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Adam22/12/07
adam@aaronsonnoon.comDear Chris,
I know Sue has been keeping you up to date with Archie's progress but I just wanted to add a heartfelt thank you for taking us on as puppy owners.
Archie has transformed our lives, immeasurably, and we can't imagine how we managed without him.
Wishing you and Len and your family a wonderful Christmas and a Happy and successful 2008,
All the best
Adam
Lesley
02/12/07
lesley@jones1222.freeserve.co.uk
A big thank you for looking after our Kia, she has had a good sniff around and settled back into home. She slept most of the way home.
Thank Len for us too for walking her and getting her to walk as she should. I know we spoil her a bit (well more than a bit) we would be lost without her.
I know we have said it before we are so glad it was a Powerscourt Cocker we have they are the best.
The other reason for this message is that we appear to have bought back the treats and toy. Would it be okay for us to pop over before Christmas with them and hopefully we will have the picture of Kia too.
Will give you a call when we have the photo and arrange a day.
Take care will speak soon
Lesley and Kia xx
Archie (Powerscourt High Flyer)
09/11/07
adam@aaronsonnoon.com
Dear Aunty Chris,
I have taught them around 26 words or commands which they seem to recognise but don't always perform to command-
Sit
Stand
Lie Down
Roll Over
Shake hands
Left hand
Right Hand
Stay
Wait
Leave it
Drop it
Give
Kisses
No
This way
Come
Fetch
Yum yum
Seek
Wotsthis
Away
Off
Ahem
Hurry up
Heel
Steady
Treat
plus my name of course, as well as some pet names
I do think they are above average intelligence but I haven't managed to teach them how to spell them all yet and at times they seem to think that a treat is the only way to get a result! I couldn't possibly comment! It's early days yet but they seem willing to please.
Lots of love
Archie x
Julie, Tim and Sam Wright
6th November 2007
Hi Chris
Thought I would drop you a few lines to let you know how much we are enjoying Murphy! I have been meaning to drop you a line every time I look at the website but never get around to it, but I saw Len this morning and he said I should get in touch.
Murphy is a complete star, he immediately settled into our family life and just feels like he has always been with us. He is lively, cheeky, loving and mischievous little chap but gentle with it. He loves nothing more than a run around the fields (sheep permitting) then to come back fill his belly and have a doze. He has taken a particular liking for the open fire when lit, I think he just likes comfortable surroundings. He equally enjoyed sunning himself on the lawn during the summer months, so I think he is a dog who likes the good life.
He has brought a lot of laughter into our household, especially as his 'comfort' is a towel! He had this to clean his feet originally but now proceeds to carry it around with him. Its his comfort, friend and toy (we have provided proper toys but this has won hands down). His favourite trick is to empty all his belongings (usually found in and around his basket) and drag it all into the lounge so he has got a choice of playthings.
We get a lot of lovely people stopping and telling us what I handsome dog he is, but then of course we knew that anyway. The other village children have got a soft spot for him and he was quite a celebrity during the summer holidays, we were a very popular family, though I did have to restrict this as I think he would have got fed up with all the attention. He does like coming to the bus stop in the morning so that he gets plenty of attention.
Murphy is currently in the process of losing his teeth so he has taken a liking to devouring my wallpaper in the kitchen, but this is a small price to pay for the great joy Murphy has brought us. On the plus side it means I will get it re-decorated when he has grown out of the puppy stage so that's a bonus. Overall he has been really well behaved and he was completely clean in the house within a couple of weeks, thanks to your early start on the training.
Well I hope that gives you an insight into our life with Murphy, unfortunately I haven't got my recent photos sorted, but I will forward one to you very soon.
I hope you and your family are all well.
Thank you again for letting us bring Murphy home, we all love him to bits.
Take care
Love Julie, Tim and Sam Wright
Alex
29/10/07
Alex.Mooney@ntlworld.com
Hi Chris
Hope you and your family are well. I was just conscious of fact that I haven’t been in contact for quite a while about Roxie’s progress.
Roxie is a real character. She doesn’t bark she squeaks – so we’ve nicknamed her guinea pig. She’s been going out for walks for quite a while now and loves them and is very good on the lead.
