Walking the Kids

I think my neighbours must think I am mad cause the kids and I go out really early for our walks these days, i.e. when it's still dark... The reason being that I have recently started a new project where the client requires me to be on site everyday. And as I feel that the kids need to go out eventhough I have to go to work, I have made it a point to wake up extra early to take them before I dash out to work... 

It can be quite dangerous to walk in the dark cause you can't be seen, so I ordered these High Visibility Vests for them. It's quite funny when all the people in the cars that go by, do a double take! I think we're the only people with really strange equipment for our dogs... 

I guess I just want to highlight to everyone that it is really important to keep your dogs safe when you are out with them. Make sure that they are leashed and visible to prevent any untoward incidents!

Cleo chilling with her favourite toy

Scruffy Playing with Cleo

Here are some pictures of Scruffy playing with Cleo just before she was adopted...

SCRUFFY HAS BEEN ADOPTED

My Scruffy has finally been adopted by a nice family... Fingers crossed she will have a good and happy life... am missing her so much though... These pictures were taken this morning before she left for her new home...

Scruffy - Basic Clicker Training

2 May 2011
SCRUFFY HAS BEEN ADOPTED
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Here's a short video of Scruffy doing the Sit & Down. Scruffy is currently being clicker trained and she is a fast learner.

This is a second video of Scruffy doing the Fetch, Heel, Sit & Down - all via the clicker.

If you would like to adopt Scruffy, please call Natasha at 016 3228816.

Here's an additional video of Scruffy playing with our cat. As you can see her temperament is very good and she shows no aggression towards the cat.

Scruffy is still looking for a home

2 May 2011

SCRUFFY HAS BEEN ADOPTED
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Scruffy Update:

19/3/2011 - Scruffy has been given the all clear from the vet regarding her mange. We are just monitoring her condition now to make sure it doesn't come back. She has also received her first vaccination shot!

If you can give Scruffy a loving and stable home, please call Natasha at 016 322 8816

Breed:	Possibly Jack Russell Terrier Mix
Gender:	Female
Age:	3 Months
Color:	Black, Brown, White
Size at Maturity:	Medium
Hair Length:	Medium
Vaccinated:	Yes
Dewormed:	Yes
Spayed/Neutered:	No - will be spayed once she has completed her third vaccination
Health Condition:	Healthy
Location:	Ampang, Selangor
Adoption Fee:	Free

For Scruffy's story, please click on the following link
http://cleopatrathelabrador.blogspot.com/2011/03/scruffy-needs-home.html

THUNDERSHIRTS FOR SALE!

Dear all,

I have a small shipment of Thundershirts available for sale in Malaysia. Thundershirts are The Best Dog Anxiety Solution that is drug free and easy to use.

Thundershirts are great for the following issues:
(click on the issues below to find out how the Thundershirt can help solve these problems)

• Fear of Thunder/ Fireworks
• Separation Anxiety

• Travel Anxiety
• Crate Training

• Problem Barking
• Hyperactivity

• Leash Pulling
• And More! 

With Sarah Fisher and the TTouch Team at Tilley Farm, Bath; UK

I started using the Thundershirt on all my kids after it was recommended to me by top UK dog trainer - Sarah Fisher. I was sceptical at first, but after using it and achieving amazing results, particularly with Lucky - my most difficult dog, I am now a true believer.

Price: RM148 (including delivery within Peninsular Malaysia)
Sizes Available: XS, S, M & L (see sizing information below)
Colour: Heather Grey

Size     Chest Size     Weight

XS	13"-18"	10-18 lbs.
S	16"-23"	15-25 lbs.
M	18"-26"	20-50 lbs.
L	24"-32"	40-70 lbs.

Please email me at cleopatrathelabrador@gmail.com to place your order.

** Please note that Thundershirt.com does NOT currently ship to Malaysia.

Here are some pictures of my kids in their Thundershirts!

~Rascal - looking absolutely handsome!

Rascal & Belle chilling with their Thundershirts

Belle and Rascal goofing around in their Thundershirts

Lucky - having a walkabout in our garden after just a few days in the Thundershirt! Prior to this, he has NEVER set foot outside the house cause he was just too scared!

Lucky - enjoying the outdoors

Lucky - actually smiling while being outside!

Lucky inspecting our new shipment of Thundershirts

Cleo and Lucky in their "Rugby" Thundershirts...  will consider bringing these in if the response is good as they are more expensive...

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And here's a short video of Lucky and his progress with the Thundershirt, TTouch and clicker training. I would not have been able to achieve all of this with Lucky without the Thundershirt!!!

