Comrade 86 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Such a handsome hound. I'd take him in a heartbeat ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 Let's have a GOOD News update. Meikles x rays have been reviewed by a doggie hip specialist and he doesn't need an operation imminently. He's been referred back for physiotherapy and we have restarted his exercising. To reward him, we took him with us down to the jurassic coast last week on holiday and he had a whale of a time. Here he is admiring the view from our cabin.... And enjoying a bit of a chill with our dog and looking up for it. We're really pleased that he's back on the program as he had been barred from going on the little arranged trips with the other assistance pups. So he's about 3 months behind where he should be. Never mind, he's okay we think and his walking and running are improving daily. This cheers me up a little in these difficult times, so hope they help cheer others up. Take care All MoodHoover x angieram, richinspain, Steve How Hard? and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 38 minutes ago, Van der MoodHoover said: Let's have a GOOD News update. Meikles x rays have been reviewed by a doggie hip specialist and he doesn't need an operation imminently. He's been referred back for physiotherapy and we have restarted his exercising. To reward him, we took him with us down to the jurassic coast last week on holiday and he had a whale of a time. Here he is admiring the view from our cabin.... And enjoying a bit of a chill with our dog and looking up for it. We're really pleased that he's back on the program as he had been barred from going on the little arranged trips with the other assistance pups. So he's about 3 months behind where he should be. Never mind, he's okay we think and his walking and running are improving daily. This cheers me up a little in these difficult times, so hope they help cheer others up. Take care All MoodHoover x That is some good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 More progress from Meikle.... This week was his first formal assessment and he has PASSED ??? He waited patiently for the charity handler, was walked around Romsey, through the department store and behaved impeccably. So we took him to the seaside yesterday as a treat and here he is with junior and our pet Tigz. He's looking rightly pleased with himself and we've been given more actions to iron out his remaining behaviour issues ? angieram, Kinder, richinspain and 5 others 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, Van der MoodHoover said: ... here he is with junior and our pet Tigz. He's looking rightly pleased with himself and we've been given more actions to iron out his remaining behaviour issues ? That's great news. Good to see the lad's finally sorting himself out. Now... any update on Miekle? ?? Van der MoodHoover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 56 minutes ago, Van der MoodHoover said: More progress from Meikle.... This week was his first formal assessment and he has PASSED ??? He waited patiently for the charity handler, was walked around Romsey, through the department store and behaved impeccably. So we took him to the seaside yesterday as a treat and here he is with junior and our pet Tigz. He's looking rightly pleased with himself and we've been given more actions to iron out his remaining behaviour issues ? What country are you in mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Van der MoodHoover said: More progress from Meikle.... This week was his first formal assessment and he has PASSED ??? He waited patiently for the charity handler, was walked around Romsey, through the department store and behaved impeccably. So we took him to the seaside yesterday as a treat and here he is with junior and our pet Tigz. He's looking rightly pleased with himself and we've been given more actions to iron out his remaining behaviour issues ? Great news so pleased he behaved in the shop with no number 2s. He is going to make whoever he is assigned to so happy. Van der MoodHoover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 53 minutes ago, Coneheadjohn said: What country are you in mate? The Costa del Solent..... .... actually Boscombe mate, but close by. 20c yesterday and I forgot sunscreen ? Coneheadjohn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 36 minutes ago, Van der MoodHoover said: The Costa del Solent..... .... actually Boscombe mate, but close by. 20c yesterday and I forgot sunscreen ? Bloody wet and cold up here! Coneheadjohn and Van der MoodHoover 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 minute ago, angieram said: Bloody wet and cold up here! I've just despatched the folks back home. They'd brought coats, jumpers and all sorts ? angieram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggins Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 A very uplifting thread, @Van der MoodHoover! Miekle is a star and a very clever, handsome boy. I can imagine how much hard work and patience has gone into his training. I really hope it all pays off for the sake of everyone and Miekle but if for some reason it doesnt, he is still a beautiful, well-trained and clever dog. I'll make an embarrassing confession here. I've seen the title of this thread before but assumed that it was about you and your washing machine. Then I realised that Miekle is not the same as Miele. Must get my glasses checked, seriously. CBRammette, Mostyn6 and Van der MoodHoover 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Miggins said: A very uplifting thread, @Van der MoodHoover! Miekle is a star and a very clever, handsome boy. I can imagine how much hard work and patience has gone into his training. I really hope it all pays off for the sake of everyone and Miekle but if for some reason