret green_parrot Peebs89 Healeywoodclaret bfcbri

conyoviejo
Posts: 5829
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 12:38 pm
Been Liked: 2491 times
Has Liked: 1477 times
Location: On the high seas chasing Pirates

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by conyoviejo » Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:36 pm

This was one of the guide dog puppies we looked after a few months ago,unfortunately we had to give back lol.
image.jpeg
image.jpeg (320.43 KiB) Viewed 7220 times
These 4 users liked this post: Bin Ont Turf spadesclaret green_parrot bfcbri

Leisure
Posts: 18469
Joined: Mon Jan 04, 2016 9:47 pm
Been Liked: 3771 times
Has Liked: 12361 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Leisure » Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:47 pm

Do not be tempted to feed it scraps from the table. If you succumb to it's pitiful eyes you'll never have a peaceful meal without it sat at your feet drooling while you're eating! ;)

Bin Ont Turf
Posts: 10948
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:38 am
Been Liked: 5154 times
Has Liked: 795 times
Location: On top of a pink elephant riding to the Democratic Republic of Congo

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Bin Ont Turf » Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:52 pm

conyoviejo wrote:This was one of the guide dog puppies we looked after a few months ago,unfortunately we had to give back lol.
I still don't know how you do it mate.

Great work though. 8-)
These 2 users liked this post: Leisure conyoviejo

ewanrob
Posts: 1331
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:52 am
Been Liked: 361 times
Has Liked: 98 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by ewanrob » Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:10 pm

[img]
Mine is 8 year old now, love her to bits...keeps me sane!
Mine is 8 year old now, love her to bits...keeps me sane!
20190611_224629.jpg (666.4 KiB) Viewed 7060 times
[/img]
MACCA wrote:Well I've put it off for several years, but I can now confirm I've finally taken the plunge.
(Any tips greatly appreciated)

Gentlemen, meet Stanley....
These 2 users liked this post: spadesclaret green_parrot

tybfc
Posts: 3325
Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:21 pm
Been Liked: 1303 times
Has Liked: 318 times
Location: Accrington

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by tybfc » Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:21 pm

Leisure wrote:Do not be tempted to feed it scraps from the table. If you succumb to it's pitiful eyes you'll never have a peaceful meal without it sat at your feet drooling while you're eating! ;)
Sounds like the Harwood lot on an Accy Clarets away trip :)
This user liked this post: Leisure

AndyClaret
Posts: 1349
Joined: Thu Jan 24, 2019 2:08 pm
Been Liked: 217 times
Has Liked: 543 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by AndyClaret » Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:07 am

This is Lola, now 8 months old, can be seen playing with all the dogs on Ightenhill Park, she's a star !
Attachments
lola.jpg
lola.jpg (74.73 KiB) Viewed 6877 times
These 2 users liked this post: spadesclaret green_parrot

Quicknick
Posts: 5580
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 4:25 pm
Been Liked: 1208 times
Has Liked: 7098 times
Location: Chiang Rai, Thailand.

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Quicknick » Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:19 am

Stir fry it.

MACCA
Posts: 15591
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:10 am
Been Liked: 4360 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by MACCA » Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:27 am

AndyClaret wrote:This is Lola, now 8 months old, can be seen playing with all the dogs on Ightenhill Park, she's a star !

Well we might see you around, that'll be our local too.

Think theres a few posters on here that frequent that park and the walking routes near me.

claretonthecoast1882
Posts: 10085
Joined: Mon Apr 09, 2018 1:59 pm
Been Liked: 4161 times
Has Liked: 57 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:51 am

Good choice for a 1st dog, you will have a new best mate.

Remember any food you have is his, any crisps you have are his. If you think some food is out of reach on a work top or some higher place it isn't. No chocolate.

Also if you wonder who loves you more the mrs or the dog, 1st Saturday game tell them both you will be home no later than 7pm. Roll in at midnight hammered and see who is happiest to see you.
These 3 users liked this post: Leisure Healeywoodclaret bfcbri

ClaretMoffitt
Posts: 3889
Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:19 pm
Been Liked: 1216 times
Has Liked: 807 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by ClaretMoffitt » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:01 am

Now this is my kind of thread

Lancasterclaret
Posts: 23343
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 2:09 pm
Been Liked: 8058 times
Has Liked: 4714 times
Location: Riding the galactic winds in my X-wing

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Lancasterclaret » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:04 am

ClaretMoffitt wrote:Now this is my kind of thread
Surely this will only add to your enjoyment?

Image
This user liked this post: claretonthecoast1882

ClaretMoffitt
Posts: 3889
Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:19 pm
Been Liked: 1216 times
Has Liked: 807 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by ClaretMoffitt » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:05 am

Lancasterclaret wrote:Surely this will only add to your enjoyment?

Image
Looks a little like me :twisted:
This user liked this post: Lancasterclaret

claretonthecoast1882
Posts: 10085
Joined: Mon Apr 09, 2018 1:59 pm
Been Liked: 4161 times
Has Liked: 57 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:06 am

Lancasterclaret wrote:Surely this will only add to your enjoyment?

