The Dog Thread

[on3m@n@rmy]

Good to see Tobes coming along well.
Hi five, errr paw, to Pips.

My newest project, weekend dog-sitting this 2-YO (when I got hooked up with him) pommie named Turks (now 3-YO). When I got him, he would not walk on walks. Almost had to be drug by the leash.

Before long he was runnin me around.
And running into me (this one at 1/4 speed)...

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Good to see Tobes coming along well.
Hi five, errr paw, to Pips.

My newest project, weekend dog-sitting this 2-YO (when I got hooked up with him) pommie named Turks (now 3-YO). When I got him, he would not walk on walks. Almost had to be drug by the leash.

Before long he was runnin me around.
And running into me (this one at 1/4 speed)...

Not exactly aero with all that hair, is he?

But that's aight, we'll love him anyway.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

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made dog doodle my new avatar...............

tobes...pip says thanks! she loves being a ''terrible terrier' digging up the carpet and
other mischief

still......she's the 'best dog...ever!'

...just chillin'

Awesome!

Glad you're enjoying the new dog and are able to provide a good home for her!

 

[on3m@n@rmy]

Not exactly aero with all that hair, is he?

But that's aight, we'll love him anyway.

True, and YES. One neighbor watching one of our walks asked if that was a Tribble. :lol:

 

[jmdirt]

I've been looking at the local shelters to see if I'm ready to get a dog again but one hasn't hooked me yet. I met a dog that was trained by an inmate (Inmate Dog Alliance Program of Idaho), but there was no vibe with that pooch.

 

[on3m@n@rmy]

my first pooch was a shelter dog. sickliest thing I ever saw (full of open sores). but we connected right off. best doggo ever.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

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I've been looking at the local shelters to see if I'm ready to get a dog again but one hasn't hooked me yet. I met a dog that was trained by an inmate (Inmate Dog Alliance Program of Idaho), but there was no vibe with that pooch.

I've heard of those prisoner-trained pooches, I'm sure to those incarcerated they mean a lot.

Hopefully you'll find a pooch you'll connect with.

my first pooch was a shelter dog. sickliest thing I ever saw (full of open sores). but we connected right off. best doggo ever.

That's so cool you gave that pooch a home, even though superficially s/he may not have been the most desirable.

If I ever get another dog after Toby it'll be shelter dog, and on that note...

I recently spoke to someone who seemed a total dog lover, she went looking to the local shelter because she wanted to adopt another dog. But she insisted it be a Dachshund, the shelter didn't have one, so she ended up getting none and was looking into paying a lot of money for a purebred from a Dachshund breeder instead.

I don't get that, the attachment some dog owners have to a specific breed. I know each dog has their own personality, but if you're willing to adopt a pooch from the shelter to begin with I would think you would be a bit more flexible.

 

[on3m@n@rmy]

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I've been looking at the local shelters to see if I'm ready to get a dog again but one hasn't hooked me yet. I met a dog that was trained by an inmate (Inmate Dog Alliance Program of Idaho), but there was no vibe with that pooch.

I've heard of those prisoner-trained pooches, I'm sure to those incarcerated they mean a lot.

Hopefully you'll find a pooch you'll connect with.

my first pooch was a shelter dog. sickliest thing I ever saw (full of open sores). but we connected right off. best doggo ever.

That's so cool you gave that pooch a home, even though superficially s/he may not have been the most desirable.

If I ever get another dog after Toby it'll be shelter dog, and on that note...

I recently spoke to someone who seemed a total dog lover, she went looking to the local shelter because she wanted to adopt another dog. But she insisted it be a Dachshund, the shelter didn't have one, so she ended up getting none and was looking into paying a lot of money for a purebred from a Dachshund breeder instead.

I don't get that, the attachment some dog owners have to a specific breed. I know each dog has their own personality, but if you're willing to adopt a pooch from the shelter to begin with I would think you would be a bit more flexible.

