Snoods

A few pictures, in particular of the new snoods for Jesse and Skye to keep their ears clean. 

Broken stays, but lovely report

On Sunday, Jesse (and Skye) and I went to Findon Downs returning to the obedience season. I did the stays first - and Jesse broke them both. I was so disappointed! I did however do a training round (with a ball) and Jesse worked absolutely beautifully. However, I didn't quite realise how beautifully until I saw the judge's report today - what a nice thing to say, makes me really happy and enthusiastic for the coming Sunday at Ditton:


FINDON DOWNS DOG TRAINING CLUB : Beginners Dog and Bitch


Date: 14th August, 2011
Judge: Shirley Budgen
Ring Steward: Gill Wise
Scoreboard: Sandra Wheatley

I have to mention Vera Marney’s American Cocker Spaniel ‘Weiambea Jesse James’ who was simply stunning, sadly has a stay problem, I really hope you sort it as he is just wonderful.

A new picture

Taken today when Jacqui was here

Playing with Skye

Last week it was the first time that Jesse played with Skye and he did again last night. It only lasts maybe 10 or 20 seconds, but what a result! Jesse is now much more relaxed around Skye and I think is starting to see her as part of the family. Yipee.

A bit of clicker training

I did some clicker training two weeks ago when Marzia took some pictures...

Antibiotics

Jesse has developped a skin infection again, probably due to Marzia using spray deodorants etc. So I know for sure now that this is an issue. Mark gave him his usual antibiotics shot yesterday for these situations, so it should clear up swiftly, he has already stopped scratching.

As Jesse is also very hot in this warm weather, I have shaved his chest and armpits now and it does keep him cooler. It looks a bit strange when he is on his back, but I can live with that. :-) At least Jesse is more comfy now.

Marzia has taken some pictures of Jesse doing clicker training and I will upload them when I can.

A couple of pictures

With Marzia

Dylan's birthday party

Dylan and I had a birthday party on Saturday and Karen made three lovely cakes! One for Dylan (that Skye could also have), one for me and one that was suitable for Jesse and Flash. Here are some pics:

Dylan's birthday cake

Karen made a special cake for Jesse and Flash

Eye infection clearing up and some new pics with his new sister

I took Jesse in this morning to check up on his eyes and it has improved drastically. He needs to continue the drops for another week though.

Jesse and Skye

And Jesse on his own

Eye infection

Jesse has an eye infection. I have been using eye drops I had left over from Magic for about a week, and although it looked better, it wasn't clearing up. So yesterday I took him to see Ian and he said that it was allergic conjunctivitis and looked very angry. He gave me different eye drops which didn't just have antibiotic properties, but also anti-inflamatory properties too.

Today, Jesse already seems much more comfortable and the eye looks better. He is going back to the vet's on Friday to check up on it when I drop Skye off for her spay.