We've got two border terriers, i do love them, but they are a nightmare in the garden. They are far to clever for their own good, they know how to dig carrots up.. they know that berries on rasperries and blackberries taste nice, and how to get them. They love peas..
No matter how i try i can't keep them out the borders, this is main because we have post and rail fencing with chicken wire to keep them in, and because they can see out they run up and down the borders.. Oh and jack pee's on everything.
We have a rescue terrier cross, now aged 6, who's favourite garden activity - when not tearing around with the other dog - is digging up rats in their dens. Fine, except they're in the borders..... She also hears moley tunnelling and then tries to dig them out of our lawn.
We also have Bonzo Dog, a rescue Labrador who hadn't a clue when we got him a year ago aged between 2 and 3 as he'd never been outside. He charges through the undergrowth to help Rasta with her ratting and, being a Lab, he also charges through our pond. He hasn't a clue how to dig but tries to copy Rasta and it's hilarious to watch as he tries to use both front paws at once. He likes to keep me company whatever I'm doing so when I'm gardening he sprawls on the beds but does move happily to the path or lawn when asked. He's had to learn about people, cows, horses, goats, pigs, sheep, cars and other dogs as he now meets some or all on daily walkies. He loves chasing pheasants and hares. So does Rasta.
We are about to make them a path through the shrub border so they can gallop through the underplanting without wrecking it.
We also have a rescue cat we found abandoned in the field next door. We've had her 21 months now and she's an indoor cat who has only recently discovered it's safe to go outside for an hour or so a day and that she is allowed back in. She doesn't approve of snow or rain. She likes to watch the birds at the feeders but can't get at them.
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It's lovely reading your stories about your pets, especially the rescue ones. My brother had a rescue dog once who had never been outside. He used to fall down holes or dips in the ground as he'd only ever been on a flat surface. He was fascinated by beams of light and used to chase them. Maybe that was his only stimulation when he was locked inside.
I love Paul O'Grady's programme about Battersea Dog's Home. Some uplifting stories.
Obelixx, my 2 may look like little angels, but do a fair share of ratting, rabbitting, and pheasant chasing. The little one is the worse but the funny thing is, if she ever catches anything, its usually the same size as she is! The bigger ones vision is so bad, hed run straight past a rabbit!!
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Meet Louis and Molly, my 2 rescued Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. They are very respectful in the garden, and believe its their job to keep away any
tresspassing cats and squirrels! Love them to bits
...how terribly sweet... aren't they gorgeous..?... as are all the others earlier...
We've got two border terriers, i do love them, but they are a nightmare in the garden. They are far to clever for their own good, they know how to dig carrots up.. they know that berries on rasperries and blackberries taste nice, and how to get them. They love peas..
No matter how i try i can't keep them out the borders, this is main because we have post and rail fencing with chicken wire to keep them in, and because they can see out they run up and down the borders.. Oh and jack pee's on everything.
Typical day down the veg plot!
Thanks Salino, they are the light of my life and absolutely adorable!
We have a rescue terrier cross, now aged 6, who's favourite garden activity - when not tearing around with the other dog - is digging up rats in their dens. Fine, except they're in the borders..... She also hears moley tunnelling and then tries to dig them out of our lawn.
We also have Bonzo Dog, a rescue Labrador who hadn't a clue when we got him a year ago aged between 2 and 3 as he'd never been outside. He charges through the undergrowth to help Rasta with her ratting and, being a Lab, he also charges through our pond. He hasn't a clue how to dig but tries to copy Rasta and it's hilarious to watch as he tries to use both front paws at once. He likes to keep me company whatever I'm doing so when I'm gardening he sprawls on the beds but does move happily to the path or lawn when asked. He's had to learn about people, cows, horses, goats, pigs, sheep, cars and other dogs as he now meets some or all on daily walkies. He loves chasing pheasants and hares. So does Rasta.
We are about to make them a path through the shrub border so they can gallop through the underplanting without wrecking it.
We also have a rescue cat we found abandoned in the field next door. We've had her 21 months now and she's an indoor cat who has only recently discovered it's safe to go outside for an hour or so a day and that she is allowed back in. She doesn't approve of snow or rain. She likes to watch the birds at the feeders but can't get at them.
It's lovely reading your stories about your pets, especially the rescue ones. My brother had a rescue dog once who had never been outside. He used to fall down holes or dips in the ground as he'd only ever been on a flat surface. He was fascinated by beams of light and used to chase them. Maybe that was his only stimulation when he was locked inside.
I love Paul O'Grady's programme about Battersea Dog's Home. Some uplifting stories.
Obelixx, my 2 may look like little angels, but do a fair share of ratting, rabbitting, and pheasant chasing. The little one is the worse but the funny thing is, if she ever catches anything, its usually the same size as she is! The bigger ones vision is so bad, hed run straight past a rabbit!!
Oh Potty Pam, thats so sad. Glad hes got a good home now!