Horse, House and Hound

21/06/2025

21/06/2025

Found this useful article I thought I'd sahre.

30/05/2025

Recently I've met dogs who had rocky starts in life and they've bitten people because people don't know how to behave around them. I cannot stress enough that people need to learn to think like a dog and not like a human. Dogs are not human. A dog will try to assert itself with new people entering it's space so that it knows where it stands, in some cases this means aggression, which is how they would behave towards each other in the wild, until that order is established. When you meet a dog that is known to have 'issues' you must ALWAYS completely ignore that dog, no eye contact, no talking to it, absolutely no engagement with the dog on any level for at least the first 10 minutes. and perhaps through several meetings, until the dog understands you are an Alpha.
This applies to a new companion you have brought into your home until the dog learns it's place - bottom of the pecking order in a human household. You are not being cruel, and they are not necessarily dangerous, it is simply how dogs behave towards one another. If you reach out to stroke a dog with issues you are giving them acknowledgement of their hierarchy and are likely to get bitten or at least snapped at as they try to assert their perceived position.
When you know this you can understand why children have been attacked by dogs, children do not know how to behave around dogs unless they've are taught by a responsible adult, it is natural for a child to reach out to stroke an animal. Children also often have a biscuit or sweets, food is a flashpoint and with a dog who hasn't learned it's place in a household , the consequences don't bear thinking about. I was once in a situation where two toddlers were wondering around with biscuits in their hands with a dog with known issues close by and the people wondered why I removed the biscuits and told the adults off!! So, please take the trouble to learn about how dogs think, don't apply human rules because they don't apply, dogs are nothing if not consistent in their behaviour with the right handling. Of course there will always be exceptions, but animals aren't born 'bad' it's often the inappropriate intervention of humans that makes them that way.

05/05/2025

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1. Founding and History: BMW, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, was founded in 1916 in Munich, Germany, initially producing aircraft engines. The company transitioned to motorcycle production in the 1920s and eventually to automobiles in the 1930s.
2. Iconic Logo: The BMW logo, often referred to as the "roundel," consists of a black ring intersecting with four quadrants of blue and white. It represents the company's origins in aviation, with the blue and white symbolizing a spinning propeller against a clear blue sky.
3. Innovation in Technology: BMW is renowned for its innovations in automotive technology. It introduced the world's first electric car, the BMW i3, in 2013, and has been a leader in developing advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and hybrid powertrains.
4. Performance and Motorsport Heritage: BMW has a strong heritage in motorsport, particularly in touring car and Formula 1 racing. The brand's M division produces high-performance variants of their regular models, known for their precision engineering and exhilarating driving dynamics.
5. Global Presence: BMW is a global automotive Company
6. Luxury and Design: BMW is synonymous with luxury and distinctive design, crafting vehicles that blend elegance with cutting-edge technology and comfort.
7. Sustainable Practices: BMW has committed to sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes into its vehicles, as well as advancing electric vehicle technology with models like the BMW i4 and iX.
8. Global Manufacturing: BMW operates numerous production facilities worldwide, including in Germany, the United States, China, and other countries, ensuring a global reach and localized production.
9. Brand Portfolio: In addition to its renowned BMW brand, the company also owns MINI and Rolls-Royce, catering to a diverse range of automotive tastes and luxury segments.
10. Cultural Impact: BMW's vehicles often become cult
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05/05/2025

I do wish people would educate themselves about what it truly means to give a dog a good home!

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Ten Unknown Facts About
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1. Founding and History: BMW, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, was founded in 1916 in Munich, Germany, initially producing aircraft engines. The company transitioned to motorcycle production in the 1920s and eventually to automobiles in the 1930s.
2. Iconic Logo: The BMW logo, often referred to as the "roundel," consists of a black ring intersecting with four quadrants of blue and white. It represents the company's origins in aviation, with the blue and white symbolizing a spinning propeller against a clear blue sky.
3. Innovation in Technology: BMW is renowned for its innovations in automotive technology. It introduced the world's first electric car, the BMW i3, in 2013, and has been a leader in developing advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and hybrid powertrains.
4. Performance and Motorsport Heritage: BMW has a strong heritage in motorsport, particularly in touring car and Formula 1 racing. The brand's M division produces high-performance variants of their regular models, known for their precision engineering and exhilarating driving dynamics.
5. Global Presence: BMW is a global automotive Company
6. Luxury and Design: BMW is synonymous with luxury and distinctive design, crafting vehicles that blend elegance with cutting-edge technology and comfort.
7. Sustainable Practices: BMW has committed to sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes into its vehicles, as well as advancing electric vehicle technology with models like the BMW i4 and iX.
8. Global Manufacturing: BMW operates numerous production facilities worldwide, including in Germany, the United States, China, and other countries, ensuring a global reach and localized production.
9. Brand Portfolio: In addition to its renowned BMW brand, the company also owns MINI and Rolls-Royce, catering to a diverse range of automotive tastes and luxury segments.
10. Cultural Impact: BMW's vehicles often become cult
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01/05/2025

Timmy the Lab still going strong in Cranleigh where I have house sit since he first arrived as a loo roll, remote control, hairbrush eating puppy!!

01/05/2025

How hard it is for some dogs!! Here are Gabriella pug and Penelope British Bulldog reclining French style! My friends lovely dogs. Penelope is looking for a forever home due to change in circumstances, is she is 8. She needs firm, knowledgeable handling in a home without children or cats!

29/04/2025

As from the 15th April until the 30th June, all dogs whilst being walked must be on a lead, if away from recognised pathways or green routes. This is to ensure that wild life or farm animals are not disturbed in any way. Fine of 750 euro for non compliance. Presumably will now be these dates annually.
Source The Connexion Newspaper - and no doubt rubber stamped in triplicate by the local French authorities!!