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Thanks you for that advice. I'll definitely try the "watch" command. I have met some lovely people walking dogs who are full of useful advice and very friendly. However, I must admit that I did feel a bit annoyed that Russell was put in that situation even though I know we both probably could...

Thanks Eingana. We are very pleased too. If anything it has reminded me that sometimes in life "things just happen" and some things that just happen are a good thing. Really interesting point that you make about Pet Insurance. I think if I had more pets that would make good sense.

I went for Argos Pet insurance in the end. I wanted to get something done quickly (just in case) and did a bit of research and their Platinum plan seemed reasonable and goes beyond the 12 months as long as you keep u the premiums. Not sure if that is what is meant by Life Policy? He's been...

I think we came across a dog walking group today. Lots of dogs and people all together and he ended up in the middle of them. It passed without incident I am happy to report. Starting to think that i am more worried than he is. Today's project has been Pet Insurance. This really is a great...

He is OK if they pass at a distance. And yes thats exactly what I mean. If they don't bother him he is not interested. Having had such a torrid relationship with his brother I was thinking maybe he just isn't interested in other dogs and having got out of that situation now prefers his own and...

Sorry but I had to post this. He likes his ears rubbed. He ends up on his back with his head in your hands and his head becomes a dead weight so you cant move your hands otherwise he would have a very harsh awakening to something that totally blisses him out. This is Russell unashamedly...

Hi. It's day 5 now and to say he has made an impact on us would be the understatement of the century. He does need a lot of exercise but we live not far from the rolling hills of the south downs and we bought one of those ball launcher things and 30 mins of that twice a day included in the walk...

Blimey. Small world. :)) Thank you for the offer. We do have some options I am sure. I just havent quite worked out what they are yet. THe last two days have been a whirlwind. As he becomes more settled with us we will have a better idea of what he does and doesn't like in terms of other...

I am very minded of the post yesterday about how he will be on his best behaviour right now and that any naughty streaks might surface when he gets a bit more settled but he is just fitting in so well. There are still practicalities that we have no idea how we are going to deal with (we have a...

Day 2 - Here he is! (I won't clog up your board every day with posts but everyone was so helpful and positive yesterday and it's hard not to be "proud" isn't it?)

I was aware for the potential for disaster hence the purchase of a 7m lead. As I mentioned I had been for walks with both dogs with the previous owner and she always let them off the lead without problems - well except the problems they had with each other. I had no intention of removing the...

Thanks for so many positive responses and useful bits of advice. We are at the end of day one. Thought I would supply a bit of an update. My eldest daughter has, as you might expect, fallen head over heals for him. But I have told her that his stay might be short even though I don't know...

Hi. I have just found myself in a very unusual situation. Due to a series of very unexpected circumstances I have found myself as of today with a 4 year old male Jack Russell. I have never owned a dog, I have little experience of dogs and the reason why I now have this one is becuase he was...