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Dogs of The SMB.

Swindon On Tour said:
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If there was a picture why we love our dogs this would be one of mine.

“My best friend. Love you Ted, always will ❤️”
This lad has got me through everything.

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I can see the love & trust in Ted's gaze.
 
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Becs said:
A squirrel ran across the path in front of us and ran up a tree. Charlie then kept looking up and growling at random trees for the rest of the walk, just in case they also had squirrels in.
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Bet he was right and there was, dogs kna these squirrely things
Swindon On Tour said:
Mate I adore him, he is unreal.
A character and the softest dog you could ever meet.

I just don’t know how I will cope when I have to say goodbye.
Will need hugs and a few shoulders 😢❤️
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I'm not going to comment n your last two lines but I can clearly see the connection
 
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Swindon On Tour said:
Posted on another thread.
If there was a picture why we love our dogs this would be one of mine.

“My best friend. Love you Ted, always will ❤️”
This lad has got me through everything.

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Beautiful.

That photograph says more than a million words could say about the 2 way love between a dog and his da.

We are very lucky people to experience that. ❤
Swindon On Tour said:
Mate I adore him, he is unreal.
A character and the softest dog you could ever meet.

I just don’t know how I will cope when I have to say goodbye.
Will need hugs and a few shoulders 😢❤️
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Special, special bond you 2 have there mate.

It is an amazing feeling when that happens. ❤
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She’s home - best picture I can get as she hasn’t kept still since :lol:
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Really making me think, would my little man like a companion?
Or am I just getting broody looking at her?

I think both of those answers are correct tbh. 🤣🤣🤣
Edit.....both answers are yes. 😁
 
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Georgewhitt said:
Really making me think, would my little man like a companion?
Or am I just getting broody looking at her?
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I've been through that thought process a few times; if your mate is a well behaved, sociable chap (which he is) he'll accept & love it as his mate then take on the paternal role with which you'll see a happier more content pair of dogs as their bond builds.

Basically they're pack animals so love a companion, it's natural to them, how they play and lie with each other will frequently put a smile on your face & run down camera batteries.

But seriously consider the options before making any decision.
 
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70s traveller said:
I've been through that thought process a few times; if your mate is a well behaved, sociable chap (which he is) he'll accept & love it as his mate then take on the paternal role with which you'll see a happier more content pair of dogs as their bond builds.

Basically they're pack animals so love a companion, it's natural to them, how they play and lie with each other will frequently put a smile on your face & run down camera batteries.

But seriously consider the options before making any decisions.
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Had mutts all my life mate, so I get the way they are wired up, and how they work.

And Bobs would be a great "parental figure" and lavish love on a pup.

I have 4 issues.

1/ Am I doing it just for me?

2/ Do I have the time to train another working dog to be a proper working dog? That is the only way to make it completely happy.

3/ Do I want to risk upsetting my little mans world? He is a properly "routine dog". He is borderline OCD with his routine

And most importantly....

4/ Can I love another dog as much as I love Bobs?

Number 4 is the kicker.

I genuinely don't think I can. So I think if I did it, it would be for me, and not the dog. Totally the wrong reason imo.
 
You're going over all the steps we did for each & every new canine arrival.

Dogs & all animals are OCD with their routines (ours have been) but also adapt much better to changes in it if they have yourself within their life.

You'll love each one the same.

As for your number 4 you'll find you can, I thought exactly the same with each of our five (which IS too many imo now I've been through it, my Wife's logic was around the last chance of having one of our lads' sons).

I'd said the same with our previous two before the five but as you yourself know from experience it needs an understanding sensible caring owner that understands dogs' logic & behaviour.

Allowing it to occur is led totally by how you think it would work out. Also as you know; You never get a carbon copy of a dog, they all have their own personalities that can be nurtured. A good sensible caring owner usually ends up with a good sensible well behaved dog. I would never, ever suggest taking another dog to anyone I didn't think would give it a good life. How you have Bobs & how he's been developed make me think you could - but the key point that has to work 100% is you have to want another in Bobs' current lifestyle. The only person that should decide is yourself, but have you asked him I always did with ours. If there are even the slightest doubts around any topic don't do it.
 
