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Dialmantra

12 years ago

i love my dog .. she is very much pretty ..

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philipf

12 years ago

my dog is a Peruvian Inca orchid, her name is Shinny
but it seems she only follow my daughter.
they get along very well

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Audrey Harvey

12 years ago

I have four dogs - An Australian Cattle Dog, an Australian Working Kelpie are my running buddies, and my two children have a Whippet each. They take up a lot of room on the couch!

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The Niche Man

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Audrey Harvey

I have four dogs - An Australian Cattle Dog, an Australian Working Kelpie are my running buddies, and my two children have a Whippet each. They take up a lot of room on the couch!

Wow! You must have a really big back yard. Those sound like very active dogs.

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Charlotte Jay

12 years ago

I have a 7 1/2 month old Great Dane/Lab who is the biggest (literally!) goofball you'll ever meet. She weighs a cool 50 pounds and will probably top out to 100 pounds once she is done growing. She adores my kids, but is a notorious cat chaser and food stealer. But, she is cute so that makes up for it.

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JoeUK

12 years ago

I just have one at the moment, a white English Bull Terrier named Bulldozer - bit of an immature name I know but he really does live up to it opening cupboards and doors etc with his head!

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The Niche Man

12 years ago

Originally Posted by JoeUK

I just have one at the moment, a white English Bull Terrier named Bulldozer - bit of an immature name I know but he really does live up to it opening cupboards and doors etc with his head!

Seeing an English Bull Terrier opening cupboards and doors with his head, that would be an interesting YouTube video.

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The Niche Man

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Charlotte Jay

I have a 7 1/2 month old Great Dane/Lab who is the biggest (literally!) goofball you'll ever meet. She weighs a cool 50 pounds and will probably top out to 100 pounds once she is done growing. She adores my kids, but is a notorious cat chaser and food stealer. But, she is cute so that makes up for it.

I admire your dedication. Anyone who can own a Great Dane is a serious dog owner. She has a beautiful shiny coat, I'm curious what do you feed her?

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SendCards

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Charlotte Jay

I have a 7 1/2 month old Great Dane/Lab who is the biggest (literally!) goofball you'll ever meet. She weighs a cool 50 pounds and will probably top out to 100 pounds once she is done growing. She adores my kids, but is a notorious cat chaser and food stealer. But, she is cute so that makes up for it.

That's a beautiful dog, looks like my Black Lab , "Cooper" who we lost a week ago today.

Take care of your Goofball!

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SendCards 12 years ago

I had a Black Lab , "Cooper" who we lost a week ago today. He was my CEO, "Chief Enthusiasm Officer" and "World's fastest Couch Potato". I really miss him. A lot of tears were shed this last week and not much work got done. Shows you how deep in your heart they dig in.

Here is a video of him in case anyone is interested:

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HeySal

12 years ago

Originally Posted by SendCards

That's a beautiful dog, looks like my Black Lab , "Cooper" who we lost a week ago today.

Take care of your Goofball!

Cheers!

Chris

Chris - I am so sorry for your loss. Hopefully, you will soon find another little furball who needs someone to love him. There are so many who need someone to care.

Niche Man -- stealing a dog is, in my estimation is the same crime as kidnapping a child. Let me know before you get your next puppy and I'll be glad to give you some tips on avoiding kidnappers.

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SendCards

12 years ago

HeySal,

This may sound a little Crazy so bare with me but I have some experience to back this up.

I think a lot of folks on WF are either learning to or already understand manifesting what they want in life. We do it subconsciously all the time. When we intentionally manifest a desire sometimes nothing happens until we forget about it or let go of the outcome.... I have experienced many times when intended manifestations have come into my life.. Just a couple examples.

Broke up with my GF at age 23, she got married shortly after, kept in touch every few years as a friend, went through my own relationships, never forgot about her, she divorced, we kept talking and now have been together happily for 14 years.

In my younger days I always wanted a Mustang, kept looking at them, wishing, etc. Saw one a friend was parting with, out of my price range, few weeks goes by and he basically needs to get rid of it now. Offered it at a price I couldn't walk away from and I bought it. End of story, NO, the Mustangs I had been reading about and looking at were all late model 5.0s that had extra muscle , supercharging, etc. The day I went to get it smog checked (California) I was approached by the mechanic with BAD news. The manifold serials didn't match the engine serials so for some reason I hardly understood it could not pass the smog check so no new title, crap!

But the mechanic said that everything looked stock and he didn't understand how that could be. I stood there and asked if there was anything he could do.....nice guy....actually got on the telephone and called the DMV and read of the numbers and explained the situation....had it on speaker so I could participate if the DMV had any questions. The girl on the phone at the DMV kinda giggled a little and said she understood the confusion... Turns out the Mustang was originally ordered and built for the California Highway Patrol with their specs and the engine manifold was stock to the upgrades. It was just one of a few dozen that didn't get put into service and were sold to the public. I was driving around a 1992 Mustang 5.0 Police Special... I got my high horse powered Mustang and didn't know it til then.....

Last example, in and around 1999/2000 Becky and I were talking about moving back to Wisconsin, yeah I know, don't ask me why.... Anyway I said if we are making the move, I want a dog... So we talk a lot about what kinda dog and what names we might call it.... so one day I just decide on a name....Cooper..... because I am in the wine business in Sonoma County , Ca and really into the wine lifestyle. I figured Cooper is a cool name and is what they call a wine barrel maker in wine country... So I start talking about Cooper like he already exists and I just need to find him. Fast forward to 2003 and I get a call from Becky about a litter of pups, purebred Black Labs.... Now mind you I wasn't too crazy about buying a dog, I had been visiting the pound and shelters every week or so looking for Cooper to adopt and was a little pissed at her cause I really wanted to adopt.. But I caved and we went for a nice drive....looked at the pups and one kinda stood out, the runt of the litter. While every other pup was suckling or crawling all over the mother lab, here was this smallest of the litter coming right over to me...that was it, he picked me....Story over, Nope....He was the runt of the litter alright and over the next 8 years cost us close to $8000 yes, Eight Thousand in vet bills to fix the genetic problems that come from too much purebred interbreeding, Cooper was a lemon!! Every time we took him in to the vet for something our Vet would say how lucky Cooper was and how any other owner would have put him down by now...But not Becky and I , he was our Boy!

