Written by Emma Kemsley
Ok, I have a problem. It seems Fletcher has matured since turning three, and now has the urge to hump. I thought it would never happen, he has never shown the slightest bit of interest in female dogs, and he has never tried to hump anything before. I thought I was a lucky pet-owner that had escaped that trait of a dog, but unfortunately not.
However, I am going to stand up for my boy and say this new phase is not entirely his fault. It all started when a local bitch came into heat. A stunning Red Setter, I’m not surprised he has gone wild, he is generally in awe of her every time she struts pass, and I must admit she is beautiful, he clearly has high standards. But her scent has undeniably driven him crazy. Howling all day, crying at the door, a desperate need to be outside and restless; for two whole weeks he has been out of control, and quite frankly, an absolute pain!
He hasn’t been neutered as he is heathy and never shown any behaviour problems (besides generally being a crazy cocker). Our vet agreed there was no need to carry out the operation and we had hoped to breed him one day, but I don’t know if I could put up with this again!
We were on holiday for one week of this craziness and our new dog sitter had the pleasure of trying to control him. Lets just say, I’m not sure she’ll be so keen on having him again. In her words: “He had an eye for the girls!”
It’s not just Fletcher though, this leggy red headed bitch is tormenting the whole village. Bill, a cross-breed, who lives two doors down, has also been howling non-stop. He hates Fletcher with a passion, there’s a battle of the studs going on, but Fletcher is oblivious.
Finally, the storm has settled, all is calm and normal doggy behaviour has resumed. However, rumour has it, the Red Setter has been knocked up. Not by her pure pedigree choice but by a stud that couldn’t resist her saucy scent and broke into the garden and had his way….I’m just glad Fletcher isn’t to blame for this one!
Read more of Fletcher’s adventures here
