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I was looking forward to my walk tonight to help me unwind after a hard long week at work. I was walking on merrily day dreaming and thinking about what a great day i had today and Lilia was trotting along side happily. All of a sudden she took off even Dwyane Chambers wouldnt have caught her. I could see the object of her desire - a six foot deep pool of pig poo. I screamed, jumped done anything i could to get her attention but she wasnt having it. I ran as fast as my flat feet would take me towards her thinking at least theres a fence and gate around it she should be ok just as she disappeared under the gate. By this time i was sobbing hysterically and screaming at the top of my voice. I got to the gate and there she was just inside on the edge of this pool muching pig poo. Now all i had to do was be calm and gently grab her harness but i missed and she took off towards the centre by this point i was beside my self and screaming at her. I think i frightened her she turned round and was trying to get back to me but it was like quicksand. Every time she took a step she sunk up to her chest. I had visions of having to go in. I dont know if it was sheer determination or that it wasnt too deep but she somehow managed to scrabble towards me very slowly and i grabbed her harness and hiked her out. She was covered but that was better than what i thought was going to happen to her. We carried on our walk and about 3/4 of an hour later she threw up pig poo! I took her to the stream but my god she hums! I dont think i have been so scared in my entire life. Wont be going on that walk again in a hurry.

After reading Kevins (Golfpag) blog about lungworm i was very concerned as Lilia chomps on snails for a pastime. As she was due to be wormed i went to the vets today and asked them for some tablets bearing in mind the usual worm tablets are about £2 i was stunned when they gave me three lots of 'spot on' treatment and it cost £21! Although nothing is too much for my little girl it looks like i might be surfing the net for these in future. It just seems a huge jump in cost but at least my little girl will be safe now. Thanks Kevin.

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Last night Lilia and me were both awake at 1 o clock so i decided to let her upstairs. My god she was so excited shes only been up here twice before. She spent most of her time under my bed chewing a pair of socks! She got on the bed and tried to make a nest but i perservered with her and about 3 o clock we both got to sleep. It was nice to have a little breathing body next to me and you were all right she didnt stir until i woke up at 6.45 so (much to my parents disgust!) i think she will be with me night time from now on. Plus she was so excited this morning i hardly needed to have a wash before work - loadsa kisses  but she still went into her cage without any fuss when i went to work.

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Hi All, I'm just interested in where you let you dog sleep at night. At the moment Lilia is in a cage in the kitchen but every morning she starts barking at about 4 o'clock. Last night i left her cage with the door open so she could have the run of the kitchen and conservatory but she still barked. On a Saturday night i tend to sleep on the sofa with her and she doesnt wake up until i do. I cant move the cage upstairs cos theres not enough room! i wouldnt mind her coming on the bed with me but as she was trying to be dominant as a pup i wouldnt want her to go back to these ways. Can anyone share their experiences with me. Thanks. Di x

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Can anyone help! Lilia is suffering from sore toes. We've been to the vets once and she got antibiotics which cleared it up but its happening again. It seems to be if we walk through long grass - i suppose the obvious answer is to avoid that but its not that easy! The vet told me it could be an allergy or just an irritation. Has anyone elses dog suffered from this and is there anything i can put on it to stop the itching. I will take her back to the vets if it persists but if anyone has any ideas i would appreciate it. Thanks. Di xx

Hi All, I took Lilia out for a walk this morning before coming to work. We live in a quiet village but there is one road through it to the nearest town. I walk a little way along this busy (for us!) road with Lilia then cut up a lane. When i got home and took Lilia's harness off i found that somewhen she had chewed through one of the straps and it was hanging on by one piece of strong cotton. I didnt know she had chewed it and i didnt see her do it. What really scared me was there was quite a few cars around this morning and if she had pulled she could have been knocked over - i felt really sick - i dont know what i would have done if this happened. I cant imagine my life without her now. I suppose i'm writing this blog just to say to everyone that uses a harness please check it carefully before putting it on your dog. The only consolation to this is she must be better on her lead and not pulling anymore.

As you may well know we have begun clicker training. Two weeks on Lilia is fantastic on her lead and hardly pulls at all and if i she goes ahead of me i shout heel and back she comes. When a car comes she will sit either by the side of the road or on the verge. One of the men i know through work was coming down the road in his car and Lilia was trotting on nicely then she sat by me as the car come down. This lovely man stopped and said ' she's doing really well now'. I was bursting with pride (sad but true!). Its so nice to be praised for something. Its nice to have something positive to report!

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Anyone else see the article in the Sunday Mirror about a 7 year old girl having her throat bitten by a staffy. Prepare for the back lash - the old cliche about dangerous dogs was mentioned.

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Well i knew there was something up yesterday Lilia was the dog from hell totally misbehaving and being grouchy (but not in an aggressive way). Today when i came home lunchtime i found she was starting her first season. I cannot believe that the little puppy i bought home weighing 1.5 kg has matured. Now I have 2 weeks of hell! I cannot imagine taking her out and not letting her off her lead. She will have too much excess energy. I was supposed to start training classes tomorrow (bad timing). Shes already trying to make a nest! If anyone else has been through this and has any tips i would be grateful. Di

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