it doesnt, he is still a beautiful, well-trained and clever dog. I'll make an embarrassing confession here. I've seen the title of this thread before but assumed that it was about you and your washing machine. Then I realised that Miekle is not the same as Miele. Must get my glasses checked, seriously. That's a BOLD confession. etc, etc... Miggins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggins Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 48 minutes ago, Mucker1884 said: That's a BOLD confession. etc, etc... E-COVERING myself with shame! ? Mucker1884 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Miggins said: A very uplifting thread, @Van der MoodHoover! Miekle is a star and a very clever, handsome boy. I can imagine how much hard work and patience has gone into his training. I really hope it all pays off for the sake of everyone and Miekle but if for some reason it doesnt, he is still a beautiful, well-trained and clever dog. I'll make an embarrassing confession here. I've seen the title of this thread before but assumed that it was about you and your washing machine. Then I realised that Miekle is not the same as Miele. Must get my glasses checked, seriously. Don't tell Mrs VdM but I've spelt his name consistently wrong. It should be be Meikle ? CBRammette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Van der MoodHoover said: Don't tell Mrs VdM but I've spelt his name consistently wrong. It should be be Meikle ? That's so funny. You obviously say it right or you would have been told off by now. This is the only thread i have set up to receive notifications of new posts! Van der MoodHoover and Miggins 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggins Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Van der MoodHoover said: Don't tell Mrs VdM but I've spelt his name consistently wrong. It should be be Meikle ? So is he 'Meekle' or 'Michael'? I'm guessing that whatever the positioning of the i and the e it's still Meekle! Whatever the outcome I'm sure he couldn't give a toss! I shall call him Miekle Good Pooch! Edited October 28, 2021 by Miggins Van der MoodHoover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malagaram Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Van der MoodHoover said: Don't tell Mrs VdM but I've spelt his name consistently wrong. It shoul.d be be Meikle ? Your Miekle reminds me so much of my Lab Jet,she absolutely loved water and retrieving game from ponds,rivers. She had Drakeshead lineage in her pedigree and as such was a good bitch for water retrieves. Hope all goes well. Van der MoodHoover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 He's a bit of a poorly boy at the moment. The start of fireworks and game shooting has exposed a high anxiety level which is needing medication to tone down his adrenal gland so he doesn't associate loud noises with the need for flight. The medication has sadly had a side effect of mild incontinence, so toilet training has gone out of the window. Literally on occasion! On top of all that he's picked up an ear infection which needs further medication. And when Mrs VdM mentioned to our vet that he's always drunk a lot and wee'd a lot he's suddenly wanted to start taking blood and urine tests for congenital kidney and urinary tract issues. The latest odds have swung firmly back towards him not being suitable for assistance work, but with all his issues Mrs VdM has let it be known that she cannot let him be rehomed anywhere that isn't fully empathetic. For once I agree. So odds atm is he's going to be kept as a family pet.. But there remains a slim chance he'll work his way back from all this. I'll keep posting and working on it. Decision isn't imminent I don't think. Thanks all for all your continued interest and kind messages. Love MoodHoover xx Malagaram and Miggins 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 20 minutes ago, Van der MoodHoover said: He's a bit of a poorly boy at the moment. The start of fireworks and game shooting has exposed a high anxiety level which is needing medication to tone down his adrenal gland so he doesn't associate loud noises with the need for flight. The medication has sadly had a side effect of mild incontinence, so toilet training has gone out of the window. Literally on occasion! On top of all that he's picked up an ear infection which needs further medication. And when Mrs VdM mentioned to our vet that he's always drunk a lot and wee'd a lot he's suddenly wanted to start taking blood and urine tests for congenital kidney and urinary tract issues. The latest odds have swung firmly back towards him not being suitable for assistance work, but with all his issues Mrs VdM has let it be known that she cannot let him be rehomed anywhere that isn't fully empathetic. For once I agree. So odds atm is he's going to be kept as a family pet.. But there remains a slim chance he'll work his way back from all this. I'll keep posting and working on it. Decision isn't imminent I don't think. Thanks all for all your continued interest and kind messages. Love MoodHoover xx Hope he's better soon thats the main thing. We are too in the sticks for fireworks but can imagine the shooting would upset him Van der MoodHoover and Miggins 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 Another day, another vets appointment as Meikle continues to cause concern. His ear infection is calming down, but new concern emerged over the amounts he's drinking and weeing. And finally the coup de grace which has greatly upset Mrs VdM, as the vet wishes to report Meikle to the charity for "inappropriate erections".... ? Or "doing a @DarkFruitsRam7" as we say chez MoodHoover ?? angieram, Coneheadjohn, Mucker1884 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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