Hi, from a techno-phobic!

Becs · Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:03 am Post subject: Hi, from a techno-phobic!

Hi, I've been reading the Lab Forum for a while now but have only just figured out how to join - wow! Am I ever proud of myself!!
I'm not sure if I have cheated a bit as my pup is a 4 month old Lab/Goldie cross. I puppy social;ise for Dogs for the Disabled and Echo is my 4th puppy I've socialised - the other 3 were a goldie, a lab/goldie cross and a black lab. I've also got a Jack Russell Terrier and a min lon-haired Daschund of my own, and my partner, Dave who is disabled has a Goldie assistance dog (that's how we met - I puppy socialised his dog and when they were partnered together, we met and fell in 'lurv'!!!!)
The dogs are my passion and, though it breaks my heart each time I have to part with one of 'my' pups, the pleasure I gain from starting them off on the first leg of their journey out-weighs the tears at saying goodbye (just!).
Every pup teaches me something new, so I particularly enjoy reading the puppy forums.
Echo is brilliant - I have found that, like my last Lab/Goldie cross, she is very easy to teach and a pleasure to have around, which is partley why Dogs for the Disabled use a lot of first cross Lab/Goldies. Temperment-wise and training-wise they seem to be less 'high maintainance' than pure lads or goldies, but then every dog is different (and I love them all!)
I'm looking forward to Christmas as my last Lab, who is currently in training) is comming home to his 'Mum' for the holidays! We'll be a 5-dog household again - can't wait!
Looking forward to talking to you! Becs and the Gang!

Fay · Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:11 am Post subject:

Hi Becs

Welcome to the forums - glad you've enjoyed reading all about us Very Happy

Aww I dont know how you part with the puppies - I would want to keep them all.

What a lovely story of how you and your partner met!! Very Happy

Hope to hear from you soon,

Best wishes

Fay

_Mary_ · Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:11 am Post subject:

Hi Becs, welcome to all of you Smile

What a wonderful job you do, have to say I`m not sure I could have a pup for 6 months and then give it up, but as you say knowing your helping people who need is a reward in itself Very Happy

Hope you`ll be able to post pics of Echo, if you need help with it just ask, and someone will do their best to walk you through it Smile

Becs · Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:29 am Post subject: echo and the other pups

Hi, Its hard to say goodbye to the pups, but the way I try to think about it is that I give the pup back, but I keep the first year, and no-one can take that bit back! I just feel very lucky to have known these wondeful pups and to have shared a year of their life. I'm going to ask Dave to help me attach a photo of Echo -hope it works otherwise I'll be looking for some advice!....... No can't figure it out! Help please to insert o photo!!

maxsmum · Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:44 am Post subject:

hi becs
welcome to the forums Very Happy

what a wonderful story and what a very special job you do.

Fay · Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:54 am Post subject:

Have you put the photo in the Lab Forums gallery yet? Very Happy

mellymel · Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:30 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the forums!!! Sounds like you have a wonderfully rewarding job!!