Latest update on Dusty: Now 25 weeks. OH decided against whistle as he decided HE wanted to train the dog so I go along to watch and we train him together at home. He's sitting, waiting, staying and retrieving beautifully. Jumping up still an issue but not as bad, and the piddling with excitement is settling down. He came away this weekend to Broadway CC Site, was outside on a long lead attached to spike and no growling or barking at all. He seemed to catch the eye of some people and they took a shine to him (I am biased he has a dear little face and is very characterful). He has his own facebook page: Dusty Dog if anyone wants to follow him.
Had a bit of a scare when my Mum found a lump down below on him ... I took him to my Dog Trainer who confirmed it was his testicle

he only has one and I didn't know what it was!!!! Was relieved it wasn't a nasty cyst or lump. He now faces an op to have the internal one removed as they can turn nasty inside. He's cocking his leg for Britain so not sure how long we will have to wait for the combined op! Never ask me to sex your animals please as I am obviously clueless lol.