Tests done

I took Jesse to see Paul yesterday to have the allergy testing done. It all went fine, Paul got the amount of blood he needed. We'll see what comes of this... If we are none the wiser, then Paul will refer us to a good dermatologist.

I really hope we can get to the bottom of this...

Jesse is having allergy tests

I have finally decided to have Jesse tested for allergies. I don't know anymore what food to feed as he seems to react to them all in different ways. So he is booked in tomorrow morning to have blood taken and probably antibiotics for the sores on his tummy. Hopefully we will finally get to the bottom of this.

Our holiday in Wales 12th - 19th April

We drove to West Wales on Saturday, 19th April. It was a smooth ride, the dogs were fine and we arrived at around 3.30 pm.

First of all a few pictures of the cottage Swallow's Dance, where we stayed

The front of the cottage

The back of the cottage

The huge garden which we all loved

The living area downstairs

The sitting area downstairs looking out into the garden


Saturday, 12th April - ARRIVAL

On the day of arrival, we just settled in and relaxed. The dogs had a good inspection of the house and garden and then started to play and run around in the lovely garden.

Dylan, Flash and Jesse playing


Yay, I can run here... Dylan going mad!

Troy patrolling the perimeter

I like it here, mummy!

Troy's favourite spot just outside the back door from where he could see all of the garden and observe the house too

What? - say Flash and Jesse

Wow, that's worth a shake...


Sunday, 13th April - WISEMAN'S BRIDGE BEACH

All of them together observing things first thing on our second day

Dylan having a walk around

King of the Castle... sorry, Cottage...




Monday, 14th April - NEWBALD BEACH



Tuesday, 15th April - FRESHWATER WEST BEACH



Wednesday, 16th April - PEMBROKE CASTLE and FRESHWATER WEST BEACH



Thursday, 17th April - A DAY OFF TO RELAX



Friday, 18th April - TENBY



Saturday, 19th April - TIME TO GO HOME

Vaccination Time

Jesse was due for his booster, so I took both Troy and Jesse for their vaccinations. All went well and there were no problems at all!

Ignoring dogs

It's the first time today that I saw Jesse ignore another dog. We cross path with Dexter, the staffie, and Jesse would always have run up to him. But today he was busy with sniffing things and didn't even bother to go and say hello. He is so much easier now around other dogs...

Jesse and other dogs

It is the first time this morning that I noticed that Jesse is easier to recall from other dogs... and doesn't go as far anymore to meet them. So neutering has made a huge impact in this area too. And yet again, he hasn't been humping any dogs at all! Fab!

First obedience competition

Jesse, Flash and I went to the yearly match against Culverston. Last year, Flash won 1st place in primary... and he did it again this year. WELL DONE, beautiful boy.

For Jesse however it was the very first time in an obedience ring... and he did well. The heelwork was quite dodgy to start off with (though no tight lead), the last half was quite nice apparently! I was pleased wit that. Recall was fine until he took a few commands to get him into a present... He did a nice finish though.
The sit and down stay were perfect, eventhough I had to do them with Jesse and Flash together next to each other. And even when the dog next to Jesse got up, they stayed put.

Jesse came third and I was more than happy with his performance as it was the very first time he was in the obedience ring. Way to go, little boy.

Jesse sticking his head into pictures

Last night, Jacqui came round to do some TTouch with Flash and Dylan. And of course, Jesse couldn't help himself but stick his nose in and appear in almost all the pictures as well... LOL

Playing, not humping

This morning is the first time that I saw Jesse wanting to play with a dog rather than hump him. We met Bob, an old dog that we meet most mornings. Usually Jesse wants to hump him and keeps running after him. I had Jesse on the lead when approaching him and Jesse started play bowing! So he has started to enjoy meeting other dogs rather than just have sex on his mind!

Last night I also realised that he is not trying to hump me anymore at all now!

Result!

Stitches out and food change

Went to see Mark today to take Jesse's stitches out. All was well and although Jesse wasn't impressed at all when I turned him upside down (and Mark had to call a nurse as well to hold his back legs apart), he was fine as soon as he was back on his four feet... LOL It's all healed up well.

He already seems to be less intensive with other dogs as well when he meets them and rarely licks our other dogs' privates now. So it seems to be working.

Just under 2 weeks ago, I started changing Jesse over to a new food (Exclusion, Venison and Potatoe). His poos are fine, but he has thrown up a few times. I am not sure whether it is that food or not though or whether it was something else he was given and/or the worming tablets. So I will continue with this food for a couple of months to see how it goes. Jesse seems doing well on it. He also loves the venison treats I have bought them.