So anyway Cooper is gone now but I figure it will only be a temporary absence and am looking forward to seeing him come back in a few years to spend some more time with me at the vineyard and winery property that I am manifesting for us as we speak, after all, I will need him back as my cellar dog...every winery needs a good cellar dog and one named Cooper is a perfect fit....

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Suthan M

12 years ago

i have a boxer named "tyson". Didnt plan to hav one actually until a random visit to my sister's in laws and we saw a bunch of this boxer puppies that were born the day before. I got fascinated by it and asked for an update.

Then about 1-2 weeks later, i found out that unfortunately, ALL the puppies died due to some infection, and this fella here was the only one remaining but he was really in a bad condition. And they wanted to put it down becouse they dont believe he will survive.

We took him over, called him 'tyson' (random name we picked when a guy chewed off holyfields ear off :p ) and he has been here until today.

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MoneyMagnetMagnate 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Suthan M

i have a boxer named "tyson"....

That's funny...you should get him a face tattoo...
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SendCards

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Suthan M

i have a boxer named "tyson". Didnt plan to hav one actually until a random visit to my sister's in laws and we saw a bunch of this boxer puppies that were born the day before. I got fascinated by it and asked for an update.

Then about 1-2 weeks later, i found out that unfortunately, ALL the puppies died due to some infection, and this fella here was the only one remaining but he was really in a bad condition. And they wanted to put it down becouse they dont believe he will survive.

We took him over, called him 'tyson' (random name we picked when a guy chewed off holyfields ear off :p ) and he has been here until today.

Very cool story...

Cheers Suthan!

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The Niche Man

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Suthan M

i have a boxer named "tyson". Didnt plan to hav one actually until a random visit to my sister's in laws and we saw a bunch of this boxer puppies that were born the day before. I got fascinated by it and asked for an update.

Then about 1-2 weeks later, i found out that unfortunately, ALL the puppies died due to some infection, and this fella here was the only one remaining but he was really in a bad condition. And they wanted to put it down becouse they dont believe he will survive.

We took him over, called him 'tyson' (random name we picked when a guy chewed off holyfields ear off :p ) and he has been here until today.

I have a special respect for a person who takes the "not so perfect dog" into their home. That takes a special dedication, love and commitment most animal owners never know. Thanks of behalf of Tyson.

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HeySal

12 years ago

Originally Posted by SendCards

HeySal,

This may sound a little Crazy so bare with me but I have some experience to back this up.

ETC and so forth................

Chris

Some of the most absolute truths sound like complete lunacy.

I got my Jeep when I knew exactly what I wanted - right down to the very color. The money and the Jeep appeared at the same time. So I know what you are saying.

I knew I wanted another rot or a Mastiff after Blitz (Munchie's predecessor died....also of old age). I didn't have the money for a rot. But I had his name and I knew I was looking for Munchie (Muncher Boy von Der Hausen - I didn't know von Der Hausen, but Muncher Boy was out there somewhere and I had to find him). So I searched. I finally found several litters of dogs about a 5 hour drive from me. That was a hard search without internet yet). 2 litters of Mastiffs and one of Rotties. The rots were priced at a price I could afford. The owner lived in the boondocks and people weren't coming to see his beautiful dogs because of the distance and he had both Mom and dad and 10 just weened pups to feed so was desperate to get the pups homes.

I decided to go the longest distance to see the rotties first. When I pulled in to that driveway and saw those 10 little heads pop over the fence like a postcard, my heart melted. I knew I wasn't leaving without a puppy. It was November 16, 1997 - my 43rd birthday. I got out of the car and went through the fence and had nine beautiful precious little puppies clamoring on me for attention. One sat back - looking at me with his head cocked as if to say - "so whaccha gonna do"? I picked him up and took him outside the fence for the first time in his life, and put him on the ground. He started to sniff around and run everywhere looking at and sniffing everything. At one point he turned and looked at me and grinned like I've never seen a dog grin before. And I gave the guy his cash and picked my puppy up, hugged and kissed him and we left.

When I met Ricky, his cancer was advanced. He was already in the stage he could barely walk. He was hurting and he was scared crapless and felt abandoned. You could see it in his eyes. I fell in love the first time he looked at me with that plea for help in his eyes.

I spent the next 8 months curing his cancer - we walked and I massaged his leg which hurt from our walks, but I knew he had to walk. I took him to the mountains and to swim in lakes - showed him things he'd never seen, kept him interested in staying alive - fed him every cancer killing substance I could get my hands on - and watched him become strong - and felt the bond become unbreakable..............

And every now and again.......I see Munchie is with him. Ricky had never had a collar before. He had a harness. My niece brought me a collar for him --- and when we left to go have a new life away from my sister's home, I put that collar on him for the first time. The other day I heard him growl behind me. It sounded like Munchie's voice. I turned and looked and he had his collar in his mouth, dropped it, looked at me Growled, and picked it up and brought it to me. Nothing, but nothing in my life made me more sure that a dog can communicate with others who came before. Ricky didn't know that "trick". I didn't teach him and even if he had just figured out to get that collar - the growl, drop and pickup - he learned that from Munchie. Not a doubt in my mind.

