J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Iceman

boxer...........

Dont go on the dog v cat argument again....

Cats bring dead birds/rats/mice to your doorstep :shock:

but you will have to pay for insurance, servicing, MOT, repairs....nothing is free in this world. You let dogs in your cottages? :shock:

I think Snapzzz has decided to get the dog, in fact there is a picture of it below :D

catp wrote:--- Icy: Did you actually place your dog in a kennel during a holiday? Or, if anybody else did it, could they comment on their experience with kennels? I thought about doing that, but here in the US the prices are higher than what Icy mentioned, and for two dogs the fee becomes pretty steep. And, besides that, I also worry that they would feel abandoned.... So if anybody did it, I'd appreciate any feedback.

Before I start, you need to know that the bad wind I have smells worse than any dogs!

Yes, I used to put my Border Collie in kennels very regularly when I went skiing/summer holiday. She was first in there when she was about 9 months - 1 year so she has always been used to it. She used to love going there. Long long walks 3 times a day, great food (we did feed her at home by the way!) and other dogs. She always wanted to stay when we came to get her. It used to cost us about £200 for a 2 week holiday. It came recommended and if I had another dog it would certainly go again.

The kennels have their own dogs and have had them in 'show' many a time so know how to look after dogs!

Like OA said, the key is getting them in early, that way they are used to it.

I dont have the problem anymore :(

Totally agree with OA. I had a border collie. She was great. Lost her through my divorce. Yes, walking in bad weather etc was not nice and bills etc. But we were best mates and had a great laugh. I am going to really miss her. Always happy to see you, if you are sad they know you are and make you smile. I will miss.my dog, I have pictures of her - how bad is that?

Ally, when you decided to have children did it enter your.mind about illness and death? No. You can't say that as a reason not to have one.

Anyway, the jack Daniels, gin and wine has brought out my emotion.

It is 1.30am.

Goodnight :)

:twisted: she is no moron I have you know :evil: ;)

just think of the advantages - constant supply of Brandy round its neck :thumbup:

Well clearly snapzzz is a poor parent...

Snapzzz, simply tell them that they need to get up at 6am every day to walk the dog, and again every night. Whatever the weather. It will also cost them about a tenner a week for food, 20 quid a month for insurance and when they go on their excellent skiing holidays they will have to have saved up at least £200 for it to go to kennels. Oh and the annual injections....afterall, it is a present to them. They own it so have to pay for things associated with it...

IPod, just music :)