Here's my first doggo, Teddo (about 9-10 YO here and showing signs of greybeard, and no sores). Got him when he was about age 3 (what the dog pound ppl said). They also said he was a farm dog who the original owners sent to the dog pound (where they euthanize after about one week captivity) because the dog had a habit of getting into chicken coups. Probably out of hunger, because judging by the sores he was not well taken care of. He was obviously a mutt, and I'm not sure exactly what mix - I'm guessing German shorthair (or lab) and German Shepherd. But he ended up having a good life living to age 17, which would be unusual for any kind of lab breed.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

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Here's my first doggo, Teddo (about 9-10 YO here and showing signs of greybeard, and no sores). Got him when he was about age 3 (what the dog pound ppl said). They also said he was a farm dog who the original owners sent to the dog pound (where they euthanize after about one week captivity) because the dog had a habit of getting into chicken coups. Probably out of hunger, because judging by the sores he was not well taken care of. He was obviously a mutt, and I'm not sure exactly what mix - I'm guessing German shorthair (or lab) and German Shepherd. But he ended up having a good life living to age 17, which would be unusual for any kind of lab breed.

That's a perfectly gorgeous, healthy-looking dog, glad you gave him a second chance and a good life.

 

[jmdirt]

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my first pooch was a shelter dog. sickliest thing I ever saw (full of open sores). but we connected right off. best doggo ever.

All of my dogs have been pound pooches. They are all great, but my last one was absolutely amazing!

 

[Tricycle Rider]

It's been a while since Toby has made a grand appearance, so without any further ado...

Well, here he is again, resting on his recliner like usual.

I'm actually a bit concerned after having discovered yet another growth on his (overweight) body while giving him a bath, this time it's on his tummy right next to his pee-pee. I'll have the vet examine it at Toby's next appointment, right now he's still getting those anti-histamine shots every couple of months due to an unknown allergy.

Ageing dogs - they will not just break the bank, they will also break your heart.

 

[jmdirt]

So my criteria was young (1ish), female, lab/lab mutt. We brought Buddy home with us today and he is none of the three criteria! He is a four year old, male, Yorkie/Yorkie mutt. My wife made the decision, but I didn't resist.

https://idahohumanesociety.org/adopt/view-pet/buddy-2/

 

[ebandit]

thanks! jmdirt....buddy looks to be a great 'lil fella'..........full of character...hope he settles in and makes ya happy..

thanks! tricycle rider...tobes looks as cute as ever...........hope it's nothing serious

thanks! on3m@n@rmy............great to see your gif...........that wee dog would have been great
company

 

[Tricycle Rider]

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So my criteria was young (1ish), female, lab/lab mutt. We brought Buddy home with us today and he is none of the three criteria! He is a four year old, male, Yorkie/Yorkie mutt. My wife made the decision, but I didn't resist.

https://idahohumanesociety.org/adopt/view-pet/buddy-2/

Awwwwww, look at that cute little fella...

Buddy might be small, but from what I know of Yorkies they are just bundles of energy! And as small as dogs their size are they produce a lot of heat, so he should keep both you and your wife warm in bed at night. Because your bed is where he'll be sleeping, right? :razz:

PS - Hi ya from another Yorkie... I took care of this one earlier this summer for three weeks while her parents were traveling overseas, even at 10 years old she kept me busy!

 

[on3m@n@rmy]

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So my criteria was young (1ish), female, lab/lab mutt. We brought Buddy home with us today and he is none of the three criteria! He is a four year old, male, Yorkie/Yorkie mutt. My wife made the decision, but I didn't resist.

https://idahohumanesociety.org/adopt/view-pet/buddy-2/

Awwwwww, look at that cute little fella...

Buddy might be small, but from what I know of Yorkies they are just bundles of energy! And as small as dogs their size are they produce a lot of heat, so he should keep both you and your wife warm in bed at night. Because your bed is where he'll be sleeping, right? :razz:

PS - Hi ya from another Yorkie... I took care of this one earlier this summer for three weeks while her parents were traveling overseas, even at 10 years old she kept me busy!

Smart man to not resist wifey. I never had a Yorkie but friends or other family who had them were nice pooches.

@tricrider: now that is a nice looking little girl. She looks like made that post.

