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Community => Marketplace => Topic started by: sandy on February 08, 2010, 04:44:46 pm
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:-[ :-[Could do with a push chair suitable to take my pup out when we go out to the woods with mummy dog and uncle dog!!! and NO I have NOT lost my marbles, I am very serious...I have been suffering loads of joint pain and stiffness so been unable to take our male lab out as he is far too unpredictable and I have also been in a lot due to the pups,most are going this weekend!!! Anyway, I need to go out for some short, yet nice walks and thought I would put the pup in the push chair and go with my OH...I don't mind looking silly :-[ P.S Pink would be nice, with pink covers and little pink teddy ;) ;) ;) ;)Must be fairly near to Clackmannan...not going miles to collect!!
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Please, please please can I have a photo?
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If I do get a push chair (local tip will NOT let me have one from there!!)I promise I will post, it's only for until she is old enough to go a bit further, mabe for 6 mths, I can harness her in and cover her well so she should be safe!!! I am suffering from lack of excersis at the moment...I do get to do a lot but not walk any distance.....I'm no shrinking violet!!
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Have you tried freecycle/freagle? Cant wait to see photos!
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I have but need to post again, I suppose a lot that come up are a bit too good for a pup!!
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Good luck trying to keep a healthy, active lab pup in a pushchair.
Maybe it would be better to leave her at home?
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Well, I've already told Sandy I won't be seen with her pushing a pup in a pram! ;) :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Bobby has been taken out for short walks - on his own, so he can be socialised with my full attention on him. And sometimes with his mother. The others will go on their usual free running round Gartmorn Dam as that's the only safe place to let mine off. They go REALLY fast. And I certainly wouldn't be able to find straps strong enough to keep a Brittany in a pram ;D ;D ;D
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Any self respecting labrador will be bribed by a biscuit ;D
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Oh Sandy - you have given me a laugh ;D ;D ;D
Maybe I missed something, but is the point of taking the dog for a walk not that she actually walks ??? Having tried to push pushchairs and prams along farm tracks I would reckon that trying to push it through woodlands would cause you more discomfort than just walking - unless you get a special 'off road' buggy it is VERY hard going.
Please don't be offended, and like everyone else - I want to see the photos ;D ;)
Karen xx
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Sandy you should listen to how Annie socialises her pups, its the way I do it too. One on one so pup gets full attention and not free running or you could damage the hips and will 'run off' bone. The first few walks on a lead means generally the pup takes us for a walk with gentle guidance of course. ;D
Seriously Sandy if the pup decides to jump from the pushchair she will land on her head or jaw, they are the heaviest parts and the legs are not strong enough at her age to support the jump from say 2 feet high. If she hits her jaw on the floor then that could break or her teeth will be damaged and we all know how much damage can be done to her head.
Have you ever thought of owning a Maltese Terrier or some such breed? Im sure they would love to be carried or pushed around. ;D
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I think EVERYONE has missed the point!!! I know I can take her out on her own and socialise her, I have had lot's of pups in my life, its ME, I want to go out with the other dogs and my spine has been far too bad to go to far twisting with a lead. I have very limited times I can leave the Bed and Breakfast, 1 due to the cleaning and 2 due to guests comming and going so I would feel more confident with my partner with me. Devilla Forest has been laid so wheelchairs can use it and so has the old railway line, I plan to take her for a short walk and then put her into the "container" as Labradors are far too heavy to carry, she has a harness and we can clip her onto the strap holders, I know she may try to get out, if so, I will either take her out and go back to the car or tighten the reins. We had a small dog that I ended up carrying on walks when he was younger!!! We have a lovely walk 300yards from the house........P.S I have seen many dogs catching lifts from push chairs!!!! SO what about this idea then :_ ;)
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LOL ! Sandy - I KNEW you were mad :o ;D ;D ;D
But now you've explained that bit I understand where your coming from, especially if the paths are wheelchair friendly ;) I hope you manage to get a pram (I'd offer you mine, but I'm going to need it again soon ;))
Karen xxx
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I think we can all see the problem, Sandy, honestly. :-[ You can only go out with the big dogs in the late afternoons, evenings or weekends when Steve is home and you'd prefer to take all three with you. But I think we can all see the funny side of it so much more. ;) ;D I'm sure no-one means to offend though :-[
There is a solution though. You and I can take the pups out for a lead walk in the daytime - just them and us, they only need about 15 minutes a day, perhaps less if they get tired in the first couple of months. And Rohan can be in the dog room with Ben and Islay during the day, with access to the bottom section of your garden or further up when you are with them. Then the pups can sleep for an hour - perhaps with their tea with them, while you and Steve, and perhaps me, go for longer walks with the adult dogs! That is plenty of exercise for her till she is about six months.
