Yes they take all sorts of plastic so you best sort out the for sale sign then

Yes I have seen those,mine is just a frame that folds flat and is light weight,you can pick it up by one finger but it is very sturdy,I would be lost without it.

Last yr I bought some leather leads,on one stall they were£36 but I bought the same lead from Petneeds for £10!,not a bad price difference for the exact same lead. It pays to shop around.

Oh dear, think I'll be buying some form of dog kennel/house for ME to live in after selling the house. I'm sure there can't be THAT much I can buy...he says whilst thinking of what the pups could do with.

Re the Discover Dogs observation, I said don't expect 'everyone' to be polite - not don't expect 'anyone' to be polite I have no doubt that lots of people work incredibly hard - but what is unfair about saying that not everyone does? I've had some really great conversations at DD, but I'm not going to pretend it's all great - coz it isn't.

I know there are a lot or really well-run stands with very friendly and enthusiastic people, but equally, I have also encountered some very rude, disinterested people and dogs that were clearly not enjoying the experience at all. I do understand that these things depend on volunteers and they have to take what they can get to an extent, but if a dog is clearly miserable, surely its welfare comes first?

I used to think that only someone really passionate about sharing their knowledge would volunteer - after all, it is a long day - but just because a lot of people are absolutely lovely, there are quite a few who are not and especially if you have fought through crowds to see a particular breed, it can be a real let-down if the person on the stand just does not seem to want to talk to you.

I've been cut dead when someone the breed person knew came by: ordered to stroke a dog that was clearly miserable and definietly not looking for a stroke (I declined politely and the person said 'suit yourself' and went back to their newspaper!) and felt really miserable when I excitedly told someone on one stall about a friend's dog that had reached a very high standard of training, only for her to say 'who bred it' followed by a big eye-roll and a loud sigh - before she turned her back on me.

Since when has being an 'expert' given anyone the right to be so ignorant? I think it is actually letting down all those people who do take part willingly and with enthusiasm and who genuinely want to share their passion for their breed.

There is.... I bet you'll come home with more stuff that you ever thought possible!

Sorry, I must've misinterpreted what you said.

Yes, what you have described is clearly ignorant, given than they are working within a public area and like you, I also probably wouldn't choose to stroke a dog that clearly wasn't happy. I also would back off and leave the dog alone and I also think the dog's welfare should come first, so I repect your views regarding that.

Oh boy are you in for a surprise .Think you can buy just about anything bar the kitchen sink

As far as food and drink is concerned I always have drinks insmall cartons easily disposed of and you dont have to drink a whole can at once, I dont put my food in any sort of lunch box i wrap it in foil easily disposed of, therefore more room in your bag for treasures, always a spare pair of shoes,oh yes I always take loo roll.....

Thanks for the reminder about loo rolls!