Let us know when you have the name for your next little guy.

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SendCards 12 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

Let us know when you have the name for your next little guy.

Great stories HeySal...

His name is Cooper again , like I said, just going to wait a little til I have the vineyard for him to run around in with me... And we probably both need a little break.....Italy is on my radar pretty soon...

Thank you,

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Kay King

12 years ago

Chris -

that was it, he picked me

That's how you get the best dogs! When I lost my dane/shepard in 2006 I had known for several months about his failing heart and I knew when it was time to let him go. It was months before I could think of him without crying but how Wrex is one of the photos just above my desk and I always smile when I look at it.

Gracie (my pit bull) is a disgrace to her breed's reputation. She loves the cats and every person she meets. For me, she's the perfect "guard dog" - if someone comes to the door she has a loud deep bark...but she only barks once or twice and then she's done. That's the only time she barks at all. She was a starving, very sick little pup when I took her in - now she's 70+ pounds of happy.

Doodah is a Blue Heeler - and getting up there in age. His hearing isn't too good and he's lost sight in one eye but he taught me hand signals so we communicate just fine. Both dogs follow me from room to room.

They are both laying on the floor beside my chair right now. I've always had at least 1 dog - and usually 2. For several years I had 4, too. Have never gone looking for a dog...when it's right, they find me somehow.

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Meltex

12 years ago

Originally Posted by The Niche Man

I love dogs. In fact, whenever I see one on television it stops me cold. They fascinate me for some reason.

I look forward to getting my next one. Someone stole my last dog, so I'm still getting over that now. Her name was Sheba, a White German Shepard.

But until I get my next dog I'd like to symbolically enjoy and hear about your dog. Thanks.

Niche Man, thanks so much for this thread! I have enjoyed reading all these posts.

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Do you work at home exclusively, they sure are good company but I draw the line at the restroom door:rolleyes: LOL!

Chris - I do work at home exclusively, and my husband thinks I'm kooky for allowing the dog in, but after all these years it's endearing to me...i guess I'm just weird like that!

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The Niche Man

12 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

Niche Man -- stealing a dog is, in my estimation is the same crime as kidnapping a child. Let me know before you get your next puppy and I'll be glad to give you some tips on avoiding kidnappers.

HeySal, it would be nice if you could share some tips now, your advice could save others who read this post the agony of what happened to me. Thanks.

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HeySal

12 years ago

I am writing an ebook about the story of meeting my little guy and defeating the cancer that he was dying of. I was having trouble getting past missing my last dog who died a very old man for his breed and was the best friend I"d ever had on this planet. It almost seemed fateful for Ricky and I to meet when we did. So anyway - I've shared all I'm going to share about Ricky and our path to his recovery here, because I'm hoping that people will just buy the book. LOL.

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The Niche Man

12 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

I am writing an ebook about the story of meeting my little guy and defeating the cancer that he was dying of. I was having trouble getting past missing my last dog who died a very old man for his breed and was the best friend I"d ever had on this planet. It almost seemed fateful for Ricky and I to meet when we did. So anyway - I've shared all I'm going to share about Ricky and our path to his recovery here, because I'm hoping that people will just buy the book. LOL.

Thanks for sharing that. Our dogs can be like family, maybe even closer than most. Let us know when you finish that ebook, look forward to reading it.

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eurekapsycrille

12 years ago

My dog is a great Askal! Like Philippines AZKALS!

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The Niche Man

12 years ago

Originally Posted by eurekapsycrille

My dog is a great Askal! Like Philippines AZKALS!

Hmm! Never heard of that breed, hold on I'm going to Google It Now, I'll be right back.

I'm back. That's an interesting looking dog, looks like it would be good with children. Short haired, so probably makes a good house dog and good dog for people with allergies. A low maintenance dog. Am I right?

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eurekapsycrille

11 years ago

Originally Posted by The Niche Man

Hmm! Never heard of that breed, hold on I'm going to Google It Now, I'll be right back.

I'm back. That's an interesting looking dog, looks like it would be good with children. Short haired, so probably makes a good house dog and good dog for people with allergies. A low maintenance dog. Am I right?

Indeed, really interesting and low maintenance dog. When you visit here in the Philippines, you will not find a hard time in finding those kind of breed.

You can usually see them scattered on the streets. You can even ask your neighborhood to have them for free. Another good thing about them is that you can give them left-over foods. No need to spend money just to feed them.

In addition, askals are delicious dish also!

They are the most delicious breed of dog that you can only taste here in the Philippines (though eating dogs here is strictly prohibited).

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The Niche Man

11 years ago

Originally Posted by eurekapsycrille

Indeed, really interesting and low maintenance dog. When you visit here in the Philippines, you will not find a hard time in finding those kind of breed.

You can usually see them scattered on the streets. You can even ask your neighborhood to have them for free. Another good thing about them is that you can give them left-over foods. No need to spend money just to feed them.

In addition, askals are delicious dish also!

They are the most delicious breed of dog that you can only taste here in the Philippines (though eating dogs here is strictly prohibited).

T.M.I ....

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Originally Posted by The Niche Man

T.M.I ....

What's T.M.I.?

By the way, I agree with Eureka! Askals are delicious!
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AdwardDoo

12 years ago

I have black german shepherd. Hi's great dog

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Lori Kelly

12 years ago

Sorry to hear about your dog niche man.

Sal, I bet your book about Ricky is going to be good. Let me know when you're finished writing it. My Rita had cancer last year. Started as an abscess between her toes. Lucky for us, the doctor cut it all out, shipped it off to a lab and she's fine now.

Charlotte - what a cutie! Looks like she has a lot of lab in her.

So, we have Rita, a pound rescue and the best dog I've ever had.

We have another dog, Milo.