If you used the push chair idea it would be too tempting just to let the pup out, and it does do untold harm to young limbs and bones to over exercise. Bobby is allowed to run in the front garden (half an acre) for five minutes at a time, possibly three or four times a day, and that will be the same till he is at least 6 months. And some of that time is training to recall, sits, stays and retrieving, introduction to the ducks and chickens. Then he is taken in and put in his pen to sleep. He gets out a few times during the day to play with his Mum and Uncle, so is getting plenty of exercise.
But in the end of the day it's up to you. I WAS joking too - I would come with you if you decide on the pushchair
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I was going to suggest those pink dolls' ones, and then I realised they are a bit low, and you'd look even more daft pushing one of them ;D What about a modified trolley shopping bag? Freegle is definitely a good place to get one - either a pushchair or trolley bag. Am I allowed a quiet giggle at the thought? Tee hee
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I PROMISE I will take photos ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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*slips Annie a high five* ;D ;D
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Sandy I didnt mean to upset you but I was concerned about the pup.
I know this may sound awful but if you are having so much trouble with your spine what about getting a walker for yourself. It will help support you whilst you walk and steady you on the unevern ground.
http://www.easicaremobility.co.uk/walking-aids-ball-walking-aids-c-349_387.html
There is a 3 wheeled walker on there that would be great over rough ground. Or have I missed the point again?
Jackie (ex nurse)
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Or try this but it is in blue ;D
http://www.roofrackshop.co.uk/Pet-Products/Pet-Strollers-Dog-Pushchair/Pet-Gear-Happy-Trails-Pet-Stroller-Pushchair/Pet-Gear-Happy-Trails-Pet-Stroller-Pushchair-Blue/0002995p.aspx?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=pricecomparison
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Have been having a quiet giggle myself, but just a thought - when I was thinking about getting a trailer to tow my dog behind a bike there were some that converted to a sort of doggy pushchair. I think that they were supposed to be for joggers. Can't remember what they were called but if you google 'dog trailers' you'll find them. They were a bit pricey though!
Never did get one, in case you were wondering - it occurred to me that I would be the only one exercising and by the time we got to wherever we were going I'd be too exhausted to take her for a walk - she's upwards of 26Kg.
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Bl~~dy H**!! You'd have me in a nursing home!!!! I am fine, I was born with a dislocated hip, had the op 7 years ago...great mobility, torn muscles several time but since as long as I can remember suffer from connective tissue problems,any extra stress and I get stiffness, see the Dr, bought the Tee shirt, an Auto Immune problem but I am fine 99% of the time, I been stuck in with the pups, bending loads, lifting loads and getting up early = stiff back and pelvis.....I just need a break from lifting and bending so much, that will happen soon, I was similar when I had my 3 children some many moons ago, I must add, due to the one sided walking all those years, I have a small twist in the base of my sppine, been to physio and she gave me things to do but as I said, if I don't keep either walking or standing, I cease up......If I was a Lab you two would have had me put down....walker my *rse!!!! I walked miles and miles with the mother of the pup (we had her as a pup and another dog (also had since a pup)
Anyway, love the idea of the dog push chairs, just what I mean, not silly at all if the dog is secure, after all she will be part of our pack and I would have to stay at home with her otherwise...used to love our long walks around the Forest...all easy going as well...........Better sign up for a stenna stairlift!!! ;)
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Jackie, are you very very young? I maybe would see what you are thinking if you are, I'm sure a lot of people get stiff backs from time to time and do not need a stick!!
