I cant believe it!

So I went over to my mums today for lunch, left the house about 12.45. When I got to my mums, I realised that I'd put Charlie in his crate but not locked it cos I got distracted putting Jess's coat on and then just left it. I almost had a heart attack wondering what mischief he was getting up to! I just decided not to worry about it and face it when I got home. The hubby and I got home about 6. I was sweating slightly when I opened the dining room door which joins onto the living room where Charlie's crate is, luckily I'd remembered to close that! There was a little bit of poo, a slightly chewed, empty cardboard box and a VERY excited staffy pup and that was it! That's the first time he's been left that long and I cannot believe that even tho he had the run of the living room and dining room for that long, he didnt get up to any mischief! Well done Charlie!

Aww bless thats a fair amount of time to be left too!! Well done, but don't forget that this time you may have just been lucky >

I know! I'm glad we had a tidy up before we left and there was nothing out for him to destroy. I was dreading coming back, honestly expected to see my living room in ruins! I just cannot believe how good this pup is, I was absolutely gobsmacked when I came in and saw that all he'd done was chew the corner of a cardboard box and had a little poo. Even the poo was nowhere near as big usual so he really was trying to be good

Good stuff! I remember the first day Moo was left at home (wasn't that long ago cause she used to come to work with me) I felt sick because of the stories I have heard, especially with a new sofa! But all was fine and always has been.

I've heard lots of horror stories too. But Charlie just keeps impressing me so I think I'm just gonna repay that by trusting him and see how he goes. If he goes back a step, and needs to be crated again for a while, thats fine, we'll go at his pace. But this last ten days or so, he's been an absolute angel, in and out of the house. If this is the start of how things are going to be from now on, that's fine by me!

Well I agree, but sure others won't. Moo has the run of the flat, granted I have people pop to see her a lot, but have never had any probs with mine. Now my first I did so she had to be blocked from upstairs. Just keep the training up too though, they do push boundries at any opportunity! Your all doing great

I'm constantly reinforcing the training and always will. He's doing fantastically but I'm not stupid, I know he'll have his moments!

He's a very special pup, still remember the time before you picked him up! He's a little fighter

Honestly I thank my lucky stars he made it. I've looked back a couple of times on the posts when I thought I was gonna lose him. I was soooo scared for him but he's so happy and healthy now. Its awful that every other pup in his litter died, but I am so incredibly grateful that Charlie was strong enough to fight it and win. I just cannot imagine life without him now. I'm sure you feel the same about Moo, they just grab hold of your heart and dont let it go. He's my little miracle (sorry for getting so soppy, I just get choked sometimes thinking how empty my life would've been if he didnt make it)

Even in a short time they change your life immensly, Charlie pulled through and is a little so sad for the poor pups that never had a life but there was a reason why Charlie has and an amazing one at that You both have certainly had a journey together! Its great to hear your so settled

Awww thats lovely Shontelle he is loved so much, and a loved and secure dog can suprise you , my 2 have never chewed a thing

He's a good boy!

Unlike Dempsey who would, and does, chew anything he can get his teeth around!

What a Fantastic little bubba boy you have..,.
GO CHARLIE... your a star mate

Thanks ladies. I'm very proud of him

How is the little star today?

Hey Mel, its only 6am here but so far, he's sleeping so being good! Lol. He was great yesterday but got attacked by a rotti. All my fault tho. I had him off lead, was talking to the owner of 3 mini dachsunds he was playing with and wasnt paying enough attention. The rotti was off lead, and Charlie trotted over to say hi. I turned around and saw him going over and called him cos I wanted to make sure it was ok with the owner but the little bugger ignored me. I started after him and nearly * myself when the rotti stiffened up and growled at him. I called him loudly and legged it over, he was about ten feet away, but the rotti jumped him and pinned him on his back. It looked like she was biting his belly and Charlie proper squealed like a pig. Me and the rotti owner got there at the same time and I grabbed Charlie and she pulled her dog off. All she said was 'she didn't mark him, lucky really cos she doesnt like puppies' and walked away! I was livid! I know I'm gonna get shot down for this, but the rotti should've either been on the lead or had a muzzle on at least because where I walk Charlie is where half the population of plymouth walk their dogs at any given time of the day and 90% of them are off lead. If you know your dog is 'doesnt like puppies' or is DA in any way, why would you have them off lead in central park where you are guaranteed to run into at least thirty dogs off lead? I know I should've been paying more attention, and I obviously need to work on Charlie recall some more cos he ignored me, but I really think if you dog is dog aggressive in any way, it should be kept on a lead or muzzled in a place where there are so many dogs off lead and taken somewhere quieter to run off lead so they dont get disturbed by, or attack other dogs. He wouldnt go near another dog after that, and I was worried he was gonna have a fear of other dogs cos of it, but luckily, right at the end of the walk, we saw the rotti he was playing with the other day and they started playing immediately. Me and his owner have arranged to meet there again today. Sorry about going completely off topic there!

You must have been so scared for Charlie! I agree, if the rotti's like that & the owner knows it, then she should've been on a lead. So glad he's ok though.

Well done Charlie!!!!
Poor thing hope he forgets about it and moves on. Blue is aggressive which can be a pain as he would have so much more fun with other dogs if he learn't not to attack...........but do you know what I do.....I keep him on a bloody lead.

That is because you're a responsible owner! I know that all dogs need to run and be free sometimes, even dog aggressive ones, but they should be taken to a quiet place where there are no other dogs around for their off leash exercise. I was absolutely fuming cos on the way back around the loop, we crossed paths again and the rottie was STILL off the lead! She said 'oh he took one look at her and ran off, didnt come over this time did he' I was a little rude because I was in shock when the rottie jumped Charlie and didnt say anything to her but when she said that, I said 'I * wonder why?!' then told her that she needed to keep her dog on a lead in case a pup got badly hurt. She just stuck her nose in the air, called her dog and walked off with her STILL off lead! Grrr!

Some people amaze me how they think or don't think in this case.
I have found a field for Blue. It belongs to a factory but it's massive and 8 foot fence all the way round....just has 1 metal bar missing fom he fence where i get in lol. Just hope they don' replace it..........by hacksaw and bolt cutters are starting to get blunt

BlueStaffBlue wrote:Some people amaze me how they think or don't think in this case.
I have found a field for Blue. It belongs to a factory but it's massive and 8 foot fence all the way round....just has 1 metal bar missing fom he fence where i get in lol. Just hope they don' replace it..........by hacksaw and bolt cutters are starting to get blunt

Lol, the things we do for our dogs!

Amazing! we partner left Bruiser for 3 hours the other day when he went in to town and came home to find he had eated my brand new slippers! could have been wore i suppose!

poor chalrie.... so glad he is ok must have scared the poo out of you

Shontelle wrote:Honestly I thank my lucky stars he made it. I've looked back a couple of times on the posts when I thought I was gonna lose him. I was soooo scared for him but he's so happy and healthy now. Its awful that every other pup in his litter died, but I am so incredibly grateful that Charlie was strong enough to fight it and win. I just cannot imagine life without him now. I'm sure you feel the same about Moo, they just grab hold of your heart and dont let it go. He's my little miracle (sorry for getting so soppy, I just get choked sometimes thinking how empty my life would've been if he didnt make it)

Just read this Shontelle. Im sat at work skiving and nearly started crying! Need to remember where i am!! But i agree.....they do grab hold of your heart! Go Charlie!!!