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Comment on All that (Honda) Jazz by mkingdon

mkingdon — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:49:56 +0000

Hi Jill. We’ve been so lucky with Oli in that he was house trained very quickly. The only advice I’d pass on is consistency. I used to drive Louise mad with my obsessing over Oli going to the loo. More or less whenever he moved I had him outside, saying the same phrase, in the same spot. The real trick we learned was that every time he did something in the right place, we gave him a little titbit. We got some puppy treats, and always had a few on us for when we had him out the back. After only a few trips he associated doing the right thing at the right time with getting a little treat. It worked so well. On top of that, having a crate for a pup is essential. They like a place to retreat to, and it will save disturbed nights and puddles on the floor every morning.

He’s generally a big placid lump so his other general behavior has been pretty good (touch wood). I wish you the best of luck, and insist on seeing some photos!!

Comment on All that (Honda) Jazz by Jill

Jill — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:31:27 +0000

Hello, we love reading your weekly blogs and trip reports, and always enjoy hearing about Oli, we’ve just added to our numbers with a bearded collie very similar in looks to the old English but not as big we wondered if you had any tips on training, we’ve had Bella for 2 weeks now and were not able to walk her yet outside, if you have any tips or advice on puppies we’d be very grateful. Thanks Jill

Comment on All that (Honda) Jazz by Steve Reeves

Steve Reeves — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:56:28 +0000

Careful. Such an automotive diatribe on a Sunday evening is tantamount to Clarksonism. And he don’t eat banoffee pies, he has to wear ‘em.

Comment on All that (Honda) Jazz by Carol (alias WTP)

Carol (alias WTP) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:05:16 +0000

so glad to hear you are settling nicely into your new job and at the moment and that it doesn’t bespoke on you the dark depression that pre-empted monday morning like the last place. It was a lovely sunny day in Standish as well today as we enjoyed the grounds of Kilhey Court and Worthington Lakes at a wedding fayre…I may have to speak to you regarding tips on ‘how to make the pennies go further’ as the bill for the perfect fairytale wedding grows and grows :-/

Comment on A Brazillian With A Sword…Ouch! by Colin Stokes

Colin Stokes — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:15:32 +0000

Overseas? Have you applied to be the head of IT at the Magic Kingdom then Craig? Hope you get it then – cheap visits for all your faithful blog readers!

Comment on A Brazillian With A Sword…Ouch! by The White House

The White House — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:23:15 +0000

Good luck with the new job:-)

Comment on A Brazillian With A Sword…Ouch! by Steve R

Steve R — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:53:14 +0000

Good luck with the new one.

Comment on A Brazillian With A Sword…Ouch! by Carol (alias WTP)

Carol (alias WTP) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:51:47 +0000

Hope you get what you are worth Craig. I’m curious to know where the overseas bit would be should they pay your worth and I wonder if the mileage between ‘overseas’ and a Davenport zip code would be less than those from a Boltonian one

Comment on A Brazillian With A Sword…Ouch! by David Leech

David Leech — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:49:05 +0000

Craig you are geting back on form old boy good luck with your new job.

Comment on A Brazillian With A Sword…Ouch! by Jo

Jo — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:30:43 +0000

Another great post, you do make me smile. Also a bit confused. In fact they are getting so obtuse I think you must be in line for election to a Government role?! Good luck with your new job (assuming you get it) and I can’t wait to find out what it is! Keep ‘em coming please.

MKingdom for PM! Now please make a Florida holiday mandatory.