The Milo Story - A friend of my husband's was killed in a car wreck.
His widow asked us to watch Milo, her chihuahua for a few days while she traveled to Arizona.

The widow never came back, but offered to have a friend of hers pick up Milo and take him to be put to sleep or in other words kill him. I couldn't bear to see Milo killed so..... a new addition to our family.

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Charlotte Jay

12 years ago

She eats Pedigree Puppy, between 3 to 4 cups a day. I had her on high end food, but it was too rich for her stomach. For whatever reason she thrives on this food. And yes, there is quite a good amount of lab in her, but the Dane part definitely comes out in parts of her. She is quite jowly in her mouth, has a long Dane tail and has ridiculously lanky legs. She also has a white chest with black polka dots, another Dane trait. She has a vicious growl and bark too. I wouldn't want to cross her on a dark night

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Lori Kelly

12 years ago

send cards, so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how painful it is.

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Charlotte Jay

12 years ago

Oh he is so cute! Very sorry he had to cross the Rainbow Bridge last week. It is so hard to let them go. My last dog had terminal cancer and that was heartbreaking when he eventually had to leave us

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SendCards 12 years ago

Thanks all, he was my boy..be awhile before I get another maybe 18 months , two years or so.. I have been smiling when I think of him more than tearing up...good memories, he was a a real soul warrior, may have actually saved mine......he had this goofy grin that just cracked us up every time and he knew it...some dogs are just too smart......to be a dog :p

Sorry bout your loss too Niche man..

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12 years ago

I have a Jack Russel Tricolor. Its a blend of Parson Jack Russel and normal Jack Russel. My girl is 7 years old and very freaky :-)

She is playing all day long with balls and my kids and makes jumps with 100 / 150 centimeters from the ground to get any small ball or playbone

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Fazal Mayar

12 years ago

i hate dogs and animals but some of them look nice. A nice healthy husky would make me impress

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SendCards

12 years ago

Geez Fazal, that was kind of a Downer Debbie post.

Let's get this back on track, yesterday I sold Cooper's kennel on Craigslist, hadn't used it in a while, and a couple with kids just adopted a cute 5 year old Bluetick Hound mix and needed a kennel. They seemed a little low on cash so I came down on the price for the Pet Porter kennel. They loaded it up in their sorta old vehicle and before they left ( I wanted to get a feel for them first) I had a bunch of Cooper's things and 50 lbs of food ready to throw in on the deal. They asked why i was giving it away and told them I had lost my buddy just a week before and he would have wanted me to. The wife started to tear up, hugged me, they loaded up and off they went. Even though my heart was heavy it lightened up a bit after that meeting. Funny how Cooper is still making things happen even after he is gone...

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The Niche Man

12 years ago

Originally Posted by SendCards

Geez Fazal, that was kind of a Downer Debbie post.

Let's get this back on track, yesterday I sold Cooper's kennel on Craigslist, hadn't used it in a while, and a couple with kids just adopted a cute 5 year old Bluetick Hound mix and needed a kennel. They seemed a little low on cash so I came down on the price for the Pet Porter kennel. They loaded it up in their sorta old vehicle and before they left ( I wanted to get a feel for them first) I had a bunch of Cooper's things and 50 lbs of food ready to throw in on the deal. They asked why i was giving it away and told them I had lost my buddy just a week before and he would have wanted me to. The wife started to tear up, hugged me, they loaded up and off they went. Even though my heart was heavy it lightened up a bit after that meeting. Funny how Cooper is still making things happen even after he is gone...

Cheers!

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Chris that's an interesting point about how Cooper is still making things happen after he's gone. Knowing the history of that Kennel will also inspire the owner to appreciate her as well. Thanks for sharing.

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Meltex

12 years ago

I have a 10-year-old cocker spaniel named Chester. He is the happiest most joyful dog I have ever had. He is great with family and friends alike, but is attached to me at the hip...follows me everywhere, even to the restroom!

We've noticed he's starting to lose his hearing, so he doesn't always notice now when I leave the room, but I am enjoying that he's not barking at the vacuum cleaner.

I hope you find a new friend soon. Dogs Rule!

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by Meltex

I have a 10-year-old cocker spaniel named Chester. He is the happiest most joyful dog I have ever had. He is great with family and friends alike, but is attached to me at the hip...follows me everywhere, even to the restroom!

We've noticed he's starting to lose his hearing, so he doesn't always notice now when I leave the room, but I am enjoying that he's not barking at the vacuum cleaner.

I hope you find a new friend soon. Dogs Rule!

Do you work at home exclusively, they sure are good company but I draw the line at the restroom door:rolleyes: LOL!

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HeySal

12 years ago

Okay - but much of the training is in my training guide "Smart Beyond Obedience". You don't want a dog that sit's, stays, and lays down - you want a dog you can talk to -- and will talk back.

When they are small they are extremely vunerable. During their puppy hoods you have to watch them like a hawk - as you found out. No leaving them in cars or outside when you leave. Train the puppy to potty outside and put some newspaper by the door if you have to be gone too long for a puppy to hold his bladder. Never leave a dog outside when you are gone - they can get poisoned as well as stolen.

Never let anyone touch the dog's leash or collar while it is on him (this is hard to do if you have kids, they have to be allowed, but they have to know to NEVER let anyone from outside the home do so. Never let anyone else put the collar on the dog or take him for a walk. He has to know completely and without a doubt who he belongs to. "Family pet" isn't in a dog's realm of understanding. It's not their social structure, and although he will learn to protect the whole family - he has to actually BELONG to one person, and he has to understand fully who that person is, whether it is one of the kids, your wife, or yourself.

