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So yesterday I got a puppy. She is lovely 😍

Though I know it will be hard at times having to walk her, not to mention getting up earlier in the morning, I know she will be worth it

My feet are hurting but I can already feel my body appreciate me getting out a bit more instead os lying on the sofa

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Loura profile image
Loura

Oh what a beautiful animal. What breed is she? I'm sure after she's over the baby phase you'll have a true companion. She will also focus your mind on something else. You won't have time to think about RA. Good luck with her.

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mariehone in reply to Loura

Thanks. She is a shiba Inu. Once she is settled in I am sure I will spend a lot of time with training her and going on adventures 😀so yeah plenty of things to take my mind of the joints hurting 😀

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janmary

Oh no - I'm so tempted - said I wouldn't have another dog, but I keep finding myself watching doggie rescue programmes....

Heeeeelp!

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nomoreheels

She's beautiful Marie! What have you named her? You'll get used to walkies, just begin training her to walk to heel as soon as she's showing she's understanding commands, it will make things much easier for you & make what could be a battle a pleasurable regular exercise.

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mariehone in reply to nomoreheels

She is named Freja. My 10 year old nephew named her after my parents former dog 😀

I definitely will train her to walk to heel. Right now I will be happy if she will walk at all 😝

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nomoreheels in reply to mariehone

We have a Freya! Nearly the same. She's the one in my profile pic, a Pointer/Lab first cross, I suppose there's a fancy name now but mum was a Pointer, dad a Lab. Your Freja shouldn't be too strong thinking of pulling on the lead but anyway it's good to have control when it comes time to socialise with other dogs. You'll enjoy her & her you I'm sure.

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mariehone in reply to nomoreheels

Same name actually. I am from Denmark so Freja is just our way of spelling it 😀

She should only weigh around 9-10kg when all grown but I still want her to walk nicely. Think it is important for all dogs. And also down the road my hands may get worse, so won’t risk having a dog who is always pulling the leash

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helixhelix

Have a look to see if there any puppy school classes near you. A great way to make sure you have a sociable dog, and also introduces you to a group of people who may be willing to help out with dog sitting/walking if you need it in the future.

Our dog still goes to school (at 5 years old!) because he shows every sign of enjoying it. He is in the senior class now, and although he doesn't learn any new stuff I think it's helpful to reinforce the training regularly.

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mariehone in reply to helixhelix

Absolutely. Am already planning to phone them up tomorrow

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Mmrr

Beautiful. I would so love a dog again, but don't know if I would manage to look after it. Do keep us updated on your progress ?

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mariehone in reply to Mmrr

Sure will keep you all updated. Before I got her i was kind of dreading if i could manage it. Now I am convinced it is worth fighting through the bad days

Hey you got one! What s beaut. Looks like s fox. Enjoy. Xxx

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Yeah, hard to say no once I went to actually look at puppies 🐶

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Loura

Gorgeous. Met a man close to where i live with one. He told me they make amazing pets. People do mistake it for a tame fox though. You enjoy.

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Downtime

She is gorgeous! Just like a fox cub ..

Aw, what a sweety, She’ll be such a comfort, sounds like you’re doing all the right things Marie: have some lovely times x

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Creakycat

Really good news - my pets are such a comfort to me, especially when I'm at my worst. And they definitely motivate me!

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Gnarli

Oh she's beautiful. There's a dog walker near us with two Shiba Inu and they're gorgeous too. I hope you share a lot of fun together

J

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ruth_p

She’s beautiful!

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DRunnerchick

Congratulations! I am green with envy...or at least wishing I were in a position just now to have a furry companion again. I had Japanese Akitas (a series of 4) over a period of 25 years. Shiba Inus are wonderful dogs with a great bond of love and loyalty. Wishing you all the best with your new companion!

D🏃🏽‍♀️

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Rubyroo1

ahhhh how lovely ...what a cute face.

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Jan64

Congratulations. My little dog makes life worth living and never minds when I'm having a crippled or moany day. We have continued with dog training for 3 yrs now. I've made great friends and he enjoys the socialization. I hope it makes up for only having only short walks. Enjoy little Freja x

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mariehone in reply to Jan64

Thanks. I will start dog training classes in a few weeks

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