70s traveller said:
You're going over all the steps we did for each & every new canine arrival.

Dogs & all animals are OCD with their routines (ours have been) but also adapt much better to changes in it if they have yourself within their life.

You'll love each one the same.

As for your number 4 you'll find you can, I thought exactly the same with each of our five (which IS too many imo now I've been through it, my Wife's logic was around the last chance of having one of our lads' sons).

I'd said the same with our previous two before the five but as you yourself know from experience it needs an understanding sensible caring owner that understands dogs' logic & behaviour.

Allowing it to occur is led totally by how you think it would work out. Also as you know; You never get a carbon copy of a dog, they all have their own personalities that can be nurtured. A good sensible caring owner usually ends up with a good sensible well behaved dog. I would never, ever suggest taking another dog to anyone I didn't think would give it a good life. How you have Bobs & how he's been developed make me think you could - but the key point that has to work 100% is you have to want another in Bobs' current lifestyle. The only person that should decide is yourself, but have you asked him I always did with ours. If there are even the slightest doubts around any topic don't do it.
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We took Cassie, a black lab, to trying classes which were great. We continued the training and she understands what we want her to do. If she has been running in wet fields, she knows to sit on a towel in the kitchen beside the back door. I tell her to lift a paw, starting with the front ones when she is sitting. When it is trine to dry the back paws, I ask her if she hates the Mags. She stands up as when I was training her I said stand up if you hate the Mags.
Maybe a bit sad, but it makes me laugh every time.
She takes a plastic bone to my wife every night as the Mrs has started to put treats in it. The dog never comes to me with it. The dog has different routines with us when it comes to bananas at breakfast.
She is nearly 2 year old but knows her routines and what she can have and she never oversteps the mark. She is very sensible and loving and we couldn’t ask for a better dog.
 
70s traveller said:
As for your number 4 you'll find you can, I thought exactly the same with each of our five (which IS too many imo now I've been through it, my Wife's logic was around the last chance of having one of our lads' sons).
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Number 4 is the only one that is nailed on marra. Not a chance in Hell that in my lifetime that I will love a dog as much as I love Bobs mate.

I have had dogs since my first GSD that I was given when I was 6 years old.
A very very special dog that GSD. He tought me how to love and treat a dog. All dogs are measured on the "Shep" Scale. 😁
My best friend from 6 to15. The best
Such a special man.

Had several since. All great in their own way, and been given love, and care.

Then came this little man.

A little working Cocker. As gentle as gentle can be. And like The Boss has with @Swindon On Tour , he owns my heart mate.

I am lucky because I have now had that twice in my life.

That's not ganna happen for a third time.
 
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Georgewhitt said:
Number 4 is the only one that is nailed on marra. Not a chance in Hell that in my lifetime that I will love a dog as much as I love Bobs mate.

I have had dogs since my first GSD that I was given when I was 6 years old.
A very very special dog that GSD. He tought me how to love and treat a dog. All dogs are measured on the "Shep" Scale. 😁
My best friend from 6 to15. The best
Such a special man.

Had several since. All great in their own way, and been given love, and care.

Then came this little man.

A little working Cocker. As gentle as gentle can be. And like The Boss has with @Swindon On Tour , he owns my heart mate.

I am lucky because I have now had that twice in my life.

That's not ganna happen for a third time.
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I know exactly what you mean, sometimes a friend just ticks all the boxes from day one, from his eye contact to spending time with you when you're not well and he knows it so behaves accordingly. A little bit more so than others, that's not a criticism of the others just the connection happens between you. I knew one or two of ours couldn't be replaced so in such a case for yourself enjoy Bobs fully as things are.

As I've said to lots of people that lose a mate: Never make the mistake of taking on another that has to meet the standards already set, it won't happen because the new dog bears the brunt.
 
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