Next - NOBODY from outside the home can be allowed to feed the dog and if food is out - he has to know not to touch it unless YOU TELL him it's okay to take it or actually hand it to him. This is important enough to read several times. If someone drives up and holds a steak out to that dog - you're only defense is to have him trained to know not to accept it. Be strict with that one. Set up situations for someone else to hand him food or for it to hit the floor and let him go after it - tell him "no" firmly. If after 4 or 5 times (different days) he is still reaching for food that hasn't been okayed or isn't from your hand - smack him right on the kisser (you don't to hurt him - but his feelings have to be a little hurt). Once he is told no, you can take the food from the person or off the floor, hold it for a second and ask your pooch if he wants it. Make him answer you - not necessarily bark, maybe a wiggle or if he paws the ground, say "Okay, good boy tell Dad (or whatever your name is to him)" then hand it to him. He will learn to talk to you first about food. If someone drove up to my house and offered Munchie a steak - he would growl and show his teeth and scare them off. That's what you want is a dog socialized to not accept food from others. Once they get the idea that they get their leash, walks, and food from you, they will know where they belong and will trust and love you -- and they will not just leave with someone else. This training will not make them vicious, but it will let them know they have the authority to refuse others. Once they are old enough to defend themselves, someone would have to be completely stupid to try to take that dog.

That's the short version.

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

Okay - but much of the training is in my training guide "Smart Beyond Obedience". You don't want a dog that sit's, stays, and lays down - you want a dog you can talk to -- and will talk back.

When they are small they are extremely vunerable. During their puppy hoods you have to watch them like a hawk - as you found out. No leaving them in cars or outside when you leave. Train the puppy to potty outside and put some newspaper by the door if you have to be gone too long for a puppy to hold his bladder. Never leave a dog outside when you are gone - they can get poisoned as well as stolen.

Never let anyone touch the dog's leash or collar while it is on him (this is hard to do if you have kids, they have to be allowed, but they have to know to NEVER let anyone from outside the home do so. Never let anyone else put the collar on the dog or take him for a walk. He has to know completely and without a doubt who he belongs to. "Family pet" isn't in a dog's realm of understanding. It's not their social structure, and although he will learn to protect the whole family - he has to actually BELONG to one person, and he has to understand fully who that person is, whether it is one of the kids, your wife, or yourself.

Next - NOBODY from outside the home can be allowed to feed the dog and if food is out - he has to know not to touch it unless YOU TELL him it's okay to take it or actually hand it to him. This is important enough to read several times. If someone drives up and holds a steak out to that dog - you're only defense is to have him trained to know not to accept it. Be strict with that one. Set up situations for someone else to hand him food or for it to hit the floor and let him go after it - tell him "no" firmly. If after 4 or 5 times (different days) he is still reaching for food that hasn't been okayed or isn't from your hand - smack him right on the kisser (you don't to hurt him - but his feelings have to be a little hurt). Once he is told no, you can take the food from the person or off the floor, hold it for a second and ask your pooch if he wants it. Make him answer you - not necessarily bark, maybe a wiggle or if he paws the ground, say "Okay, good boy tell Dad (or whatever your name is to him)" then hand it to him. He will learn to talk to you first about food. If someone drove up to my house and offered Munchie a steak - he would growl and show his teeth and scare them off. That's what you want is a dog socialized to not accept food from others. Once they get the idea that they get their leash, walks, and food from you, they will know where they belong and will trust and love you -- and they will not just leave with someone else. This training will not make them vicious, but it will let them know they have the authority to refuse others. Once they are old enough to defend themselves, someone would have to be completely stupid to try to take that dog.

That's the short version.

Thanks for this info. I have a friend who just got a puppy and I'll send her this thread link. I'll be sure to remember this when I get my next pup.

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12 years ago

Morning,

Great thread! I have two rescue mooses meself (ie, one of them my kids called a 'moose-sized' dog).

It all started almost 3 years ago; my husband agreed with me to adopt a dog as I was raised with with 'way back when (was also a professional dog trainer at age 14, good times, those!). I was on a wolf kick, so I looked for huskies and found Grif Pendragon Ling (you can read about his introduction over at Announcing Griffyn Pendragon Ling! (Joys of adopting a rescue dog) | Barbara Ling, Your Maverick Virtual Coach).

Then a month later, my husband remarked, you had two dogs back then, why not get another? That led to Khan Balto Ling (Rescue dogs to the rescue! | Barbara Ling, Your Maverick Virtual Coach) and *his* story was most intriguing; we drove 112 miles out to the rescue and discovered Khan who had a bit of kennel cough. My husband fell in love with him, I kinda didn't back then, but hey - it was meant to be.

The day after bringing Khan home, he went into full blown pneumonia and refused to eat. I ended up having to hand-feed him for about a week later on...I'd have to open his huge jaws, place the food in, close said jaws and then stroke his throat for him to swallow (used the satin balls recipe).

To make a long story short, after 10 days he was back to normal and the rest, shall we say, has been history. Here are some pix:

A Man and his Moose:

'Course he's a lapmoose!

He's a great doggie indeed.

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by barbling

Morning,

Great thread! I have two rescue mooses meself (ie, one of them my kids called a 'moose-sized' dog).

It all started almost 3 years ago; my husband agreed with me to adopt a dog as I was raised with with 'way back when (was also a professional dog trainer at age 14, good times, those!). I was on a wolf kick, so I looked for huskies and found Grif Pendragon Ling (you can read about his introduction over at Announcing Griffyn Pendragon Ling! (Joys of adopting a rescue dog) | Barbara Ling, Your Maverick Virtual Coach).

Then a month later, my husband remarked, you had two dogs back then, why not get another? That led to Khan Balto Ling (Rescue dogs to the rescue! | Barbara Ling, Your Maverick Virtual Coach) and *his* story was most intriguing; we drove 112 miles out to the rescue and discovered Khan who had a bit of kennel cough. My husband fell in love with him, I kinda didn't back then, but hey - it was meant to be.

The day after bringing Khan home, he went into full blown pneumonia and refused to eat. I ended up having to hand-feed him for about a week later on...I'd have to open his huge jaws, place the food in, close said jaws and then stroke his throat for him to swallow (used the satin balls recipe).

To make a long story short, after 10 days he was back to normal and the rest, shall we say, has been history. Here are some pix:

A Man and his Moose:

'Course he's a lapmoose!

He's a great doggie indeed.

Wow, not that's a lot of love!

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by barbling

Morning,

Great thread! I have two rescue mooses meself (ie, one of them my kids called a 'moose-sized' dog).

It all started almost 3 years ago; my husband agreed with me to adopt a dog as I was raised with with 'way back when (was also a professional dog trainer at age 14, good times, those!). I was on a wolf kick, so I looked for huskies and found Grif Pendragon Ling (you can read about his introduction over at Announcing Griffyn Pendragon Ling! (Joys of adopting a rescue dog) | Barbara Ling, Your Maverick Virtual Coach).

Then a month later, my husband remarked, you had two dogs back then, why not get another? That led to Khan Balto Ling (Rescue dogs to the rescue! | Barbara Ling, Your Maverick Virtual Coach) and *his* story was most intriguing; we drove 112 miles out to the rescue and discovered Khan who had a bit of kennel cough. My husband fell in love with him, I kinda didn't back then, but hey - it was meant to be.

The day after bringing Khan home, he went into full blown pneumonia and refused to eat. I ended up having to hand-feed him for about a week later on...I'd have to open his huge jaws, place the food in, close said jaws and then stroke his throat for him to swallow (used the satin balls recipe).

To make a long story short, after 10 days he was back to normal and the rest, shall we say, has been history. Here are some pix:

A Man and his Moose:

'Course he's a lapmoose!

He's a great doggie indeed.

Wow, now that's a lot of love!

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Suthan M

12 years ago

@barbling that dog is HUGE ! like HUGE ! :-)

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Kay King 12 years ago

You don't want a dog that sit's, stays, and lays down - you want a dog you can talk to -- and will talk back.

I've always called this kind of training "living training" - you want a dog you can live with easily. You learn your dog's body language - and he knows yours, too. Gracie walks up to my chair and I hold out my hand and wiggle my fingers - she knows that means "don't bother me now". If she pushes her nose against my arm when I'm working that's a sign to me of "there's something I need now". These are not planned or trained signs - just communication developed when you spend 24/7 with an animal. I work offline 1-2 days a week and when I pull out my work shirt, both dogs give a sigh and go to their beds as they know I'm leaving for a while.

Love that great big dog!
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Originally Posted by Suthan M

@barbling that dog is HUGE ! like HUGE ! :-)

Mooses always are!
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  Mooses always are!
  
  God I love big dogs. I see all these people with these little pocket size dogs and wonder why they don't just get a hamster. But - a dog like the one you show....WOW. That's a dog you can count on no matter where you are.
  
  Different strokes for different folks, though - and when it comes to dogs, there's a breed to fit everyone.
  
  Do you know what your rescue boy is, Barb (besides lap dog)? Looks like akita and ??. Have you trained him for anything special like tracking or pulling a cart? He's a great guy. His size reminds me of Munchie. When I sat down, Munch towered over me. It was like living in a Marmaduke cartoon. Lap dog, too - and never told him different.
  
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12 years ago

That's exactly the kind of dog you get when he lives inside with you, Kay. A dog allowed to be part of his pack is more mentally adjusted and learns to communicate fully. I never will agree with keeping a dog outside because they don't get the correct socialization to make them responsive and mentally healthy - or happy. They need their owners to be with them. That's why I wrote my guide. People HAVE to understand what they are getting when they get a dog. It has no business being left outside on it's own - that isn't natural at all and can become just downright cruelty at some levels.

I think that dogs and how to treat and raise them is one thing that you and I will never disagree on, Kay.

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12 years ago

I have two mutts, one is brilliant but has health issues (epilepsy etc...) the other is a very much a "dog" and just wants his owners happy.

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12 years ago

Mine are whippets.

As others have said, Paula found me, she was meant to be my dog.

I had no intention of getting another dog at that time because I had only lost my rescue Great Dane 6 months earlier.

Paula (and now Poppy) and I also spend all our time together and have accidentally developed a unique way of communicating. When I am sitting at my desk Paula will come over and gently touch my leg with her nose - that is her requesting that I cover her up with her blanket.

I know, I know but whippets like to be warm...

A quiet noise that sounds like 'yow, yow' means that she needs to go outside.

I started a blog HERE when I got Paula because I tend to forget the crazy and funny things that she has done.

I have added a few more recent stories since Poppy came along but have loads more that I need to post.

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by Karen Connell

Mine are whippets.

As others have said, Paula found me, she was meant to be my dog.

I had no intention of getting another dog at that time because I had only lost my rescue Great Dane 6 months earlier.

Paula (and now Poppy) and I also spend all our time together and have accidentally developed a unique way of communicating. When I am sitting at my desk Paula will come over and gently touch my leg with her nose - that is her requesting that I cover her up with her blanket.

I know, I know but whippets like to be warm...

A quiet noise that sounds like 'yow, yow' means that she needs to go outside.

I started a blog HERE when I got Paula because I tend to forget the crazy and funny things that she has done.

I have added a few more recent stories since Poppy came along but have loads more that I need to post.

Karen

Karen:
That's interesting how your dog Paula has learned to communicate her needs to you and how you've learned to respond. Also nice website by the way. The Ten Dog Commandments should be read by every responsible dog owner.

