The Pod-cast

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Hello PodSquad,

Thank you for being on this crazy ride with us.

Here's the OG thread if anyone wants to go back and laugh at how staggeringly naive I was adopting my first rescue pup: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/the_doghouse/5177112-oh-my-giddy-god?page=1

Could someone please explain who this dog is in my house and what they've done with Pod? Because he's been absolutely angelic today. Truly a wonderful, wonderful dog and even coped with my DF and DPs pal coming over for Sunday dinner and sitting up getting merry on red wine.

Or perhaps the collective will on MN have given me a SERIOUSLY needed good day. What a star. 🥹

Oh I'm glad I understood correctly and have been doing right by my dog too. Thank you.

I read your thread every day but don't post as never heard of a Pod so couldn't advise but love how well you're both doing. I missed the chance to see the videos on instagram so love to read about him and see the photos.

Traitorous hound is draped over DP, fast asleep. At least they're happy 😂

I've said it before, but you need to hear it again: you are amazing!!!

Think about it logically when you've had a sleep - Mr Mansplainer couldn't have coped for 2 days with Pod, and he loves you

If it helps... no one is immune to a visit from Twatman..

I once had a Twatman appear as I was working with a client, I was wearing all my fanciest branded 'IM A QUALIFIED DOG TRAINER' gear (ok, hoodie with IMDT branding, polo with my company name etc)...

He crossed two fields to get to us in a private (but sadly easily accessible) field I had permission to use, and did so with the sole intent of telling me I was doing it all wrong and that he knew so much better.

My client had a dog that was super reactive and unhappy about men, hence the carefully chosen location, and I ended up having to call the police (at clients request) as he was in serious danger of getting bitten, and he still would not fuck off even when they showed up, but we managed to make our escape whilst he was arguing the toss with them.

We hid in my van until they'd escorted him away. Apparently he'd grown up with GSD (ie, his dad had one a billion years ago, never found out if he'd ever actually owned or trained a dog) and 'dogs always love me' and he thought we were at risk so he was helping.

Every female trainer I know has at one point or another had a visitation from Twatman. They're drawn like flies to shit when they see a woman with a dog I think.

WOW Widdlin that's absolutely wild. I wish so hard you'd been there when I met twatface, I bet you'd have cut him absolutely dead.

Pod has been predictably horrible today, but after 30 mins running this morning he has slept nearly the whole day so if obviously very overtired. He had another brief look in at a cafe this morning after our paddock session and everyone made an enormous fuss of him.

Podwalk is now up to 8 Pods. I'm sure it'll lead to an unprecedented amount of poor behaviour but it'll also be completely glorious for Pod to Pod around with them all.

Pod has actually found someone to play with. My neighbour pops over most days with his pug and bulldog because it's good for Pod to meet more dogs. The pug ignores him and then barks at him but the bully (same age) ADORES him and is completely bulletproof when it comes to play so they've had a couple of rollarounds together. His name is Macky, he's like a little tank on legs.

Is there a Podenco rescue in your area, or why is there so many Pods locally? I have never met one here at all, it surprises me there are 8 in one area (or is that normal for the UK?)!

9 Pods and counting!

I suspect they all come from the same rescue as my Pod. They work specifically with a Spanish rescue team so they always have loads of Pods.

Pod is back from the vet. Lovely Aussie Vet said he behaved beautifully during his blood test, merely looking round curiously at everything. He's now come home and gone straight back to sleep. Poor boy really is tuckered out today from all his excitement.

His little bandage

Awww good boy Pod!

If it makes you feel any better we're living between two places at the moment starting 3 nights ago. My usually bulletproof pup has done nothing but scream at us that entire time.

Came back to the place she's used to tonight and screamed here too.

Fortunately has settled now but took a lot of bribery and talking to 🙄 having to keep telling ourselves it's gets easier!

I'm so excited to hear about Pod walk! And great that they come from the same rescue as any... interesting.... behaviour should be met with warmth and kindness.

And we've definitely all had a Twatman or three!

Op view that pic in your gallery and rotate it..... Then repost!!

Anyone else singing "Twatman, Twatman, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na Twatman!"?

Pod has a friend! Wonderful. And maybe some Podfriends soon.

Nah… just you 😉

Wouldn't be a first that I'm on my own😂

Hello PodSquad

We had a great day, he walked really nicely both times and has napped loads. Funny, when he's calm he's actually a bit of a coach potato!

My new JL Whatsit box arrived (I know!). We had some new hits this time, the only thing outright rejection was rabbit ears which was frankly a bloody relief as a lifelong rabbit owner who regarded the ears and one of the most beautiful parts.

But the ostrich straws are still very much in favour (shame they only last about 5 minutes), the chicken jerky (ditto) and his weaved ostrich tendon thingy. So not all bad.

Paddock tomorrow, meeting one of the Pod crew! V.excited, I hope her pup will be understanding.

I tried to locate his latest giant disgusting beef bone to throw it away (surely it cannot last more than a couple of days even in this climate??) but he's buried it somewhere so can't wait for that to appear again later 🤢

Hope you're all having nice evenings and you dogs and calm and delightful.

He looks like he's laughing there , he looks so happy , like a different dog to the first pic you ever posted, I'm excited for him, to go meet his dog mates that look like him ha, don't have IG unfortunately, but would love a pic with his his new mates tomorrow 🙂

Someone wasn't ready for bed tonight

PODS

Did they love meeting each other? Dogs of the same breed seem to realise!
I love the updates, I m waiting to see photos of your Christmas decorations being investigated.

The other pod looks smaller than yours. I hope they enjoyed the meetup (playdate?)

Yay the Pod-meet looks to have gone well.

Sorrows. Prayers. For the loss of the disgusting stinky bone. Let it be somewhere that is not too confined or liable to be somewhere you're trapped...

As I was when I found that a wet yak bar, when warmed, makes the whole car smell like sick for aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages even after you have heaved it out the window. (Country lane, sure some fox will love it).

Pods come in roughly three sizes,My Pod, Medium Pod and Mini-Pod. Other Pod today was a medium one. He'll be there at the Big Pod Walk in January so he'll know someone. 😁

Did he seem to recognise his own? We used to have a sheltie and she would always get very excited to see others like her and also rough collies which look just like them but bigger!

Our medium Pod when he was about the same age as yours. He’s now an old man who’ll be 14 in a few months.

And our second medium Pod who we sadly lost at only 8 years old