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Update on Stella( Bella )

Posted: 24 Nov 2013, 21:37
by jansterb
Well we have had Stella since Oct 1st ! She's been full on since day one !! We had a few " accidents " but that's sorted now , she's much better on the lead and we took advice we got in the form and got her a crate which has worked well ! Having said that Garry has had a jacket chewed and, she demolished my black lepel bra and more recently the handle on my lap top bag ! She will chew anything given half the chance !
We enrolled on the kennel club bronze award training program which Stella just loves , she's the little star , learning very quickly , much more quickly than the other dogs on the course ( I am a very proud mummy every Monday night ! ) :1958: it's a great group with a trainer who ironically is called " cat " , a dog behaviourist and a nutritionist , so we are learning lots together and throughly enjoying it ! Can't wait to get our rosette in January , then we are going for silver and gold !
Stella is the most loving affectionate lab I have ever had the pleasure of knowing , she's just wonderful, we thought sabbath was affectionate , but Stella well she is just off the scale ! She is cuddled up with me as I write this .
She loves the company of other dogs , cats and people ! She sits in our bay window waiting for the cat opposite to come out and then cries when he does to go out and play !
Taking on a puppy after sabbath has been a shock to the system but a good shock , it's great to learn together, I feel like an experienced dog owner now , I love learning about doggy behaviour it's fascinating and so rewarding as we train together with Stella
We are all very happy together , Stella as her name suggests really is a wonderful little star ! :1971:

Re: Update on Stella( Bella )

Posted: 24 Nov 2013, 22:29
by AdrianR
Aww, what a really heart-warming post - thanks Janet! Stella does sound like a total Star! Any chance of some pics of her? :thumbup:

Re: Update on Stella( Bella )

Posted: 25 Nov 2013, 14:48
by Johndale
Stella sounds an absolute charmer. So nice that she's so affectionate. Method in her madness perhaps as she sounds very difficult to reprimand. :love2:
I'd love to see some photos too....

John & Teddyxx

Re: Update on Stella( Bella )

Posted: 25 Nov 2013, 17:19
by Lins
I enjoyed that post too. Just want soe piccy's now :thumbup:

Re: Update on Stella( Bella )

Posted: 29 Nov 2013, 10:57
by Melliott
I enjoyed this post too, Stella sounds adorable, look forward to more updates.

Love Michelle X

Re: Update on Stella( Bella )

Posted: 29 Nov 2013, 11:03
by Glenys
It is so nice to read these type of posts when people are working with the dogs so often people just give up well done Stella and hope to see a pic of you and your Rosette soon.

xx

PS Dear Stella

Hope to see you at next years Fun day which is definitely happening first sunday in July for more rosettes for your collection.

Re: Update on Stella( Bella )

Posted: 29 Nov 2013, 19:19
by 12_paws
Star by name and star by nature bless her (well, except for your Bra :1964: ).
Lovely to hear that Stella has settled so well and has made you a very proud Mum again,
Des x

Re: Update on Stella( Bella )

Posted: 02 Dec 2013, 11:49
by Ann Mee
She sounds lovely Janet, well done on the training classes too

Ann x

Re: Update on Stella( Bella )

Posted: 04 Dec 2013, 23:32
by jansterb
Glenys wrote:It is so nice to read these type of posts when people are working with the dogs so often people just give up well done Stella and hope to see a pic of you and your Rosette soon.

xx

PS Dear Stella

Hope to see you at next years Fun day which is definitely happening first sunday in July for more rosettes for your collection.
Stella and I will be there Glenys !! Should have bronze , silver and gold by then !! Will post some pics shortly of her , she's a little poppet !!! Very mischievous but so cute and loving with it !
Thx for all the lovely comments evetyone , promise pics on the way ! :love5:

Re: Update on Stella( Bella )

Posted: 04 Dec 2013, 23:40
by jansterb
Image

Here she is trying to get one of the hermit crabs in our marine fish tank ! She has spent many an hour at this !! I think she thinks she is a cat !! :1951:

Ps : she's still not grown into those ears !!!! :wave:

Re: Update on Stella( Bella )

Posted: 05 Dec 2013, 11:27
by Emma T
I love this picture! Stella is sooo pretty and she looks just so bright and playful. I am sure Sabbath would be very proud of her x

Re: Update on Stella( Bella )

Posted: 05 Dec 2013, 11:49
by JoanG
Fantastic photo she looks gorgeous. That photo reminds me of my old lab when he was a youngster (although he was a black boy :1967: ) who used to sit staring at the rabbit and guinea pig in their run for ages. He was a gentle soul so I don't think he wanted to hurt them he just wanted to play.

Joan x

Re: Update on Stella( Bella )

Posted: 08 Dec 2013, 23:44
by Megsmum
Lovely photo of your little star, Janet :love4:
I'm so pleased that she has settled in so well.
Good luck with the Silver and Gold next year! :thumbup:
Helen and Mollie xx
P.S. Mollie is glad she's not the only one with large ears! :1967: