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  1. [quote name='spirallollipop']And I don't rescue pit bulls or give diane jessup hand jobs. [/quote] The fact that you have answered that so seriously makes me giggle. Ok, I'm outright laughing... hard. "I don't give her handjobs, I swear!!" I'm not picking on you. It was just that part of that post, and it sounded so serious. :lol:
  2. Tammy, is the red part of the coat also kind of frazzly looking... maybe a bit scraggly? See if you can get him to grab just a wee bit of the red looking coat by the ends (JUST the red!) and pull it. Sometimes dogs have a bit of blown coat that doesn't really leave the dog without a little help and it's often reddish looking. If it's just blown coat that needs to be pulled away, it can be stripped off by hand, a little at a time, by just plucking it. It shouldn't hurt a bit if (again) it's just dead coat that needs to come out. I do it all the time, especially with terriers or other double coated dogs. The trick is to be sure you're only pulling the dead coat. Pulling anything else would be painful like pulling your own hair. You can usually do it pretty quickly once you get the hang of it. If she's obviously distressed or in pain if he tries to do it, well, then tell him to stop. :P Can he send you a picture that you can post?
  3. DivOb, you pretty much hit it. The vet is thinking cyst or something, so he'd like to go in and remove that area and send it to the lab. We'll probably do that this week before it heals all the way up. After talking to him about it, it made perfect sense and I felt kind of stupid for not even considering that before. :oops:
  4. Perry (one of my Standards) had an abscess on his side a year or two ago. He has a lot of hair, so it's not hard to miss a sore unless it's bleeding or he's fussing with it. Anyway, I got it fixed up. Since then, he's gotten a couple of other sores in the same spot. We can't figure anything he's snagging himself on or how he's hurting himself to make a sore, but these spots occur in the same place. I just opened one up tonight and had to clip the hair around it, drain it (or basically let it drain) and clean it. There's now a weeping hole in his side. I'm sure that will heal fine since it's all cleaned out and there's no hair or debris to get in it. I glopped a heap of Neosporin on it. I'm just curious to find out if anyone has any idea why a sore or abscess would keep popping up in the same spot. When it heals, it always appears 100% healed, no scar, no redness, no lump, nothing. I caught this thing tonight, I think, just in time before it would have required a vet visit. I'm going to ask the vet about it tomorrow, anyway, but I was also wondering if anyone here might have some kind of insight or experience. Here are pictures. Sorry for the photo quality. I'm not having much luck today taking close up photos, but you can make out the hole in the center. [img]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0YAD9AgUf9xEhJNSjCczJkKW0nIpJXV8wy4RrLziEYcah!q37wGSLEZFLjF7qQXIOfqYBvNHPsCQQhXoi2b5m5Txn4fUaHOkyu7ynJ56pU9JmqvE3Hn4HMzdGIDJo9JVI!7TJqSp!RvLXcnkCTW96aQ/Perry%20sore.jpg?dc=4675546746249118645[/img] [img]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0YQAAADYfsCYhJNSjCczJkB6RQpymG6TIM1ycpxAexdyNKVPzLTYzTg6kDZ66qDIDpW3qK6FbRK2oK5yfyFM!otAdrYBvS3OvOhkPOR7FreGznhhBgkYBZnFJAc2hPBi!3y7WsnLzudsDOA2dCwPxhg/Perry%20sore1.jpg?dc=4675546746251256584[/img]
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  6. Mei, she'll give me the toy willingly. I don't allow the other dogs to handle that particular toy, but Peaches is also not allowed to show ANY sort of aggressive guarding... no growling, lip lifting, raised hackles, none of that. She doesn't have a problem giving it to me, though she will not let it out of her sight. I just can't figure out WHY she's so fixated on it. I could just take it from her (out of sight, out of mind), I suppose, but I don't know if I need to. So far, it seems harmless enough... just really weird. :-? Mei, no problem. Any time someone sees something in a post of mine, and they think they have suggestions, I'm certainly open to hearing them whether I ask for them or not. :wink: Edited to add: Since when have we at Dogo ever waited for someone to actually ASK for suggestions before offering them? :P
  7. Celebrate with me! :-? [img]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0YgDlApEfi0iTlppwtYTJ2IQq!fORxOiDup3bt5CF7VnM6mA1Awp0jDfwt1uojDx20NWEutEuIpNN!cV1d7cRJxgNxXeMMxfSUQJgAtmVTHfBa*ITPzEVwn29J0f*AEqgimWJ7eoD4Qjx7Id7G97o5A/Peaches%20baby.jpg?dc=4675546429718873381[/img] [img]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0ZwD7Apsg6t6TlppwtYTJ2IQq!fORxOiDeLC5KoGXNEmSGvsZEmKG*hlhKJjBGx43hjbB77rVRRYd5*rpzwsJ26d364OgcuiOiL79e2IUP3QOja7TcHUqDsB1SlUS*hVAs9wMQTnTf4Ok8fiBT0yJxw/Peaches%20baby1.jpg?dc=4675546429800000541[/img] [img]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0ZwD7ApwgQd!TlppwtYTJ2IQq!fORxOiD00Gs!SAyeAI34rYOTFnHYHD1MrYEJJ0HBm9aZOoHWuf05qjZQiQBq5zPPo71bS3qOQM1OScl9gyWt3jEjk7S87rJvgGvo0PwHeiezMC*uJhr6YNJKe3GpA/Peaches%20baby2.jpg?dc=4675546429847324717[/img] That is Peaches and her baby. She is totally fixated on that dollar stuffy squeaky bone. Any other toy is quickly annihilated, but she actually stresses over this thing. She knows she can't take it outside (because we'll never see it again), so she'll actually bring it to me to hold when she goes outside, and comes right back inside looking for it. This is one thing I try to keep solely for her as long as she doesn't start aggressively guarding it, so I try hard to keep the other dogs away from it, or it will end up as fluff all over the floor. If it's put up, Peaches will actually stress and whine until I go get it. She'll pace and fuss and poke me in the arm until I magically produce it from somewhere. She's like a mama dog looking for her puppies, all in a frenzy. So what's up with that? She has never cared for ANY other toy, other than the joy of disemboweling them. She treats this thing like it's a baby. She's just as gentle with it as she can be, she sleeps with it, and she carries it around tenderly. We call it her baby and she's learned what "baby" means (in relation to that toy). Anyone else have dogs that have taken an inanimate object to raise? I seriously wonder what the significance of it is?
  8. [quote name='rotten_two'] compassionate leadership people you don't need the iron fist![/quote] I could not agree with that statement more. I wholeheartedly agree. In the last few years, I've gone from ruling with an iron fist, being that almighty alpha presence, but I've evolved into more of a benevolent leader. It seems to work better in our house. I like my dogs to respect me, but don't want them to feel they have to fear me. That's just me, though. Again, I'm not a trainer. I only have my own to work with. I'm not as crazy about the idea of dominating dogs for the sake of canine social status as I used to be. I'm actually kind of ashamed to admit it. :oops:
  9. Thanks, JM! I'll pass this along to her. From the tone of her post, though, after reading back through it, I'm not even sure if she's going to be able to take King with her back to Minneapolis. I hope so!
  10. I do understand, then. I just still disagree... some. I think sometimes we "natural" things just a little too much. I would reckon that in nature, in a pack of dogs feeding together, those dogs collectively killed the prey they are sharing, or at least scavenged it, running off other predators. Either way, that requires teamwork. The act of simply eating doesn't, so I still don't understand why domestic dogs "need" to eat together. I think nature evolves. What was natural generations ago isn't necessarily natural now. I think sometimes in the effort to be "all natural," people tend to back-track. Still, I believe in doing whatever works. Separating mine at feeding time works for us. We don't have several established different packs as a result. They are collectively one big pack... one big pack that just doesn't eat together for various reasons (monitoring food intake for each individual dog, preventing gorging in an effort to beat out other dogs, not just aggression). I can agree, to an extent, on using language a dog can understand, but I just don't know that I'd go so far as "bring up your dog as if you were a dog yourself, not a human." Maybe I'm just too comfortable with that boundary. I do agree with the idea of respecting the top dog as the top dog, but only to a certain degree. Please don't interpret anything I'm saying as knocking your methods. If it works for you, I'll all for it since I'm all about results and don't believe in one size fits all. I will just continue to feed mine separately, and advocate it in certain situations. Thanks for anwsering my questions. :)
  11. [quote name='drakka']I'm afraid that separating dogs who live together during feeding and other activities will only make things worse. It's true, that an 8-month old shi tzu is an adolescent and that's why she's now trying to build her position within your family pack. It's true you should correct her in some way to enforce your alpha position, but not by separation or sending her away. If you're keen to know how dogs really communicate among themselves and if you want your shi tzu to really understand you, try this website [url]http://psiskolafalco.web3.cz/index_en.htm[/url] I sincerely recommend! :-)[/quote] I'm no trainer, but I couldn't disagree more strongly. I don't understand why separation is a bad thing. With eleven dogs in my household, you can bet they don't all eat together. I even checked out the website you posted, and maybe I'm just not understanding it. [quote]"... bring up your dog as if you were a dog yourself, not a human. And judge all his reactions again through the dog’s eyes, since the dog perceives and evaluates his environment and experiences in different way than human – because he’s a dog. The basis is the PACK and the pack rules – hierarchy, protection of the young ones who act as young ones and the warning signals (growl, pressing of teeth, bite) towards all who do not obey the pack rules. It’s not about dogs ruling over our lives. However, these are the canines we keep, no matter how well domesticated, but still canines – and as long as we bring them up in their own environment and by their own language it is good. If we try to subject them continuously in the human way, we are cutting the branch under ourselves. We are not the dog masters – it is just them who is willing to live by our side. They are not forcing their presence on us and they are able to survive without us. They can live either WITH US or NEXT TO US. We can make one pack or live separate lives. It is up to each person which one to choose – the decision is clear to the dogs.” [/quote] First of all, bring up the dog as if I'm a dog, myself? Now, I can understand and respect pack rules and all that good stuff, but I'm NOT a dog, and my dogs are smart enough to know that. I don't expect them to behave like fuzzy little humans, and they don't expect me to act like a dog. It works for us. Maybe I'm just totally misunderstanding the logic behind that whole post. I'm not attacking. I'm just saying I don't agree with the idea that humans need to act like dogs to raise them. I'm open-minded, though, and willing to hear an explanation of the logic behind it. Maybe I over-simplify, but I'm willing to respect my dogs as dogs, and I like that they respect me as a human. Back on topic, I agree with separating food aggressive dogs.
  12. Can anyone help King? He's a three legged Pit (or Pit mix) that gets along well with other dogs, cats and kids. His owner is in southern Florida and is apparently having to make a quick trip back home to Minnesota. She only recently moved to Florida and it apparently hasn't worked out. She sounds desperate. I've "known" her on some boards (some of you may as well) for the last couple of years or so, and I have every reason to believe King is a wonderful dog. If I could, I'd take him, myself. Is there anyone here along the way from Florida to Minneapolis that could help, or direct us to someone that might be able to help? She also has a kitty named Misty, and she would like to keep them together, but I imagine will take whatever help she can get. Even if you know of a special needs group (since King has only three legs) that could help, we can try. Here's a thread regarding King and Misty on another board. There are pictures included. I wish I could do more to help. :( [url=http://groups.msn.com/puppyluvspawprints/general.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=212025&LastModified=4675545584054215255]King and Misty[/url] [img]http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=MyPhotos_GetMBPhoto&ImageID=nFgAAACIJlmV2QntafBgt*NT9NyxrIYbmU5hR1JQNsljk!srjh3m4wg[/img] [img]http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=MyPhotos_GetMBPhoto&ImageID=nFgAAACMJrGXSuZDZLd9YOsIMwNQ1XglgqAi7F6A*WDpE87sdUTpZWQ[/img] [img]http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=MyPhotos_GetMBPhoto&ImageID=nFgAAAB4JPmWZyTwHCgNs1U8D3hUXYz5LPSp5vjHtjZvYXcpHKI6bIQ[/img] [img]http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=MyPhotos_GetMBPhoto&ImageID=nFgAAAB8JVGV7XZdWl4XdNwiQOTFgUSiTQ!eg0IAL0GIsYcuhPolDZw[/img]
  13. [quote name='raven']First of all, I think, 6 hours in a crate is way too much. [/quote] How about ONE hour? The post read: [quote]It doesn't matter if I am gone for 6 hours or [b][i]1 hour[/i][/b][/quote] Some dogs do great with belly bands. Mine chewed them off if I weren't right there to make them stop. I was just never really able to have any luck with them except for older, incontinent dogs that just kind of constantly dribbled. For some smaller dogs or puppies, I have put them in a kennel/crate large enough to accomodate a litter box. Some people debate this being a good/bad idea, the argument being that it encourages soiling their crates, but I had good luck with it. When I knew I had to be gone for several hours, I wanted my small dogs or puppies to have a way to relieve themselves if necessary. I trained several dogs this way and, years later, have not had a problem with them soiling their crates. None of them have the litter boxes now and can hold it fine for a few hours. However, some of them are approaching their senior years, and I think I like the idea of knowing they can use a litter box when they get older and start having less control. Since they are already familiar with it, I don't think it will be a problem. That way, if they have to be crated for several hours or if we are running late, they won't be forced to hold it, or forced to go where they lay and have to wade in it until someone gets home. For me, sometimes it's less about "teaching them a lesson" and more about finding practical alternatives. Still, it sounds like your guy is just developing a marking habit, not a "I can't hold it" habit. However, if you are gone for more than a few hours at a time, it may not be a bad idea to give him an alternative potty area in the house if something like a doggy door isn't practical.
  14. This isn't a training suggestion (because I am too bleary eyed and typing with one eye open at this point, anyway), but more a practical suggestion just for where the pee lands. Try putting something like a vinyl/pastic/rubber (whatever... waterproof) shower curtain down beneath the crate, and center the crate on it so that you have a good bit of it surrounding the crate. At least the pee won't be soaking the floors, furniture, whatever else is near, and it'll just wipe up easily. You could throw some old towels down on top of that to help absorb any mess and keep it from running off... you'd just still want to have that waterproof backing. If you have the space, you can also get one of those small plastic kiddy pools and just set the crate over in it temporarily. It'll serve the same purpose (theoretically). Is the little feller neutered? At five months, probably not, but it's getting about that time. Sounds like he may be developing a marking habit since he has sense enough to aim AWAY from the area he has to sleep in. The longer it goes on, the more engrained it becomes as a habit, therefore more difficult to break.
  15. Oh, it's a little bitty Rocco! We used to just put boots on his feet and he'd shuffle around wherever he wanted to go. If I weren't over my limit and had a way for transport, I'd love to have this little guy. Gosh, I hope someone takes him. It's really not THAT hard to take care of a paralyzed dog. :oops: Heh, I just noticed... then I'd have two Chihuahuas named Chico. Really original name for a Chi, aye? :oops:
  16. Jeez, is this stuff for real? So it's a fact that she's already gotten rid of Zoey, too, in favor of getting another dog? Holy crap! :-?
  17. I'm loving those! It's the name "Barbonadoodle" or ANY "doodle" that makes me want to tear my hair out. I'm just being hyper-sensitive, I know, but such a cutesy pootsy name for such an elegant dog... [img]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0ZQD0Ajoh4!bkrE4ils3fL!0sOIAGIvQrzJuZ6EZ8PeJUUwfjDeSGY9kdjt5GADvt5gEWqiyIWEdf0ex1EIhBwPTNGD*E7pDULVp!uoo3plGBcNpwe51qIqA!DGRX1cfOQz0TVsG1tGs0P7PNQwR1nA/frustrated%20lady.jpg?dc=4675542339371195571[/img] Thanks for the eye candy. *dreamy sigh*[img]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0YgD0AvQftGfWpLbhXWCnAkhe5SgSHl4lTSOpCGI1FqdIT6evVZR994ZaH82BgnAOVXLBTn48CyZjFbnGBz*51zjsVYxIwBHzi3pknN*E3FKlH7Atsx*g2BZJVHzHYhHaZX7lvaAYzN0qQnd7ygqwyg/smiley%20drool.gif?dc=4675542461456568354[/img]
  18. [img]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0ZQAAADchN!PWpLbhXWCnAoH*6udbo*7BI7nDmhq312KWN0dLO3CEGiGTazht*an!qwFPoA81MfTDxqTxmJcmaOVKAg0oH!NpGHEtHIzPjfCOiEjTkHMPkUAeCfwxLFDzxIPeTHFAi*InZprNp4brUQ/smiley%20startled.gif?dc=4675544123286121253[/img]I... I... I... but... but... I... *splutter* Barbonadoodle![img]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0YQAAAIEfHD3WpLbhXWCnAildCGbdfGaUJpRtJJcaXAIcldYsyg2T2z!YJr6we5ze198cIxY5EseVoE66wlTbNZXOj3lWQ5k!4JiuP2li76gb8bjRYF21bayBbltY9W6wWvBRwIY3bp!XOBrSkkF20Q/smiley%20hmph.gif?dc=4675542461459533473[/img]
  19. Poor little feller! I'm glad he doesn't seem to be too shaken by it. :(
  20. [quote name='DivineOblivion19'][color=indigo]Texas is where she went to cheat on Justin.... I know I can't be the only person she told about that, am I?[/color] :o[/quote] I never said anything because I don't get too far into many folks' biznass, but I strongly suspected that. I mean, in one big sudden hurry, she needed to leave Justin, and she HAD to go to Texas. I immediately felt like there was "something" in Texas compelling her. I feel kind of... stupid, because I posted some big long thing about alcoholism and enabling or some other such bullcookies, and shortly afterward felt like I had wasted my time and energy (by opening up a can of worms about my own personal life). Twice, I can think of times on this forum where I opened up about heartaches in my personal life only to find out it was nothing but a con, someone seeking attention and I felt like a real *ss posting my personal crap. That's one reason I don't bother too much with many posts that get into a lot of personal conflict. One other thing... am I the only one that thinks J looks kind of like Uncle Fester? I don't mean that in a demeaning "he's ugly" sense, but... well, just look. Is it just me? :oops:
  21. I went, I saw... Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice. :lol: I'm going to do it, too. The more, the merrier, aye?
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