The Nina Simone guide to parenting – a guide for first-time mothers 1. If in doubt, lick its bottom 2. When leaping from the bed to shout at a passing horse, try not to tread on more than two of the puppies 3. If the horse is imaginary, try not to tread on more than one 4. When all else fails, lick its bottom 5. If it won’t stop suckling to have its bottom licked, stand it on its head and do it anyway 6. Try not to look at the puppies with too much disdain as you pass the nest, or your mum might not let you out in the garden as much 7. Remember, this is the one time you’ll be allowed to eat as much as you want – cultivate a constant hungry look and head for the kitchen every time you
Happy New Year. What will 2011 hold for Grafmax dobermanns? My main wish for Max is that he stays happy and healthy. My resolution is to make sure he gets 2 walks every day to keep him fit. My wish for Nina is that she stays well and continues to do well at shows. I've just started taking her again and she's had a Best of Breed, a 1st and two 2nds in her first four shows. My resolutions for her are to continue working on her nervousness of unknown small dogs if they come bounding up to her (she's much better, but more to do) and to join an agility club with her. My wish for Satchmo is that he stops chewing everything! Are you listening, young man? My resolutions for him are to get him
