MEET THE FAMILY! DAISY

This is my Labrador, Daisy.

She's the old lady of the family, she was born on Mothering Sunday in 1994.

She was my Mum's dog and I was worried how she would adapt (as an older dog) to a change of ownership. Happily she has accepted me and usually does what I say - as long as she believes that I really do mean it! She walks well for other people on a lead but is quite agressive towards oncomers if I'm holding the lead.

She's always been aloof, but is becoming more openly affectionate. Years ago she would disappear when people came to visit, only to reappear as they left - now she actually greets people with a wagging tail and (as a true Labrador) a nose to their groin!!

She's another vocal dog - groans after she has settled down and is too quick to oof. She's adept at opening doors (but not so good at closing them) and her teeth chatter when she's really excited. She loves to have her back rubbed and her ears scrunched. She's a great dreamer and can shake the whole bed with her dreaming twitches - I'd love to know what she's dreaming about. Despite being a gundog she's terrified of bangs, she shivers and is petrified during thunderstorms and hyperventillates during firework displays.

She's an intelligent dog with a good sense of humour. She definitely appreciates being treated individually - her favourite treats are to come upstairs to bed or to be taken in the car (without the others!)