Stan Goest to Blighty

by Jon on December 6, 2011

My boy Stan has now headed over to Caroline and Tony in the UK. It was a wrench seeing him go but we’d agreed he would go over 6 months ago. Over that time I came to love him masses. I guess you connect with a dog that is born in your house and then stays so long.

Still, I know he’ll be loved to bits and will enjoy masses of attention. What with Digby, Tia, Winnie and Aggie being here, I think he needed more cuddles.

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Tilda the Beautiful

by Jon on September 19, 2011

Gorgeous picture of the lovely Tilda. Bernard would be so proud of his girl!

Where is the food?

Tack till Ann-Britt som berättar:
Tilda går ju väldigt mycket lös och är väldigt lyhörd som t.eks när vi är ute o plockar svamp och hon går lös och hör en bil som kommer så räcker det att jag säger “Tilda kom” så går hon antingen till mig eller sätter sig i diket :-)

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Houndsbay Bassets at UK Show

by Jon on May 16, 2011

Gorgeous video of my good friend Donna’s hounds at a show this weekend.

Don’t you just love them?

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The Boys

by Jon on April 27, 2011

Here are Stan (Dearborn) and Digby waiting for their afternoon walk. Cuteness !

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Tilda

by Jon on April 19, 2011

We received a lovely picture of Tilda, Aggie’s pup, who is now all grown up.
Thanks to Ann-Britt for sending it along.

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Still Looking for a Home

by Jon on February 2, 2011

A very sweet and energetic woof


Please contact: Jon on 076 863 72 85 or email Jon

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The Wild Paw Dog Podcast Christmas Special

by Jon on December 22, 2010

Over the last three months my company have been producing a podcast about dogs and dog training for British canine behaviourist Karen Wild with me as co-host.

The Christmas episode is just out:
Listen now:

Show notes:

Chat and fun and the occasional sleigh bell go hand in hand with the topics of the day:

  • The Andrex Puppy goes CGI, and does Jon really care?
  • Party Snacks for your dog
  • Teach a Party Trick!

Hope you enjoy the podcast and have a GREAT Christmas!

Subscribe for free

You can get the Wild Paw Dog Podcast for free every week by subscribing at iTunes.

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Goodbye Bernard, My Boy

by Jon on December 13, 2010

Bernard, where he liked to be, in my office

Bernard’s gone. I’ve just got back from the vet’s after taking the decision to put him to sleep.

He was really struggling over the weekend, completely uninterested in things, wouldn’t come if I called him and lagged so far behind on the walk it was sad to see him struggling along.

After talking with Margret, I finally made the decision that enough was enough. After talking to my vet this morning I decided with a really heavy heart that time was come. He’s been suffering immensely and Jerker, the vet, thought this was absolutely the right thing to do. We’ve really tried so much to turn this around.

So I took the woofs on a walk this morning through the forest. Bernard got to be off-lead and enjoyed nosing about at his own pace – far behind as usual. Then when I got home I gave him a huge portion of fresh lamb and rice, his favourite, which he scoffed down. He seemed happier than I’d seem him in a long time, which weighed heavily on my mind as I drove him to the vet.

I went on my own although Margret had discussed going with me over the weekend.

I didn’t actually tell anyone I was doing this as I felt it was totally my call and anyway: he’s my dog.

So we got there I was pretty cut up but the vet was very good. They gave us a little room of our own and let me play with Bernard for a bit. I put treats in my mouth and he took them from my lips. The funny thing was this was the best contact we’ve had for months. If not well over a year.

He then had his calming injection and we continued to play the game until he suddenly lay down and, after one last sweet, fell into deep sleep.

The fifteen minutes before the vet came with the final injection were the worst. It felt as if Bernard was gone already but I held him and chatted, being close to him.

When the vet finally came in he struggled to find a vein that would take the injection. They collapsed each time he tried. After several goes we took the decision to inject straight into his liver. The vet gave him the first three syringes and then I asked to give him the final syringe. It felt absolutely the right thing to do. I wanted to take full responsibility for him until the end.

He took longer than I hoped to slip away. I lay there listening to his breathing with my head next to his. Again, we talked of hopefully one day running through the forests together with all the woofs having happier times.

Then after he stopped breathing I felt his heart beat until it stopped. He was gone.

After the vet came in to check him, I took one last farewell and left through the side exit reserved for moments like this. It was a long drive home through the snow but in a way I felt oddly relieved at the same time as very sad.

After being cremated in Värmland, he’ll come back home and I plan to bury him with a tree come the spring. A tree overlooking the dog pen where he often sat, snoozing in the sunshine in the summer months.

Today is Lucia in Sweden as my Scandinavian friends will know. If you don’t know, it’s the day we celebrate Saint Lucia who comes with a crown of candles, carrying light and sweets. It’s the traditional start of Christmas and reminds us that light will replace darkness. It seemed fitting that today would be Bernard’s last day as he will always be remembered on December 13th with Lucia.

Now I’m home I’ve had some cocoa and bread. I’ve fed Winnie, Aggie, and Tia and tried not to show my feelings. They’re mucking about the house now and soon I will go outside to feed the pups.

Life goes on, but I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Bernard. A shy basset who lost the rascal in him far too early.

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Daisy & Dearborn for Sale

by Jon on December 2, 2010

I‘ve still got Daisy and Dearborn available if you’re looking for a gorgeous boy or girl pup. They’re born August 31, and are vaccinated and chipped.

If you’re interested, please call: 08 – 758 68 79 OR 076 863 72 85.

Daisy


Dearborn – the boy in the middle

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The D-Litter

by Jon on October 23, 2010

Darcy

Darcy

Duncan

Duncan

Dougal

Dougal

Digby

Digby

Dearborn

Dearborn

Dora


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