I was wondering what a Whippet was and when I saw them on your site then I remembered. I call them the "Farrari dog" I remember seeing them race one time in Long Beach, California. A beautiful thing to watch, it's like they float through the air.

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12 years ago

Thanks for starting this thread!

I love hearing stories about canine family members.

I have 4 dogs.......

Lexi is a border collie/black lab mix.
Belvedere is a beagle/chocolate lab mix.
Eve is a maltese/poodle mix.
Peanut is a tea cup poodle.

I love them!!!!!

They are all rescue dogs and have brought so much joy to my life.

It's been great reading this thread and seeing how so many others here have such an amazing connection with their dogs too.

I'll stop here because I could talk about their funny antics and inspiring moments all night.

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by Jacqueline Smith

Thanks for starting this thread!

I love hearing stories about canine family members.

I have 4 dogs.......

Lexi is a border collie/black lab mix.
Belvedere is a beagle/chocolate lab mix.
Eve is a maltese/poodle mix.
Peanut is a tea cup poodle.

I love them!!!!!

They are all rescue dogs and have brought so much joy to my life.

It's been great reading this thread and seeing how so many others here have such an amazing connection with their dogs too.

I'll stop here because I could talk about their funny antics and inspiring moments all night.

It always gets my attention when I hear a person who takes the time and commitment to rescue a dog. In fact, the last 3 dogs I've had came from the pound. And most likely my next one will to. Funny how they seem to know and give their total loyalty and thanks to you for doing it.

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12 years ago

Well Monday I just spent about $300 taking my pitbull to the vet and getting medicine.

he is a 5 year old with chronic skin issues. Especially on his feet between his toes.

It does not help that the vet clinic that i had to use nickles and dimes me.

The dog might have to remain on a drug for the rest of his life that they give people so that they do not reject organs from transplants.

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by domain name

Well Monday I just spent about $300 taking my pitbull to the vet and getting medicine.

he is a 5 year old with chronic skin issues. Especially on his feet between his toes.

It does not help that the vet clinic that i had to use nickles and dimes me.

The dog might have to remain on a drug for the rest of his life that they give people so that they do not reject organs from transplants.

Too bad, but I'm curious what type of condition does your pit bull have? Has he had this condition very long or did come on suddenly. I'd get a second opinion before I relagated him to drugs for the rest of his life, have you done that?

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Joe Mobley 12 years ago

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by domain name

Well Monday I just spent about $300 taking my pitbull to the vet and getting medicine.

he is a 5 year old with chronic skin issues. Especially on his feet between his toes.

It does not help that the vet clinic that i had to use nickles and dimes me.

The dog might have to remain on a drug for the rest of his life that they give people so that they do not reject organs from transplants.

For a skin condition?

I agree with Niche Man - get the hell away from that vet and get a second opinion.

Have you tried iodine baths for the kid? Iodine baths take care of most skin conditions - even chronic ones. Just mix the bentodine (sp) with water till it's the color of tea and make sure you get it all the way through the coat to the skin - do not wash it off, towel dry.

I wouldn't even consider drugs until I tried that. We have a Vet in the forum -- Audrey Harvey - maybe you should drop her a PM and see what she has to say about giving a dog such a drug without trying other methods of control first - such as diet or flea protection, iodine baths. She can probably guide you to finding the right vet to trust or some methods to try before drugging the dog forever.

Don't do to your dog what you wouldn't to your kid.

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by domain name

Well Monday I just spent about $300 taking my pitbull to the vet and getting medicine.

he is a 5 year old with chronic skin issues. Especially on his feet between his toes.

It does not help that the vet clinic that i had to use nickles and dimes me.

The dog might have to remain on a drug for the rest of his life that they give people so that they do not reject organs from transplants.

Make sure if you haven't had it done already, to get his thyroid checked out. I had a similar problem with Cooper that lasted a couple years with no relief until the vet decided to check the thyroid, it was off and he was put on meds. Few days later I had a brand new dog...

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12 years ago

Dogs are great, and as loyal as you get, however I am never used to them running up to me and putting their paws on my ankle

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12 years ago

I have a 6 yr old doberman bitch named Essr. Who is a never ending source of amusement.
She has a 'chair steal ' manoeuvre , where she goes to the back door to be let out, when you get off your chair to let her out she doubles back and grabs it (chair)!
She is also scared of blow flies ... one buzzed her bum years ago and she's been nervous of them ever since.. to the point where she jumps on to my lap ..... I basically have a 40kg lap dog ! But you can never burn a stomach ulcer with her around ... she's too smart for my good :-) Can't imagine life without her.

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12 years ago

I have only one at the time, a white English Bull Terrier named Dozer - the name of a little immature, but I know he really lives up to open cabinets and doors, etc. with your head!

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12 years ago

This is a great thread. This is my little guy, Tango.

He's 14 months old and he came to me at a time when I was really down. I had lost my other little dog, Becky, to cancer last September (had to make the decision to have her euthanized which was very painful). The house was just too still and quiet after Becky left and I just couldn't stand it, so I chose to get another dog fairly soon after. For me it was the best decision as he has helped with the grieving process and helped to fill that awful void.

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11 years ago

Gabriel is a wheaton terrier who is now about 11 years old.
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11 years ago

I have a pet dog named Marti. A daschund I have her since last year..

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11 years ago

Bandit - Black (greying - over weight) Schipperkee mix - 9 years, male
Marley - With (with spots) Dalmation, Pit mix - 2 yrs, female

Both are from shelters. Bandit was 4 when we rescued him Marley was abandoned as a pup. Both extremely intelegent and loyal. I swear you can see them thinking...lol Like having 2 yr olds around the house...