 

[on3m@n@rmy]

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thanks! jmdirt....buddy looks to be a great 'lil fella'..........full of character...hope he settles in and makes ya happy..

thanks! tricycle rider...tobes looks as cute as ever...........hope it's nothing serious

thanks! on3m@n@rmy............great to see your gif...........that wee dog would have been great
company

He was, and still is every weekend (and then some), great company. I am smitten. He is the first doggo that I have ever allowed to lick me all over. Except lips. Lips are forboden. Otherwise wifey has problem with that. So I just roll my lips under and he covers everywhere around that. You know, to help the dog's psyche. I hear licking creates good endorphins. It must be true cuz he can lick me not just for mere seconds, but for a couple minutes without stopping. We have fun toy play times too, like clockwork, always after meals.

Happy thanksgiving all. Pets included!

 

[Unchained]

Dirt..awesome pup..did you fit him w snow shoes! !!
Looks like a keeper..plus his birthday to you will be thanksgiving so you can him a tiny Turkey suit! !!
Congrats

 

[jmdirt]

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Dirt..awesome pup..did you fit him w snow shoes! !!
Looks like a keeper..plus his birthday to you will be thanksgiving so you can him a tiny Turkey suit! !!
Congrats

He'll need snowshoes because he doesn't have much ground clearance! NO dressing dogs up! :lol:

 

[Tricycle Rider]

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He was, and still is every weekend (and then some), great company. I am smitten. He is the first doggo that I have ever allowed to lick me all over. Except lips. Lips are forboden. Otherwise wifey has problem with that. So I just roll my lips under and he covers everywhere around that. You know, to help the dog's psyche. I hear licking creates good endorphins. It must be true cuz he can lick me not just for mere seconds, but for a couple minutes without stopping. We have fun toy play times too, like clockwork, always after meals.

Happy thanksgiving all. Pets included!

Great to hear your and jmd's dogs are working out and you're enjoying them!

Speaking of pocket-sized pooches...

I've been babysitting a chihuahua for the last couple of nights because her owner went out of town for Thanksgiving, naturally I let the pooch sleep on my bed under the covers. Not only did it take her forever to burrow and get comfortable, she also snored!

I didn't get a wink of sleep, but that's a'ight, I love her anyway.

 

[on3m@n@rmy]

This pocket pooch (aka Tumbleweed, Mr. Grinchfooty) typical with disheveled look from getting wet (mostly by drinking) before grooming:


Or sometimes he gets wet this way (cold on the rudder):


After pet grooming (no more Mr. Grinchfooty, for now):

 

[jmdirt]

This pocket pooch (aka Tumbleweed, Mr. Grinchfooty) typical with disheveled look from getting wet (mostly by drinking) before grooming:


Or sometimes he gets wet this way (cold on the rudder):


After pet grooming (no more Mr. Grinchfooty, for now):

YEEEHAA! :lol:

 

[on3m@n@rmy]

You'd think YEEEHAA as in 'get me outta here' or 'which way to the door inside'. He actually seems to enjoy the snow as long as it's not too deep for him. But this picture seems to say otherwise:

 

[Tricycle Rider]

You'd think YEEEHAA as in 'get me outta here' or 'which way to the door inside'. He actually seems to enjoy the snow as long as it's not too deep for him. But this picture seems to say otherwise:

Yo, Mr. Tumbleweed - as long as you're not overcooking those turns please do enjoy the snow for as long as you can!

(Pssst - it's a huge secret between those long-haired dogs that are actually supposed to be pillow dogs, sometimes they do actually enjoy rolling in the snow.)

Anyhoo, all facetiousness aside - that doggie looks great, welcome to the CN kennel!

Paw-five from the Tobster.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Taxman - The Beatles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb-RPGhpBSI

Am in the middle of doing my taxes right now, and the doggie is just about the only thing that is keeping me calm right about now.

In other words - don't ever underestimate the calmness that therapy dogs/animals will bring to you during times of extreme stress.

 

[ebandit]

i've said before but again....how pretty is that 'lil fella running around in the snow

my dog is more akin to my self image................rough 'n tough.........