Scruffy Needs a Home

2 May 2011

SCRUFFY HAS BEEN ADOPTED
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Hello, my name is Scruffy.
I am about 2 or 3 months old now and am looking for a forever home.

I used to live in the Hulu Kelang market. I was very sick and suffering from a severe case of sarcoptic mange. Because of that people didn't like me and used to kick me to get me away from them.

I could not understand why they couldn't see that all I wanted was for someone to love me, epsecially since my mommy died from eating some poisoned food...

Thankfully I was rescued from the market and my condition has improved significantly. My skin no longer smells bad, and all the nasty crusty stuff has gone away. My fur is starting to grow again too...

My carers think that I should be able to go to my new home soon.



As you can see I am a playful and energetic puppy but I am also a quick learner. I will do anything to please my new "parents".

I have already started potty training and I am proud to say that I can now hold my bladder for over 2 hours. My carers are very pleased with my progress, as I have already learnt not to "poo" in my crate. I have had ZERO poo acidents after my first day of potty training! :)





I will need lots of exercise, and hope to be able to go for daily walks. I will also need some obedience training, but I will need someone who will teach me with kindness and patience. I would like someone who will also spend time with me, and not leave me all alone for long periods.



I will be a faithful, loyal and loving companion,



Please call my carer, Natasha, at 016-322 8816
if you think you can find it in your heart to give me a home and family that I can call my own soon.

For more pictures of Scruffy, please visit:
Scruffy Needs a Home

Scruffy - Playtime with Cleo

Lucky's Progress with Clicker Training

With Sarah Fisher and the TTouch Team at Tilley Farm, Bath; UK

Grooming Rusty

Rusty is another one of our rescued dogs... He came to us some years ago through an acquaintance who found him in the middle of the road... He somehow sustained pretty serious injuries to his head, and this resulted in him becoming partially blind. His left eye is almost completely blind and his right eye isn't that great either.

Anyway, he lives with my dad, and is doing pretty well. He has learnt where everything is and has stopped bumping into things like he used to when he first arrived.

Anyway, he hasn't been very well recently and so we have not been able to send him to the groomers as he would get into a real frenzy if we put him into the car. And so I decided that I had to do the job myself as his fur was getting terribly long!!!

 This was Rusty before getting his fur clipped by yours truly - looking rather grouchy!

 

And this is Rusty (with Jesse our other rescued Lab in the background), 3 hours and 2 aching arms later- looking quite alot chirpier... Although I must say it's not exactly a very stylish look!

 

CLEO IS 6 YEARS OLD TODAY...

Cleo with us on our wedding day...

Our darling Cleo is 6 years old today... We first saw her on Jan 25 2005. She was the last puppy of her litter and no one wanted her because she was really tiny, i.e. the runt of the litter. A friend fo a friend of a friend asked if we would like to have her because she was not "sale-able"...

We fell in love with her as soon as we saw her and brought her home with us. We're so lucky to have her in our lives and can't imagine what it would be like without her...

So here are some pictures of various stages of her life with us...

Cleo 3 months old - her first day with us - Jan 25, 2005


Cleo 4 months old


Cleo 5 months old


Cleo 6 months old (looking after Johnny our 17.5 year old doggie who was very ill)


Cleo and her giant Teddy Bear bought by Auntie Bernie


Cleo and Belle at Dog Day Morning in Ampang somewhere


Cleo with us at The Bakery Ampang for breakfast


Cleo at A Famosa Resort 2005


Cleo's first birthday party with Shalom 2005


Cleo and Me at MRDO 2006


At the MRDO 2006


Cleo and Doug winning the Ultimate Dog Race in the Dog Olympics 2006


Belle, Me and Cleo at Port Dickson 2006


Cleo helping us move into our first house together in 2006


Cleo helping Doug put the furniture together


Cleo playing with Lucky who was about 4 months old at this time


Cleo's 2nd birthday party with Shalom 2006




Cleo working on the computer with her injured foot when she fell down the stairs


Cleo's 3rd birthday party with Shalom 2007


Cleo with her injured foot when she broke the sliding door


Lucky, Cleo and Douglas fooling around


Cleo with us on our honeymoon in 2007


Cleo having a blast on the beach in Cherating


Cleo helping me look after 2 abandoned kittens 2009


Cleo playing with her tennis ball at our new house 2010




Cleo having to wear a t-shirt cause she made a wound on her back!


Cleo taking a walk with Mishka our cat