She loves chasing her tail and biting at it. She’s full of life and mischief and our neighbour always mentions how good and quiet she is when we’re not at home. She is very calm and loving and never appears to get stressed by anything – she just takes everything in her stride. She is also quite intelligent. She’s been fully house-trained for a while now and loves her dog flap which allows her to get out and about in the garden whenever she wants to.
We all love her and laugh at her antics continuously and would like to thank you again for letting us have Roxie.
Will update you again soon and hopefully next time send you some pics.
Kind regards.
Alex
Sandy
24/08/07
j.r.mcewan@btinternet.com
Dear Chris,
I thought I would bring you up to date with little 'Lottie's' progress and development.
Lottie is really coming on, she is so bright, I swear she has been on this earth before, knows every trick in the book! Our days are filled with laughter, joy, mischief and crime! We can take her anywhere and she just settles, friends, cafes, pubs, she just lies down under the table and watches the world go by. I have to say though our walks in the forest are an absolute pleasure, Lottie is off the lead and responds to our commands immediately, with the exception of greeting people, she is still inclined to want to jump up, especially if she is met with an enthusiastic welcome. We usually put her on the lead and keep her calm, difficult sometimes if peoples responses are inclined to be jumpy! If we meet up with horses, cyclists, joggers etc., she waits to one side and sits down, for 5 months old we are really impressed with her willingness to learn and trainability. She loves to meet up with other dogs and enjoys a good old romp.
I think you would not be able to resist her charm and character if you were to meet up with her again, I just know you would love her to bits. I have never had a dog like her, she is such great company, knows everything we say, even before we have said it! The other day I had finished eating my breakfast, no sooner had my spoon gone down than Lottie dived up ran to the bathroom looking up at the basin and waited for me to get my toothbrush out! Lottie loves her teeth being brushed so after I have done mine she gets hers done (with her own brush I might add, I encourage sharing but do draw the line with my toothbrush! Although she is using my old electric one and sits there whilst it whizzes round her chops!)
I will love you and leave you on that note Chris, give Stan and Lottie a hug from their baby and us! Love x
Mike Brooks23/08/07
mike@brooks54.wanadoo.co.uk
Hi Chris
Just a quick update!
It's been a week since we collected Fern, time travels fast. Fern has settled in really well and training has started in earnest. Toileting has been cracked, she knows the garden is the designated area and waits to go out through the conservatory doors. Sleeping arrangements are also sorted ( you know she sleeps with us, although it's not ideal it works well despite the constant fidgeting ).
We can't thank you enough for the chance to have her in our family; apart for being absolutely gorgeous she has a lot of fun and is funny to boot. Our black cat Storm has taken to her, they touch noses regularly and engage in play boxing (no claws, just patting)
TOBY - Powerscourt Higher Echelon
It was obvious from day one just how well you have trained him, he just walked straight into Kylie and Martins home and settled right in. The children, Leah and Toby love him to bits, and typically cocker he reciprocates. Toby goes for a walk in the local park with Kylie and Leah on a daily basis and Leah loves to lead him knowing he will behave like a gentleman.
The nesting habit has started but it seems he wasn't guilty of hiding their back door keys a few days ago, that was down to Kylie forgetting where she put them.
I can however pass on Kylie and Martins thanks for letting them look after him, they can't believe how lucky they are to have him in their family.
All our love, Mike and co.
Lesley
10 May 2007
lesley@jones1222.freeserve.co.uk
Hi Chris
I have just been reading the comments from other owners. I agree with them all.
We have had Kia now for almost 4 months and she does something new every day. We love her to bits as she does us. She has discovered the birds in the garden and love to chase them but runs when they look like they are going to chase her. It is raining at he moment and she still wants to go out. She brought me my slipper today but only one, must get her to bring the other!
Anyway just wanted to let you know we are so glad that we found you and that you let us have Kia. She is adorable and everyone that meets her wants to take her home.
We were in the vets getting her some food they were very impressed with the way she tells us she needs to go to the toilet, we think if she could she would talk to us.
Bye for now and a very big thank you Lesley and Kia xx
Lianne
8 May 2007
l.ekrem@btinternet.com
Hi Chris!
Just to let you know that Dottie is absolutely WONDERFUL, she is completely mad as a cocker should be and makes me laugh all the time.