I did buy a walkers stick when Ben bowled me over last year but don't even need that, it did however come in handy for collecting brambles etc......I must add, I have always had these problems, they will be gone when I am not constantly stooping to collect dog poo!! I aso spent ages lifting and shoveling Chicken and DUck poo, that adds to my current problem...on the other hand, yes that is what I thought but they are ve expensive, I doubt I will have any form of pushchair for the dog but I did think it would solve the problem, I also have the dogs interest at heart, she will be part of the pack and I want her be be included as much as posible, she will have plenty of attention, I am here most of the time with them due to B&B life, just an odd trip out to the shops etc.
My brother had an attatchment on his motor bike for his dog, that was safe, he used to go all over with her on the back of his bike..........off to change my incontinance pad and get my best set of dentures cleaned ;) ;)
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D That's my gal! ;)
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Nearly didn't make it, had to get up my kitchen step with my big cup of soup, Thanks Anne, they are nice.....Pups are fast asleep in the dog room, poor old Islay has to go out when they come in, she's a bit sad looking without her babies but want her milk to dry up as they are off from THursday onward....The puppy walking sounds good but I can see she will be a charactor, when I blow the wistle they all come runny but she sy's a different way!!!
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Whoa that pet stroller is nice, and they've got one in pink! I'd buy one just to p*ss the OH off - his face would be priceless hehehe :P Umm, might need a dog first though!
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That's what all the poncy Toy breed owners take their dogs into shows in. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I've never really understood the idea behind pet strollers, unless (like Sandy) for puppies or ill/old dogs. I was under the impression that dogs had legs and could ... er ... walk?
Also every push chair I've ever had (admittedly 2nd hand) has caused me back problems, so would tend to avoid them anyway. But if you were going there, yes, pink - with matching collar and coat?!
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Can toy breeds not walk then?
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You could always 'borrow' a trolley from Tesco's!
Hi Anne bet you wish you hadn't sent the link ;D
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Not if you've got a bad back - I've not found one that goes in the direction you push it yet!
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;DI first saw a stroller in Pet World and wondered WHY? but, I went out with a young dog years ago, only in a small woodland, but he started limping due to something that cleared up but we ended up carrying him, although he was a small dog, so I can see some use and like I said, I actualy fancied one until she is old enough to take on the long walks, I can gaurentee, IF I do get one then my OH will be a long way in front ;D ;D I think a supermarket trolly would be very noisy, we all would have headaches, I also thought of the shopping bag on wheels or suitcase with vents and a window ;) ;)(now I am being silly!) or indeed a rucksack!!!! anyway, I am looking forward to getting out again, there are some stunning walks around here and Gartmorn Dam is a great little one!!
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You could always 'borrow' a trolley from Tesco's!
Hi Anne bet you wish you hadn't sent the link ;D
Hi all - ignore anything this woman writes. She is right I wish I hadn't sent her the link now. She isn't a smallholder, but does grow things from time to time. But she is my best long distance friend so forgive her folks ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Lol No Sandy Im not very very young but whats the use of suffering if you dont have to ;D
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Hey, that's the EXACT pet stroller I have! Mine is pink. I purchased mine so I could take my little doggy on trips with me. So I don't have to leave her in the motel room. In the stroller she is welcomed ANYWHERE. You can zip it completely up, she can see out still, or you can leave the hood down and she is then seen and envied by all the poor dogs walking on leashes on the hot sidewalks or the mud puddles. My little Dixie LOVES the stroller! She sees me pull it out of the truck and she starts spinning around with excitement!!! :love: I take her to the local festivals with it, that way the crowds can't step on her and everyone who sees her in there has to take a double take, then has the biggest smile when they realize it's NOT a human baby in there. ;)
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Thanks all, I definatley WILL post a photo if, that is a definate IF, I get one, a push chair that is......Thanks!!!!
P.S time to round up the troops although they are all snuggled in the big cage with the heat pad......
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Xnbacon, there is a man in the neighbourhood who walks past ours everyday carrying a dog under each arm. I'm assuming he's taking the dogs out for a walk, but for the life of me, have no idea why he wouldn't let them walk by themselves ???
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No longer need a push chair, going to take her out with her sister now!!