Image

:D good spot
This user liked this post: Lancasterclaret

Hipper
Posts: 5681
Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 1:33 pm
Been Liked: 1175 times
Has Liked: 918 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by Hipper » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:09 am

claretblue wrote:do dogs eat fish 'n chips? :D
My mum used to do baby sitting. She went round this women's house and she had just got a dog, a deaf Dalmation. Before she went out this woman asked my mum if a ham sandwich would be alright for its tea.

The next day my mother got a call from this woman to say that her husband had threatened to kill her and the dog unless she got rid of it, so this animal ended up with us. It was six months old, had not been house trained (the previous owner was a working woman who had left it to its own devices all day), but was very affectionate and intelligent. It destroyed lots in our house - television (it walked round the back of it to see what was going on and knocked it over); double glazing (my mum was cleaning the inner glass of the French windows from the outside and the dog just ran straight through it on seeing her); chewed up hair brushes and lots more - but we loved it. It could somehow detect when I was coming home from work and would put it's front legs on the window sill to try and look out for me.
This user liked this post: Leisure

gc14
Posts: 419
Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:50 am
Been Liked: 86 times
Has Liked: 65 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by gc14 » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:18 am

Have a lab (same colour) for almost 4 years, A fantastic dog,brilliant with kids,adults and other dogs, always done his
business outside without any need to train ... One good piece of advice we was given, don't 'over-walk' him for the
1st few months .. 4 x 10 minute walks a day is ideal over exercising them can impact on their hips for later life ..
This user liked this post: Leisure

claretblue
Posts: 6410
Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2016 3:36 pm
Been Liked: 1831 times
Has Liked: 961 times
Location: cloud 9 since Dyche appointed

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by claretblue » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:36 am

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:Also if you wonder who loves you more the mrs or the dog, 1st Saturday game tell them both you will be home no later than 7pm. Roll in at midnight hammered and see who is happiest to see you.
:lol: :lol: :lol:

MACCA
Posts: 15591
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:10 am
Been Liked: 4360 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by MACCA » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:38 am

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:Good choice for a 1st dog, you will have a new best mate.

Remember any food you have is his, any crisps you have are his. If you think some food is out of reach on a work top or some higher place it isn't. No chocolate.

Also if you wonder who loves you more the mrs or the dog, 1st Saturday game tell them both you will be home no later than 7pm. Roll in at midnight hammered and see who is happiest to see you.
He wont eat any human food, but I'd like to see him try it on for my crisps. If theres one thing I'm passionate about its crisps ( it used to be crisps and pies, but I've spotted my addiction to the latter )

To be fair I can see the dog helping in my quest for more drinking hours, its earnt me millions of brownie points, and who doesn't like a quick pub stop after a decent walk.

Just hope he's happy to sit and watch the cricket for several hours in the sun, then guide me home.
I'm usually a touch wobbly.

MACCA
Posts: 15591
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:10 am
Been Liked: 4360 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by MACCA » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:45 am

gc14 wrote:Have a lab (same colour) for almost 4 years, A fantastic dog,brilliant with kids,adults and other dogs, always done his
business outside without any need to train ... One good piece of advice we was given, don't 'over-walk' him for the
1st few months .. 4 x 10 minute walks a day is ideal over exercising them can impact on their hips for later life ..
Yes picked him for those reasons listed above, and his parents are great too, so hoping he follows suit.

Hes already doing his business on pads at his current home, so touch wood we wont have too many accidents early on.

claretblue
Posts: 6410
Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2016 3:36 pm
Been Liked: 1831 times
Has Liked: 961 times
Location: cloud 9 since Dyche appointed

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by claretblue » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:48 am

MACCA wrote:Hes already doing his business on pads at his current home
keep your IPad outta reach MACCA! ;)

1Simpleton
Posts: 87
Joined: Sat Jul 30, 2016 9:01 pm
Been Liked: 21 times
Has Liked: 14 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by 1Simpleton » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:56 am

Logged in just to like the post they truly are a man's best friend. Off out with mine soon the only problem is he will return wet and muddy.

RalphCoatesComb
Posts: 8049
Joined: Thu Jul 14, 2016 2:38 pm
Been Liked: 2415 times
Has Liked: 2115 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by RalphCoatesComb » Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:02 am

"Any tips greatly appreciated"

Get a cage and use it, especially at bedtime.

He'll soon get used to it and will go there on his own within a short time. Make it HIS space.

Cuts down on lots of "Puppy Damage" - Enjoy!
This user liked this post: conyoviejo

gavster
Posts: 53
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:36 am
Been Liked: 2 times
Has Liked: 6 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by gavster » Wed Jun 12, 2019 10:21 am

https://www.thelabradorsite.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That’s a great site for all sorts of help. My advise really invest time on the first few weeks in routine. Really get to know the breeder and get them to do lots of socialisation work and have fun they’re awesome

MACCA
Posts: 15591
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:10 am
Been Liked: 4360 times

Re: Well I've finally done it!

Post by MACCA » Wed Jun 12, 2019 10:54 am

RalphCoatesComb wrote:"Any tips greatly appreciated"

Get a cage and use it, especially at bedtime.

He'll soon get used to it and will go there on his own within a short time. Make it HIS space.

Cuts down on lots of "Puppy Damage" - Enjoy!
Yes the cage has been the first thing we saught.

I'm not giving up my bed for anything, you hear all sorts if stories of them sleeping with the owners or in the same room etc
I'd prefer if he didn't go upstairs at all.

Post Reply