We are off this evening to enrol in the KC Good Citizen Awards and if we do well we are going for agility classes!
Yesterday Dottie decided she was no longer a dog but a fish and left us on the riverbank whilst she went off with the ducks!! When she decided to rejoin our family (the ducks didn't want to play!) the rain started and we were all very wet, which Dottie thought was marvellous and proceeded to show her approval by licking us like mad.
We'll check in again soon, love from Lianne and Dottie (or monkey as she's nicknamed!)
Sandy
7 May 2007
j.r.mcewan@btinternet.com
Dear Chris
Just thought I would give you an update on our baby. We have had her now for a week and I have lost count of how many smiles she has brought to our faces and laughter. Lottie is an absolute star, she is so good at night, sleeps through, no puddles or poos, sits on command, comes on command, and stays on command! Hasn't quite grasped 'leave' or 'give' yet, but we are working on it. Lottie sits before I place her food down, so well mannered. She loves being put 'through her paces' and knows she is clever when working. Each day her confidence grows, this is particularly evident in the garden, she has broadened her exploration boundary and the delight in her eyes when she 'found' a plastic flower pot and brought it back to me. Sometimes she can be a little exuberant in play and crosses the boundary, i.e. hanging off the leg of my jeans, or 'mouthing' so she has to accept a bit of 'time out' it is usually when she is becoming tired, our kids were the same, but we called it the death rattle, they used to have a mad half hour before sleep took over! I am sure it won't be long before she gets the message, she is so eager to please. I have to compliment you Chris, without your input and initial grounding I am sure my job would have been a whole lot harder, I really thank you for this.
We took Lottie to visit our vet and register her, he thought she was a brilliant puppy and in great condition, he was very impressed with your standards too. She is able to attend her first puppy class on Wednesday, only mixing with the other puppies from our practice that have had their first vaccinations. I am sure she will take it all in her stride. We really do love her Chris.
John took delivery of his new car, so Lottie has had a few runs to the shops and back, it is a slightly different motion to it, being high off the ground, mine's the opposite, a small open top sports car! Don't know what she will make of it. Chloe used to sit there with her harness on and enjoy the air, Lottie will have to wear a biggles hat to keep her ears flat! Only joking, safety is paramount don't worry I will be responsible.
Lots of love x
Steve
7 May 2007
steven.watson@blueyonder.co.uk
Hello Chris
Well our bundle of joy is settling in well and is doing great! He’s had his first bath and hair dry and coped very well with both.
He has found his first new “friend” or should I say first whole-meal … the guinea pig, however marmsie the cat is keeping a wide berth!
His toilet routine is absolutely brilliant! .. all thanks to you .. and he sleeps through the night.
Many Thanks once again
Steve, Clare, Hannah, Ben and Alex
Lianne
22 April 2007
lekrem@btinternet.com
We collected our beautiful Dottie (Powerscourt Black Rose) from Chris yesterday, so far she has been nothing but a pleasure and the whole family love her!
We are looking forward to many years with our new baby!
Leisl
11th April 2007
leisl@btinternet.com
I need to send you a really big thank you.
I have just spent the most wonderful day with my gorgeous girl celebrating her 3rd birthday, as you say, time flies.
She is an absolute dream and constantly exceeds all my expectations of her. Thank you so so much for entrusting me with your special girl.
Leisl
18th Feb 2007
leisl@btinternet.com
Muppet is nearly 3 and just gets better and better.
She came to live with me in a pet home but there appears to be no end to her talents.
Last year she qualified as a PAT dog and has been giving joy to all she meets. More recently in the local paediatric ward she is hugged and kissed and fed far too many sausages.
Today we entered our 3rd show and came 3rd. I never had any intention to put her in the showring but occasionally in a moment of madness I enter her in these things. Neither one of us has the first clue what we are doing but it is generally a good day out and today she beat 2 other dogs. As far as I am concerned she has just won the Crufts Trophy. To top it all we have managed not to bring the Powerscourt name and all of Chris's hard work into disrepute (a huge sigh is heard in Leominster)!
I can do ANYTHING with this dog and she takes it all in her stride. Nothing phases her (accept the Hoover and I am sure that is just a cunning plan so she can get out of it).
Testament to Chris with all the effort and hard work she has put in. Thank you.