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jagged

Bandit - Black (greying - over weight) Schipperkee mix - 9 years, male
Marley - With (with spots) Dalmation, Pit mix - 2 yrs, female

Both are from shelters. Bandit was 4 when we rescued him Marley was abandoned as a pup. Both extremely intelegent and loyal. I swear you can see them thinking...lol Like having 2 yr olds around the house...

Big thumbs up for rescuing Bandit and Marley, it takes special people to do that, for sure!

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11 years ago

Poor askal!

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11 years ago

I don't have any pics to show you my puppy but she is adorable.

I have a ****zu and she is all white tiny about ten months old. She loves to jump up in my lap and lay but one thing I am trying to get her to stop doing is biting she bites my arm my hands feet even my pants lol.

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11 years ago

i ever had a dog, but he has dead 10 years ago.

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11 years ago

Great topic. I have a few dogs (I am a Master Trainer). The guy in my profile is a lot older now; but, he is Otwin, a long-haired German Shepherd.

You can get a better shot of him today in my profile picture on Facebook.

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I can't resist these dog type threads.

We have three dogs. Here are two of them trying to eat each other...

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11 years ago

About the dog with skin problems up there.... my big baby 55 kg of mutthood has double dysplasia and fused vertebrae in his back. Vet put him on previcox but on readimg up on that drug I decided I did not want him to be on that for long.

Read somewhere about turmeric as anti-inflammatory and pain killer, good for joint pain etc and started him on that. Previously this dog was sme-e-e-e-l-l-y. Didn't bother me at all but the kids would go peeee-yew and my other half used to complain about the stinky dog.

The smell came from sebborhea. That's like a build up of oils in the coat. It causes scurfy dandruff, itchiness and this distinctive pong. Well, since the turmeric, he is moving more freely, got his mojo back and guess what - no more stinky mutt.

It turns out that turmeric is good for lots of things internally and it seems to have done the trick with itchy skin and seborrhea.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by samison

About the dog with skin problems up there.... my big baby 55 kg of mutthood has double dysplasia and fused vertebrae in his back. Vet put him on previcox but on readimg up on that drug I decided I did not want him to be on that for long.

Read somewhere about turmeric as anti-inflammatory and pain killer, good for joint pain etc and started him on that. Previously this dog was sme-e-e-e-l-l-y. Didn't bother me at all but the kids would go peeee-yew and my other half used to complain about the stinky dog.

The smell came from sebborhea. That's like a build up of oils in the coat. It causes scurfy dandruff, itchiness and this distinctive pong. Well, since the turmeric, he is moving more freely, got his mojo back and guess what - no more stinky mutt.

It turns out that turmeric is good for lots of things internally and it seems to have done the trick with itchy skin and seborrhea.

Stink - as well as a lot of skin problems - can be caused from yeast, which, in turn can be caused from feeding dry dog foods. There's a lot of crap in that stuff that's not in on the labels - pesticides, GMOs, etc. Dry food also puts a strain on the pancreas. Ricky had a very strong, repulsive smell when I met him. I took him off of dry food, though and he's doing real well - beautiful coat, non of that Frito smell.

Humans aren't the only ones that aren't doing well eating overly processed foods. You try to eat organic when possible? Well, a dog's natural food is meat. Real meat, not some of the stuff that they call "meat byproduct". Not vegetarian. Not grain. I make sure my dog gets a little raw meat along with some cooked every day. To make sure it isn't so loaded with salmonella that even a dog will get sick on, I freeze it for 48 hours before I give it to him. In really hot weather I give it to him still frozen. He likes his meat popsicles.

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gstevew 11 years ago

My dog is an Australian Shepherd, Bernese Mountain Dog mix, a whiny overprotective, clingy service-dog-to-be. She's really a sweetheart, but like her owner a skittish, timid thing. We've had three lessons so far, so we have a ways to go.

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11 years ago

When I was about 10 years old my parents took my sister and I to get dogs, we each got to pick out a rottweiler. I know that rottweilers have a bad reputation but ours were AMAZING! They were the most loyal, sweet, and adorable dogs ever.

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11 years ago

Our newest pup is really trying us.... She's a Giant Schnauzer, 6 months, 55 lbs, and wide open... But, she's a pretty dog, and takes care of the yard.

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kayshaw

11 years ago

You are a brave soul to ask dog people to talk about their dogs. lol So sorry to hear that someone stole your dog, may they burn in hel...seriously!

I have two pitties, and before anyone says anything bad about them...stop because you have obviously never been around them or you ran into a bad owner, not a bad dog!
Moo and Shanley are my fur children and they really break up the monotony of working on the computer all day. In fact, moo is licking my hand as I type this. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't take breaks.

Might I say that I love all the pics of the dogs on here! They are all very cute!

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by kayshaw

You are a brave soul to ask dog people to talk about their dogs. lol So sorry to hear that someone stole your dog, may they burn in hel...seriously!

I have two pitties, and before anyone says anything bad about them...stop because you have obviously never been around them or you ran into a bad owner, not a bad dog!
Moo and Shanley are my fur children and they really break up the monotony of working on the computer all day. In fact, moo is licking my hand as I type this. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't take breaks.

Might I say that I love all the pics of the dogs on here! They are all very cute!

Frith,
Kayla

You're right Pits can be some of the most loyal and loving dogs. It's just a shame many of their owners are the pits (pardon the pun). But it sounds like you deserve to own a pit bull. You give it the love, attention and decipline it craves.

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Sheryl Polomka 11 years ago

I have a 17 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback called Griffin. We lost our last Ridgeback in 2010 quite suddenly which was devastating. I absolutely love this breed, they are just amazing.

Griffin is a show dog and is my first show dog so it's been a big learning experience and a fun experience. I hope to get another Ridgeback later this year - but am still working on my husband regarding that

I don't think I could ever be without a dog - they really do add something special to a home.
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