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At another level, my heart was for Hollande, but the French economy needs a Thatcherite figure.
How the election might affect me? Well if more rich french move abroad to avoid taxation, then they may not…"
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ALAN ANDREWS commented on Catharine Higginson's group Dogs Dogs Dogs"BARF, bones and raw food for dogs as been a topic on many a dog forum for years, and is highly recommended if at all possible. back in the 1970's I was feeding my Irish Setters and Pointer uncleaned raw beef and sheep tripes, but those…"
ALAN ANDREWS replied to barbara deane's discussion Not sure if I understand the relationship which parents have with their children"I hope that this post is a joke Catherine. While not against the use of electric collars in principle, they need to be used by professionals who know what they are doing. An electric collar can make an aggressive dog more aggressive, or a timid dog…"
ALAN ANDREWS replied to barbara deane's discussion Not sure if I understand the relationship which parents have with their children"i HOPE TH"
ALAN ANDREWS replied to barbara deane's discussion Not sure if I understand the relationship which parents have with their children"I agree entirely Dave, but many of the variables that influence a dog's learning are different from children. They do not have all of the SAME external influences.
But to focus on children, there MAY be differences between UK and French…"
ALAN ANDREWS replied to barbara deane's discussion Not sure if I understand the relationship which parents have with their children"Sorry to disagree John, but gundogs are far less complex. They are not subject to external influences to the same extent as children. For example think of the effects of the media, peers etc on children.
Take this case study for example, Fred…"
ALAN ANDREWS replied to barbara deane's discussion Not sure if I understand the relationship which parents have with their children"Hi Brian
Yes, I was a third year undergrad and we jointly wrote an article on 'Infant Mortality Among Ethic Minorities'. It was a comment on a set of stats that had been published. I wrote under the name of Ahmed Andrews, as I went on to…"
ALAN ANDREWS replied to barbara deane's discussion Not sure if I understand the relationship which parents have with their children"As a retired professional sociologist I find this debate, sorry conversation, fascinating. It seems as if some of you are trying to develop a general theory of bringing up children. Sorry folks, it has been done before, and with just as much…"
ALAN ANDREWS replied to Johnny Summerton's discussion I've lost my alarm clock in the group Dogs Dogs Dogs"Hi Johnny
Someone sent me this when my springer, Bramble died two years ago. It still brings a lump to my throat and makes me value more the relationships I have with my dogs.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an…"
ALAN ANDREWS replied to Helen Lucas's discussion So how much is fair? in the group Dogs Dogs Dogs"Hi Helen
I was not trying to question what you do, but I hope that other readers will realize just what is involved in running a kennels, and not question too much when they see prices increase. We probably have different commercial…"
ALAN ANDREWS replied to Helen Lucas's discussion So how much is fair? in the group Dogs Dogs Dogs"Hi
I am not sure what region you are in, but you appear to be undercharging for the kennels, where over head cost are high, and overcharging for in house care.
Generally clients do not appear to take into account of the costs of cleaning and…"
ALAN ANDREWS replied to Gina Hams's discussion Put your dog pictures on here in the group Dogs Dogs Dogs"Son David's dog, Dougal, in the snow with the kennels in the background.
Also Dougal with his little friend, David's working Springer puppy, Gwen. She is just three months old, and is being kept from the litter we had in November."
ALAN ANDREWS commented on Catharine Higginson's group Dogs Dogs Dogs"The reason Purina and Royal Canin are so expensive is due to their expensive marketing and so called support to breeders. They also sponsor field trials and shows. We fell out with Royal Canin when they upped their prices without notice, and…"
ALAN ANDREWS commented on Catharine Higginson's group Dogs Dogs Dogs"Thanks Gina and Catherine. I am sure the water situation will right itself. Could be worse, as this is the first winter we have had effective heating in the lounge (a brand new granular wooden burner).
Withe regard to puppies, we breed to order or…"
ALAN ANDREWS commented on Catharine Higginson's group Dogs Dogs Dogs"I hoped that they were Gina, but I have heard and read some really foolish comments in my job. Maybe some of them should be put into a book. Also my sense of humor is in short supply at the moment, no hot water and ten puppies to try and keep clean.…"
ALAN ANDREWS commented on Catharine Higginson's group Dogs Dogs Dogs"I hope that these were meant in a spirit of humor. I would expect a Terrier to bite, especially rats; or was the present owner a 'Rat'?
Second is a bit annoying for the owner of the Cocker, but why did they not manage her better when…"
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- At 7:44 on March 26, 2011,
AdminCatharine Higginson said… - Dear Alan
Welcome to the network - we hope you find it useful!
If you haven't already done so, don't forget to upload a photograph of yourself so NOT your cat or your company logo (!), to your profile (use the setting button on the right hand side of your page) and you can pinpoint your location on the 'Members Map'.
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